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TOC

Table of ContentsPreface ...............

Whats New with P

Chapter 1Installing Pocket-

Guide to InstallingStarting Pocket-3DMain Screen ........

Context (PToolbar ................Menu Bar ............Pocket-3D TechnicGPS Status Inform

GPS Status ....Monitor GView the RMonitor SaView ReceView PDOApply GPS

Total Station SMonitor PrSet Total SSet Total S

Chapter 2Setup Menu ........

GPS Applications Equipment ....Radios ...........Antenna ........i................................................... iii

ocket-3D ................................ ix

3D ............................................. 1-1 Pocket-3D ......................................... 1-2 ........................................................... 1-5............................................................. 1-6op-Up) Menu Options ....................... 1-9............................................................. 1-10............................................................. 1-12al Information ................................... 1-14ation ................................................... 1-15............................................................. 1-15PS Status Information ........................ 1-16eceivers Current Position ................ 1-16tellites and Enter the Mask ............... 1-17iver Information or Reset Receiver ... 1-17P Values ............................................ 1-18 Receiver Settings ............................. 1-18tatus ................................................... 1-19ism Position Information ................... 1-20tation Search Parameters ................... 1-20tation Tracking Sensitivity and Speed 1-21

................................................... 2-1

............................................................. 2-1

............................................................. 2-2

............................................................. 2-6

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Base Station ............................................................... 2-8Units ........................................................................... 2-11Exit ............................................................................. 2-12

Equipment Configuration Files ........................................ 2-13Sample Configuration 1: Range-pole with

HiPer Lite Receiver ................................................ 2-14mmGPS Applicatio

Equipment .....mmGPS Trans

TX CalibraEdit ChannBenchmarResection

mmGPS ReceiTotal Station Appl

Equipment .....Range-pole ....Sample Config

Robotic ApplicatioEquipment ...........Station Setup .......

Chapter 3Data Menu ...........

Project ..................Import/Export

Control .................Control PointsImport/Export

From TextConversio

Control Point OSurface .................

Current File orTIN SurfacRoad SurfaPlane SurfBest-fit PlaPocket-3D Reference Guide

ns ....................................................... 2-18............................................................. 2-19mitters ................................................. 2-19tion .................................................... 2-21el ........................................................ 2-23

k Check ............................................... 2-24............................................................. 2-25ver ....................................................... 2-27ications ................................................ 2-29............................................................. 2-29............................................................. 2-31uration 4: Prism and Total Station ..... 2-32ns ........................................................ 2-35............................................................. 2-36............................................................. 2-38

.................................................. 3-1............................................................. 3-2............................................................ 3-4............................................................. 3-13 ............................................................ 3-13............................................................ 3-16

File ..................................................... 3-17n Formats ............................................ 3-18

ptions ................................................ 3-21............................................................. 3-24 .............................................. 3-25e File .................................................. 3-26ce File ................................................ 3-28

ace File ............................................... 3-38ne Surface File .................................. 3-39

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Compare Surface ....................................................... 3-41Surface Options ......................................................... 3-44

Alignment ........................................................................ 3-46Current File or .............................................. 3-48

New ..................................................................... 3-49Edit ...................................................................... 3-55Delete .....

Import/Export From RD3To RD3 Fi

Options .........Layers ...........

Linework .............Current File orImport/Export

Points ..................Listing ..........

ConversioExport PoiConversio

Calculation WizardInverse BetweInverse BetweDistance/OffseDistance FromConvert PolyliConvert AlignTIN Surface frConvert PolyliBest-fit Plane fCompare Two

Clear Selection ....

Chapter 4Survey Menu ......

GPS Survey AppliConnect to GP

Measure Pts .........iii

............................................................. 3-55............................................................ 3-55 File .................................................... 3-55le ........................................................ 3-56............................................................. 3-57............................................................. 3-58............................................................. 3-60 .............................................. 3-60............................................................ 3-64

............................................................. 3-67

............................................................. 3-67n Formats ............................................ 3-69nt Files ............................................... 3-75n Formats ............................................ 3-76 .......................................................... 3-79

en Two Points ..................................... 3-79en Three Points ................................... 3-80t .......................................................... 3-82 Two End Pts ..................................... 3-84ne to Points ........................................ 3-87ment to Points ..................................... 3-89om Pts/Lines ...................................... 3-92ne to Alignment ................................. 3-93rom Points ......................................... 3-95

Surfaces ............................................. 3-96............................................................. 3-99

................................................... 4-1cations ................................................ 4-1S/Disconnect from GPS ..................... 4-2............................................................. 4-2

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Topo-shot ................................................................... 4-3Topo-shot With Offset ............................................... 4-4Control Point .............................................................. 4-5Reference Line ........................................................... 4-6Start Polyline ............................................................. 4-8Next Polyline Pt ......................................................... 4-9End Polyline ..Start Tape DimTape DimensioStop Tape DimOptions ..........

Auto-topo/Stop AuBy Distance ...By Time ........By Elevation .Polyline .........

Stake-out ..............Surface Check

Cut/Fill RMatch GraPoint List AlignmentPolyline ..CoordinateControl PoCreate/EdiSide SlopeMeasure SStake-out PStake-out NMeasure S

Stake-out PrevStake-out Nex

Sideslope V. SurfaceOptions ...

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............................................................. 4-9ension ................................................ 4-10n ......................................................... 4-11ension ................................................ 4-13............................................................. 4-13to-topo ................................................ 4-16............................................................. 4-16............................................................. 4-18............................................................. 4-19............................................................. 4-20............................................................. 4-21 ............................................................ 4-22eal-Time Updates ............................. 4-23de ........................................................ 4-26............................................................. 4-26 ............................................................ 4-28............................................................. 4-33 ........................................................... 4-34int ....................................................... 4-36t Custom Point List ............................ 4-38s .......................................................... 4-40take ..................................................... 4-43revious Point ..................................... 4-47ext Point ........................................... 4-48

take 1 .................................................. 4-48ious Point ............................................ 4-51t Point .................................................. 4-52Options ................................................ 4-53 Offset ................................................. 4-54............................................................. 4-55y Applications ................................... 4-58nnect Total Station ............................. 4-59

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Measure Pts ............................................................... 4-59Topo-shot With Offset ........................................ 4-59Options ................................................................ 4-60

Stake-out ................................................................... 4-61Options ................................................................ 4-62

Robotic Survey Applications ........................................... 4-64Start/Stop TracTurn Face .....Turn Instrume

Reflectorless Appl

Chapter 5Display Menu .....

Zoom ...................Cursor .................Show ...................Orientation ..........Grid Lines ...........Show Section ViewCut/fill History ....Grade Indicator ...Color Selection ...Language SelectioAbout Pocket-3D

Options .........Modify ..........

Indexv

king ................................................... 4-66............................................................. 4-66nt ......................................................... 4-67ication ................................................. 4-68

................................................... 5-1

............................................................. 5-2

............................................................. 5-3

............................................................. 5-4

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............................................................. 5-6 .......................................................... 5-7

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............................................................. 5-9n .......................................................... 5-11............................................................. 5-12............................................................. 5-13............................................................. 5-13

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Preface

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Whats New

Whats New with Pocket-3The following list brieflatest version (v9.1) of

D TP3 Project F All project/des

Topcon TP3 ficonfiguration f

Existing TIN/Rimported/expo

A brief summaviewed from th

D MX3 Machine stored with MX3 fiformat. Older (*.M

D Authorization mechanism has beeand to provide a belonger, you now haoption file on a USwill automatically See Starting Pock

D Grade Indicatcan be displayed wmode the user can similar to the one scut/fill updates to tix

he design surface. The grade-indicator option Dly describes new features and functions for the Pocket-3D.

iles:ign data is now contained within a single le, via 3D-Office, which is the standard project or all 9.1 series releases.

oad/Linework/Point/Control files can be rted for TP3 files.

ry of the TP3 project file contents can be e Project file(s) listing (Info).

