Trimble Survey Controller

User Guide

Trimble Survey Controller

User Guide

Version 10.0 Part Number 44011-00-ENG Revision A July 2001

Corporate Office Trimble Navigation Limited Documentation Group 645 North Mary Avenue Post Office Box 3642 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3642 U.S.A. Phone: +1-408-481-8940, 1-800-545-7762 Fax: +1-408-481-7744 www.trimble.com Copyright and Trademarks 19922001, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. The Sextant logo with Trimble, Geodimeter, GPS Pathfinder, and GPS Total Station are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Globe & Triangle logo, Trimble, CMR, CMR+, FastStatic, Micro-centered, MS750, PowerLiTE, Trimble Link, Trimble Geomatics Office, Trimble RoadLink, Trimble Survey Controller, Trimble Survey Office, TRIMCOMM, TRIMMARK, TSC1, TSCe, WAVE, and Zephyr are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The following U.S. patents cover the Trimble Survey Controller software: 6021376, 6016118, 5986604, 5969708, 5831573, 5614913 and other patents pending. Release Notice This is the July 2001 release (Revision A) of the Survey Controller User Guide, part number 44011-00-ENG. It applies to version 10.0 of the Trimble Survey Controller software. The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.

Software and Firmware License, Limited Warranty This Trimble software and/or firmware product (the Software) is licensed and not sold. Its use is governed by the provisions of the applicable End User License Agreement (EULA), if any, included with the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms, exclusions, and limitations, the following terms and conditions shall apply. Trimble warrants that this Trimble Software product will substantially conform to Trimbles applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of ninety (90) days, starting from the date of delivery. Warranty Remedies Trimble's sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be, at Trimbles option, to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty (Nonconforming Product), or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product, upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Trimble in accordance with Trimbles standard return material authorization procedures.

Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer These warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that: (i) the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Trimbles relevant operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Products and Software are not modified or misused. The preceding warranties shall not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization of the Product or Software with products, information, data, systems or devices not made, supplied or specified by Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than, or in addition to, Trimble's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the unauthorized modification or use of the Product or Software; (iv) damage caused by accident, lightning or other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray; or (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts (e.g., batteries).
THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS-IS AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS.

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TRIMBLES ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE OR U.S.$25.00. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Notices Class B Statement Notice to Users. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

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About This Manual 1 General Operation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Trimble Survey Controller software . . . The Trimble Survey Controller Screen . . . . . . . . Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Favorites menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Softkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Quadrant Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . Using the In-Field Calculator . . . . . . . . . Time/date options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reviewing the Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinate View Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting and Restoring Points, Lines, or Arcs . File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Line Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 2 . 3 . 3 . 6 . 8 . 8 . 9 . 9 . 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 20 21

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Coordinate Systems
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPS Coordinate System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Coordinate Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Datum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Datum Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal and Vertical Adjustments. . . . . . . . . Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibration Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Control for Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . Why Calibrations Are Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations That Require Calibration. . . . . . . . . Copying Calibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Datum Grid File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Datum Grid File . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Geoid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Geoid File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with Ground Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up a Ground Coordinate System . . . . . . . Choosing a Coordinate System for a GPS Survey . . . . . Choosing a Coordinate System for a Conventional Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 25 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 32 32 32 34 35 36 36 38 39

Job Operations
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Management . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Job . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Coordinate System. Opening a Job . . . . . . . . . Copying a Job . . . . . . . . . Copying between Jobs . . . . . Reviewing the Job Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 42 42 43 46 46 46 47

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Map of Current Job . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Features . . . . . . . . . Using the Map for Common Tasks. Background Map . . . . . . . . . . Status of Current Job . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Comma Delimited (.csv) Files . Transferring .csv Files . . . . . . . Accessing Points in .csv Files . . . System Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Settings and Corrections . . . . . Cogo Settings Screen. . . . . . . . Options Softkey . . . . . . . . . . Distance Display . . . . . . . . . . Curvature Correction . . . . . . . . Azimuth Display . . . . . . . . . . South Azimuth . . . . . . . . . . . Grid Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . Magnetic Declination . . . . . . . Subdivide Pts Code. . . . . . . . . Project Height . . . . . . . . . . .

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Data Transfer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Transfer between the TSCe Data Collector and the Office Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Trimble Data Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . Using the Trimble Data Transfer Utility with the Microsoft ActiveSync Software Enabled . . . . Using Microsoft Explorer with the Microsoft ActiveSync Software Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . . Data Transfer between the Trimble Survey Controller Software and Another Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring ASCII Data to and from an External Device . . . . 68 . . . 68 . . . 69 . . . 69 . . . 70 . . . 72 . . . 73
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Using Feature and Attribute Libraries

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring a Feature and Attribute Library . . . . . . . . Creating a Feature and Attribute Library . . . . . . . . . . Adding, Deleting, and Editing Feature Codes . . . . . . . Collecting Feature and Attribute Information . . . . . . . Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Feature Codes with Predefined Attributes . . Resurveying Points that Already Have Attributes . . Entering Attributes for a Point Using Feature Codes Without Predefined Attributes. . . . . . . . . Control Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 83 83 84 85 86 86 88

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Roading
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring or Keying in Road Information . . . . . . Reviewing the Road Information . . . . . . . . . . . . Roading Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staking out Points on the Road by Station and Offset . Select a Point on a Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the Station to be Staked Out . . . . . . . Select the Offset to be Staked Out . . . . . . . . Navigating to a Point on the Road . . . . . . . . Measuring the As-Staked Position . . . . . . . . Measuring Positions on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . Determining Current Position Relative to a Road Measuring Current Position Relative to the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . 92 . 93 . 93 . 95 . 95 . 96 . 98 . 102 . 113 . 116 . 116 . 119

Key In Menu
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Lines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 . 122 . 123 . 124

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Arcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Arcs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes for Keying in and Editing Horizontal Alignments Vertical Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Template Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superelevation and Widening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keying In Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reviewing a Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing a Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cogo Functions
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Cogo Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embedded Cogo Softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Feature (Points, Lines, Arcs) Names . Options Softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiple Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compute Inverses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compute Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Intersections) . . . . . . Compute Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compute Azimuths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Azimuths) . . . . . . . . Compute Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Distances) . . . . . . . . Subdivide Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Lines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 . 152 . 153 . 153 . 154 . 155 . 155 . 156 . 156 . 160 . 162 . 162 . 166 . 167 . 169 . 169

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Subdivide Arcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Choosing a Method (Arcs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Traverses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Offsets
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generating Offsets . . . . . . . . . Options Softkey . . . . . . . Azimuths/Angles . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Offsets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 . 184 . 185 . 185 . 186

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GPS Survey Styles

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Concept of Survey Styles. . . . . . . . . Choosing a Survey Style . . . . . . . . Generating a Survey Menu . . . . . . . Using a GPS Survey Style . . . . . . . . . . Options in a Trimble GPS Survey Style The Style wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style . . Rover Options and Base Options. . . . Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Topo Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Observed Control Point . . . . . . . . FastStatic Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rapid Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Points . . . . . . . . . . . Stakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . PP Initialization Times . . . . . . . . . Duplicate Point Actions . . . . . . . . Differential Survey Styles. . . . . . . . . . . Differential Survey Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 . 192 . 193 . 193 . 194 . 195 . 197 . 198 . 200 . 204 . 206 . 207 . 208 . 208 . 209 . 209 . 210 . 212 . 212 . 214 . 214

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Creating a Differential Survey Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Field Techniques for Differential Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . 216

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Antennas
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring Antenna Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring the Height of an Antenna on a Range Pole Measuring the Height of an Antenna on a Tripod . . . Measuring the Height of an Antenna When Using a Ground Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna.ini File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 . 218 . 219 . 220

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Starting the Base Receiver

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base Station Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Survey Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up the Equipment for a Real-Time Survey . . . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Radio Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency Radio Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Equipment for a Postprocessed Survey . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time and Postprocessed Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting a Base Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending a Base Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 . 224 . 225 . 227 . 227 . 230 . 232 . 234 . 235 . 237 . 239 . 239 . 240 . 241

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Starting the Rover Receiver

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time Survey . . . Setting up a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver . . Setting up a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver . . Setting up a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver . . Setting Up the Equipment for a Postprocessed Survey . Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver . . . . Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver . . . . Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time and Postprocessed Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting a Rover Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting a Real-Time Rover Survey . . . . . . . Starting an RTK & Infill Rover Survey . . . . . Starting a Postprocessed Rover Survey . . . . . Starting a Wide-Area RTK Survey . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Survey Style . . . . . . . . . . Starting a Rover Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTK Initialization Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Known Point Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended RTK Initialization Procedure . . . . . . Postprocessed Initialization Methods . . . . . . . . . . Known Point Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . Swapping Bases During a Real-Time Rover Survey . . Ending a Rover Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 . 248 . 249 . 251 . 253 . 255 . 255 . 256 . 256 . 257 . 257 . 258 . 259 . 261 . 262 . 263 . 263 . 264 . 264 . 265 . 266 . 267 . 268 . 269 . 269

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Calibration
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . Notes and Recommendations . . . . . Performing a Manual Site Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 . 272 . 272 . 274

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Recalculating a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Auto Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keying In Grid Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring Grid Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Conventional Instrument to Measure Grid Points. Selecting Automatic Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using GPS to Measure Calibration Points . . . . . . . . . If Calibration Tolerances Are Exceeded . . . . . . . . . . Inspecting the Results of an Automatic Calibration . . . . Changing the Results of an Automatic Calibration . . . .

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Introduction . . . . . . . . Satellites. . . . . . . . . . Satellite List Screen Satellite Plot Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . Copy Receiver Files . . . . Receiver Status . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . Navigate to Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 . 284 . 284 . 286 . 287 . 287 . 288 . 289 . 289

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring a Topo Point in a GPS Survey Measuring a FastStatic Point . . . . . . . Measuring an Observed Control Point . . Measuring a Rapid Point . . . . . . . . . Measuring Continuous Topo Points. . . . Measuring an As-Staked Point . . . . . . Measuring a Laser Point . . . . . . . . . Measuring a Calibration Point . . . . . . Measuring a Check Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 . 294 . 295 . 296 . 297 . 297 . 298 . 299 . 299 . 300
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Next Free Point Name Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Storing Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Point Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine and Coarse Modes . . . . . . . . . . Using the Graphical Display to Navigate . Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Lines) . . . . Arcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Arcs) . . . . . Digital Terrain Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 . 308 . 309 . 310 . 311 . 314 . 316 . 320 . 322 . 328

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventional Survey Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating and Editing a Conventional Survey Style . Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser Rangefinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Topo point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duplicate point actions . . . . . . . . . . . . Traverse options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 . 330 . 331 . 333 . 334 . 335 . 336 . 337 . 338 . 339 . 341

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Connecting to a Conventional Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Station Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

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Known Coordinates for Both the Instrument Point and the Backsight Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Known Coordinates for the Instrument Point, Unknown Coordinates for the Backsight Point . . . . . . . . . Unknown Instrument Point Coordinates, Several Known Points Surrounding the Instrument Point (Resection). Unknown Instrument Point Coordinates (to be Provided Later), No Known Points to Use as a Backsight . . . Using the Last Station Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending a Conventional Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measure Points Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring a Topo Point . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Method (Topo Points) . . . . . . . Measuring a Point in Two Faces . . . . . . . . Measuring a Check Point. . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring Rounds of Observations. . . . . . . . . . Building the Rounds List. . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring a Point in a Round of Observations Duplicate Point Actions (Rounds) . . . . . . . Skipping Observations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 . 360 . 360 . 361 . 361 . 364 . 366 . 368 . 368 . 371 . 372 . 373 . 374

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stakeout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout . Staking Out a Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staking Out a Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 . 378 . 379 . 381 . 385 . 386

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Staking Out an Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Staking Out a Digital Terrain Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Staking Out a Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Station Setup Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating and Locking on to the Target. . . . . . Tracklight Support for Trimble and Geodimeter Robotic Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 . 396 . 397 . 397 . 398 . 399

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Trimble Survey Controller software . Magnetic Declination . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical Angle Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking a Measurement with the Laser Rangefinder . Laser Softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 . 404 . 405 . 406 . 406 . 407 . 408

The TSCe Data Collector

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Battery . . . . . Charging the Battery . . . . . Changing the Battery. . . . . Operating the TSCe Data Collector . Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 . 412 . 412 . 412 . 413 . 413 . 414 . 414

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Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . Adding an Item to the Desktop. Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . Rebooting . . . . . . . . . . . Caring for the Unit . . . . . . . . . .

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Database Search Rules

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Trimble Survey Controller Database . Database Search Rules . . . . . . . . . . Order in the Database . . . . . . . Search Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 . 422 . 423 . 424 . 425

Conventional Instrument Settings

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . Trimble and Geodimeter . Leica . . . . . . . . . . . Sokkia . . . . . . . . . . Nikon . . . . . . . . . . . Pentax . . . . . . . . . . Additional Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 . 432 . 433 . 434 . 434 . 434 . 434

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Welcome to the world of surveying with the Trimble Survey Controller system. This system is a result of Trimbles continued commitment to manufacturing the very best survey products. The Trimble Survey Controller version 10.0 software operates on the Trimble System Controller platform, the TSCe data collector. Together they make it possible for you to survey more efficiently than ever before. This manual is a complete reference guide, providing operating instructions for all Trimble Survey Controller functionality. If you have had little or no exposure to surveying using Global Positioning System (GPS) products, the explanation of fundamental concepts is invaluable for learning and appreciating the issues that are important to conducting successful GPS surveys. If you use conventional surveying instruments as well, the Trimble Survey Controller software lets you combine conventional observations with GPS observations in the same job. The Trimble Survey Controller software interfaces with all major brands of conventional instruments, including Trimbles own conventional total stations. Even if you have used other Global Positioning System (GPS) products before, we recommend that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product. If you are not familiar with GPS, visit our website at www.trimble.com for an interactive look at Trimble and GPS.

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Related Information
As well as being supplied in hardcopy, this manual is available in portable document format (PDF) on the Trimble Survey Controller CD-ROM. Other sources of related information are: The TSCe data collector has an online Help system that makes it easy to find the information you need. To access the Help + or tap and select Help. If you are system, press running the Trimble Survey Controller software, tap or press + to access the Trimble Survey Controller Help. Release notes the release notes describe new features of the product, information not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals. They are provided as a .pdf file on the CD ftp.trimble.com use the Trimble FTP site to send files or to receive files such as software patches, utilities, service bulletins, and FAQs. Alternatively, access the FTP site from the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/support/support.htm. Trimble training courses consider a training course to help you use your GPS system to its fullest potential. For more information, visit the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/support.

Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local Distributor. Alternatively, request technical support using the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/support/support.htm

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The document conventions are as follows:
Convention Definition Identifies software menus, menu commands, dialog boxes, and the dialog box fields. Represents messages printed on the screen. Identifies a software command button, or represents information that you must type in a software screen or window. Is an example of a hardware key (hard key) that you must press on the TSCe keypad. Is an example of a hardware function key that you must press on a personal computer (PC). If you must press more than one of these at the same time, this is + . represented by a plus sign, for example, Is an example of a softkey. The operation of softkeys is explained in the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.

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Introduction
This chapter describes how to operate the Trimble Survey Controller software. The Trimble Survey Controller software simplifies surveying by configuring and controlling receivers for GPS surveys, and by communicating with conventional instruments for conventional surveys. The Trimble Survey Controller software: Stores points. Controls stakeout tasks. Performs numerous calculations, including Cogo functions. Permits two-way data transfer operations.

For GPS surveys it also: Configures the necessary receiver parameters. Monitors receiver and radio status.

The Trimble Survey Controller software makes surveying faster and more efficient. The best way to learn it is to take it out into the field and become familiar with the screen and keypad by pressing various keys, looking through the menus, and using the online help.

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Starting the Trimble Survey Controller software

To start the Trimble Survey Controller software, do one of the following: + or tap on the Windows task bar, then Press select Programs / Survey Controller. From the desktop, double-tap on the Survey Controller shortcut.

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The Trimble Survey Controller Screen

This section describes the features of the Trimble Survey Controller screen and how to use them to operate the software. Figure 1.1 shows the parts of the screen.
Screen title About button/icon Status bar Help

Menu icons

Buttons Status line Softkey area

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Tip To view the description of a button/icon, tap and hold over the button/icon to display a ToolTip.

Menus
Menus list the Trimble Survey Controller software functions. When you turn on the TSCe data collector, the main menu appears after the Trimble logo screen. To select a menu item, tap the required option. Other menus, such as the Files menu or the Instrument menu, appear when you select these items from the main menu. To return to the main menu at any time, tap

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Figure 1.2 shows a two-page summary of the Trimble Survey Controller menu structure.
Files Job management Review current job Map of current job Status of current job Copy data between jobs Import / Export Windows Explorer Comma separated files Key in Points Lines Arcs Boundary Roads Templates Notes Survey Items depend on the type of survey you are doing Start base receiver Station setup Start survey Start/Stop PP infill Measure points Measure rounds Continuous topo Offsets Measure laser points Stakeout... Initialization Site calibration Swap base receiver End survey Figure 1.2

Send ASCII data Receive ASCII data

Points Lines Arcs DTMs Roads

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Configuration Job... Controller... Feature & attribute libraries Survey Styles... Coordinate system Units Cogo settings

Time/date Language Sound events Cogo Compute inverse Compute intersections Compute area Compute azimuth Compute distance Subdivide a line Subdivide an arc Traverse Instrument Items depend on the type of instrument the TSCe data collector is connected to Satellites Receiver files Position Receiver status Options Navigate to point Station setup details Target details Instrument controls Items depend on the Survey Style selected Rover options Topo point Rover radio Base options Base radio Laser rangefinder FastStatic point Observed control point Rapid point Continuous points Stakeout Instrument Target Rounds Site calibration PP initialization times Duplicate point actions Corrections Traverse options

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Status Bar
The status bar is located on the right side of the Trimble Survey Controller screen. It displays various icons depending on the equipment that is connected to the TSCe data collector. Tap on an icon to view more information about the equipment. Table 1.1 lists and explains these icons.

Table 1.1 Icon

Status bar icons What it shows Data collector is connected to and drawing power from an external supply.

Data collector is connected to an external power supply and is recharging the internal battery.

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Power level is 100%. or Power level is 50%. If this icon is on the top right, it refers to the TSCe internal battery. If it is below the internal battery, it refers to the power level of an external device. A GPS Total Station 5700 receiver is in use.

A GPS Total Station 4800 receiver is in use.

A GPS Total Station 4700 receiver is in use.

A GPS Total Station 4800 receiver is in use. The antenna height is shown to the right of the icon.

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A conventional instrument is in use. If a station setup is completed, the instrument height is shown to the right of the icon.

A conventional instrument is being used to measure a point.

A robotic instrument is locked on to the target (prism).

A robotic instrument is being used to measure a point.

The height of a conventional target is shown to the right of the icon.

The prism is locked by the Robotic instrument. The target height is shown to the right of the icon.

A static point is being measured.

Radio signals are being received.

Cellular modem signals are being received.

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Continuous points are being measured.

If no survey is running, the number of satellites being tracked is shown to the right of the icon. If a survey is running, the number of satellites in the solution is shown to the right of the icon.

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Map button
Tap to display the map of the current job. For more information, see Map of Current Job, page 48.

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Favorites menu
The Favorites menu provides quick access to commonly used screens (windows). You can access a screen from the Favorites list or use to switch between active screens. To access a screen from the Favorites list, tap screen that you want to access.

To add a screen to the Favorites list, view the screen you want to add and select Favorites / Add to favorites. To remove a screen, view the screen and select Favorites / Remove from favorites.

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Enter button
The button performs the same action as pressing on the TSCe keypad. The action of the button relates to particular screens, and in some screens, the caption on the button changes to describe the action for that screen. For example, changes to when you are in the Measure points screen.

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Softkeys

Softkeys (software keys) are displayed on the bottom line of the Trimble Survey Controller screen. Softkeys relate to particular screens and only appear when these screens are accessed. For example, the softkey appears when the Antenna height field is accessed, as it relates to this field.

Tap a softkey to access it, or use the shortcut key combinations with a designated key from the keypad. For example, in the Map of current or the key combination, job screen, to zoom in on an area, tap + .

Note The # softkey appears if there are more than four softkeys associated with a screen. Tap it to see the others. Alternatively, press the (Shift) key to access the other softkeys.

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Shortcut keys
Shortcut keys (also known as access keys or hotkeys) provide a quick way of using the keypad to access menus and commonly used options. They appear as an underlined letter in the menu or option description. Hold down the key and press the appropriate letter key to use them.

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Table 1.2 shows the shortcut keys that are commonly used in the Trimble Survey Controller software.
Table 1.2 Use Survey Controller shortcut keys plus this key... to access the... Files menu Key in menu Survey menu Cogo menu Configuration menu Instrument menu Map of current job Main menu Favorites menu Switch to list Online Help

For information on the shortcut keys you can use to carry out commands in the TSCe data collector and Windows CE, see Appendix A, page 412.

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Online Help
Online help for the Trimble Survey Controller software is displayed in Hyper-text Markup Language (HTML) pages. You can click on any underlined text (link) to move to the page it describes. There are several ways to obtain help while you are using the Trimble Survey Controller software:

An index of all the topics appears, with the default topic for the current screen highlighted. Do one of the following: To view this topic, tap the topic.

To search for a different topic, enter a new keyword or scroll through the list.

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Entering Data
To enter data: 1. When a field is highlighted, tap the field again to access it. Then do one of the following: Type the numeric or alphanumeric details, depending on the field. Select an item from a list of options. To do this, highlight . the required option and tap

Select an item from the map. For more information, see Selecting Features, page 51.

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When the field is complete, tap move to the next field.

When all fields are complete, tap to accept the screen. Some screens cannot be accepted unless certain fields have been completed. For example, in the Measure points screen, you cannot measure a point unless the Point name and Antenna height fields have values in them. If you tap before completing these fields, a warning message appears.

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Using Quadrant Bearings

To enter quadrant bearings: 1. 2. 3.

Make sure the system units are quadrant bearings. For more information, see System Units, page 58 Enter the bearing in any Bearing field. Tap

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The quadrant bearing is inserted in the field. Example

To enter the quadrant bearing N25 30' 30"E in a bearing field: Key in 25.3030 . Tap

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To enter a value in different units, type in the value and tap . Select the units to be used. The value is converted to the system units and the result is inserted in the field. For more information, see System Units, page 58. to save any changes and

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Using the In-Field Calculator

The TSCe in-field calculator lets you calculate values for the following fields: Northing Easting Elevation Antenna height Azimuth Dist H.Dist V.Dist

softkey appears, When you access one of these fields, the indicating that the calculator is available. Use the calculator to find values such as the total of two distances, or the distance between two points.

Tip When calculating a distance between two points, tap the points from the Trimble Survey Controller database.

Note When keying in a point name that includes spaces, put double quotes around it. To save time, use the softkey to select the point. Table 1.3 shows the operators for the in-field calculator.
Table 1.3 Symbol = + * Symbols used by the in-field calculator Function Starting an equation Adding Subtracting Multiplying Example =3+4 =3+2+5 =5-3 =2*4

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Calculating the azimuth between two points

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Azimuth between Point 1000 and Point 1001 Note: The arrow symbol only appears in the list for an azimuth field.

Calculating the slope distance between two points Calculating the horizontal distance between two points Calculating the vertical distance between two points

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Slope distance between Point 1000 and Point 1001 Horizontal distance between Point 1000 and Point 1001 Vertical distance between Point 1000 and Point 1001 Note: The triangle symbols only appear in the list for a distance field.

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Time/date options
To find out how to set the time and date on the TSCe data collector, see Appendix A, page 415. To specify other time and date options in the Trimble Survey Controller job, select Configuration / Controller / Time/date and do the following: Set the fixed interval after which the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically records the current time in the current job. Enter the required interval in the Time stamp field.

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Set the GPS time display to Local date/time if you want to display the GPS time (for example, in the QC records) as a local date and time instead of GPS weeks and seconds. The values are always stored as GPS weeks and secondsthis setting only configures the display.

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Reviewing the Database

To view the records stored in the job database, do one of the following: From the main menu, select Files / Review current job. Tap

Records are stored in chronological order. To move around the database, use one of the following: The scroll bar. The and softkeys.

To search for a particular item: Tap

Highlight the first record then press

For more information about a record, highlight the record and tap . The and softkeys show the next record and the previous record respectively. Tap to return to the database listing. Note If point coordinates appear as ? see Coordinate View Setting, page 16. You can edit certain records, for example, Code and Antenna.

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The arrow keys.

To move to the end of the database quickly: on the keypad.

and select Review current job.

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Note When you change an antenna height record in the database, any offset points that are stored as coordinates are not updated. Also, the change in antenna height does not affect any postprocessed points that will be processed using the Trimble Geomatics Office software. Verify the antenna height information when you transfer the data to the office computer. Do the same if you transfer postprocessed points directly from the receiver to the office software.

Tip To review features from the Map of current job screen, select the required feature(s), tap and hold on the screen and choose Review from the shortcut menu.

You can store a note at any position in the database. To do this: 1. 2. 3. Highlight a record. Tap

. The note is stored immediately Enter the note and tap before the record you highlighted in step 1. The Note screen remains open until you tap tap when there is no text on the screen.

For details of the road information that is stored in a job, see Chapter 6, Roading.

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Coordinate View Setting

The setting in the Coordinate view field (for example, WGS-84, Local, Grid, or HA VA SD) determines which values are visible in the point record. You can change the coordinate view setting for the job or just for viewing a point. To change the coordinate view setting for the job, see System Units, page 58.

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To change the Coordinate view setting for a point that you want to view:

2.

The options are listed in Table 3-4 on page 58. If the coordinate value for a point is ?, one of the following situations may have occurred: The point may be stored as a GPS point but with the Coordinate view field set to Local or Grid and a datum transformation and projection not defined. To correct this, change the Coordinate view setting to WGS-84, define a datum transformation and/or projection, or calibrate the job. The point may be stored as a polar vector from a point which has been deleted. To correct this, restore the point. In a 2D survey, a projection may have been defined with the project height at null. To correct this, set the project height to approximate the site elevation.

1.5.2

Deleting and Restoring Points, Lines, or Arcs

To delete a point, line, or arc in the Trimble Survey Controller database: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Files / Review current job. Highlight the point, line, or arc to be deleted and tap

. For points, the search class changes to Deleted Tap (normal), Deleted (control), Deleted (staked), Deleted (backsight), or Deleted (check), depending on the original search classification.

4.

. The Trimble Survey Controller software records a Tap note after the original point, line, or arc record, showing the time it was deleted.
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When reviewing the database, highlight the point record and tap . and set the Coordinate view field as required.

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When you delete a point, line, or arc, the point symbol changes. For example, for a topo point, the symbol replaces the symbol. When you delete a face 1 or face 2 observation that contributes to a matched pair record, the matched pair record is also deleted. The same applies to mean turned angle records.

To restore a point, line, or arc in the Trimble Survey Controller software database: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu select Files / Review current job. Highlight the point, line, or arc to be restore and tap Tap

Deleted points

A deleted point, line, or arc is not used in calculations, but it is still in the database. Deleting points, lines, or arcs does not make a job file smaller. When you transfer a file that contains deleted points, the deleted points are not transferred to the office software. If you transfer a file using the Trimble Data Transfer utility, however, the deleted points are recorded in the Data Collector (.dc) file. They have a classification of Deleted. Some points, such as continuous offset points and some intersection and offset points, are stored as vectors from a source point. If you delete a source point, any point stored as a vector from that point has null (?) coordinates when you review the database point record.

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Tip To see how a point is stored, select Files / Review current job. Then , and view the Stored as field. For more highlight the point, tap information, see Table 16.2 on page 301.

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Tip To delete features from the Map of current job screen, select the required feature(s), tap and hold on the screen and choose Delete from the shortcut menu. Select the features you want to delete and tap .

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1.6

File Management
Use Microsoft Windows CE Explorer to view and manage (copy, delete/restore) files stored in the TSCe data collector. You can access Windows Explorer from the Trimble Survey Controller software. To do this, select Files / Windows Explorer from the main menu. The Windows Explorer screen opens at the \Trimble Data folder. This folder stores all job data used in Trimble software. The \Survey Controller folder stores the Trimble Survey Controller program and Help files. Figure 1.3 shows the Trimble Survey Controller folder structure and the types of files located in each folder.

Disk
Program Files Survey Controller Languages <Language>

n Application file

n Language file n Audio file n Help HTML file n Help GIF image

Trimble Data

n Job file n GPS data file n Grid DTM file n TIN DTM file n Geoid file n Feature and

n Survey Style file n Combined datum n CSV file n Background map file n DC file n UK National Grid file
grid file

attribute library

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Tip Use Files / Job management to copy and delete job files. If you delete job files, any associated GPS files associated are automatically deleted.

Messages
If the Trimble Survey Controller software cannot operate normally, it displays a message on the screen, or a flashing message in the status line. With some messages, the Trimble Survey Controller software makes an audible sound alerting you to the event that has occurred. For more information, see Sound Events, below.

1.6.2

Sound Events
Sound events are prerecorded messages that notify you about an event or action that has occurred. They correspond with status line messages, and common error and warning messages. Sound events are stored as .wav files. You can customize your own sound events by replacing or deleting the existing .wav files located in the \Survey Controller\Languages\<Language>\ folder.

Tip Use the Recorder application provided on the TSCe data collector to record your own sound events. Alternatively, transfer .wav files from the office computer to the TSCe data collector using Trimbles Data Transfer utility.

To turn sound events on or off: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Controller / Sound events. Select the Play sound events check box to turn sound events on, or clear the check box to turn sound events off.

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1.6.3

Status Line Messages

A status line message is usually displayed when the Trimble Survey Controller software cannot start or continue with its present function for some reason. For example, a message appears if there is no radio link or if the battery is low. A status line message usually remains on the screen until you (or the Trimble Survey Controller software) resolve the situation. When the TSCe data collector is connected to a receiver, the status line displays the current survey mode. Table 1.4 explains these modes.

Table 1.4

GPS status line mode display Explanation The receiver is connected but a survey has not been started. The current RTK survey is initialized, and the solution type is L1 fixed centimeter-level. The current RTK survey is not initialized, and the solution type is L1 float. The current RTK survey is verifying the initialization. The radio link is down in the current RTK survey, and the solution is an autonomous position. The radio link is down in the current RTK survey, and the solution is a WAAS position The current survey type is FastStatic. The current postprocessed kinematic survey is initialized and, when postprocessed, should yield an L1 fixed or an iono-free (centimeter-level) solution. The current postprocessed kinematic survey is not initialized and, when postprocessed, should yield an L1 float solution. The current survey type is real-time differential. The current kinematic infill survey is initialized and, when postprocessed, should yield an L1 fixed or an iono-free (centimeter-level) solution.

Survey mode No Survey RTK:Fixed RTK:Float RTK:Check RTK:Auto RTK:WAAS FastStatic PPK:Fixed

PPK:Float RT differential Infill:Fixed

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Table 1.4

Survey mode Infill:Float Infill WAAS

The root mean square (RMS) indicator is displayed when you are in Fine mode in a real-time kinematic survey. It shows the RMS of the current position, expressed in millicycles.

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Introduction GPS coordinate system Local coordinate systems Calibration Using a datum grid file Using a geoid model Working with ground coordinates Choosing a coordinate system for a GPS survey Choosing a coordinate system for a conventional survey

Coordinate Systems

2.1

Introduction
Before starting a GPS survey, decide which coordinate system to use. This chapter discusses some things to consider when making this decision. If you intend to combine conventional observations with GPS measurements, read the whole of this chapter. To make only conventional observations, see Choosing a Coordinate System for a Conventional Survey, page 39.

2.2

GPS Coordinate System

GPS measurements are referenced to the 1984 World Geodetic System reference ellipsoid, known as WGS-84. However, for most survey tasks, results in terms of WGS-84 have little value. It is better to display and store results in terms of a local coordinate system. Before you start a survey, choose a coordinate system. Depending on the requirements of the survey, you can choose to give the results in the national coordinate system, a local coordinate grid system, or as local geodetic coordinates. When you have chosen a coordinate system, search your survey archives for any horizontal and vertical control points in that coordinate system that are in the area to be surveyed. You can use these to calibrate a GPS survey. For more information, see Calibration, page 271.

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2.3

Local Coordinate Systems

A local coordinate system simply transforms measurements from a curved surface (the earth) onto a flat surface (a map or plan). Four important elements constitute a local coordinate system: local datum datum transformation map projection calibration (horizontal and vertical adjustments)

When you survey using GPS, consider each of these.

2.3.1

Local Datum
Because an exact model of the earths surface cannot be created mathematically, localized ellipsoids (mathematical surfaces) have been derived to best represent specific areas. These ellipsoids are sometimes referred to as local datums. NAD83, GRS80, and AGD66 are examples of local datums.

2.3.2

Datum Transformation
GPS is based on the WGS-84 ellipsoid, which is sized and positioned to best represent the entire earth. To survey in a local coordinate system, the WGS-84 GPS positions must first be transformed onto the local ellipsoid using a datum transformation. Three types of datum transformation are commonly used. Alternatively, you can choose not to use a transformation at all.

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The datum transformations are as follows: three-parameter This assumes that the rotational axis of the local datum is parallel with the rotational axis of WGS-84. The three-parameter transformation involves three simple translations in X, Y, and Z. The three-parameter transformation that the Trimble Survey Controller software uses is a Molodensky transformation, so there may also be a change in ellipsoid radius and flattening. Note Positions on a local datum are commonly called local geodetic coordinates. The Trimble Survey Controller software abbreviates this to Local. seven-parameter This is the most complex transformation. It applies translations and rotations in X, Y, and Z as well as a scale factor. datum grid This uses a gridded data set of standard datum shifts. By interpolation, it provides an estimated value for a datum transformation at any point on that grid. The accuracy of a datum grid depends on the accuracy of the gridded data set it uses. For more information, see Using a Datum Grid File, page 32.

2.3.3

Map Projection
Local geodetic coordinates are transformed into local grid coordinates using a map projection (a mathematical model). Transverse Mercator and Lambert are examples of common map projections. Note Positions on a map projection are commonly called local grid coordinates. The Trimble Survey Controller software abbreviates this to Grid.

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2.3.4

Horizontal and Vertical Adjustments

If published datum transformation parameters are used, slight discrepancies can exist between local control and GPS-derived coordinates. These discrepancies can be reduced using minor adjustments. The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates these adjustments when you use the Site calibration function. They are called horizontal and vertical adjustments.

2.4

Calibration
Calibration is the process of adjusting projected (grid) coordinates to fit the local control. You can key in a calibration, or let the Trimble Survey Controller software calculate it. You should calculate and apply a calibration before: staking out points computing offset or intersection points

The rest of this section describes how to perform a calibration using the Trimble Survey Controller software. To key in a calibration, see Creating a Job, page 42.

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Calibration Calculations
Use the Trimble Survey Controller software system to perform a calibration in one of two ways. Each method results in the computation of different components, but the overall result is the same if enough reliable control points (coordinates in your local system) are used. The two methods are: If you use published datum transformation parameters and map projection details when creating a job, and if you provide enough control points, the Trimble Survey Controller software performs a calibration that computes horizontal and vertical adjustments. Horizontal control points allow scale error anomalies in the map projection to be removed. Vertical control allows local ellipsoid heights to be transformed into useful orthometric heights.

Tip Always use published parameters if they exist.

If you do not know the map projection and datum transformation parameters when creating the job and defining the local coordinate system, specify No projection/no datum. Then specify whether grid or ground coordinates are required after a site calibration. When ground coordinates are required, you must specify the project height. In this case, the Trimble Survey Controller software performs a calibration that calculates a Transverse Mercator projection and a Molodensky three-parameter datum transformation using the supplied control points. The project height is used to compute a ground scale factor for the projection so that ground coordinates are computed at that height.

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Table 2.1 shows the output of a calibration when various data is supplied.
Table 2.1 Projection Yes Yes No No Calibration output Datum transformation Yes No Yes No Calibration output Horizontal and vertical adjustment Datum transformation, horizontal and vertical adjustment Transverse Mercator projection, horizontal and vertical adjustment Transverse Mercator projection, zero datum transformation, horizontal and vertical adjustment

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Local Control for Calibration

Trimble recommends that you observe and use a minimum of four local control points for the calibration calculation. For best results, local control points should be evenly distributed over the job area as well as extending beyond the perimeter of the site (assuming that the control is free of errors).

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Tip Apply the same principles as you would when placing control for photogrammetric jobs. Make sure that the local control points are evenly distributed to the extent of the job area.

Why Calibrations Are Needed

If you calibrate a project and then survey in real time, the Trimble Survey Controller software gives real-time solutions in terms of the local coordinate system and control points.

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Operations That Require Calibration

Note Perform a calibration at any time, but always complete the calibration before staking out any points, or computing offset or intersection points. If no datum and no projection are defined, you can only stake out lines and points that have WGS-84 coordinates. Displayed bearings and distances are in terms of WGS-84. Specify a projection before staking out arcs, roads, and DTMs. The Trimble Survey Controller software does not assume that WGS-84 is the local ellipsoid, so you must also define a datum. Without a datum transformation, you can only start a real-time base survey with a WGS-84 point. For information on how to perform a calibration, see Calibration, page 271. Figure 2.1 shows the order of calculations performed when a calibration is calculated.

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Input GPS Measurements

WGS-84 LLH User-supplied Datum transformation Local ellipsoid (intermediate) L' L' H' User-supplied Map projection Unadjusted grid N E H' User-supplied Control (N E)control Calculate Horizontal adjustment (N E)control and N E User-supplied map projection Adjusted grid N' E' H' User-supplied Control (h)control
YES

Output Local ellipsoid L'L'H'

Geoid Model? User-supplied Geoid model

NO

hgeoid Calculate Vertical adjustment (h)control and H' Calculate Vertical adjustment (h)control and hgeoid

Output grid coordinates (N' E' E)

Figure 2.1

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Copying Calibrations
You can copy a calibration from a previous job if the new job is completely encompassed by that initial calibration. If a portion of the new job lies outside the initial project area, introduce additional control to cover the unknown area. Survey these new points and compute a new calibration. Use this as the calibration for the job.

2.5

Using a Datum Grid File

A datum grid transformation uses interpolative methods to estimate the value of the datum transformation at any point in the area covered by the datum grid files. Two gridded datum files are required for this interpolationa latitude datum grid file and a longitude datum grid file. When you export a datum grid using the Trimble Geomatics Office software, the two datum grid files associated with the current project are combined into a single file for use in the Trimble Survey Controller software.

2.5.1

Selecting a Datum Grid File

To select a datum grid file when creating a job, do one of the following: Select a coordinate system from the library provided in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Select the Use datum grid check box. In the Datum grid field, select the file that you want to use. Key in the coordinate system parameters. Select Datum transformation and set the Type field to Datum grid. In the Datum grid field, select the file that you want to use.

Note The U.S. State Plane 1927 and the U.S. State Plane 1983 coordinate systems in the Trimble Survey Controller software use three-parameter transformations.

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To select a datum grid file for use in the current job: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Job / Coordinate system. Do one of the following: If the Key in parameters screen appears, select Datum transformation and set the Type field to Datum grid. In the Datum grid field, select the file that you want to use. If the Select coordinate system screen appears, select the Use datum grid check box. In the Datum grid field, select the file that you want to use.

The semi-major axis and flattening values for the selected datum grid file are displayed. These details overwrite any already provided by a specified projection.

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2.6

Using a Geoid Model

The geoid is a surface of constant gravitational potential that approximates mean sea level. A geoid model or Geoid Grid file (*.ggf) is a table of geoid-ellipsoid separations that is used with the GPS ellipsoid height observations to provide an estimate of elevation. The geoid-ellipsoid separation value (N) is obtained from the geoid model and is subtracted from the ellipsoid height (H) for a particular point. The elevation (h) of the point above mean sea level (the geoid) is the result. This is illustrated in Figure 2.2.

H N

Ground

Geoid

Ellipsoid Figure 2.2 Geoid ellipsoid separation

Note For correct results, the ellipsoid height (H) must be based on the WGS-84 ellipsoid. When you select geoid model as the vertical adjustment type, the Trimble Survey Controller software takes the geoid-ellipsoid separations from the geoid file chosen, and uses them to display elevations on the screen. The benefit of this function is that you can display elevations without having to calibrate on elevation benchmarks. This is useful when local control or benchmarks are not available, as it makes it possible to work on the ground rather than on the ellipsoid.

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Note If you are using a geoid model in a Trimble Geomatics Office project, make sure you transfer that geoid file (or the relevant part of it) when transferring the job into the TSCe data collector.

2.6.1

Selecting a Geoid File

To select a geoid file when creating a job, do one of the following: Select a coordinate system from the library provided in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Select the Use geoid model check box. In the Geoid model field, select the file to be used. Key in the coordinate system parameters. Select Vertical adjustment and set the Type field to Geoid model or Geoid/Inclined plane as required. (Select Geoid/Inclined plane if you intend to key in the inclined plane adjustment parameters.)

To select a geoid file for the current job: 1. 2. From the main menu select Configuration / Job / Coordinate system. Do one of the following: If the Key in parameters screen is displayed, select Vertical adjustment and set the Type field to Geoid model or Geoid/Inclined plane as required. (Select Geoid/Inclined plane, if you intend to key in the inclined plane adjustment parameters.) If the Select coordinate system screen is displayed, select the Use geoid model check box. In the Geoid model field, select the file to be used.

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Working with Ground Coordinates

If you need coordinates to be at ground level instead of projection level (for example, in areas of high elevation), use a ground coordinate system. When you select a ground coordinate system, grid distances equal ground distances.

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Setting up a Ground Coordinate System

When you set up a ground coordinate system in a Trimble Survey Controller job, the software applies a ground scale factor to the coordinate system projection definition. To set up a ground coordinate system when creating a job: 1. Define the coordinate system for the job. Do one of the following: Choose the Select from library option to select a coordinate system from the library provided in the Trimble Survey . Controller software. Tap Choose the Key in parameters option to key in the and select coordinate system parameters. Tap Projection.

2.

In the Coordinates field, choose an option to define the ground scale factor. Additional fields appear below the Coordinates field.

3. 4.

If you select the Ground (keyed in scale factor) option, enter a value in the Ground scale factor field. In the Project location group, enter values in the fields as to enter the current autonomous position required. Tap derived by the GPS receiver. The autonomous position is displayed in terms of WGS-84.

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The project height is used with 2D points to reduce ground distances in Cogo calculations. For more information, see Project Height, page 66. If you select the Ground (calculated scale factor) option, the fields are used to calculate the ground scale factor. When the fields are completed, the computed ground scale factor is displayed in the Ground scale factor field. 5. To add offsets to the coordinates, enter a value in the False northing offset and False easting offset field, as required. Note Use offsets to differentiate ground coordinates from unmodified grid coordinates. To configure a ground coordinate system for the current job: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Job / Coordinate system. Do one of the following: If the Key in parameters screen is displayed, select Projection and select an option from the Coordinates field. Complete the fields below as required. If the Select coordinate system screen is displayed, select an option from the Coordinates field and complete the fields below as required.

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2.8

Choosing a Coordinate System for a GPS Survey

When you create a new job, the Trimble Survey Controller software prompts you to define the coordinate system you are using. You can select a system from the library, key in the parameters, select Scale factor only, copy a system from another job, or select no projection and no datum transformation. For more information, see Creating a Job, page 42. The most rigorous coordinate system consists of four parts: datum transformation map projection horizontal adjustment vertical adjustment

Note To conduct a real-time survey in terms of local grid coordinates, define the datum transformation and map projection before starting the survey.

Tip In the Coordinate view field, select Local to display local geodetic coordinates. Select Grid to display local grid coordinates.

When WGS-84 coordinates are transformed onto the local ellipsoid, using a datum transformation, local geodetic coordinates result. Local geodetic coordinates are transformed into local grid coordinates using the map projection. The result is Northing and Easting coordinates on the local grid. If a horizontal adjustment is defined, it is applied next, followed by the vertical adjustment.

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2.9

Choosing a Coordinate System for a Conventional Survey

When surveying using conventional equipment, it is important to choose a suitable coordinate system. For example, if a job is to combine GPS measurements with conventional observations, choose a coordinate system that lets you view GPS observations as grid points. This means that you must define a projection and a datum transformation. For more information, see Creating a Job, page 42. Note You can complete the field work for a combined survey without defining a projection and a datum transformation, but you will not be able to view the GPS observations as grid coordinates. If you want to combine GPS measurements with two-dimensional conventional observations, specify a project height for the job. For more information, see Project Height, page 66. If a job is to contain conventional observations only, select one of the following when you create the job: A typical coordinate system and zone that provide mapping plane coordinates. For example, State Plane coordinates. Scale factor only. In a conventional survey, measurements are made at ground level. To compute coordinates for these measurements, observations are reduced to grid level. The specified scale factor is applied to measured distances to reduce them from ground to grid. The Scale factor only option is useful for areas that use a local scale factor to reduce distances to grid.

Tip If you are not sure what coordinate system to use, select the Scale factor only projection and enter a scale factor of 1.000.

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Introduction Job management Reviewing the job database Map of current job Status of current job Selecting comma delimited (.csv) files System units System settings and corrections

Job Operations

3.1

Introduction
Before starting a survey, select or create a job. All subsequent settings and data are stored in this job. Note In the Trimble Survey Controller software, GPS and conventional data can be combined in a single job. You can change certain settings (such as the units and distance display) at any time. Trimble recommends that you set these before creating a job, as this reduces the number of records in the job database. For more information, see System Settings and Corrections, page 60.

3.2

Job Management
You can create, open, copy, delete, and close jobs in the Trimble Survey Controller database. The current job name is displayed at the top of the main menu. In addition, tap and hold on the title bar in the current screen to display a ToolTip of the job name. To perform most job operations, select Files from the main menu. Then select Job management.

3.2.1

Creating a Job
To create a job: 1. Tap

The New job screen appears. 2. 3. Enter the job name in the Name field. In the Select coordinate system field, select a coordinate system . option. See Selecting a Coordinate System, below. Tap

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3.2.2

Selecting a Coordinate System

When you create a job, select a coordinate system using one of the following options: Select from library Key in parameters Scale factor only Copy from other job No projection/no datum

If a survey is to contain conventional observations only, select Scale factor only. If conventional observations are to be combined with GPS measurements, choose a coordinate system now. For more information, see Choosing a Coordinate System for a GPS Survey, page 38. If you are not sure of the coordinate system, select No projection/no datum. You can define the values later in the job and then all points will be updated. (To do this, select Configuration / Job / Coordinate or and enter the parameters or select a system. Tap coordinate system.) Note If you are using GPS, define the coordinate system and/or calibration for the job before computing offsets and/or intersection points, or staking out points. If you later change the coordinate system or calibration, any of the above points that are already computed, measured, or staked out will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system, and any points computed or staked out after the change. Select from library To select a coordinate system and zone from the list provided by the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. 2. In the New job dialog, choose the Select from library option. Tap

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3. 4.

Select the appropriate coordinate system and zone for the area. To use a geoid file from the database, select the Use geoid model check box and set the Geoid model field to the geoid file name. For more information, see Using a Geoid Model, page 34. To use a datum grid file from the database, select the Use datum grid check box and set the Datum grid field to the datum grid file name. For more information, see Using a Datum Grid File, page 32. To use ground coordinates for the job, select an option from the Coordinates field and complete the fields below as required. For more information, see Working with Ground Coordinates, page 36. The project height is used with 2D points to reduce ground distances in Cogo calculations. For more information, see Project Height, page 66.

5.

6.

7.

Key in parameters To key in the projection and datum transformation parameters for the site: 1. In the New job screen, choose Key in parameters. Tap The Key in parameters screen appears. 2. 3. Select Projection, and enter the details for the site.

To use ground coordinates for the job, select an option from the Coordinates field and complete the fields as required. For more information, see Working with Ground Coordinates, page 36. The project height is used with 2D points to reduce ground distances in Cogo calculations. For more information, see Project Height, page 66. Select Datum transformation, and enter the appropriate parameters.

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Note When keying in the coordinate system parameters, define the local ellipsoid in either the Projection screen or the Datum transformation screen. If the values change in one of these screens, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically changes them in the other. The source ellipsoid is always WGS-84. The parameters do not appear here and there is no need to edit them. Scale factor only To select a Scale factor only coordinate system: 1. In the New job screen, choose Scale factor only. Tap The Projection screen appears. 2. Enter a value in the Scale factor field.

All distances measured with a conventional instrument are scaled by this value. Copy from other job To copy a coordinate system from another job in the database: 1. 2. In the New job screen, choose Copy from other job. Tap Select the job name that you want to copy from.

No projection/no datum

To select a coordinate system with an undefined projection and datum:

2.

Set the Coordinates field to Ground, and enter a value (average site height) in the Project height field to use ground coordinates after a site calibration. Alternatively, set the Coordinates field to Grid.

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In the New job screen, choose No projection/no datum. Tap . The No projection/no datum screen appears.

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3.

Select the Use geoid model check box, and select a geoid model to calculate a Geoid/Inclined plane vertical adjustment after a site calibration.

Any points measured using GPS are displayed only as WGS-84 coordinates. Any points measured using a conventional instrument are displayed with null (?) coordinates.

3.2.3

Opening a Job
To open a job, highlight the name of the required job and tap

3.2.4

Copying a Job

To copy a job, highlight the name of the job to be copied and tap . Enter a name for the new job in the To name field and tap complete job is copied.

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Copying between Jobs

Use this option to copy data between jobs. You can copy the following data: Calibration All control points Calibration and control points Roads Points

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To copy data from another job: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main menu, select Files / Copy between jobs. In the Job to copy from field, select the name of the job that contains the data you want to copy. In the Job to copy to field, select the name of the job that you want to copy the data into. In the Copy field, select the appropriate option for the data that you want to copy. If you want to copy a point, select the Copy duplicate points check box, even if the point already exists in the job that you are copying to. If you select the Copy duplicate points check box, the Overwrite check box appears. Select this if you want the duplicate points you copy to overwrite (delete) the points in the . job you are copying to. Tap When copying points, if the two jobs have different calibrations, the following message appears:
Calibrations differ. Copy calibration?

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Tap or as appropriate. If you tap calibration is also copied.

If duplicate points were copied, a warning message appears to show how many duplicates were copied.

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Reviewing the Job Database

To review the database for the current job, see Reviewing the Database, page 15.

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Map of Current Job

The Map of current job screen is a graphical representation of the features (points, lines, arcs) in the job database. You can move around the map, hide or display different parts of the map, and select features for common tasks. You can also display a background map. To access the Map of current job screen, do one of the following: Tap

From the main menu, select Files / Map of current job.

A screen, similar to the following one, appears:

Different symbols identify different point types. The current position of the GPS antenna is shown as a vertical/horizontal cross ( ). The current orientation of a conventional instrument is shown by a dotted line extending from the instrument to the end of the screen, or to the prism when a distance is measured. The location of the prism is shown as a cross ( ). If there is a point with the same name as another point in the database, the point with the higher search class is displayed. For more information about how the Trimble Survey Controller software uses search classes, see Appendix B, Database Search Rules. Note Only grid coordinates are displayed. If you have not defined a projection, only points stored as grid coordinates appear.
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Note If the Grid coords field in the Cogo settings screen is set to Increase SouthWest or Increase SouthEast, this screen is rotated by 180. The letter N on the north arrow denotes Grid 0. Table 3.1 describes the map softkeys that you can use to navigate around the map or to change the map display options. The effect on tapping on the map depends on the active softkey selected. When no softkey is selected, the map is in Select mode. For more information on selecting features from the map, see Selecting Features, page 51.
Table 3.1 Softkey Softkeys in map of current job screen Function Tap the softkey to zoom in to the center of the map area. Tap and hold on the softkey to make it active. Tap on an area of the map to zoom in to, or drag a box around the area you want to view. Tap the softkey again to deselect it. Tap the softkey to zoom out from the center of the map area. Tap and hold on the softkey to make it active. Tap on area of the map to zoom out from. Tap the softkey again to deselect it. Shifts the center of the map area to another part of the map. Tap on a part of the map to center the area, or tap and drag the map area to where you want to pan. Zooms to extentsshows all features on the screen. Displays the other softkeys (see below). Shows a legend for the feature symbols and lets you choose which features to display. Place a check mark against the features you want displayed.

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Table 3.1 Softkey

Table 3.2 shows the symbols that appear when you tap the softkey.
Table 3.2 Symbol Feature symbols Filter element Topo points (GPS) Face 1 Topo points (Conventional) Keyed in points (normal) Face 1 / Face 2 Matched pair Mean turned angle Observed control points Symbol Filter element As-staked points Face 2 Topo points (Conventional)

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Selecting Features
You can use the Map of current job screen to select features (points, lines, curves) for various tasks. To select a feature on the screen, tap the required feature. The selected feature is highlighted and displayed in reverse video (white on black). If there is more than one feature within the highlighted area, a list of the features within this area appears. Select the features as required. Tap or tap somewhere away from the list to return to the map. To select multiple features, do one of the following: Drag a box around the points that you want to select. Tap each feature that you want to select.

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To deselect a feature from the map, do one of the following: Tap the selected feature to deselect it. If there is more than one feature within the highlighted area, a list of features within this area appears. Deselect the features as required. Tap and hold on the map and select List selection from the shortcut menu. A list of the selected features appears. Deselect the features as required. To clear the entire selection, double-tap somewhere away from the selected features. Alternatively, tap and hold on the map and select Clear selection from the shortcut menu.

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Using the Map for Common Tasks

The following sections describe the ways you can use the map to perform functions on the selected features. Measuring from the map When you have no features selected, tap position. Staking out from the map

button becomes When you select features from the map, the available. Tap it to stake out the selected features. If more than one point is selected, the points are added to the Stake out points list where they can be selected for stakeout. If the selection contains different feature types (points, lines, arcs), only features of the first type selected can be staked out from the map. To stake out the other feature types, clear the selection then reselect the other features. Alternatively, double-tap a feature to stake out. If there is more than one feature within the highlighted area, a list of features within this area appears. Select the feature that you want to stake out.
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You can also use the map shortcut menus to stake out features. For more information, see the following section. Accessing tasks from the shortcut menu The Map of current job screen shortcut menus provide quick access to common tasks. The available tasks depend on the number and type of features selected. To access the shortcut menu, tap and hold on the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold on the feature when making a selection. Table 3.3 shows the options available from the shortcut menu. The symbol against a task shows that you can access it through the shortcut menu for the feature at the top of that column.
Table 3.3 Shortcut menu options Feature Task No features One point Two points Three or more points Line Arc

Review List selection Clear selection Delete Stakeout Navigate to point Turn to point Compute inverse Compute area Subdivide a line Subdivide an arc Key in point Key in line

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Note If you select a point with the same name as another point in the database, then select the Review or Delete option from the shortcut menu, a list of the duplicate points appears. Select the point you want to review or delete. Using field fill-in Field fill-in allows you to enter feature names into fields by selecting from the map. To enter a feature using field fill-in: 1. 2. From the Map of current job screen, select the required feature(s). Access the screen into which you are entering features.

The selected feature(s) are automatically entered into the appropriate fields. When more than one feature is selected, the fields are filled in the order that the features were selected. To enter another feature into the field, using the map, tap then select the required feature. Tap to return to the previous screen. Using the Map Selection list

If you selected features from the Map of current job screen, the map selection button becomes available on the right side of the feature name field. Tap it to access a list of the selected features. Only feature types (points, lines, arcs) that are specific to the field are shown.

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Background Map
Use the softkey to select a map to be displayed in the background layer of the Map of current job screen. You can display more than one background map at one time. The features are visible but cannot be selected, edited, or deleted. Use the Trimble Data Transfer utility to transfer background map files to the Trimble Survey Controller software.

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The Trimble Survey Controller software supports AutoCAD (ASCII) files (*.dxf). The following entities are supported: 3D FACE, ARC, CIRCLE, INSERT, LINE, LWPOLYLINE, POINT, POLYLINE, TEXT

The following screen shows a typical map of a current job:

3.5

Status of Current Job

From the main menu select Files / Status of current job. The following screen appears:

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3.6

Selecting Comma Delimited (.csv) Files

Use a comma delimited (.csv, or Comma Separated Values) file to access points that do not exist in the current job, or that you do not want to import into the job. You can use points in a .csv file for: staking out without having the design points in the job entering into Point name fields, such as for Cogo functions navigating to control or check shots from previous surveys

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Transferring .csv Files

Before you transfer a .csv file, make sure the data in the file is in the format: Point name, First ordinate (Northing or Easting), Second ordinate (Northing or Easting), Elevation, Point code. Note The coordinate order (Northing and Easting ordinates) in the .csv file must be the same as the setting in the Coordinate order field in the Units screen. To transfer a .csv file to the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. Use the Data Transfer utility or Microsoft ActiveSync to transfer the file from the office computer to the \Trimble Data folder on the TSCe data collector. For more information, see Chapter 4, Data Transfer. From the main menu, select Files / Comma delimited files. The Comma delimited files screen appears. Tap the file(s) that you want to use for the current job or tap to select all files. You can access points from more than one file. .

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Note To import points from a .csv file to the current job, select Files / Import/Export / Receive data. For more information, see Receiving ASCII Data from an External Device, page 77.

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Accessing Points in .csv Files

To access points in a .csv file, use one of the following methods: Select from the map Key in the point name Use the Stake out points list

When you access a .csv point for a task other than for stakeout, it is copied to the job database. Note If two points in one or more .csv files have the same name, only the first point is used. If there is a point with the same name in the database, the point in a .csv file is not used. Selecting from the map Points in a .csv file appear as comma ( ) symbols in the map. You can select them for various tasks, such as staking out, as you would with points stored in the job database. For more information, see Map of Current Job, page 48. Note You can only review points in a .csv file from the map. Keying in a point To enter a point from a .csv file into a Point name field, access a Point name field and key in the point name. Note You cannot use the

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Adding points to the Stake Out Points list Add a point to the Stake out points list using the Select from files option. For more information, see Points, page 311 and Staking Out a Point, page 385.

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System Units
Set the units and the preferred format of the units at any time; the job database is immediately updated. A job retains the settings assigned to it, even if the units or format change in a subsequent job. To change the units or format: 1. 2. 3. Select Configuration / Job / Units. Highlight a field, for example Angles, and select a format from the list. Change the other fields as required: The setting for the Coordinate view field determines what is displayed when you review the database. See Table 3-4.
Coordinate view options Description View as WGS-84 Latitude, Longitude, and Height View as local ellipsoidal Latitude, Longitude, and Height View as Northing, Easting, and Elevation View as Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed WGS-84 X, Y, Z coordinates View as azimuth, vertical angle, and slope distance View as horizontal angle, vertical angle, and slope distance

Table 3-4 Option WGS84 Local Grid

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Note If the coordinate value for a point is ?, it is possible that the point is stored as a GPS point but the Coordinate view field is set to Local or Grid, and you have not defined a datum transformation and projection. Change the Coordinate view setting to WGS-84, define a datum transformation and/or projection, or calibrate the job. Alternatively, it is possible that the point is stored as a polar vector from another point but that source point is deleted. Undelete it. The grade of a slope can be displayed in one of the following formats: angle, percent, or ratio. The ratio can be displayed as Rise:Run or Run:Rise. Figure 3.1 illustrates these.

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The setting in the Laser VA display field determines whether the laser measurements are displayed as vertical angles measured from the zenith, or inclinations measured from horizontal. Use the HA VA angle display field to specify how horizontal and vertical angles are displayed. 4. Tap

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System Settings and Corrections

Various settings and corrections affect how data and results are displayed on the TSCe data collector. It is important to understand the effects of the settings used. Note If you change the settings in a subsequent job, the original job retains its settings. When you change a setting, a note is recorded in the job database.

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Cogo Settings Screen

To access the list of settings and corrections, select Configuration from the main menu. Then select Job / Cogo settings. The following screen appears:

Change these settings as required. They are applied to the current job (if one is open) or to the next job that you create.

3.8.2

Options Softkey
When you select Cogo from the main menu, an softkey appears in some of the screens. This softkey lets you change certain settings or corrections. Note Parameters that are set in the Options screen only apply to the current job. Different jobs can have different settings.

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Distance Display
The Distances field defines how distances are displayed and which distances are used for calculations in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Select one of the following options: Ground (the default setting) Ellipsoid Grid
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Figure 3.2 shows the options between points A and B.

B Ground distance

A Grid distance Ellipsoid distance Ellipsoid Figure 3.2 Distances used by the Trimble Survey Controller software between points A and B

Note Distance and height/elevation fields have the suffix (grnd), (ell), or (grid), depending on the value in the Distances field. Ground distance A ground distance is the horizontal distance calculated between the two points at the mean elevation parallel to the chosen ellipsoid. If an ellipsoid has been defined in the job and the Distances field is set to Ground, the distance is calculated parallel to that. If no ellipsoid has been defined, the WGS-84 ellipsoid is used. Ellipsoid distance If the Distances field is set to Ellipsoid then a correction is applied and all distances are calculated as if on the local ellipsoid, which usually approximates to sea level. If no ellipsoid has been specified, the WGS-84 ellipsoid is used. Note If the coordinate system for a job is defined as Scale factor only, ellipsoid distances cannot be displayed.
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Grid distance If the Distances field is set to Grid, the grid distance between two points is displayed. This is the simple trigonometrical distance between the two sets of two-dimensional coordinates. If the coordinate system for the job is defined as Scale factor only, and the Distances field is set to Grid, the Trimble Survey Controller software displays ground distances multiplied by the scale factor. Note A grid distance between two measured GPS points cannot be displayed unless you have specified a datum transformation and a projection, or performed a site calibration.

3.8.4

Curvature Correction
In the Trimble Survey Controller system, all ellipsoid and ground distances are parallel to the ellipsoid.

3.8.5

Azimuth Display
The azimuth displayed and used by the Trimble Survey Controller software depends on the coordinate system that you defined for the current job: If you defined both a datum transformation and a projection, or if you selected Scale factor only, the grid azimuth is displayed. If you defined no datum transformation and/or no projection, the best available azimuth is displayed. A grid azimuth is the first choice, then a local ellipsoidal azimuth, then the WGS-84 ellipsoid azimuth. If you are using a laser rangefinder, the magnetic azimuth is displayed.

In the Survey / Offsets screen you can select which azimuth is used. For more information, see Azimuth plus angle, page 165. The azimuth that the Trimble Survey Controller software uses is identified by the suffix (grid), (local), (WGS84), or (mag).
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South Azimuth
If a south azimuth display is required, set the South azimuth field to Yes. All azimuths still increase clockwise. Figure 3.3 shows the effect of setting the South azimuth fields to No or Yes.
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Grid Coordinates
Use the Grid coords field to set the grid coordinates to increase in one of the following sets of directions: north and east south and west north and west south and east

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Figure 3.4 shows the effect of each setting.

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(50,50) S Increase South-West

Increase North-East

N (50,50) (50,50)

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Grid coordinates setting

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Magnetic Declination
Set the magnetic declination for the local area if magnetic bearings are being used in the Trimble Survey Controller software. You can use magnetic bearings if you choose the Brng-dist from a point method in the Survey/Offsets screen.

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Enter a negative value if magnetic north is west of true north. Enter a positive value if magnetic north is east of true north. For example, if the compass needle points 7 to the east of grid north, the declination is +7 or 7E. Note Use the published declination values if available.

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Subdivide Pts Code

When you subdivide a line or arc, a number of points are created. Use the Subdivide pts code field to specify the code that the new points will be allocated. Choose from the name or the code of the line or arc that is to be subdivided.

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Project Height
The project height can be defined as part of the coordinate system definition. To find it, select Configuration / Job / Coordinate System in either the Library or Key in / Projection dialogs. If a point has no elevation, the Trimble Survey Controller software uses the project height for Cogo calculations. If you combine GPS and 2D conventional observations, set the Project height field to approximate the height of the site. This height is used with 2D points to calculate grid and ellipsoid distances from measured ground distances. If you have defined a projection and you intend to do a 2D survey, you must enter a value for the project height. This reduces measured ground distances to ellipsoid distances. If you edit the project height (or any other local site parameter) after calibrating, the calibration becomes invalid and must be reapplied.

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Introduction Data transfer between the TSCe data collector and the office computer Data transfer between the Trimble Survey Controller software and another device

Data Transfer

4.1

Introduction
This chapter describes how to transfer data between the TSCe data collector and an office computer. It lists the types of files that can be transferred, and shows how to connect the equipment for transfer. It then shows how to transfer point names, point codes, and grid coordinates in ASCII format between the TSCe data collector and a variety of conventional instruments, data collectors, and office computers.

4.2

Data Transfer between the TSCe Data Collector and the Office Computer
You can transfer various types of files between the TSCe data collector and the office computer, including data collector (.dc) files, feature code files, digital terrain models (DTM), and language files. The data transfer process on the data collector is controlled by the office computer software when you connect the data collector to the office computer and select the appropriate options. You can transfer files using: The Trimble Data Transfer utility The Trimble Data Transfer utility with Microsoft ActiveSync software enabled Microsoft Explorer with the Microsoft ActiveSync software enabled

You can also transfer data to and from the TSCe data collector using other Trimble software packages. For more information, refer to the help provided with the Trimble office software. Note To transfer ASCII data between the TSCe data collector and other devices, see Data Transfer between the Trimble Survey Controller Software and Another Device, page 72.

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4.2.1

Using the Trimble Data Transfer Utility

Use the Trimble Data Transfer utility to transfer files between the Trimble Survey Controller software and the office computer. For more information on using Trimbles Data Transfer utility, see the Trimble Data Transfer Help and the Trimble Survey Controller Release Notes.

4.2.2

Using the Trimble Data Transfer Utility with the Microsoft ActiveSync Software Enabled
To transfer files between the Trimble Survey Controller software and the office computer: 1. Make sure that the TSCe data collector and office computer are switched on. Disconnect any devices that are communicating with the data collector, and close down any applications to ensure that the communications ports are available. 2. Connect the TSCe data collector to the office computer. Use one of the following methods: 3. Serial cable USB cable Infrared Network (Ethernet) card.

The Microsoft ActiveSync icon on your Windows taskbar will start spinning and the TSCe data collector will prompt you with . the message, Connect to desktop. Tap

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If the message does not appear on the TSCe data collector and the Microsoft ActiveSync icon does not spin, there is a connection problem. Check that the connection settings in the Microsoft ActiveSync software are correct and that there are no applications using the COM port on the TSCe data collector. If necessary, perform a soft reset (warm boot). For more information, see Rebooting, page 416. Note Always connect the TSCe data collector to the Microsoft ActiveSync software with the Guest connection. Partnership connections between the data collector and your office computer are not supported. For more information about Guest connections, see the Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

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On the office computer, start the Data Transfer utility. The rest of the procedure is controlled by this software.

Note To transfer files to and from earlier versions of the Trimble Survey Controller software or Trimble GPS receivers, turn off the Microsoft ActiveSync software and use the Trimble Data Transfer utility directly.

4.2.3

Using Microsoft Explorer with the Microsoft ActiveSync Software Enabled

You can use Microsofts Explorer and ActiveSync software to move or copy files to or from the TSCe data collector. Use the software to transfer files that do not require conversion by the Data Transfer utility (for example, comma delimited (.csv) files). See Table 4.1. From the Microsoft ActiveSync window: 1. Click Explore to move or copy files between the office computer and the TSCe data collector for sharing information. Alternatively, use Windows Explorer to move or copy files. Click Tools to backup and restore files.

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For more information on using Microsoft ActiveSync software to transfer files, refer to the Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

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File Conversion When data is transferred to and from the Trimble Survey Controller software, some files are converted for use in the Trimble software. Table 4.1 lists the files that are used in the Trimble Survey Controller software and the file types they are converted to when transferred to and from Trimble office software.
Table 4.1 PC Trimble Survey Controller files TSCe Description Trimble Microsoft Data Explorer Transfer using ActiveSync Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

.dc .csv .dtx .ttm .fcl .ddf .ggf .cdg .pgf .dxf .ini .lng .wav .dat

.job .csv .dtm .ttm .fal .fal .ggf .cdg .pgf .dxf .dat .lng .wav .dat

Survey Controller job files Comma Delimited (CSV) files Digital Terrain Model files Triangulated Terrain Model files Feature and Attribute Library files Data Dictionary files Geoid Grid files Combined Datum Grid files UK National Grid files Background Map files Antenna files Language files Sound files GPS data files

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When a .dc file is transferred to the Trimble Geomatics Office software, any GPS data files associated with that file are also transferred. Information about the .dc file format is available from the Trimble website (www.trimble.com). For more information, contact your local Trimble dealer. Note If a Trimble Geomatics Office project uses a geoid model, remember to also transfer the geoid file (or the subgridded part of it) when transferring the job into the Trimble Survey Controller software. AutoCAD Land Development Desktop software Use the Trimble Link software to transfer data between the Trimble Survey Controller software and Autodesks AutoCAD Land Development Desktop software. When job data is transferred from the Trimble Survey Controller software to the AutoCAD Land Development Desktop software, a .tic file is created.

4.3

Data Transfer between the Trimble Survey Controller Software and Another Device
This section shows you how to use the ASCII data transfer function in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Use this function to transfer point names, point codes, and grid coordinates in ASCII format between the TSCe data collector and a variety of conventional instruments, data collectors, and office computers. In addition, you can transfer ASCII files directly to the office computer using third-party download software, such as HyperTerminal. Note Only points with grid coordinates are transferred when you use the ASCII data transfer function. If the job does not have a projection and datum transformation specified, GPS points cannot be transferred. Furthermore, deleted points, and any points stored as polar vectors from a deleted point, cannot be transferred.

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Transferring ASCII Data to and from an External Device

You can transfer ASCII data to and from an external device or office computer in the following formats: Geodimeter (Area) Comma delimited (*.csv) SDR33 coordinates SDR33 DC SC Exchange TDS Topcon (GTS-7) Topcon (FC-5) Trimble DC v10.0 Zeiss (R5) Zeiss (Rec E/M5) Zeiss (Rec500)

In an SC Exchange .dc file, all observations are reduced to WGS-84 positions and grid positions (coordinates). Use this file format to transfer .dc files between different versions of the Trimble Survey Controller software running on the TSCe and TSC1 data collectors. The next sections describe how to connect the TSCe data collector, and how to send and receive data to and from the Trimble Survey Controller software.

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Sending ASCII Data to an external device

Warning When sending data to a device that does not include a units setting as part of its file, make sure that the Trimble Survey Controller file uses the units setting of that device. If you are not sure whether the device file includes a units setting, set the Trimble Survey Controller file to the same units as the device.

To send ASCII data to an external device: 1. Select the files to transfer: a. Select Files / Import/Export / Send ASCII data. The following screen appears:

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Set the transfer parameters: a. b. Set the Controller port field to the TSCe data collector port you are using for the transfer. Set the Baud rate and Parity fields to match the corresponding parameters on the device that you are communicating with. Note If the File format field is set to Comma Delimited (*.CSV), set the baud rate correctly on the external device. If appropriate, also set the flow control (xon/xoff). c. If you are transferring a .dc file, and you want the Trimble Survey Controller software to include a checksum when the file is transferred, select On in the Checksum field. Note For the Geodimeter (Area), SDR33, TDS, Topcon (GTS-7), Topcon (FC-5), Zeiss (R5), Zeiss (Rec E/M5), and Zeiss (Rec500) output options, the format is controlled by the external device.

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Set the file parameters: a. If the File format field is set to SDR33 coordinates or TDS, the Job name field appears. Enter a name for the file that is created when the data is transferred. Set the Point name field to Unchanged or Auto-generate. Unchanged sends the point names as they appear on the TSCe data collector. Auto-generate adds two extra fields: Use the Start point name field to specify the name of the first point to be transferred. Use the Auto point step size field to define the amount by which the Start point value is incremented or decremented when the Trimble Survey Controller software generates point names for subsequently transferred points.

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Note If the File format field is set to TDS and the Point name field is set to Unchanged, a point will only be transferred if the point name is less than eight characters long and contains numeric characters only. c. Use the Point code field to specify what is sent to the external device selected in the Code field: Select Use point code to send the point code. Select Use point name to send the point name. Note If you have used long codes (up to 42 characters) in the Trimble Survey Controller software, and the file format you are transferring to does not support long codes, the codes will be shortened. d. If the File format field is set to SDR33 coordinates, there is an Output notes check box. Select this to output all userentered notes with the point data. The notes are output in SDR33 record 13NM format. If the File format field is set to Comma Delimited (*.CSV), you can specify the format of the data to be output. Five fields appear: Point name, Point code, Northing, Easting, and Elevation. Using the options provided, select a position for each field. Select Unused if you do not want to send a particular value. For example: Point name Point code Northing Easting Elevation 4. Transfer the files: a. b. When the format details are complete, tap Field 1 Unused Field 3 Field 2 Field 4

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The procedure is similar to that used to create a Stake out points list. For more information, see Points, page 311. c. The Trimble Survey Controller software prompts you to initiate receiving on the instrument that you are sending data to. For more information about receiving data, refer to the manual for the receiving device. When the other device is ready to receive, tap the data. The data is transferred. Receiving ASCII Data from an External Device

Warning When receiving data from a device that does not include a units setting as part of its file, make sure that the Trimble Survey Controller file uses the units setting of that device. If you are not sure whether the device file includes a units setting, set the Trimble Survey Controller file to the same units as the device.

To receive ASCII data from an external device: 1. Select the files to send: a. Select Files / Import/Export / Receive ASCII data. The following screen appears:

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In the File format field, specify the device that you want to receive data from. If the File format field is set to Comma Delimited (*.CSV), SC Exchange, or SDR33 DC, the Receive from field appears. Set this field to External device.

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Set the transfer parameters: a. b. In the Port details/Controller port field, select the TSCe data collector port used for the transfer. Set the Baud rate and Parity fields to match the corresponding parameters on the device that the Trimble Survey Controller software is communicating with. Note If the File format field is set to Comma Delimited (*.CSV), set the baud rate correctly on the external device. If appropriate, also set the flow control (xon/xoff). c. If you are transferring a .dc file, and you want the Trimble Survey Controller software to validate the checksum when the file is transferred, select On in the Checksum field.

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Note Trimble Survey Controller point names have a maximum of 16 characters, but some points received from other devices can exceed this. If point names have 16 characters or more, choose either Truncate left or Truncate right. If the Comma Delimited (*.CSV) option is selected, you can specify the format of the data that is received. Five fields appear: Point name, Point code, Northing, Easting, and Elevation. Using the options provided, select a position for each field. Select Unused if a particular value is not present in the file being received. For example: Point name Point code Northing Easting Elevation 4. Store the files: a. b. When the format details are complete, tap Field 1 Unused Field 2 Field 3 Field 4

The Trimble Survey Controller software prompts you to initiate sending on the external device. For more information about sending data, refer to the manual for the sending device. When sending is initiated, the Trimble Survey Controller software starts to receive data, and a progress bar appears. When the transfer is complete, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically terminates the operation and saves the received data.

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Transmission interrupted. What would you like to do now?

Do one of the following:

to return the Trimble Survey Controller software Tap to receive mode. to terminate the operation and save any received Tap data to the current job. to terminate the operation and discard any Tap received data.

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Feature coding is a method of describing each point using an alphanumeric code. These codes are later processed by the office software to generate plans. Some feature codes also have attributes. An attribute is an extra piece of descriptive information about a point. Note You can use attribute information in the Trimble Geomatics Office software. You do not need to process the feature codes. Attributes and feature codes are combined in a feature and attribute library that can be transferred to the TSCe data collector. During a survey, you can extract feature codes from this library quickly and easily. Feature codes that have associated attributes prompt you to enter the necessary attribute information, so that the appropriate data is always collected. To use an existing feature and attribute library, transfer it to the TSCe data collector. You can then use the Trimble Survey Controller software to add, modify, or delete feature codes from that library or you can create a new library. As you work, assign a feature code to each point and enter any corresponding attribute data. Later, use the office software to: transfer the points process the feature codes and attribute data automatically generate a plan export the attributes in a range of GIS export formats

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5.2

Transferring a Feature and Attribute Library

To transfer a feature and attribute library file from the office computer to the TSCe data collector, use a package such as the Trimble Geomatics Office software or Data Transfer utility. The file transfer is controlled by the office software. For more information, see Data Transfer between the TSCe Data Collector and the Office Computer, page 68.

5.3

Creating a Feature and Attribute Library

Create a feature and attribute library, using the Trimble Geomatics Office Feature and Attribute Editor, or GPS Pathfinder Office Data Dictionary Editor. Alternatively, use the Trimble Survey Controller software. Libraries created using software such as these can contain feature codes with attributes that automatically prompt you for attribute entry. Features codes created using the Trimble Survey Controller software, however, do not have attributes associated with them. To create a feature and attribute library in the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. 2. Select Configuration / Feature & attribute libraries. Tap

Type the name of the new feature and attribute library and tap . Tap again to accept the screen.

Note To copy or delete a feature an attribute library, use Windows Explorer. For more information, see File Management, page 19.

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Adding, Deleting, and Editing Feature Codes

If a feature and attribute library is transferred to the Trimble Survey Controller software, some of the feature codes can contain attribute subrecords. Feature codes with attributes have an attribute icon ( ) next to the code in the library. Note If the library being used contains attributes, but no attributes have been stored, the checkmark icon ( ) replaces the attribute icon ( ). Once a feature code has attributes, that feature code cannot be added, deleted, or edited using the Trimble Survey Controller software. To change it, use the office software. To add a feature code to a feature and attribute library: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Feature & attribute libraries. . If the library has no Highlight the library name and tap features, the following message appears:
No features exist

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Tap

and enter the new feature code. Tap

The Trimble Survey Controller software limits the name of each feature code to 20 characters. 4. . If To set the display properties for the feature code, tap the Display coded features options is selected in the map options, the Trimble Survey Controller software draws lines between points based on the specified display properties. Tap

5. 6.

to accept the new feature code.

To add another feature code to the library, tap

To delete a feature code from a feature and attribute library: 1. 2.

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Highlight the feature code to be removed and tap Repeat Step 3 for each feature code to be deleted.

To edit a feature code in a feature and attribute library: 1. 2. 3.

From the main menu, select Configuration / Feature & attribute libraries. Highlight the library name and tap Tap

and edit the feature code.

The Trimble Survey Controller software limits each feature code to 20 characters. 4. 5. Tap to accept the edits to the feature code.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each feature code to be edited.

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Collecting Feature and Attribute Information

You can enter one or more feature codes in any Code field in the Trimble Survey Controller software. The maximum number of characters in these fields is 42. To enter a code, key it in or select it from a predefined library. To select a feature code from a feature and attribute library:

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To select a feature code from the library, do one of the following: Type the first letter(s) of the feature code required. This highlights a feature code in the library that starts with the to insert it in the Code field. letters you typed. Tap . When the library of codes appears, tap the Press required code to insert it in the Code field.
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Make sure the appropriate library is selected. (To do this, access . Highlight the required library the Code field and tap name and tap . The current library has a check mark next to it.)

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To select another feature code, repeat step 2. When all codes are entered, tap

Note You cannot select a different feature and attribute library for the current job once a point with attributes is stored.

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Names and Symbols

Feature code names that contain spaces appear in the Trimble Survey Controller software with a small dot between the words, for example, FireHydrant. These dots do not appear in the office software. Some symbols are not supported in feature and attribute libraries, for example ! and [ ]. If you use unsupported symbols when creating a library in the office software, the Trimble Survey Controller software converts them to the underscore symbol _ when they are transferred.

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Using Feature Codes with Predefined Attributes

You can use feature and attribute libraries that were created using the Trimble Geomatics Office or Trimble Survey Office software, the Feature and Attribute Editor or Data Dictionary Editor utilities, to store additional attribute information for feature codes. In the Trimble Survey Controller software, these feature codes have an attribute icon ( ) next to the feature code in the library. When entering attribute information, key in values or select them from a list, depending on the library you created in the office software. Note Feature classifications defined in feature and attribute libraries as Point, Line, or Area in the office software all appear as Point features in the Trimble Survey Controller software. You can enter attribute data before measuring a point or while softkey appears when feature codes with measuring it. The attributes are used.

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Tip To capture attribute data more efficiently, use the office software to predefine default values, minimum and maximum ranges, auto-generated times and dates, and well-structured menu options. If you use autogenerated times, make sure that the time is set correctly on your TSCe data collector. For information on setting the TSCe time and data, see Setting the Clock, page 415.

Note If you specify in the office software that field entry is not permitted for an attribute, you cannot use the Trimble Survey Controller software to enter that attribute data. To enter attributes before measuring a point: 1. 2. Enter the feature code and tap code and attribute fields appears.

Enter values in the attribute fields.

The maximum number of characters in text attribute fields is usually 100. Your definition of a feature and attribute library can specify fewer.

Tip Use the softkey to repeat the last stored set of attributes for the current feature.

The and softkeys appear when there are multiple feature codes with attributes in the Code field. Use them to swap between attributes. To enter attributes while measuring a point: 1. 2. Enter the feature code. The Tap

to start measuring the point.

A screen with the feature code and attribute fields is displayed. 3. 4. Enter values in the attribute fields. Tap attributes. Tap

to store the point and the associated attributes.

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Tip The Trimble Survey Controller software can automatically store the point while you are still entering attribute data. To enable this, select the Auto store point check box in the survey style.

Resurveying Points that Already Have Attributes

To stake out and re-measure points for which you already have attribute data: 1. If the job is not yet in the Trimble Survey Controller software, transfer it from the Trimble Geomatics Office software. Note Transfer relevant features and attributes as well as the points. 2. 3. From the Survey Style / Survey menu, choose Stakeout. Set the as-staked point details: 4. 5. Set the As-staked name field to Design name Set the As-staked code field to Design code

Stake out the points. Measure the as-staked point. The attribute data displayed for the point is the attribute data that you entered previously. The defaults in the feature and attribute library are not used. Update the values as required.

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Entering Attributes for a Point Using Feature Codes Without Predefined Attributes
Another way to enter attributes is through note, records using the key.

You can enter several attributes for one point. For a point that has a feature code of Tree, for example, you can enter its type, height, girth, and spread as attributes. To enter attributes for a point using the 1. 2. 3.

key:

Measure, key in, or compute the point. Tap

and select Key in note.

Enter the first attribute and press again.

. Enter the data and press

If a feature code and attribute library is selected for the job, it appears when you type the first letter of a code that is in the library. Enter the next attribute and press for example, could be:

4.

. The attributes for a tree,

Type:Oak:Girth:1.0:Height:15:Spread:12

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Repeat step 4 until all attributes are entered, then tap

Tip Use to return to the screen where you stored the point without closing this window.

Note Attributes collected using note records with : separators are processed as note records in the Trimble Geomatics Office software. For more flexibility in the office software, collect attributes using attribute subrecords or features from the feature and attribute libraries created in the office software.

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Control Commands
With feature codes, points that have the same code can be joined by lines or represented by symbols on a plan. In a topographical survey, for example, survey the center line of a road and give it the code CL. Then set up the office software that processes the feature codes so that all points with the code CL are joined together. However, if you survey the centerline of two different roads, and the points all use the code CL, the two centerlines will be joined together. To prevent this, use the code CL START for the first point on the first center line. Observe a succession of points with the code CL, then use the code CL END for the final point on the first center line. Set up the feature code library for the office software to recognize these start and end codes as control commands.

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6.1

Introduction
This chapter shows you how to stake out roads and determine your position relative to a road design. It explains how to review roading information and select a point to stake out on a road. It shows how to navigate to a non-side-slope point and a side-slope point, and measure an as-staked point.

Warning Do not stake out points and then change the coordinate system or perform a calibration. If you do, these points will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system and any points computed or staked out after the change.

6.2

Transferring or Keying in Road Information

Before staking out a road or determining your position relative to a road, key in or transfer a road definition. For information on how to do this, see Roads, page 134, and Templates, page 144. To transfer a road definition, use Trimbles RoadLink software, which is a module of the Trimble Geomatics Office software. For more information about how to transfer files see, Chapter 4, Data Transfer. Each road is transferred as a job. To open a job, select Files / Job management. Note Once the files are transferred, you can copy several roads into a single job. For more information, see Copying between Jobs, page 46. Each road transferred using the RoadLink software contains the coordinate system for the road. Roads always have grid coordinates.

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Note The Trimble Survey Controller software treats all road distances, including stationing and offset values, as grid distances. The value in the Distances field (accessed by selecting Configuration / Job / Cogo settings) has no effect on the road definition or the way road distances are displayed. If a ground coordinate system is defined in either the Trimble Geomatics or Survey Controller software, then the grid coordinates are, in effect, also ground coordinates.

6.3

Reviewing the Road Information

To review road information in the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. 2. Open the job. From the main menu, select Files / Review current job.

The following section describes the roading records that appear.

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Roading Records
Information about a road appears in the following order: 1. The name of the road. This record includes: Horizontal alignment elements These records appear in order of increasing stationing. There is a record for each alignment element. Vertical alignment elements These records appear in order of increasing stationing. There is a record for each alignment element. Template records Templates define the cross-sections used along the road. Template records show what templates are used at the various stations along the road. There is a record each time the template changes. These records appear in order of increasing stationing.

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Superelevation and/or widening records There is a record each time the superelevation and/or widening changes. These records appear in order of increasing stationing. The name of the template(s). This record includes the template elements that define the cross-section of the road, starting from the centerline. Each record defines an element in the template. Note If a road has a horizontal and vertical alignment but no templates, all offset points display a null (?) value in the V.Dist field during stakeout. If a road definition is defined only as a horizontal alignment, you can only stake it out in two dimensions. The horizontal and vertical alignments of a road do not necessarily start and end at the same stationing. When they do not, you can only stake out points in three dimensions if their stations lie within the horizontal alignment.

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Staking out Points on the Road by Station and Offset

Before staking out a point on the road, read General Procedure, page 308 and page 378, and Stakeout Settings, page 379.

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Select a Point on a Road

To do this: 1. From the main menu, select Survey / Stakeout/Roads. A screen, similar to the following one, appears:

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The Code field displays the code of the offset to be staked out. The Trimble Survey Controller software uses the code from the template definition for the selected offset. When the offset is 0.000 m, the code defaults to CL.

Tip To review the selected road, tap now. To edit the road, tap . Use the Key in / Road screen that appears to edit the road.

to enter the name in the Road name field.

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Tip If you stake out a point and then measure it, you can edit the code in the Confirm staked deltas screen. Alternatively, store the point and then select Files / Review current job to edit the code. To change the default code for the template element, select either Key In / Templates or Files / Review current job.

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In the Stake field, select Station and offset. Enter a value in the Antenna/Target height field and make sure that the Measured to field is set correctly. This is especially important when staking out a catch point. The Trimble Survey Controller software can accurately locate the point only if this setting is correct.

6.4.2

Select the Station to be Staked Out

To do this: 1. Do one of the following:

The list contains the stations defined by the section interval, and the stations where the horizontal or vertical alignment changes.

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Table 6.1 lists the abbreviations that the Trimble Survey Controller software uses.
Table 6.1 Stationing abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning SS ST TS VCE VCS VPI XS Spiral to spiral Spiral to tangent Tangent to spiral Vertical curve end Vertical curve start Vertical point of intersection Cross-section

Abbreviation Meaning CS PC PI PT RE RS SC Curve to spiral Point of curvature (Tangent to curve) Point of intersection Point of tangent (Curve to tangent) Road end Road start Spiral to curve

Enter a value. The value must be between the Start station and the End station for the road. to select the next station in the list. Tap Tap select the previous station in the list.

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Select the Offset to be Staked Out

To do this: 1. Do one of the following:

In Key in / Template, these codes are assigned as part of the template element. In the RoadLink software, you assign a code in the template definition. Enter a value. A negative value for an offset to the left of the centerline; a positive value for an offset to the right. If you enter a value greater than the maximum offset in the template, a message appears. It warns that the offset is outside the range, and asks if you want to use the left sideslope, or right, depending on the value entered. another message appears. It warns that If you tap point positions will be in two dimensions, and asks whether you want to continue. This option is useful if you need to stake out the 2D position of a feature not defined in the template (the position of a lamppost, for example).

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Select a specific offset from a list. To do this, access the Offset field and tap . The following screen appears with a list of all offsets and their codes (if assigned):

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Tap and select an option from the Offset menu, which appears in the following screen:

Table 6-2 describes these options.

Table 6-2 Option Leftmost Next left Next right Rightmost Offset menu options Description Selects the leftmost template element Decrements the offset (selects the previous record in the list of offsets) Increments the offset (selects the next record in the list of offsets) Selects the rightmost template element

Tip Select an offset from the list, or by using the . For all subsequent station values, the offset value will be updated to reflect any widening or interpolation. If you enter an offset value, that value will be maintained for all subsequent station values, even when the entered value corresponds to a value in the list.

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Consider Figure 6.1. If you select offset 5 m at station 0 m, the offset value will update to follow the solid line for subsequent stations, moving from offset 5 m to offset 8 m. If you enter 5 m for the offset, the offset will follow the dashed line, maintaining offset 5 m for subsequent stations.

0m 40m 100m 8m Figure 6.1 Offset Selection

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If there is a value in the Construction H.Offset field, the Construction H.Offset applied field specifies how it is applied. Do one of the following: To apply the offset horizontally, select Horizontal. To apply the offset at the slope value of the previous template element, select Slope.

You cannot apply construction horizontal offsets at the slope value of the previous template element for points with zero offset.

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Figure 6.2 shows how the Horizontal and Slope options are used in the Construction H.Offset applied field. The construction V.Offset value in the diagram is 0.000.
Stake Construction H.Offset applied field set to Slope Construction H.Offset applied field set to Horizontal

Point selected for stakeout Previous template element

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Options in the Construction H.Offset applied field

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If there is a value in the Construction H.offset field, the Trimble Survey Controller software directs you to a point that is offset from the design point. A negative value offsets the point towards the centerline (in). A positive value offsets the point away from the centerline (out). Note If you enter a value for the Construction H.Offset on the centerline (at offset 0.00 m), a negative value offset is to the left.

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Note Construction offsets are not automatically applied to a side-slope offset. For more information, see page 110. Construction offset values specified here are not applied to a DTM surface.

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Navigating to a Point on the Road

The navigation process that the Trimble Survey Controller software uses depends on whether you are staking out a non-side-slope point or a side-slope point. Note Before navigating to the point in a GPS survey, make sure that the survey is initialized. For more information, see RTK Initialization Methods, page 264. Icons in the graphical display screen Table 6.3 lists the icons that appear in the top right of the graphical display screen when you stake out a point on a road. (The graphical display screen is shown in the next section.)
Table 6.3 Icon Icons in the graphical display screen Information about the point staked out The point is on the left side of the road and is in cut.1 The point is on the left side of the road and is in fill.2 The point is on the right side of the road and is in cut. The point is on the right side of the road and is in fill.
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Note In addition, for side-slope positions the slope value is displayed below the icon. For non-side-slope positions the code (or offset value if no code is assigned) is displayed below the icon. Navigating to a non-side-slope point To navigate to a non-side-slope point: 1. . The Stakeout graphical display Select a point and tap screen appears. If you are using a conventional instrument, refer to the screen on the right:

The station value for the point appears at the top of the screen. An icon to the right indicates: the side of the road on which the point lies whether the point is in cut or fill the code (or offset value, if no code is assigned) for the point

For more information, see Table 6.3.

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The left side of the screen shows the compass arrow, and the right side of the screen displays values in the following fields. Table 6-4 shows these fields and the equivalent field in a conventional survey.
Table 6-4 Field Non-side-slope point fields What it shows In a conventional survey, this field is replaced by ... Go In (or Go Out).

Azimuth Horizontal Distance

Azimuth to the point.

Horizontal distance to the Go Left (or Go Right). point. This value is also shown at the bottom of the graphical display screen.

Vertical Distance Distance between the (cut/fill) present position and the design position being staked out. Road: Go Forward (or Go Backward) Distance from the current position to the point, relative to the road. Forward is towards the end station, backward is towards the start station.

Road: Go Left (or Distance from the current Go Right) position to the point, relative to the road. If you are facing the end station, Left is on your left.1
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The forward/backward and right/left values are relative to the cross-section of the point being staked out (see Figure 6.3). They are not relative to the current direction of travel or to the current stationing and they do not represent delta stationing and offset values for points on curved sections of the road. If you are using a conventional instrument, the road values only appear after you take a distance measurement.

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Figure 6.3 shows an example of the forwards direction and the right direction when staking out a point.

Direction of increasing stationing

Forwards

Right

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Forwards direction and right direction

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Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate to the point. Do one of the following: If you are using a conventional instrument, see Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. If you are using GPS, use the arrow as a guide and start moving towards the point, holding the TSCe data collector in front of you. The arrow points in the direction of the point to be staked out. When you walk towards the point, the arrow points to the top of the screen. Note The direction arrow only works correctly when you are moving. Always move forward towards the point.

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When you get closer to the point, the arrow disappears. Instead, a bulls-eye symbol represents the point, and a cross represents your position, as shown in the following screen:

Note When you navigate to a non-side-slope point with construction offsets, the bulls-eye symbol represents the offset point. 3. 4. to go into Fine mode. For more information, see Fine Tap and Coarse Modes, page 309. When you are on the point, the cross covers the bulls-eye symbol. Check the precisions and mark the point.

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Note The symbol that shows the position of the point also shows the road-space coordinate frame. Figure 6.4 shows how the long line points in the direction of increasing station, while the short line points in the direction (left to right) of increasing offset.

Direction of increasing stationing Direction of increasing offset (right side of road)

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Do one of the following: Measure the point. For more information, see Measuring the As-Staked Position, page 113. To stake out another point, tap out road screen.

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Navigating to a side-slope point To navigate to a side-slope point: 1. . The Stakeout graphical Select a side-slope point and tap display screen appears. If you are using a conventional instrument, refer to the screen on the right:

The station value for the point appears at the top of the screen. An icon to the right indicates: the side of the road on which the point lies whether this is a cut slope or a fill slope the slope value of the side-slope

For more information, see Table 6.3, page 102. Note For side-slope offsets where the slope changes between templates, the Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the side-slope for intermediate stations by interpolating the slope value. The screen shows a graphical display and text. The fields that appear are the same as those which appear in the display for a non-side-slope point, as shown on page 103.

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Note Values in the Backward (or Forward) and Left (or Right) fields are relative to the cross-section of the point that is being staked out. They are not relative to the current stationing and do not represent delta stationing and offset values for points on curved sections of the road. For more information, see Table 6.3, page 102. The graphical display also shows a dashed line that connects the side-slope catch positionthe point where the side-slope intersects with the groundto the side-slope hinge position. 2. Tap to select a side-slope option. The following screen appears:

Table 6-5 explains the Select menu options for a side-slope.

Table 6-5 Option Catch point (Auto) Select menu options Description The Trimble Survey Controller software selects the side-slope (cut or fill) to intersect with the ground. This is the default. Fixes the side-slope as a cut side-slope. Fixes the side-slope as a fill side-slope.

Catch point (Cut) Catch point (Fill)

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Roading Table 6-5 Option Add Constr. offsets to Catch pt Select menu options (Continued) Description Applies the horizontal and vertical construction offsets specified to the catch point. Navigate to the catch point before selecting this option. The position of the offset point depends on the catch point, so make sure that you stake out the catch point precisely. Hinge point Stakes out the base of the side-slope. This is the most direct way to select the hinge point if the template includes a ditch offset. Note: Construction offsets are not applied to the hinge point when you use this method to select the hinge point.

Note Construction offsets are not automatically applied to a catch point. Navigate to the catch point and then press . Select Add Constr. offsets to Catch pt and navigate to the offset point. There is no need to tap construction offsets. when staking out a catch point with no

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The actual intersection position of the side-slope with the existing ground surfacethe catch pointis determined iteratively (by repetition). The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the intersection of a horizontal plane passing through the current position, and either the cut or fill side-slope, as shown in Figure 6.5, where xn is the Go Right/Left value.

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Locating a catch point

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Navigate to the point. Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate to the point. Do one of the following: If you are using a conventional instrument, see Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. If you are using GPS, use the arrow as a guide and start moving towards the point, holding the TSCe data collector in front of you. The arrow points in the direction of the point to be staked out. When you walk towards the point, the arrow points to the top of the screen. Note The direction arrow only works correctly when you are moving. Always move forwards towards the point.

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When you get closer to the point, the arrow disappears. Instead, a bulls-eye symbol represents the point and a cross represents your position, as shown in the following screen:

The position of the bulls-eye symbol shows the computed position of the catch point. 5. to go into Fine mode. For more information, see Fine Tap and Coarse Modes, page 309. Note Construction offsets are not automatically applied to a catch point. Navigate to the catch point and then go to Step 2. Select Add constr. offsets to Catch pt and navigate to the offset point. 6. Locate and mark the point, then do one of the following: Measure the point. For more information, see Measuring the As-Staked Position, page 113. To stake out another point, tap out roads screen.

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Measuring the As-Staked Position

To measure the as-staked position, locate and mark the point, hold the range pole vertically over the point, and then do the following: 1. In the graphical display screen, tap following:

In a GPS survey, the Stake out point screen appears. Enter a value for the point name and tap . The button appears when enough data has been collected. Tap it to store the point. In a conventional survey, the store the point. button appears. Tap it to

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If you are staking out a side-slope point, screens similar to those shown below appear:

Note The value in the S.dist to hinge + Constr off: field includes any construction offset values specified and reports the slope distance from the hinge to the as-staked position. The value is null (?) if there is no horizontal construction offset specified or the horizontal construction offset is applied horizontally. Note The value in the Design elevation field and the H.Offset field for the design road is null (?) for catch points.

Tip Tap to view the Stake template deltas screen. It shows the horizontal offset and vertical distance from the catch point to the end of each template element, up to and including the centerline. If the template includes a cut ditch, the report will include the hinge position at the toe of the cut slope. The reported values exclude any construction offset specified.

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Figure 6.6 explains some of these fields.

H C J G B Figure 6.6 Typical cross-section of a road D E H B D

J C

Where:
A = Distance to center line B = Horizontal distance to hinge point C = Vertical distance to hinge point D = Slope E = Slope distance to hinge point F = Construction horizontal offset G = Ditch offset H = Hinge point J = Catch point

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Stake out more points. For more information, see Staking out Points on the Road by Station and Offset, page 95. When there are no more points to stake out, tap to the Survey menu.

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Measuring Positions on the Road

When you use the Trimble Survey Controller software to measure points, it can display your current position on the road.

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Determining Current Position Relative to a Road

To determine your current position relative to a road: 1. From the main menu, Survey / Stakeout / Roads. The following screen appears:

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In the Road name field, select the road to be staked out.

Tip To select a road, access the Road name field and tap view a list of available roads. Highlight the required road. . To edit the road, tap To review the selected road, tap the Key in Road screen.

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In the Stake field, select Position on road.

Enter a value in the Antenna/Target height field and make sure that the Measured to field is set correctly. If there is a value in the V.Offset field, the Trimble Survey Controller software reports your position relative to the design, as adjusted by the specified vertical offset:

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A negative value offsets the design vertically down, a positive value up. Note The V.Offset value specified here is not applied to a DTM surface.

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Note If you are using a conventional instrument, the road values only appear after you take a distance measurement. The top of the screen displays the road name. For information about the icons that appear in the top right of the screen, see Table 6.3, page 102. The right side of the screen displays values in the following fields: Norththe northing coordinate of the current position Eastthe easting coordinate of the current position Stationthe station value of the current position relative to the road Offset (left/right)the offset value of the current position relative to the road V. distthe vertical distance (cut/fill) of the current position to the road

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In the graphical display, shown in Figure 6.7, the road is shown as an icon. It represents a portion of the centerline and shows the direction of increasing stationing. If your current position is more than 25 meters (about 75 feet) from the centerline, the arrow guides you to a position on the centerline. (The software calculates this position by projecting your current position at right angles to the centerline.) If your current position is off the road, that is, your current position is before the start station or beyond the end station of the road, the arrow guides you to the start of the road.

Direction of increasing station

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Your current position

Road icon in the graphical display screen

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Do one of the following: Measure the point. For more information, see the next section. Move to another position on the road and repeat the steps described above.

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Measuring Current Position Relative to the Road

To measure the current position relative to the road, do the following: 1. In the graphical display screen, tap following:

In a GPS survey, the Stake out point screen appears. Enter . The values for the point name and code and tap button appears. Tap it to store the point.

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. The In a conventional survey, tap appears. Tap it to store the point.

If the View deltas before storage field in the Stakeout settings screen is set to Yes, a screen similar to the one shown below appears:

Note The design elevation excludes any V.Offset specified. If your position is before the start station or after the end station, the Station field displays Off road, and the Offset and V.Dist fields display null (?). If your position is within the start and end station values but at a greater offset than either the left or right catch points, the Station and Offset fields display the relevant values but the V.Dist field displays null (?).

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Introduction
The Key in menu lets you enter details directly into the Trimble Survey Controller software database without transferring or measuring. Use it to enter notes and to define following: points, lines, arcs, boundaries, roads, and templates. Note To set the Distance units for calculations, tap

You can also use the Key in menu to edit the details of road definitions or points. For information on editing road definitions, see Editing a Definition, page 148.

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Points
To key in a point: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Key in / Points. Enter values in the Point name and Code fields. Enter the coordinates for the point. To enter coordinates in softkey to change the another coordinate format, use the coordinate view to WGS-84, Local, Grid, or ECEF. Specify a search class for the point by selecting or clearing the Control point check box. For more information on search classes, see Appendix B, Database Search Rules. to store the point. The point is stored in the coordinate Tap type you are viewing. Key in more points or tap

4.

5. 6.

to return to the main menu.

Tip To key in a point directly from the Map of current job screen, tap and hold on the position in the map that you want to add the point to. Then select Key in point from the shortcut menu.

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Lines
This section shows you how to key in a line in the Trimble Survey Controller software, using one of two methods: Two points or Bearing-distance from a point. To key in a line: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Key in / Lines. Enter values in the Line name and Code fields. Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information. For more information, see Choosing a Method (Lines), page 124. Note The point(s) from which the line is defined must exist in the job database. 4. Enter the grade for the line. A grade indicates that the line has a slope from the start point. To change the units, highlight the Grade field and tap . To define the grade in various ways, tap and change the Grade field. For stationing along the line, enter the stationing value for the start point in the Start station field. Then enter the distance between stations in the Station interval field. To enter ellipsoid distances, tap field to Ellipsoid.

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to calculate the line. The design information is Tap displayed on the screen that appears. It includes azimuth, length, and grade. Tap to store the line in the database.

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Choosing a Method (Lines)

The following sections describe each method for keying in lines. Two points In the Method field, select Two points, and then enter values in the Start point and the End point fields. Alternatively, select the Start point and End point from the map. Tap and hold on the screen and select Key in line from the shortcut menu. Note The height of the two points defines the grade of the line. Bearing-distance from a point To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Bearing-distance from a point. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the start point (1), the azimuth (2), and the length (3).

Figure 7.1 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Bearing-distance from a point

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Arcs
This section shows you how to key in an arc in the Trimble Survey Controller software, using one of these methods: Two points and radius, Delta angle and radius, Arc length and radius, and Intersect point and tangents. Figure 7.2 explains the terms used to define features of an arc.

Tangent length Intersection point Direction = Right

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Features defining an arc

To key in an arc: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Key in / Arcs and then enter values in the Arc name and Code fields. Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information. For more information, see Choosing a Method (Arcs), page 127. Note The point(s) from which the arc is defined must exist in the job database. 3. If necessary, choose the direction of the arc.

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The direction defines whether the arc turns to the left (counterclockwise) or right (clockwise) from the start point. Figure 7.3 shows both a left and right arc.

To point

Direction = Right

From point

Direction = Left

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Direction of an Arc

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Enter the grade for the arc. A grade indicates that the arc has a vertical slope from the start point. To change the units, highlight the Grade field and tap . To define the grade in various ways, tap and change the setting in the Grade field. For stationing along the arc, enter the stationing value for the start point in the Start station field. Then enter the distance between stations in the Station interval field. To enter ellipsoid distances, tap the Distances field. Tap

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The design information is displayed on the screen that appears. It includes: back tangent forward tangent radius

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arc length delta angle chord length tangent length grade

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Choosing a Method (Arcs)

The following sections describe each method for keying in arcs. Before choosing a method When defining an arc from a back tangent, make sure that you understand the naming and direction conventions used by the Trimble Survey Controller software. The back tangent value is related to the direction in which the stationing or chainage increases. For example, when you stand at the intersection point looking in the direction of increasing stationing or chainage, the forward tangent is in front of you and the back tangent is behind you.

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Figure 7.4 shows how a back tangent value is related to the direction in which the stationing or chainage increases.
Back tangent

IP PT Forward tangent

PC Direction of increasing stationing

IP = Intersection point PT = Point of tangency PC = Point of curvature Figure 7.4 Back tangents and forward tangents

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Two points and radius To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Two points and radius. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the start point (1), and end point (2), and enter the radius (3).

Figure 7.5 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

Figure 7.5

Two points and radius

Note The height of the two points defines the grade of the arc.

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Delta angle and radius To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field select Delta angle and radius. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the start point (1), the back tangent (2), the radius (3), and the turned angle (4) of the arc.

Figure 7.6 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

Figure 7.6

Delta angle and radius

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Arc length and radius To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Arc length and radius. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the start point (1), the back tangent (2), the radius (3), and the length of the arc.

Figure 7.7 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Arc length and radius

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Intersection point and tangents To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field select Intersection point and tangents. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the intersection point (1), the back tangent (2), the forward tangent (3), and the radius(4) of the arc.

Figure 7.8. shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
Back tangent

Intersection point

Forward tangent Radius of the arc

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Intersection point and tangents

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Boundaries
This section shows you how to calculate the coordinates of points on a boundary. You enter a bearing and a distance from an existing point, and the Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the coordinates of the new point. Repeat the steps for the next point on the boundary. To key in a boundary: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Key in / Boundary. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the start point (1), the azimuth (2), the horizontal distance (3), and a vertical distance. Enter a name for the intersection point in the Point name field.

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Tap Tap

The Trimble Survey Controller software returns to the Boundary screen and inserts the name of the point just created (4) in the Start point field. 6. 7. 8. To compute the misclosure of a circuit of points, give the last point the same name as the first point. Tap

, the boundary misclosure appears on the When you tap screen. Store the last point as a check to avoid overwriting the first point.

Figure 7.9 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this calculation.

Figure 7.9

to obtain the coordinates of the new point (4). to store the new point.

to obtain the coordinates of the point.

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Roads
This section shows how to key in a road that is defined by a horizontal alignment and (optionally) one or more of the following components: vertical alignment template positioning superelevation and widening records

Note If a road is defined only as a horizontal alignment, it can only be staked out in two dimensions. The horizontal and vertical alignments of a road do not necessarily start and end at the same stationing. When they do not, you can only stake out points in three dimensions if their stations lie within the horizontal alignment. To enter a new road definition: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Key in / Roads. In the Name field, enter a name for the new road definition. Tap .

. From the list of available road To do this, tap definitions that appears, highlight the one to be copied and tap . This copies all components comprising that road definition into the current road.

Tip To view details of a road definition before copying it, highlight the . Tap to return to the list or, to view details road name and tap or . For more information, see of other roads in the list, tap Reviewing a Definition, page 147.

Choose a component to key in, that is, horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, template positioning, and superelevation and widening.

The following sections describe how to key in each component.

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Horizontal Alignment
Note If horizontal alignment is the first component to be keyed in, before you begin, select Key in / Roads and provide a name for the road definition. Do this only once for each new road definition. To add a horizontal alignment to a new road definition, select Horizontal alignment and then follow these steps: 1. to enter the first element that defines the alignment. Tap The following screen appears:

The Element field is set to Start point. You cannot change this. 2. 3. For stationing along the road, enter the stationing value for this start point in the Start station field. In the Method field, choose one of the following options: Key in coordinates Select point

If you choose the Key in coordinates method, enter values in the Start north and Start east fields. If you choose the Select point method field, enter a value in the Point name field. The Start north and Start east fields will update with the values for the entered point.

Tip To edit the Start north and Start east values when they have been derived from a point, change the method to Key in coordinates.

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to enter another horizontal alignment element (for Tap example, a line) that defines the road. Select an option from the Element field and enter the required information. For more information, see that appropriate section to store the element. below. Then tap When you have entered the last element, tap

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Tip To delete an element, highlight it and tap . When you add an element, it appears below the previous element that you added. To insert it at a particular place in the list, highlight the element that you want it to follow. Tap and enter details of the element.

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Enter the other road components or tap definition.

Line elements

If you select Line in the Element field, the Start station field displays the start station value for the line that you are defining. You cannot edit this. In the Azimuth and Length fields, key in values that define the line. If this is not the first line to be defined, the Azimuth field displays an azimuth calculated from the previous element. If you edit this and then accept the definition, you are warned that the alignment has non-tangential transitions. The End north and End east fields update to display the coordinates at the end of the element just added. Arc elements If you select Arc in the Element field, the Start station field displays the start station value for the arc that you are defining. You cannot edit this.
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The Start azimuth field displays the azimuth as calculated from the previous element. If you edit this, when you accept the definition, you are warned that the alignment has non-tangential transitions. Table 7.1 shows the available methods and the fields that appear when you select each one.
Table 7.1 Method Arc length and radius Horizontal alignment using arcs Procedure Specify arc direction. In the Radius and Length fields, enter values that define the arc. Specify arc direction. In the Angle and Radius fields, enter values that define the arc. Specify arc direction. In the Angle and Length fields, enter values that define the arc.

Delta angle and radius

Deflection angle and length

The End North and End East fields update to display the coordinates at the end of the element just added. Entry spiral/Exit spiral elements If you select Entry spiral/Exit spiral in the Element field, the Start station field displays the start station value for the entry spiral or exit spiral that you are defining. You cannot edit this. The Start azimuth field displays the azimuth as calculated from the previous element. If you edit this, when you accept the definition, you are warned that the alignment has non-tangential transitions. In the Arc direction field, select Right or Left. In the Radius field, enter the radius of the arc associated with the spiral. In the Length field, enter the length of the spiral. The End North and End East fields update to display the coordinates at the end of the element just added.

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Note An exit spiral connecting two arcs is known as a hanging or combining spiral. The end coordinates of the spiral are incorrect until the second arc is added. If you select an entry spiral, the coordinates are correct.

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Notes for Keying in and Editing Horizontal Alignments

If you enter non-tangential elements, a warning message appears. If this happens, do one of the following: Select Yes to adjust the current element to maintain tangency. Select All to adjust all elements to maintain tangency. Select None to accept non-tangency for all elements. Select No to accept non-tangency for the current element.

When you edit an element, the station and coordinate values for all subsequent elements update to reflect the change. All remaining values defining the subsequent elements are maintained. Exceptions to this are as follows: If you edit the radius of a spiral or arc, the Trimble Survey Controller software warns you that adjacent spiral/arc elements that define the arc will be updated with the same radius. If this happens, do one of the following: Select Yes to adjust the adjacent elements. Select No to discard the changes you have made.

A spiral connecting two arcs (known as hanging or combining spirals) is referred to as an exit spiral when the radius of the second arc is greater than the radius of the first arc. If you edit the radius of the second arc so that it is smaller than the radius of the first arc, the Trimble Survey Controller software changes the spiral to an entry spiral with the radius of the second arc.

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Similarly, if you edit the radius of the first arc so that it is smaller than the radius of the second arc, the Trimble Survey Controller software changes the spiral to an exit spiral with the radius of the first arc.

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Vertical Alignment
Note If vertical alignment is the first component to be keyed in, select Key in / Roads and provide a name for the road definition before starting. Do this only once for each new road definition. To add a vertical alignment to a new road definition, select Vertical alignment and then follow these steps: 1. to enter the first element that defines the alignment. Tap The following screen appears:

The Element field is set to Start point. You cannot change this. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the Station and Elevation fields, key in the values that define the first vertical point of intersection (VPI). Tap

to enter another vertical alignment element (for Tap example, a circular arc). Select an option from the Element field and enter the required information. For more information, see the appropriate section below.

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When you have entered the last element, tap

Tip To delete an element, highlight it and tap

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Enter the other road components or tap definition.

Point elements

If you select Point in the Element field, use the Station and Elevation fields to key in values that define the VPI. Note A vertical alignment must start and end with a point.

Tip You can also use points between the start and end points if the alignment changes direction when no parabola or arc is required.

Symmetric parabola elements If you select Sym parabola in the Element field, use the Station and Elevation fields to key in values that define the VPI. Enter the length of the parabola in the Length field. Asymmetric parabola elements If you select Asymmetric parabola in the Element field, use the Station and Elevation fields to key in values that define the VPI. Enter the In and Out lengths of the parabola. Circular arc elements If you select Circular arc in the Element field, use the Station and Elevation fields to key in values that define the VPI. Enter the radius of the circular arc in the Radius field. Note When you edit an element, only the selected element is updated. All adjoining elements remain unchanged.

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Template Positioning
Note If template positioning is the first component to be keyed in, before you begin, select Key in / Roads and provide a name for the road definition. Do this only once for each new road definition. Define the position of templates in a road definition by specifying the station at which the Trimble Survey Controller software starts to apply each template. A template is applied at the start station and template element values are then interpolated linearly (applied on a pro rata basis) from that point to the station where the next template is applied. To define the template positioning: 1. 2. Select Template positioning. Tap

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In the Start station field, specify the start station for the template(s). The options in the Left template and Right template fields are as follows: User definedallows you to select templates for the left side and the right side of the horizontal alignment. <None>no templates are assigned. Use this option to create a gap in the road definition. <Interpolate>the template for this station is interpolated from the previous and next templates in the road definition.

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If you selected <None> or <Interpolate>, go to the next step. If you selected User defined, do one of the following: Select from the list. To do this, double tap the Left template (or Right template) to display the list of available templates. field. Tap This list contains templates defined using the Key in / Templates command. Enter a template name. This name must match an existing template name. If the name is invalid, the Trimble Survey Controller software warns you. and use the screen that appears to key in details Tap for the new template. For more information, see Templates, page 144. to apply the templates. to enter more templates at other positions.

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Superelevation and Widening

Note If superelevation and widening is the first component to be keyed in, before you begin, select Key in / Roads and provide a name for the road definition. Do this only once for each new road definition. Define where superelevation and widening values are applied in a road definition by specifying the station at which the Trimble Survey Controller software starts to apply them. Superelevation and widening values are applied at the start station, and values are then interpolated linearly (applied on a pro rata basis) from that point to the station where the next superelevation and widening values are applied. To add superelevation and widening values to a new road definition: 1. Select Superelevation & widening and tap screen appears:

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In the Start station field, specify the station where the superelevation and widening starts. In the Left super and Right super fields, enter superelevation values for the left and right sides of the horizontal alignment.

Tip To change the way a superelevation value is expressed, tap and change the Grade field as required.

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In the Pivot field, specify the position about which the template rotates. The options are Pivot left, Pivot crown, and Pivot right.

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In the Left widening field, enter the widening value to be applied. This value is applied to each element in the template that has the Widening check box selected.

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to add these Do the same for the Right widening field. Tap superelevation and widening values to the road definition. Note Widening is expressed as a positive value.

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To enter more superelevation and widening records tap

After entering the last superelevation and widening record, tap .

Tip To delete an entry, highlight it and tap

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Enter the other road components or tap definition.

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Templates
This section shows you how to enter a template. For information on how to define the position of a template, see Template Positioning, page 141. To enter a template: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Key in / Templates. In the Name field, enter a name for the new template and tap .

Do one of the following: Copy an existing template into the current template. To do . A list of available template definitions this, tap appears. Highlight the one to be copied and tap .

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Manually key in the elements of the new template.

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Keying In Elements
To manually key in the elements in a template: 1. 2. 3. Select Key in / Templates and name the new template as described above. Tap

Select an option from the Element field and enter the required information. For more information, see the appropriate section below. To add the template element, tap

4. 5. 6.

To enter more elements that define this template, tap When you have entered the last element, tap .

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Cross fall and offset If you selected Cross fall and Offset in the Element field: 1. In the Cross fall and Offset fields, enter the values that define the element.

Tip To change the way a cross fall value is expressed, tap change the Grade field as required.

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Enter a value in the Code field (this step is optional).

Tip The annotation entered in the Code field is assigned to the end of the element and is displayed during stakeout. (For example, the code CL is displayed in the Stakeout screen on page 106.

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Select the Apply superelevation and Apply Widening check boxes as required.

Delta elevation and offset If you selected Delta elevation and Offset in the Element field: 1. 2. 3. In the Delta elevation and Offset fields, enter the values that define the element. Enter a value in the Code field (this step is optional). Select the Apply superelevation and Apply Widening check boxes as required.

Delta elevation only If you selected Delta elevation only in the Element field: 1. 2. In the Delta elevation field, enter the value that defines the element. Enter a value in the Code field (this step is optional).

Side-slope If you selected Side-slope in the Element field: 1. In the Cut slope, Fill slope, and Cut ditch width fields, enter the values that define the element. Note Cut and fill slopes are expressed as positive values.

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Cut ditch width

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Enter a value in the Code field (this step is optional).

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Reviewing a Definition
To view the details of an existing road definition select Key in / Roads. Double-tap the Name field then tap . Highlight the road name and tap . To return to the list tap or, to view details of other roads in the list, tap or . Use the same process to review a template.

You can also review the details of a road or template component at any time. For more information, see Reviewing the Database, page 15. Alternatively, select Key in / Roads or Key in / Templates (as if to edit the record).

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Key In Menu

Editing a Definition
Use the Key in menu to enter details directly into the Trimble Survey Controller database without transferring or measuring. You can also use this menu to edit (change) the details of a road definition that is imported or keyed in, and to edit a definition that you started to key in but did not complete. To edit a road definition that was imported from the Trimble RoadLink software or partially keyed in, do one of the following: Select Key in / Roads. Note This is not possible during a survey. End the survey, or see the tip on page 95. Select Key in / Templates to edit a template definition

To select a road definition for editing, do one of the following: Select it from a list To do this, double-tap the Name field. Tap of available roads. Enter the name of the road definition

This name must match an existing road name.

Use the same process when selecting a template definition to edit. Note When you edit a road or template definition, a new definition is stored. The original definition stays in the Trimble Survey Controller software database, but the deleted symbol ( ) indicates that it is no longer available.

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Notes
You can enter a note in the Trimble Survey Controller database at any time. To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, select Key in / Notes. Type in the details to be recorded. Alternatively tap generate a record of the current time. Tap to store the note in the database or

to discard it.

To exit Key in notes, tap empty, tap .

. Alternatively, if the Note form is

Note If a feature code list is already selected for the job, you can use codes from the list when keying in a note. From the Note screen, press to display the feature code list. Select a code from the list or type the first few letters of the code.

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Introduction Using Cogo functions Compute inverses Compute intersections Compute areas Compute azimuths Compute distances Subdivide lines Subdivide arcs Traverses

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Introduction
The Trimble Survey Controller software provides coordinate geometry (Cogo) functions that perform various calculations using points stored in the database. The results can also be stored in the database. To access these functions, use the Cogo menu.

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Warning Do not compute intersection points and then change the coordinate system or perform a calibration. If you do, these points will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system.

Using Cogo Functions

This section outlines the general procedure to follow in order to perform calculations using the Trimble Survey Controller Cogo functions. For detailed instructions on how to use a particular function, see the appropriate section later in this chapter. To use a Cogo function: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, choose Cogo, then the required Cogo function. If necessary, set the Method field. Enter the variables such as point name, line name, distance, or azimuth. Tap

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Embedded Cogo Softkey

A softkey appears when you access some of the fields in the main Cogo screen. The softkey applies only to that particular field, and provides a shortcut from the field to a Cogo calculation. Use this embedded softkey to calculate a value for a field in the current Cogo screen. Example

softkey to divide a line into segments of To use the embedded fixed length in the Subdivide a line option:

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Set Method to Between two points.

Enter the point name A in the From point field and the point name B in the To point field. The computed distance between A and B is displayed.

Tip Use the calculations.

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Tap to return to the Subdivide a line screen. The distance just calculated is inserted into the Segment length (grnd) field.

8.2.2

Entering Feature (Points, Lines, Arcs) Names

When entering feature names into fields, select the feature(s) from the map then select the Cogo function. The selected feature(s) are automatically entered into the appropriate fields. To enter another feature name, do one of the following: and select the features as required. Tap Tap back to the Cogo screen.

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Tap the map selection button already selected in the map.

to access a list of features

Access the feature name field and tap from the database list. Tap to key in details, or

to measure a point.

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Options Softkey
Tap

to display the Options screen:

softkey in the Traverse screen contains different Note The options to those shown here. For more information, see Traverse options, page 341. In the Distances field, set the type of distance to be calculated. Tap to change this at any time. For example, to apply an approximate sea level correction, set the Distances field in this screen to Ellipsoid. These are illustrated in Figure 3.2. page 62. Note The Trimble Survey Controller software can only display grid distances between points if you defined a projection and datum transformation, selected Scale factor only, or keyed in the points as grid points.

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Multiple Solutions
For some computations, there are two solutions. Tap the other solution.

Note If the Trimble Survey Controller software is configured to operate with quadrant bearings, substitute bearing for azimuth in the rest of this chapter.

8.3

Compute Inverses
To calculate the azimuth and distance between two points, do one of the following: As shown in the following diagram, from the map, select the From point (1) and the To point (2). Tap and hold on the screen and select the Compute Inverse option from the shortcut menu. Select Cogo / Inverse from the main menu and enter names in the From point and To point fields.

The computed azimuth (3), horizontal distance (4), change in elevation, and slope distance are displayed. Figure 8.1 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Compute Intersections
The Trimble Survey Controller software can calculate the coordinates of an intersection point from a combination of azimuths and/or distances from existing points. To calculate an intersection: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Cogo / Intersections. Enter a name for the intersection point in the Point name field, select an option from the Method field and enter the required information.

8.4.1

Choosing a Method (Intersections)

The following sections describe each method for computing intersections.

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Bearing-distance intersection To use this method: 1. 2. Select Brng-dist intersect in the Method field As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of Point 1 (1), the azimuth (2), the name of Point 2 (3), and the horizontal distance (4). to calculate the intersection points (5 and 6). There Tap are often two solutions for this calculation. Tap to see the second solution.

Figure 8.2 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Bearing-bearing intersection To use this method: 1. 2. Select Brng-brng intersect in the Method field. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of Point 1 (1) and the azimuth (2). Enter the name of Point 2 (3) and the azimuth (4). Tap

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Figure 8.3 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
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Distance-distance intersection To use this method: 1. 2. Select Dist-dist intersect in the Method field. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of Point 1 (1) and the horizontal distance (2). Enter the name of Point 2 (3) and the horizontal distance (4). to calculate the intersection points (5 and 6). There Tap are two solutions for this calculation. Tap to see the second solution.

Figure 8.4 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Bearing-distance from a point To use this method: 1. 2. 3. Select Brng-dist from a point in the Method field. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the start point (1), the azimuth (2), and the horizontal distance (3). Tap

Figure 8.5 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Compute Areas
The Trimble Survey Controller software can calculate the area enclosed by three or more points selected from its database. It can use up to 100 points. To compute an area: 1. Do one of the following: From the map, select the points on the perimeter of the area to be calculated. Tap and hold on the screen and select Compute area from the shortcut menu. From the main menu, select Cogo / Compute area. Select the points on the perimeter of the area to be calculated.

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As shown in the following diagram, the calculated area (1) and perimeter (2) are displayed. Note Select points in the order in which they occur on the perimeter. 2. 3. Tap

to store the area result in the Trimble Survey Tap Controller software database.

The computed area varies according to the Distance display setting. Table 8.1 shows the effect of the distance setting on the area calculated.
Table 8.1 Distances setting options Computed area At the average ground elevation On the ellipsoid surface Directly off the grid coordinates

Distances setting Ground Ellipsoid Grid

Figure 8.6 shows the Compute area calculation and a graphical representation of this method.

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Compute Azimuths
The Trimble Survey Controller software can calculate an azimuth by various methods, using data that you enter and points in the database. The data that you enter can have different units. For example, you can add an angle in degrees to an angle in radiansthe answer is returned in whatever format you specified in the job configuration. To calculate an azimuth: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Cogo / Compute azimuth. Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information.

8.6.1

Choosing a Method (Azimuths)

The following sections describe each method for computing azimuths. Between two points To compute an azimuth using this method, select Between two points in the Method field, and then enter the names of the From point and the To point. The azimuth is calculated.

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Bisected azimuths To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Bisected azimuths. As shown in the following diagram, enter the first azimuth (1) and the second azimuth (2). The azimuth (3) halfway between them is calculated.

Figure 8.7 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Bisected corner To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Bisected corner. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of Side-point 1 (1), the corner point (2), and Side point 2 (3). The azimuth from the corner point is calculated (4). It is halfway between Side point 1 and Side point 2.

Figure 8.8 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Azimuth plus angle To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Azimuth plus angle. As shown in the following diagram, enter the azimuth (1) and the turned angle (2). The sum of the two is calculated (3).

Figure 8.9 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Azimuth to line offset To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Azimuth to line offset. As shown in the following diagram, enter the name of the line (1), the station value (2), and the horizontal offset (3). The azimuth (4) from the start station of the line to the offset point is calculated.

Figure 8.10 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Compute Distances
Use the Trimble Survey Controller software to calculate a distance by various methods, using data that you enter, and points in the database. The data that you enter can have different units. For example, if you add a distance in meters to a distance in feet, the answer is returned in whatever format you specified in the job configuration. To calculate a distance: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Cogo / Compute distance. Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information.

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8.7.1

Choosing a Method (Distances)

The following sections describe each method for computing distances. Between two points To compute a distance using this method, select Between two points in the Method field, and then enter the From point and the To point. The distance between them is calculated. Between point and line To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Between point and line. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the point (1) and the line (2). The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the distance along the line (3) and the perpendicular distance to the line (4). The distance along the line is from the From point (5).

Figure 8.11 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Between point and arc To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Between point and arc. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the point (1) and the arc (2). The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the distance along the arc (3) and the perpendicular distance to the arc (4). The distance along the line is from the From point (5).

Figure 8.12 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Divided distance To compute a distance using this method, in the Method field, select Divided distance, and then enter values in the Distance and the Divisor fields. The distance of a segment is calculated. Multiplied distance To compute a distance using this method, in the Method field, select Multiplied distance, and then enter values in the Distance and the Multiplier fields. The total distance is calculated.

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Added distances To compute a distance using this method, in the Method field, select Added distance, and then enter values in the Distance 1 and Distance 2 fields. The sum of both distances is calculated.

8.8

Subdivide Lines
The Trimble Survey Controller software can divide a defined line into segments of fixed length or a fixed number of segments. New points are created along the line. You can predefine the code of a subdivided point. For more information, see Subdivide Pts Code, page 66. To subdivide a line: 1. Do one of the following: From the map, select the line to be subdivided. Tap and hold on the screen and select the Subdivide a line option from the shortcut menu. From the main menu, select Cogo / Subdivide a line. Enter the name of the line.

2.

Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information.

Note When you enter the name of a defined line, the default value for the Start at station field is set to zero, and the default value for the End at station field is set to the length of the line. Points created in this way can be used during stakeout.

8.8.1

Choosing a Method (Lines)

The following sections describe each method for subdividing lines.

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Fixed segment length To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed length segment. As shown in the following diagram, enter the segment length (2), and a horizontal offset (3) and vertical offset from the line. Enter the start station position (4) on the line, the end station position (5), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (4, 6, 7 or 8, 9, 10). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
Subdivision of line completed successfully

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Tap to continue. Points are automatically stored in the database.

Figure 8.13 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Note If the defined line is longer than an integer number of segments, the last subdivided point (Point 7 in this example) is the end of the last full segment.

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Fixed number of segments To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed number of segments. As shown in the following diagram, enter the number of segments, and a horizontal offset (2) and vertical offset from the line. Enter the start station position (3) on the line, the end station position (4), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (3, 5, 4 or 6, 7, 8). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
Subdivision of line completed successfully

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4.

Tap to continue. The points are automatically stored in the database.

Figure 8.14 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Subdivide Arcs
The Trimble Survey Controller software can divide a defined arc into segments of fixed length or a fixed number of segments. New points are created along the arc. You can predefine the code of a subdivided point. For more information, see Subdivide Pts Code, page 66. To subdivide an arc: 1. Do one of the following: From the map, select the arc to be subdivided. Tap and hold on the screen and select the Subdivide an arc option from the shortcut menu. From the main menu, select Cogo / Subdivide an arc. Enter the name of the defined arc.

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Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information.

Note When you enter the name of a defined arc, the default value for the Start at station field is set to zero, and the default value for the End at station field is set to the length of the arc.

8.9.1

Choosing a Method (Arcs)

The following sections describe each method for subdividing arcs. Note You can use the points created using the Subdivide an arc option in the Stakeout screen.

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Fixed segment length To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed segment length. As shown in the following diagram, enter the segment length (2), and a horizontal offset (3) and vertical offset from the arc. Enter the start station position (4) on the arc, the end station position (5), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (4, 6, 7 or 8, 9, 10). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
Subdivision of arc completed successfully

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4.

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Figure 8.15 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
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Fixed number of segments To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed number of segments. As shown in the following diagram, enter the number of segments, and a horizontal offset (2) and vertical offset from the arc. Enter the start station position (3) on the arc, the end station position (4), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (3, 5, 4 or 6, 7, 8). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
Subdivision of arc completed successfully

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4.

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Figure 8.16 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
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Fixed chord length To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed chord length. As shown in the following diagram, enter the chord length (2), and any horizontal offset (3) and vertical offset from the arc. Enter the start station position (4) on the arc, the end station position (5), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (4, 6, 7 or 8, 9, 10). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
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Figure 8.17 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Fixed angle subtended To use this method: 1. 2. In the Method field, select Fixed angle subtended. As shown in the following diagram, enter the subtended angle (2), and a horizontal offset (3) and vertical offset from the arc. Enter the start station position (4) on the arc, the end station position (5), and the name of the start point that will be incremented automatically. to calculate the new points (4, 6, 7 or 8, 9, 10). When Tap the operation is completed, the following message appears:
Subdivision of arc completed successfully

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Figure 8.18 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
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Traverses
The Trimble Survey Controller software can calculate a closure and adjust a traverse. The software helps you to select the points to be used, calculates the misclosure, and then lets you compute either a Compass or Transit adjustment. Note The Compass adjustment is sometimes known as the Bowditch adjustment. You can calculate closed-loop traverses (traverses that start and end on the same point), and traverses that start and end on pairs of known points. To calculate a traverse: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Cogo / Traverse. The Traverse screen appears. Enter the traverse name. In the Start station field, enter the name of the first point in the traverse. The software only lets you enter a point that has conventional observations from it (an instrument point).

Tip Tap station.

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Tap to add the next point in the traverse. The Select station to add list appears. The list only displays valid points that can be added. For example, it only displays points that have been used as instrument points and have been measured (using a conventional instrument) from the previous point in the traverse list. Note When there is only one valid point to add, the Trimble Survey Controller software adds it to the traverse list automatically.

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Select the next station in the traverse. Note To view the observed azimuth and distance between two points in the list, highlight the first point and tap .

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Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the points in the traverse have been added. If you need to remove any points from the list, highlight . When you delete a point, all points after the point and tap it are deleted as well. Note You cannot add more points after selecting a control point. Note To compute a traverse closure, there must be at least one distance measurement between successive points in the traverse list.

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When all of the points have been added: 1. . The following screen appears, showing the backsight Tap and foresight points that provide orientation for the traverse:

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Inspect the results of the traverse and do one of the following: To store the closure results, tap

To return to the Orientation screen, tap

To adjust the traverse, go to the next step.

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. Check the settings in the Traverse options screen that Tap appears. For more information about the settings, see Traverse options, page 341. When the settings are complete, tap Close results screen.

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To adjust the distance misclosure, tap . The distance misclosure is distributed according to the setting in the Options screen and the traverse is stored.

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Introduction
A GPS antenna or conventional instrument target cannot always occupy a point directly, for example, if a point is the center of a tree or part of a building that is under a canopy. There are several ways to measure these points using the Trimble Survey Controller software. You can use a conventional instrument and measure a point using an offset method. For more information, see page 186. Alternatively you can use a laser rangefinder, or calculate an offset from points in the database. This chapter shows you how to calculate offsets using the Offset function in the Trimble Survey Controller software. To do this, choose Offsets from the Survey menu in a real-time GPS survey or a conventional survey. Measure a topographic (topo) point or a Rapid point nearby, then make tape and/or azimuth measurements to the offset point. When you enter these measurements into the Trimble Survey Controller software, it calculates the coordinates of the offset point and stores them in the database. Remember to include any change in height details, as the height (or elevation) of the offset point is also calculated.

Warning In general, do not compute offset points and then change the coordinate system or perform a calibration. If you do, these points will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system. An exception to this is offset points computed using the Brng-dist from a point method.

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Generating Offsets
This section describes how to measure offsets. To generate an offset point: 1. 2. 3. Measure points near to the offset point. From the main menu, select Survey / Offsets. Select an option from the Method field and enter the required information. For more information, see page 186.

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Tap to calculate the solution(s). The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates and displays the coordinates for the offset point. Tap to store these in the database.

Note If you use the Four point intersection method or the From a baseline method and then change the antenna height record for one of the source points, the coordinates of the offset point will not be updated.

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Options Softkey
Tap Change the Distances setting and apply sea level correction if required. Note If the measured points were measured using GPS, the coordinates of the offset point can only be displayed as grid values if a projection and a datum transformation are defined. If you are using a magnetic compass to provide azimuth measurements, specify the magnetic declination.

to display the Options screen.

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Azimuths/Angles
If necessary, define a south azimuth and change the incrementation direction of the grid coordinates. For more information, see South Azimuth, and Grid Coordinates, page 64. Azimuth and angle measurements can be referenced to grid 0, true north, magnetic north, or the sun. To change this reference, access the Azimuth origin field and select the required origin from the list: If you are working with magnetic azimuths, enter the local value for magnetic declination. For more information, see Magnetic Declination, page 65.

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If you are working with sun angles, the Trimble Survey Controller software uses GPS time and the current GPS position to calculate the position of the sun (the reference) at the time that the angle is entered.

9.2.3

Choosing a Method (Offsets)

The following sections describe each method for measuring offsets. Note You can only use the Bearing-distance from a point method during a postprocessed survey.

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From a baseline Use this method to calculate the coordinates of a point that is offset from a baseline defined by previously measured points. To do this: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Survey / Offsets. In the Method field, select From a baseline. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the offset point (8), start point (1), end point (2), right/left offset (3, 4), offset from end (5, 6), and a vertical distance from the end of the line. Note Enter a positive offset if the point is offset to the right (3) of the end point, or enter a negative offset if it is to the left (4). Enter a positive offset if the point is outside (5) the end of the line, or enter a negative offset if it is inside (6) the line. Enter 0 for either the left/right offset or in/out offset if you do not want the point offset in that direction. 4. to calculate and display the coordinates of the offset Tap point (8). Tap to store these in the database.

Figure 9.1 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.
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Four point intersection Use this method to calculate the coordinates of an offset point at the intersection of two lines defined by four previously measured points. To do this: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Survey / Offsets. In the Method field, select Four point intersection. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the offset point (5), start point (1) for line 1, end point (2) for line 1, start point (3) for line 2, end point (4) for line 2, and any vertical offset. to calculate and display the coordinates of the offset Tap point (5). Tap to store these in the database.

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Note The two lines defined by the previously measured four points do not have to intersect but they do have to converge at some point, as shown in Figure 9.3.

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Bearingdistance from a point Use this method to calculate the coordinates of an offset point at a certain azimuth and distance from a previously measured point. To do this: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Survey / Offsets. In the Method field, select Brng-dist from a point. As shown in the following diagram, enter the names of the offset point (4), and start point (1), the azimuth origin, the azimuth (2), the horizontal distance (3), and a vertical offset. to calculate and display the coordinates of the offset Tap point (4). Tap to store these in the database.

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Introduction The concept of Survey Styles Using a GPS Survey Style Creating and editing a GPS Survey Style Differential Survey Styles

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Introduction
This chapter tells you how to use GPS survey styles. When you use the Trimble Survey Controller software for a GPS survey, choose from one of nine survey types. These types are based on the kinematic, differential, and FastStatic techniques, which are described in this chapter. Select an appropriate survey style for the survey type that you need.

10.2

The Concept of Survey Styles

Survey styles make the Trimble Survey Controller software easier to use. Use them to change the configuration of the Trimble Survey Controller software quickly and easily for different types of survey. In a GPS survey, the survey style instructs the base and rover receivers to perform the functions required for a specific survey type. It also defines the parameters for measuring and storing points. This whole set of information is stored as a template that can be called up and re-used when necessary. A GPS survey style defines the survey type, antenna information, elevation mask, PDOP mask, and point occupation times. If applicable, it also defines: logging intervals initialization times site calibration defaults GPS file storage location real-time broadcast message format radio communication parameters

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Trimble provides default GPS survey styles that cover four of the nine possible survey types. To use a survey type not covered by the default survey styles, you must create your own survey style. This is described in Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style, page 198. Entering the equipment details The first time that you use a particular survey style to start a survey, the style wizard prompts you to select the type of antenna and the radio (if applicable) that you are using. For more information, see The Style wizard, page 197. Setting the options Before starting a survey, you can edit many of the options in the survey style that you intend to use. For more information, see Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style, page 198.

10.2.2

Generating a Survey Menu

When you choose the Survey icon from the main menu, a list of available survey styles appears. Until you create your own styles, this list contains the four default GPS survey styles and the conventional survey styles. The styles are described in the following sections. When you select a survey style from the list, the Trimble Survey Controller software generates a menu specific to that style, and displays it on the screen as the Survey menu. The options that appear in this Survey menu depend on which type of survey you chose (by selecting that survey style). For example, a PP Kinematic survey menu never includes Stakeout and Site calibration, because these items are specific to real-time survey types.

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Using a GPS Survey Style

The standard GPS survey styles supplied with the Trimble Survey Controller software system cover the four most popular centimeter-level survey types. The following styles prepare the Trimble Survey Controller software for the appropriate survey: FastStatic Use this style for control surveys when no radio is available. By default, the base receiver is instructed to log raw data at fivesecond intervals for the duration of the survey. Postprocessed Kinematic (PPK) Use this style for topographic or control surveys when no radio is available. By default, the base receiver is instructed to log raw data at five-second intervals for the duration of the survey. Real-time Kinematic (RTK) Use this style for centimeter-level stakeout, as well as topographic and control surveying. Note Survey styles (such as RTK) that employ the real-time kinematic survey type rely on a trouble-free radio solution. By default, the base receiver is instructed to generate real-time kinematic corrections at one-second intervals. Real-time Kinematic & Infill (RTK & Infill) Use this style with postprocessed support when base radio corrections are not available. Use the style for real-time topographic or control surveys if there is a risk of radio link failure. You can also use it if obstructions or interference are a problem, or if the operational range of the radio might be exceeded. By default, the base receiver is instructed to generate real-time kinematic corrections at one-second intervals and to simultaneously log raw data at five-second intervals for the duration of the base survey.

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To configure the survey style, see Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style, page 198. To conduct a GPS survey using a default survey style: 1. From the main menu, choose the Survey icon. Then, from the survey style list, highlight one of the following survey styles: FastStatic PPK RTK RTK & infill

A list appears with survey style options appropriate to the selected survey style. 2. 3. 4. To configure your survey, select these options in turn, and complete each dialog that appears. Start the base receiver. For more information, see Chapter 12, Starting the Base Receiver. Start the rover receiver. For more information, see Chapter 13, Starting the Rover Receiver.

10.3.1

Options in a Trimble GPS Survey Style

A group of options is associated with each survey type. The selected GPS survey style determines which survey type is used, and which options are available. Once you are familiar with the use of survey styles, you can edit many of the options to further customize individual surveys. For example, you can edit the default setting for the minimum occupation time of a topo point.

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Table 10.1 shows the options associated with the default GPS survey styles.
Table 10.1 Options in GPS survey styles Default GPS survey styles Option Rover options Rover radio Base options Base radio Laser rangefinder FastStatic point Topo point Observed control point Rapid point Continuous points Stakeout Site calibration PP initialization times Duplicate point actions RTK RTK & infill PPK FastStatic

Default settings The default elevation mask for the base receiver and the rover receiver is 13. The default PDOP mask setting is 6. Other default settings define how point measurements are made.

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The first time that you start a base or rover survey in a GPS survey style, the style wizard prompts you to define the details of the equipment. Select an item, for example, the antenna type, from the displayed list. The style wizard customizes the chosen survey style, setting any parameters specific to the hardware.

Tip To correct a mistake when customizing a survey style, first complete the process and then edit the style.

Antenna type The first time that you start the base or the rover receiver, you must select the type of antenna that you are using from a list. Table 10.2 shows some common choices.
Table 10.2 Typical antenna configurations GPS Total Station receivers Receiver and station Base receiver Rover receiver 5700 Zephyr Geodetic Zephyr 4800 4800 Internal 4800 Internal 4700 Micro-centered L1/L2 w/GP Micro-centered L1/L2

Radio type With a real-time system, define the radio solution that you intend to use. The options are: TRIMTALK 450, TRIMMARK, TRIMMARK 3, TRIMCOMM, Trimble internal, Pacific Crest, Custom radio, and Cellular modem.

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Note With the GPS Total Station 5700, 4800 or 4700 receivers, use an external radio at the base even if you use the internal radio at the rover.

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Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style

The Trimble Survey Controller software provides survey styles that configure the hardware for four of the nine possible GPS survey typesRTK, RTK & infill, PP Kinematic, and FastStatic. The other available survey types are: RTK & data logging RT differential RT diff & data logging This is similar to RTK except that raw GPS data is recorded for the entire survey. This method is useful if you need raw data for quality assurance purposes.

For information about the differential survey styles, see page 215. To carry out a survey using any of these types, first create a new GPS survey style. To do this:

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Enter a name in the Style name field and tap In the Style type field, choose GPS. Tap

The software configures your new survey style as an RTK survey type, and lists the options that are appropriate to this survey style.

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If necessary, select Base options or Rover options from the list and change the survey type. The software updates the list of options so that they are appropriate to the new survey type that you have chosen. (See Table 10.1, page 196.) Select each menu item in turn. In the screen that appears, set the fields according to your equipment and preferences. For more information about each menu item, see the following sections. To edit a survey style: 1. 2. 3. 4. End the current survey. From the main menu, select Configuration / Survey Styles. The list of survey styles appears. Highlight the name of the survey style to be edited and tap .

Change each option as required. For more information about each menu option, see the following sections.

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Rover Options and Base Options

There are seven survey types to choose from. Generally, when a GPS Total Station setup consists of one base and one rover receiver, make sure the survey type selected in the Rover options field and the Base options field is the same. However, when there are multiple rovers, you can have various configurations. Table 10.3 shows the rover survey types that are possible when the base survey type is RTK & infill or PP Kinematic.
Table 10.3 Base support for rover survey types Possible rover survey types RTK RTK & infill PP Kinematic FastStatic PP Kinematic FastStatic

Base survey type RTK & infill or RTK & data logging PP Kinematic

The fields that can appear when you select Rover options or Base options are described below. Broadcast format For Real-time Kinematic surveys, the format of the broadcast message can be CMR, CMR +, or RTCM RTK 2.x. (CMR is Compact Measurement Record; RTCM is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services). The default is CMR +, which is a format used by the modern Trimble receivers. It is a modified type of CMR record that improves the efficiency of a low bandwidth radio link in real-time surveys. Only use CMR + if all the receivers have the CMR + option installed. To check if this option is installed in the receiver, select Instrument / Options on a TSCe data collector that is connected to a receiver.

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Note If you want to operate several base stations on one frequency, use CMR+. For more information, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235. For wide-area RTK surveys, the broadcast message format can be from the following wide-area RTK solutions: SAPOS FKP, VRS, and CMRNet. For information on using a wide-area RTK system, see Starting a Wide-Area RTK Survey, page 262. The rover selection should always correspond to the broadcast message format generated by the base. Output additional code RTCM For real-time surveys, the base receiver can broadcast the RTK message and the RTCM-104 differential message at the same time. To do this, select the Output additional code RTCM check box. (The RTCM output option must be installed in your receiver.) Note When RTCM-104 code and CMR messages are being broadcast, the behavior of rover GPS receivers varies according to type. When you are broadcasting CMR with Output additional code RTCM enabled, only use GPS Total Station 5700 receivers, or GPS Total Station 4700 and 4800 receivers with firmware later than v1.2. Not all receivers will function correctly in this environment because their behavior is receiver- and manufacturer-dependent. Most RTCM-only receivers will work correctly. For more information, contact your local Trimble dealer.

Warning Do not use the Output additional code RTCM option when using time delays for sharing the radio frequency.

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WAAS When the radio link is down in a real-time survey, the receiver can track and use signals from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This provides WAAS positions instead of autonomous GPS positions. To use WAAS positions for more accurate navigation when the radio link is down, set the WAAS field to On. When using WAAS signals, only Rapid points or postprocessed points can be measured. Note For WAAS surveys, you must use a receiver that can track WAAS satellites. Station index In real-time surveys, the base receiver broadcasts the station index number as part of the broadcast message. You set the station index number in the Start base screen. Set the default station index number for the Start base screen in the Base options / Station index field of the survey style. Use station index If you want to use multiple base stations on one radio frequency, enter the station index number that you want to use first in the Use station index field. If you do not want to use multiple base stations on one frequency, enter the same station index number that you enter in the Base options screen. To use any base station operating on the frequency set in the rover . radio, tap

Warning If you tap and there are other base stations operating on the frequency, you could use corrections from the wrong base in the rover survey.

For information about using multiple bases, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235.
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Prompt for station index When you use a receiver that supports multiple base stations on one radio frequency, the Trimble Survey Controller software asks you to specify the base to use when you start the rover survey. You can stop this question from appearing by clearing the Prompt for station index check box. The station index number in the Use station index field is used. Elevation mask You must define an elevation mask below which satellites are not considered. For kinematic applications, the default of 13 is ideal for both the base and rover. For differential surveys where the base and rover are separated by more than 100 kilometers, Trimble recommends that the base elevation mask be lower than the rover setting by 1 per 100 kilometers of separation between the base and rover. Generally, the base elevation mask should be no lower than 10. PDOP mask For the rover option, define a PDOP mask. The Trimble Survey Controller software issues high PDOP warnings when the satellite geometry goes above this threshold. The default value is 6. Logging device With survey types that involve postprocessing, set the TSCe data collector to be either the receiver or controller. To define the logging interval, enter a value in the Logging interval field. The base and rover logging intervals must correspond to (or be multiples of) each other.

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Antenna type To set the default antenna height, enter a value in the Antenna height field. To define the antenna details, access the Type field and select the correct antenna from the list of antennas. Access the Measured to field and select the correct measurement method for the equipment and type of survey. The field that displays the part number is automatically filled. Key in the serial number.

10.4.2

Radios
If you use an RTK survey type to provide real-time positions, you must specify the type of radios used to provide the radio link between the base station and the rover. Specify the type of radio in use at both the base and rover receivers. For information about configuring a survey style that uses real-time corrections provided by WAAS instead of a radio, see Differential Survey Styles, page 214. To specify the radio used: 1. 2. Select Rover radio. In the Type field, select your radio from the list. If your radio does not appear on the list, select Custom radio and define the receiver port, the baud rate, and the parity. If you select Cellular modem, see Table 10.4, which shows the Trimble Survey Controller cellular modem commands and information.
Table 10.4 Field Init string (optional) Hang up Cellular modem commands and information Information required Command Command Function of command Starts communication Ends communication

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Software sends to the modem after it has dialled the number.

Note The Dial prefix, Number to dial, and Dial suffix values are

concatenated to send to the modem.

Post connect (optional) Information sent from rover to base once connection is confirmed (for example, log-in name and password). Note Use a carat (^) to send a carriage return and a 3-second delay to the base system, for example, to separate a log-in name from a password.

Tip For some cellular modems you must enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Usually the command is as follows: AT+CPIN=**** (where **** is the PIN) If you use a PIN, add the command to the end of the value in the Init string field.

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Select Base radio. In the Type field, select your radio from the list.

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If you select Cellular modem, enter the appropriate commands. In the Init string field, for the base, the command must leave the modem in auto-answer mode. Alternatively, you can set the auto-answer mode separately. Ready To Send (RTS) and Clear To Send (CTS) If you select Base radio and set the Type field to Custom radio or Cellular modem, you can also enable Clear To Send (CTS).

Warning Do not enable CTS unless the receiver is connected to a radio that supports CTS.

The GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, and 4700 receivers support RTS/CTS flow control when you enable CTS. If you are using a GPS Total Station 4700 or 4800 receiver, use receiver firmware version 1.20 or later. For more information on CTS support, refer to the documentation supplied with your receiver.

10.4.3

Topo Point
Select the Topo point survey style option to set the parameters associated with observing topographic points when using the Measure points screen. The Auto point step size field defines the increment size for automatic point numbering. The default is 1, but you can use larger step sizes as well as negative steps. You can store quality control information with each point measurement. The default is QC1. For real-time surveys, other options are QC1 & QC2 and QC1 & QC3.

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The Trimble Survey Controller software can terminate a topo point measurement and store the result automatically if the Auto store point check box is selected. When the number of measurements, the occupation time, and the horizontal and vertical precisions are satisfied, the point is measured and the result is stored.

10.4.4

Observed Control Point

Select the Observed control point survey style option for another way to observe points in the field. This option lets you set different observational criteria from those used for topo point measurements. The Trimble Survey Controller software can terminate observed control point measurements and store the results automatically if the Auto store point check box is selected and the occupation times are satisfied. For RTK surveys, the number of measurements and the horizontal and vertical precisions must also be satisfied. The default setting for the Number of measurements field is 180. The extended occupation time suggests that this measurement type is ideally suited to points that will be used for control purposes. Quality control information is automatically stored with each point: Real-time observed control points can store QC1, QC1 & QC2, or QC1 & QC3 records. Postprocessed observed control points only store QC1 records.

If the Topo point option is configured to perform 180 measurements, the positional result is similar to a point measured using the observed control point measurement type. Differences are: the default value in the Quality control field the observation class given by the office software when the point is downloaded

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FastStatic Point
You can measure a FastStatic point in a FastStatic survey. The Trimble Survey Controller software terminates a FastStatic occupation automatically if the Auto store point check box is selected and the specified occupation time is satisfied. The default occupation times are satisfactory for most users. If you change an occupation time, choose a setting according to the number of satellites being tracked by that receiver. Remember that both receivers must track the same satellite at the same time for the data to be useful.

Tip Use a mobile phone or a walkie-talkie radio to verify that both receivers are tracking the same satellites.

Changing the occupation times directly affects the outcome of a FastStatic survey. Any changes should increase this time rather than decrease it.

10.4.6

Rapid Point
Select the Rapid point menu item to configure a Rapid point observation. This is useful for in-field calculations where precision is not vitally important. For example, use the Rapid point observation method to quickly measure the position of the center line on a busy road. Rapid points are automatically saved if the horizontal and vertical precisions are satisfied. The Trimble Survey Controller software collects just one epoch of data when the preset precisions are reached, so the default precision values should ideally be higher than for other point measurement types. The software uses this single epoch of data to define the point, making Rapid point the least precise measurement method. You can store quality control information with each Rapid point. The options are QC1, QC1 & QC2, or QC1 & QC3.

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Continuous points use one epoch of data or one real-time measurement to create a point. In a real-time survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically saves continuous points if the horizontal and vertical precisions are satisfied. In a postprocessed survey, it stores continuous points at the time interval specified in the survey style. Set this interval in the Logging interval field of the Rover options screen.

10.4.8

Stakeout
To set the as-staked point details: 1. Select the View before storage check box to view the differences between the design point and the measured as-staked point before storing the result. If you select this check box, enter a value in the Horizontal tolerance field. The Trimble Survey Controller software displays the deltas if the tolerance is exceeded. The default is 0.000. With the default setting, the deltas are always displayed. Note The Stake delta values are reported as differences from the measured/as-staked point to the design point. 2. 3. Set the name of the as-staked point to be the next auto point name or a point name that is equivalent to its design name. Set the code of the as-staked point to be the design point name or the design point code.

To set the display: 1. Set the Display mode field. The options are: Surveyor centered the cross that represents your current position stays in the center of the screen and the target moves as you change position. Target centered the target stays in the center of the screen and the cross moves as you change position.
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You can enter a value in the Zoom factor field. This is the amount that the display zooms in when you switch from Coarse mode to Fine mode while navigating to a point. The default value is 4.0. When you zoom in by this amount, the width of the graphical display corresponds to approximately one meter (or three feet). Set the Display grid deltas check box. Do one of the following: Select the check box to display the change in northing and easting during stakeout. Clear the check box to display a bearing and distance.

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Note When you stake out a point, the elevation of the current position is also displayed.

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Site Calibration
To set the parameters for computing a calibration, select the Site calibration survey style option and do the following: 1. The Fix H. scale field to 1.0: check box details whether the calibration computation should compute a horizontal scale factor or not: To compute the horizontal scale factor, make sure the check box is clear. (This is the default setting.) Use this option only if GPS measurements need to be scaled to fit the local control. (GPS measurements are usually more precise.) To fix the horizontal scale factor to 1.0, select the check box. Select the check box to avoid distorting the geometry of the GPS network, but note that the calibration residuals will be higher.

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Select an observation type appropriate to a calibration point. The options for a calibration point are Topo point or Observed control point.

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For the Trimble Survey Controller software to automatically perform a calibration when you measure a calibration point, select the Auto calibrate check box. To switch automatic calibration off, clear the check box. If necessary, set the tolerances for maximum horizontal and vertical residuals, and maximum and minimum horizontal scale settings. These settings only apply to automatic calibration and do not affect manual calibration. You can also specify the maximum slope of the vertical adjustment plane. The Trimble Survey Controller software warns you if the slope in the north direction or the slope in the east direction exceeds this. Generally the default settings are appropriate.

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Specify how the calibration points you measure will be named: a. b. In the Method field, choose one of the following options: Add prefix, Add suffix, or Add constant. In the Add field, enter the prefix, suffix, or constant.

Table 10.5 shows the different options and gives an example of each.
Table 10.5 Option Same Add prefix Add suffix Add constant Calibration point name options What the software does Gives the calibration point the same name as the grid point Inserts a prefix before the grid point name Inserts a suffix after the grid point name Adds a value to the grid point name Example value in the Add field GPS_ _GPS 10 Grid point name 100 100 100 100 Calibration point name 100 GPS_100 100_GPS 110

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PP Initialization Times
Select the PP initialization times survey style option to define initialization times. Generally the default settings are appropriate.

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Warning Reducing any of these times can affect the outcome of a postprocessed survey. Increase these times rather than decrease them.

Duplicate Point Actions

When you enter the name of a new point, the Trimble Survey Controller software warns if a point of the same name already exists. In a real-time GPS survey, set the tolerances for a duplicate point warningspecify the maximum distance that the new point can be from the existing point. A duplicate point warning appears when you try to store the new point, but only if it is outside the tolerance set. This warning also appears when you key in a duplicate point. If a survey is not running, the tolerances in the last real-time survey are used to perform the check. Specify horizontal and vertical tolerances in the Duplicate point actions screen. The default is 0.000. With the default setting, a warning is always given. To disable the warning, enter high values in the Horizontal and Vertical fields. The range for these settings is 0.000 m to 1000.000 m. Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen If the new point is within tolerance (that is, it has the same name as an existing point and is closer to the existing point than the tolerance specified), the new point is stored.

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However, if the new point is out of tolerance (that is, it is further from the original point than the tolerance specified), the following screen appears:

In the Action field, choose what to do with the new point, from the following options: Discard Rename Overwrite Overwrite and delete the original point, and all other points of the same name and the same (or lower) search class. Store as check Store with a lower classification. Store another Store the point, which can then be averaged in the office software. The original point is used in preference to this point. Store and reorient Store the point, which is then used as the backsight observation for subsequent measurements.

Similarly, if you enter a duplicate point name, you must choose what to do with the duplicate point. For information about point classification, and how the Trimble Survey Controller software uses search classes, see Database Search Rules, page 423.

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Differential Survey Styles

This section describes the differential survey styles that you can use with the Trimble Survey Controller software, and shows how to create a differential survey style.

10.5.1

Differential Survey Types

Differential GPS surveys can be real-time, postprocessed, or a combination of both. For real-time differential surveys, the GPS receiver can track and process signals from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) instead of using a ground-based RTCM broadcast message. You do not need to use a radio. Note For WAAS surveys, you must use a receiver that can track WAAS satellites. When using WAAS signals, only Rapid points or postprocessed points can be measured. To conduct a differential survey, first create a survey style that uses a differential survey type. (For more information, see Creating a Differential Survey Style, page 215.) The two differential survey types are described in the following sections: RT differential This survey uses the RTCM broadcast message and relies on a reliable radio for the duration of the survey. Alternatively, use WAAS signals to provide real-time positions instead of a radio. RT diff & data logging This survey works in the same way as an RT differential survey, except that data is recorded for the entire survey both at the base and at the rover receivers. This method is useful if raw data is required for quality assurance purposes.

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Creating a Differential Survey Style

To create a differential survey style: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main menu select Configuration / Survey Styles. Tap

Enter a name in the Style name field and tap In the Style type filed, choose GPS and tap

Choose Rover options or Base options and make the appropriate changes to the Type field. In this case, change it to the differential method that you want to use. The survey type you select depends on whether the technique you choose is real-time or postprocessed. For both real-time and postprocessed techniques, define an elevation mask and antenna for the base and the rover. For the rover options, define Broadcast format, the PDOP mask, and the RTCM age limit. In a differential survey you can choose to set the Broadcast format field to RTCM or WAAS. For methods that involve data logging, specify whether the data is to be logged in the receiver or in the Trimble Survey Controller software, and define the interval. For real-time techniques, the RTCM-SC104 version 2 broadcast message format is used. Real-time signals are generated at 1-second intervals.

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Field Techniques for Differential Surveying

Differential surveys require four satellites that are common to the base and the rover receivers. Differential surveys do not require initialization. The success of a real-time differential survey, like that of an RTK survey, depends on the radio solution that you are using. Assuming a trouble-free radio solution, two fixes per second are possible. Note For postprocessed surveys, always collect enough data at each station.

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Introduction
This chapter describes the antennas that can be used during a GPS survey.

11.2

Measuring Antenna Heights

The antenna receives GPS signals at the antenna phase center (APC). The APC is inside the plastic housing, so it is not possible to measure directly to it. Instead, measure the height from the survey mark on the ground to a specified part of the antenna housing. Enter the antenna height, then, in the Measured to field, specify the part on the housing where the measurement was taken. For example, with a Zephyr or Micro-centered antenna, measure to the bottom of the plastic antenna housing. Enter this value in the Antenna height field and, in the Measured to field select Bottom of antenna. With a GPS Total Station 4800 antenna, enter 1.800 m in the Antenna height field. The Trimble Survey Controller software corrects the antenna height value according to the antenna type selected and the setting in the Measured to field. It calculates the APC based on the antenna type, the uncorrected height, and the value in the Measured to field. This APC height is used to calculate the ground height for points.

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Measuring the Height of an Antenna on a Range Pole

Figure 11.1 shows how to measure the height of an antenna mounted on a range pole when the Measured to field is set to Bottom of antenna or Bottom of antenna mount. With a fixed height range pole, the height is a constant value.
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Antennas

Measuring the Height of an Antenna on a Tripod

The way to measure this depends on the equipment used. Zephyr antenna If this antenna is mounted on a tripod, measure the height to the top of the notch on the side of the antenna. See Figure 11.2. Zephyr Geodetic antenna If this antenna is mounted on a tripod, measure the height to the bottom of the notch on the side of the antenna. See Figure 11.2. GPS Total Station 4800 receiver If this antenna is mounted on a tripod, measure the uncorrected height to one of the eight protruding notches on the edge of the plastic antenna housing. These are located inside the external shock resistant housing ring. Use the special measuring tape provided by Trimble. Enter a value in the Antenna height field, and, in the Measured to field, select Hook using 4800 tape.

Tip If you are using a fixed height tripod, you can measure the height to the bottom of the antenna housing and select Bottom of antenna mount in the Measured to field.

Micro-centered L1/L2 antenna If this antenna is mounted on a tripod, measure the height to the bottom of the plastic housing. Enter this value in the Antenna height field and set the Measured to field to Bottom of antenna. Ground plane If you are using a ground plane, see the next section.

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Measuring the Height of an Antenna When Using a Ground Plane

A ground plane reduces the incidence of multipath. For more information, see Multipath, page 265. It is generally used only at a base receiver. If you are using a ground plane, choose the w G/P option in the Antenna type field (for example, Compact L1/L2 w G/P). Figure 11.2 shows how to measure the uncorrected height of a Microcentered antenna (or a Compact L1/L2 antenna) that has a ground plane. Measure to the underside of the notch in the ground plane.
Micro-centered L1/L2 antenna Ground plane

Top of notch

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1.510

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Measuring the height of the antenna when using a ground plane

Tip Measure the height to three different notches around the perimeter of the ground plane. Then record the average as the uncorrected antenna height.

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Antenna.ini File
The Trimble Survey Controller software includes an integrated Antenna.ini file that contains a list of antennas that you can choose from when creating a survey style. You cannot edit this list in the Trimble Survey Controller software. However, if you want to shorten the list or add a new antenna type, you can edit and transfer a new Antenna.ini file. To edit the antenna.ini file, use a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad. Edit the Survey Controller group, and transfer the new Antenna.ini file to the Trimble Survey Controller software, using Trimbles Data Transfer utility. Note When you transfer an Antenna.ini file, it overwrites any existing file of that name. The information in this file is also used in preference to the antenna information built into the Trimble Survey Controller software.

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Introduction
This chapter describes how to start the base receiver for a GPS survey.

12.2

Base Station Coordinates

When you set up a base, it is important to know the WGS-84 coordinates of the point as accurately as possible. Note Every 10 m of error in a base station coordinate can introduce up to 1 ppm scale error on every measured baseline. The following recognized methods, listed in descending order of accuracy, are used to determine base station WGS-84 coordinates: Published or precisely-determined coordinates. Coordinates computed from published or precisely-determined grid coordinates. Coordinates derived using a reliable differential (RTCM) broadcast based on published or precisely-determined coordinates. A WAAS position generated by the receiveruse this method if no control exists for the location and you have a receiver that tracks WAAS satellites. An autonomous position generated by the receiveruse this method for real-time surveys in a location where no control exists. Trimble strongly recommends that you calibrate any jobs started by this method on a minimum of four local control points.

Tip In the U.S.A., you can regard NAD83 geodetic coordinates as equivalent to WGS-84 coordinates.

Note If the keyed in WGS-84 coordinates differ from the current autonomous position generated by the receiver by more than 500 m, a warning message appears.
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For more information about entering base station coordinates, see Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

12.2.1

Survey Integrity
To preserve the integrity of a GPS survey, consider the following: When you start subsequent base receivers for a particular job, make sure that each new base coordinate is in the same terms as the initial base coordinate. Note Within a job, only use an autonomous position to start the first base receiver. An autonomous position is equivalent to an assumed coordinate in conventional surveying. Coordinates published by a reliable source and coordinates determined by control surveys should be in the same system. If subsequent base coordinates are not in the same terms, regard observations from each base as a separate job. Each needs a separate calibration. Because measured real-time kinematic points are stored as vectors from the base station, not as absolute positions, the origin of the survey must be an absolute WGS-84 position from which the vectors radiate. If other base stations are subsequently set up on points measured from the original base station, all vectors are resolved back to the original base station. It is possible to start the base on any kind of coordinates, for example, grid or local ellipsoid coordinates. However, in a real-time survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software must store a WGS-84 position for the base when a rover survey is started. It is this position that is held fixed as the origin of the network.

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When you start a rover survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software compares the WGS-84 position broadcast by the base receiver with points already in the database. If a broadcast point has the same name as a point in the database, but different coordinates, the Trimble Survey Controller software uses the coordinates that are in the database. These coordinates were keyed in or transferred by you, so it assumes that you want to use them. If a point in the database has the same name as the one being broadcast by the base, but the coordinates are NEE or local LLH rather than WGS-84 coordinates, the Trimble Survey Controller software converts this point to WGS-84 coordinates using the current datum transformation and projection. It then uses these as the base coordinates. If no datum transformation and projection are defined, the broadcast WGS-84 point is automatically stored and used as the base. Figure 12.1 shows a survey using two base stations.

2 1

Base station Rover station

Figure 12.1

Using more than one base station in a survey

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In this survey, Base station 2 was first surveyed as a roving point from Base station 1. Note Base stations 1 and 2 must be linked together by a measured baseline, and Base station 2 must be started with the same name that it had when it was surveyed as a roving point from Base station 1.

12.3

Setting up the Equipment for a Real-Time Survey

This section describes how to assemble the hardware components at the base receiver for a Real-time kinematic (RTK) or Real-time differential (RT differential) survey. Follow these steps if you are using a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver.

12.3.1

Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver

To set up a base receiver for a real-time survey using a Trimble 5700 receiver: 1. 2. 3. Set the Zephyr antenna over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. Use the tripod clip (part number 43961) to hang the 5700 receiver on the tripod. Connect the Zephyr antenna to the yellow GPS receiver port labeled GPS. Use the yellow GPS antenna cable (part number 41300-10). Note Instead of hanging the receiver on the tripod, you can place the receiver in its base case. Run the antenna cable out of the portal in the side of the base case to the antenna so that the case can stay closed while the receiver is running. 4. 5. Assemble and erect the radio antenna. Connect the radio antenna to the radio using the cable attached to the antenna.

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Connect the radio to the GPS receiver port 3. If using a Trimble radio, use the supplied cable. If using a radio provided by a third party, use the appropriate cable. Note For some third-party radios, a separate power supply is needed for the radio.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

7. 8. 9.

If external power is required, connect the power supply with a 0-shell Lemo connection to port 2 or port 3 on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

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Figure 12.2 shows how to set up the base receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 5700 receiver.

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Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver

To assemble the base receiver hardware for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4800 receiver, see Figure 12.3. Then do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the GPS receiver over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. Assemble and erect the radio antenna. Connect the radio antenna to the radio using the cable attached to the antenna. Use the supplied cable to connect the radio to the GPS receiver port 3.

Note With slightly older equipment, you may have to use an adaptor cable (part number 34383) with the base station radio cable when connecting the base station radio to the GPS receiver.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

5. 6. 7.

Connect the power supply to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

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Figure 12.3 shows how to set up the base receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4800 receiver.
GPS Total Station 4800 receiver

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To radio (real-time setup)

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Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver

To set up a base receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4700 receiver, see Figure 12.4. Then do the following: 1. Set the GPS antenna over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. If one of the GPS antennas has a ground plane, use this as the base antenna. For more information, see Measuring the Height of an Antenna When Using a Ground Plane, page 221. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled GPS ANTENNA. Use the N-type to Lemo co-axial cable. Assemble and erect the radio antenna. Connect the radio antenna to the radio using the cable attached to the antenna. Connect the radio to the GPS receiver port 3. If using a Trimble radio, use the supplied cable. If using a radio provided by a third party, use the appropriate cable. Note For some third-party radios, a separate power supply is needed for the radio.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

6. 7. 8.

Connect the power supply to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

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Figure 12.4 shows how to set up the base receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4700 receiver.

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Radio Solutions
Trimble provides a comprehensive range of radio solutions that have been tested and proven. TRIMTALK radios are powered by the receivers power supply using a common data/power cable. This configuration simplifies battery issues, as the receiver and the radio use the same power source. The GPS Total Station 5700, 4800 and 4700 receivers can use a TRIMMARK III, TRIMMARK IIe or a TRIMTALK 450S radio at the base, and an internal radio at the rover. Cellular modems can be used at both the base and rover receivers. For information about setting up cellular modems in the survey style, see Radios, page 204. Note Cellular modems used with the Trimble Survey Controller software must support Hayes compatible AT commands. Base receivers used with modems must support CTS flow control. You can use the Trimble Survey Controller software to configure the radios. For more information, see Configuring a radio using the Trimble Survey Controller software, page 238. Radio considerations Real-time survey methods rely on trouble-free radio transmission. Note The precision of measured points is not affected by radio performance. To reduce the effects of interference from other base stations operating on the same frequency, use a transmission delay for your base station that does not coincide with others on the same frequency. For more information, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235. Sometimes the conditions or topography of a site adversely affect radio transmission, resulting in limited coverage.

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To increase site coverage: Move the base stations to prominent points around the site. Erect the base radio antenna as high as possible. Use radio repeaters.

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Tip Double the height of the broadcast antenna to increase the coverage by approximately 40%. To achieve the same effect, it would be necessary to quadruple the radio broadcast power.

Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency

In an RTK survey you can reduce the effects of radio interference from other base stations on the same frequency by operating your base station with a different transmission delay. This allows you to operate several base stations on one frequency. The general procedure is as follows: 1. 2. 3. Check that you have the correct hardware and firmware. Set up the equipment and start a survey at each base station, specifying a transmission delay and a station index number. Start a rover survey and specify which base to use.

Hardware and firmware requirements To operate several base stations on one frequency, you must use receivers that support the CMR Plus correction record format. All other base and rover receivers must be GPS Total Station 5700 receivers, or 4700 and 4800 receivers with firmware version 1.20 or later. Note Do not use transmission delays if you intend to use radio repeaters.

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Starting the base with a transmission delay When you use multiple base stations, you set the transmission delay for each base when you start the base survey. Each base must broadcast with a different transmission delay and station index number. The delays allow the rover to receive corrections from all of the base stations at once. The station index numbers let you select which base station to use at the rover. Note You can only set the base radio transmission delay when using a GPS Total Station 5700 receiver, or a GPS Total Station 4700 or 4800 receiver with firmware version 1.20 or later. When you carry out surveys using different base stations in one job, make sure that the coordinates of the base stations are in the same coordinate system and are in terms of each other. Before you start the base receiver, do the following: 1. 2. Select the CMR Plus correction message format. Select this in the survey style for both the base and the rover. Set the over air baud rate in the radio to at least 4800 baud.

Note If you use a 4800 over air baud rate you can only use two base stations on one frequency. Increase the over air baud rate if you want to increase the number of base stations on one frequency. When you start the base survey, do the following: 1. In the Station index field, enter a value within the range 0-29. This number is broadcast in the correction message.

Tip You can configure the default station index number in the survey style. For more information, see Station index, page 202.

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2.

If the receiver you are using supports transmission delays, the Transmission delay field appears. Choose a value, depending on how many base stations you want to use. See Table 12-1.
Table 12-1 Number of bases/transmission delays Use these delays (in ms) ... No. of base stations One Two Three Four Base 1 0 0 0 0 500 350 250 700 500 750 Base 2 Base 3 Base 4

For more information about starting the base survey, see Starting a Base Survey, page 242. For information about starting the rover and selecting which station index to use, see Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

12.3.6

Radio Repeaters
Radio repeaters increase the broadcast range of a base radio by receiving the base transmission and then rebroadcasting it on the same frequency. Trimble provides five radio solutions for use with the Trimble Survey Controller system. You can use one repeater with the TRIMTALK 450S (12.5 kHz) radio, and one or two repeaters with the TRIMTALK 450S (25 kHz) radio. For details of the TRIMMARK 3, TRIMMARK II / IIe, TRIMCOMM, and Pacific Crest radios, please refer to the specific product documentation. Note To use any of these radios as repeaters, they must be configured as repeaters. For instructions on how to do this, see the next section.

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Configuring a radio using the Trimble Survey Controller software Use the Trimble Survey Controller software to: change the frequency of a radio. change the mode of a radio from a broadcasting/receiving radio to a repeater radio. change the wireless data rate.

Note You can only change the frequency when configuring a Pacific Crest radio. To configure a radio: 1. Connect the TSCe data collector, receiver, power, and radio. For more information, see Figure 12.2 on page 229, Figure 12-3 on page 231, or Figure 12-4 on page 233 (depending on the equipment). Alternatively, use a Y-cable to connect the power and the TSCe data collector directly to the radio.

3. 4.

Set the Type field and, if connecting directly, the Controller port field. If connecting through a receiver, set the Receiver port field.

5.

Tap

Note If the softkey is not displayed, you cannot configure the type of radio you have selected. If you are configuring a radio other than the internal radio of a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver, the following message appears:
Please confirm. Disconnect power from radio.
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6.

Disconnect the power from the radio and tap The following message appears:
Please confirm. Connect power to radio.

The second Base radio/Rover radio screen appears. 8. Change the settings in the Frequency field and the Base radio mode field, as required. The radio firmware version is also displayed. 9. Tap

when the details are correct. (There is no need to tap for a Pacific Crest radio.)

Note In some countries it is illegal to change the frequency of a radio. The Trimble Survey Controller software uses the latest GPS position to see if you are in one of these countries. If you are, only the available frequencies are displayed in the Frequency field.

12.4

Setting Up the Equipment for a Postprocessed Survey

This section shows how to assemble the hardware components at the base receiver for a postprocessed kinematic, a postprocessed differential or a FastStatic survey. Follow these steps when using a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver.

12.4.1

Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver

To set up the base receiver for a postprocessed survey using a GPS Total Station 5700 receiver, see Figure 12.2. Then do the following:

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Set the Zephyr antenna over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. Use the tripod clip (Part Number 43961) to hang the 5700 receiver on the tripod. Connect the Zephyr antenna to the yellow GPS receiver port labeled GPS. Use the yellow GPS antenna cable (part number 41300-10).

Note Instead of hanging the receiver on the tripod, you can place the receiver in its base case. Run the antenna cable out of the portal in the side of the base case to the antenna so that the case can stay closed while the receiver is running.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

4. 5. 6.

If external power is required, connect the power supply with a 0-shell Lemo connection to Port 2 or Port 3 on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

12.4.2

Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver

To set up the base receiver hardware for a postprocessed survey using a GPS Total Station 4800 receiver, see Figure 12.3. Then do the following: 1. 2. Set the GPS receiver over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. Connect the power supply to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver.

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Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

3. 4.

Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

12.4.3

Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver

To set up a base receiver for a postprocessed survey using a Trimble GPS Total Station 4700 receiver, see Figure 12.4. Then do the following: 1. Set the GPS antenna over the ground mark using a tripod, a tribrach, and a tribrach adaptor. If one of the GPS antennas has a ground plane, use this as the base antenna. For more information, see Measuring the Height of an Antenna When Using a Ground Plane, page 221. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled GPS ANTENNA. Use the N-type to Lemo co-axial cable.

2.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Check the number of pins in the plug to make sure that the socket is compatible. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

3. 4. 5.

Connect the power supply to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Base Survey, page 242.

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12.5

Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time and Postprocessed Survey

To conduct a survey that uses both real-time and postprocessed techniques, follow the assembly instructions for real-time surveys. If the receiver has no memory (or has a limited memory), use a TSCe data collector to store raw data at the base receiver.

12.6

Starting a Base Survey

To conduct a survey using a predefined survey style, make sure that the required job is open. The title of the main menu should be the current job name. From the main menu, choose Survey and select a survey style from the list. To create or edit a survey style, see Creating and Editing a GPS Survey Style, page 198. A Survey menu is generated. It displays items specific to the chosen survey style and includes the Start base receiver and Start survey items.

Warning In a real-time survey, make sure that the radio antenna is connected to the radio before starting the base survey. If it is not, the radio will be damaged.

To start a base survey: 1. From the Survey menu, choose Start base receiver. If the TSCe data collector is connected to a receiver that was logging data, the data logging is stopped. The first time that you use this survey style, the Style wizard prompts you to specify the equipment you are using. For more information, see The Style wizard, page 197.

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The Start base screen appears. Note When you start a survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically negotiates the highest possible baud rate for communicating with the connected receiver. 2. Enter the base station name and coordinates. For more information, see Base Station Coordinates, page 224. Use one of the following methods.: If WGS-84 coordinates are known: Access the Point name field and enter the point name. Tap .

In the Key in point screen, set the Method field to Keyed in coordinates. Check that the coordinate fields are Latitude, Longitude, and Height (WGS-84). If they are not, tap and change the Coordinate view setting to WGS-84. Key in the known WGS-84 coordinates for the base station, and tap . If grid coordinates are known, and projection and datum transformation parameters are defined: Access the Point name field and enter the point name. Tap .

In the Key in point screen, set the Method field to Keyed in coordinates. Check that the coordinate fields are Northing, and change Easting, Elevation. If they are not, tap the Coordinate view setting to Grid. Key in the known grid coordinates for the base station, then tap . If local geodetic coordinates are known and a datum transformation is defined: Access the Point name field and enter the point name. Tap .

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In the Key in point screen, set the Method field to Keyed in coordinates. Check that the coordinate fields are Latitude, Longitude, and Height (Local). If not, press and change the Coordinate view setting to Local. Key in the known local coordinates for the base station, then tap . In a real-time survey, select either the current WAAS position, or the current autonomous position, derived by the GPS receiver.

Then, access the Point name field and enter the point name. Tap to access the Key in point screen. Tap and the current position is displayed. Tap to accept and store this position. Note If you want a WAAS position, ensure the receiver is tracking a WAAS satellite by checking the WAAS icon is . The receiver displayed on the status line when you tap can take 120 seconds to lock on to WAAS. Alternatively, check the Observation class field before starting the base.

Warning Within a job, only use an autonomous position (the softkey) to start the first base receiver.

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4. 5. 6.

Note If you carry out a real-time survey using RTCM corrections and use a base point name that is more than eight characters long, the name will be shortened to eight characters when it is broadcast. The Observation class field shows the observation class of the base point. For more information, see Observation class, page 303. Enter values in the Code (optional) and Antenna height fields. Set the Measured to field as appropriate. In the Station index field, enter a value. This value is broadcast in the correction message, and must be in the range 0-29.

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Tip Tap to view a list of other base stations operating on the frequency you are using. The list shows the station index numbers of the other bases and the reliability of each. Choose a different station index number to those displayed.

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If the receiver you are using supports transmission delays, the Transmission delay field appears. Choose a value depending on how many base stations you intend to use. For more information about transmission delays, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235. Tap

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The base receiver starts to record data. 9. Do one of the following: If you are carrying out a real-time survey or are logging data in the receiver, the following message appears:
Base started Disconnect controller from receiver

Disconnect the TSCe data collector from the base receiver but do not turn off the receiver. You can now set up the rover receiver. Note For a real-time survey, check that the radio is working before leaving the equipment. The data light should be flashing. If you are logging data in the TSCe data collector, the Base screen appears. It shows which point is being surveyed and the time that has elapsed since data logging started. Leave the TSCe data collector connected to the base receiver and set up the rover using another TSCe data collector.

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12.7

Ending a Base Survey

After an RTK survey, or after logging data in the receiver, end the survey as follows:

2. 3.

After logging base station data in the TSCe data collector, end the survey as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Return to the equipment and tap

to confirm that you want to end the survey, and again Tap to power down the receiver. Turn off the TSCe data collector. Disconnect the equipment.

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Return to the equipment and select Survey / End survey. Tap to confirm that you want to end the survey, and again to power down the receiver. Turn off the TSCe data collector.

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Introduction Setting up the equipment for a real-time survey Setting up the equipment for a postprocessed Survey Setting up the equipment for a real-time and postprocessed Survey Starting a rover survey Starting a Wide-Area RTK Survey RTK initialization methods Recommended RTK initialization procedure Postprocessed initialization methods Swapping bases during a real-time rover survey Ending a rover survey

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13.1

Introduction
This chapter shows you how to start the rover receiver for a GPS survey. It describes how to set up the equipment for use with different survey techniques. You must initialize kinematic surveys to obtain centimeter-level precision. This chapter explains some common initialization methods, and recommends a method to use when initializing RTK surveys. Note When surveying with GPS, make sure that you still follow good survey practices. Revise and update your code of good survey practice regularly, and always check your work.

13.2

Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time Survey

This section shows how to assemble the hardware components at the rover receiver for a real-time kinematic (RTK) or real-time differential (RT differential) survey. Follow these steps if using a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver.

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Setting up a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver

Figure 13.1 shows how to set up the GPS Total Station 5700 receiver.

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To set up a rover receiver for a real-time survey using a Trimble GPS Total Station 5700 receiver and the internal radio: 1. 2. 3. Mount the Zephyr antenna on the range pole. If you are using the Range Pole antenna (RPA), mount it on the range pole. Use one of the following configurations to carry the GPS receiver: For a pole-mounted setup, attach the receiver bracket to the pole and mount the receiver on the bracket. For a backpack setup, insert the receiver into the backpack. If you are using a whip radio antenna, attach it to the fitting on the top of the backpack.

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Connect the Zephyr antenna to the yellow GPS receiver port labeled GPS. Use the yellow GPS antenna cable (part number 41300-10). Do one of the following: If you are using the internal radio, connect the radio antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled RADIO ANTENNA. If you are using an external radio, use the supplied radio cable to connect the radio to the GPS receiver port 3. Connect a radio antenna to the external radio. Note For some third-party radios, a separate power supply is needed for the radio.

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6. 7.

Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

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Setting up a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver

Figure 13.2 shows how to set up the rover equipment for both a real-time survey and a postprocessed survey.

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To set up a rover receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4800 receiver: 1. 2. Attach a battery to the PowerLiTE range pole. Attach the GPS receiver to the range pole. Power for the Trimble 4800 receiver is supplied by the battery in the range pole. If you are using an external radio, do the following: a. b. Assemble the radio antenna and place the radio in a hip-pack or backpack. Use the rover receiver Y-cable (part number 34382 or 37155, depending on the equipment) to connect the radio and its power supply to the GPS receiver port 3. Route the long end of the cable through the hip-pack before connecting it to the receiver. Connect the radio power supply and the radio cable to the two short ends in the hip-pack.

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Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 424.

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Setting up a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver

Figure 13.3 shows how to set up the rover receiver for a real-time survey using a GPS Total Station 4700 receiver.

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To set up a rover receiver for a real-time survey using a Trimble GPS Total Station 4700 receiver and the internal radio: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use a backpack to carry the GPS receiver, and mount the GPS antenna on a range pole. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled GPS ANTENNA. Use the N-type to Lemo co-axial cable. Assemble the radio antenna and fix it to the outside of the backpack. Do one of the following: If you are using the internal radio, connect the radio antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled RADIO ANTENNA. If you are using an external radio, use the supplied radio cable to connect the radio to the GPS receiver port 3. Connect a radio antenna to the external radio. Note For some third-party radios, a separate power supply is needed for the radio.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

5. 6.

Connect the power source to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable and route it through the backpack. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

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13.3

Setting Up the Equipment for a Postprocessed Survey

This section shows how to assemble the hardware at the rover receiver for a postprocessed kinematic (PP kinematic) survey or a FastStatic survey. It describes the steps for a Trimble GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver.

13.3.1

Using a GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver

To assemble the rover receiver hardware for a postprocessed survey, see Figure 13.1 on page 249. Then do the following: 1. 2. 3. Attach the Zephyr antenna to a range pole. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled ANTENNA. Use the N-type to Lemo co-axial cable. Connect the Zephyr antenna to the yellow GPS receiver port labeled GPS. Use the yellow GPS antenna cable (part number 41300-10).

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

4. 5. 6.

Connect the power source to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

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Using a GPS Total Station 4800 Receiver

To assemble the rover receiver hardware for a postprocessed survey, see Figure 13.2 on page 251. Then do the following: 1. 2. 3. Attach a battery to the PowerLiTE range pole. Attach the 4800 receiver to the PowerLiTE range pole and turn it on. The power is supplied from the battery in the range pole. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

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Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

13.3.3

Using a GPS Total Station 4700 Receiver

To assemble the rover receiver hardware for a postprocessed survey, see Figure 13.3 on page 253. Then do the following: 1. 2. Attach the GPS antenna to a range pole. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS receiver port labeled ANTENNA. Use the N-type to Lemo co-axial cable.

Warning Do not force plugs into the receiver ports. Align the red dot on the plug with the red line on the socket and then insert the plug carefully.

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Connect the power source to the GPS receiver port 2 and turn on the receiver. Connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver port 1. Use the 0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo cable. Turn on the TSCe data collector, then follow the instructions in Starting a Rover Survey, page 257.

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13.4

Setting Up the Equipment for a Real-Time and Postprocessed Survey

A survey style such as RTK & infill uses both real-time and postprocessed techniques. To conduct this type of survey, assemble the rover exactly as for a real-time survey. If the receiver has no memory (or limited memory), leave the TSCe data collector connected to the base receiver for the purpose of data storage. You need another TSCe data collector for the rover receiver.

13.5

Starting a Rover Survey

Only start a survey after you have started the base receiver. For more information, see Chapter 12, Starting the Base Receiver. To conduct a survey: 1. 2. Make sure that the required job is open. The title of the main menu should be the current job name. From the main menu, choose Survey. Select a survey style from the list. This must be the same survey style that you use for the base survey.

A Survey menu is generated. It displays items specific to the chosen survey style and includes the Start base receiver and Start survey items. When you start a survey using a particular Trimble survey style for the first time, the Trimble Survey Controller software prompts you to customize the style for your specific hardware. For more information, see The Style wizard, page 197. When the survey starts, the menu items Start base receiver and Start survey no longer appear. For kinematic surveys, a new item, Initialization, appears.

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GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver If the TSCe data collector is connected to a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver that was logging data, the data logging stops. Data logging is restarted, in a different file, if you start a survey using a survey style that specifies data logging. Note When you start a survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically negotiates the highest possible baud rate for communicating with the connected receiver.

13.5.1

Starting a Real-Time Rover Survey

To start the rover receiver for a real-time survey: 1. 2. Select Start survey. Make sure the rover is receiving radio corrections from the base. Note An RTK survey needs radio corrections. 3. If the receiver you are using supports transmission delays and you select the Prompt for station index check box in the Rover options field, the Select base station screen appears. It shows all the base stations operating on the frequency you are using. The list shows the station index numbers of each base and the reliability of each. Highlight the base you want to use and tap .

Tip If you want to check the point name of the base station being used in the rover survey, select Files / Review current job and inspect the Base point record.

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If necessary, initialize the survey. For a differential survey, no initialization is necessary, and you can start to survey immediately. For more information, see Chapter 16, GPS Point Measurement. Note If you are carrying out an RTK survey but do not require centimeter-level results, select Survey / Initialization. Tap and set the Method field to No initialization. For an RTK survey, initialize before starting centimeter-level surveying. If you are using a dual-frequency receiver with the OTF option, the survey automatically starts to initialize using the OTF initialization method.

5.

When the survey is initialized, you can perform a site calibration, measure points, or stakeout.

13.5.2

Starting an RTK & Infill Rover Survey

Note If you are using postprocessed techniques, to process the data you must have the Baseline Processing module of the Trimble Geomatics Office software installed. To start the rover receiver for an RTK & infill survey: 1. 2. Select Start Survey. Make sure the rover is receiving radio corrections from the base. Note An RTK survey needs radio corrections. 3. If the receiver you are using supports transmission delays and the Prompt for station index check box in the Rover options option in the survey style is selected, the Select base station screen appears. It shows all the base stations operating on the frequency you are using. The list shows the station index numbers of each base and the reliability of each. Highlight the . base you want to use and tap

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For more information about using transmission delays, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235.

Tip If you want to check the point name of the base station being used in the rover survey, select Files / Review current job and inspect the Base point record.

4. 5.

Initialize the survey using an RTK initialization method. For more information, see page 264. Measure points as usual.

Switching to PP infill During periods when no base corrections are received, the following message flashes in the status line:
Radio link down

To continue surveying select Start PP infill from the Survey menu. When postprocessing infill starts, this item changes to Stop PP infill. Raw data is logged at the rover during postprocessing (PP) infill. For successful baseline resolution, you must now use postprocessed kinematic observation techniques. Note Initialization cannot be transferred between the RTK survey and the PP infill survey. Initialize the PP infill survey like any other postprocessed kinematic survey. For more information, see Postprocessed Initialization Methods, page 267. Only rely on the OTF (automatic) initialization if you are certain that the receiver will observe at least five satellites, without interruption, for the next 15 minutes. Otherwise, select Initialization from the Survey menu and perform an initialization. Note You cannot stake out points during a postprocessed survey.

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When base corrections are received again, one of the following messages appears in the status line, depending on the initialization mode of the RTK survey:
Radio link up (RTK=Fixed) Radio link up (RTK=Float)

The first message is displayed if the receiver has retained the RTK initialization during the PP infill survey. That is, if the number of satellites did not fall below four throughout the PP infill survey. Select Stop PP infill from the Survey menu to stop data logging at the rover. When postprocessing infill stops, this item changes back to Start PP infill. Real-time measurements are resumed.

13.5.3

Starting a Postprocessed Rover Survey

To start the rover receiver for a postprocessed survey, select Start survey. Note If using postprocessed techniques, to process the data you must have the Baseline Processing module of the Trimble Geomatics Office software installed. You can begin surveying immediately, you do not need to initialize a FastStatic or differential survey. For more information, see Chapter 16, GPS Point Measurement. You must initialize a PP kinematic survey to achieve centimeter-level precisions when the data is processed. With dual-frequency receivers, the initialization process begins automatically if at least five L1/L2 satellites are being observed. For more information about initializing a postprocessed survey, see Postprocessed Initialization Methods, page 267. For information about measuring points, see Chapter 16, GPS Point Measurement.

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Working in Float mode Work in Float mode if you do not want to initialize a survey. Start the survey and select Initialization. When the Initialization screen . Set the Method field to No initialization and tap appears, press .

13.6

Starting a Wide-Area RTK Survey

Wide Area RTK (WA RTK) systems consist of a distributed network of reference stations communicating with a control center to calculate GPS error corrections over a wide area. Real-time correction data is transmitted by radio or cellular modem to the rover receiver within the network area. The system improves reliability and operating range by significantly reducing systematic errors in the reference station data. This lets you increase the distance at which the rover receiver can be located from the physical reference stations, while improving on-the-fly (OTF) initialization times. The Trimble Survey Controller software supports broadcast formats from the following WA RTK solutions: SAPOS FKP Virtual Reference Station (VRS) CMRNet

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Hardware Requirements
All rover receivers must have firmware that support WA RTK. For details of availability, check the Trimble website or contact your local dealer. Real-time correction data is provided by radio or cellular modem. For details about the delivery option for your system, contact your local dealer.

13.6.2

Configuring the Survey Style

Before you start a survey using a WA RTK system, configure the RTK survey style. To select a WA RTK broadcast format: 1. 2. In the survey style, select Rover options. In the Broadcast format field, select one of the following options from the list: SAPOS FKP VRS CMRNet

To select a radio solution: 1. 2. In the survey style, select Rover options. In the Type field, select your radio from the list. Note If you are using a radio in a VRS system, you must select a two-way radio. You cannot use Trimble internal radios.

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Starting a Rover Survey

Starting a rover survey is the same as for a real-time survey. For more information, see page 258. To start a survey using VRS or SAPOS FKP, you must send an approximate position for the rover receiver to the control station. When you start the survey, this position is automatically sent through your radio communications link in a standard NMEA position message. It is used to compute the RTK corrections your receiver will use.

13.7

RTK Initialization Methods

If base corrections are being received and there are four or more satellites, the survey is initialized automatically when you start the survey. A survey must be initialized before centimeter-level surveying can begin. Note At least five L1/L2 satellites are required for OTF initialization. After initialization, at least four satellites must be tracked. If the number of satellites drops below four, the survey must be reinitialized. Table 13.1 summarizes methods of initializing a real-time kinematic survey, and the time required for each method.
Table 13.1 Initializing a Real-Time Kinematic survey Time required for each initialization method Survey and receiver type RTK Dual-frequency (OTF) Known Point ~15 s (5+ SVs) ~30 s (4 SVs) OTF ~60 s, 5+ SVs Range (km) <10

Note Initialization must be maintained throughout the survey by continuously tracking a minimum of four satellites. If initialization is lost at any time, reinitialize and then continue the survey.
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After initialization, the survey mode changes from Float to Fixed. The mode remains Fixed if the receiver continuously tracks at least four satellites. If the mode changes to Float, reinitialize the survey. Multipath Initialization reliability depends on the initialization method used and on whether or not multipath occurred during the initialization phase. Multipath occurs when GPS signals are reflected off objects, such as the ground or a building. The occurrence of multipath at the GPS antenna adversely affects GPS initializations and solutions: If initialization is by the Known Point method, multipath can cause an initialization attempt to fail. If initialization is by the OTF method, it is difficult to detect the presence of multipath during the initialization. If there is multipath, the receiver may take a long time to initialize or it may not initialize at all. For ore information, see Recommended RTK Initialization Procedure, page 266.

The initialization process in Trimble receivers is very reliable, but if an incorrect initialization does occur, Trimbles RTK processing routines detect it within 15 minutes (if the mode has remained Fixed). When the error is detected, the receiver automatically discards the initialization and issues a warning. Note If you survey points with a bad initialization, you will get position errors. To minimize the effect of multipath during an OTF initialization, move around.

13.7.1

Known Point Initialization

To perform a Known Point initialization: 1. 2. Position the rover antenna over a known point. From the Survey menu, choose Initialization.

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3. 4. 5. 6.

Set the Method field to Known Point. Access the Point name field and tap the list of known points.

Enter values in the Code and Antenna height fields, and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is correct. When the antenna is centered and vertical over the point, tap . )

The data collector starts to record data, and the static icon ( appears in the status bar.

Keep the antenna vertical and stationary while data is recorded. 7. When the receiver is initialized, the following message appears:
Initialization change. Initialization has been gained.

The results are displayed. Tap 8.

13.8

Recommended RTK Initialization Procedure

This section describes the procedure that Trimble recommends for performing a check on an OTF RTK initialization. Minimize the chance of surveying with a bad initialization by adopting good survey techniques. A bad initialization occurs when the integer ambiguities are not correctly resolved. The Trimble Survey Controller software automatically reinitializes when this is detected, but cannot do so if you end the survey too soon. As a precaution, always perform the RTK initialization described below. When initializing, always choose a site that has a clear view of the sky and is free of obstructions that could cause multipath. Note Known Point is the quickest method of initialization when known points exist.

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To perform an On-The-Fly initialization: 1. Initialize the survey using the OTF method of initialization.

Tip When performing an OTF initialization, move around to reduce the effect of multipath.

2. 3. 4. 5.

When the system is initialized, establish a mark about 9 meters (30 feet) from where the initialization occurred. Conduct a static point measurement over the mark. Once this is done, discard the current initialization. If you are using an adjustable height range pole, change the height of the antenna by approximately 8 inches. Reoccupy the mark observed in step 2, and reinitialize the survey using either the OTF or Known Point method of initialization. Remember to enter the new antenna height details.

Follow this procedure to substantially improve the quality of an initialization. Measuring a new point creates a known point on which the first initialization is tested. Changing the antenna height moves the GPS antenna from the environment in which the test point was initially surveyed. Always enter the new antenna height before starting the Known Point initialization.

13.9

Postprocessed Initialization Methods

In a postprocessed survey you must initialize to attain centimeter-level precisions. Use one of the following methods to initialize dual-frequency postprocessed kinematic surveys in the field: On-The-Fly Known Point
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Note In a postprocessed survey, collect enough data during initialization so that the WAVE processor can successfully process it. Table 13.2 shows Trimbles recommended times.
Table 13.2 Trimble PP Kinematic initialization times 4 SVs N/A 5 SVs 15 min at least four epochs 6+ SVs 8 min

Initialization method L1/L2 OTF initialization Known Point initialization

After initialization, the survey mode changes from Float to Fixed. The mode remains Fixed if the receiver continuously tracks at least four satellites. If the mode changes to Float, reinitialize the survey. Note If you do an On-The-Fly initialization in a postprocessed kinematic survey, it is possible to measure points before initialization is gained. The Trimble Geomatics Office software can back-process the data later to give a fixed solution. If you do this but lose lock on the satellites while initializing, re-measure any one of the points that you surveyed before lock was lost. To work without initializing the survey (in Float mode), start a survey and select Initialization. When the Initialization screen appears, tap . Set the Method field to No initialization and tap .

13.9.1

Known Point Initialization

In a postprocessed survey you can initialize on: a point measured previously in the current job

a point that you will provide coordinates for later (before the data is postprocessed)

For instructions on how to do a Known Point initialization, see page 265.

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13.10

Swapping Bases During a Real-Time Rover Survey

If you are using multiple bases on the same frequency, you can swap bases during the rover survey. For more information, see Operating Several Base Stations on One Radio Frequency, page 235. To swap bases, do the following: From the Survey menu, select Swap base receiver. The Select base station screen appears. It shows all the base stations operating on the frequency you are using. The list shows the station index numbers of each base and the reliability of each. Tap the base you want to use. Note When you change to a different base, your OTF receiver automatically starts the initialization.

13.11

Ending a Rover Survey

When you have measured or staked out all points required, do the following: 1. From the Survey menu, choose End survey. The Trimble Survey Controller software asks if you want to to confirm this. power down the receiver. Tap 2. 3. Turn off the TSCe data collector before disconnecting the equipment. Return to the base station and end the base survey. For more information, see Ending a Base Survey, page 246.

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Introduction
This chapter shows you how to perform both manual and automatic calibrations in the field. Before reading the chapter, you should be familiar with Chapter 2, Coordinate Systems. There is also useful information about base station coordinates in the section on Base Station Coordinates, page 224.

14.2

When to Calibrate
For a GPS survey, or a survey that combines GPS measurements and conventional measurements with local control points, always complete a calibration before staking out any points, or computing offset or intersection points. For a survey that uses conventional measurements only, no calibration is required.

14.3

Notes and Recommendations

You can perform a calibration using one of the real-time GPS survey styles in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Do this manually, or let the Trimble Survey Controller software do it automatically. If all the points have been measured, you do not need to connect the TSCe data collector to a receiver during a manual calibration. Multiple calibrations can be performed in one job. The last calibration performed and applied is used to convert the coordinates of all previously surveyed points in the database. You can use up to 20 points for a calibration. Trimble strongly recommends that you use a minimum of four 3D local grid coordinates (N, E, E) and four observed WGS-84 coordinates, with the local projection and datum transformation parameters (the coordinate system). This should provide enough redundancy.

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Note You can use a combination of 1D, 2D, and 3D local grid coordinates. If no projection and no datum transformation are defined, you must have at least one 2D grid point. If you did not specify the coordinate system, the Trimble Survey Controller software calculates a Transverse Mercator projection and a three-parameter datum transformation. Use the Trimble Geomatics Office software, Trimbles Data Transfer utility, or ASCII transfer to transfer control points. Be careful when naming points that are to be used in a calibration. Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the database search rules on page 423. The set of WGS-84 coordinates must be independent of the set of grid coordinates. You select the grid coordinates. Select the vertical coordinates (elevation), the horizontal coordinates (northing and easting values), or all of these together. Place the calibration points around the perimeter of the site. Do not survey outside of the area enclosed by the calibration points, as the calibration is not valid beyond this perimeter. The origin of the horizontal adjustment in a calibration is the centroid of the measured calibration points. The origin of the vertical adjustment is the first point in the calibration with an elevation. When reviewing a calibration point in the database, notice that the WGS-84 values are the measured coordinates. The grid values are derived from these, using the current calibration. The original keyed-in coordinates remain unchanged. (They are stored elsewhere in the database as a point with the Type field showing Keyed in coordinates and the Stored as field showing Grid.)

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When you are calibrating a no projection, no datum job, (where ground coordinates are required after calibration) you must define the project height (average site height). When the job is calibrated, the project height is used to compute a ground scale factor for the projection, using the inverse of the ellipsoid correction. When you have calibrated a scale-only job, the scale factor that you specified in the job is used as the scale factor in the projection.

14.4

Performing a Manual Site Calibration

To calibrate a survey manually: 1. 2. 3. 4. Key in, transfer, or use a conventional instrument to measure the grid coordinates of the control (calibration) points. Check or enter the calibration tolerances. For more information, see Site Calibration, page 210. Use GPS to measure the control points. Name or select the pairs of points to be used for the calibration. A pair of points consists of the grid coordinates and the WGS-84 coordinates for the same point. Perform the calibration. Check residuals, and recalibrate if necessary. Apply the calibration.

5. 6. 7.

Note Before starting a manual calibration, read Notes and Recommendations, page 272. The following steps describe how to select the points for a calibration and then perform the calibration using the Trimble Survey Controller software. Do this once you have entered grid coordinates, checked the settings in the Survey Style, and measured the points using GPS.

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1. 2. 3.

From the main menu, choose Survey. Select a real-time survey style. From the Survey menu, choose Site calibration. The Site calibration screen appears. Tap

In the Use field, choose whether to use the vertical coordinate of the grid point, the horizontal coordinates, or both horizontal and vertical coordinates. 5. Tap

. The following screen appears:

4.

Enter the name of the grid point. To do this, highlight the Grid point field and tap . Select a point that you have keyed in, transferred, or measured using a conventional instrument. Do the same for the GPS point field. The two point names do not have to be the same, but they should correspond to the same physical point.

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The residuals for each point are not displayed until at least three 3D points are included in the calibration to provide redundancy. 6. to see the horizontal and vertical shifts that the Tap calibration has calculated. The following screen appears:

7. 8. 9.

To add more points, tap

Repeat steps 3 through 6 until all the points are added. Do one of the following:

If the residuals are acceptable, tap calibration.

If the residuals are not acceptable, recalculate the calibration.

14.4.1

Recalculating a Calibration
Recalculate a calibration if the residuals are not acceptable, or if you want to add or delete points. Recalculate using one of the following: some of the points only the horizontal component of a point only the vertical component of a point

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To recalculate a calibration: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Survey. Then select a real-time survey style. From the Survey menu, choose Site calibration. Do one of the following:

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Tap

Note Each calibration calculation is independent of the previous one. When a new calibration is applied, it overwrites any previously calculated calibration.

14.5

Using Auto Calibrate

A calibration calculates the parameters needed to convert the GPS-measured coordinates into local grid coordinates. During an RTK survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software does this automatically. When you use the auto calibrate function, it automatically computes and stores a calibration every time a calibration point is measured. To calibrate a survey automatically: 1. 2. Key in, transfer, or use a conventional instrument to measure the grid coordinates of the local control points. Select the Auto calibrate check box.
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To remove (exclude) a point, highlight the point name and . tap . For more information, see step 4

To change the components used for a point, highlight the . In the Use field, choose whether point name and tap to use the vertical coordinate of the grid point, the horizontal coordinates, or both horizontal and vertical coordinates. to apply the new calibration.

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Use GPS to measure the calibration points.

The first three steps complete the automatic calibration. The following steps are optional: 1. 2. Inspect the calibration results. Change the results if they are unsatisfactory.

Note Carry out the complete calibration before staking out any points, computing offset and/or intersection points, or computing a resection from GPS points.

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Keying In Grid Coordinates

To key in grid coordinates: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, select Key in / Points. The Point screen appears. Enter the point name in the Point name field. Tap

Enter details or features of the point in the Code field. . Tap

In the Method field, select Coordinates. Check that the coordinate fields are North, East, and Elevation. If they are not, and change the Coordinate view to Grid. Key in the tap known grid coordinates and tap . Select the Control point check box. (This ensures that the point is not overwritten by a measured point.) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all grid coordinate points. Then tap to return to the main menu.

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Transfer coordinates using the Trimble Geomatics Office software, the Data Transfer utility, or ASCII transfer. For more information, see Data Transfer between the TSCe Data Collector and the Office Computer, page 68. Make sure that these coordinates are: transferred as grid coordinates (N, E, E), not as WGS-84 coordinates (L, L, H) control class points

14.5.3

Using a Conventional Instrument to Measure Grid Points

For information, see Station Setup, page 345.

14.5.4

Selecting Automatic Calibration

To select Auto calibrate: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, choose Configuration / Survey Styles. The Survey Styles menu appears. Highlight your RTK survey style and tap

Select Site calibration. The Site calibration screen appears. Select the Auto calibrate check box. For more information on changing the calibration tolerances, see Site Calibration, to accept the screen. The menu for the page 210. Tap selected survey style appears. Tap to accept the changes and return to the main menu.

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14.5.5

Using GPS to Measure Calibration Points

Use GPS to survey the points. The Trimble Survey Controller software automatically matches the grid points to the WGS-84 values and then calculates, stores, and applies the calibration.
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When one point has been calibrated, or a projection and datum transformation have been defined, the softkey appears. You can use this to navigate to the next point. As you measure another calibration point, the new calibration is calculated, stored, and applied to the job. To measure a calibration point: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, choose Survey. Highlight your RTK survey style and select Measure points. The Measure points screen appears. In the Method field, select Calibration point. . A list of Access the Grid point name field and tap keyed-in grid coordinates appears. Highlight the point to be measured and tap . The point name is inserted into the Grid point name field.

The Trimble Survey Controller software enters the GPS point name according to the selected Site calibration / Calibration point name option in the survey style. Enter values for the Code and Antenna height fields. When the antenna is centered and vertical over the control . The data collector starts to record data. point, tap Keep the antenna vertical and stationary while data is recorded.

5. 6.

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When the preset required time has elapsed, and the precisions to store the point. are satisfactory, tap

Tip If you have not yet keyed in the grid coordinates for this point, tap while the cursor is in the Point name field. The Point screen appears. Enter the coordinates and then tap .

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Note When the Trimble Survey Controller software is performing an automatic calibration, the results of the calibration are not normally displayed. However, if a calibration exceeds the tolerances that have been set, the residuals are displayed. For more information, see the next section.

To use the arrow display, start moving forward with the data collector held in front of you as normal. The arrow points in the direction of the next calibration point. Walk towards the point. About 10 feet (3 meters) from the point, the arrow disappears and the point is displayed. For more information, see Using the Graphical Display to Navigate, page 310. When the point is located, tap 9.

Repeat steps 4 through 8 until all the calibration points are measured.

14.5.6

If Calibration Tolerances Are Exceeded

The calibration residuals are only displayed if the calibration tolerances are exceeded, as shown in the following screen:

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Enter the next calibration point name in the Point name field and tap . The graphical display screen appears, with the azimuth and distance to the next point displayed on the right.

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If this happens, consider removing the point with the most extreme residuals. Do one of the following: If at least four points are left after removing that point, recalibrate using the remaining points. If not enough points are left after removing that point, measure it again and recalibrate.

It may be necessary to remove (re-measure) more than one point. To remove a point from the calibration calculations: 1. 2. 3. Highlight the point name and tap

In the Use field, select Off and tap . The calibration is recalculated and the new residuals are displayed. Tap

to accept the calibration.

14.5.7

Inspecting the Results of an Automatic Calibration

To view the results of an automatic calibration: 1. 2. From the Survey menu, choose Site calibration. The Site calibration screen appears. to see the Calibration results screen. For more Tap information, see Calibration Results screen on page 276.

14.5.8

Changing the Results of an Automatic Calibration

To change a calibration that has been calculated using the Auto calibrate function, select Site calibration from the Survey menu. Then proceed as described in Performing a Manual Site Calibration, page 274.

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Introduction
The Instrument menu provides information about the instrument that is connected to the TSCe data collector. This menu appears when you choose the Instrument icon from the main menu. If a GPS receiver is connected to the TSCe data collector, the items in the Instrument menu are: Satellites Position Receiver files (optionalaccording to which receiver you use) Receiver status Options Navigate to point

15.2

Satellites
From the main menu, select Instrument / Satellites. The Satellites screen displays text (list) or graphical (plot) information about the satellites being tracked by the receiver.

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Tip You can also access the Satellites screen from the status bar by tapping the satellite icon.

Satellite List Screen

In the list of satellites, each horizontal line of data relates to one satellite. A satellite is identified by the space vehicle number in the SV column. Azimuth (Az) and elevation (Elev) define a satellites position in the sky. The signal-to-noise ratios (SNRL1 and SNRL2) indicate the strength of the respective GPS signals. The greater the number, the better the signal. If L1 or L2 are not being tracked, then a dashed line (-----) appears in the appropriate column.

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The check mark on the left of the screen indicates whether the satellite is in the current solution, as shown in Table 15.1.
Table 15.1 Situation No survey is running RTK survey is active Postprocessed survey is running Explanation of check marks What a check mark indicates Satellites being used in the current position solution Satellites common to the base and rover receivers Satellites for which one or more epochs of data have been collected

To obtain more information about a satellite, tap the appropriate line. or to select the desired In the Satellites / Info screen, tap satellite. To disable the tracking of satellites, tap . When a satellite is disabled in this way, the softkey changes to . Tap it to enable the satellite again. Note If you disable a satellite, it remains disabled until you enable it again. The receiver stores the fact that a satellite is disabled, even when it is turned off. WAAS satellites cannot be disabled. A typical satellite list screen appears as follows:

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In a real-time survey, tap to see which satellites are being tracked by the base receiver. No values appear in the Az and Elev columns, as this information is not included in the correction message broadcast by the base. appears. Tap it to display a list of In a postprocessed survey, cycles tracked on the L1 frequency for each satellite. The value in the CntL1 column is the number of cycles on the L1 frequency that have been tracked continuously for that satellite. The value in the TotL1 column is the total number of cycles that have been tracked for that satellite since the start of the survey. With a dual-frequency receiver, appears. Tap it to display a list of cycles tracked on the L2 frequency for each satellite. softkey appears. Tap it to return to the original screen and The view information about the signal-to-noise ratio for each satellite.

15.2.2

Satellite Plot Screen

Use and to switch between the list and plot screens. A typical plot screen appears as follows:

In the plot screen: The outside circle represents the horizon or 0 elevation. The inner dashed circle represents the elevation mask setting.

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The SV numbers on the diagram are placed in the position of that particular satellite. The zenith (90 elevation) is the center of the circle. Satellites that are tracked but not in the solution appear in reverse video (white on black).

Double-tap an SV number to obtain more information about the satellite. The plot screen can be oriented towards north, or towards the sun if to orient the display you do not know where north is. Tap towards the sun.

15.3

Position
From the main menu, select Instrument / Position. If the antenna height is defined, the software computes the position of the roving antenna: Tap

to display the position of the base antenna as well.

to determine whether the position is shown as Tap WGS-84, local, or grid.

15.4

Copy Receiver Files

This option is available when a GPS Total Station 5700, 4800, or 4700 receiver is in use. Use this option to copy and delete files in the connected receiver. If you are connected to a 5700 receiver, you can export files stored on the TSCe data collector to the survey data card on the receiver. To import receiver files from the connected receiver to the Trimble Survey Controller software:

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From the main menu, select Instrument / Receiver files / Import from receiver. The Import from receiver list appears. This lists all files stored in the receiver. Tap the file(s) that you want to import. A checkmark appears next to the selected files. Note To see more information about a file, highlight the file . To delete a file, highlight the file name and name and tap tap .

2.

3. 4. 5.

Tap Tap

When the files have been copied the following message appears:
Completed successfully

To export files to the Trimble 5700 receiver: 1. From the main menu, select Instrument / Receiver files / Export to receiver. The Export to receiver list appears. This lists all files stored in the \Trimble Data folder in the TSCe data collector.

3. 4.

Tap

to copy the files.

When the files have been copied the following message appears:
Completed successfully

15.5

Receiver Status
From the main menu, select Instrument / Receiver status. The screen displays the power and memory status of the connected GPS receiver, the GPS time (in seconds), and the GPS week.

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Tap the file(s) that you want to export. A checkmark appears next to the selected files. Tap .

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15.6

Options
From the main menu, select Instrument / Options. The screen displays the configuration of the connected GPS receiver. It includes information such as the serial number, the firmware version, and hardware and firmware options.

15.7

Navigate to Point
It is not essential to have a radio link or a survey running to navigate to a point. If there is no radio link, all positions are autonomous. If radio corrections are received but the receiver is not initialized, all positions are Float solutions. If you are using a GPS receiver that can track WAAS signals, when the radio link is down you can use WAAS positions instead of autonomous positions. To use WAAS positions, set the WAAS field in the survey style to On. To navigate to a point: 1. Do one of the following: From the main menu, select Instrument / Navigate to point. In the Point name field, enter the name of the point that you want to navigate to. From the map, tap and hold on the point you want to navigate to. A shortcut menu appears. Select the Navigate to point option.

2.

Set the Navigate field. The options are: To the point, From fixed point, and From start position. The From fixed point and From start position options both provide cross-track information in the graphical screen display. For more information see, Using the Graphical Display to Navigate, page 310.

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Enter a value in the Antenna height field and tap . The stakeout graphical screen display appears. The coordinate differences are displayed, together with a graphical representation of this. The following screens show the graphical display with grid deltas displayed (left screen) and not displayed (right screen):

4.

Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate to the point. To use the arrow as a guide, hold the data collector in front of you as normal and start moving forward towards the point. The arrow points in the direction of the point to be staked out. The direction arrow only works correctly when you are moving forward and holding the data collector in front of you. In a realtime survey, the display updates one position per second or five positions per second, depending on the equipment used. If you are not sure how to use the arrow, use the text side of the display to locate the point. For more information, see Fine and Coarse Modes, page 309.

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About 10 feet (3 meters) from the point, the arrow disappears and the point is shown as a bulls-eye symbol. Your current position is shown as a cross. When the cross covers the bulls-eye, check the precisions and mark the point if required. The following screen shows the display in fine mode:

When the screen display changes in this way, the orientation of the display is fixed.

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Introduction Measuring a topo point in a GPS survey Measuring a FastStatic point Measuring an observed control point Measuring a Rapid point Measuring continuous topo points Measuring an as-staked point Measuring a laser point Measuring a calibration point Measuring a check point Next free point name search Storing Points

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16.1

Introduction
In a GPS survey, you measure points by choosing one of several predefined point types. The survey style (and so the survey type) you choose determines the type of point(s) that can be measured. A single survey style cannot measure every kind of point, so it is necessary to use different survey styles to measure different kinds of point. For example, an RTK survey style can be used to measure observed control points, Rapid points, topo points, and calibration points, but to measure a FastStatic point, you must use a FastStatic survey style. For more information, see Chapter 10, GPS Survey Styles. This chapter shows you how to change some survey options, how to measure different types of point, and also explains the quality control records that are stored when you measure a point using GPS. Note For RTK surveys, initialize the survey before measuring points.

16.2

Measuring a Topo Point in a GPS Survey

You can measure a topo point in every type of survey except a FastStatic survey. To measure a topo point: 1. Do one of the following: 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, select Survey / Measure points. Tap

Enter values in the Point name and Code fields (the Code field entry is optional), and select Topo point in the Type field. Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. to start When the antenna is vertical and stationary, tap recording data. The static icon appears in the status bar.

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Tip In the survey style, select the Auto store point check box to automatically store the point when the preset occupation time and precisions have been met.

Measuring a FastStatic Point

You can only measure a FastStatic point in a FastStatic survey. Note FastStatic surveys are postprocessed and do not need to be initialized. To measure a FastStatic point: 1. Do one of the following: 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main menu, select Survey / Measure points. Tap

Enter values in the Point name and Code fields (the Code field entry is optional). Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. Tap

to start measuring the point.

When the preset occupation time is reached, as shown in to store the point. Table 16.1, tap
Trimble FastStatic occupation times 4 SVs 30 min 20 min 5 SVs 25 min 15 min 6+ SVs 20 min 8 min

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Receiver type Single-frequency Dual-frequency

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When the preset occupation time and precisions have been reached, tap to store the point.

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Tip No satellite tracking is necessary between measuring points. You can turn off the equipment.

16.4

Measuring an Observed Control Point

When the Trimble Survey Controller software measures an observed control point, it stores a point when the preset number of epochs has elapsed and the precisions have been attained. To measure an observed control point: 1. Do one of the following: 2. From the main menu, select Survey / Measure points. Tap

Enter values in the Point name and Code fields (the Code field entry is optional), and select Observed control point in the Type field. Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. Tap

3. 4. 5.

When the preset number of epochs and precisions are reached, to store the point. tap

Note For an RTK survey, initialize the survey before starting to measure the point. For a Postprocessed Kinematic survey, you can start measuring a point, but you cannot store it until you have initialized the survey.

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16.5

Measuring a Rapid Point

A Rapid point is stored when the preset precisions are attained. There is no minimum occupation time, and point storage is automatic. To measure a Rapid point: 1. Do one of the following: 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, select Survey / Measure points. Tap

Enter values in the Point name and Code fields (the Code field entry is optional), and enter Rapid point in the Type field. Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. to start recording data. The point is automatically Tap stored when the preset precisions are reached.

Note When using WAAS positions in a survey, the only type of point you can store is a Rapid point.

16.6

Measuring Continuous Topo Points

Continuous topo points are stored automatically and continuously after a preset time and/or distance, and once the required precisions are reached. In a real-time survey, the Trimble Survey Controller software can measure a line of continuous offset points at the same time as a line of continuous topo points. To measure a line of continuous topo points: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Survey / Continuous topo. In the Type field, select Fixed distance continuous, Fixed time continuous, or Time & distance continuous.

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Note For a postprocessed survey, you can only use the Fixed time continuous method. The time interval is set by default to the same value as the logging interval. 3. 4. 5. Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure that the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. Enter a value in the Horizontal distance field and/or the Time interval field, depending on the method you are using. Do one of the following: If you are measuring Fixed distance or Time & distance continuous points, select None in the Offset field. If you are measuring Fixed distance or Time & distance continuous offset points, select One or Two (the second line of offset points) in the Offset field.

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Enter a value in the Start point name field (or enter a start point name for the center line when measuring offset points). This increments automatically. If you are measuring an offset line, enter the offset distances and the start point name. To enter a left horizontal offset, enter a or . negative offset distance or use the to start recording data, and then move along the Tap feature to be surveyed. Note To change the distance interval, time interval, or offset while measuring points, enter new values in the fields.

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9.

To stop measuring continuous points, tap

16.7

Measuring an As-Staked Point

You can only measure an as-staked point when performing stakeout operations in a real-time GPS survey or a conventional survey. In a GPS survey, a point is staked out then measured. For more information, see Chapter 17, GPS Stakeout.
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Measuring a Laser Point

Use a laser rangefinder to measure a laser point. For more information, see Chapter 23, Laser Observations.

16.9

Measuring a Calibration Point

In a real-time survey, you measure calibration points. Generally, a point in the database has keyed-in grid coordinates and you measure it as a calibration point using GPS. When you store the calibration point, the Trimble Survey Controller software does one of the following, according to the Auto calibrate option that you selected in the survey style: If the Auto calibrate check box is selected, the software immediately performs an automatic calibration using all calibration points that have been surveyed. If the Auto calibrate check box is not selected, the point is added to the calibration and the Site calibration screen is displayed.

For more information, see Using GPS to Measure Calibration Points, page 279. Note In the Site calibration option in the survey style, calibration points are configured to be measured with the same settings as topo points or observed control points. However, with calibration points, softkey lets you navigate to the next calibration point, and the the Auto calibrate setting described above can be used.

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16.10

Measuring a Check Point

In a GPS survey, measure a point twice. Give the second point the same name as the first point. If the duplicate point tolerances are set to zero, the Trimble Survey Controller software warns that the point is a duplicate when you try to store it. Select Store as check to store the second point as a check class point. For more information, see Duplicate Point Actions, page 212.

16.11

In Point name fields there is a next available point name.

For example, if your job contains points numbered in the 1000s, 2000s and 3000s, and you want to find the next available point name after 1000: 1. 2. In the Point name field, tap screen appears.

Enter the point name you want to start searching from (in this . example, 1000) and tap

The Trimble Survey Controller software searches for the next available point name after 1000 and inserts it in the Point name field.

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16.12

Storing Points
How you record a point determines how it is stored in the Trimble Survey Controller software. Points are stored either as vectors or as positions. For example, RTK points and conventionally observed points are stored as vectors, while keyed-in points, real-time differential points, and postprocessed points are stored as positions. From the main menu, select Files / Review current job. A point record contains information about the point such as the point name, the code, the method, the coordinates, or the GPS data file name. The Method field describes how the point was created. The coordinates are expressed as WGS-84, local, or grid coordinates, depending on the setting in the Coordinate view field. To change a Coordinate view setting, do one of the following: Select Configuration / Job / Units Select Files / Review current job, access the point record, and . tap

Note Define a datum transformation and/or a projection if you want to display local or grid coordinates for a GPS point. Alternatively, calibrate the job. Each point record uses the antenna height given in the previous antenna height record. From this, the Trimble Survey Controller software generates a ground height (elevation) for the point. Table 16.2 shows how the point is stored in the Stored as field.
Table 16.2 Value Grid Local WGS-84 ECEF Point storage What the point is stored as Grid coordinates Local geodetic coordinates WGS-84 geodetic coordinates WGS-84 Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed X, Y, Z coordinates

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GPS Point Measurement Table 16.2 Value ECEF deltas Polar HA VA SD HA VA SD (raw) Point storage (Continued) What the point is stored as WGS-84 Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed X, Y, Z vector Azimuth, horizontal distance, and vertical distance. This is a vector. A horizontal circle reading, vertical circle reading (a zenith angle), and slope distance. This is a vector. A horizontal circle reading, vertical circle reading (a zenith angle), and slope distance with no corrections applied. This is a vector. A magnetic azimuth, vertical (zenith) angle, and slope distance vector. A meaned horizontal angle from the backsight, meaned vertical angle (a zenith angle), and meaned slope distance. This is a vector. A meaned horizontal angle from the backsight, meaned horizontal distance, and meaned vertical distance. This is a vector.

Mag.Az VA SD MHA MVA MSD

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Read the Stored as field in conjunction with the Method field. Note Points stored as vectors are updated if the calibration or coordinate system of the job changes, or the antenna height of one of the source points is changed. Points stored as WGS-84 coordinates (for example, an offset point calculated using the From a baseline method) are not updated. For GPS points, Quality Control (QC) records are stored at the end of the point record.

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When points are stored they have either one or two classifications: Points that have been measured using GPS have an observation class and a search class. Points that have been keyed in, computed, or measured with a conventional instrument or laser rangefinder have only a search class.

Observation class For real-time surveys, the observation class is L1 Fixed, L1 Float, WA Fixed, WA Float, or L1 Code, and precisions are recorded. For postprocessed surveys, the observation class is autonomous and no precisions are recorded. Table 16.3 lists the observation classes and resulting solutions.
Table 16.3 Observation classes Result An L1 fixed real-time kinematic solution. An L1 float real-time kinematic solution. An L1 code real-time differential solution. A postprocessed solution. A position that has been differentially corrected using WAAS signals. A fixed solution using Wide Area processing. A float solution using Wide Area processing.

Observation class L1 Fixed L1 Float L1 Code Autonomous WAAS WA Fixed WA Float

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Search class A search class is applied to a point when it is measured, keyed in, or computed. The search class is used by the Trimble Survey Controller software when details of a point are required for stakeout or calculations (for example, for Cogo calculations). When you select a point name, the database is searched from the start down. The first search is for a control class point. If no point is found, the next search is for a normal class point, then an as-staked point, then a backsight class point. If still no point is found, the final search is for a check class point. Table 16.4 describes the different search classes.
Table 16.4 Search class Control Search classes Description The highest order of search class. A control class point can only be overwritten by another control class point. Key in or upload control points. Points that are adjusted in a traverse are stored as control points. Normal Most points are usually measured as normal class. A normal class point can only be overwritten by another normal class point later in the database, or by a control class point. As-staked Backsight If a point was staked out and then measured, it has an as-staked classification. If a point was observed as a backsight or a resection target in a conventional survey, it has a backsight classification.

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Check class is the lowest order of search class that will be found by the Trimble Survey Controller software search rules. Check class points can be overwritten by any class of point except deleted points. A check point can only be measured; it cannot be keyed in.

Deleted

When points are deleted in the Trimble Survey Controller software, the original class is given the prefix Deleted. Deleted class points are not displayed in lists, used in calculations, or found by database searches.

Note Measured points have a search class of normal or lower. For more information, see Appendix B, Database Search Rules.

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Introduction
In a real-time survey, you can stake out points, lines, arcs and digital terrain models (DTMs). Postprocessed survey techniques are not used for stakeout. To stake out a road, see Chapter 6, Roading.

Warning Do not stake out points, and then change the coordinate system or perform a calibration. If you do, these points will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system and with points staked out after the change.

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When you stake out a point, set up the base receiver as usual and use the rover receiver to locate and stake out points. Note To stake out Grid coordinates, define a projection and datum transformation. Trimble strongly recommends that you perform a full site calibration before staking out any points. To stake out a point: 1. 2. Change the stakeout settings if necessary. For more information, see page 209. Define the point/line/arc/DTM. To do this, use one of the following methods: 3. Key in data. Transfer a file from a PC. Calculate coordinates using one of the Cogo functions.

Use one of the following methods to select a point: From the map, select the feature to be staked outpoints, lines, or arcs.

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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

From the main menu, choose Survey / Stakeout. Then select the feature to be staked out.

Initialize the survey. Navigate to the point. Stake out the point. Measure the as-staked point (this step is optional). Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all points are staked out. End the survey.

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Fine and Coarse Modes

Choose either the fine or coarse mode when navigating to a point. Use the or softkeys in the Stakeout graphical display to change from one to the other:

the graphical display screen zooms in and Note When you tap magnifies the display by the zoom factor specified in the survey style. Use the coarse mode until close to the point, then switch to fine mode.

H F HF

softkey appears when the Trimble Survey Controller The software is in coarse mode. Tap it to go into fine mode. The display updates at a rate of one position per second, and the precision of the position is higher.

softkey appears when the Trimble Survey Controller The software is in fine mode. Tap it to go into coarse mode. The display updates at a rate of five positions per second, and the precision of the position is lower.

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Using the Graphical Display to Navigate

When staking out a point, line, arc, or road, use either the text on the right of the screen or the graphical display on the left to navigate to the point. This section describes how to use the graphical display. The following screens show typical graphical displays. Each shows the compass arrow, but the text display configuration differs. In the left screen, the Display grid deltas check box in the Stakeout Options screen is not selected. In the right screen, the Display grid deltas check box is selected.

To navigate using the graphical display: 1. Start moving towards the point, holding the data collector in front of you and using the arrow as a guide. As you walk forward, the arrow indicates the direction of the point to be staked out, and the top of the screen. Note The direction arrow only works correctly when you are moving. Always move forward towards the point.

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About 10 feet (3 meters) from the point, the arrow disappears and the point is shown as a bulls-eye symbol. Your current position appears as a cross, as shown in the following screen:

When the screen display changes from an arrow to a bulls-eye and a cross, the orientation of the display is fixed. 3. When you get closer to the point, tap to go into fine mode. The display zooms in and updates at a rate of one position per second. For more information, see Fine and Coarse Modes, page 309. Move towards the point until the cross covers the bulls-eye in the graphical display. Check the precisions and mark the point.

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If you are not sure how to use the graphical display, use the text side of the display to locate the point.

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Points
1. From the map, select the point(s) to be staked out. Tap

If you have selected more than one point from the map for staking out, the Stake out points screen appears. Go to the next step. If you have selected one point from the map, go to step 4. 2. The Stake out points screen lists all points selected for stakeout. To add more points to the list, do one of the following:
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Note If two points have the same name, only the point with the higher classor the first point in a .csv fileis displayed.

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In the Stake field, select one of the following methods for staking out the point: To the point stake out the point with directions from your current position. From fixed point stake out the point with cross-track information and directions from another point. Enter a point name in the From point field. Select from a list, key in, or measure this value. From start position stake out the point with cross-track information and directions from the current position when you start to navigate. From last point staked stake out the point with crosstrack information and directions from the last point that was staked out and measured. The staked point is used, not the design point. To stake out from the current position, access the From . point field and tap

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To select a point for stakeout, highlight the point from the Stake out points screen and tap . The Stake out point screen appears.

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Tap

and select the required points from the map. Tap to return to the Stake out points screen.

to select points in the Trimble Survey Controller Tap software database or in a comma delimited (.csv, or Comma Separated Values) file. Choose the method by which points are to be selected. Use the Select from list option to select from a list of all points in the Trimble Survey Controller database. Use the Select from file option to select points in a comma delimited file.

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Note The cross-track function creates a line between the point to be staked out and one of the following: a fixed point, the start position, or the last point staked. The Trimble Survey Controller software displays this line, and an extra field in the graphical stakeout screen gives the offset to the line. The extra field is Go left or Go right. 5. 6. 7. Enter a value in the Antenna height field and make sure the setting in the Measured to field is set appropriately. Tap

Navigate to the point, as follows: a. Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate to the point. For more information, see Using the Graphical Display to Navigate, page 310. Closer to the point, tap

b. c. d.

In the graphical display, when the cross covers the bullseye, check the precisions and mark the point. Do one of the following:

. The Trimble To record the as-staked point, tap Survey Controller software measures the point. If you do not want to record the as-staked point, tap to return to the list and stake out more points.

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Lines
1. 2. From the map, select the line to be staked out. Tap Stake out line screen appears.

The selected line is displayed in the Line name field. To select another line in the Line name field, use one of the following methods: Tap to display a list of lines selected from the map. Tap the required line to select it. If necessary, reselect the line from the map. Tap to display a list of lines stored in the Trimble Survey Controller software database. Tap the required line to select it. Tap and define the line to be staked out.

3. 4.

Enter a value in the Antenna height field. Choose an method in the Stake field. For more information, see Choosing a Method (Lines), page 316. Enter the required information in the fields that appear. . The stakeout graphical display screen appears, Tap displaying a compass arrow and some text. The values in the following fields are appropriate to the stakeout method used: Azimuth the azimuth to the line or station on the line. Go South/North the horizontal distance, in the north/south direction, to the line or station on the line Go East/West the horizontal distance, in the east/west direction, to the line or station on the line H. Dist the horizontal distance between the present position and the point on the line to be staked out V. Dist (cut/fill) the vertical distance between the present position and the point on the line to be staked out

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Stationing the station/chainage of the present position Station the difference in the stationing between the present position and the station to be staked out. A positive value means that the station is towards the beginning of the line. A negative value means that the station is towards the end of the line. Offset (left/right) the offset of the present position in relation to the line. A positive value is an offset to the right and a negative offset is an offset to the left. Grade to linethe grade of the slope between the present position and the closest point on the line

6.

Navigate to the point, as follows: a. Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate to the point. For more information, see Using the Graphical Display to Navigate, page 310. Closer to the point, tap

b. c. d. e.

In the graphical display, when the cross covers the bulls-eye, check the precisions and mark the point. to record the as-staked point. The Trimble Tap Survey Controller software measures the point. Tap to return to the Stake out line screen, and tap or to select the next station on the line. Stake out the point as described above.

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Choosing a Method (Lines)

The following sections describe each method of staking out lines. To the line To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / To the line. As shown in the following diagram, stake out points on a line, starting at the closest point (1) from your current position (2). If your current position is beyond the end of the line, the Trimble Survey Controller software directs you to the closest point along the extension of the line.

Figure 17.1 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

Figure 17.1

To the line

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Station on the line To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Station on the line. As shown in the following diagram, stake out stations (1) on a line with a defined station increment (2).

Figure 17.2 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Station/offset from line To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Station/Offset from line. As shown in the following diagram, stake out points (1) that are perpendicular to stations (3) on a defined line (2) and offset to the right or left by a set distance (4).

Figure 17.3 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Slope from line To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Slope from line. As shown in the following diagram, stake out a surface (2) at defined grades (3) from the defined line (cross-section = 1). Different slopes can be defined on the left and the right of the line. At any point offset from the line, the value for cut (4) or fill (5) is displayed.

Figure 17.4 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Slope from line

The left side of the line is the side on your left as you look along the line in the direction of increasing stationing. Use the Slope left field and the Slope right field to define the type of grade in one of the following ways: horizontal and vertical distance grade and slope distance grade and horizontal distance

You can also enter a value in the Grade field (this is optional).

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Arcs
Note The Trimble Survey Controller software supports the design and stakeout of circular arcs only. Use the road stakeout function to stake out other arc types.

1. 2.

From the map, select the arc to be staked out. Tap Stake out arc screen appears.

The selected arc is displayed in the Arc name field. To select another arc in the Arc name field, use one of the following methods: Tap to display a list of arcs selected from the map. Tap the required arc to select it. If necessary, reselect the arc from the map. Tap to display a list of arc stored in the Trimble Survey Controller software database. Tap the required arc to select it. Tap and define the arc to be staked out.

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Enter a value in the Antenna height field. Choose an option in the Stake field. For more information, see Choosing a Method (Arcs), page 322. Enter the required information in the fields that appear. . The stakeout graphical display screen appears, Tap displaying a compass arrow and some text. The values in the following fields are appropriate to the stakeout method used: Azimuth Go South/North the horizontal distance, in the north/south direction, to the arc or station on the arc Go East/West the horizontal distance, in the east/west direction, to the arc or station on the arc

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H. Dist the horizontal distance between the present position and the point on the arc to be staked out V. Dist (cut/fill) the vertical distance between the present position and the point on the arc to be staked out Stationingthe station/chainage of the present position Station the difference in stationing between the present position and the station to be staked out. A positive value means that the station is towards the beginning of the arc. A negative value means that the station is towards the end of the arc. Offset (left/right) the offset of the present position in relation to the line. A positive value is an offset to the right and a negative offset is an offset to the left. Grade to arc the grade of the slope between the present position and the closest point on the arc

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Navigate to the point, as follows: a. Use the graphical display, or the text display, to navigate to the point. For more information, see Using the Graphical Display to Navigate, page 310. Closer to the point, tap

b. c. d. e.

In the graphical display, when the cross covers the bulls-eye, check the precisions and mark the point. . The Trimble To record the as-staked point, tap Survey Controller software measures the point. Tap

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Choosing a Method (Arcs)

The following sections describe each method for staking out arcs. To the arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / To the arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out points on a arc, starting at the closest point (1) to your current position (2). If your current position is beyond the end of the arc, the Trimble Survey Controller software directs you to the closest point along the extension of the arc.

Figure 17.5 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Station on the arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Station on the arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out stations (1) on an arc with a defined station increment (2).

Figure 17.6 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

Figure 17.6

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Station/offset from arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Station/Offset from arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out points (1) perpendicular to stations (3) on the defined arc (2) and offset to the right or left by a certain distance (4).

Figure 17.7 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Slope from arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Slope from arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out points at any position on a surface made up of sloping lines (2), at defined grades (3), perpendicular to the defined arc (cross-section = (1)). Different slopes can be defined on the left and the right of the arc. At any point offset from the arc the value for cut (4) or fill (5) is displayed.

Figure 17.8 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Slope from arc

The left side of the arc is on your left as you look along the arc in the direction of increasing stationing. Use the Slope left field and the Slope right field to define the type of grade in one of the following ways: horizontal and vertical distance grade and slope distance grade and horizontal distance

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Intersect point of arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Intersect point of arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out the intersection point (1) of a defined arc (2).

Figure 17.9 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Intersect point of arc

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Center point of arc To use this method: 1. 2. Select Stake / Center point of arc. As shown in the following diagram, stake out the center point (1) of a defined arc (2).

Figure 17.10 shows the screen that appears and a graphical representation of this method.

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Digital Terrain Models

To stake out a digital terrain model (DTM): 1. From the main menu, select Survey. Choose a real-time survey style, then select Stakeout / DTMs. The Stake out DTM screen appears. In the DTM field, select the model to be staked out. If necessary, enter a value in the Vertical offset field. Enter a value in the Antenna height field. . The stakeout graphical display screen appears, Tap displaying the coordinates of the current position and the vertical distance above (cut) or below (fill) the DTM. for the Trimble Survey Controller software to Tap measure the point. Tap to return to the Stake out DTM screen.

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18.1

Introduction
This chapter shows you how to create and configure a conventional survey style. When you use the Trimble Survey Controller software for a conventional survey, choose a conventional survey style that is specific to the type of instrument used, and your measurement preferences.

18.2

Conventional Survey Styles

Use a survey style to change the configuration of the Trimble Survey Controller software quickly and easily for different types of survey. Each survey style contains a set of information specific to your equipment and preferences. The information is stored as a pattern or template that you can call up and re-use when necessary. To survey using the Trimble Survey Controller software and a conventional instrument, select a conventional survey style. A conventional survey style defines the parameters for configuring and communicating with your instruments and for measuring and storing points. The Trimble Survey Controller software provides default conventional, robotic, and servo survey styles for use with Trimble conventional instruments. To use any other type of instrument, modify these survey styles or create a new conventional survey style.

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Creating and Editing a Conventional Survey Style

To create a conventional survey style:

2. 3.

Enter a name in the Style name field.

to accept In the Style type field, select Conventional. Tap the screen. A screen with options relevant to the chosen style type appears. Select each item in turn and specify your equipment and preferences in the screens that appear. For information about each menu item, see the following sections.

4.

To edit a conventional survey style: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Configuration / Survey Styles. The list of survey styles appears. Highlight the name of the survey style to be edited and tap .

Change each option as required. For information about each menu item, see the following sections.

For more information on configuring a conventional survey style and your conventional instrument, see Appendix C, Conventional Instrument Settings. Select Instrument to specify the type of instrument used and its communication parameters. Instrument Type The Trimble Survey Controller software interfaces with different brands of conventional instrument. Access the Manufacturer and Model (optional) fields to display a list of these names and then select the instrument you are using. The default communications parameters for the instrument appear. Change them if necessary. There is also a manual entry mode that lets you key in observations.
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Communication Settings Use the Baud rate field to configure the Trimble Survey Controller baud rate to match that of the conventional instrument. Use the Parity field to configure the Trimble Survey Controller parity to match that of the conventional instrument. When you change the instrument type, the baud rate and parity settings automatically change to the default settings for the selected instrument. HA VA status rate Use the HA VA status rate field to set how often the Trimble Survey Controller software updates the horizontal and vertical angle display in the status line with information from the conventional instrument. Note Some instruments beep when communicating with the Trimble Survey Controller software. You can turn off the beep in the instrument or set the HA VA status rate to Never. EDM Precision The EDM precision field appears if the instrument type specified has more than one measuring mode that can be set by the Trimble Survey Controller software. Use it to specify how the EDM measures distances. The options vary according to the option that you selected in the Type field. Select the Instr. default option to always use the setting on the instrument. Set backsight The Set backsight field appears if you can set the horizontal circle reading on the instrument when the backsight is observed. The options are No, Zero, and Azimuth. If you select the Azimuth option, when you observe the backsight the horizontal circle reading is set to the computed azimuth between the instrument point and the backsight point.

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Stakeout auto turn When the instrument type is a servo or robotic instrument, the Stakeout auto turn check box and the Servo options field appears. Select the check box if you want the Trimble Survey Controller software to operate the servos automatically during stakeout when you are measuring a known (coordinated) point. Use the Servo options field specify which servos are usedchoose from HA only, or HA & VA. Instrument precisions Use the Instrument precision fields to record the precisions of the instrument. Do one of the following: Leave them as null. Enter the manufacturers values. Enter your own values based on your observing techniques.

If you enter values, they are used by the Trimble Geomatics Office software to compute the standard error statistics for an observation. If you leave the fields as null, the Trimble Geomatics Office default values are used to compute the standard error statistics.

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Target
Select Target to enter information about the target in use. Use the Prism constant field to specify the distance offset for each prism. When the prism constant is to be subtracted from measured distances, enter a negative value. For some instruments, the Trimble Survey Controller software checks to see if a prism constant has been applied by the instrument and the Trimble Survey Controller software. When you select Station setup, messages are displayed in the status line showing what has or has not been checked.

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If the Trimble Survey Controller software cannot check the setting on the conventional instrument, do one of the following: If there is a prism constant set on the instrument, make sure that the prism constant in the Trimble Survey Controller software is set to 0.000. If there is a prism constant set in the Trimble Survey Controller software, make sure that the prism constant in the instrument is set to 0.000.

Use the Height field to specify a target height. This is the distance from the point you are measuring to the center of the target.

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Laser Rangefinder
Select Laser Rangefinder to set the parameters for using a laser rangefinder with a conventional instrument. For more information about configuring a laser, see Chapter 23, Laser Observations.

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Select Topo point to set the parameters for observing topographic points. Use the Measure display field to define how the observations are displayed on the TSCe data collector. See Table 18.1.

Table 18.1 Option HA VA SD (raw) HA VA SD HA HD VD

Measure display options Corrections applied None Prism constant Prism constant Pressure and temperature Instrument height and Target height Curvature and refraction Prism constant Pressure and temperature Orientation Curvature and refraction Prism constant Pressure and temperature Orientation Instrument height and Target height Curvature and refraction Prism constant Pressure and temperature Orientation Instrument height and Target height Curvature and refraction Polar to rectangular Description Observation as seen on the conventional instrument display Raw observation corrected for prism constant HA and HD from Station ground point to Target ground point and the height difference (VD) between these points Raw observation corrected for prism constant, orientation, and atmospheric effects. Same as HA HD VD but with backsight orientation applied to the HA

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Conventional Instrument Survey Styles Measure display options (Continued) Corrections applied Prism constant Pressure and temperature Orientation Instrument height and Target height Curvature and refraction Polar to rectangular conversion Full coordinate transformation Description Reduced grid coordinates

Table 18.1 Option Grid

Use the Auto point step size field to set the increment size for automatic point numbering. The default is 1, but you can use larger step sizes and negative steps. Select the View before storage check box to view observations before they are stored.

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Rounds
Select Round to specify the settings for measuring multiple sets (rounds) of observations. Use the Number of rounds field to specify the number of rounds of observations that the Trimble Survey Controller software prompts for. Use the Observation order field to specify the order in which the Trimble Survey Controller software prompts for observations in the rounds survey. Select Measure distance on face 2 to measure the distances on face 2 observations.

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Select Corrections to set the corrections associated with conventional observations.

Warning Check the conventional instrument to make sure that corrections are not being applied by both the instrument and the Trimble Survey Controller software.

Use the PPM field to specify a parts per million correction. This correction applies a scale factor to the electronic distance measurement based on environmental conditions. Manually key in the PPM correction, or enter the pressure and temperature of the surrounding environment and let the Trimble Survey Controller software compute it. Use the Curvature and refraction field to specify the index of refraction value. This is used to compute the curvature and refraction correction that is applied to vertical angle observations. See Table 18.2.
Table 18.2 Option 0.142 0.2 None Curvature and refraction options Description for use during the day for use at night no correction applied

For some instruments, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically checks to see if various corrections (PPM, prism constant, and curvature and refraction) are being applied correctly. If it finds that the corrections are being applied twice, a warning message appears. Note If you intend to perform a network adjustment in the Trimble Geomatics Office software using data from a conventional survey, make sure that you enter a pressure, temperature and, curvature and refraction correction.
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Stakeout
To configure the as-staked point details: 1. Select the View before storage check box. This lets you view the difference between a design point and the measured as-staked point before storing the point. Enter a value in the Horizontal tolerance field. The Trimble Survey Controller software displays the deltas if this tolerance is exceeded. The default is 0.000 (deltas always displayed). Specify the name of the as-staked point to be the next auto point name or a point name that is equivalent to its design name. Specify the code of the as-staked point to be the design point name or the design point code. To display the as-staked deltas as grid (Northing, Easting, Elevation) values, select the Display grid deltas check box.

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The stakeout graphical display screen displays directions using the conventional instrument as a reference point. To configure the display: 1. Choose a setting in the Deltas field. The options are: Angle and distance navigate to a point using angle and distance Distances navigate to a point using distances only

For a comparison of these options, see the stakeout screens shown on page 382. 2. Use the Distance tolerance field to specify the allowable error in distance. If the target is within this distance from the point, the graphical stakeout display indicates that the distance(s) is correct. Use the Angle tolerance field to specify the allowable error in angle. If the conventional instrument is turned away from the point by less than this angle, the graphical stakeout display indicates that the angle is correct.

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If you define a DTM and select the Display cut/fill to DTM check box, the graphical display screen displays cut or fill relative to that DTM. Use the DTM field to specify the name of the DTM to be used.

18.3.7

Duplicate point actions

In a conventional survey, you can set the tolerances for a duplicate point warning. If you are measuring a point using the Angles and distance, H. Angle offset or Single dist. offset method, you can specify the maximum horizontal and vertical distance that the new point can be from the existing point. Do one of the following: If you are measuring a point using the Angles only or H. angle only method, you can specify the maximum horizontal and vertical angle that the new observation can be from the existing observation. If you are measuring a coordinated point, the Trimble Survey Controller software will compare the observed angle with the computed angle between the instrument point and the observed point. If you are measuring a point that is not coordinated, the Trimble Survey Controller software will compare face 1 observations with the first face 1 observation.

When you try to store a new point, and the duplicate point is outside the tolerance you set, a duplicate point warning appears. For more information, see Duplicate Point Actions, page 212. Note In a conventional survey, when you enter a point name that already exists, the message Point already exists does not appear. This is because you may want to regularly measure points on both faces.

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When you use a conventional instrument to measure points on two faces, the Trimble Survey Controller software behaves according to the settings in the Duplicate point actions screen. For example: If you make a face 1 observation to a point and then store a face 2 observation to the same point (with the same point name), the Trimble Survey Controller software performs a duplicate observation tolerance check between the two observations, based on the F1/F2 observation tolerance settings: If the face 1 and face 2 observations are within tolerance, they are averaged. A matched pair record is stored immediately after the face 2 observation. Furthermore, a mean turned angle record is stored after the matched pair. For more information about matched pairs and mean turned angles see, Measuring a Point in Two Faces, page 364. If the face 1 and face 2 observations are out of tolerance, the Observation: Out of tolerance screen appears. The options are: Discard discard the observation without storing. Rename rename to a different point name. Store as check store with a classification of Check. Store another store the observation and the matched pair. Store and reorient (This option only appears if you are observing a backsight point.) Store another observation that will provide a new orientation for subsequent points measured in the current station setup. Previous observations are not changed. Use this if you are doing multiple rounds of observations.

Note If the target height changed between the face 1 and face 2 observations, the Trimble Survey Controller software reduces the face 1 and face 2 observations to HA HD VD, and produces a matched pair that is the mean HA HD VD.

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When you make the next observation to the same point, the Trimble Survey Controller software performs a duplicate point tolerance check using the best point in the database and the point just measured: If it is within tolerance, the new observation is stored. If it is out of tolerance, the Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen appears. For more information, see, Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen, page 212.

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Traverse options
Use these options to specify how a traverse calculation is adjusted. See Table 18.3.

Table 18.3 Field Adjustment method

Traverse adjustment options Option Compass Transit What it does Adjusts the traverse by distributing the errors in proportion to the distance between traverse points Adjusts the traverse by distributing the errors in proportion to the northing and easting ordinates of the traverse points

Error distribution Angular Proportional to distance Equal proportions None Elevation Proportional to distance Equal proportions None Distributes the angular error among the angles in the traverse based on the sum of the inverses of the distances between traverse points Distributes the angular error evenly among the angles in the traverse Does not distribute the angular error Distributes the elevation error in proportion to the distance between traverse points Distributes the elevation error evenly among the traverse points Does not distribute the elevation error

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Note The Compass option is the same as the Bowditch method of adjustment. For information about calculating and adjusting a traverse, see Traverses, page 177.

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This chapter describes how to start a survey with a conventional instrument. It shows you how to: set up the equipment perform a station setup

19.2

Connecting to a Conventional Instrument

This section shows you how to assemble the equipment to do a survey with a conventional instrument. To assemble the equipment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the TSCe data collector. From the main menu, select Survey. Select the appropriate survey style. Connect the TSCe data collector to the instrument. Turn on the conventional instrument. Perform a Station Setup. For more information, see, page 345.

Before starting a survey, find the settings for each model of instrument and make sure that they are compatible with the Trimble Survey Controller software. For more information, see Appendix C, Conventional Instrument Settings. Alternatively, contact your local Trimble dealer. If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely, make sure the TSCe data collector is connected to the remote end (target) and that the instrument is configured for remote operation.

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19.3

Station Setup
Before you start work in the field, make sure that the conventional instrument is correctly configured in the survey style that you intend to use, and that the correct job is open. If you intend to combine GPS observations and conventional measurements in the same job, make sure that you define an appropriate coordinate system for the job. For more information, see Choosing a Coordinate System for a Conventional Survey, page 39. Then set up the instrument on a tripod over a point and connect it to the TSCe data collector, as described in Connecting to a Conventional Instrument, page 344. Before measuring points, rounds of observations, or staking out, perform a station setup on the TSCe data collector. To perform a station setup:

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Select Station setup.

For some instruments, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically checks to see if various corrections (PPM, prism constant, and curvature and refraction) are being applied correctly. When you select Station setup, messages showing what has or has not been checked are displayed in the status line. If the Trimble Survey Controller software finds that the corrections are being applied twice, a warning message appears. 3. Follow the instructions in one of the following sections, depending on the information available. This could be: known coordinates for both the instrument point and the backsight point known coordinates for the instrument point, unknown coordinates for the backsight point

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unknown instrument point coordinates, several known points surrounding the instrument point (resection) unknown instrument point coordinates (to be provided later), no known points to use as a backsight

Note If you are using a coordinate system and zone from the Trimble Survey Controller software library, make sure that you use valid coordinates for that zone.

19.3.1

Known Coordinates for Both the Instrument Point and the Backsight Point
If the instrument point and the backsight point are already stored in the Trimble Survey Controller database: 1. 2. In the Instrument point name field, enter the station point name. Enter a value in the Instrument height field. Note For a 2D or planimetric survey, leave the Instrument height field set to null (?). No elevations are calculated. A project height must be defined before the Trimble Survey Controller can coordinate 2D observations. 3. Enter a value in the Backsight point name field. The Trimble Survey Controller software calculates the azimuth and inserts it in the Azimuth field, changing the field name to Azimuth (Computed). 4. 5. In the Backsight height field, enter the height of the backsight target. Choose an option in the Method field. The options are: 6. Angles and distance measure horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance Angles only measure horizontal and vertical angles

Sight the center of the backsight target and tap

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The horizontal and vertical distance deltas are the differences between the calculated position and the observed position of the backsight, as shown in the following screen:

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Known Coordinates for the Instrument Point, Unknown Coordinates for the Backsight Point
If the instrument point is already stored in the Trimble Survey Controller database and the backsight coordinates are unknown: 1. 2. In the Instrument point name field, enter the station point name. Enter a value in the Instrument height field. Note For a 2D or planimetric survey, leave the Instrument height field set to null (?). No elevations are calculated. 3. Enter a value in the Backsight point name field. Because the backsight point is not in the database, the Trimble Survey Controller software asks if you want to key in the point. . Tap In the Backsight height field, enter the height of the backsight target. In the Azimuth field, enter the azimuth (bearing) from the instrument point to the backsight point.

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The Trimble Survey Controller software uses this azimuth to calculate a coordinate for the backsight point. The Azimuth field name changes to Azimuth (Keyed in). Note If you do not know the azimuth at this stage, you can edit the azimuth record later in Review, or you can measure the backsight point using GPS. The coordinates of any points measured from that station will then be computed. 6. Choose an option in the Method field. The options are: Angles and distance measure horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance Angles only measure horizontal and vertical angles. With this method, no coordinates are calculated for the backsight point. (No coordinates can be obtained if there is no distance.)

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Unknown Instrument Point Coordinates, Several Known Points Surrounding the Instrument Point (Resection)
Use a resection calculation to compute coordinates for the instrument point by making observations to known points during the station setup process. Note In a resection, only use points that can be viewed as grid coordinates. (The resection calculation is a grid calculation.) A resection needs a minimum of the following: Three sets of angles Two observations with horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances

The Trimble Survey Controller software uses a least-squares algorithm to compute the resection. This uses all of the data collected and gives a statistically better result. When doing a resection, make sure that the geometry of the observations will produce a stable result. In a two-point resection, the result can be unreliable if the angle between the instrument point and the two resection points is close to 180. In a three-point resection, the result can be unreliable if the three points and the instrument point lie on a circle. For all resections, results are unreliable if the points you are observing are close together. Table 19.1 shows the different types of resection provided by the Trimble Survey Controller software.
Table 19.1 Values computed by resection Values computed by resection Northing, Easting, Elevation Elevation Northing, Easting Northing, Easting, Elevation

Known coordinate values for instrument point Northing, Easting, Elevation Northing, Easting Elevation None

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To do a resection: 1. In the Instrument point name field, enter the station point name. The Trimble Survey Controller software warns that the point is , , and softkeys not in the database, and the appear. Tap . The following screen appears:

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In the Instrument height field, do one of the following: For a 2D resection, leave the field value as null (?). For a 3D resection, enter a value. If you entered a value in this field in the Station Setup screen, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically transfers that value to this screen. Note Once the resection is started you cannot enter a different instrument height.

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The Calculate field indicates what values will be calculated by resection. Tap . The following screen appears:

For more information, see Table 19.1, page 349. 3. 4. 5. In the Point name field, enter the name of the point you are observing to. In the Code field, enter a feature code (optional). Choose an option in the Method field. The options are: 6. 7. Angles only measure the horizontal and vertical angles. Angles and distance measure the horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance.

In the Target height field, enter the height of the target you are observing. Sight the center of the target and tap

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The measurement information is displayed on the following screen:

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to accept the If the information is correct, tap observation. To discard the measurement, tap then

Repeat steps 5 through 8 for all points that you are using in the resection calculation. When there is enough data for the Trimble Survey Controller software to calculate a resected position, the softkey appears. Tap to calculate the resection. The following screen appears:

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Resection results screen Use the Resection results screen to: store the results of the resection add more observations view specific point/observation details

The Resection results screen shows the coordinates of the instrument point as calculated by the resection. It also shows the standard errors for the coordinates.

To store the results of the resection immediately, tap

To return to the Resection observation screen and observe more . points, tap To view details of the resection, tap appears:

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To return to the Resection results screen and store the resected point, tap then .

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Resection details screen Use the Resection details screen to: view individual point residuals delete observations from the resection change which observations are used to compute a solution

To return to the Resection observation screen and add more points, tap .

Warning You cannot include an observation in a resection once the observation is deleted. To see what a solution would be like if you deleted a particular observation, access the Resection point screen, as shown below. In the Use field, select Off.

To return to the Resection results screen, tap

To change which components (horizontal/vertical) of an observation . are used in the resection calculation, highlight the point and tap The following screen appears:

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Resection point screen The Resection point screen shows the residuals of the observed point. The Use field shows which components of the observation are used in the resection calculation. See Table 19.2.
Table 19.2 Option H V H,V Off Use field options Description Use only the horizontal values for that point in the calculation Use only the vertical values for that point in the calculation Use both the horizontal and vertical values for that point in the calculation Do not use the point in the calculation

Note If you change the Use field, the resection recomputes when you accept the screen. To store the results of a resection, return to the Resection results screen.

19.3.4

Unknown Instrument Point Coordinates (to be Provided Later), No Known Points to Use as a Backsight
If the coordinates of the instrument point (the station) are not known and will be provided later: 1. Enter a value in the Instrument point name field. The Trimble Survey Controller software warns that the point is not in the . Any coordinates measured from this point database. Tap will have null (?) values. Enter a value in the Instrument height field. Note For a 2D or planimetric survey, leave the Instrument height field set to null (?). No elevations are calculated.

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Enter a value in the Backsight point name field. The backsight point is not in the database, so the Trimble Survey Controller software asks if you want to key in the point. Tap . In the Backsight height field, enter the height of the backsight target. The value in the Azimuth field is null (?).

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Choose an option in the Method field. The options are: Angles and distance measure horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance Angles only measure horizontal and vertical angles H. Angle only measure horizontal angle only Sight the center of the backsight target and tap . The measurement information is displayed on the following screen:

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to accept the station setup. Station setup is complete.

The instrument point and backsight point can be entered later. Key them in or measure them using GPS. The coordinates of any points measured from that station will then be computed. Note When you enter the instrument point later, make sure you delete the original instrument point. The coordinates of any points measured from that station will then be computed. Alternatively, provide the coordinates later in the Trimble Geomatics Office or Trimble Survey Office software, after transferring the job.

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You can use the last completed station setup if your instrument is still correctly setup and oriented, you are satisfied that the last station setup is still valid, and you want to continue observing points from this station. To use the last station setup, tap

19.4

Ending a Conventional Survey

If a survey is running, end it before editing the current survey style or changing survey styles. You must also end the survey before accessing job functions such as copying. For more information, see Chapter 3, Job Operations. To end a survey, select End survey from the Survey menu. If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely, the instrument can be powered down from the remote end (target) once you select End survey.

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20.1

Introduction
This chapter describes how to measure topo and check points with a conventional instrument. These are the only points you can measure in a conventional survey. The chapter also describes how to measure multiple sets (rounds) of observations.

20.2

Measuring Points
This section shows you how to measure points using a conventional instrument and the Trimble Survey Controller software.

20.2.1

Measure Points Screen

When station setup is complete, select Measure points from the Survey menu. The following screen appears:

To change the settings for the current survey, tap . It is not possible to change the current survey style or the system settings. If you are using a servo or robotic instrument to measure a known or select the Stakeout auto turn check (coordinated) point, tap box in the survey style to automatically turn the instrument to the point.

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To measure a topographic point using the Trimble Survey Controller software and a conventional instrument: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter a value in the Point name field. If necessary, enter a feature code in the Code field. In the Method field, select a measurement method. See Choosing a Method (Topo Points), below. Enter a value in the Target height field. Tap

If you selected the View before storage check box in the survey style, the measurement information appears on the screen. If necessary, edit the target height and code. Then do one of the following: Tap

to store the point.

. The Turn the instrument to the next point and tap last point is stored and a measurement is made to the next point.

If you did not select the View before storage check box, the point is stored automatically and the point name increments (based on the Auto point step size setting). The Trimble Survey Controller software stores the raw observations (HA, VA, and SD).

20.2.3

Choosing a Method (Topo Points)

Choose one of the following methods for measuring topo points: Angles and distance measure the horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance. Angles only measure only the horizontal and vertical angles. H. Angle only measure only the horizontal angle.

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H. Angle offset first measure the vertical angle and slope distance then the horizontal angle to an inaccessible point. Single dist. offset measure horizontal and vertical angles and slope distance to a target, then computes a new position from the target to a specified direction and distance.

If you measure a point by an Angles only, H. Angle only or H. Angle offset method using a robotic instrument operated from the remote end (target), make sure the instrument is tracking the target. If tracking is not maintained, the current orientation of the instrument will be used for the measured angles. Horizontal Angle Offset Use the H. Angle offset method when the point to be measured is inaccessible, for example, the center of a tree. To measure a point using this method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the Point name field, enter the name of the point. In the Code field, enter a feature code (optional). In the Method field, select H. Angle Offset. In the Target height field, enter the height of the target. Place the target beside the object to be measured, sight the . target, and tap The Horizontal angle field contains a null (?) value. 6. . The Turn the target to the center of the object and tap Trimble Survey Controller software inserts the measured value in the Horizontal angle field and: if you selected the View before storage check box in the survey style, the measurement values are displayed. Tap to store the point.

if you did not select the View before storage check box, the point is stored automatically.

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Single distance offset Use the Single dist. offset method when a point is inaccessible but a horizontal distance from the target point to the object can be measured. To measure a point using this method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the Point name field, enter the name of the point. In the Code field, enter a feature code (optional). In the Method field, select Single dist. offset. In the Target height field, enter the height of the target. In the Distance field, enter the horizontal distance from the target (prism) point to the object to be measured. In the Direction field, enter the direction from the target (prism) point to the object to be measured. Figure 20.1 shows how the directions are defined.

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Out Target Resultant point Instrument Right

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Direction options

If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely from the target, the left/right directions are reversed. However, the measurement is stored relative to the instrument position.

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If you selected the View before storage check box in the survey style, the observation adjusted for the offset to store the point. distance appears. Tap If you did not select the View before storage check box, the point is stored automatically.

The Trimble Survey Controller software stores the adjusted horizontal angle, vertical angle, and slope distance in the point record, as well as an offset record with the offset measurement details.

20.2.4

Measuring a Point in Two Faces

The Trimble Survey Controller software lets you make face 1 and face 2 (direct and reverse) measurements at any time and in any order. It averages a pair of observations in a matched pair record. It then averages multiple matched pair records (rounds of observations) in a mean turned angle record. For more information on checking face 1 and face 2 tolerances, see Duplicate point actions, page 339. Note You can measure points using either face in any order (for example, BS FS FS BS or BS FS BS FS). However, if you observe the backsight only on face 1, only face 1 observations to points are coordinated. Points observed on face 2 are coordinated when the backsight is observed on face 2. To measure a point using both faces: 1. 2. 3. Complete a station setup. Measure a point. For more information, see Measuring a Topo Point, page 361. Measure the same point again on the opposite face of the instrument. In the Point name field, use the same name as in step 2.

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The Trimble Survey Controller software writes a matched pair record immediately after the observation on the opposite face is stored. This matched pair record contains the mean horizontal angle, the mean vertical angle, and the mean slope distance from the two previous observations. Immediately after a matched pair record, the Trimble Survey Controller software writes a mean turned angle record. This record contains the mean horizontal angle, the mean vertical angle, and the mean slope distance from all previous matched pairs observed from the current station setup. The mean slope distance displayed in the mean turned angle record in the Trimble Survey Controller software has been reduced for PPM, curvature and refraction, and prism constant. The raw mean slope distance is exported to the DC file and reduced in the Trimble Geomatics Office software. If you make another pair of face 1 and face 2 observations during the same station setup, another matched pair record is written to the database and a new updated mean turned angle record is written. The previous mean turned angle record disappears. Note If you change the target height between the two observations, the Trimble Survey Controller software reduces the face 1 and face 2 observations to HA HD VD, and produces a matched pair that is the mean HA HD VD. The same happens to the mean turned angle record when you change the target height between matched pair records. If you observe a point using the Angles and distances method and then make a second (face 2) observation to it using the Angles only method, you must still observe to the center of the target. The Trimble Survey Controller software averages the vertical angle measurements in the matched pair record. Alternatively, use the H. Angle only method.

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Backsight When you observe points on both faces, remember to observe the backsight on both faces. Once the backsight has been observed on face 1 and face 2, a matched pair record is written for the backsight. The orientation correction for any foresight points with a matched pair record is then based on the backsight matched pair record. If you are using a servo or robotic instrument, use the softkey in the Instrument / Instrument controls menu to change face.

20.2.5

Measuring a Check Point

To measure a check point or to check the backsight, tap Measure points screen. The following screen appears:

To measure a check point: 1. 2. 3. In the Point name field, enter the name of the point to check. In the Method field, select a measurement method and enter the required information in the fields that appear. In the Target height field, enter the height of the target. Tap .

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If you did not select the View before storage check box, the point is stored with a classification of check. If you selected the View before storage check box, the check shot deltas appear on the following screen:

When you observe the point: If the station setup is the same as when you originally measured the point, the deltas are the difference in observation values between the original observation and the check observation. The deltas displayed are: horizontal angle, vertical distance, horizontal distance, and slope distance. If the station setup is different from when you originally measured the point, the deltas are in terms of the best coordinates from the original point to the check point. The deltas displayed are as follows: azimuth, vertical distance, horizontal distance, and slope distance. 4. to store the check point. Tap Tap measurement.

to display the Check backsight screen. This is similar to the Tap Check point screen, but the Point name field shows the backsight of the current station setup. You cannot edit this field. To observe a check shot to the backsight, use the same procedure as described above. To return to the Check point screen, tap

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20.3

Measuring Rounds of Observations

This section shows you how to measure multiple sets (rounds) of observations with a conventional instrument and the Trimble Survey Controller software. A round consists of a set of both face 1 and face 2 observations. With rounds, you measure the first face observations. The Trimble Survey Controller software builds the rounds list then guides you through a specified number of rounds of observations by: directing you to change face when required, or doing so automatically with servo-driven instruments. defaulting to the correct point details for each observed station displaying the results and letting you delete bad data

20.3.1

Building the Rounds List

The rounds list contains the points used in the rounds observations. The Trimble Survey Controller software automatically builds this list during the first round of observations made on the first face (typically face 1). The backsight point observed during station setup is added to the list first. The last point is added when the first round of observations is completed on the first face. When a point is added to the rounds list, the Trimble Survey Controller software takes note of the following details: point name feature code target height prism constant observation method

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The rounds list cannot be edited, so observe all points that are to be included in the rounds observations during the first round on the first face. To add a point to the rounds list: 1. Complete a station setup. For more information, see Station Setup, page 345. The backsight point will be added to the rounds list first. From the Survey menu, select Measure rounds. The following screen appears:

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The top of the Measure rounds screen shows which face the instrument is on, and the number of the current round (shown in brackets). For example, this screen shows that the instrument is on face 1 of the first round. 3. . The To change the settings for the current survey, tap following screens show two of the available options:

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Use the Options screen to specify the prism constant of the target for each observation in the rounds list. Enter a negative value if the prism constant is to be subtracted from measured distances. 4. To add a point to the rounds list, follow the same procedure for measuring a topo point. For more information, see Measuring a Topo Point, page 361. If you selected the View before storage check box in the survey style, the measurement information is displayed, as shown in the following screen:

If you did not select the View before storage check box, the point is stored automatically, and the point name increments according to the value in Auto point step size. 5. . The Trimble When the rounds list is complete, tap Survey Controller software prompts you for the next point to be measured in the rounds of observations.

in the Measure rounds screen, the current Note If you tap rounds list is lost. A new station setup is required to start another round.

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When the rounds list has been built, the Measure rounds screen displays the default target details for the next point to be observed. If the TSCe data collector is connected to a servo or robotic instrument, and you selected the Stakeout auto turn check box in the survey style, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically turns the instrument to the calculated horizontal and vertical angle. Note When using servo or robotic instruments, check that the instrument has sighted the target accurately, and manually adjust it if necessary. Some instruments can perform accurate sighting automatically. For information on the instrument specifications, refer to the instrument manufacturers documentation. Making a measurement Once the rounds list has been built, the Trimble Survey Controller software automatically displays the last used target information for the next point to be measured. . When the observation is stored, the To measure a point, tap Trimble Survey Controller software enters the point name and the target information as default values for the next point in the rounds. Repeat this procedure until all observations are completed on the face. Note If you observe a point on the wrong face, the Trimble Survey Controller software will display a warning when you try to store the point. When all observations are complete, the Trimble Survey Controller software displays the results for the round. For more information, see Viewing the Results, page 374. If you cannot complete the observations, tap warning message appears.

Please confirm: Not all points have been observed. End observations on this face?

Tap to confirm that you want to end observations on this face and begin observing the next set of rounds.
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If you selected the Measure distance on face 2 check box, the measurement method for observations on face 2 will always use Angles only by default. If the TSCe data collector is connected to a servo or robotic softkey is available. After a point is stored, tap instrument, the to automatically turn the instrument to the next target. If you selected the Stakeout auto turn check box in the survey style, the instrument will automatically turn.

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Duplicate Point Actions (Rounds)

The Trimble Survey Controller software treats points in rounds observations according to the survey style settings in the Duplicate point actions screen. For more information, see Duplicate point actions, page 339. If you use the default settings in the Duplicate points action screen, the Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen appears every time a point of the same name is observed. If you change the settings, the Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen appears only when the tolerance values have been exceeded. For larger scale surveys, you may need to increase the Duplicate point tolerance settings for the survey style. Set the tolerances at an appropriate value to check for gross errors, and examine the observation residuals for better quality control. For more information on viewing the observation residuals, see Viewing the Results, page 374. When a new point is further from the point observed in the previous round than the tolerance specified in the survey style, the Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen appears. Select one of the following options in the Action field: Discard discard the point without storing it. Store another store the point.

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Duplicate Backsight Point When the orientation is changed between consecutive rounds, that is the backsight point is re-observed in the new round, the Duplicate backsight point screen appears. The options are: Discard discard the observation without storing Store and reorient store another observation that provides a new orientation for subsequent points measured in the current round. Previous observations are not changed.

F1/F2 Observation Tolerance If the face 1 and face 2 observations are out of tolerance, the Observation: Out of tolerance screen appears. The options are: Discard discard the observation without storing Store another store the observation, the matched pair and the mean turned angle

Note To change the F1/F2 Observation tolerance setting during the from the Measure rounds screen. survey, tap

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Skipping Observations
During rounds observations, if the current point cannot be measured, tap to skip an observation. The Trimble Survey Controller software will then default to the next point in the rounds list. You cannot skip observations: when building the rounds list

if the observations are made to the first point (backsight) in the rounds list

When the Trimble Survey Controller software reaches the end of a rounds list in which points have been skipped, the following message appears:
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Tap to observe the points that were skipped during that round. The observations can be skipped again if required. Tap to end the round. Points that are skipped on the first face are automatically skipped on the second face. Similarly, if a point is skipped on the second face, the first face observation will be ignored. If a point is skipped in one round, all subsequent rounds continue to prompt for observations to that point.

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Viewing the Results

At the end of each round, the following screen appears:

Use the Rounds summary screen to: continue (observe more rounds) view specific point/observation details end the current rounds session

The Rounds summary screen shows details of the rounds that have been completed. The maximum residuals are displayed for quick reference. Note In 2D surveys where the instrument or target heights are null, the observed vertical angle and slope distance residuals and standard deviation are displayed as N/A.

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Do one of the following:

To end the current rounds session, tap

To view details of the observations, tap appears:

To return to the Rounds summary screen, tap Station details screen Use the Station details screen to:

view the observation details from the current station in the round view individual point residuals and remove bad observations from a round

The Station details screen shows the mean (turned) horizontal angle and standard deviation for all points observed from the station. To change the observation display view, do one of the following: Tap Tap

to display the mean vertical angle. to display the mean slope distance.

To return to the mean horizontal angle view, tap

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To view individual point residuals for each round and remove bad observations, highlight the point and tap . The following screen appears:

Point details screen The Point details screen shows the residuals of the observed point for each round. The Use column shows the observations in use (displayed as Yes), and those that have been removed (displayed as No). If observations have been skipped in a round, N/A is displayed. Use the views.

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softkeys to change the residual display

If the residuals for an observation are high, it may be better to disable the observation from the round. To disable an observation component . (HA, VA or SD), highlight it and tap If you select No in the Use field, the pairs of observations (face 1 and face 2) made to the point in the round are deleted. The mean observations, residuals, and standard deviations are recalculated. softkey is not available for backsight points. Observations to The the backsight are used to orientate observations and cannot be deleted. To accept the changes and return to the Station details screen, tap .

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Introduction
This chapter shows how to stake out points, lines, arcs, and digital terrain models (DTM) using a conventional instrument. For information about staking out a road, see Chapter 6, Roading.

Warning Do not stake out points and then change the coordinate system or perform a calibration. If you do, these points will be inconsistent with the new coordinate system and with points staked out after the change.

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To stake out a point, set up the conventional instrument and complete a station setup: 1. 2. If necessary, change the stakeout configuration. For more information, see the next section. Define the point/line/arc/DTM. To do this, use one of the following methods: 3. key in data transfer a file from a PC calculate coordinates using one of the Cogo functions

Use one of the following methods to select a point: From the map, select the feature to be staked outpoints, lines or arcs. From the main menu, choose Survey / Stakeout. Then select the feature to be staked out.

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If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely and the lock is maintained, the instrument will automatically track the prism as it moves. The stakeout graphical display will update accordingly. The graphics indicate when the instrument is on line. 5. . Adjust the Move the target so that it is on line and tap target distance from the instrument as indicated by the graphics, and measure again. When the graphical display indicates that the target is on the . point, tap Store the as-staked point. (This step is optional.) Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all points are staked out. End the survey.

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You can change the default values for as-staked points, and also change how certain values are displayed during stakeout. To specify which distances are used and displayed by the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Job / Cogo settings. Configure the Distances field. For example, to apply sea level (ellipsoid level) correction, select Ellipsoid.

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Turn the conventional instrument to the angle indicated on the screen. If you are using a servo or robotic instrument, tap to turn the instrument to the angle indicated on the screen. Alternatively, select the Stakeout auto turn check box in the survey style.

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To change the format: 1. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration / Job / Units. Configure the Stationing field. Stationing values can be displayed in the following formats: 1000.0, 10+00.00, or 1+000.0.

To change the stakeout configuration for a survey style: 1. 2. 3. From the main menu, select Configuration / Survey Style. Highlight your conventional survey style and tap

Select Stakeout. For more information about the fields that can be edited, see page 338.

To change the stakeout configuration for the current survey only: 1. From the Stakeout screen, tap appears:

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Configure each field as required. For more information, see Stakeout, page 338.

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When staking out a point, line, arc, or road, you can use the text on the right of the screen or the graphical display on the left to navigate to the point. This section describes how to use the graphical display. In general, a solid/filled arrow means action. Use these arrows to locate the point within a certain tolerance. You can configure the tolerances for both angles and distances in the Options screen. The stakeout graphical display operates in one of two modes: Distances, or Angle and distance. To choose a mode, select Display/Deltas in the Options screen. The next section shows examples of each mode. To use the graphical display during stakeout: 1. When you select a point to stake out, the following screen appears:

A large arrow indicates the direction in which the instrument must be turned. The screen also indicates the angle that the instrument must display. to turn If you are using a servo or robotic instrument, tap the instrument to the angle indicated on the screen. Alternatively, select the Stakeout auto turn check box in the survey style.

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If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely from the target, the graphical display is reversed and the arrows are shown from the target (prism) to the instrument. 2. When the instrument is within the angular tolerance, the graphical display shows two hollow/outline arrows. (Use the Options screen to specify the angular tolerance.) Tap . When the distance measurement is made, a screen appears, similar to one of those shown below appears:

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The left and right arrows are curved or straight depending on the mode selected in the Options screen: In the left screen, the Display/Deltas field is set to Angle and distance. The arrows are curved. In the right screen, the Display/Deltas field is set to Distances. The arrows are straight.

The hollow left and right arrows show that the instrument is on line. The solid arrow indicates that the target must move away from the instrument.

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When the target has moved, tap again. If the instrument is turned off line, the two hollow arrows disappear and a solid arrow appears. The following screens show two different ways to view this:

In the left screen above, the Display/Deltas field is set to Angle and distance. The instrument must be turned to the left by the amount shown. When the instrument is on-line again, the two hollow arrows reappear. Direct the target on line. The up/down arrow indicates that the target must move towards the conventional instrument.

In the right screen, the Display/Deltas field is set to Distances. The target must move to the left. The instrument is then turned to follow the target. When the instrument is on line, the two hollow arrows reappear.

Tip If you are using a servo instrument, tap back on line.

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When the target has moved, tap

If the instrument is on line, two left/right hollow arrows appear. If the distance is not yet correct, a solid up/down arrow shows the direction and amount that the target must move towards or away from the instrument.

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Tap again. If the measurement to the target is within the angular and distance tolerances specified in the Options screen, four hollow arrows appear and the center point is filled in, as shown in the following screens:

If you are operating a robotic instrument remotely, the instrument automatically tracks the prism as it moves and continuously updates the graphical display. If a measurement to the target is within the angular and distance tolerances, tap . 7.

Do one of the following: To record the as-staked point:

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If you selected the View deltas before storage check box, . The measurement and the stakeout deltas are tap displayed. Tap to store the point. If you did not select the View deltas before storage check to store the point. box, tap

To abandon the as-staked point without recording it, tap then . You return to the list and can stake out more points.

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To stake out a point: 1. 2. Perform a station setup. For more information, see Chapter 19, Starting a Conventional Survey. From the map, select the point(s) to be staked out. Tap

If you selected more than one point from the map for staking out, the Stake out points screen appears. Proceed to the next step. If you selected one point from the map, go to step 4.

Use the Select from list option to select from a list of all points in the Trimble Survey Controller database. Use the Select from file option to select points in a comma delimited file. Note If two points have the same name, only the point with the higher classor the first point in a .csv fileis displayed.

The following screen displays the angle to which you should turn the instrument and the distance from the instrument to the point, together with a graphical representation of this:

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To select a point for stakeout, highlight the point from the Stake . out points screen and tap

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The Stake out points screen lists all points selected for stakeout. To add more points to the list, tap to select points in the Trimble Survey Controller database or in a comma delimited (.csv, or Comma Separated Values) file. Choose the method by which points are to be selected.

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Use the graphical display screen, or the text display, to navigate the target to the point. For more information, see Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. When all arrows are hollow, to mark the point, do one of the following: To record the as-staked point: If you selected the View deltas before storage check box, tap . The measurement and the stakeout deltas are displayed. Tap to store the point. If you did not select the View deltas before storage check to store the point. box, tap To abandon the as-staked point without recording it, tap then . You return to the list and can stake out more points.

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1. 2. 3.

To stake out a line: Perform a station setup. For more information, Chapter 19, Starting a Conventional Survey. From the map, select the line to be staked out. Tap Stake out line screen appears.

The selected line is displayed in the Line name field. To select another line in the Line name field, use one of the following methods: Tap to display a list of lines selected from the map. Tap the required line to select it. If necessary, reselect the line from the map. to display a list of lines stored in the Trimble Tap Survey Controller database. Tap the required line to select it. Tap and define the line to be staked out.

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Enter a value in the Target height field. Select an option in the Stake field and enter the required information. For more information, see Stake options, page 389. . The TSCe data collector displays a large arrow that Tap indicates the direction in which you must turn the instrument. . The When the target is on line with the instrument, tap following fields contain values if they are appropriate to the stakeout method used: H. Dist reqd the horizontal distance from the instrument to the line or station on the line. H. Ang reqd the horizontal angle reading that should appear on the instrument to point in the direction of the line or station on the line. Delta H. Ang the angle that the instrument needs to turn to point in the direction of the line or station on the line. Go In/Out the horizontal distance along the instrument line of sight, to the line or station on the line. Go Left/Right the horizontal distance perpendicular to the instrument line of sight, to the line of station on the line. V. Dist (cut/fill) the vertical distance between the target position and the point on the line to be staked out. Stationing the station/chainage of the target position perpendicular to the line. Station the difference in the stationing between the target position and the station to be staked out. A positive value means that the station to be staked out is towards the beginning of the line. A negative value means that the station to be staked out is towards the end of the line. H.Offset the offset of the target position in relation to the line. A positive value is an offset to the right and a negative offset is an offset to the left.

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Grade to line the grade of the slope between the target position and the closest point on the line.

Use the graphical display or the text display to navigate the target to the point, as shown in the following screen:

For more information, see Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. 9. When all four arrows are hollow, mark the point. Do one of the following: To record the as-staked point: If you selected the View deltas before storage check box, . The measurement and the stakeout deltas are tap displayed. Tap to store the point. If you did not select the View deltas before storage check to store the point. box, tap To abandon the as-staked point without recording it, tap then . You return to the Stakeout/Line screen. Tap or to select the next station on the line, and stake out the points as described above.

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Stake options When staking out a line, the options for the Stake field are: Station on the line enter the station to be staked out. Station/offset from line enter the station to be staked out, a horizontal offset, and a vertical offset. Slope from line enter the slope parameters for a slope to the left and/or right of the line as required.

21.2.5

Staking Out an Arc

To stake out an arc: 1. 2. 3. Perform a station setup. For more information, see Chapter 19, Starting a Conventional Survey. From the map, select the arc to be staked out. Tap Stake out line screen appears.

The selected line is displayed in the Line name field. To select another line in the Arc name field, use one of the following methods: Tap to display a list of arcs selected from the map. Tap the required arc to select it. If necessary, reselect the arc from the map.

to display a list of arcs stored in the Trimble Tap Survey Controller database. Tap the required arc to select it. Tap and define the arc to be staked out.

4. 5. 6.

Enter a value in the Target height field. Choose a setting in the Stake field and enter the required information. For more information, see Stake options, page 391. . The TSCe data collector displays a large arrow that Tap indicates the direction in which you must turn the instrument.

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When the target is on line with the instrument, tap . The following fields contain values if they are appropriate to the stakeout method used: H. Dist reqd the horizontal distance from the instrument to the arc or station on the arc. H. Ang reqd the horizontal angle reading that should appear on the instrument to point in the direction of the arc or station on the arc. Delta H. Ang the angle that the instrument needs to turn to point in the direction of the arc or station on the arc. Go In/Out the horizontal distance along the instrument line of sight, to the arc or station on the arc. Go Left/Right the horizontal distance, perpendicular to the instrument line of sight, to the arc of station on the arc. V. Dist (cut/fill) the vertical distance between the target position and the point on the arc to be staked out. Stationing the station/chainage of the target position, perpendicular to the arc. Station the difference in the stationing between the target position and the station to be staked out. A positive value means that the station to be staked out is towards the beginning of the arc. A negative value means that the station to be staked out is towards the end of the arc. H.Offset the offset of the target position in relation to the arc. A positive value is an offset to the right and a negative offset is an offset to the left. Grade to arc the grade of the slope between the target position and the closest point on the arc.

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Use the graphical screen display or the text display to navigate the target to the point, as shown in the following screen:

For more information, see Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. 9. When all four arrows are hollow, mark the point. Do one of the following: To record the as-staked point: If you selected the View deltas before storage check box, . The measurement and the stakeout deltas are tap displayed. Tap to store the point. If you did not select the View deltas before storage field, to store the point. tap To abandon the as-staked point without recording it, tap then . You return to the Stakeout/Arc screen. Tap or to select the next station on the arc, then stake out the points as described above.

Stake options

When staking out an arc, the options for the Stake to field are: Station on the arc enter the station to be staked out. Station/offset from arc enter the station to be staked out and any horizontal and vertical offset.

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Slope from arc enter the slope parameters for a slope to the left and/or right of the arc, as required. Intersect point of arc. Center point of arc.

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Staking Out a Digital Terrain Model

To stake out a DTM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the main menu, select Survey / < Conventional Survey Style>. Select Station Setup and perform a station setup. For more information, see Chapter 19, Starting a Conventional Survey. Select Stakeout / DTMs. The Stake out DTM screen appears. In the DTM field, select the terrain model to be staked out. Enter a value in the Target height field and, if needed, the Vertical offset field. Tap . When the graphical display screen appears, tap . The screen displays the coordinates of the current position and the vertical distance above (cut) or below (fill) the DTM. Do one of the following: To record the point: If you selected the View deltas before storage check box, tap . The measurement and the stakeout deltas are displayed. Tap to store the point. If you did not select the View deltas before storage check box, tap to store the point. The Trimble Survey Controller software stores the point and the stakeout deltas. To abandon the point without recording it, tap then . You return to the list and can stake out more points. Tap to return to the Stakeout/DTM screen.

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To stake out a road using a conventional instrument, use the graphical screen shown in Using the Graphical Display During Stakeout, page 381. For more information about staking out a road, see Chapter 6, Roading.

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Introduction
The Instrument menu provides information about the instrument that is connected to the TSCe data collector. This menu appears when you choose the Instrument icon from the main menu. If a conventional instrument is connected to the data collector, the items in the Instrument menu are: Station setup details Target Instrument controls (optionalthis is available when a servo or robotic instrument is connected).

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Station Setup Details

If the TSCe data collector is connected to a conventional instrument, select Instrument / Station setup details to view the instrument type and current station setup information.

Tip You can also access the station setup details from the status bar by tapping the conventional instrument icon. If you are connected to a servo or robotic instrument, tap the conventional instrument icon to open the Instrument controls screen.

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Instrument Controls
If the TSCe data collector is connected to a servo or robotic conventional instrument, use the Instrument controls option to control the movement of the instrument, as shown in the following screen:

If you are using a robotic instrument, you can use the TSCe data collector to operate the instrument remotely by radio. This lets the TSCe data collector guide the instrument to measure or stakeout points from the target (prism).

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Tip To access the Instrument controls screen, tap the instrument icon on the status bar.

Turning the Instrument

Choose one of the following methods to turn the instrument: HA & VA To turn the instrument to a specified angle, do one of the following: To turn the instrument to a horizontal angle only, enter the . horizontal angle in the Turn to HA field. Tap To turn the instrument to a horizontal and vertical angle, enter the horizontal angle in the Turn to HA field and the vertical angle in the Turn to VA field. Tap . The instrument turns to the angle(s) you entered.
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Point Name To turn the instrument to a specified point, enter a point name in the . Point name field and tap The instrument turns to the point you entered.

22.3.2

Changing the Face

To switch between face 1 and face 2 (direct and reverse) of the instrument, tap . The message Please wait. Instrument turning appears and then the instrument turns to the opposite face.

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Locating and Locking on to the Target

When you operate the instrument remotely from the target (prism), the softkey appears in the Instrument controls screen. Use the softkey to turn the instrument towards the target when lock has been lost. To turn the instrument towards the target: 1. Tap

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, , , and on Tap an arrow on the screen or press the keypad to select a direction to turn the instrument. The instrument will turn in the direction indicated by the solid/filled arrow, as shown in the following screen:

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Select the same direction to increase the instrument turning speed. The second directional arrow becomes solid. Select the same arrow to decrease the speed again. or another arrow to stop the instrument from turning. Tap The directional arrows becomes hollow. The instrument now points towards the target.

4.

To make the instrument locate and lock on to the target: Tap .

The message Searching... appears on the screen and the instrument starts searching for the target. The search results appear as the following status line messages:
Target Locked indicates that the target has been located and

tracking locked.
Target Detected indicates that the target has been located (when

the instrument is in servo mode).

No Target indicates that the target was not located.

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Tracklight Support for Trimble and Geodimeter Robotic Instruments

When you use a Trimble 5600 Series and Geodimeter System 600 Robotic instrument that is set up with a Tracklight unit, you can use the Trimble Survey Controller software to set the intensity of the guide-light. To set the Tracklight unit: 1. 2. Tap

Do one of the following: Tap to emit the guide-light at a high intensity. to emit the guide-light at normal intensity. to turn the Tracklight unit off.

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If the TSCe data collector is connected to a conventional instrument, select Instrument / Target to view the target height and the prism constant currently in use.

Tip To access the target details, tap the prism icon on the status bar.

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Introduction
If a point cannot be occupied directly by a GPS rover, one way to measure it is to use a laser rangefinder with the Trimble Survey Controller software. This combination of laser rangefinder and Trimble Survey Controller software can also be used with a conventional instrument. Alternatively, the laser rangefinder can be plugged into the TSCe data collector and used on its own with the Trimble Survey Controller software. The Trimble Survey Controller software supports the following laser rangefinders: Laser Technology Criterion 300 Laser Technology Criterion 400 Laser Technology Impulse Laser Atlanta Advantage CI Leica Disto memo Leica Disto pro MDL LaserAce 300 MDL Generation II Surveyor

Note Contact your local Trimble dealer for a current list of lasers supported by the Trimble Survey Controller software.

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Configuring the Trimble Survey Controller software

Before you use a laser rangefinder with the Trimble Survey Controller software, you must configure an appropriate survey style. A laser rangefinder can be used with any survey style. To configure the survey style:

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Select one of the instruments in the Type field. If necessary, configure the Controller port and Baud rate fields. The default value in the Baud rate field is the manufacturers recommended setting. If the Trimble Survey Controller software can automatically , instruct the laser to take a measurement when you tap you can edit the Auto measure field as required.

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Set the Auto store point check box as required.

The precision fields contain the manufacturers precision values . for the laser. They are for information only. Tap

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Magnetic Declination

Most lasers have a magnetic compass. Make sure that this compass is calibrated before taking any measurements. When you enter a value for magnetic declination in the Trimble Survey Controller software, it is applied to all subsequent laser measurements. To enter a value for magnetic declination: 1. 2. Select Configuration / Job / Cogo settings. Enter a value in the Magnetic declination field. For more information about magnetic declination, see page 65.

Warning If you enter a value for magnetic declination in the Trimble Survey Controller software, make sure that no magnetic declination value is set in the laser.

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Vertical Angle Display

The laser measurements can be displayed as vertical angles measured from the zenith or inclinations measured from horizontal. Select a display option in the Laser VA display field in the Units screen. For more information, see System Units, page 58.

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Configuring the Laser

Before using the laser with the TSCe data collector, configure the laser options. Table 23.1 shows the configuration for each laser that is supported by the Trimble Survey Controller software.
Table 23.1 Laser LTI Criterion 300 or LTI Criterion 400 LTI Impulse Laser Settings Laser setting From the main menu, press the down arrow or up arrow key until the Survey menu appears, then press . