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SURVEYORS’ TOOL KIT For the HP50G Version 8.2a
Field Solutions Operator’s Manual
Surveyors= Tool Kit For the HP50G
Version 8.2a Field Solutions Operator=s Manual 8 2007 by JMO Solutions LLC Published by JMO Solutions LLC Woodinville, WA
This manual and the software it describes are provided on an "as is" basis. Information and procedures are subject to change without notice. Although much effort has been made to supply you with an accurate product and operators' manual, JMO Solutions LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual and the software it describes, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use. JMO Solutions LLC shall not be liable for errors or for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or software. 8 2007 JMO Solutions LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form is prohibited without prior written permission of JMO Solutions LLC, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The software described within this manual is protected by United States Copyright Law. Therefore, you may not copy or duplicate the software, except for the sole purpose of backing up your software to protect your investment from loss, or use the software in more than one HP50 without a multiple use fee and agreement. We thank Ted Kerber for the creation of several of the fonts used in this manual that represent the keyboard and softkeys. “HP50” or “HP50G” is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard, Inc. All uses of this term are to be constructed as adjectives, whether or not the noun “calculator”, “CPU” or “device” are actually present.
Table of Contents Section
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 System Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................2 STK System Files ....................................................................................................................................................3 Program Installation .................................................................................................................................................3 Softkeys and Data Input ..........................................................................................................................................4 Storing and Recalling Coordinates ..........................................................................................................................4 Angles, Azimuths, Bearing, and Direction Recall ....................................................................................................5 Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................6 Total Station Communication ..................................................................................................................................6 Hard Assigned Keys ................................................................................................................................................7 Communications & Utilities Menu: ........................................................................................................ !COMMU 11 Total Station Testing .........................................................................................................................!&— 11 General Procedures...............................................................................................................................................13 COGO Programs: Instrument Setup for Topo/Data Collection and Layout Operations .......................................................... !INSTR 14 Topo/Data Collection - Reduction.............................................................................................................. #TOPO@ 17 Layout ........................................................................................................................................................ !LAYOU 22 Two Point Resection...................................................................................................................................!RESEC 53 APPENDIX: I.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................................... 56
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To Customize "the description list for staked points" .................................................................................... 57
III. Total Station Communication Parameters...................................................................................................... 58 IV.
Description/typing aid key assignments ........................................................................................................ 59
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Surveyors' Tool Kit Version 8.2a Field Solutions History, Theory and Concept The arrival of the computer as a field problem solving tool, for surveying, has changed the speed at which a problem can be solved, dramatically. It also has increased the complexity of problems that may be solved. Thirty odd years ago, it was not uncommon to spend an hour calculating angles and distances from a coordinate list to layout a few points. If fortunate, a Curta rotary calculator may be available. A very important part of this procedure was The Peter's Table of Sines, Cosines, and Tangents from zero to ninety degrees as a source for values needed for the trigonometry and geometry formulas used to solve those problems. Topographic projects required all angles, distances, and descriptions to be hand recorded in a field book. This information was reduced later in the office and required approximately a third of the field time spent collecting the data, to reduce the data to a point where it could be used to place information on base maps. Field operations for layout on any given project required centerline PCs, PTs, PIs, and other site control points to be set from the primary control net, which generally consisted of points set at key intervisible sites and tied together via a closed traverse. To layout construction stakes, the set centerline PCs, PTs, PIs, etc. were occupied and offset control was set at right angles from the object (curb line, sewer line, water line, building line, etc.) to be constructed. The key offset control was then occupied and stakes were set at desired intervals along the offset lines and/or curves connecting the key points. After stakes were set, elevations must be established to provide for cut/fill data to be calculated. This was a multi-step process, that although time consuming was necessary and usually required a cycle of one day for grades to be provided for the contractor before construction could commence. Unless very detailed notes were kept, often there was generally not much evidence of what exactly occurred during the field operation. During the late seventies, computers that could interface with total stations began to appear. The first use of these devices was for data collection related to topographic projects. This was a great aid to the problems inherent in the gathering of large amounts of measured data. The data still had to be reduced in the office, but since it was recorded and computer generated, the time required was greatly reduced. Another benefit was the reduction of transpositional errors that could occur in the process of verbally transmitting, human receiving and manual recording of information. Some of these devices could compute angle and distance inverses from coordinates developed by the office computer for the layout of the key offset points required. Unless all offset points were computed, which amounted to an increased computational role for the office, the key offset points still were occupied and the interval stakes were set in much the same manner as before. This was the beginning of the radial approach to layout and there was a time saving factor in the field that previously had not been possible. The HP-41C also appeared which was very powerful and could be programmed very easily. It could not store large amounts of coordinates, unless connected to a cassette or disc drive, but was very good at solving complex computational problems. It was also affordable in comparison to many of the data collectors available. The HP-41 did not connect directly with total stations, however, and required a translator device of some sort to accomplish two way communications. The HP-41 could be used to solve very complex layout situations and tie horizontal and vertical elements of the project together. In the development of software, many variations appeared: curvature and refraction could be corrected and sometimes it was selectable; the instrument setup could move to the next located point or remain stationary; the system would work either with azimuths or angles right; a point could have an elevation; a point could have a description; many factors that affected the layout or location of points as related to project datum requirements could be applied for a more correct answer in the relative positions of objects. Many of the options available could be dangerous, such as: traversing from located point to located point during the collection of topo data; curvature and refraction correction was off, when it was thought to be on; no grid factor correction available; not able to reduce topo data to coordinates until processed by the office; etc. STK: Field Solutions has taken a total radial approach in both horizontal and vertical layout operations and was developed with the concept of flexibility, but adherence to basic modes of operation. STK always corrects curvature and refraction in slope distance reduction; points in storage have point overwrite protection; the instrument setup does not move until redefined by the operator; grid factor correction for field measured distances is available for projects requiring state plane coordinates; a record of all operations may be kept, but if a total station is in operation STK forces all data and printout to be stored; provides a wide variety of answers from the least amount of precomputed points by the office or the operator; and the calculator mode of the HP50G is available anytime the computer is not running a program. Introduction The Surveyors' Tool Kit: Field Solutions adds very sophisticated abilities to the collection of software tools to aid the surveyor in solving a variety of problems encountered in the field or office. The Tools provided in this software product will help the practicing surveyor harness the advanced computational and communication abilities of the HP50G and transform a complex general purpose computational device into a specialized field computer with data collecting functions. STK helps the surveyor in six general areas as follows: 1
(1) STK may be used to supplement field notes by providing a printed record of measured data, geometric calculations, general solutions, layout calculations, and as-staked locations and general notes. (2) STK computes and records coordinates from measured data by manually keying in the observations or by transferring measured data from a total station via the RS 232 interface connectors of the HP50 and the total station. These coordinates are stored and identified by point numbers assigned by the operator. (3) It provides the operator with geometric functions to create, refine, correct, transfer, and alter design points necessary to complete a project. (4) It allows a minimum of design points to be used for layout of a wide variety of construction projects, that is, roads, sewer and water lines, buildings, and property corners. The points may be laid out directly by point number or be used to define a base line from which stations and offsets may be input to lay out a wide variety of relative positions. A grade line may also be defined and attached to the horizontal alignment by stationing, to compute design elevations relative to the input station and offset, and provide cut and fill information. A record of the as-staked position is provided also. (5) The system provides the ability to prepare an ASCII list of located or computed coordinates, to transfer the list to an office PC for use with many CAD applications and to receive a list from the PC and translate the list into STK's coordinate file. (6) It provides the easy transfer of daily print files, ASCII point list files, and coordinate files to and from an office PC via the connectivity kit (supplied with the HP50). These software tools are a sixth generation of programs, originally developed for the HP41C, dating back to 1980. Over the years the programs were improved, expanded, tested, refined and transferred from the HP41 to the HP71 then CMT's MC-5, the HP-48SX/GX, the HP-49g+, and now the HP50g. The emphasis of this version of the software has been changed from primarily office solutions to field solutions, since there are many other PC applications now available. The HP50 version has been under development for several months and has been used on a daily basis by a handful of beta testers and myself on a wide variety of projects. Before STK is used on a project, pages 2-10 should be read thoroughly and the example problems should be tried to familiarize the operator with general operation. This will take several hours to accomplish, but is well worth the time spent. This manual assumes the operator is reasonably familiar with the operation of HP RPN calculators. System Configuration The minimum configuration required for the HP50G is as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4)
HP50 A SD memory card (required) A USB cable (provided with the HP50) Connectivity software (provided with the HP50)
To operate with your total station efficiently, you will need these following items: (5) A total station interface cable. (6) The STK environmental case. Other optional equipment includes the following: (7) A tripod bracket. (recommended) Using this manual The instructions in this book will ask the operator to press certain keys on the HP50G to return certain results. Here is the guide to the various key types shown: Face keys are represented as `, H, G,2, etc.; the white shift key is shown as ! and the orange shift key is shown as @; these keys work in two ways, pressed before the face key is pressed and pressed and held while the face key is pressed, shifted face keys will have the keyboard label shown next to the key, ie. !J§, while the shift key pressed and held is shown as !&K; and softkeys, which are the top row of keys below the labels on the lower line of the display, are shown as #OPEN@. All numeric input should be in real numbers; ie. a station of 12+34.56 should be input as 1234.56; an angle of 15E03'09" should be input as 15.0309; a distance of 345.98' should be input as 345.98. The HP50G also allows the operator to use the editing keys and the left and right cursor keys (ƒ,š,™) to edit the input prior to entering (pressing `) the data. The █ symbol is used to represent the replace cursor and the § symbol is used to represent the insert cursor in a prompt for data. 2
STK System Files STK uses three file types: the coordinate file, the print file, and the ASCII points file. The coordinate file contains the working coordinates and descriptions stored and identified by a point number. Each point requires a minimum of 45 bytes of memory to store. The coordinate files are contained in a folder on the SD card and make all the coordinates associated with the project available at all times. The stored coordinates are organized into 1000 point blocks, such as 1-1000, 1001-2000, 2001-3000, etc., under the given file name. The computer manages all coordinates. Point numbers can then range from 1-99999 with an eight character file name specified. The coordinate file has a three character extension which indicates which 1000 block the file holds. (i.e.: C00 ). The print file is optional (until total station communications are activated) and must be operator-activated. When activated, information displayed is stored and available to be viewed and transferred to a PC for archiving or printing from the PC's printer. The print file expands as print-out is stored, until the HP50G reaches the point of not having enough memory. When that condition occurs, the operator may archive the current file and open another print file and continue. The print file name also has a three character extension, which is user-definable (default is PRF). The ASCII points file is prepared to transfer a list of coordinates to other applications. The list includes the Point number, Northing, Easting, Elevation, and description for a selected range of points. The points file, too, has a three character extension, which is user-definable (default is PTS). These extensions allow the various files to be easily identified, once they are transferred to a PC. STK also uses the extensions to identify file names and types it is scanning for. Using the supplied STK Source CD or internet received files The source disc or a zipped folder, if received via the internet, contains the source files for STK that are transferred to the HP50G and converted into a "library" of commands and programs. The disc also contains sample files of coordinate lists and other data explained later in this manual. Store the files received via the internet in a folder on your PC. PROGRAM Installation: Transferring the STK Libraries from a PC or files received via the internet Place the CD in the CD drive of the PC and (or if via the internet) open the folder showing the various files contained. Open the connectivity program, connect the HP50 to the computer with the USB cable, press @™ on the HP50, click the connect icon, drag and drop the .LIB files to the Home directory on the HP50 and click the disconnect icon when finished. Press !G¡to use the built-in filer. Move the cursor up to the Home line and press !OK!. Move the cursor to the file with the .LIB extension, press @MOVE!, and then move the cursor to the 2: FLASH line and press !OK. Repeat until all the .LIB files have been transferred. Install the STK libraries as described below. PROGRAM Installation: Transferring the STK libraries from a SD memory card Insert the card into card reader connected to or built into the PC and copy the .LIB files to the SD card. Remove the card and place it into the HP50G. Press !G¡to use the built-in filer. Move the cursor up to the 3: SD line and press !OK!. Move the cursor to the file with the .LIB extension, press !COPY!, and then move the cursor to the 2: FLASH line and press !OK!. Repeat until all the .LIB files have been transferred. Installing the STK Libraries Press $&C simultaneously on the HP50G and see the display:
The key assignments and other necessary system settings are being made, while the above display is visible. When finished, the normal display of the HP50G will appear. The 'USER' mode should be on at all times to provide access to STK. If the “USR” annunciator is not visible in the upper portion of the screen, press !~Ì. The HP50 can operate in either algebraic or RPN logic, however, STK sets the mode of operation to RPN mode, to behave identically to the earlier HP calculators. Do not switch back to algebraic mode or the software will function erratically.