Files all machine configurations are now le extensions and are in human-readable XML B3) machine configurations are not supported.

Codes the password protection n changed to allow a larger number of options tter security. Because the new codes are much ve the ability to import them directly from an B dongle, etc. Existing installs of Pocket-3D be upgraded to the new protection mechanism et-3D on page 1-5 for more information.

or A grade-indicator bar, similar to 3DMC, hen doing a surface check. In Surface Check now select to see a tri-color grade-indicator een in the 3DMC software that gives real-time

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is located in the display menu and only shows up when there is an active surface or alignment. To adjust the grade indicator settings, press and hold on the grade-indicator strip to access a sub-menu containing options for tolerances and range.See Cut/Fill Real-Time Updates on page 4-23 for more information on how to access and use the grade indicator.

D Cosmetic Cha Buttons now h

Menu items, sudescriptive bitm

D Miscellaneous File and point

can also be sor

Point descriptipreviously set

Multiple selectLayers, and Su

New layers candrop-down list

Updated projecprojection and

Polyline segme

The direction opop-up menu. pop-up menu, for one secondSee Main Scr

Also, in the coand single or mCalcs >LengthSee Main Scr

Polylines can n

Added supportdatum option tPocket-3D Reference Guide

nges:ave 3D edges.

rface, and equipment lists now have aps.

Changes:lists are now sorted alphabetically. Point lists ted by clicking the column header.

on fields are now drop-down lists where descriptions can be retrieved.

ions have been added for Points, Lines, rfaces.

now be created inside the layer selection .

tions list, now also includes support for table multiple datums.

nts can be viewed and edited within a list.

f a polyline can now be reversed by using the Click Linework>Reverse from the context which is activated by holding the stylus down or alternatively pressing the ALT button.een on page 1-6 for more information.

ntext menu, the length of the selected polyline ultiple polyline segments can be shown. Click :.

een on page 1-6 for more information.

ow be joined together.

for NAD83_NO_Trans. This is an added o support the use of a non-Topcon base station.


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There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters. When using a non-Topcon base station, a shift would appear. A third-party base receiver use to be the only option. See Support for non-Topcon Base Station on page 3-22 for more information.

The following list brieflatest version (v9.2) ofincremental release verMobile, Windows CE,

D Platforms In 1 controller platforruns on the FC-25

D Site-Link 3D connectivity, allowmessages to other 3jobsite.

NOTE: This imust be conneby Topcon or b

D DGPS You canfor the equipment cRTK corrections (oSample Configurafor details.

D RC-4 Pocket-3Dcommunicating wiConfiguration 4: Pdetails.

D Other Pocket-3files (up to 10 timezooming selection xi

ly describes new features and functions for the Pocket-3D. Version 9.2 of Pocket-3D is an sion of the Pocket-3D 9.x series for Windows and Windows XP/Vista/7 platforms.

addition to the FC-120, FC-200, and the GRS-ms and WIndows platforms, Pocket-3D now and FC-2500 controllers.

Pocket-3D now supports Site-Link ing users to transfer files, project data, and DMC, 3D-Office, and Pocket-3D users on the

s an Optional feature controlled by OAF. You cted to a Site-Link service (provided directly y a Site-Link server hosted on the job).

now select a GPS (Augmented) sensor type onfiguration, which allows you to run without r without RTK options in the receiver). See tion 4: Prism and Total Station on page 2-32

9.2 supports the new RC-4 modem for th robotic total stations. See Sample rism and Total Station on page 2-32 for

D 9.2 now handles significantly larger project s larger than before). Also, on-screen panning/with large data files is greatly improved.


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Chapter 1

Installing Pocket-3DWelcome to Pocket-3Dfiles, check cuts and filjobsite. This software chand-held controllerTDS Recon, or an H3DMC Bundle from To

Figure 1-1. Po

NOTE: Pocket-3D no1-1, the software contractors use to build job ls, layout points, and survey all or part of a omes on a CD and is ready to install on a such as, the Topcon FC-200 (Figure 1-1), a P iPAQand is only available as part of the pcon dealers.

cket-3D on Controller (Topcons FC-200)

w runs on FC-25 and FC-2500 controllers.

Installing Pocket-3D

1-2

Guide to Installing Pocket-3DPocket-3D installs on any hand-held controller that runs the Windows Pocket PC operating system, including Topcons FC-200. Pocket-3D initially loads onto your computer, then uses Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize with the controller and install Pocket-3D onto the controller.Microsoft website (wwcomputer before install

The Pocket-3D programthe 3DMC CD. It will ActiveSync will install

1. Connect your comBecause ActiveSynhas been loaded onat any time.

2. Insert the 3DMC scomputer. NavigatPocket-3D folder.

3. Click the Pocket-3click Next on the W

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ActiveSync is available for free from the w.microsoft.com) and must be installed on the ing Pocket-3D.

for your hand-held controller is located on first be loaded onto your computer, then it onto your controller.

puter and hand-held controller. c will automatically install Pocket-3D once it to the computer, this step is can be performed

oftware CD into the computer CD drive of the e to the CDs files using Explorer and open the

D setup icon to run the install program and elcome screen (Figure 1-2).

1-2. Begin Pocket-3D Installation

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4. Review the License Agreement. If you accept the terms, click the I accept... radio button, then click Next (Figure 1-3). Click I do not accept... to terminate the installation.

Figure 1-3.

5. Click Install to loa

Figure

6. With the computerstart up and retriev

If Pocket-3D is alrfrom the controllerprocess, double-cliActiveSync install 1-3

Review and Accept License Agreement

d Pocket-3D on the computer (Figure 1-4).

1-4. Install Pocket-3D on Computer

and controller connected, ActiveSync will e the controllers programs.

eady installed, ActiveSync ask to uninstall it . When ActiveSync completes the uninstall ck the Pocket-3D setup icon to have the software on the controller.


1-4

7. ActiveSync will begin the Pocket-3D install process for the hand-held controller (Figure 1-5).

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8. Click Yes to installcontroller (Figure 1

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1-5. Install Pocket-3D on Controller

Pocket-3D to the default directory on the -6).

1-6. Installing into Default Directory

r install completes, ActiveSync displays a controller for any further installation er, Pocket-3D has no further installation steps. ue.

t the install program (Figure 1-7 on page 1-5).

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Starting PoTo start Pocket-3D, prethe program list.

Upon initial startup, Poproperly run (Figure 1-mechanism has been chto provide better securiyou can import directlyExisting installs of Pocnew protection mechanvia the new Keygen2

Device identificat

Company name

Contact name

Company address1-5

ure 1-7. Finish Install and Exit

cket-3Dss theWindows icon and press Pocket3D in

cket-3D requires authorization codes to 8 on page 1-6). The password protection anged to allow a larger number of options and ty. Because the codes are much longer now, from an option file on a USB dongle, etc. ket-3D will automatically be upgraded to the ism. New users will require codes generated application.

ion Contact phone number

Contact email address

Software Type (Pocket-3D)


1-6

When you receive the authorization codes, enter them into the appropriate fields on the Device Identification screen and press Ok (Figure 1-8).

