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P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M S

LPS-900 Reference Manual

Part Number 7010-0821

Rev A

©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

July, 2007

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without the express written consent from Topcon.


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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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Preface .................................................................. IIITerms and Conditions ...................................................... IIIManual Conventions ........................................................ VI

Chapter 1Introduction .......................................................... 1-1

Starting LPS-900 ............................................................. 1-2LPS-900 Components for Machine Control .................... 1-2

The 9168 Control Box and 3DMC ............................ 1-43D LPS-900 Components ......................................... 1-4

Using the LPS-900 at the Jobsite ..................................... 1-7

Chapter 2Equipment Setup with LPS Setup Software ...... 2-1

Setup Units ....................................................................... 2-2Setup File ......................................................................... 2-3

Project Files ............................................................... 2-3Station Setup Wizard ....................................................... 2-6

Known Station & Backsight Point ............................ 2-7Known Station & Azimuth ........................................ 2-11New Station by Resection ......................................... 2-12

Starting LPS Control ........................................................ 2-15

Chapter 3LPS-900 Machine Setup with 3DMC ................... 3-1

Creating a Machine Setup File ........................................ 3-1Creating an LPS Machine Configuration File ................. 3-2Radio Configuration ........................................................ 3-6

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Chapter 4LPS-900 Operations ............................................. 4-1

Viewing LPS Information ................................................ 4-1Adjust Elevation in 3D GPS Control ......................... 4-1Position Tab ............................................................... 4-2Search Tab ................................................................. 4-3

Appendix ASearching for the Prism ...................................... A-1

Relocking the Prism in the Robotic Total Station ............ A-1Relocking the Prism in 3DMC ......................................... A-1

Appendix BRegulatory Information ....................................... B-1

FCC Compliance .............................................................. B-1Community of Europe Compliance .................................. B-2WEEE Directive ............................................................... B-2

Appendix CWarranty ............................................................... C-1

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products, and are designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
Terms and ConditionsUSE This product is designed to be used by a professional. The user should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites.

COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of, and copyrighted material of TPS. All rights are reserved. You may not use, access, copy, store, display, create derivative works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any third party access to, any graphics, content, information or data in this Manual without TPS’ express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your receiver. The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work, time and money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and arrangement by TPS.

NOTICE Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.

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TRADEMARKS LPS-900™, Pocket-3D™, GR-3™, Topcon Tools™, Modem-TPS™, Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. is used under license. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE RECEIVER. SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR REVENUE, OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT’S USE. IN ADDITION TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE RECEIVER.

LICENSE AGREEMENT Use of any computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the “Software”) in connection with the receiver constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated

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herein and in any case only with a single receiver or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of TPS. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual. TPS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of the receiver. All ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS. If these license terms are not acceptable, return any unused software and manual.

CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual, its contents and the Software (collectively, the “Confidential Information”) are the confidential and proprietary information of TPS. You agree to treat TPS’ Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the receiver. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential. In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information, you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS No statement contained at the TPS website (or any other website) or in any other advertisements or TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions (including the Software license, warranty and limitation of liability).

SAFETY Improper use of the receiver can lead to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of the product. The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers. Users should review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix.

MERCURY WARNING The LCD display in the 9168 Control Box contains mercury. The Control Box should not be disposed of or placed in a waste stream destined for disposal until the mercury is either removed and reused, recycled, or otherwise managed to ensure

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that the mercury in the product does not become mixed with other solid waste or wastewater.

MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, superseded, or canceled, at any time by TPS. The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without reference to conflict of laws.

Manual ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:

Example Description

File Exit Click the File menu and click Exit.

Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen.

Frequency Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen, or a tab within a dialog box or screen.

Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.

NOTE

Further information to note about the configuration, maintenance, or setup of a system.

TIP

Supplementary information that can help you configure, maintain, or set up a system.

NOTICE

Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation, system performance, measurements, or personal safety.

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CAUTION

Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system performance, data integrity, or personal health.

WARNING

Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal injury.

DANGERUnder no circumstances should this action be performed.