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Getting Started ! Press @2á on the HP50, !STK$, !DIR., select the !NEW option to initialize a working directory to use with the programs. ! When STK asks for a directory name, type in the desired name (could be a unit identifier), and press [ENTER]. Directory names can not have spaces included, if two or more words are to be used, use a period to separate the words, ie. STK.UNIT.1 ! It will then suggest the extension desired for print file names. Accept the default or type in a new one. ! The extension for ASCII points files names will then be suggested (these files are for coordinate transfer to CAD programs). Again, accept the default or type in an alternate. The necessary system variables and constants will be created. The directory name given should appear within the brackets on the second line of the display of the HP50G, ie. {HOME STK.UNIT.1}. If, for any reason, this name is not shown, make sure the user mode is on, and press !—. The operator may initialize more than one directory. However, that action requires a minimum of 2K of memory to be allocated for duplicate system variables and may be inefficient use of memory. Press @2á on the HP50, !STK$, !#INIT# to reset all system variables to default values in the current directory. Use this option with care. See appendix II for the list of variables at the default values. Softkeys and Data Input The top row of keys are called softkeys and are defined or labeled with a mnemonic of 4 or 5 characters on the operation of a program, or select an option within a selected program. There are three types of prompts for input: 1) Numeric input prompts have an "=" in the request and will check to see if the data keyed in is valid. Prompts requesting an elevation will recall the elevation assigned to a point by keying in the point number as a negative ie. -123 or 123 \. Numeric prompts will allow math functions to be performed, by using the † key as the ` would ordinarily be used, ie. "450 25 + ", "10 45 SIN * ", "5278.45 2 / ", etc. Pressing `, enters and executes the functions as shown in the display/prompt. To recall the distance in a request for distance prompt, follow this sequence: key in the two point numbers, press !~Ì!K, and then press `. i.e. the input line to recall the distance between points 1 & 2 should look like "1 2 PP.D" before ` is pressed; 2) Alpha-Numeric or Text input prompts do not have an “=“ in the request and a small "α" appears at the top center of the screen; 3) Decision prompts display the request for a decision, and the extreme left and right softkeys give the choices to select. Storing and Recalling Coordinates Coordinates are assigned a point number, stored in memory, and recalled by the given identifying number. You may start at point number 1 and go up consecutively, with the highest working number being 100,000. These coordinates are stored in a folder on the SD card identified by the given name and are arranged into a series of file blocks of one thousand points each. The files will remain on the card until removed from the card while placed in a card reader attached to a computer. The folder can not be erased with the built in FILER program. For example, if a file name of "DEMO" is given, these are the complete file names and point ranges that STK stores in the folder with the same name on the SD card: DEMO.C00 1-1000 DEMO.C01 1001-2000 DEMO.C02 2001-3000 DEMO.C03 3001-4000 DEMO.C04 4001-5000 DEMO.C05 5001-6000 DEMO.C06 6001-7000 DEMO.C07 7001-8000 DEMO.C08 8001-9000 DEMO.C09 9001-10000 DEMO.C10 10001-11000 DEMO.C11 11001-12000 DEMO.C12 12001-13000
DEMO.C13 DEMO.C14 DEMO.C15 DEMO.C16 DEMO.C17 DEMO.C18 DEMO.C19 DEMO.C20 DEMO.C21 DEMO.C22 DEMO.C23 DEMO.C24 DEMO.C25
13001-14000 14001-15000 15001-16000 16001-17000 17001-18000 18001-19000 19001-20000 20001-21000 21001-22000 22001-23000 23001-24000 24001-25000 25001-26000
Etc. until DEMO.C99
99001-100000
STK manages all files and works with a block of 1000 points in main memory according to the given point number. STK retrieves and stores the blocks of coordinates within the job folder on the SD card. When changing from one block of coordinates to another there is a delay of approximately 1 second. 4
STK has two point numbering modes: manual and automatic. With manual mode on, the computer will ask the operator for a point number each time a coordinate is to be stored, and suggest a point number to be used. The operator may accept the suggested point number or key in a different one. If a chosen point number already has coordinates assigned, the computer will notify the operator of this and prompt for a new value. If the operator wishes the previous coordinates to be overwritten, press ` without changing the value; if not, key in a new point number. In automatic mode the computer bypasses all numbers with assigned coordinates. The Topo, General Traverse, Intersections, and Layout programs have a switch numbering modes softkey. All others require the mode to be selected before executing the program by pressing š to toggle between the modes and see: Auto # Mode Set or Manual # Mode Set according to the current mode setting. When in manual numbering mode, you may choose not to store coordinates in the coordinate file by assigning zero or any negative number. The coordinates will be used in computations and displayed or printed. Likewise you may enter coordinates not in the coordinate file by the using zero or any negative number at the prompt for a point number, where the program will ask for manual entry of northing, easting, and elevation.
Angles, Azimuths, Bearing, Direction Recall and Adding angles Angles, azimuths, and bearings are keyed in the D.MMSSss format. Minutes and seconds occupy two places each, so that 88E1'2” would be keyed in as 88.0102. Generally, displays and print-out of sexagesimal (60's) values are rounded. If a direction has a fractional part of a second, only the display/print out is rounded. As a convenience in calculations, direction recall is available. This ability is actuated by defining the direction between point numbers as ─1.00002, when prompted for bearing or azimuth input. This is read as the direction from point number 1 towards point number 2 and is keyed in 1.00002\. Maintain five places right of the decimal point in order to accommodate point numbers up to 99999. Thus the actual direction to its full precision will be computed from the stored coordinates and used in calculations. This also reduces the need to write bearings on a work sheet. If an angle is to be added to or subtracted from the input bearing or the direction recall, press † after the bearing or direction recall values have been keyed in; ie. 1.00002\#45\ (\ as necessary). On the input line of the HP50G the input should look like this: -1.00002 -45. While in bearing mode, STK will prompt for a quadrant code. The codes are: NE = 1, SE = 2, SW = 3, NW = 4. A north azimuth may be entered at the bearing prompt anytime with a quadrant code of 1 and likewise, a south azimuth may be entered at the bearing prompt anytime with a quadrant code of 3. The azimuths will be displayed as a bearing and a south azimuth will be converted to north azimuth and displayed as a bearing. When STK prompts for the quadrant code, you have a last chance to correct a wrong bearing or azimuth input by keying in the correct value, followed by a space and then the quadrant code.
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Menus Access to the programs is provided with menus that assign functions and label the softkeys. The Main Menu provides access to all applications, each application uses three types of menus: priority menus, working menus, and temporary menus. Priority menus may have multiple pages that are accessible by pressing the L key. Press the I key to recall the last defined priority menu. This returns you to a program menu after any kind of disruption, or after toggling the "usr" mode off and using any of the built-in menus of the HP50G. The Topo/Data Collection Program and the Layout Program establish priority menus. (Available with the Advanced Field Solutions module). Working menus have one page, recallable by pressing the J key. Working menus branch from the Main Menu or priority menus and provide options for backsighting, bearing, distance, and other input. If the input process is interrupted and the softkeys are lost or redefined after selecting one of these options, press J to return to the last Working Menu. Temporary menus generally provide options to change system settings or additional functions. They may be accessed anytime, since they do not print or disturb program definitions. When finished using a temporary menu, press I or J to return to the desired priority or working menu. Total Station Communications Total station communication status is controlled by the — key. Pressing that key will toggle the status on or off. Pressing !&— allows the operator to select the total station desired and provides a test of STK's ability to interface with the selected total station. In operation STK is designed to trigger a measurement and receive the horizontal angle, zenith angle, and slope distance measured, from the total station. If an error is detected in the measurement or transfer of data between the total station and STK, the process is terminated and STK returns to the softkey menu, essentially, back to the point where the communication started. The measurement may also be terminated by pressing $ once! The measurement may be re-initiated by pressing (! or @) #MEAS@. There are no special set up steps necessary to prepare the total station for data transfer, only the unit of measurement, ie. feet or meters. After a measurement has been made using the total station, the — key may be pressed, toggling the total station off, and pressing the (! or @) #MEAS@ key will essentially repeat the previous measurement, by prompting for measured data and suggest the last measured slope distance, horizontal angle, and zenith angle. Press —, to toggle the total station communication back to active. See appendix III.
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Hard Assigned Keys In addition to the six softkeys in the top row which change depending on the operating programs, many hard assigned keys do not change. These keys provide access to menus, many functions for checking, modifying and recording data, or general control of the computer . 1. The G Key: ( Access to Main Menu.) This is the most important of these keys, the home base key. Press the G key to return to the MAIN MENU, where the softkeys provide access to the various applications and the Communications Menu. Press the L key to page the softkeys to the next available choices in all menus. This key also backs up the print file and as the file grows larger may take a few seconds to perform that task. 2. The I Key: ( Access to Instrument Set-up of the Topo or Layout programs.) This returns you to the last priority menu. Priority menus are used by the Topo Menu, and the Layout Menu. Since the softkeys are used by many parts of the program to provide choices, typing aids, etc., an interruption, an aborted data collection attempt, or anything that would abnormally terminate an operation before completion, this ability allows an easy return to the priority menus. 3. The !I Key: ( Access to the display decimal place setting menu.) This screen allows the operator to set the number of decimal places for distances, coordinates, angles and bearings or azimuths to be displayed. 4. The @I Key: ( Access to angle and distance checking functions.) The @I key provides a temporary menu for checking and reducing measure-ups, zenith angles, slope distances in feet and meters, direct and reverse horizontal angle measurements (with a horizon closure option), and baseline definition for station and offset calculation. 5. The J Key: ( Access to the last temporary menu.) The J key provides a return to the last working menu of softkeys. This is useful for returning from any of the temporary or priority softkey menus. 6. The — Key: ( Control of the current total station.) The — key toggles total station communication on and off. This allows manual entry of measured data. Press — until the desired status shows. All print out is directed to the current print file and if the print file has not been opened, STK will force the opening of a print file. 7. The !— Key: ( Returns to the working directory if there is some disruption of communications) The !— Key allows the operator to return to the working directory, if there is some disruption of communications with the total station and the computer loses access to the working directory. 8. The @— Key: ( Access to the total station angle setting functions.) The @— Key allows the operator to key in zero (0) or an azimuth value and press @— to reset the total station direction orientation. Easy way to re-zero the instrument on a backsight alignment. 9. The !&— Key: ( Access to the total station selection and testing functions.) The !&— Key allows the operator quick access the total station selection and testing process as detailed on page 11. This turns total station communications on!! 10. The @&— Key: ( Access to the total station testing functions.) The @&— Key allows the operator quick access the total station testing menu as detailed on page 11. This is a short cut to toggle the status of the "coarse" or "fine" and the "feet" or meter" measuring modes. 11. The [EVAL] Key: ( Function: layout aid to move prism from current position to layout target.) The [EVAL] key provides a stakeout position report for the current stakeout target. After measuring to the prism pole, the data displayed will determine what move the rod person needs to make in order to arrive at the correct stake position. If a total station is activated, a measurement is triggered, automatically. 7
12. The ! [EVAL] Key: ( Function: identical to [EVAL], manual input only.) The Function this key is identical to that of the [EVAL] key with one exception. This key prompts for horizontal angle input while providing the correct horizontal angle as suggested input. After keying in or accepting the horizontal angle, the function prompts for horizontal distance input while providing the correct distance as suggested input. This function may be used to update the instrument setting and is always manual input. The [EVAL] key, however, is either manual or automatic depending on the status of total station usage. 13. The @ [EVAL] Key: ( Access to layout aid labels.) This key allows the operator to customize the toward and away label used by the EVAL process. Press [ ] [EVAL] and specify a single word label to be used for the away direction followed by the word to be used for the toward direction. 14. The ˜ Key: ( Function: Record a note. ) The ˜ key allows the operator to type in a note and send it to the print file as part of the electronic field note 15. The @˜ Key: ( Function: Edit a point description.) The @˜ key edits the descriptor of any given point number, while suggesting the last given point number. 16. The !˜ Key: ( Function: Coordinate review.) The !˜ key provides a coordinate review function. Key in a point number and press !˜ to see the coordinate values currently assigned to that point number. This is a display only function. 17. The P and !P Keys: ( Functions: Save current display and Recall saved display.) The P and !P keys provide screen saving and recalling. Pressing P while a screen is displayed will prompt for an identifier to which the screen will be stored for later viewing. To recall a screen, press !P, key in the screen identifier, press ` and the screen will be re-displayed. Each screen saved requires 1,100 bytes of memory. 18. The Y Key: ( Function: Point-to-Point Inverse.) The Y key provides a display-only inverse between two points. Key in the first point number, press #, key in the second point number and press Y. 19. The !Y Key: ( Function: Angle right and distances between three points.) The !Y key provides display-only information between three points. Key in the first point number, press #, key in the second point number press #, key in the third point number and press !Y. The information displayed is the distances and angle between the points. 20. The @Y Key: ( Function: Elevation difference between two points.) The @Y key provides a display-only elevations and difference of elevation information between two points. Key in the first point number, press #, key in the second point number and press @Y. 21. The H Key: ( Access to MODE SWITCHES.) The H key provides a temporary menu of MODE SWITCHES. The switches allow the operator to toggle the status of: (1) the point numbering mode, automatic or manual. (Also activated by pressing š) (2) descriptions on or off. (3) bearing or azimuth input and printout. (4) print file on or off. (5) multiple angle input or averaging mode. (6) Total Station operation mode. (Available with the Data Collection Module) See a few of the examples of the screens on the next page:
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22. The @H¤ Key: (Access to memory status.) The @H¤ key provides a graphic memory status display, which is cancelled only by the ‡ key. Can be used as a keyboard lock. 23. The @G¢Key: ( Access to a menu of utility functions.) The @G¢ Key allows access to a temporary menu of utility functions which are as follows: #P²R# #R²P# #²DMS# #DMS²# #DMS+# #DMS-#. The #P²R# function takes the hypotenuse in level 2 and the angle (D.mmss format) in level 1 and returns the north-south component to level 2 and the east-west component to level 1. The #R²P# function takes the north-south component in level 2 and the east-west component in level 1 and returns the hypotenuse to level 2 and the angle (D.mmss format) to level 1. The #²DMS# function converts decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds. The #DMS²# function converts degrees, minutes , seconds to decimal degrees. The #DMS+# function performs sexagesimal addition. The #DMS-# function performs sexagesimal subtraction. 24. The !` Key: ( Quick Access to Enter & Assign.) The !` key provides a quick access to the enter and assign program. 25. The @` Key: ( Function ) The @` key provides a temporary display of the current open coordinate file name. 26. The !™ Key: ( Function : Time and date stamp.) The !™ key provides a time and date stamp function for the print file. 27. The K Key ( Function : Store current coordinates.) The K key activates the storage of the current coordinate computed by any of the programs. May be used after steps 6 & 7 of TOPO/DATA COLLECTION and 23 & 24 of LAYOUT to store the coordinates of the checked or set point. 28. The !K©Key ( Function : Distance recall.) The !K© key recalls the distance between two input point numbers. Key in the two point numbers on level 1 and 2 of the stack and press !K. 29. The @Kª Key ( Function : Store elevation.) The @Kª key activates the storage of the elevation entered on level 1 of the stack. 30. The !&K Key These keys allow the operator to store a value on level 1 of the stack to any single alpha or numeric key or any combination of alpha and numeric label entered for later recall or entry into a program. 31. The @&K Key These keys allow the operator to recall a value that was previously stored. The value appears after the key sequence is finished. To recall a stored value into a program prompt, clear the prompt line of the HP50G by pressing $, !ƒ¶, or ƒ to clear any value and press ~ U. and then the single alpha or numeric key or the combination of alpha and numeric label that the desired value is stored under. 32. The !J§Key (Function: Backup the current print file) The !J§key activates the storage of the current print file to port 3 (SD card). May be pressed anytime a program is not running. 9
33. The @J¨ Key (Function: Backup the current coordinate file) The @J¨ key activates the storage of the current coordinate file to port 3 (SD card) . May be pressed anytime a program is not running. 34. The @/Ë Key (Function: degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees conversion) The @/Ë key converts a degrees-minutes-seconds (D.MMSS) value in level 1 of the stack to decimal degrees (D.dddd). 35. The !/Ê Key (Function: degrees-minutes-seconds division) The !/Ê key divides a degrees-minutes-seconds value in level 2 of the stack by the divisor in level 1. 36. The @*Õ Key (Function: decimal degrees to degrees-minutes-seconds conversion) The @*Õ key converts a decimal degrees (D.dddd) value in level 1 of the stack to degrees-minutes-seconds (D.MMSS). 37. The !*Ô Key (Function: degrees-minutes-seconds multiplication) The !*Ô key multiplies a degrees-minutes-seconds value in level 2 of the stack by the factor in level 1. 38. The !-Ü Key (Function: degrees-minutes-seconds subtraction) The !-Ü key subtracts a degrees-minutes-seconds (D.MMSS) value in level 1 of the stack from a degreesminutes-seconds (D.MMSS) value in level 2. 39. The !+ä Key (Function: degrees-minutes-seconds addition) The !+ä key adds a degrees-minutes-seconds (D.MMSS) value in level 1 of the stack to a degrees-minutesseconds (D.MMSS) value in level 2. (D.MMSS).
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UTILITY ADDED TO STK TOTAL STATION PARAMETER SELECTION AND TESTING This program allows the operator to select and test the various total stations with which STK interfaces, prior to going to the field or at any time. The operator may also select standard (fine) or tracking (coarse) measuring modes. Upon exiting this menu the status of the total station communications is switched on!! If the interface parameters for an instrument are not resident in the HP50G, or a new instrument module becomes available, it may be loaded from the source disc. To load the parameters for those total stations, see step 7 on page 12. STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Connect the HP50G with the total station.
2
Press !&—
3
See:
4
To select the total station type to be used, press $YES# and go to step 5. If the total station was previously selected, press %NO$ and go to step 6.
5
If yes, see:
If the total station desired is not currently displayed in the bottom line of the display, press softkey with the total station name desired (see specific configuration names in appendix III on page 58) and press the $ to clear the name or !Ħ key to remove any characters remaining from the previous name. Once satisfied with the name selected, press `. Then see:
, type in the instruments model and serial number and press `. 6a
See:
Press $YES# to access the test menu or %NO$ to return to the Main Menu. 6b
After the initial measurement or cancellation of a measurement, see softkeys:
Press #HZD@ or $HZ# to alternately test measurement modes of the total station. The #SET¨@ key will allow the operator to test the zero/angle setting ability of STK. Key in an angle value, press #SET¨@ and see that value set in the instrument. Press #FEET@ to toggle into !METER measuring mode and vice-versa (default is "feet",) Press !COARS to toggle into #FINE@ measuring mode and vice-versa (default is "coarse", see appendix III for models that support this function). Press #QUIT@ to return to the Main menu. (The operator may return to this screen anytime by pressing @&—) 11
Loading a configuration Library STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
7
Connect the HP50G with the PC and place the source disc in a drive.
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Open the folder on your PC’s drive that contains the Total Station configurations that you wish to transfer, open the connectivity program, press @™ on the HP50, click the connect icon, and drag and drop the appropriate Total Station .LIB file in the home directory on the HP50. When the transfer from the PC is complete, click the disconnect icon on the PC, and press !G¡ to use the built-in filer. Move the cursor up to the Home line and press %OK$. Move the cursor to the file with the .LIB extension, press #MOVE@, and then move the cursor to the 2:FLASH line and press %OK$. Press $ twice. Or transfer the .LIB file to the SD card, plug the card back into the hp50 and press !G¡ to use the built-in filer. Move the cursor up to the 3:SD line and press %OK$. Move the cursor to the file with the Total Station name.LIB extension, press #COPY@, and then move the cursor to the 2:FLASH line and press %OK$. Press $ twice. Press $&C simultaneously on the HP50G and see the display:
The library is being activated and when finished, should return to the working directory. If there is any interruption during communication with a total station and the calculator halts and you see only {HOME} in the upper left portion of the display, make sure the user mode is on by pressing !~Ì and see the “USR” annuciator at the top of the screen and press !— to reenter the working directory. Most of the time this will not happen, but occasionally when it does happen nothing will work properly until the working directory is re-established.
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General Procedures: Normal sequence in using STK: Activate a print file each morning and open a coordinate file. Then use Topo, Layout, or whatever programs are necessary to perform the assigned tasks. At the end of the day send the range of point numbers generated for that day to an ASCII points file. Then transfer the print file(s) and the ASCII points file(s) by pressing @DAILY! in the Communications menu. The print file(s), ASCII points file(s) and coordinate file folder are on the SD card. Using a card reader, plug in the SD card, open the folder on your PC that you wish the data to be transferred to and drag and drop the files from the SD card folder to that location. You may want to erase the ASCII points and print files from the SD card, so that there is less clutter. ASCII points files and print files received will have to be edited with WordPad to correct the way the HP50 formats the data, before importing into CAD applications. The file will have a header in the first line of the file that will have to be deleted. See the example below. The header that needs to be removed is before the point number of 21 and is highlighted in bold. HPHP49-C,*+21,45261.229000,707491.634000,463.090,*HVB-21 The coordinate files and print file may be backed up to port 3 (SD card) of the HP50 anytime by pressing !J for the print file or @J for the coordinate file. If necessary these files can be retrieved by using the filer by pressing !G¡, scrolling up to “3:SD”, press %OK$, scroll down to the desired file, press #COPY@, scroll down to the “DATA” directory in the STK working directory and press %OK$. Repeat this process until all the files desired are replaced. Press $ twice to return to calculator operation. To view the print file, press !H£. This will allow you to review the print file by using the up and down cursor keys. When finished, press $OK# or $ to return to calculator operation. If the path at the top of the screen shows that the HP50 is no longer in the working directory, you may return to that directory by pressing !—.
Notes:
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INSTRUMENT SETUP For the Topo/Data Collection & Layout Operations The instrument setup and backsight reference routine is utilized by both operations. The operator defines the instrument's position, the instrument's height above the point (measure up), the point being backsighted or the azimuth or bearing to the backsight target. The instrument should be sighted on the backsight target prior to giving the backsight point or reference direction, since STK will either zero the instrument or set the current reference azimuth (if in azimuth mode), in the instrument (if the selected instrument supports that function, check appendix III). If a point number is selected as a backsight, STK will ask to perform a check measurement to the point and report on the results of the measurement. This is a report only! Erroneous results will not prevent the operator from continuing operation. This definition will remain in effect until changed! The operator may switch between Topo or Layout, perform other computations and return to Topo or Layout, by pressing I, with the instrument set up definition unchanged. While in the Topo or Layout Programs, the instrument setup definition may be reviewed by pressing !!INSTR. The elevation at the instrument's position may be established from an existing elevation at some other location. This process allows the operator to match elevation datum different from the datum of the instrument's point, or establish an elevation at a point that previously had no elevation.
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INSTRUMENT SET-UP STEP 1
INSTRUCTIONS Press [INSTR] and see :
see:
Key in the point number of the current instrument position, press ` and
(* if 3-D operation was selected, otherwise, skip to Grid factor input.) Key in the height of the instrument above the occupied point and press `. See:
Key in the desired grid factor or accept the suggested value and press `. 2a
STK will display the coordinates, instrument height, and grid factor with the prompt:
2b
If back sighting a known point; press !POINT and see:
Key in the point number of the backsight and press `. STK will display the coordinates of the backsight, the bearing (or azimuth) and distance to the backsight briefly and then ask:
or if total station operation is toggled on, see:
If %YES$ STK will initiate the total station to perform a measurement or ask for the measured data, followed by the prism height at the backsight target. A comparison by difference of latitudes, departure, horizontal distance and elevation will be displayed after the measured data is input.
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INSTRUMENT SET-UP USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2c
INSTRUCTIONS If the reference bearing or azimuth from the instrument point is known or is being assumed, press
or %AZ$ or #BRG@. See: or bearing and quadrant as prompted and press `, and see:
Key in the desired azimuth
or if total station operation is toggled on, see: A review of the instrument set up data will be displayed. Note: After the instrument set up has been defined, the Topo or Layout program menu will be available for use. 3
To review the current instrument set up definition, press !!INSTR or I and see:
The !!INSTR sequence will toggle instrument solutions on and off in the Layout program. This is handy if you want to calculate coordinates and grades based on station and offset information from engineering plans and don’t want to see the angle and distance solution. 4a
To establish an elevation at the current instrument position, press @!INSTR. See:
Key in the elevation at the remote point or the point number and W to recall the elevation from a stored point and press `. Note: STK assumes that the instrument is sighted on the point with the known elevation, if the total station is being used, and will initiate a measurement with the total station immediately after the elevation or point number is `ed. If the total station is not being used STK will ask for the measured data to be input. 4b
Once the measured data is input see:
, if the new elevation is to replace the previous elevation stored at the instrument point, key in the point number, if not, key in 0 (zero) and press `. STK will display the instrument set up data and the new instrument elevation.
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TOPO/DATA COLLECTION - REDUCTION The Topo/Data Collection-Reduction program provides the operator with many Topo location options, basic layout abilities, and basic baseline definition with station and offset comparisons. STK allows the operator to perform direct locations, offset locations, or to determine the height of an object. 1) Direct locations are positions that the prism pole may be placed on, ie: ground shots, edges of asphalt, gravel, concrete etc. 2) Offset locations are positions that the prism pole may not be placed on, but near by, ie: building corners; trees; power poles; objects hidden by another object. STK allows the prism pole to be placed where it may be seen and the offset distance left (─) or right (+) and/or the distance to add (+) or subtract (─) to be input to compute the objects position. The offset direction is relative to the instrument operator. From the prism pole standpoint: if the pole moved right from the object to be seen, that is an offset right. From the instrument operators standpoint: if the object is right of the prism pole that is an offset right. 3) The height of an object (Remote Elevation Measurement) may be determined immediately after located in direct or offset mode. The process uses the horizontal distance from the instrument to the last located position, the elevation of that point and a measured zenith angle to the top of the object to establish the height from the ground to the top. The !R.E.M softkey may be used to determine the height of a previously located object if that was overlooked at the time the object was originally located or from another instrument position that may have a better vantage point. STK allows the operator to make a check measurement to other existing points with a report of differences in latitude, departure, horizontal distance, and elevation (if available). Layout data with angle and distance to set a design coordinate point is also available with a comparison report. A baseline may be defined with two points and a coordinate point may be specified for a station & offset report. The station at the 1st Baseline point can be designated or the default value of 0 (zero) may be accepted. A Resection may also be performed with a return to Topo when finished. The resected point and first point sighted become the current instrument point & backsight.
STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
1a
To initialize, go to step 1b. To return to the program, press I and go to step 1c.
1b
Press G @TOPO! and See:
Press the softkey for the desired mode of operation. 1c
See the report on the current instrument set up, ie:
Page 2 of the Topo menu: Note: See the instrument set-up instructions on page 15 to change the instrument set-up, if not current.
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TOPO/DATA COLLECTION - REDUCTION Point Location STEP 2a
INSTRUCTIONS Direct locations #MEAS@ Press #MEAS@ to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input see:
(appears if 3-D operation was selected) Key in the prism height and press ` and go to step 2c. (STK remembers the last entered prism height.) 2b
Offset Locations ! #MEAS@ Press ! #MEAS@ to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted) After measured data is input see:
`. See:
(appears if 3-D operation was selected) Key in the prism height and press
Key in the distance to add or subtract from the measured distance (W to change sign for subtract distances), press `, see:
Key in the offset from the prism pole to the object being located (W to change sign for offsets left) and press ` and go to step 2c. (STK remembers the last entered data.) 2c
See:
. Type in the desired description or accept the suggested description and press `. If manual numbering mode is on, see:
Key in the desired point number and press `. A display of Point#, Northing, Easting, Elevation & Description follows. 2d
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Height of an Object. @ #MEAS@ (Available if 3-D operation was selected) Immediately after completing step 2a-2c, point the instrument at the top of the object or point that a height is desired to and press @ #MEAS@ (if not using the total station, key in the zenith angle and press `). A height report follows.
Miscellaneous functions User Instructions STEP 3a
INSTRUCTIONS Add a Note to the Print File !NOTES or ˜ Press !NOTES or ˜, see:
Type in the desired note and press `, when finished. Miscellaneous functions User Instructions STEP 3b
INSTRUCTIONS Change a Point's Description Press @ !NOTES or @˜, see:
press `. See:
Accept the suggested number or key in the desired point number and
Type in the correct description, press ` and see:
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Auto/Manual Numbering Switch Press !SWITC or š to toggle the status of the Point numbering.
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Last used point number check Press $LPT# to see the last given point # & description. (Note: this is the last given not the very last point number in the file.) Checking Existing Points
STEP 6a
INSTRUCTIONS Check an Existing Point To check an existing point, press !CHECK, See:
Key in the desired point number and press `. The coordinate values will be briefly displayed and then the measurement will be performed with a displayed comparison. 6b
To recheck the selected point Press !!CHECK.
6c
Access to the Point Check Menu Press @!CHECK and see: 19
STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
When the prism pole is placed on the point to be checked, press #MEAS@. Then press #PT.´@ to select a point for a comparison as in step 6a. Multiple comparisons may be performed from one measurement. Stakeout of coordinates, Simple baseline definition, and Resection STEP 7a
INSTRUCTIONS To stake out a design point press !STAKE and see:
If not on page 2 of the Topo Menu, press L !STAKE, otherwise,
. Key in the desired point number to be staked and press `. STK will display the coordinate of the selected point, the Horizontal angle (or azimuth) and horizontal distance required to stake out the point. Note: The [EVAL] key may be pressed to aid in the search process to set the point. 7b
To Check the Staked Point !!STAKE Once the selected point is set, press !!STAKE to perform a check measurement and display a comparison. K may be pressed to store the as-staked coordinates.
7c
To Check the Staked Point with a Cut/Fill report @!STAKE Once the selected point is set, press @!STAKE to perform a check measurement and display a comparison with a Cut/Fill report. K may be pressed to store the as-staked coordinates.
8a
To Define a Baseline If not on page 2 of the Topo Menu, press L $B/L#, otherwise, press $B/L# See:
Key in the point number of the first baseline point and press `. The display will show the coordinates of the 1st baseline point briefly, then see:
then see:
Key in the station desired or accept the default of zero (0) and press `,
Key in the point number of the 2nd baseline point and press `. The display will show the coordinates of the 2nd baseline point and the baseline bearing (or azimuth).
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8b
Station and Offset of a given Point Either key in the number of the desired point and/or press !OFFPT. If no point number was keyed in, see:
Key in the desired point number and press `. (the last located point is the default). The point #, station and offset relative to the defined baseline are displayed. 9
Two Point Resection L!RESEC Press L!RESEC and go to the resection instructions.
TOPO/DATA COLLECTION - REDUCTION Remote Elevation Measurement User Instructions STEP 10a
INSTRUCTIONS If not on page 2 of the Topo Menu, press L then !R.E.M and see:
See:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired point number and press `.
This will allow the operator to sight the object a height is desired on. 4
Once the object is sighted, press !!R.E.M If no total station is being used, see:
see:
Otherwise the measurement will be triggered automatically. When finished
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LAYOUT The Layout Program is a multi-purpose tool designed to handle a wide variety of layout situations utilizing measurements from a total station. Primarily, it works with the instrument setup definition and a horizontal alignment, that may be a baseline or a line (tangent) and a curve/spiral (2-D operation). If 3-D operation is selected, a grade line may be attached to the horizontal alignment (or defined), by the stationing range that the definition affects, with modifications for complex grade computations. Once the horizontal and vertical definitions are entered, solutions include: the angle or azimuth with distance to any given station and offset along the alignment; station and offset of an existing coordinate point, ie. MH, Hydrant, water valve, etc.; station, offset and elevation of a point located by measurement. The design elevation and cut/fill report may be computed, from the current station, offset, and elevation of a located point. A baseline alignment may be defined with two points on line (POL) and the station of the first POL. The line and curve alignment is defined by: the coordinates at the End PT (or a POL); the station at that point; the PC point; the degree of curvature, radius, or Radius Point; and the delta or the End PT point of the curve. The station at the End PT of the curve is computed. A spiral is similar to line and curve definition, but needs only the degree of curvature and the spiral length. Line and curve/spiral definitions are for road alignment layout and baseline definitions are for buildings, sewer and water line layout. A warning is given when stations out of the horizontal definition are encountered. Layout with angle and distance solution is accomplished by specifying the desired station and offset along the current horizontal alignment definition. The program will also report the station, offset, and elevation of a field located point. This helps provide verification (documentation) of where hubs, etc. were set on a construction site. If a grade line is defined, a design elevation/cut-fill report can be provided. LAYOUT will accept a variety of grade line definitions, including straight grades, sewer grades, equal or unequal vertical curves with vertical tangents back of and ahead of the vertical curve. A raised or inverted crown section or flat or super section may be defined. Super elevation with transitions from the defined crown section to full super may be entered. The effect of stressed bridge spans may be defined with the bridge skew direction, dead load deflections and span lengths. Slope stakes may be set along the horizontal-vertical definition. Subgrade or any other variance up to finish grade may be blue-topped. LAYOUT covers staking of roads, curbs, slope stakes, bridges, sewer-water lines, buildings, slabs, or any definable surface on a construction site. A topographic mode may be switched on with a station and offset report for all located points. This ability is very useful for cross section/profile collection or as-built phases of a project. The direct, offset, and object height determination modes of the topo program are also available. STK allows the operator to make a check measurement to other existing points with a report of differences in latitude, departure, horizontal distance, and elevation (if available). Layout data with angle and distance to set a design coordinate point, independent of the horizontal and vertical definitions, is also available with a comparison report. A two point resection may be also performed from within Layout, as in the Topo program, with the resected point and the first control point sighted used as the instrument and backsight positions in the instrument setup routine. Instrument set-up ..................................................... !INSTR 15, 23 Definition Menu ............................................................. @DEF@N! 23 Horizontal Definition Menu ........................................... #HORZ@ 23 Line & Curve ................................................................. !L&CRV 25 Baseline ........................................................................ #BSLN@ 27 Entrance Spiral.............................................................. #ENTR@ 28 Exit Spiral ...................................................................... #EXIT@ 29 Vertical Definition Menu ............................................... #VERT@ 31 Equal tangent vertical curve.......................................... !EQUAL 32 Unequal tangent vertical curve...................................... !UNEQU 33 Straight grade................................................................ !STRAI 34 Sewer lines.................................................................... !SEWER 35 ∆Elevation modification..................................................!¬ELEV 37 Depth modification ......................................................... !DEPTH 38 Curb Definition ............................................................... #CURB@ 39 Slope stake parameters ................................................. !HINGE 40 Super elevation definition............................................... !SUPER 41 Pivot modification .......................................................... !PIVOT 43 Bridge definition ............................................................. !BRIDG 44 Station & offset input w/layout data .................................................................STA=? 46 Station & offset w/layout data from a point number .............................................@!STA=? 46 Station, offset, & elevation of a located object ....................................................... #MEAS@ 47
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Station, offset, & elevation of a located object w/offsets .................................. !#MEAS@ Slope Stake Menu .................................................. @#MEAS@ Catch point search........................................................ !SEARC Record catch point data................................................ !RECRD Reference point location............................................... !R.PT. Design Elevation for the current station, offset, & elevation ............................................ !DELEV Curb Elevation for the current station, offset, & elevation ..................................... @!DELEV Store the coordinates of the current station, offset, & elevation ............................................ !STORE Check measurement to an existing point................................................................. !CHECK Stake out a design point ................................................. !STAKE Information only! measurement for station, offset, elevation, & CUT/FILL ....................................... !SEARC Last given point# and description ................................... @LPT´! Operator input elevation w/CUT/FILL report ........................................................ #ELEV@ Resection........................................................................ !RESEC Topo mode toggle switch......................................... !!STORE Auto/Manual #ing toggle switch............................... @!STORE Feet/Inches toggle switch ........................................ !#ELEV@
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LAYOUT - Initialization/re-entry STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
1a
To initialize, go to step 1b. To return to the program, press I and go to step 1d.
1b
Press G !LAYOU and See:
Press the softkey for the desired mode of operation. 1c
See:
If no, go to step 1d, if yes, (all definitions will be cleared or set to default values) see:
If yes, the program will ask for a located object to be described; otherwise, a generic description will be given. All previous definitions will be cleared in this process. The program will now go to steps 1 and 2 of the Instrument Set-up routine. When finished with the instrument set-up go to step 2. 1d
See the report on the current instrument set-up, ie:
Press L for page 2 of the Layout menu: Note: See the instrument set-up instructions to change the instrument set-up, if not current. LAYOUT - Definition Menu STEP 2a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !DEF@N to access the Definition Menu. See the display and softkeys:
Press L for page 2 of the Definition Menu: The #HORZ@ and #VERT@ softkeys allow access to menus with variations of those alignments. The !¬ELEV, !DEPTH, #CURB@, !HINGE, !SUPER, !PIVOT, and !BRIDG softkeys allow modifications of the current Vertical definition. 2b
Press !#HORZ@, to review the current horizontal definition parameters.
2c
Press !#VERT@, to review the current vertical definition parameters.
2d
Press @#VERT@, to cancel the vertical definition. These options return the operator to the Layout menu softkeys. 23
LAYOUT - Horizontal Definition Menu USER INSTRUCTIONS A baseline alignment may be defined with any two points on line (POL) and the station of the first POL or a point, its station, an input bearing, and the station at the end of the line. The line and curve alignment is defined by the coordinates at the End PT of the previous curve or a Point On Line of the tangent leading into the next curve, the station at that point, with the options of: 1) the PC point, the Radius point, and the End PT point of the curve; 2) the PC point, the Degree of curvature or the Radius value, and the delta of the curve; 3) the bearing of the tangent, the PC station, the Degree of curvature or the Radius value, and the delta of the curve; 4) A curve only may be defined using the PC point, Radius point, and PT point. (If this option is used the point number of the PC is given at the Back PT point prompt, the PC station is given for the Back PT station, and the PC point number is given again at the prompt for the PC point. Then continue with the Radius point and End PT point input). Line and curve/spiral definitions are for road alignment layout and baseline definitions are for straight line layout, such as sewer/water lines or buildings. A warning is given when stations behind or ahead of the beginning and end of that definition are encountered.
Horizontal Definition Menu STEP 3
INSTRUCTIONS Press #HORZ@ and see:
. See step 4 for specific instructions.
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LAYOUT - Line & Curve Definition USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !L&CRV and see:
Key in the point number of the PT ( or POT ) and press `, see:
see:
Key in the station of the PT or accept the value displayed, press `, and
If known, key in the point number of the PC and press ` and go to the bottom line of this section or press ` with no entry and see:
Key in the desired bearing, press ` and see:
Key in the desired quadrant, press `, and see:
Key in the desired station and press `. 4b
See:
If known, key in, press ` and go to step 4d. If not known, press ` with no entry and go to step 4c. 4c
See:
If the radius is known, key in the value, and press `. If the radius point has been computed, press ` with no entry and go to step 4e.
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STEP 4d
INSTRUCTIONS See:
Select the appropriate direction of the curve and go to step 4f. 4e
See:
Key in the point number at the radius point and press `. If this prompt is reached and the operator does not have a coordinate at the radius point, press ` with no entry and go back to the prompt for "Degree of Curvature" (step 4b) and start over. 4f
See:
If the delta is known, key in the value and press ` and go to the bottom of this section. If the coordinate of the PT at the end of the curve is known, press ` with no entry and see:
Key in the point number of the PT and press `. See:
Answer according to the data from the plans. (Warning, if a delta greater than 180° is given, there may be difficulty in determining the correct station and offset of located positions past the end of the curve.) The curve parameters will be displayed and the Layout menu keys will return.
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Baseline Definition STEP 5
INSTRUCTIONS Press #BSLN@ and see:
key in the point number of the first POL and press `. See:
key in the desired station or accept the suggested station (STK will remember the POL at the end of a previous baseline) and press `. See:
with no entry and see:
If known, key in the point number of the POL and press ` or press `
Key in the desired bearing, press ` and see:
Key in the desired quadrant, press `, and see:
Key in the desired station and press `. A report of the coordinates, baseline bearing, and POL stations will be displayed and the Layout menu keys will return.
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LAYOUT - Spiral Definition An entrance spiral is defined by the coordinates at the End PT of the previous curve or a Point On Line of the tangent leading into the spiral curve, the station at that point, with the PS point, the degree of curvature, and the length of the spiral. An exit spiral is defined by the coordinates at the next PC/PS or a Point On Line of the tangent leaving the spiral curve, the station at that point, with the SPT point, the degree of curvature, and the length of the spiral. The station at the End PT, PSC, or PCS of the curve/spiral is computed. The stationing works in reverse for exit spiral solutions. Due to the complexities of calculating spirals, the process used to compute the station/offset position for a located point is an iterative process. If the located point is more than 0.3' (default value) from the last requested station/offset position, the program starts an iteration to fine tune the station/offset values of the located position. This is necessary to provide a ±0.01' accuracy of the reported station/offset position.
Entrance Spiral Definition STEP 6a
INSTRUCTIONS Press #ENTR@ and see:
Key in the point number of the SPT ( or POT ) and press `, See:
Key in the station of the PT/SPT or accept the value displayed and press `, see:
key in the point number of the PS and press `. 6b 28
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
key the desired value in, and press `. 6c
See:
Select the appropriate direction of the spiral. 6d
See:
key in the spiral length and press `.
LAYOUT - Exit Spiral Definition USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7a
INSTRUCTIONS Press #EXIT@ and see:
key in the point number of the PC/PS ( or POT ) and press `, See:
Key in the station of the PC/PS or accept the value displayed and press `, see:
key in the point number of the SPT and press `. 7b
See:
key the desired value in, and press `. 7c
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the appropriate direction of the spiral. (Should be the same as the Entrance Spiral definition.) 7d
See:
key in the spiral length and press `.
Notes:
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LAYOUT - Vertical Definition Menu USER INSTRUCTIONS An equal tangent vertical curve is defined by the station of the VPI, the elevation at that station, the grade percent back of the VPI (negative, if down into the VPI, positive, if up), the grade percent ahead of the VPI (negative, if down out of the VPI, positive, if up), the vertical curve length, the station of the end of the previous vertical curve (VPT) or grade break, the station of the beginning of the next vertical curve (VPC) or grade break, and the road surface template may be either a crown section or a super elevated section. Crown sections slope down from centerline to the shoulder at the given percent for positive grades or slope up from centerline to the shoulder at the given percent for negative grades. The super elevated section slopes down to the left for negative grades or down to the right for positive grades. The Super elevation definition on page 41 allows the operator to add a super elevated section to a crown section or a greater super to an existing super defined with this definition. An unequal tangent vertical curve is defined by all of the same parameters as an equal tangent vertical curve, with the addition of the vertical curve length back of the VPI and the vertical curve length ahead of the VPI. The valid range of grade computation is from the end of the previous vertical curve to the beginning of the next vertical curve. Straight grade and sewer line grade definitions are identical, except that the printout is labeled with "MH", when the sewer line option is selected. The definition is accomplished by giving the beginning station, the elevation at that station, the grade % (optional), the end station, and if no grade percent was given, the elevation at that station. If the elevation for a VPI or any point that needs an elevation input is stored in a coordinate, the elevation may be recalled by keying in the point number and pressing W. (The stations suggested for the straight and MH grade section are the stations entered by the Baseline definition).
STEP 8
INSTRUCTIONS Press #VERT@ to access the Vertical definition menu, see:
LAYOUT - Equal Tangent Vertical Curve Definition 31
USER INSTRUCTIONS 8a
Press !EQUAL and see:
key in the station at the VPI, press `, and see:
Key in the elevation at the VPI, press `, and see:
and see:
Key in the grade percent back of the VPI (leading into the VPI), press `
Key in the grade percent ahead of the VPI (leading out of the VPI), press ` and see:
Key in the length of the vertical curve, press ` and see:
Key in the station of the VPT of the previous vertical curve ( or a station on the vertical tangent), press `, and see:
Key in the station of the VPC of the next vertical curve ( or a station on the vertical tangent), press `, and see:
select the desired variation for the normal road template, see:
(* or Super depending on the previous selection) Key in the crown desired or accept the suggested and press `. See: 32
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this definition) and press `. The vertical curve parameters will be displayed. Unequal Tangent Vertical Curve Definition USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 8b
INSTRUCTIONS Press !UNEQU and see:
Key in the station at the VPI, press `, and see:
Key in the elevation at the VPI, press `, and see:
and see:
Key in the grade percent back of the VPI (leading into the VPI), press `
Key in the grade percent ahead of the VPI (leading out of the VPI), press ` and see:
see:
see:
. Key in the length of the vertical curve back of the VPI, press ` and
Key in the length of the vertical curve ahead of the VPI, press ` and
Key in the station of the VPT of the previous vertical curve ( or a station on the vertical tangent), press `, and see:
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
Key in the station of the VPC of the next vertical curve ( or a station on the vertical tangent), press `, and see:
select the desired variation for the normal road template, see:
(* or Super depending on the previous selection) Key in the crown desired or accept the suggested and press [ENTER]. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this definition) and press [ENTER]. The vertical curve parameters will be displayed. LAYOUT - Straight grade definition STEP 8c
INSTRUCTIONS Press !STRAI and see:
See:
Accept the suggested station or key in the desired station and press `.
Accept the suggested elevation or key in the desired elevation and press `. See:
if the grade percent is known, key in the value (if the grade percent is to be computed from the difference in stations and elevations key in nothing) and press `. See:
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
accept the suggested station or key in the desired station and press `. If no grade percentage was input see:
Key in the desired elevation and press `. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this definition) and press `. The grade line parameters will be displayed.
Sewer line definition USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 8d
INSTRUCTIONS Press !SEWER and see:
See:
Accept the suggested station or key in the desired station and press `.
Accept the suggested elevation or key in the desired elevation and press `. See:
If the grade percent is known, key in the value (if the grade percent is to be computed from the difference in stations and elevations key in nothing) and press `. See:
Accept the suggested station or key in the desired station and press `. If no grade percentage was input, see:
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
Key in the desired elevation and press `. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this definition) and press `. The grade line parameters will be displayed.
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LAYOUT - ∆Elevation Modification USER INSTRUCTIONS This option allows the operator to modify the current vertical definition by inputting a vertical offset from the grade line. One use of this option is for setting a ditch grade or a slope stake hinge elevation. This option does not regard the crown slope of the road, it is a vertical offset from centerline elevation!!! It does not regard super elevation either. The ∆elevation value may be changed or cancelled anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions. While the option is in effect, a "*" appears at the front of the "Design Grade= ggg.gg" display/printout, ie. "*Design Grade= ggg.gg"
STEP 9a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !¬ELEV and see:
Accept the suggested value or key in the desired value, press W for offsets below the grade line, and press `. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this modification) and press `. See:
9b
Press !!¬ELEV to see the current setting.
9c
Press @!¬ELEV to cancel the option. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to reset the grades label) and press `.
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LAYOUT - Depth Modification USER INSTRUCTIONS This option allows the operator to specify a section depth for consideration of the different levels of grade staking during the project. The vertical definition utilizes the design grade line from the plans as the finish grade for the road. This option allows section depths to modify the finish grades to the appropriate grades for subgrade, various gravel lifts, leveling courses, or constant depth for water lines. The section depth is subtracted from the design grade computed for the current station & offset, so if a section elevation above design grade is desired, it must be entered as a negative value. Once defined, the section depth is automatically applied to the design grade computed and follows the crown slope. The section depth value may be changed or cancelled anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions. While the option is in effect, a "/" appears at the front of the "Design Grade= ggg.gg" display/printout, ie. "/Design Grade= ggg.gg"
STEP 10a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !DEPTH and see:
See:
Accept the suggested value or key in the desired value, and press `.
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to label the grades computed from this modification) and press `. See:
10b
Press !!DEPTH to see the current setting.
10c
Press @!DEPTH to cancel the option. See:
Accept the suggested word or type in the desired word (to reset the grades label) and press `.
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LAYOUT - Curb Definition USER INSTRUCTIONS This option allows the operator to define a curb section for layout and grade considerations. The vertical definition utilizes the design grade line from the plans as the finish grade for the road. This option allows the distance from the centerline to the curbline and the curb height to be input. Once defined, the curb grade may be automatically applied to the grade stake set by pressing [ ] [DELEV]. The grade is computed from the design grade at the current station, then follows the crown slope (or super) the specified distance from centerline and comes up the specified curb height. STK will report first with the centerline station/offset, then with the curb grade, cut/fill to grade, and the offset from the set stake to the curb alignment. The curb definition values may be changed anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions.
STEP 11
INSTRUCTIONS Press #CURB@ and see:
See:
See:
Accept the suggested value or key in the desired value, and press `.
Accept the suggested value or key in the desired value and press `.
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LAYOUT - Hinge Modification for Slope Staking USER INSTRUCTIONS The Hinge option allows the operator to define the slope stake parameters by specifying the distance from centerline to the road shoulder, the offset from centerline to the slope hinge point, the ratio of slope from the hinge point, the difference (∆) in elevation from the shoulder to the hinge point, and the catch point tolerance. This option works with super elevations or any of the other grade line options. Once defined, slope stakes may be set or evaluated by pressing the [ ][MEAS] key, which establishes the Slope Stake Menu. The Slope Stake Menu has a [SEARC] softkey, which is a display only search for the catch point, and a [RECRD] softkey, which records the position of the set stake at the catch point. After the measurement has been made STK reports with the station, offset, and elevation at the prism pole, followed by the design hinge elevation, match distance (distance the pole should be from centerline), and the move distance (a negative distance means toward centerline, positive distance means away from centerline) to arrive at the catch point (if the surface is flat, this is an estimation). This process allows the operator to iterate, to find the catch point and when within " the distance set by the input catch point tolerance (default= 0.30') of the actual catch point, STK will report with the information to write on the slope stake. The Hinge options may be changed anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions. The Hinge option will not operate, if Topo mode has been activated.
STEP 12a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !HINGE and see:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired value and press `, see:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired value and press `, see:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired value and press `, see:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired value and press `, see:
Accept the suggested or key in the desired value and press `. The slope stake parameters will be displayed. 12b
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Press !!HINGE to see the current setting.
LAYOUT - Super Elevation Definition USER INSTRUCTIONS The Super elevation option allows the operator to define a super elevated section along the current vertical definition. Information required is the beginning and ending stations of the full super section, lengths of the transitions into and out of the full super, the station of the end of the transition of the previous super, and the station at the beginning of the transition to the next full super section (if there are no more supers, ahead or back, the stations used for the previous VPT and the next VPC may be used). With a crown as the normal template the high side shoulder rises independently, until the slope % across the road surface equals the crown grade, then the road surface pivots around the centerline, until the given full super % is achieved. With a super as the normal road template the road surface pivots around the centerline, until the given greater super % is achieved. The super elevation parameters must be entered after the vertical definition, but may be changed or cancelled anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions. (Warning: a positive crown must be the standard section for this routine to operate correctly.)
STEP 13a
INSTRUCTIONS Press L!SUPER and see:
key in the desired station and press `, see:
key in the desired station and press `, see:
Key in the desired length and press `, see:
Key in the desired length and press `, see:
Key in the desired percent (a negative percent means fall to the left, a positive percent means fall to the right), press W as necessary and press `.
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STEP
INSTRUCTIONS See:
key in the desired station and press `, see:
key in the desired station and press `. Display/printout of Super Elevation parameters follow.
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13b
Press !!SUPER to see the current parameters set.
13c
Press @!SUPER to cancel the option.
LAYOUT - Pivot Modification USER INSTRUCTIONS The Pivot modification allows the operator to move the surface pivot point for road sections from the normal position of centerline to any given distance from normal. This allows the operator to pivot super elevated sections at the center, shoulder, or any place on the road surface. This ability applies to crown sections, allowing the crown to be located at the quarter point, the third point or any given distance from centerline. The curb option will follow this variation, calculating different curb elevations on each side of the street (in accordance to the crown %) for the input distance the curb is from centerline. The default distance is 0 (centerline). The shift given from centerline stays in effect until changed.
STEP 14
INSTRUCTIONS Press L!PIVOT and see:
see:
Key in the desired value, press W for left distances and press `, and
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LAYOUT - Bridge Definition The Bridge definition allows the operator to define the effect that stressed bridge spans have on the vertical definition. The operator provides the bearing of the abutments and piers, the beginning station at the centerline of the bridge, the dead load deflection of span #1, the length of span #1, the dead load deflection of span #2 and the length of span #2. The program assumes that the third span is identical to span #1. If the third span is not equal to the first span, ignore or define the second span length and deflection as zero (0) and define each span individually. While in the bridge station range, the camber at the current station and offset will be computed and added to the design elevation. The bridge parameters may be changed or cancelled anytime without disturbing any of the other definitions.
STEP 15a
INSTRUCTIONS Press L !BRIDG and see:
Key in the desired bearing and press `, see:
Key in the desired quadrant code and press `. See:
Key in the desired station and press `, see:
Key in the desired deflection value and press `, see: 44
STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
Key in the desired span length and press `, see:
Key in the desired deflection value and press `, see:
will be displayed.
Key in the desired span length and press `. The bridge definition data
15b
Press !!BRIDG to see the current parameters set.
15c
Press @!BRIDG to cancel the option.
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LAYOUT - Field Problems Solved The following routines provide solutions for various field layout problems such as: 1) the angle right from the backsight or azimuth and distance from the instrument's position, to layout the position of an input station and offset; 2) the station, the offset, along with the data from item 1, from an input point number; 3) the station, offset, and elevation of a position, from the measured data received from a total station or keyed in by the operator, (Once a station and offset position has been established by either of these three methods, it is the current station and offset target point); 4) the design grade at the current station and offset target, a CUT/FILL report will be provided for positions established by measured data (all modifications to the vertical definition will be applied to the reported design grade and CUT\FILL answer); 5) the curb grade at the current station/offset target, a CUT/FILL report will be provided for positions established by measured data (all modifications to the vertical definition will be applied to the reported design grade and CUT\FILL answer), and a report of the offset distance to the curb line; 6) the CUT\FILL report from an operator's input elevation utilizing the elevation established by the measured data; 7) the ability to store the coordinates at the current station and offset target point; 8) the ability to perform a check measurement to an existing point (this is the same option as in the Topo program and ignores the horizontal definition); 9) the ability to layout an existing design point (is the same option as in the Topo program and ignores the horizontal definition); 10) Three variations to perform an information only measurement for station, offset, elevation, and CUT/FILL report (not recorded in the daily print file, but very handy for blue top staking or general position search for stationing along the alignment); 11) a report of the last given point number and description. (Note: this is the last given, not the very last point number in the file. Identical to the Topo [LPT#] function.); 12) slope stake layout; 13) Resection from two points; 14) Topo mode switch; 15) Decimal feet to inches mode toggle for Cut/Fill report. 1) Layout data from input station and offset Works after Instrument setup and horizontal definition STEP 16a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !STA=? and see:
accept the suggested or key in the desired station, press `, see:
accept the suggested value or key in the desired offset value, press W as necessary, and press `. A report including the station, offset, horizontal angle (or azimuth) and distance for layout requirements will be displayed. Note: the [EVAL] key will now aid the operator in placing the prism pole at the desired layout position. 16b
Press !!STA=? to review the current station, offset, (and elevation if position was measured or a design elevation was computed) . 2) The station, offset, and layout data from an input point number Works after Instrument setup and horizontal definition
STEP 17a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !STA=? and see:
press $ (or use [§]) to clear the suggested station value, then `, (or Press @!STA=?) and see:
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key in the desired coordinate point number and press `. A report including the station, offset, horizontal angle (or azimuth) and distance for layout requirements will be displayed. Note: the [EVAL] key will now aid the operator in placing the prism pole at the desired layout position. 17b
Press !!STA=? to review the current station, offset, (and elevation if position was measured or a design elevation was computed) . LAYOUT 3) The station, offset, and elevation of a position, from measured data Works after Instrument setup and horizontal definition
STEP 18a
INSTRUCTIONS Direct locations #MEAS@ Press #MEAS@ to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input, see: (* If 3-D operation was selected.)
Key in the prism height and press `, go to step 18c. 18b
Offset Locations !#MEAS@ Press !#MEAS@ to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input see: (* If 3-D operation was selected.)
Key in the prism height and press `. See:
Key in the distance to add or subtract from the measured distance (W to change sign for subtract distances), press `, see:
Key in the offset from the prism pole to the object being located (W to change sign for offsets left) and press ` and go to step 18c. 18c
See: *
(* If descriptions for staked points was selected.)
Press the desired softkey (pressing L to see other pages of softkey descriptions) or press ~ and type in the desired description, and press `. A display/print report of the located position's station, offset, and elevation follows. See appendix II, to customize the softkey descriptions. 47
4) Design Elevation at current station and offset target point USER INSTRUCTIONS Works after vertical definition STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
19a
Press !DELEV, after performing step 16, 17, or 18 and see the design grade displayed (the CUT/FILL report will appear if step 18 was performed).
19b
Press !!DELEV for a display only review of the design grade (*and cut/fill report) of the current station/offset, as determined by steps 16, 17, or 18. (*also if by step 18). LAYOUT 5) Curb Elevation at current station and offset target point Works after vertical and curb definition
STEP 20
INSTRUCTIONS Press @!DELEV, after performing step 16, 17 or 18 and see the curb grade displayed, (the CUT/FILL report will appear if step 18 was performed), and the offset from the current centerline offset to the curb line. 6) CUT/FILL report from operator input elevation
STEP 21
INSTRUCTIONS Press L#ELEV@, after performing step 18 and see:
accept the suggested value or key in the desired value and press `,
see:
key in the desired description for the grade that was input. The input elevation and a CUT/FILL report will appear. 7) Store the coordinates of the current station and offset point STEP 22
INSTRUCTIONS Press !STORE and see:
Type in the desired description or accept the suggested description and press `., see:
Accept the suggested point number or key in the desired point number and press ` (if Auto numbering mode is set, this prompt will not appear). A display of current Station, Offset, Point#, Northing, Easting, Elevation & Description follows. 48
8) Check measurement to an existing point STEP 23a
INSTRUCTIONS To check an existing point, press L!CHECK, See:
Key in the desired point number and press `. The coordinate values will be briefly displayed and then the measurement will be performed with a displayed comparison. 23b
To recheck the selected point, press L!!CHECK.
9) Stake out a design point STEP 24a
INSTRUCTIONS To stake out a design point, L !STAKE If not on page 2 of the Layout Menu, Press L !STAKE; otherwise, press !STAKE and see:
Key in the desired point number to be staked and press `. STK will display the coordinate of the selected point, the Horizontal angle (or azimuth) and horizontal distance required to stake out the point. Note: The [EVAL] key may be pressed to aid in the search process to set the point. 24b
To Check the Staked Point !!STAKE Once the selected point is set, press !!STAKE to perform a check measurement and a display/print comparison of the point's position. K may be pressed to store the as-staked coordinates.
24c
To Check the Staked Point with a Cut/Fill report @!STAKE Once the selected point is set, press @!STAKE to perform a check measurement and display/print a comparison with the Cut/Fill report. K may be pressed to store the as─staked coordinates.
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10) Information only measurement for station, offset, elevation, and CUT/FILL report USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 25a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !SEARC to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input, see:
Key in the prism height and press `. A report of the located position's station, offset, and elevation follows. The design grade, along with the CUT/FILL report, will appear, if a vertical definition was entered. 25b
Press !!SEARC to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input, see:
Key in the prism height and press `. See:
Accept the suggested elevation or key in the desired elevation and press ` and see;
A report of the located position's station, offset, elevation, input elevation, and the CUT/FILL result, will appear. 25c
Press @!SEARC to trigger a measurement (if not using the total station, key in the angles and slope distance as prompted). After measured data is input, see:
Key in the prism height and press `. A report of the located position's station, offset, and elevation follows. The design grade (briefly), along with the CUT/FILL report and the zenith angle to the prism, if the object located was at grade, will appear, if a vertical definition was entered.
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LAYOUT 11) Last given point # & description USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 26
INSTRUCTIONS Press L#LPT´# to see the last given point # & description. (Note: this is the last given, not the very last point number in the file.) 12) Slope stake layout USER INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 27
INSTRUCTIONS Press @#MEAS@ to transfer to the slope stake search and record menu, see:
Press !SEARC to perform a search measurement for the catch point, press !RECRD once the stake is set at the catch point (this records the staked position in the print file). After measured data is input, see:
Key in the prism height and press `. See a report of the station, offset, hinge elevation, match distance, and move distance, until a match is made. The stake information will then appear. If a reference point to the catch point is desired, the #FIND@ key can be pressed to calculate a stakeout position related to the just set catch point, to set a reference stake and press !R.PT. to generate a report of the offset distance and difference of elevation from the reference point to the previously set catch point is displayed. (Note: The slope stake menu is a working menu, which can be re-accessed by pressing J. Also, this routine is replaced by the Height of an object routine, if topo mode is toggled on.) 13) Two Point Resection USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 28
INSTRUCTIONS Press L!RESEC and go to the resection instructions on page 55. 14) Topo mode toggle and auto-manual numbering switch USER INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 29a
INSTRUCTIONS Press !!STORE and see:
or 29b
Repeat until the desired status is indicated.
Press š and see: "Auto # mode set" or "Manual # mode set". Repeat until the desired status is indicated. 51
15) Decimal feet to inches mode toggle for Cut/Fill report. USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 30
INSTRUCTIONS Press !#ELEV@ and see:
or
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Repeat until the desired status is indicated.
TWO POINT RESECTION This program is designed to compute coordinates and elevation of an instrument position that has not been located by more conventional methods previously, from measurements, to two known positions. This is used primarily in a situation where the existing control points have the line of sight between them obstructed by a dirt pile, vehicle, project office, or other object placed by others during the phases of a construction project. The program can utilize a total station for angle and distance input, or the operator may manually input measured data. The program may be operated from the Main Menu as a stand alone solution or called from the Topo and Layout programs. When called from the Topo and Layout programs, the instrument set-up routine reflects the new position and the 1st control point sighted, as the current instrument and backsight positions. It is not absolutely necessary to zero the instrument on the first sighted control point, since the program subtracts the horizontal observations rather than assuming that the first observation is zero. It is also not necessary for the second point to be right of the first point. The program compares the inversed distance between the control points, a law of cosines solution from the measured data for the possible semi-minor axis (the axis between the control points) error and considers the horizontal angle for the possible semi-major axis (the axis perpendicular to the previous axis) error. If the possible error of the comparison is greater then 0.05 of a foot, a warning is given with a request for acceptance or rejection of the solution. A comparison of elevation determination with the same error allowance is also performed.
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TWO POINT RESECTION USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Access program from 1) the Main Menu or 2) from the 2nd page of the Topo or layout programs. 1) GLL!RESEC or 2) L!RESEC.
2
If the program was accessed from the main menu, see:
Press the softkey for the desired mode of operation. Note: If the program was accessed from the Topo or Layout programs, this choice has already been made. 3
See:
key in the point number of the 1st visible control point and press `. 4a
If using the total station, See:
Press !READY after the instrument has been satisfactorily sighted on the control point and go to step 4c. 4b
If in manual input mode, See:
Key in the measured slope distance and press `. See:
Key in the horizontal reading from the instrument and press `. See:
Key in the zenith angle reading from the instrument and press `. 4c
See:
Key in the prism height and press `.
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TWO POINT RESECTION USER INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5a
INSTRUCTIONS See:
Key in the point number of the 2nd visible control point and press `. 5b
Repeat the applicable parts of step 4.
5c
See:
Key in the instrument height and press `. See:
Accept the suggested value for the grid factor or key in the desired value and press `. 6a
If the tolerance of the horizontal solution exceeds 0.05 of a foot, see:
accept or reject the difference and continue. A similar process is performed if the elevation solution is over 0.05'. 6b
If the horizontal comparison was rejected, or if both were rejected, see:
and start over, otherwise, If the horizontal comparison was acceptable, then type in the desired description (if descriptions are on), press `, key in the desired point number (if in manual # mode) for the solution point and press `.
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APPENDIX I Glossary of Terms ADJ ................................................................................................................................................Adjust(ed) (ment) ASCII ....................................................................................American Standard Code for Information Interchange AZ................................................................................................................................................................. Azimuth B-B .................................................................................................................................................. Bearing-Bearing B-D .................................................................................................................................................Bearing-Distance BEG........................................................................................................................................................... Beginning BRG .............................................................................................................................................................. Bearing BM.......................................................................................................................................................... Bench Mark BS ............................................................................................................................................................. backsight C ...................................................................................................................................................................... chord CAD ......................................................................................................................... computer aided design/drafting CL,C/L,Ctrline............................................................................................................................................ Centerline Clos ..............................................................................................................................................Closure or Closing Cogo........................................................................................................................................ Coordinate Geometry Comp........................................................................................................................................Computed, Compass Coord ......................................................................................................................................................coordinates Corr ...........................................................................................................................................................Correction D................................................................................................................................................. degree of curvature d ................................................................................................................................................................... distance D-D............................................................................................................................................... Distance-Distance Def.............................................................................................................................................................. deflection Dep............................................................................................................................................................. departure DISC ............................................................................................................................................ portable disc drive DIST ............................................................................................................................................................. distance dE, ∆Elev ............................................................................................................................... difference in elevation E .......................................................................................................................................easting, external distance Hd................................................................................................................................................ horizontal distance Inst ............................................................................................................................................................instrument IH, I.H. ...........................................................................................................................................instrument height I/O ..........................................................................................................................................................input/output L .......................................................................................................................................................................length Lat .................................................................................................................................................................Latitude M ........................................................................................................................................................... mid-ordinate MH ...............................................................................................................................................................manhole N................................................................................................................................................................... northing No., #............................................................................................................................................................. number OFS...................................................................................................................................................................offset PC, P.C. .....................................................................................................point of curvature or personal computer PH, P.H. ................................................................................................................................................prism height P.I., PI ....................................................................................................................................... point of intersection POC, P.O.C. .......................................................................................................................................point on curve POL ....................................................................................................................................................... point on line POT .................................................................................................................................................point on tangent PRC...................................................................................................................................point of reverse curvature Prec............................................................................................................................................................. precision PCS ............................................................................................................................point of simple curve to spiral PS ....................................................................................................................................................... point of spiral PSC ............................................................................................................................point of spiral to simple curve Pt. ......................................................................................................................................................................point P.T. ................................................................................................................................................ point of tangency R, Rad. ............................................................................................................................................................radius REF. .......................................................................................................................................................... reference ROW ....................................................................................................................................................right─of─way RP ..........................................................................................................................................................radius point Qd .............................................................................................................................................................. quadrant Sd ...................................................................................................................................................... slope distance SPT ..................................................................................................................................... spiral point of tangency SS .............................................................................................................................................................. side 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T ................................................................................................................................................................... tangent TRAV ........................................................................................................................................................... traverse V, Vert ........................................................................................................................................................... vertical VPC .................................................................................................................................. vertical point of curvature VPI ................................................................................................................................vertical point of intersection VPT ...................................................................................................................................vertical point of tangency Zen ..................................................................................................................................................................zenith 2-D ..................................................................................................................................................two dimensional 3-D ............................................................................................................................................... three dimensional
APPENDIX II To use the built-in filer to Customize "the description list for staked points" used by step 18c of the LAYOUT program, press !G¡ and see the working directory name highlighted, press %OK$, scroll down to the me.lst file and press #EDIT@, the list of descriptions will appear. Change the labels as desired, placing all words within quotes, ie. "NEW WORD". When satisfied with the changes, press ` . The new list will replace the old list.
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APPENDIX III Total Station Communication Parameters STK may operate in feet or meters, be sure that STK is set to match the instruments setting (see page step 6b on page 11). In most cases, STK's communication parameters are set to match factory defaults, if these have been changed, please re-establish the factory settings. STK also assumes the instrument is measuring angles right. A few instruments allow STK to set the instrument to right angle measure mode and if possible, that is done prior to each measurement. Many instruments allow STK to set zero or azimuths. If this is the case with the instrument used, be sure to sight the backsight target prior to setting up the instrument per page 15. STK will allow switching between coarse (track) mode or fine (standard) modes, on certain instruments, with coarse being the default. It is not necessary to set the baud rate and parity in the HP50G, STK takes care of that, according to the total station selected. For instruments with a 1200 baud rate, the switch on the circuit board, in the environmental case, must be switched to ON to operate properly (the hp50’s lowest baud rate is 2400). GEODIMETER: Models supported - Series 400 & 500; RS 232 models. Baud 9600, Parity none. Modes available: Short or long range distance mode, current right/left setting, angle setting Set up the Instrument by pressing: [MNU], [4] the display should show; "Data com 1 Select device 2 Create table ", press [1], see; "1 Geodat 2 Serial 3 Xmem ", press [2], the instrument will ask " Serial ON ? ", press [REG] (for YES), see; "Serial COM=1.8.0.9600 ", (if the current settings do not match the values to the left, key in matching values), press [E] when correct, see; "Table no= ", press [E], see; " Reg key ", press [E]. The instrument is now set properly. LEICA:
Models supported - T500 /T850/ T1010 / T1610 Baud 2400, Parity even. Modes available: Coarse or fine distance, angles right, angle setting
LEICATPS:
Models supported – TPS1000 Series & TPS1100 Series Baud 9600, Parity none. Modes available: Coarse or fine distance, angles right, angle setting
LEICA.TPS12:
LIETZ:
Models supported - SET 2 / 3 / 4. Baud 1200, Parity none. Modes available: Fine distance, current right/left mode, no angle setting
NIKON:
PENTAX:
Models supported - RS 232 models. Baud 4800, Parity none. Modes available: Track or standard measure mode, angles right, angle setting Configuration names: NIKON : TOPGUN A series; NIKONLG : TOPGUN A series w/Lumi-guide activation during measurement; NIKONC1 : TOPGUN C series. Models supported - RS 232 models. Baud 1200, Parity none. Modes available: Fine distance, current right/left mode, no angle setting
TOPCONGTS: TOPCON:
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Models supported – TPS1200 Series Baud 19200, Parity none. Modes available: uses current distance mode (there are many choices) and angle setting To configure the instrument to communicate via the RS232 protocol through port 1@ the main menu, press [5] Config [4] Interfaces Scroll down to GeoCOM Mode (if you don’t see RS232 GeoCOM as a choice, press [F6] page), and press [F3] edit, use interface [yes], set the baud rate to 19200 & press [F1] Store. Press [F1] CONT until the main menu is reached.
Models supported – Older RS 232 models (Pre GPT2000 series). Baud 1200, Parity even. Modes available: Coarse or fine distance, angles right, angle setting
Models supported – Newer RS 232 models (GPT2000 series and up. The GPT3000 series may have the baud rate set to 2400 and set the switch in the e-case to off). Baud 1200, Parity even. Modes available: Coarse or fine distance, angles right, angle setting
WILD:
Models supported - T1000 / T1600 / T2000 Baud 2400, Parity even. Modes available: Fine distance, current right/left mode, angle setting (except T1000). Older T1000 instruments with attached EDM will operate with the WILD.T1000 parameters found on page 2 of the total station selection softkeys. If the total station does not respond, set or check these modes to insure communication: [Set][mode] 70 [Run], (4), [Run]; [Set][mode] 71 [Run], (2), [Run]; [Set][mode] 73 [Run], (1), [Run]; [Set][mode] 74 [Run], (1), [Run]; [Set][mode] 75 [Run], (1), [Run];
ZEISS:
2400 baud Even parity CR LF command terminator T2000 emulation COMM mode
Models supported - Elta 3 / 4. Baud 1200, Parity odd. Modes available: Fine distance, current right/left mode, no angle setting
APPENDIX IV This is an example of the list of descriptions that can be specified for the softkeys at the prompt for a point description. This file is supplied on the software disc and can be transferred via the Connectivity kit, into the working directory, and is then automatically attached to the softkeys for point descriptions. To use these keys, press ~ then the desired softkey, L may have to be pressed to find the appropriate softkey. This file may be edited using Wordpad or the built in editor to accommodate your description codes. Make sure that any description added to the list has "" (quotation marks) around it. If using the built-in editor use the filer to locate the file in the working directory and press #EDIT@. When finished, press ` to save the changes.
DESC.LST %%HP: T(0); { "AC" "AL" "ANT" "AP" "BC" "BE" "BG" "BL" "BM" "BO" "BU" "B&CS" "B&CF" "BTM" "BWF" "CAP" "CATV" "CB" "CE" "CH" "CLA" "CLC" "CLD" "CLF" "CLG" "CLT" "CMO" "CMP" "CBR" "CR" "CO" "CP" "CT" "DB" "DK" "DF" "DG" "DH" "DPP" "DS" "EA" "EB" "EC" "ED" "EG" "EL" "EW" "EEQ" "ESH" "EXC" "FC" "FH" "FL" "FP" "FSH" "FR" "GA" "GEN" "GM" "GP" "GR" "GS" "GUY" "GV" "GYP" "HDP" "HE" "HUB" "H&T" "HVAC" "IBX" "IBR" "ICF" "ICG" "ICP" "ICT" "ICS" "ICO" "ICR" "IBF" "IBS" "NV" "IPF" "KP" "LC" "LI" "LI2" "LI4" "LP" "LR" "LS" "LU" "MA" "MAG" "MB" "MCR" "MH" "MHFO" "MHSS" "MHSD" "MHP" "MHT" "MHW" "MIC" "MONO" "MP" "MW" "ML" "N&F" "OC" "OK" "OT" "OP" "OHT" "PAT" "PAB" "PC" "PGD" "PGS" "PI" "PIV" "PKF" "PKS" "PLG" "PLR" "PLS" "PMR" "PMT" "POS" "POR" "PP" "PR" PRV" PTK" "PVT" "RCP" "RET" "RRF" "RRS" "RTB" "RW" "RD" "SD" "SCR" "SE" "SN" "SLB" "SOL" "SP" "SRS" "ST" "SV" "T&LS" "T&LF" "TB" "TC" "TP" "TFW" "TFY" "TFL" "TEL" "TL" "TOE" "TSB" "TVT" "TW" "UB" "UGC" "UGFO" "UGG" "UGP" "UGT" "UGW" "UP" "ULP" "UOP" "UOLP" "VK" "VP" "VR" "VS" "WLT" "WA" "WAP" "WIF" "WDF" "WF" "WRF" "WM" "WS" "WTS" "WTT" "WV" }
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