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GLS-1500 SERIES

LASER SCANNER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

64651 90021

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Laser Scanner, GLS-1500 series.For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instructionsand keep them in a convenient location for future reference.

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Removing the instrumentWhen removing the instrument from the case, hold by the handle and handgrip and pick it upwhile keeping it level.

Storing the instrumentWhen storing the instrument in the case, first install the head cover, hold by the handle andhandgrip, and lower into the case while keeping it level.

Carrying the instrumentBecause this instrument is heavy, make sure to carry it carefully using both the handle and thehandgrip.

There is a possibility that the instrument may topple and fall resulting in possible injury.Incorrect lifting posture may also result in hurting your back.

Handgrip

Head

Head cover

Handgrip

Head

Handle

Handgrip

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Display for Safe Use

In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and others ordamage to properties, important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the instructionmanuals.We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before readingthe “Safety Cautions” and text.

• Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture.

Safety Cautions

Display Meaning

Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or

serious injury.

Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or phys-

ical damage.

WARNING

• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair

the instrument yourself.

This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!

• High temperature may cause fire.

Do not cover the charger while it is charging.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use damaged power cable, plug and socket.


Do not use a wet battery or charger.

• May ignite explosively.

Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.

• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in fire or heat.


Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.

• Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.


Do not use an AC cable incompatible with the power supply voltage in use.

• Because this instrument is heavy, make sure to carry it carefully using both the handle and

the handgrip.

There is a possibility that the instrument may topple and fall resulting in possible injury, and incorrect lifting posturemay also result in hurting your back.

• Risk of implantable cardiac pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator malfunction

affected by radio wave.

Use the instrument away from your body if you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardiovert-

er defibrillator in your body.

• Risk of accidents resulting from the malfunction of electronic and medical equipment affect-

ed by radio wave.

In the area where the use of wireless equipment is prohibited or restricted, such as on an airplane or in a hospital,comply with the instructions of the person in charge and the regulations of the respective area.

• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

Do not short circuit battery when storing it.

WARNING

CAUTION

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CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in haz-ardous radiation exposure.

• Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.

Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.

• Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod.

• Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case.

Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which grips or casters.

• Risk of injury by protrusion.

Do not touch the connector area of the wireless LAN card.

• Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, if this does occur then wash off withcopious amounts of water and seek medical advice.

• Ensure that you mount the Tribrach correctly, failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach were to fall over.

• It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please check that you fix the instrument to the tripod correctly.• Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.

Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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User

1)This product is for professional use only!The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order tounderstand the user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or adjusting.

2)Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.

Exceptions from Responsibility1)The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the

product’s performance.2)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional

usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.3)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and

loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.). A fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage any other usual conditions.

4)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profitsdue to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product oran unusable product.

5)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profitscaused by usage except for explained in the user manual.

6)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrongmovement, or action due to connecting with other products.

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Laser Safety

The GLS-1500 series emits an invisible laser beam when the power is turned ON.

The GLS-1500 series are manufactured and sold in accordance with "Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products" (FDA/BRH 21 CFR 1040) or "Radiation Safety of Laser Products, EquipmentClassification, Requirements and User`s Guide" (IEC Publication 60825-1) provided on the safetystandard for laser beam.

"Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to LaserNotice No. 50, dated (July 26, 2001)"

As per the said standard, the GLS-1500 series is classified as "Class 1 Laser Products".In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.

Labels

Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in GLS-1500series.We request you to replace it one anytime the caution labels are damaged or lost and paste a new oneat the same place. You can get the labels from Topcon or your dealer.

Laser apertureLaser beam comes out from here.

Explanatory LabelEach label is differed by the market.

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Contents

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1General Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Display for Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Exceptions from Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Standard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Attaching/removing casters on the carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.3 Operating Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.1 LAN card, SD card, Power source and Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 OVERVIEW OF SCANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3.1 Procedure for Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13.2 Display and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33.3 Screen Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

4 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14.1 Detach/Attach of Tribrach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14.2 Mount the Instrument to the Tripod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.2.1 Leveling and Centering the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24.3 Power Switch Key ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64.4 Battery Power Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4.5 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74.6 How to Collimate to a Target. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84.7 How to Enter Alphanumeric Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.7.1 Switching between Numerical Input Mode and Alphabetical Input Mode . . . . . . 4-94.8 File Name Input Assistant Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114.9 Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.9.1 Selecting the Target Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124.9.2 Assembling the Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

5 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15.1 Settings by the Star Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.1 Star Key Screen Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15.1.2 Tilt Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25.1.3 Zoom Control (Zoom setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35.1.4 Measuring Distance to the Scanning Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35.1.5 Camera Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35.1.6 Contrast Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35.1.7 Backlight Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35.1.8 Setting Example Using the Star Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.2 Using the Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55.2.1 Setting Menu Screen Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55.2.2 Network Settings (To connect to PC or access point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65.2.3 Editing the SD Card Data (data management) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105.2.4 Setting the Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5.2.5 Displaying the Last Calibration Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145.2.6 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145.2.7 Changing the Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155.2.8 Adjusting the Tilt Sensor Installation Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-165.2.9 Formatting the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

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6 PROJECT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16.1 Creating a New Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26.2 Selecting from Existing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

7 STATION SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17.1 Creating a New Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27.2 Selecting from Existing Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.3 Setting the Occupied Point Name and the Backsight Point Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 SCANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

8.1 Target Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28.2 3D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8.2.1 Scanning Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58.2.2 Setting the Scanning Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58.2.3 Registration of scanning pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-68.2.4 Performing 3D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19.1 Circular Level Adjustment (main unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19.2 Circular Level Adjustment (tribrach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19.3 Optical Plummet Telescope Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29.4 Adjustment of Installation Error of the Tilt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

10 CHARGING THE INTERNAL POWER SOURCE (BT-65Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-111 PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

12 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-113 ERROR DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

14 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

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Standard Components

The numerical value in parentheses shows the quantity.

GLS-1500 with head cover(1) Plastic carrying case [Casters included](1)

Battery charger BC-30D(2)[Charger(2), AC/DC Converter AD-14(2), AC-Cable(2)]

Battery BT-65Q(4)

Target board [small](1)

Attach a [M (middle)] or [S (small)] target sheet(magnet type).

Tool kit with case(1)

[adjustment pin(2), screwdriver(1), cleaning brush(1) ]

Wireless LAN card(1)

For some countries, the wireless LAN card is notincluded. Please purchase a commercially

available card.

SD card(1)

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Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument when purchased.

Attaching/removing casters on the carrying case

At the time of purchase, casters are stored inside the case. Remove them from the case and attach as

necessary.

Mini-USB cable(1) Silicon cloth(1)

Target sheet [Magnet type] : Middle(1), Small(1)Target sheets for GLS-1500Select the target sheet based on the scanningdistance.Do not use target sheets for GLS-1000.

Target sheet : Middle(10), Small(5)Target sheets for GLS-1500Select the target sheet based on the scanningdistance.Do not use target sheets for GLS-1000.

Instruction manual(1)

Attachment Removal

If you cannot remove casters by pulling them with yourhand, use commercially available tools sold in stores.

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS


1.1 Nomenclature

Instrumentcenter mark

Tribrach

Display

Circular level

Adjustment screwfor circular level

Battery cover lever

Battery cover

Vertical jog

Horizontal jog

Operation key

Collimating window

Handle

Optical plummettelescope

Battery connector

Horizontally rotating part(head)

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USB memory cannot beused.

I/O cards cannot be used.

Handgrip

Tribrach fixing lever

Leveling screw

Window

SD card slot

Cover screw

Wireless LAN cover

USB connector

Back battery cover

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1.2 Display

DisplayThe display uses a character-type LCD which has 4 lines and 20 characters per line.

Contrast and IlluminationThe contrast and illumination of display window are adjusted. See 5.1 “Settings by the Star Key”.

Example

STATION MENU SCAN MENU

PROJECT MENU SETTING MENU

Sighting collimator

Collimating window

Vertical jog

Horizontal jog

Collimate from here

STATION MENU F1 NEW STATION F2 SELECT STATION F3 OCC/BS SETTING

SCAN MENUF1 3D SCANNING F2 TARGET SCANNING

PROJECT MENUF1 NEW PROJECT F2 SELECT PROJECT

Refer to Chapter 4.4 “Battery PowerRemaining Display”.

:Battery power remaining mark

SETTING MENUF1 NETWORK SETTING F2 DATA MANAGEP1/4 ↓ ↑

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1.3 Operating Key

Keys Name of Key Function

POWER Power source key ON/OFF of power source

Star keyStar key mode is used for each presetting or displaying.To select function of Star key, see Chapter 5.1 “Settings by the Star Key” .

ESC Escape key Returning to the previous display.

F1–F4Soft key

(Function key)Responds to the message displayed.

ENT Enter key Press at the end of inputting values.

Cursor key Moves the selected item or the cursor laterally and vertically.

Alphanumeric characters key

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2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

All of the data including project, station information, and scanning data will be recorded on the SD card.Make sure to insert an SD card before scanning.

1 Open the card slot cover.

2 Insert a SD card to the card slot..

3 Close the card slot cover.

When using the internal BT-65Q power source

1 Open the battery cover, and place four batteries in the instrument.

2 Shut the battery cover until click sound can be heard.

2. Inserting an SD card (when the instrument is used alone (stand alone))

Please make sure you have the front and back of the SD card facing correctly when inserting intothe card slot.

Card slotcover

Card slot

When [SCANNING IN PROGRESS] and [PAUSING] is being displayed, do not remove the SD card.Otherwise, the data may be destroyed.

3. Connecting to a power source

Battery cover lever

Battery cover BT-65Q

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When using an external power source

1 Connect the clips of the external power source cable (PC-21) to the terminals of the external powersource (12V, commercially available).

2 Connect the external power source cable (PC-21) to the battery connector.

Use one of the following methods to connect the instrument to the PC.

Connection via Wireless LAN cards

The network setting is required to connect this instrument to a PC or an access point using a wirelessLAN card.

There are two methods for connection with wireless LAN. AdHoc mode : Mode for direct transmission between the instrument and a PCInfrastructure mode: Mode for connection to network via an access point

Connecting with AdHoc mode

1 Move to the network setting screen.Refer to Chapter 5.2.2 “Network Settings (To connect to PC or access point)”

External battery

Battery terminal

Red clip (+)

Black clip (-)PC-21

Battery connector

4. Network Settings (when the instrument is used connected to a PC)

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2 Match the PC setting to the instrument setting. *1)Or Match the instrument setting to the PC setting. *2)

*1) Refer to “PC settings (OS: For Windows XP)”(P5-8) for PCsettings.

*2) To change the mode, authorization, SSID, WEP, IP address, and subnet mask of the instrument,

refer to "5.2.2 Network setting (To connect to PC or access point)."

Connecting with Infrastructure mode

1 Move to the network setting screen.Refer to Chapter 5.2.2 “Network Settings (To connect to PC or access point)”

2 Match the instrument setting to the access point setting. *3)Or Using a PC, match the access point setting to the instrument setting. *4)

*3) To change the mode, authorization, SSID, WEP, IP address, and subnet mask of the instrument, Refer to Chapter 5.2.2 “Network Settings (To connect to PC or access point)”.

*4) Refer to the wireless LAN access point instruction manual for setting on the access point side.

Connection via USB cable

1 Connect a Mini-USB cable to the USB connector.

The USB connection is automatically recognized and [PC CONTROL MODE] is displayed.

[Reference: factory settings of the instrument]MODE : AD-HOC

AUTH : OPENSSID : gls1500WEP :IP address : 192.168.0.1subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

USB connector

USB connector is for connection to PC, and USB memory cannot be connected.

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3 OVERVIEW OF SCANNING


3.1 Procedure for Scanning

The following are the procedures for scanning.

Scanning

Setting the stations

Setting the project

1 . Scan the target.

2 . Perform the 3D scanning.

1 . Set the backsight point name and the occupied point name.

2 . Turn the power ON.

1 . Mount and level the instrument.

Scanning Preparation

Turning the power OFF

When scanning another target within the same project, move the instrument to the next stationand repeat the procedures above.

Refer to Chapter 4.2 “Mount the Instrument to the Tripod”.

Refer to Chapter 4.3 “Power Switch Key ON”.

Refer to Chapter 6 “PROJECT SETTINGS”.

Refer to Chapter 7 “STATION SETTING”.

Refer to Chapter 7.3 “Setting the Occupied Point Name and the Backsight Point Name”.

Refer to Chapter 8 “SCANNING”.

Refer to Chapter 8.1 “Target Scanning”.

Refer to Chapter 8.2 “3D Scanning”.

When the instrument is used alone

2 . Scan the backsight point.

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Using the PC, enter settings and perform the scanning

2 . Turn the power ON.

1 . Mount and level the instrument.

Scanning Preparation

Turning the power OFF

When scanning another target within the same project, move the instrument to the next stationand repeat the procedures above.

Refer to Chapter 4.2 “Mount the Instrument to the Tripod”.

Refer to Chapter 4.3 “Power Switch Key ON”.

When the instrument is used connected to a PC

Refer to the Instruction Manual for Scan Master.

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3.2 Display and Functions

The following are examples of the displays and its functions.

Display

FunctionMain

Menu

Sub

Menu

NEW STATION Set a new station.

Refer to Chapter 7.1 “Creating a New Station”.STATION MENU

SELECT STATION Select an existing station.Refer to Chapter 7.2 “Selecting from Existing Stations”.

OCC/BS SETTING Set the backsight point name and the occupied point name.Refer to Chapter 7.3 “Setting the Occupied Point Name and theBacksight Point Name”.

SCAN MENU

3D SCANNING Perform a 3D scanning of the designated area.Refer to Chapter 8.2 “3D Scanning”.

TARGET SCANNING Scan the target.Refer to Chapter 8.1 “Target Scanning”.

PROJECT MENU

NEW PROJECT Set a new project.Refer to Chapter 6.1 “Creating a New Project”.

SELECT PROJECT Select an existing project.Refer to Chapter 6.2 “Selecting from Existing Projects”.

SETTING MENU

NETWORK SETTING Set the network.Refer to Chapter 5.2.2 “Network Settings (To connect to PC oraccess point)”.

DATA MANAGE Edit the data.Refer to Chapter 5.2.3 “Editing the SD Card Data (datamanagement)”.

TEMP.&PRES. SET Set the temperature and atmospheric pressure.Refer to Chapter 5.2.4 “Setting the Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure”.

LAST CALIB. DATE Display the last calibration date.Refer to Chapter 5.2.5 “Displaying the Last Calibration Date andTime”.

TIME ADJUST Set the time.Refer to Chapter 5.2.6 “Setting the Date and Time”.

UNIT SET Set the units.Refer to Chapter 5.2.7 “Changing the Units”.

TILT 0 ADJUST Adjust the tilt sensor installation error.Refer to Chapter 5.2.8 “Adjusting the Tilt Sensor InstallationError”.

SD CARD FORMAT Format the SD card.Refer to Chapter 5.2.9 “Formatting the SD card”.