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Chapter 1


Introduction
Topcon’s LPS-900 (Local Positioning System) sets a new standard for simplicity and standardization. All LPS-900 components (Figure 1-1) are the same great field survey and machine automation instruments you have come to rely on, with no special modifications.
Figure 1-1. LPS-900 System

TOPCON

RS-2

1. 360° prism

2. Mainfall

3. 9168 control box

4. Automatic switch

5. RS-2 Radio Module

6. Slope sensor

7. Rotation sensor

8. Hydraulic valve

9. Robotic total station

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Introduction


Starting LPS-900LPS-900 uses authorization codes to enable the desired option. For most applications, these codes are entered upon initial startup. Record the device identification number and contact your Topcon Dealer with the following information to receive authorization codes:

• Device identification (Control Box and Robotic)

• Company name

• Contact name

• Company address

• Contact phone number

• Contact email address

LPS-900 Components for Machine ControlBesides the standard components listed in the System Five-3D Reference Manual, LPS-900 applications include the following components (Figure 1-2).

• 9168 Control Box running 3DMC software version 6.11 or later

• Prism unit for LPS-900

• GPS Vibration Pole

• RS-2 radio module

• Robotic Total Station

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LPS-900 Components for Machine Control


Figure 1-2. LPS-900 Components

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The 9168 Control Box and 3DMCLPS-900 uses Topcon’s 9168 Control Box combined with Topcon’s 3DMC software version 6.11 or later to provide control and guidance information to the machine operator.

Figure 1-3. System Five-3D Control Box with LPS-900

3D LPS-900 ComponentsPrism Unit The Prism Unit for the LPS-900 replaces the machine mounted GPS antenna (Figure 1-4).

Figure 1-4. Prism Unit

Vibration Pole The GPS vibration pole (Figure 1-5 on page 1-5) installs on the machine’s blade with several types of mounts. The GPS vibration pole provides a lightweight, fixed mount for the prism unit, and utilizes shock isolation and vibration dampening.


LPS-900 Components for Machine Control


Figure 1-5. GPS Vibration Pole

RS-2 Radio Module The RS-2 radio module is placed magnetically on the cab (Figure 1-6). The RS-2 is a two way communication link featuring a 2.4 GHz radio used to send position information between the control box and the total station.

Figure 1-6. RS-2 Radio Module

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Robotic Total Station The new LPS-900 solution integrates Topcon’s GPT-9000A/GTS-900A series robotic instruments into a cross-platform machine control solution (Figure 1-7). The advantages include the faster, integrated design of the GPT-9000A/GTS-900A series, along with easy dual use between machine rover and standard man rover.

Figure 1-7. Robotic Total Station


Using the LPS-900 at the Jobsite


Using the LPS-900 at the JobsiteSimple Setup, Easy Operation An easy addition to existing System Five and 3D-GPS+ systems, setup for the LPS-900 is a snap. The Prism unit is placed on the blade vibration pole and the RS-2 radio module is placed magnetically on the cab (Figure 1-8).

Figure 1-8. LPS-900 at the Jobsite

The GPT-9000A/GTS-900A locks on the prism, communicating machine location via the RS-2 radio to the 9168 Control Box. Continuously comparing the machine location with grade information, the machine cuts perfect grade automatically, to millimeter accuracy.

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Chapter 2


Equipment Setup with LPS Setup Software
The LPS-900 features Topcon’s LPS Setup on-board software utility, making equipment setup easy. LPS Setup is activated from the total station by double tapping on the LPS Setup Icon on the Desktop (Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1. LPS Setup Icon on Desktop

The main LPS Setup screen (Figure 2-2) has the following menu items:

• Setup Units

• Setup File

• Station Setup Wizard

• Start LPS Control




Figure 2-2. Station Setup Menu

The battery symbol (Figure 2-2) shows the remaining battery life. The version number of the software is shown below the battery symbol.

Setup UnitsTo set project units, tap Station Setup Setup Units (Figure 2-3).

On the units dialog box, select the units for each item from the drop-down list. Press Ok to continue; LPS-900 saves the entered units.