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Main ScreeThe Pocket-3D main wfollowing components:

Main Window disurface and machinfile and display op

Toolbar providesToolbar on page

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e 1-8. Enter Authorization Codes

rization codes can then be located on the n for easy access. To view updated installed een on page 1-6.

nindow (Figure 1-9 on page 1-7) has the

splays a graphical representation of the design e. The display varies according to the selected

tions.

icons for frequently used functions. See 1-10 for more information.

rization Codes: More options are now le to provide better security. Because new

are much longer, you can now import them y from an option file onto a USB dongle, etc.

g installs of Pocket-3D will automatically be ed to the new password protection nism.

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Menu bar contains pop-up menus for the various functions available in Pocket-3D. The following chapters describe each menu in detail.

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The pop-up menus on tcontain frequently accedata. To display the popoint, station, or polylipress the ALT button.

The pop-up (context) mand the information sel

Clear selection dsame as the Data

Alignment (Figure

Stakeout: stake

Use as referencreference line d

Segment Select e

Linework (Figure 1

Add linework:

Edit linework:

Add point to po

Offset: appliesselected linewo1-7

ure 1-9. Pocket-3D Main Screen

he main screen (Figure 1-15 on page 1-10) ssed functions, and information about selected p-up menu, rest the controllers stylus on the ne for at least one (1) second or alternatively

enu options depend on the type of file open ected.

eselects the selected entities (functions the Clear selection menu option).1-12 on page 1-9):

s out the selected point

e line: uses the selected alignment as a uring a stakeout

ntire polyline

-13 on page 1-9):

adds the selected linework

edits the selected linework

lyline: adds a point to the selected polyline

a user-defined horizontal/vertical offset to the rk.


1-8

Delete: deletes the selected linework or the last segment.

Stakeout polyline: stakes out the selected polyline

Close polyline: closes the selected polyline(s).

Use as reference line: uses the selected polyline as a reference line during a stake-out (Figure 1-10).

Reverse polylipolyline.

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Length: total le

Points adds, editson page 1-9)

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Sta: displays thwhere the stylu

Length: showssingle or multi


ne(s): reverses the direction of a selected

-10. Lengths Context Menu Option

ngth of selected polyline.

, deletes, or stakes-out point(s) (Figure 1-14

ds the selected point(s).

its the selected point(s).

deletes the selected point(s).

t: stakes out the selected point(s).

ommon polyline calculations (Figure 1-15 on

e identifier of the station closest to the point s was tapped.

you the length of the selected polyline and ple polyline segments.

1-11. Calcs Context Menu Option

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Move here move the selected entity with the mouse.

Properties displays the properties dialog box for the selected entity.

Delete points deletes the selected point(s).

Properties displays the properties dialog box for the selected entity.

Context (Pop-UFigure 1-12 through Fithe context menu optioparameters.

Figure 1-1

Figure 1-1

Figure 11-9

p) Menu Optionsgure 1-14 and Figure 1-15 on page 1-10 shows ns for Alignment, Linework, Point, and Calcs

2. Context Menu Alignment Options

3. Context Menu Linework Options

-14. Context Menu Points Options


1-10

Figure 1

ToolbarThe toolbar (Figure 1-1functions.

Figure 1-1

Table 1-1 lists and descTab

Icon

GPS Status

mmGPS Status

Total Station Status

Robotic Status

GPS, LPStype of coconnectioorange fo

In GPSinformdetails.

In mmGinformdetails.

In totalstation details.

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-15. Context Menu Calcs Options

6) contains icons for frequently used

6. Pocket-3D Toolbar GPS Example

ribes the available icons. le 1-1. Pocket-3D Toolbar Icons

Description

, mmGPS, total station status displays symbols for the ntrol application used on the jobsite, as well as the n status (red for unconnected, green for connected, and r low precisions in GPS applications).

control applications, press this icon to display GPS ation. See GPS Status Information on page 1-15 for

PS control applications, press this icon to display GPS ation. See GPS Status Information on page 1-15 for

station applications, press this icon to display total information. See Total Station Status on page 1-19 for

tic applications, press this icon to display robotic ation. See Robotic Survey Applications on page 4-64 ils.

Toolbar

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Zoom out decreases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button. The zooming pivot is the center of the screen.

Zoom in increases the magnification of the design view each time you screen.

Zoom winwhen dra

Zoom pre

Zoom ext

Info disdialog bo

Auto-pan

Selection window

Selection polygon

Pan

Click to r

Auto-pdisplayscreen.

Selectidrawin

Selectidrawin

Pan mthe scre

Table 1-1. Pocket-3D Toolbar Icons (Continued)

Icon Description1-11

tap this button. The zooming pivot is the center of the

dow increases the magnification of a design area wing a box around the selected area.

vious displays the previous design view.

ents displays the extent of the design view/area.

plays information for selected points/polylines and a x to save the information as a text file.

otate through the four button options:

an tracks the users current position in the field and s the position as a cross symbol in the middle of the Available only in GPS connection.

on window selects points/polylines on the screen when g a box around them.

on polygon selects point/polylines on the screen when g a polygon around them.

oves the design view around when pressing down on en and dragging.


1-12

Menu BarThe menu bar provides access to the Pocket-3D configuration, setup, display, and other jobsite functions (Figure 1-17). For details on the menus, see the following:

Setup Menu on p

Data Menu on pa

Survey Menu on

Display Menu on

Fig

Table 1-2 describes theTab

Menu

Setup Menus G

mmGPS

Total StationPocket-3D Reference Guide

age 2-1

ge 3-1

page 4-1

page 5-1

ure 1-17. Pocket-3D Menu Bar

functions available in each menu. le 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options

Functions

The options available in the Setup menu depend on the equipment file selected.

configures equipment and machine setups

configures radios, antennas, and base stations in GPS applications

configures transmitters and receivers in mmGPS applications

configures GRT-2000 setup and LS-2000 receivers in LPS applications

configures total stations and prisms in total station applications

sets the units for the job

PS

Menu Bar

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Data Menu The options available in the Data menu depend on the equipment file and design surface file selected.

creates, configures, and sets control point

Survey Menu

Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options (Continued)

Menu Functions

Gm

TSta1-13

files

creates, configures, and sets surface files

creates, configures and sets linework files

creates, configures and provides access to importing or exporting control and point files

performs various calculations

The options available in the Survey menu depend on the equipment file selected.

connects and disconnects the GPS receiver or total station

starts and stops tracking the total station in total station applications

sets the type of connection for the total station

enables and disables the use of a reflectorless total station in total station applications

measures points and polylines in the field

performs auto-topo operations for topographic surveys (not available for some total station instruments/applications)

performs stake-outs

PSmGPS

otal tion


1-14

For context menu optio

Pocket-3DInformatioTo view Pocket-3D infThe about Pocket-3D dapplication program, cnumber (Figure 1-18 o

See Main Screen on

Display Menu The options available in the Display menu depend on the equipment file selected and the types of data active.

zooms in, out, or pans around the main

Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options (Continued)

Menu FunctionsPocket-3D Reference Guide

ns, see Main Screen on page 1-6.

Technical normation, press DisplayAbout Pocket-3D. ialog box displays the version levels for the

opyright information, registration, and ID n page 1-15).

page 1-6 for viewing options.

screen

selects points and/or polylines individually or in bunches

shows the scale bar, the direction of travel, and/or the point of reference

orients the screen to a desired direction

displays, orients, aligns grid lines as desired

shows a section view of the design surface (only available for certain surfaces)

shows the cut/fill history (available for mmGPS applications)

shows the grade indicator when an active surface displays.

changes the background color

selects the language for Pocket-3D on the next start up of program

displays the about Pocket-3D dialog box

GPS Status Information

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F

GPS StatuOnce connected to a Gtoolbar turns green (GPview or edit the differenon page 1-16).

GPS StatusWhile in GPS control, angle or reset the receitoolbar. The GPS statu16).

The color of the buttonstatus of the system.

Background color with Pocket-3D; recommunicating wi

Hardware symbol corresponding sensbetween 3 and 10 sweak signal); aftersignal). 1-15

igure 1-18. About Pocket-3D

s InformationPS/mmGPS system, the status button on the S) or blue (mmGPS). Press the status button to t application-specific parameters (Figure 1-19

to view GPS information, change the mask ver, press the GPS status button on the s dialog box displays (Figure 1-19 on page 1-

and state of the hardware symbol indicates the

green means the entire system communicates d means all or some part of the system is not th Pocket-3D; orange means low precisions.

state if the symbol is crossed out, the or/receiver is not available. If the radio link is econds old, the radio icon will flash (bad or

10 seconds, it will be crossed out (unavailable


1-16

Figure 1-19. G

Monitor GPS StTo monitor the fix statubutton. The Fix tab dis

The initialization s

Total sats tracked satellites being trac

GPS sats used and GLONASS satellit

Horz. RMS and Vequality computed fSquare)

View the ReceiTo view the current postatus button, then tap The Position tab displapage 1-17):

latitude, longitude,

northing, easting, a

the distance from t

GPS Status Icon mmGPS GPS Status IconPocket-3D Reference Guide

PS/mmGPS Status Button and Dialog Box

atus Informations of the GPS+ receiver, press the GPS status

plays the following information (Figure 1-19):

tatus of the GPS+ and mmGPS system

the total (GPS and GLONASS) number of ked

GLONASS sats used the number of GPS and es being used

rt. RMS an estimation of the positioning rom a valid satellite status (RMS = Root Mean

vers Current Positionsition of the GPS+ receiver, press the GPS the Position tab on the GPS status dialog box.ys the following information (Figure 1-20 on

and ellipsoid height of the GPS+ antenna

nd elevation of the GPS+ antenna

he receiver to the base station


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Monitor Satellites and Enter the MaskTo monitor the current distribution of satellites or enter the mask angle for satellites, press the GPS status button, then tap the Satellites tab on the GPS status dialog box.The Satellites tab displays the following information (Figure 1-20).

Satellite plot dispcurrent mask angle

Blue dots: GPS

Red-with-cross

Black dots: unu

Red mask circl

Mask enters and

Figure

View Receiver ITo view the receivers GPS status button, thebox. Use the left/right

The Info tab displays t Identification infor

information (type,

Reset receiver prfor the GPS+ recei1-17

lays used and unused satellites, and the .

satellites

dots: GLONASS satellites

sed satellites

e: satellites inside will be used for positioning

sets the mask angle for the job.

1-20. Position and Satellites Tabs

nformation or Reset ReceiverID number and firmware version, press the n tap the Info tab on the GPS status dialog arrows to navigate to the Info tab.he following (Figure 1-21 on page 1-18):

mation, firmware revision, and radio link latency, and quality) for the receiver.

ess to clear all data and reset all settings stored ver.


1-18

Reset RTK press to reset RTK ambiguities.

View PDOP ValuesTo view PDOP values for planning purposes, press the GPS status button, then tap the Planning tab on the GPS status dialog box. Use the left/right arrows to

The Planning tab dispcovers a 24-hour perio

Press Next to displ Press Previous to d

Figu

Apply GPS ReceTo apply advanced GPbutton, then tap the AdGPS status dialog box.Advanced tab. The Advanced tab con

Use multipath redureflections from ne

Use GLONASS sacalculations and toPocket-3D Reference Guide

navigate to the Planning tab.lays PDOP information at an hourly scale and d (Figure 1-21).

ay PDOP values for the next day.

isplay PDOP values for past days.

re 1-21. Info and Planning Tabs

iver SettingsS receiver settings, press the GPS status vanced tab (Figure 1-22 on page 1-19) on the Use the left/right arrows to navigate to the

tains the following GPS receiver settings.

ction leave enabled to reduce multiple arby objects.

tellites leave enabled to include in position display on the satellite plot.


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Total StationWhile in total station cchange search area or cTotal Station status bupage 1-20).

The color of the buttonstatus of the system.

Background color with Pocket-3D; recommunicating wi

Hardware symbol corresponding sens

The instrument selectethat display.

NOTE

For noremain1-19

Figure 1-22. Advanced Tab

Statusontrol, to view total station information, hange track sensitivity and speed, press the tton on the toolbar (Figure 1-23 on

and state of the hardware symbol indicates the

green means the entire system communicates d means all or some part of the system is not th Pocket-3D.

state if the symbol is crossed out, the or/receiver is not available.

d during equipment setup determines the tabs

n-robotic total stations, the prism symbol will crossed out.


1-20

Figure 1-23. T

Monitor Prism PTo monitor the positionstatus button. The Pos(Figure 1-23):

whether or not the

horizontal/vertical

northing, easting, a

Set Total StatioTo set total station searbutton, then tap the Sea(Figure 1-24 on page 1

Depending on the totalselect the following infOk:

Search wait (secs) station starts to sea

Pattern selects th

Search area left andarea at the total sta

Total Station Status IconPocket-3D Reference Guide

otal Station Status Button and Dialog Box

osition Information status of the prism, press the Total Station

ition tab displays the following information

prism is connected and tracks the total station

angles and slope distance to the prism

nd elevation of the prism

n Search Parametersch parameters, press the Total Station status rch tab on the total station status dialog box

-21).

station used and the sensor type, enter or ormation (Figure 1-24 on page 1-21) and press

sets the wait time in seconds until the total rch for the prism (robotic total stations only).

e pattern for tracking the prism.

right of prism when enabled, sets the search tion for tracking the prism.


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Above and below prism enter the angle above and below the prism in which to search.

Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and SpeedTo set total station tracStation status button, status dialog box.

Figure1-21

king parameters (Figure 1-24), press the Total then tap the Track tab on the total station

1-24. Search Tab for Total Station


Notes:

1-22 Pocket-3D Reference Guide

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Chapter 2

Setup MenuDepending on the applSetup menu contains dcomponents.

GPS ApplicIn GPS applications, thmenu items. Some menconfigured (machine o

Equipment

Radios

Antenna

Base Station

mmGPS transmitte

mmGPS receiver (

Units

Figure 2-2-1ication (GPS, mmGPS, or total station), the ifferent options for configuring system

ationse Setup menu (Figure 2-1) has the following u items depend on the type of equipment

r rover).

rs (mmGPS application)

mmGPS application)

1. Setup Menu for GPS Applications

Setup Menu

2-2

EquipmentThe Equipment menu creates and edits equipment configuration files. Equipment configuration files contain information specific to the equipment; such as, machine type, receiver type and location, dimensions of the cutting edge, offset lengths depending on the position of the receiver

To access available equEquipment (Figure 2-

F

From the Equipment cpage 2-3), equipment cPocket-3D and transfermachine configuration.before grading.) Refer more information on th

NOTICEEquipmstationPocket-3D Reference Guide

, and radio configuration.

ipment configuration files, tap Setup 2).

igure 2-2. SetupEquipment

onfigurations dialog box (Figure 2-3 on onfiguration files can be created within red to the machine Control Box to be used for (A machine configuration file must be created to the System Five-3D Reference Manual for e Control Box.

ent setup is used for Rover setups, not Base setups.

GPS Applications

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Figure 2-3.

Once equipment configinternal memory, they of the job, depending o

On the Equipment conthe Configuration namand create an Equipmeinformation and press Noptions for Pocket-3D.

Configuration namConfiguration.

Machine type selThe screens displatype selection.

Sensor select theGPS antenna, GPS2000 for 3-track cu

Location select thpole, Middle for B

Units select the u

Note: These unit2-3

Equipment Configurations Dialog Box

uration files are created and stored in the can be selected and adjusted at the beginning n the receivers setup.

figurations dialog box, press New to display e/type dialog box (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4)

nt Configuration file. Enter the following ext. Some selections depend on purchased

e type a name for the Equipment

ect Range pole, Bulldozer, or Motor grader. y different settings depending on the machine

type of sensor used on the machine; either Augmented, mmGPS Receiver, Prism, or LS-rb & gutter.

e sensors location; Top of pole for Range ulldozer, or Left/Right for Motor grader.

nit of measure.

s do not relate to job units.

Setup Menu

2-4

Figu

On the antenna informinformation using the sstep and press Next. Thto illustrate the setup.

For range poles, enter(Figure 2-5):

Antenna type sel

Antenna height efrom antenna meas

Measured to enteheight was measur

Connection (Pockebetween controller

Figure 2-5. Pocket-3D Reference Guide

re 2-4. Configuration Name/Type

ation dialog box, enter the following ame units of measure entered in the previous ese settings have a corresponding Image tab

the following antenna information

ect the type of antenna.

nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna urement point to pole tip.

r where on the GPS+ antenna the antenna ed.

t-3D) select the communication port used and instrument.

Range Pole Antenna Setup Information

GPS Applications

P/N 7010-0628

On the radio setup dialog box (Figure 2-6), set the following parameters and press Next:

Radio type the type of radio.

Connected the port used for radio connection.

Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS+

Format current GRTCM corrections

On the Machine configpress Finish to save th

Figure 2-7. Ma2-5

receiver.

PS+ systems are capable of either CMR or .

Figure 2-6. Radio Setup

uration complete dialog box (Figure 2-7), e configuration file.

chine Configuration Complete Dialog Box

Setup Menu

2-6

RadiosTo configure radio settings, tap SetupRadios (Figure 2-8).

On the radio setup dialOk (Figure 2-9 on pag

Radio type the ty

Port the port used

Baud rate the speunit and the GPS+


Configure changchannel configuraSelect the desired cdisplays. Press SetPocket-3D Reference Guide

Figure 2-8. SetupRadio

og box, set the following parameters and press e 2-7):

pe of radio.

for radio connection.

ed of communication rate between the radio receiver.


es the radio channel; press to display the tion dialog box (Figure 2-9 on page 2-7). hannel and the corresponding Frequency

to apply the radio channel parameters.

GPS Applications

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Figure 2-9. Radio S

AntennaTo edit/view antenna m(Figure 2-10).

F

On the antenna setup dpress Ok (Figure 2-11

Antenna type sel

Antenna height e

Measured to enteheight was measur2-7

etup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes

easurements, tap SetupAntenna

igure 2-10. SetupAntenna

ialog box, set the following parameters and on page 2-8):


nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna.


Setup Menu

2-8

Units select the unit of measure.

Base StationTo set Base Station inf(Figure 2-12).

Fig

On the base station conpage 2-9), set the follo

Control point selposition from the c

NOTE

If the BdisconDisconPocket-3D Reference Guide

Figure 2-11. Antenna Setup

ormation, tap SetupBase Station

ure 2-12. SetupBase Station

figuration dialog box (Figure 2-13 on wing parameters and press Next:ect the appropriate control point for the base ontrol point drop-down list.

ase station menu item is unavailable, nect from the GPS receiver (Survey nect from GPS).

GPS Applications

P/N 7010-0628

Connection (Pocket-3D) select the connection to the receiver.

Figure

On the antenna setup dparameters and press O

Antenna type sel

Antenna height e

Measured to enteheight was measur

Units select eithe

Figure 2-9

2-13. Base Station Configuration

ialog box (Figure 2-14), set the following k:


nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna.


r meters, feet, inches, or centimeters.

2-14. Antenna Setup Base Station

Setup Menu

2-10

On the radio setup dialog box, set the following parameters (Figure 2-15):

Radio type the type of radio.

Port the port used for radio connection.

Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS+


Configure changchannel configuradesired channel an

Set press to appl Next press to dis

(Figure 2-16 on pa

Figure 2-15. Radio S

On the GPS receiver sedo the following and p

Use co-op trackingmultipath reductionreceiver (non-mov

Use multipath redufrom nearby objectPocket-3D Reference Guide

receiver.


es the radio channel; press to display the tion dialog box (Figure 2-15). Select the d the corresponding Frequency displays.

y the radio channel parameters.

play the GPS receiver settings dialog box ge 2-11).

etup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes

ttings dialog box (Figure 2-16 on page 2-11) ress Finish to connect to the GPS receiver. if enabled, allows higher efficiency of . This option is only valid for a base station

ing).

ction if enabled, reduces multiple reflections s.

GPS Applications

P/N 7010-0628

Use GLONASS satellites if enabled, these satellites will not be included in the position calculations and will not display on the satellite plot if disabled.

Figure

UnitsTo set project units, tap

On the units dialog boxunits for each item fromPocket-3D saves the en

The units can be changthe changes.

Distances select feet, or Feet + Inc2-11

2-16. Select GPS Receiver Settings

SetupUnits (Figure 2-17).

Figure 2-17. SetupUnits

(Figure 2-18 on page 2-12), select the desired the drop-down lists. Press Ok to continue;

tered units.

ed at any time; Pocket-3D automatically saves

either Meters, US Survey feet, International hes.

Setup Menu

2-12

If using Feet+Inches, all values will show as 1'11''1/2 where 12 inches equal 1 foot and any value smaller than an inch will show as a fraction of an inch.

Decimal Places select either 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 decimal places. Angles select either DDMMSS, NDDMMSSE, Gons, or

DD.DDDD. Areas select eithe

Hectares. Volumes select e

Coords select eitX-Y-Z, or X-Y-Z S

Stations select ei1+000.000.

Grades select eith

F

ExitTo exit Pocket-3D, tapscreen. The Confirmatpage 2-13). Press Yes tmain screen.Pocket-3D Reference Guide

r Square meters, Square feet, Acres, or

ither Cubic meters or Cubic yards. her North-East-Elev, East-North-Elev,outh Azimuth.ther 100.000, 1+00.000, 10+0.000, or

er Percent (%), Run : Rise, or Rise : Run.

igure 2-18. Units Parameters

the icon in the upper-right corner of the ion dialog box displays (Figure 2-19 on o exit the program or press No to return to the

Equipment Configuration Files

P/N 7010-0628

Figure 2-19.

EquipmentEquipment configuratimachine, GPS+ receivesetup. Pocket-3D uses information on the mai

The following sectionsone for a range-pole wgrader machine rover wLS-2000 receiver, and

An equipment configur

Import the file creathrough the compaProject on page 3

Create the file man2-13

Pocket-3D Exit Confirmation Dialog Box

Configuration Fileson files contain information on the specific r, prism, radio, etc., for the job application and this information to accurately portray jobsite n screen.

provide example equipment configurations: ith a HiPer Lite receiver, one for a motor ith mmGPS, one for a motor grader with an

another one for a prism/total station setup.

ation file can be created in one of two ways:

ted at the System Five-3D Control Box ct flash card using the Copy button. See -2 for details.

ually.

Setup Menu

2-14

Sample Configuration 1: Range-pole with HiPer Lite ReceiverBefore initializing or localizing a GPS+ system, there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket-3D. The following procedure is an example of a HiPer Lite receiver configuration.

1. Press SetupEqudisplays.

2. On the Machine fichange a selected fon page 2-15).

3. On the Configuratequipment paramepage 2-15):

Configuration Configuration

Machine type

Sensor select

Mounting localist.

Units select tdrop-down list

NOTICEIncorrehave aPocket-3D Reference Guide

ipment. The Machine files dialog box

les dialog box, press New to create (or Edit to ile) an equipment configuration (Figure 2-20

ion name dialog box, set the following ters, and press Next (Figure 2-20 on

name enter a name for the Equipment file on the alphanumeric pop-up keyboard.

select Range pole from the drop-down list. GPS Antenna from the drop-down list. tion select Top of pole from the drop-down

he type of unit measurement from the .

ct measurements or typographical errors will direct affect on grading accuracy.


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Figure 2-20

4. Enter the followingmeasurement entercontinue (Figure 2Image tab to illustr

Antenna type

Antenna heigh

Measured to

Connection (P

Figure 2-21. An

5. On the advanced dfollowing radio pa(Figure 2-22 on pa2-15

. Equipment Configuration Dialog Box

information using the same units of ed in the previous step, then press Next to -21). These settings have a corresponding ate the setup.

select Topcon HiPer Lite. t enter the antennas measured height.

select either Base or Rim.ocket-3D) select the appropriate connection.

tenna Information Dimensions/Image Tab

ialog box (Figure 2-22 on page 2-16), set the rameters, and press Next to continue ge 2-16):

Setup Menu

2-16

Radio type for a HiPer Lite, the default is selected; otherwise, select the radio type for the receiver.

Connected to select serial port (usually Port C) from the drop-down list.

Baud rate select 38400 from the drop-down list.

Format selec

6. Press Finish to savPressing Cancel wlost.

Figu

7. On the Equipmentedited configuratio(Figure 2-23).

8. At the verificationas the current equip

Figure 2Pocket-3D Reference Guide

t CMR from the drop-down list.

e the configuration file (Figure 2-22).

ill cause the configurations information to be

re 2-22. Radio Setup Dialog Box

configuration dialog box, select the new or n file, and press Ok to continue

screen, press Finish to apply the configuration ment (Figure 2-23).

-23. Select Equipment Configuration


P/N 7010-0628

GPS Augmented Sensor Type Now you can select a GPS (Augmented) sensor type, which allows you to run without RTK corrections (or without RTK options in your receiver) and to perform rough grade-checking and stakeout using GPS positions computed with the help of the WAAS (North America) or EGNOS (Europe) GPS augmentation system. The expected position accuracies can range from anywhere bdepending on satellite

Sample Configurationfollowing procedure isthe sensor type for GPS

1. Follow steps 1 & 2dialog box, select GNext.

2. On the Dimensionenter antenna heighselect the appropricorresponding Ima

3. Press Next to displ(Figure 2-25 on pa

Figure 2-24. Exampl2-17

etween 0.5 and 4.0 (0.2m and 1.5m) availability.

: GPS Augmented Sensor Type The an example of selecting GPS (Augmented) as .

above, then on the Configuration name PS (Augmented) as the sensor type, and press

s tab (Figure 2-24), select the antenna type, t, measure to either the Base or the Rim, and

ate connection for Pocket-3D. The ge tab illustrates the setup.ay the Equipment configuration dialog box ge 2-18).

e GPS (Augmented) Equipment Configuration

Setup Menu

2-18

4. On the Equipment configuration dialog box (Figure 2-25), select the new or edited configuration file and press Ok.

5. At the verification screen (Figure 2-25), press Yes to apply the configuration file as the current equipment.

Figure 2

mmGPS ApIn mmGPS applicationfollowing additional mthe Setup menu for mmapplications. Other diff

mmGPS transmitte

mmGPS receiver

Figure 2-26

mmGPS IcPocket-3D Reference Guide


plicationss, the Setup menu (Figure 2-26) has the enu items. Except for mmGPS setup options, GPS applications is the same as for GPS erences are noted below.

rs

. Setup Menu for mmGPS Applications

on

mmGPS Applications

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EquipmentFor further details on the Equipment menu option and setup screens, see Equipment on page 2-2. During rover equipment setup for mmGPS applications, an additional screen configures GPS connections; machine setups for mmGPS remains the same.

mmGPS TranTransmitter calibrationusing the Transmitterscontains a list of transmunique channels using button on the transmittbroadcasts on.

To set up transmitter in(Figure 2-27).

Figure

The Transmitters tab page 2-20):

To select a Serial between the controBluetooth compo

To add a transmitnumber or other de

To delete a transm2-19

smitters data must first be downloaded into Pocket-3D tab (Figure 2-28 on page 2-20). Once this tab itters, up to four transmitters can be set up on

the channel tabs (see below). The channel er determines the channel that the transmitter

formation, tap SetupmmGPS transmitters

2-27. SetupmmGPS Transmitters

performs the following (Figure 2-28 on

Cable select the communication port used ller and transmitter; either COM or rt.

ter tap Add and enter a transmitter serial scription.

itter select a transmitter and tap Delete.

Setup Menu

2-20

To calibrate the transmitter see TX Calibration on page 2-21.

To load transmitter data for the first time tap Download to retrieve calibration data from the connected transmitter. The download is complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column.

Figure 2-28. V

The Channel tab displ(Figure 2-29 on page 2

Channel the chan

Transmitter the I

ControlPt. the co

Height the heigh

Edit Channel sePocket-3D Reference Guide

iew Transmitters Loaded into Pocket-3D

ays the following transmitter information -21):

nel the transmitter is using.

D of the transmitter.

ntrol point over which the transmitter is set up.

t of the transmitter.

e Edit Channel on page 2-23.

mmGPS Applications

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Figure 2-29

TX CalibrationThe transmitter calibraincline in the self-leveloffset to the transmittefor this function and thfeet) away. The height in relation to the transm

To begin a resection, tathe transmitter setup don-screen (Figure 2-30

NOTICE

If the sduringmessagRover 2-21

. Enter Transmitter Channel Information

tion (adjustment) function fixes errors in ing mechanism of the transmitter, applying an r. The transmitter must be in calibration mode e Rover setup approximately 30 meters (100 of the sensor must be at an angle less than 1 itter.

p TX Calibration on the Transmitters tab of ialog box. If needed, check the setup listed on page 2-22) and tap OK.

ensor experiences excessive movement any stage of the adjustment, an error e will display. Press Cancel and stabilize the pole. Then press TX calibration again.

Setup Menu

2-22

Figure 2-

On the transmitter adjfollow the instructions

Figure 2-

When the adjustment cthe offsets (Figure 2-32

If both Axis measuneeded at the transPocket-3D Reference Guide

30. Begin TX Calibration Adjustment

ustment process dialog boxes (Figure 2-31), on each screen. Press Next to continue.

31. Transmitter Adjustment Process

ompletes, the Adjustment dialog box displays on page 2-23).

rements are less than 10'', no adjustment is mitter.

mmGPS Applications

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If either or both Axis measurements are more than 10'', disconnect from the sensor and connect to the transmitter.

Press Finish to upload the adjustments to the transmitter. When finished uploading, the transmitter will apply the adjustments and turn off.

Fi

Edit ChannelTo edit information forbutton on the ChannelOn the edit channel diparameters and press O1. Transmitter selec

list.

2. Control point selposition from the d

TIP

After lthe traThe traof time

NOTE

This plevelincontro2-23

gure 2-32. Adjustment Results

the selected transmitter, tap the Edit Channel tab (Figure 2-33 on page 2-24).

alog box, edit and select the following k to save (Figure 2-33 on page 2-24).t the desired transmitter from the drop-down

ect the control point for the transmitters rop-down list.

oading the new self-leveling offset data into nsmitter, re-calibrate to check the system. nsmitter may need to be calibrated a couple s depending on site conditions.

rocess only applies an offset to the self-g mechanism to ensure correct grade. The l point file is not affected.

Setup Menu

2-24

3. TX height enter the height of the transmitter.

4. Measured to select where on the transmitter (Base or Mark/Slant) the height was measured.

5. Benchmark check see Benchmark Check on page 2-24.

6. Resection see Resection on page 2-25.

Benchmark CheThis function determinknown control point (b

To take a height measucheck on the channel sinformation (Figure 2-3

FigPocket-3D Reference Guide

Figure 2-33. Edit Channel

ckes the height of the mmGPS transmitter over a enchmark) or a point of known elevation.

rement of the transmitter, tap Benchmark etup dialog box after entering transmitter 4).

ure 2-34. Begin Height Check

mmGPS Applications

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On the transmitter height dialog box, select one of the following and press OK to measure (Figure 2-35). During the measurement, the Measuring dialog box displays. 1. If the transmitter is set up over a known control point, tap the first

radio button, then select the control point from the drop-down list.

2. If the transmitter isthe second radio bureceiver.

When done, the Transmdifference between theand the calculated heig

3. Press OK to apply4. Press Cancel to ex

Figure 2

ResectionThe resection function using the rover and threresection are adequate ferror estimate will alsoadjustment will fine-tu

When performing a resaccurate measurements2-25

set up over a point with a known elevation tap tton, then enter the elevation of the Rover

itter height fields display the vertical height originally specified for the transmitter ht (Figure 2-35).

the measured height to the transmitter setup.

it without saving the measurement.

-35. Measure Height of Transmitter

measures an unknown transmitter location e or more points. In general, the results from a or horizontal positioning of the transmitter (an display). Performing a height check and ne the calculated elevation.

ection, use the following guidelines to ensure at the Rover points:

Setup Menu

2-26

take measurements at three or more points around the Base transmitter in a balanced, symmetrical pattern (not clustered in one area)

have the sensor facing towards the transmitter during each measurement

angle the sensor bebeam, not straight

To begin a resection, tadialog box (Figure 2-3

F

On the resection dialogMeasure (Figure 2-37 Measuring dialog box field will increment by

Duration (secs) emeasure the point.

H. Precision / V. Pprecision, in the pr

Measure After thhorizontal and vert(Figure 2-37 on paimprove the positio

Reset press to clPocket-3D Reference Guide

tween 6 higher or lower than the transmitters on

p the Resection button on the channel setup 6).

igure 2-36. Begin Resection

box, enter the following parameters and press on page 2-27). During the measurement, the displays. When done, the Pts. in calculation one.

nter the duration, in seconds, in which to

recision enter a horizontal / vertical ojects units, with which to measure the point.

ree points have been successfully measured, ical errors for the measured point will display ge 2-27). Further measurements should nal error.

ear measurements and start again.

mmGPS Applications

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The point name will be automatically added to the list of control points as TX-[n] (Resected), where n is the channel number. Subsequent resections with the same transmitter will overwrite any previous points.

mmGPS RecTo set mmGPS receive(Figure 2-38).

Figure 2-38

On the mmGPS setup press Ok (Figure 2-39

GPS port select treceiver and senso2-27

Figure 2-37. Resection

eiverr information, tap SetupmmGPS receiver

. Select mmGPS Receiver Parameters

dialog box, set the following parameters and on page 2-28):

he port used for communication between r (typically port D).

Setup Menu

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Sensitivity select Auto to automatically control the mmGPS receivers detection level of the transmitters signal.

Select a different setting when working at very short or very long distances, or during inclement weather that can affect laser detection.

Channels select t

Firmware the firmcalibration data fro

Advanced select

mmGPS aidedto assist in init

Calc weighted mmGPS eleva

Figure 2-39Pocket-3D Reference Guide

he channel to scan for mmGPS connection.

ware version displays after the download of m the connected transmitter completes.

advanced mmGPS options:

initialization: select to use the mmGPS signal ializing the GPS receiver.

mmGPS/GPS elevation: select to combine tions and GPS elevations.

. Select mmGPS Receiver Information

Total Station Applications

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Total Station ApplicationsIn total station applications, the Setup menu has a Range-pole menu item (Figure 2-40).

Figure 2-40. S

EquipmentFor further details on thsee Equipment on pa

For the range pole and information during equpage 2-30), then press

Instrument select

1. Vert. prism heig

Prism constant endependent on the ma single prism and

Connection (PockeCOM 2 (Serial 1),

Total Station Icon2-29

etup Menu for Total Station Applications

e Equipment menu option and setup screens, ge 2-19.

total station, enter and select the following ipment configuration (Figure 2-41 on Next: the desired total station (GPT8000).

ht enter the vertical height of the prism.

ter the prism constant. This constant is anufacturer of the prism; usually 30 mm for

zero for a 360 prism.

t-3D) select the COM1(Serial Port), or Bluetooth (on equipped total stations).

Setup Menu

2-30

Figure 2-4

On the Advanced dialowant to connect the totpress Next.

Cable in STD modstandard cable.

Cable in Ext. Linkcable

RC4 Modem (Ext.RC4 modem

Remote Control control.

Baud rate select

Data Bits select e

Stop Bits select e

Parity select eith

NOTE

For a cexampStandaPocket-3D Reference Guide

1. Setup/Image Tabs for Total Station

g box (for prism sensors only), select how you al station (Figure 2-42 on page 2-31), then

e select to connect the total station via

mode select to connect the total station via

Link) select to connect the total station via

select to connect the total station via remote

either 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 ither 7 or 8ither 1 or 2 er Odd or Even

onventional total station, the GTS 200 for le, you can only connect via Cable in rd Mode.


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Figure 2-42

A confirmation box disPress Finish (Figure 2-

Figu

Range-poleTo set up the range polpage 2-32).

On the range pole setuor enter the following p

NOTE

The APrism 2-31

. Select Total Station Connection Type

plays to save the machine configuration file. 43).

re 2-43. Save the Configuration

e, tap SetupRange-pole (Figure 2-44 on

p dialog box (Figure 2-44 on page 2-32), select arameters and press Ok.

dvanced dialog box is only available when a sensor is selected.

Setup Menu

2-32

Units select the unit of measure.

NOTE: These units do not relate to job units. Vert. dist. from prism center to pole tip enter the measured

distances for the prism and the offset.

Height of prism: enter the vertical height of the prism.

Prism offset: e

Figu

Sample ConfTotal StationBefore beginning to traconfiguration file definan example of a prism station.

1. Press SetupEquconfiguration file.

2. On the Machine fichange) a total stat

3. On the Configuratequipment paramepage 2-33).

Configuration

Machine type

Sensor selectPocket-3D Reference Guide

nter the prism offset.

re 2-44. Range Pole Parameters

iguration 4: Prism and

ck a prism, there must be an equipment ed in Pocket-3D. The following procedure is configuration for a GPT-8000 series total

ipment to create or select an equipment The following steps describe creating a file.

les dialog box, press New to create (or Edit to ion configuration (Figure 2-45 on page 2-33).

ion name dialog box, set the following ters, and press Next (Figure 2-45 on

name enter a name for the configuration file.

select Range pole from the drop-down list.

prism from the drop-down list.


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Location select Top of pole from the drop-down list.

Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop-down list.

Figure 2-45. Eq

4. Enter the sensor inentered in the prev(Figure 2-46 on paImage tab to illustr

Instrument sedrop-down list

Vert. prism he

Prism constantdependent on tfor a single pri

Connection (Pused between tport) or Blueto2-33

uipment Configuration File for Total Station

formation using the same units of measure ious step, then press Next to continue ge 2-34). These settings have a corresponding ate the setup.

lect the desired total station from the .

ight enter the vertical height of the prism.

enter the prism constant. This constant is he manufacturer of the prism; usually -30 mm sm and zero for a 360 prism.

ocket-3D) select the communication port he controller and instrument; COM1 (Serial oth on equipped total stations.

Setup Menu

2-34

Figure 2

5. On the Advanced drate, Data Bits, Stowith the total statio

NOTE: The RC4 communicate with

6. Press Finish to savNOTE: Pressing Cinformation to be l


-46. Sensor Information Dialog Box

ialog box, select the connection type, Baud p Bits, and Parity used for communication n and press Next to continue (Figure 2-47). Modem is now supported in order to robotic total stations.

e the configuration file (Figure 2-47).

ancel will cause the configurations ost.

2-47. Select Advanced Parameters

Robotic Applications

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7. On the Equipment configuration dialog box (Figure 2-48), select the new or edited configuration file, and press Ok to return to the main screen.

Figure 2

Robotic ApThe Setup menu for rorange pole applicationsbelow.

Figure 2-49. S2-35


plicationsbotic applications is about the same as for (Figure 2-49). The differences are noted

etup Menu for Total Station Applications

Setup Menu

2-36

EquipmentTo communicate to the controller using the radio, do the following:

1. Click SetupEquipmentNew. The Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37).

2. For the range pole robotic applicationPrism as the senso

3. Select GTS900MCcontroller and the iGTS900 [Figure 2-Modem (COM3)(((Figure 2-51 on pa

4. Press Next. 5. The Setup/Image d6. Press Next again (t

via the Radio Mod(Figure 2-51 on paPocket-3D Reference Guide

and robot application, enter a name for the , select Range pole as machine type, and a r type.

as the communication port used between the nstrument (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) (or 51 on page 2-37]) and connect via Radio Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) or RC3/BT COM6 ge 2-37).

ialog box displays (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37).

he Advanced dialog box displays) to connect em (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) or the RC3 ge 2-37).

Equipment

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Figure 2-50. U

The type of communicconfiguration.

Figure 2-51. Using 2-37

sing Radios (COM3) as Communication

ation selected determines the equipment setup

RC3 (BT COM6) as the Communication Device

Setup Menu

2-38

Station SetupTo set the occupy and backsight stations of the instrument, tap SetupStation Setup (Figure 2-52).

Fig

On the setup method dparameters for the fourpt, Known station & azUnknown pts, then pre

Known station & BS ppoint and a backsight psite.

1. On the Setup meththe following param

Instrument heiinstrument.

Units enter thinstrument, the

The backsight setdisplays.

2. On the backsight sparameters, then pr

Filter List sedrop-down list

Layer select Pocket-3D Reference Guide

ure 2-52. SetupStation Setup

ialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39), set the station setup methods: Known station & BS imuth, New station by Resection, and ss Next.

ts: the most common method. Select a station oint from the list of control points for the job

od dialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39), set eters:

ght enter the measured height of the

e units used to measure the height of the n press Next.up dialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39)

etup dialog box, select or enter the following ess Next:

lect either Control points or Point from the .

a layer from the drop-down list.

Station Setup

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Station select the control point over which the instrument is set (only if Point is selected in the FIlter List field above).

Backsight select the control point used as the backsight.

Backsight has prism check mark this box if the backsight has a prism.

Target heig

Prism consprism.

Figure 2-53. K

Known station & azimcontrol points and ente

1. On the Setup methenter instrument hepage 2-38.

The backsight setu2. On the backsight s

select or enter the f

Filter List sedrop-down list

Layer select selected from t

Station selec

Setup Method Dialo2-39

ht: enter the height of the backsight prism.

tant: enter the prism constant for the backsight

nown Station & BS Points Setup Method

uth select a station point from the list of r an azimuth value for the orientation.

od dialog box (Figure 2-55 on page 2-40), ight and unit of measurement as described on

p dialog box displays.etup dialog box (Figure 2-55 on page 2-40), ollowing parameters:

lect either Control points or Point from the .

a layer from the drop-down list, if Point was he Filter List.

t the control point the instrument is over.

Backsight Setup Dialog Boxg

Setup Menu

2-40

Backsight azimuth enter the desired azimuth for the backsight.

3. Press Ok to continue (Figure 2-54).

Figure

4. Press Next to displ(Figure 2-54).

Figure 2-55. K

New station by resectake a measurement to

1. On the Setup methenter instrument heabove, (page 2-38)

The control pointspage 2-41).

Sight Backsight

Setup method dialog bPocket-3D Reference Guide

2-54. Sight Backsight Dialog Box

ay the sight backsight dialog box

nown Station and Azimuth Setup Method

tion add a control point to the resection and each point.

od dialog box (Figure 2-56 on page 2-41), ight and unit of measurement as described then press Next. dialog box displays (Figure 2-56 on

ox Backsight Setup Dialog Box

Station Setup

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2. On the control points dialog box, do the following: Add press to add point/control points to the resection. The

Backsight results dialog box (Figure 2-57 on page 2-42) displays.

Edit press to edit a highlighted point/control point, then press Ok to ret

Figure 2-56.

Delete press the control poiPress Yes to co

On the Backsight resuselect or enter the follo

Filter List select down list.

Layer select a layselected from the F

Name select the the drop-down list.

NOTE

You capoints Once ccontro

Setup Method dial2-41

urn to the control points dialog box.

New Station by Resection Setup Method

to delete a highlighted point/control point on nts dialog box, then press Ok.nfirm or No to cancel.

lts dialog box (Figure 2-57 on page 2-42), wing parameters:

either Control points or Point from the drop-

er file from the drop-down list, if Points was ilter List.

control point to be used in the resection from

n use any number of points, but at least 3 should be used for an accurate resection. omputed, add the new, resected point to the

l point file.

Control Points dialog og box

Setup Menu

2-42

Usage select either H. Angle only, H.&V. Angles, H.,V. Angles & SD., or Disabled to specify how the control point will be used.

HT enter the height of the control points prism.

H.Angle enter the horizontal angle difference.

V.Angle enter the vertical angle difference.

S.Dist enter the s

Observe press to

F

Unknown point autompoint 1.

1. On the Setup methenter instrument heabove, (page 2-38)

The Station coordipage 2-43).

2. The Station coordiverifies the North(control point.

Control Points diaPocket-3D Reference Guide

lope distance difference.

measure the control point.

igure 2-57. Backsight Results

atically create this point in the database as

od dialog box (Figure 2-56 on page 2-41), ight and unit of measurement as described then press Next.nates dialog box displays (Figure 2-58 on

nates dialog box (Figure 2-58 on page 2-43) ing), East(ing), and Elev(ation) for the new

log Backsight Results dialog

Station Setup

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Figure 2

3. Press Finish to condialog box display

The sight backsighbacksight.

4. Press Ok to contin2-43

-58. Station Coordinates Dialog Box

tinue (Figure 2-58). The sight backsight s.

t dialog box (Figure 2-59), sights the

ue.

Figure 2-59. Sight Backsight

Setup Menu

Notes:

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Chapter 3

Data MenuThe Data menu (Figure

Project

Control

Surface

Alignment

Layers

Linework

Points

Calculation type

Clear Selection

F3-13-1) has the following menu items:

igure 3-1. Data Menu Options

Data Menu

3-2

ProjectIn GPS control applications, the project engineer provides a design surface file for the jobsite. The correct file must be copied into the GX-60 control box and selected as the project for the jobsite.To access available Project files or to create a new Project file, tap Data MenuProject

Fig

To change the Project f(Figure 3-3 on page 3-2this Project file for the copies, or deleted. GPSsaved.

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(Figure 3-2).

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