STATION MENU F1 NEW STATION

F2 SELECT STATION F3 OCC/BS SETTING

Main Menu

Sub Menu

Display

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3.3 Screen Flowchart


MAIN MENU

F1 STATION MENUF2 SCAN MENUP1/2 ↓


MAIN MENUF1 PROJECT MENUF2 SETTING MENUP2/2 ↑

F1

F2

F1

Press the power key

: Battery marks omitted

F3

PROJECT MENUF1 NEW PROJECTF2 SELECT PROJECT

F2 SETTING MENUF1 NETWORK SETTING

F2 DATA MANAGEP1/4 ↓

SETTING MENUF1 TEMP.&PRES. SETF2 LAST CALIB. DATE

P2/4 ↓ ↑

SETTING MENUF1 TIME ADJUST

F2 UNIT SETP3/4 ↓ ↑

F3 F4

ESC key : Returning to the previous display.

First page

Second page

Second page

Third page

First page

F3 F4

SETTING MENU

F1 TILT 0 ADJUST F2 SD CARD FORMATP4/4 ↑

Fourth page

F3 F4

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4 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT


When attaching the instrument on a tripod, first attach only the tribrach on the tripod, then attach theinstrument after leveling and centering.

4.1 Detach/Attach of Tribrach

The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach.

Detachment1 Loosen the tribrach fixing screw.

2 Loosen the tribrach fixing lever by turning counterclockwise.(When the tribrach fixing lever securing screws are screwed in, use the driver provided in thepackage to loosen.)

3 Lift the instrument straight upwards and off.

Attachment1 Coincide the white alignment piece on the lower part of the instrument with the tribrach alignment

groove.

2 Tighten the tribrach fixing lever firmly by turning clockwise.

3 Tighten the tribrach fixing screw.

Locking the tribrach fixing lever The tribrach fixing lever can be locked from being moved accidentally.This is useful if the upper instrument section is not being detached very often. Simply tighten thesecuring screw on the fixing lever with the accessory screw driver.

Securing screw

Tribrach fixing lever

Tribrach alignment grooveTribrach fixing screw

Tribrach circular levelOptical plummet telescope

Alignment piece

Tribrach alignment groove

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4.2 Mount the Instrument to the Tripod

First, mount the tribrach to the tripod. Roughly level and center the tribrach.Next, mount the instrument to the tribrach. Level and center the instrument precisely.Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the best performance.

Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per inch, such as the Type ETOPCON wide-frame wooden tripod. Do not use a metallic tripod.

4.2.1 Leveling and Centering the Instrument

1 Setting up the Tripod

1) First, extend the extension legs to suitable lengths and tighten the screws on their midsections.2) Remove the tribrach from the instrument, and place the tribrach carefully on the tripod head.3) Loosen the tripod screw and slide the tribrach. When the tribrach is directly above the point, lightly

tighten the tripod screw.

2 Roughly Leveling the Tribrach by Using the Tribrach circular level1) Turn the leveling screws A and B and adjust the bubble to stay at the top or bottom of the circular

level.2) Turn the leveling screw C to bring the bubble to the center of the tribrach circular level.

3 Centering by Using the Optical Plummet Telescope

1) Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope to your eyesight.

2) Slide the tribrach by loosening the tripod screw, place the point on the center mark, and thentighten the tripod screw.Try to keep the tribrach from rotating when sliding it so as to minimize the dislocation of the bubble.

3) Repeat step 2 and 3 if necessary.

Levelingscrew A

Leveling screw C

Leveling screw B

Tribrach circular level

Point

Center mark

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4 Mounting the instrument on the tribrach1) Mount the instrument on the tribrach and tighten the tribrach fixing lever and the tribrach fixing

screw.Refer to Chapter 4.1 “Detach/Attach of Tribrach”.

5 Leveling the instrument using the circular level on the instrument1) Level the instrument as in procedure 2 using the circular level on the instrument.

6 Completely Leveling the Instrument by Using the Tilt Sensor of the Instrument1) Turn the power ON.2) After initialization of the instrument is complete, turn the tilt sensor ON, and wait until inclination of

the instrument is shown on the display.Refer to Chapter 5.1.8 “Setting Example Using the Star Key”.

Circular level

TILT SETTING [ON]X :+0°01'02" Y :-0°04'05"ON OFF

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3) Use the horizontal jog to turn the instrument as shown in the figure. Make the collimating windowparallel to the line connecting the leveling screws A and B of the tribrach (or make a random choiceof any two).

4) Turn the leveling screws A and B, and adjust the Y-inclination on the display to ±6' or less.

5) Turn the leveling screw C, and adjust the X-inclination on the display to ±6' or less.

Collimating window

Tribrach

Horizontal jog

Leveling screw A Leveling screw B

TILT SETTING [ON]X :+0°03'45"

Y :

0°00'00" ON OFF

Leveling screw C

TILT SETTING [ON]X : 0°00'00"

Y :+0°00'06" ON OFF

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6) Use the horizontal jog to make sure the X and Y inclinations are ±6' or less (within the calibrationrange of the tilt sensor), regardless of the direction the collimating window faces.

Leveling of the instrument is complete.

7 Checking centering1) Re-check the centering with an optical plummet telescope. If there is misalignment, adjust the

instrument to align.2) Repeat the above described steps 6 -7 until both leveling and centering are matched.


Y :+0°00'06"

ON OFF

NOTE:Since the level may change slightly whilescanning, we recommend leveling theinstrument as precisely as possible.

Notes on the Tribrach:Note that the angle measuring precision may be effected directly if the tribrach has

not been installed firmly.

1 If there is any slack between the leveling screws and the base, loosenthe set screw of the holding ring and tighten the holding ring withadjusting pin, until it is properly adjusted. Re-tighten the set screw oncompleting the adjustment.

Leveling screw Holding ring Set screw

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4.3 Power Switch Key ON

1 Press the power key.

It takes 3 minutes after the power has beenswitched ON to initialize the instrument andwarm up the laser.Do not turn the head or operate any keyswhile the head and mirror are turning.

MAIN MENUF1 STATION MENUF2 SCAN MENUP1/2 ↓

Battery power remaining display

Project name display

Station name display

TOPCON LASER SCANNER Version X.XX WARMING UP NOW

TOPCON LASER SCANNER PROJECT: pr-1

STATION: st-1 PLEASE WAIT..

Note:Do not turn the head with your hands while the power is ON.If it has been turned by force, turn the power ON again.

TOPCON LASER SCANNER

[CALIBRATING] display[CALIBRATING] will be displayed on the screen once every 20 minutes or when ambient

temperature fluctuates during operation. When displayed, distance measurement is beingadjusted internally. Please wait for the display to disappear.

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4.4 Battery Power Remaining Display

Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition.

4.5 Replacing the Battery

Replace all (4) batteries with fully charged batteries when replacing the internal batteries.

How to replace the batteries without turning the instrument's power switch OFF

If the battery power becomes low while scanning, replace the batteries by following the below steps.The scanning can be continued.

1 Press the F2 key (stop) while scanning. The scanning will pause.

2 Open the front battery cover, and replace 2 batteries.

3 Close the front battery cover.

4 Open the back battery cover, and replace 2 batteries.

5 Close the back battery cover.

6 Press the F1 key (start) to resume scanning.

Note: 1 The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such as

ambient temperature, charging time, the number of times of charging and dischargingetc. It is recommended for safety to charge the battery beforehand or to prepare sparefull charged batteries.

2 For general usage of the battery, Refer to Chapter 10 “CHARGING THE INTERNALPOWER SOURCE (BT-65Q)”.

Measurement is possible.

The power is poor. Please replacewith fully charged batteries.

Measurement is impossible.Pleasereplace with fully charged batteries.

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4.6 How to Collimate to a Target.

1 From the collimating window, use the vertical and horizontal jogs to set the sighting collimatorapproximately on the target.

2 Look into the sighting collimator.

3 Use the vertical and horizontal jogs to adjust the peak of the triangle inside the sighting collimator tothe target.

Sighting collimator

Collimating window

Vertical jog

Horizontal jog

Collimate from here

Sighting collimator

Target

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4.7 How to Enter Alphanumeric Characters

When entering the station, instrument height, backpoint, etc., you can enter alphanumeric(capital letters, small letters) characters.

Alphanumeric characters key

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[ ] ALP BS

Numerical input mode

Cursor key

[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] Soft keys

Soft key

The Soft Key message is displayed at the bottom lineof display. The functions are according to the displayedmessage.

ALP [F1] keyPress the [F1] key to enter alphabetical input mode.OCC/BS SETTING

INPUT OCC NAME[ ] ALP BS

NUM [F1] keyPress the [F1] key to enter numerical input mode.BS [F2] keyPress the [F2] key to delete an entry.

[F4] or Cursor key [ ]Press the [F4] key or Cursor key [ ] to move thecursor to the right.

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[ ] NUM BS

[F1] Alphabetical input mode

4.7.1 Switching between Numerical Input Mode and Alphabetical Input Mode

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Characters that can be entered

[Example setting] Occupied point name : [a-1]

Items Characters that can be entered Number of characters

Scan nameTarget nameProject nameStation nameOccupied point nameBacksight point name

SSID

All alphabets:a to z, A to ZNumeric:0 to 9Symbols'_', '!', '@', '&', '-', '#', '$', '%', can be entered.'+' cannot be entered.

Within 8 characters

Within 31 characters (ForSSID only)

WEP Refer to “Characters that can be entered”(P4-10).

Operating procedure Operation Display

1 Press the [F1](STATION MENU) key. [F1]

2 Press the [F3](OCC/BS SETTING) key. [F3]

3 Press the [7] key to select “a”. [7]

4 Press the [F1](NUM) key.The instrument switches to numerical input mode.

[F1]

5 Press the [-+*/] key to select “-”. [-+*/]

6 Press the [1] key to select “1”. [1]

7 Press the [ENT] key.Occupied point name is set.

[ENT]




OCC/BS SETTING

INPUT OCC NAME[a ] NUM BS

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[a ] ALP BS

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[a- ] ALP BS

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[a-1 ] ALP BS

OCC/BS SETTINGINPUT HEIGHT

[ ]m

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4.8 File Name Input Assistant Function

When a new file name is input under the conditions below, the last digit of the file name will be countedup when entered next (EX: PRJ0001, PRJ0002, PRJ0003…).(The initial entry of the file name for each entry item will be as shown below.)

When the file name other than specified above is entered, the last digit of the file name will not becounted up. The file name entered previously will be displayed.

Entry item File nameEntry example

(initial entry)

INPUT PROJECT NAME PRJ + 4 digit number PRJ0001

INPUT STATION NAME STA + 4 digit number STA0001

INPUT SCAN NAME SCN + 4 digit number SCN0001

INPUT TARGET NAME TAR + 4 digit number TAR0001

INPUT BS NAME BS + 4 digit number BS0001

INPUT OCC NAME OCC + 4 digit number OCC0001

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4.9 Target

4.9.1 Selecting the Target Sheet

Select the target sheet (large, medium, small) based on the distance to the object being scanned.

(Target sheet (large) is sold separately)

4.9.2 Assembling the Target

1 Coincide the alignment piece on the lower part of the prism-adapter with the tribrach alignmentgroove.

2 Tighten the tribrach fixing lever firmly by turning clockwise.

3 Install the target board as shown in the illustration.

4 Tighten the settlement screw surely.

5 Put the magnetic target sheet on the target board. At this point, adjust the center marks (4) of the target sheet and the target board exactly.

Target sheetDistance to the objectbeing scanned (m)

Large 50-200

Middle 10-100

Small 2-50

Be sure to use target sheets for GLS-1500.

Tribrach fixing lever Prism adapter (Sold separately)

Alignment piece

Tribrach (Sold separately)

Settlement

screw

Center markTarget board Target sheetCenter mark

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5 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS


5.1 Settings by the Star Key

Items to be set by the star key

5.1.1 Star Key Screen Flowchart

Display Function

TILT SETTING Set the tilt sensor ON/OFF.

ZOOM CONTROL Choose the best optical zoom system setting for the scanning.

RANGE CHECK Measure the distance to the scanning object.

CAMERA QUALITY Set the image quality mode of the camera.

CONTRAST ADJUST Adjust the contrast of the display.

BACKLIGHT ADJUST Adjust the backlight of the display.

F1 TILT [ON ]F2 ZOOM CONTROLF3 RANGE CHECKP1/3 ↓

Press the star key

ZOOM CONTROLSELECT DISTANCEF1 UNDER 50 F2 OVER 50

RANGE CHECK AIM TO TARGET

AND PRESS ENT KEY

F2

F3

F1 CAMERA [FINE]

P2/3 ↓

F4

F1 CONTRAST ADJUSTF2 BACKLIGHT ADJUST

P3/3 ↓

CAMERA QUALITYF1 NORMAL [FINE]F2 FINE

F1

CONTRAST ADJUSTLEVEL 6

↑ ↓

BACKLIGHT ADJUSTF1 ON [OFF : 9]F2 OFFF3 LEVEL

F1

F2

First page

Second page

Third page

F4

TILT SETTING [ON]X :+0°01'02" Y :-0°04'05"ON OFF

F1

F4

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5.1.2 Tilt Setting

When the auto tilt correction function of the vertical and horizontal angles is turned ON, the 2-axis tiltsensor is activated, and tilts in vertical and horizontal angles due to inclination of the standing axis willbe corrected automatically.To ensure precise scanning, use the instrument with the auto tilt correction ON. If the tilt is out ofautomatic compensation range, [TILT OVER] display will appear on the screen. In such case, level theinstrument. When the tilt comes into the automatic compensation range after the leveling, the screen

will automatically return to the display before the [TILT OVER] display. GLS-1500 compensates both the vertical angle and the horizontal angle readings due to inclination

of the standing axis in the X and Y directions. The display of inclination of the X and Y directions is unstable when instrument is on an unstable

stage or a windy day. You can turn off the auto tilt correction function of V/H angle in this case.

Zenith

Standingaxis

Inclination of the standingaxis in the X direction

Zenith

Inclination of the standingaxis in the Y direction

Trunnion axisHorizontal

Standing axis

TILT CORRECTION IS OUT OF RANGEEXIT FROM TILT MENU? YES NO

F1 TILT [OFF]F2 ZOOM COTROLF3 RANGE CHECK

P1/3 ↓

F3 F4

TILT SETTING [ON]X :+0°01'02" Y :TILT OVER ON OFF

ESC

ENT

or

If the instrument is tilted 6 degrees or more, the screen below will be displayed for confirmationpurposes.

The auto tilt correction automaticallyturns off and the above screen will bedisplayed.

Returns to the tilt value display menu.

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5.1.3 Zoom Control (Zoom setting)

The zoom control function is used to select the best optical zoom system based on the scanningdistance, scanning precision, and scanning time. The GLS-1500 is equipped with three types of opticalzoom systems and the ability to change the size of the beam spot according to the scanning object,which allows you the choice of obtaining a highly precise three-dimensional data or a quick scan.Select the following two items below according to the scanning conditions.

Selection item (1)

Selection item (2)

The setting will become invalid when the power is turned off. Please set the scanning mode each timethe instrument is used for measurement.

5.1.4 Measuring Distance to the Scanning Object

Rough distance to the scanning object, which is required to set scanning density, is measured asshown below.1 Press the [ ] (star) key.2 Press the [F3] (range check) key.3

Collimate the scanning object using the sighting collimator.4 Press the [ENT] key to display the measured distance.

5.1.5 Camera Setting

When scanning, the internal camera automatically takes pictures of the entire scanning area, andkeeps the data in the image file (if [SCAN+IMAGE] or [IMAGE] has been selected. Refer to Chapter8.2.2 “Setting the Scanning Density”.)

Several photographs are taken in order to cover the entire scanning area. As the scanning areabecomes larger, number of photographs taken will increase.

Also, as the quality of the image becomes higher, the file size will increase. Select the image qualitybased on your needs.

Selection item

5.1.6 Contrast Adjust

Adjust the contrast of the display according to the surrounding conditions. The contrast range is from 1[light] to 10 [dark].

5.1.7 Backlight AdjustUse the backlight when the display is difficult to read; for example at dusk or when you are inside atunnel. There is a switch to keep the backlight always ON or always OFF. When selecting the backlightis always ON, the brightness can be adjusted. The range is from 1 [dark] to 10 [light].

UNDER 50m Select when the distance between the instrument and the scanningobject is 50 m or less.

OVER 50m Select when the distance between the instrument and the scanningobject is over 50 m.

NORMAL Use one optical zoom system. Scanning time is quickest.

FINE Use two optical zoom systems which measure with high precision.Scanning time is about twice that of NORMAL mode.

SFINE Select the optimum use of three optical zoom systems which measurewith the highest accuracy. Scanning time is three times that ofNORMAL mode.

This function confirms rough distance and is not for measuring accurate distance to the target.

NORMAL Standard image(800x600 pixels) quality mode, small file size

FINE High image(1600x1200 pixels) quality mode, large file size

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5.1.8 Setting Example Using the Star Key

Example: set the tilt sensor OFF


1 Press the [ ] key.

2 Press [F1] key.

[ ]

[F1]

3 Press the [F2] key. [F2]

F1 TILT [ON ]F2 ZOOM CONTROL

P1/3 ↓


Y :-0°04'05" ON OFF

TILT SETTING [OFF]

ON OFF

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5.2 Using the Setting Menu

Selection items in the setting menu

5.2.1 Setting Menu Screen Flowchart

Display Function

NETWORK SETTING Set the network.

DATA MANAGE Edit the data on the SD card.TEMP.&PRES. SET Set the temperature and atmospheric pressure.

LAST CALIB. DATE Display the date of the last calibration.

TIME ADJUST Set the date and time.

UNIT SET Set the scanning units.

TILT 0 ADJUST Adjust the tilt sensor installation error.

SD CARD FORMAT Format the SD card.

SETTING MENUF1 NETWORK SETTING


NETWORK SETTING→ MODE:INFRA AUTH:SHARED KEYP1/4 EDIT ↑ ↓

DATA MANAGE(prj)→ pr-1 pr-2OPEN ↑ ↓ EDIT

F1

F2

SETTING MENUF1 TEMP.&PRES. SET

F2 LAST CALIB. DATEP2/4 ↓ ↑

F3

SETTING MENUF1 TIME ADJUST F2 UNIT SETP3/4 ↓ ↑

TEMP.&PRES. SET→ TEMP: 20.0 °C

PRES: 1017.0 hPa EDIT ↓

LAST CALIB. DATE2009/04/28

PRESS ENT KEY

F1

F2

TIME ADJUST→DATE 2009/12/24 TIME 22:00 EDIT ↓

UNIT SET→TEMP.&PRES ANGLEP1/2 EDIT ↑ ↓

F1

F2

F4

F3 F4

TILT 0 ADJUST X :+0°00'25" Y :+0°00'20" START

First page

Second page

Third page

SETTING MENUF1 TILT 0 ADJUST

F2 SD CARD FORMATP4/4 ↑

Fourth page

F3 F4

SD CARD FORMAT ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO FORMAT?

YES NO

F1

F2

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5.2.2 Network Settings (To connect to PC or access point)

Connection to a PC can be accomplished either via wireless LAN with a wireless LAN card, or USBconnection using a USB cable. Wireless LAN connection has two modes: the AdHoc mode and theInfrastructure mode.Here we describe how to select one of the connections, and connect via wireless LAN.

Selectable networks and selection items

Wireless LAN For some countries, the wireless LAN card is not included.

Please purchase a commercially available card.

: AdHoc modeMode for direct transmission between the instrument and a PC

: Infrastructure modeMode for connection to network via an access point

: OFF modeThe wireless LAN mode will be OFF

: AUTHThere are two authorization methods. Please match the authorization methodfor the instrument and the PC/access point.

: OPENSelect when authorization is not required. (always be authorized)

: SHARED KEYConnection of the instrument to a PC will require the same WEP key setting.When selecting the SHARED KEY, WEP key entry will be required.

: WEPConnection of the instrument to a PC will require the same WEP key setting.WEP key can be entered by the four methods listed below.

Characters that can be entered for WEP key

: IP address(ID numbers assigned to the individual PC and the GLS-1500)

: subnet mask(Numbers identifying the network that connects the PC and the GLS-1500)

: SSID(Identifier assigned to the PC and the GLS-1500 in order to prevent crossedsignals. Up to 15 characters can be used.)

: GWThis is the identification number that identifies the gateway when connectingdifferent networks. This needs to be set up when using the Infrastructure mode.(This will not be displayed in the AdHoc mode)

Type of

characters

Characters that can be

entered

Number of

charactersEntry example

Character entry

All alphabets:a to z, A to ZNumeric:0 to 9

Symbols'_', '!', '@', '&', '-', '#', '$', '%', '+'

5 GLS15

13 TOPCONGLS1500

Binary entry

All alphabets:a to z, A to ZNumeric:

0 to 9

10 474C533135(Hexadecimal)

26544f50434f4E474C5331353030

(Hexadecimal)

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Selection items for wireless LAN

How to set up wireless LAN

[Setting example]

How to set up the instrument

Setting Items Selection Items

MODE AD-HOC/INFRA/OFF

AUTH OPEN/SHARED KEY

SSID, WEP, IP, SUB, GWEnter character strings for each setting item.Refer to “Characters that can be entered for WEP key”(P5-6) for characters for WEP key.The GW setting is required for the infrastructure mode only.


1 Press F3 (↓ ) key to display the second page of themain menu. [F3]

2 Press the [F2](SETTING MENU) key to selectSETTING MENU.

[F2]

3 Press the [F1](NETWORK SETTING) key.

4 Press [F4]( (↓ ) key four times.

[F1]

[F4][F4][F4][F4]

5 Press the [F2](EDIT) key to edit IP address. [F2]

The IP address, subnet mask, SSID, and GW can be entered from the instrument or the PC/access point side.In order to perform wireless transmission between a PC and the instrument, match theseaddresses.

[Setting after change]IP address : 10.1.1.240SSID : topcon

[Setting before change]IP address : 192.168.0.1SSID : gls1500

(Any number can be used for "IP address" and "SSID".)