• Distances – select either Meters, US Survey feet, International feet, or Feet + Inches (saves to a fraction of an inch).

• Decimal Places – select either 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 decimal places.

• Angles – select either DD°MM°SS°, NDD° MM’SS”E, Gons, or DD.DDDx°.

• Coords – select either North-East-Elev, East-North-Elev, or X-Y-Z.


Setup File


Figure 2-3. Setup Units Screen

Setup FileThe LPS Setup menu uses the same GC-3 control file used in Pocket-3D and 3DMC.

LPS Setup runs using GC-3 files stored in the internal memory, on a Compact Flash (CF) card, or on a USB Memory Stick.

Project FilesTo access available Project files or to create a new Project file, tap Setup File Project Files (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4).

In the Project Files screen, the current file is highlighted. The screen also displays other available files (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4).

To change the Project file, select the location of the project file from the “From” drop down box, select the required file from the list, then press Ok. At the verification screen, tap Yes to use this Project file for the current project. Project files can be created, saved, copied, or deleted.

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Figure 2-4. Set Up Project File

• New – creates a new project file in the New project file name screen. After naming the file, press Ok to save the information (Figure 2-5).

Figure 2-5. New Project File

• Points – the Setup File screen adds, edits, or deletes a control point from the selected project file, press Ok to save the information (Figure 2-6 on page 2-5).

– Add: on the points listing screen, press Add to create a project file, then press Ok to save the information.


Setup File


Figure 2-6. Setup File Dialog Box

On the points listing screen (Figure 2-6 on page 2-5), enter a point name and description (if preferred), and the coordinates for Northing (North), Easting (East), and Elevation (Elev).

• Save As – opens the New project file name screen for saving the selected file as another file (Figure 2-5 on page 2-4).

• Delete – removes an existing file from the memory (CF Card, USB Memory Stick, or internal memory). To delete a file, select a file from the Project Files screen (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4), then press Delete. The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file. Select Yes to confirm the deletion or No to cancel.

Points Listing Screen

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• Copy – copies a file from the Internal Disk to the CF (Compact Flash) card or to the USB Memory Stick (Figure 2-7). To copy a file, select a file, and then press OK.

Figure 2-7. Copy Control Files

Station Setup WizardTo set up the station for LPS, tap Station Setup Wizard then choose the appropriate setup method from the Setup method dialog box (Figure 2-8 on page 2-7). The following setup methods are available.

• Setup method

– Known station & BS pts: Select a station point and a backsight point from the list of Control Points for the job site.

– Known station & azimuth: Choose a station point from the list of Control Points and enter an azimuth value for the orientation.

– New station by resection: Add multiple control points to the resection and take a measurement to each point. Measurements may be a combination of “horizontal angle”, “horizontal and vertical angles”, or “horizontal and vertical angles and slope”. The minimum number of points required for a resection is two if they both have a measured distance or three if a distance is only measured to one point.


Station Setup Wizard


• Instrument height – enter the measured height of the Robotic Total Station.

• Units – select the units used to measure the height of the instrument.

Figure 2-8. Setup Method Screen

Known Station & Backsight PointOn the backsight setup screen, set the following parameters and press Next (Figure 2-10).

• Station – select the control point over which the instrument is set.

• Backsight – select the control point used as the backsight.

• Backsight has prism – enable if the backsight has a prism.

• Target height – enter the height of the backsight prism.

• Use ‘*’ to change the prism constant – change the prism constant using the star (*) button on the Total Station keyboard (Figure 2-9 on page 2-8).

The Star Menu and Prism constant displays (Figure 2-11 on page 2-9).

Setup method dialog box

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Figure 2-9. Total Station Keyboard

Figure 2-10. Station and Backsight Screen




Figure 2-11. Star Menu and Prism Constant

On the LPS Setup screen, press OK to sight the backsight and start the measurement (Figure 2-12 on page 2-9).

Figure 2-12. Backsight Dialog Box

The backsight results screen (Figure 2-13), verifies backsight information. Press Ok to continue.

• Backsight – displays the current control point being used as the backsight.

• H.Angle – displays the horizontal angle difference.

• V.Angle – display the vertical angle difference.

• S. Dist – displays the slope distance difference.

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Figure 2-13. Backsight Results Dialog Box

The station coordinates dialog boxes (Figure 2-14), verify the Easting (East), Northing (North), and Elevation (Elev) coordinates for the station. Press Finish when done.

Figure 2-14. Verify Station Coordinates




Known Station & AzimuthOn the backsight setup screen (Figure 2-15), set the following parameters and press Next.

• Station – select the control point the instrument is over.

• Backsight azimuth – enter the backsight azimuth.

Figure 2-15. Backsight Setup Screen

The sight backsight screen (Figure 2-16), sights the backsight. Press Ok to continue.

Figure 2-16. Sight Backsight Screen

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New Station by ResectionThe control points screen (Figure 2-17) displays all points used in the resection.

After adding the preferred number of control points, press Next to continue.

Figure 2-17. Display Points Used in the Resection

• Add – on the control points dialog box, add a control point to the resection. The resection parameters dialog box displays to enter the control point parameters and to take a measurement of the control point (Figure 2-18). Press Ok to save the information. Repeat these steps for each control point.

– Name: select the control point to be used in the resection.

– Usage: select how the control point is used. Either ‘horizontal angle’, ‘horizontal and vertical angles’, or ‘horizontal and vertical angles and slope’.

– HT: enter the height of the control point’s prism.

– H.Angle: after pressing the Observe button, system displays the horizontal angle to the selected control point.

– V.Angle: after pressing the Observe button, system displays the vertical angle to the selected control point.

– S. Dist: after pressing the Observe button, system displays the slope distance to the selected control point.

– Observe: press the Observe button to measure the control point.




Figure 2-18. Control Points Screen 2

• Edit – On the control points screen (Figure 2-17 on page 2-12), edits the selected control point.

• Delete – On the control points screen (Figure 2-17 on page 2-12), press Delete to delete the selected control point.

The program always confirms the deletion of a selected point. Select Yes to confirm the deletion.

The Station coordinates/standard deviations screen (Figure 2-19 on page 2-14), verifies the station coordinates results. Press Next when done.

Station coordinates

• North: displays the northing for the new control point.

• East: displays the easting for the new control point.

• Elev: displays the elevation for the new control point.

Standard deviations

• North: displays the standard deviation for the northing.

• East: displays the standard deviation for the easting.

• Elev: displays the standard deviation for the elevation

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Figure 2-19. Station Coordinates/Deviations Results Screen

The Sight control point screen (Figure 2-20 on page 2-14), verifies station coordinates. Enter the parameters you want and press Finish.

• Station coordinates:

– North: displays the northing for the new control point.

– East: displays the easting for the new control point.

– Elev: displays the elevation for the new control point.

• Add point to control point list – enable to add the new point to the control point list. See Figure 2-17 on page 2-12.

• Name – enter the name of the new control point.

Figure 2-20. Sight Control Point Screen


Starting LPS Control


Starting LPS ControlTo start machine control mode, tap Start LPS Control.

Point the Robotic Total Station at the prism on the machine, then select Prog Ext.Link Execute to begin controlling the machine with the GTS-900MC.

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Chapter 3


LPS-900 Machine Setup with 3DMC
When setting up the machine for the LPS-900, the control box and 3DMC software provides the interface for building machine files.
Creating a Machine Setup FileThe Machine Configuration file provides vital information about the type of machine, the setup of the components on the machine, machine measurements, and radio configuration information.

You must have a Machine Configuration file before beginning to grade.

1. Press Topcon Logo Control Machine setup (Figure 3-1). The Machine files dialog box displays.

Figure 3-1. Control Menu

2. Select the GPS-configured machine file (LPS-900) and press Ok.

Topcon Logo




3DMC connects to the LPS components and the Elevation Control key displays the Total Station and LPS icons (Figure 3-1 on page 3-1).

Figure 3-2. Selecting an LPS Machine Configuration

Creating an LPS Machine Configuration File1. Press Topcon Logo Control Machine setup.

2. Press New to create a new machine configuration file or select an existing machine configuration file and press Edit.

3. Enter or select the following configuration and equipment parameters (Figure 3-3 on page 3-3). Then press Next.

• Configuration name – enter a name for the machine. For easy identification later, include the application type.

• Machine type – select the type of machine.

• Sensor – for LPS-900 application, select Prism.

• Location – select the sensor’s location on the machine.

• Units of measure – select the unit of measure used in the project (meters, feet, inches, or centimeters).

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2b


Creating an LPS Machine Configuration


Figure 3-3. Enter Machine Configuration Information

4. Select and enter sensor information, then press Next (Figure 3-4 on page 3-4). When entering measurements, use the same units of measure selected in the previous step.

• Height – enter the height of the prism above the cutting edge.

• Behind – enter the distance of the prism behind the blade

• Beyond – only for graders, enter the distance of the prism beyond the end of the blade

• Width – enter the width of the blade

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Figure 3-4. Enter Sensor and Antenna Information

5. Press Finish to complete and save the machine configuration file (Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-5. Configuration Complete

NOTE

Incorrect measurements or data entry errors directly affect grading accuracy. Take each measurement twice.


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6. Select the machine configuration file on the Machine files dialog box and press Ok to set this as the machine for the job (Figure 3-3 on page 3-3).

NOTICE

You must press Finish to save the file. Failure to do so will result in losing all information and require you to repeat the process.

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Radio Configuration To configure the RS-2 radio for the LPS-900, do the following, then press Ok to complete.

1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Configure radios (Figure 3-6). The Radio Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 3-7 on page 3-7).

Figure 3-6. Configure the RS-2 Radio

• Radio channel – select a channel from 1-10.

This channel should be the radio channel set for the Robotic Total Station.

• Radio firmware – the firmware version displays.

• Test – press to check radio communication.

If there is a communication error, the PO message displays. Check the radio channel setting on the power status screen of the Total Station.

• Reset – press to initialize the RS-2.


Radio Configuration


Figure 3-7. Radio Configuration

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Chapter 4


LPS-900 Operations
In the event that a prism has been lost, the LPS information is helpful for relocking the prism.
Viewing LPS InformationTo access available LPS information, press the Elevation Control Key (Figure 4-1).

Figure 4-1. Screen Showing Elevation Control Key

Adjust Elevation in 3D GPS ControlTo display the following elevation settings for 3D GPS applications (Figure 4-2), press the Elevation Control button. The Adjust elevation screen displays.

• Elevation (left edge) – displays the elevation of the left edge of the blade based on local site coordinates.

NOTE

The following operations require that the Robotic Total Station has already been setup. See Chapter 2.

Elevation Control Key

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LPS-900 Operations


• Elevation (right edge) – displays the elevation of the right edge of the blade based on local site coordinates.

• Elevation valve gain – displays the current valve gain setting for elevation control. The valve gain setting determines the speed of the hydraulic response during Automatic Control. A higher setting speeds up the response; a lower setting slows down the response. Press Set to lock this value in place.

• Elevation set point – displays the current cut/fill offset, or amount of additional height applied to the Design Surface. Press Set to lock this value in place.

• Match – sets the current Design Surface to the elevation of the cutting edge, changing the cut/fill reading to zero. The cut/fill Offset number then displays the distance from the new, matched grade to the original Design Surface. This key allows you to quickly adjust the grade to a more manageable cut or fill.

• Zero – sets the elevation set point value to zero.

• LPS Info – displays the LPS Info dialog box.

Figure 4-2. Adjust Elevation Screen

Press the LPS Info button (Figure 4-2) to display the LPS Information dialog box (Figure 4-3), which has a Position and Search tab.

Position TabThe Position tab displays current locations for the left and right sides of the cutting edge, in real time (Figure 4-3). These values are based


Viewing LPS Information


on the local site coordinates, providing quick position and elevation checks at particular points on the project. The “Z” values on this tab match the elevation numbers on the Adjust elevation dialog box.

Figure 4-3. LPS Information Dialog Box

Search TabThe Robotic Total Station uses the Search tab to control movement.

The Search tab relocks the prism when the Robotic Total Station loses the prism. The main screen displays the position relative to Robotic Total Station and the machine and Working Surface can be recognized. This helps determine the rough position of the machine. The actual search window, which can be modified, is displayed.

The Robotic Total Station is rotated using the vertical and horizontal remote control keys (Figure 4-4 on page 4-4). The searching area also rotates in-sync with the rotation of the Robotic Total Station.

The search area is changed using the vertical and horizontal searching area keys (Figure 4-4 on page 4-4).

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Figure 4-4. Search Tab

• Set home – sets the current position coordinate of the machine as home position.

• Go home – causes the Robotic Total Station to turn directly to the home point (the Set home position coordinate) and begins searching for the prism with the currently defined search window.

If the Robotic Total Station cannot find the prism using the normal searching procedures, you can always go back to the position recorded. The Robotic Total Station turns to this position and relocks the prism.

The Go home function is also useful when driving fast backwards at a short distance from the Robotic Total Station to start at the beginning of a new track again.

• Go last – causes the Robotic Total Station to turn to the last tracking point where the Robotic Total Station lost the prism.

If the Robotic Total Station cannot find the prism using the normal searching procedure, you only have to go back to the last tracking point. Total Station turns to this position and relocks the prism.


Viewing LPS Information


• Start tracking – searches for the prism and tracks

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Appendix A


Searching for the Prism
Relocking the Prism in the Robotic Total StationThe following process takes place when the Robotic Total Station cannot lock onto the prism due to interruption or other problems.
• If the prism lock is lost, the Robotic Total Station extrapolates the current direction for a specified time (a maximum of five seconds) set by the operator in the Total Station. The Total Station then waits for a specified time (a maximum of five seconds) at this position for the prism to show up.

• Specify the extrapolation time and wait time in the Robotic Total Station. Advised values are five seconds for extrapolation and one second for waiting.

• The Total Station starts searching for the prism using the specified search window.

If the Robotic Total Station searching function is not successful, the operator can lock on the prism using the 3DMC software.

Relocking the Prism in 3DMCWhen the prism is lost, use the following guidelines to relock onto the prism from the control box.

As soon as you press a function key in the Search tab of the 3DMC software, the Robotic Total Station stops searching/tracking in order to receive commands from the RS-2.

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Searching for the Prism


1. Navigate to the Search tab in 3DMC (refer to “Search Tab” on page 4-3).

2. Use the remote control horizontal keys to turn the Robotic Total Station toward the prism (Figure 4-4 on page 4-4).

3. Use the remote control vertical keys to turn the Robotic Total Station toward the prism (Figure 4-4 on page 4-4).

4. Depending on the situation, reduce/enlarge horizontal search window.

5. Depending on the situation, reduce/enlarge vertical search window.

6. Press the Start tracking button.

The Robotic Total Station begins searching for the prism. The start tracking bar turns green when the prism is found.

NOTICE

The horizontal and vertical search windows are very important in reducing searching time. The smaller the search area, the faster the Robotic Total Station finds the prism.

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Appendix B


Regulatory Information
The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations for use.
FCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Move the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is powered.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

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Community of Europe ComplianceThe product described in this manual is in compliance with the R&TTE and EMC directives from the European Community.

WEEE DirectiveFollowing information is for EU-member states only:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult.

CAUTION

Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.

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Appendix C


Warranty
TPS laser and electronic positioning equipment are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal use and application consistent with this Manual. The equipment is guaranteed for the period indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date that the product is sold to the original
purchaser by TPS’ Authorized Dealers.1

During the warranty period, TPS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the product resulting from an accident, disaster, misuses, abuse or modification of the product.

Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized TPS warranty service dealer. If this product is delivered by mail, purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. A letter should accompany the package furnishing a description of the problem and/or defect.

The purchaser’s sole remedy shall be replacement as provided above. In no event shall TPS be liable for any damages or other claim including any claim for lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product.

1. The warranty against defects in Topcon batteries, chargers, or cables is 90 days.

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