SELECT MENU


SELECT MENUF1 PROJECT MENU

F2 SETTING MENUP2/2 ↑


F2 DATA MANAGEP1/4 ↓ ↑

NETWORK SETTING→IP:192.168.0.1 SUB:255.255.255.0P3/3 EDIT ↑ ↓

NETWORK SETTINGINPUT IP ADDRESS[192.168.0.1 ]

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PC settings (OS: For Windows XP)Following are the procedures to set the IP address, subnet mask, and SSID on the PC.

1 Click in the order of [start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [NetworkConnections].

2 Right click [Wireless Network Connection] and select [Properties].

[Wireless Network Connection Properties] will be displayed.

3 Select [General] tab on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties].

4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click [Properties].[Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] will be displayed.

5 Enter IP address and Subnet mask on the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties].

6 Select [Wireless Networks tab] on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties].

7 Click [Add...] displayed on the [Preferred networks].[Wireless network properties] will be displayed.

8 Select [Association tab] displayed on the [Wireless network properties].

6 Input IP address [10.1.1.240]. InputIP

address

7 Press the [ENT] key. [ENT]

8 Press [F4]( (↓ ) key four times. [F4][F4][F4][F4]

9 Press the [F2](EDIT) key to edit SSID. [F2]

10 Input SSID [topcon]. InputSSID


12 Press the [ENT] key.WLAN AdHoc is set. [ENT]

NETWORK SETTINGINPUT IP ADDRESS[10.1.1.240 ]

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9 Set the following

Network name(SSID) → gls1500Network Authentication → Open systemData encryption → Disabled

10 Click [Advanced] displayed on the [Preferred networks].

11 Select [Computer-to-computer(ad hoc) networks only] displayed on the [Networks to access].Settings are complete.

PC settings (OS: For Windows Vista)Following are the procedures to set the IP address, subnet mask, and SSID on the PC.

1 Click in the order of [start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Sharing Center].

2 Click [Manage network connections] item in the Tasks.

3 Right click [Wireless Network Connection] and select [Properties].[Wireless Network Connection Properties] will be displayed.

4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click [Properties].[Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] will be displayed.

5 Enter IP address and Subnet mask on the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties].

6 Click in the order of [start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and internet]→ [Network and SharingCenter].

7 Click [Manage network connections] item in the Tasks.

8 Click in the order of [Add] → [Create an ad hoc network] → [Next]

9Set the following

Network name(SSID) → gls1500Security type → Without authentication (Open system)

10 Tick [Save this network].Settings are complete.

When connecting to an access point in the infrastructure mode

USB: No setting is necessary to connect the USB cable and PC.

(It is automatically recognized.)

Refer to the wireless LAN access point instruction manual for setting when connecting via anaccess point.

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5.2.3 Editing the SD Card Data (data management)

You can delete or rename the folders on the SD card.

Data that can be renamed or deleted : Project data: Station data: 3D scan data: Target data

Make sure to check before deleting folders.Once a folder is deleted, all the data under the directory will be deleted.

Data management operation




F2

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Data structure in an SD cardSD card data is saved under the following directory structure.

An object should be 3D scanned several times from multiple positions, and the results should be kepttogether as a single project.

Example of data structure

Project1

Station1 Station2

3D Scan1

3D Scan2

3D Scan3

3D Scan4

Project1 (Directory)

Station1 (Directory)

3D Scan1 (Directory)

Target Scan1 (Directory)

Station information file (sta file format)

Point cloud file of back sight (clt file format)

Project information file (.prj)

3D coordinate of back sight (trg file format)

Camera orientation/calibration data (binEXT file format)



Station information file (sta file format)Point cloud file of back sight (clt file format)










Point cloud file (clr file format)

JPEG file e.g) 0001.jpg,0002.jpg

Angle file e.g) 0001.ang,0002.ang



Point cloud file (clt file format)

3d coordinate file(trg file format)

Tilt orientation file e.g) 0001.tor,0002.tor

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Renaming foldersRefer to the below when deleting or renaming folders[Example] Rename station [st-1] --> [st-9]


1 Press the [F3](↓)key to display the second page ofthe main menu. [F3]

2 Press the [F2](SETTING MENU) key to select themenu.

[F2]

3 Press the [F2](DATA MANAGE) key to select theDATA MANAGE.The projects list will be shown.

[F2]

4 Choose the project file (Project containing thestation you want to rename) by pressing the [F2](↑) or [F3] (↓) key

5 Press the [F1](OPEN) key to open the project file.The stations list will be showen.

[F2]or[F3]

[F1]

6 Choose the station file (you want to rename) bypressing the [F2] (↑) key or the [F3] (↓) key.

7 Press the [F4](EDIT) key.

[F2]or[F3]

[F4]

8 Press the [F1](RENAME) key.

9 Press the [F3] ( [ST-9]

Rename

11 Press the [ENT] key.The station name has been changed.

[ENT]

MAIN MENU


MAIN MENUF1 PROJECT MENU



F2 DATA MANAGE

P1/4 ↓


DATA MANAGE(sta)→ st-1 st-2OPEN ↑ ↓ EDIT

DATA MANAGE(sta) st-1F1 RENAMEF2 DELETE

DATA MANAGE(sta)INPUT STATION NAME[st-1 ] NUM BS

DATA MANAGE(sta)INPUT STATION NAME[st-9 ] ALP BS


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5.2.4 Setting the Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure

In order to calibrate the scanning data, enter the temperature and atmospheric pressure at the time ofscanning.

Setting rangeTemperature : -10°C to +50°C (0.1°C step) (Factory preset: +20°C)

: -14°F to +122°F (0.1°F step) (Factory preset: 1013.3hPa)

Pressure : 560hPa to 1066.0hPa (0.1hPa step): 420mmHg to 800mmHg (0.1mmHg step): 16.5inHg to 31.5inHg (0.01inHg step)

Example: Entering a temperature of 22.5°C.


1 Press the [F3] (↓) key to display the second pageof the main menu. [F3]

2 Press the [F2](SETTING MENU) key. [F2]

3 Press the [F3] (↓) key to display the second page. [F3]

4 Press the [F1](TEMP.&PRES. SET) key. [F1]


6 Press the [F3] (

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5.2.5 Displaying the Last Calibration Date and Time

The GLS-1500 can display the date and time of the last calibration (precision calibration of scanningdistance and scanning angle).It is recommended that precision calibration be performed within one year after the last calibration.

5.2.6 Setting the Date and Time

Enter the date and time in order to record the date of the scanning.Example: Date: 2009 01 01 Time 22:30




3 Press the [F3] (↓) key to display the second page. [F3]

4 Press the [F2](LAST CALIB. DATE) key. [F2]




3 Press the [F3] (↓) key twice to display the thirdpage.[F3][F3]




SETTING MENU

F1 NETWORK SETTING F2 DATA MANAGEP1/4 ↓

SETTING MENUF1 TEMP.&PRES. SETF2 LAST CALIB. DATE

P2/4 ↓ ↑

LAST CALIB. DATE2009/04/28

PRESS ENT KEY

MAIN MENUF1 STATION MENUF2 SCAN MENU

P1/2↓






F2 UNIT SET P3/4 ↓ ↑

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5.2.7 Changing the Units

Select the units for temperature, angle, and distance.

Units that can be selected

Temperature : °C / °F Angle : DEG / GON / MILDistance : METER / FEET / US SURVE / INTERNATIONAL

[Example] Changing the Distance unit to METER

4 Press the [F1](TIME ADJUST) key. [F1]


6 Press the [F3] (

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5.2.8 Adjusting the Tilt Sensor Installation Error

Calibrate tilt sensor 0 datum.This adjustment is performed to set the standard position of the tilt sensor. Firmly set the instrument onthe stable board before adjusting.

3 Press the [F3](↓ ) key twice to turn to the menupage P3/3.

[F3][F3]

4 Press the [F2](UNIT SET) key. [F2]

5 Press the [F4](↓ ) key twice to display the secondpage.

[F4][F4]

6 Press the [F2](EDIT) key. [F2]

7 Press the [F2](FEET) key to select “FEET”. [F2]

8 Press the [F4](SET) key. [F4]




3 Press the [F3] (↓) key 3 times to display the fourthpage.

[F3][F3][F3]


F2 UNIT SET P3/4 ↓ ↑

UNIT SET

→TEMP.&PRES ANGLEP1/2 EDIT ↑ ↓

UNIT SET→DISTANCE FEETP2/2 EDIT ↑ ↓

UNIT SETDISTANCE [METER]

F1:METER

F2:FEET SET

UNIT SETDISTANCE [ FEET]

F1:METER F2:FEET SET

UNIT SET→DISTANCE METERP2/2 EDIT ↑ ↓






SETTING MENU

F1 TILT 0 ADJUST F2 SD CARD FORMAT P4/4 ↑

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5.2.9 Formatting the SD card

This is the function to format the SD card.

The time required for formatting will differ depending on the capacity of the SD card.Rough estimates of the time required for various SD cards are indicated below:32GB; approximately 2 minutes, 16GB; approximately 1 minute, 1GB; approximately 30 seconds.

4 Press the [F1](TILT 0 ADJUST) key.

5 Turn the leveling screw to level the unit to within30".

[F1]

6 Press the [F4](START) key.Begin the calibration of tilt sensor 0 datum.

When [TILT OVER] is displayed while calibrating,press the [ENT] key and level the unit once again.

[F4]




3 Press the [F3] (↓) key 3 times to display the fourthpage. [F3][F3][F3]

4 Press the [F2](SD CARDFORMAT) key. [F2]

TILT 0 ADJUST X :+0°00'25" Y :+0°00'20" START

TILT 0 ADJUST

PROCESSING.. PLEASE WAIT..

TILT 0 ADJUST

SET! PRESS ENT KEY

Note that formatting will erase all the existing files in the memory and the data cannot be recovered.






SETTING MENUF1 TILT 0 ADJUST

F2 SD CARD FORMATP4/4 ↑

SD CARD FORMAT ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO FORMAT? YES NO

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5 Press the [F3](YES) key.

Do not remove the SD card while formatting.

[F3]

Formatting is complete.

SD CARD FORMATFORMATTING NOW

DO NOT REMOVE CARD PLEASE WAIT..

SD CARD FORMAT

FINISHEDPRESS ENT KEY

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6 PROJECT SETTINGS

The GLS-1500 scans an object from several directions. All the scanned data are managed and storedas one project.The station information of each scanning is stored inside the same project.Create a new project when you scan a new object.If you continue scanning for the same project or control the existing data, select from the existing

projects.

Station1

Station2

Station3

Station4

Project1

pt01

pt02

pt03 pt04

pt05

pt06

pt04

pt05

pt06

Target

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Project data is saved on the SD card.

6.1 Creating a New Project

[Example] Project name : p03Occupied point name : a-1


1 Press the [F3] (↓ ) key to display the second pageof the main menu. [F3]

2 Press the [F1](PROJECT MENU) key. [F1]

3 Press the [F1](NEW PROJECT) key to input theproject name.

[F1]















F3

Project menu operation


MAIN MENUF1 PROJECT MENUF2 SETTING MENU

P2/2↑

PROJECT MENUF1 NEW PROJECTF2 SELECT PROJECT

F1





NEW PROJECTINPUT PROJECT NAME[ ] NUM BS

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6.2 Selecting from Existing Projects

[Example] Select project name: p02

4 Input project name [p03].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputprojectname

5 Press the [ENT] key.Project "p03" is set.

[ENT]

6 Input occupied point name [a-1].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

InputOccupied

point name

7 Press the [ENT] key.Occupied point name "a-1" is set.

[ENT]


1 Press the [F3] (↓ ) key to display the second pageof the main menu. [F3]

2 Press the [F1](PROJECT MENU) key. [F1]

3 Press the [F2](SELECT PROJECT) key. [F2]

4 Select the project [p02] by pressing the [F2] or [F3]key.

[F2] or [F3]

5 Press the [F4](SELECT) key.Project "p02" is selected.

[F4]

NEW PROJECTINPUT PROJECT NAME[p03 ] ALP BS

NEW STATION

INPUT STATION NAME[ ] NUM BS

NEW STATIONINPUT STATION NAME[a-1 ] ALP BS






SELECT PROJECT

→ p01 p02

↑ ↓ SELECT

SELECT PROJECT p01

→ p02↑ ↓ SELECT


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7 STATION SETTING

Data related to the scanning (occupied point name, backsight point name, target data, 3D data, etc.)are stored in the station.Create a new station when moving to another station to scan the object.To continue scanning from the same station, or to control existing data, select from the existing stations.

Station data is saved on the SD card.

Station1

Backpoint1

Station1















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7.1 Creating a New Station

[Example] Station name: st-4


1 Press the [F1](STATION MENU) key to select thestation menu.

[F1]

2 Press the [F1](NEW STATION) key. [F1]

3 Input station name [st-4].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputstationname

4 Press the [ENT] key.Station "st-4" is set.

[ENT]

F1

F2

F1

Station menu operation

MAIN MENUF1 STATION MENUF2 SCAN MENU

P1/2 ↓


NEW STATIONINPUT STATION NAME [ ] NUM BS

SELECT STATION→ st-1 st-2

↑ ↓ SELECT


F3



NEW STATIONINPUT STATION NAME

[ ] NUM BS

NEW STATIONINPUT STATION NAME [st-4 ] ALP BS

STATION MENU F1 NEW STATION

F2 SELECT STATION F3 OCC/BS SETTING

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7.2 Selecting from Existing Stations

[Example] Select station name: st-2


1 Press the [F1](STATION MENU) key to select thestation menu.

[F1]

2 Press the [F2](SELECT STATION) key. [F2]

3 Select the station [st-2] by pressing the [F2] or [F3]key.

[F2] or [F3]

4 Press the [F4](SELECT) key.Station "st-2" is selected.

[F4]

MAIN MENUF1 STATION MENU

F2 SCAN MENUP1/2 ↓


SELECT STATION→ st-1 st-2

↑ ↓ SELECT

SELECT STATIONst-1

→ st-2↑ ↓ SELECT


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7.3 Setting the Occupied Point Name and the Backsight Point Name

The occupied point name and backsight point name must be set in order to obtain the coordinates ofthe scanning object relative to a known point.Enter the occupied point name, instrument height, backsight point name, and target name. Collimatethe backsight point.Start the target scanning, and record the backsight point data.

[Example] Use the following settings.Occupied point name : a-1Instrument height : 1.5m (Entry range: -999.999m-999.999m)Backsight point name : b-1Target name : t-1


1 Press the [F1](STATION MENU) key to select thestation menu. [F1]

2 Press the [F3](OCC/BS SETTING) key to input theoccupied point name.

[F3]

3 Input the occupied point name [a-1].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputoccupied

point name


5 Input instrument height [1.5m].Input unit is meters (m).

Inputinstrument

height


The only target you can use is Topcon target sheets. The target sheet to use differs depending on the scanning distance. Refer to Chapter 4.9.1

“Selecting the Target Sheet”.


STATION MENU F1 NEW STATION F2 SELECT STATION

F3 OCC/BS SETTING


OCC/BS SETTING INPUT OCC NAME[a-1 ] ALP BS

OCC/BS SETTINGINPUT HEIGHT

[ ]

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7 Input backsight point name [b-1].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputbacksight

point name

8 Press the [ENT] key.

9 Collimate to the center of backpoint target byusing Horizontal/Vertical jog.

[ENT]

Collimate toa target


11 Press the [ENT] key.Scanning of the backsight point will start.

REMAIN: remaining time of the scan

[ENT]

12 When scanning of the backsight point is correctlycompleted, an end message will be displayed.Then, press the [ENT] key. *1) *2)

13 The mirror will rotate toward the backsight point.Look into the sighting collimator and confirm theposition of the backsight point that was scanned.

When the backsight point is correctly collimated,select the F1 (SAVE) key.

When the backsight point is not correctlycollimated, there is a possibility of a reflectingobject other than the target being scanned. Selecteither the F2 (REVOKE) or F3 (SCAN AGAIN) keyand redo.The backsight point name and the occupied point

name are set.

[ENT]

[F1]

*1) If the instrument is tilted 10' or more, the screenshown below will be displayed.

OCC/BS SETTING INPUT BS NAME[b-1 ] ALP BS

OCC/BS SETTING

AIM TO TARGET

AND PRESS ENT KEY

OCC/BS SETTINGBACKSIGHT SCAN START

PRESS ENT KEY

OCC/BS SETTINGSCANNING IN PROGRESS REMAIN 0h 0m 10S

PAUSE STOP

OCC/BS SETTING FINISHED

PRESS ENT KEY

OCC/BS SETTINGPEEP TARGET TO CHECKF1 SAVE F2 REVOKEF3 SCAN AGAIN

STATION MENU F1 NEW STATION F2 SELECT STATION

F3 OCC/BS SETTING

TILT OVER

PRESS ENT KEY

OCC/BS SETTINGBACKSIGHT SCAN START

PRESS ENT KEY

ENT After leveling the instrument,

press the [ENT] key.

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*2) If the scan result exceeds the following conditions, the screen below will be displayed.Under unfavorable weather conditions or when scanning is interrupted, deviation may become large.Select OK, NG or RETRY depending on the precision you are seeking.

Angle deviation (deviation of measured angle) : 10"Distance deviation (deviation of measured distance) : 10mm

DEVIATION IS LARGE!! ANG_DEV : 14.5asecDIST_DEV: 12mmOK NG RETRY

OCC/BS SETTINGFINISHED

PRESS ENT KEY

STATION MENU

F1 NEW STATION F2 SELECT STATION F3 OCC/BS SETTING

OCC/BS SETTING AIM TO TARGET

AND PRESS ENT KEY

F1 F2 F3

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8 SCANNING

There are two types of scanning: target scanning, which measures only the target and 3-D scanning,which obtains 3-D data.Scanning data is kept in the Station folder on the SD card.

Target scanningTarget scanning is used to scan a target set in the 3-D scanning area.Target scanning data is used in the after-processing to align 3-D scanning data obtained from multiplepoints.In target scanning, the coordinates of the center of the target are obtained.

3-D scanning3-D scanning is used to obtain three-dimensional data.Determine the scanning area first, and set the parameters (scanning density).













F2

Measurement menu operation



3D SCANNINGF1 SCAN WIZARDF2 MEASUREMENTF3 SELECT PATERN

F2TARGET SCANNINGINPUT TARGET NAME[pt_ ] NUM BS

F1

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8.1 Target Scanning

Target scanning is necessary to coordinate positional information of multiple 3D scanning in the after-processing of the data.It is therefore necessary to set the target so that it is also visible from the next station.Place the target on or near the scanning object, and perform the scanning.

Example of Settings: Targets from pt01 to pt06 are to be scanned.Target height for pt01: 0.5m (Range of entry -999.999m to 999.999m)


1 Press the [F2](SCAN MENU) key to select thescan menu. [F2]

2 Press the [F2](TARGET SCANNING) key to inputtarget name.

[F2]

The only target sheet you can use is Topcon's target sheets for GLS-1500. Do not use targetsheets for GLS-1000.

In order to coordinate positional information of the data, scanning data on 3 or more targets isneeded. Set targets at 3 or more locations where it is possible to collimate from each station.

3D data cannot be obtained where the target sheets are placed, so avoid putting them onimportant scanning locations.

Do not set the targets on a straight line. Also, spread out the targets equally so that they can coverthe 3D scanning area fully.

Use the appropriate target sheets depending on the scanning distance. Refer to Chapter 4.9.1“Selecting the Target Sheet”.

pt03

pt02

pt01

pt04

pt05

pt06



TARGET SCANNING

INPUT TARGET NAME[_ ] NUM BS

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3 Input target name [pt01].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputtargetname


5 Enter the target height [0.5m] for the target name[pt01]. Enter the height in meters.

Inputtargetheight


7 Aim to a target [pt01] by using Horizontal/Vertical jog.

8 Press the [ENT] key.

Aim totarget[pt01]

[ENT]

9 Press the [ENT] key.Scanning starts.

REMAIN: remaining time of the scan

[ENT]

Target scanning is finished.

10 When target scan is correctly completed, an endmessage will be displayed. Then, press the [ENT]key. *1) *2)

11 The mirror will rotate toward the target. Look intothe sighting collimator and confirm the position of

the target that was scanned.

When the target is correctly collimated, select theF1 (SAVE) key.

When the target is not correctly collimated, there isa possibility of a reflecting object other than thetarget being scanned. Select either the F2(REVOKE) or F3 (SCAN AGAIN) key and redo.

[ENT]

[F1]

[pt01] target scanning is finished.

12 Press the [F2](TARGET SCANNING) key to inputthe target name.[F2]

TARGET SCANNINGINPUT TARGET NAME[pt01 ] ALP BS

TARGET SCANNING

INPUT TARGET HEIGHT[ ]m

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13 Input the target name [pt02].(Refer to Chapter 4.8 “File Name Input AssistantFunction” if you wish to use the file name whoselast digit is counted up sequentially.)

Inputtargetname

14 Repeat step 4 - 12 to scan target name [pt03].

*1) If the instrument is tilted 10' or more, the screen shown below will be displayed.

*2) If the result of the target scanning exceeds the following conditions, the screen below will be displayed.Under unfavorable weather conditions or when scanning is interrupted, deviation may become large.Select OK, NG or RETRY depending on the precision you are seeking.

Angle deviation (deviation of measured angle) : 10"Distance deviation (deviation of measured distance) : 10mm

TARGET SCANNINGINPUT TARGET NAME[pt02 ] ALP BS

TILT OVER

PRESS ENT KEY

TARGET SCANNINGSCAN START

PRESS ENT KEY

ENT After leveling the instrument,press the [ENT] key.

DEVIATION IS LARGE!! ANG_DEV : 14.5asecDIST_DEV: 12mmOK NG RETRY

TARGET SCANNINGFINISHED

PRESS ENT KEY


TARGET SCANNING AIM TO TARGET

AND PRESS ENT KEY

F1 F2 F3

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8.2 3D Scanning

3D scanning obtains 3D data of the scanning object.To start 3D scanning, determine the scanning area, and set the various settings related to the scanning.If target scanning data is to be used, make sure the scanning area includes the common targets.

8.2.1 Scanning Area

To determine the scanning area, collimate the upper left corner and lower right corner of the area to bescanned. The internal camera will take a photograph of the provided area (if [SCAN + IMG] or [IMAGE]has been selected).

8.2.2 Setting the Scanning Density

Set the scanning density of the scanning area determined.

Set

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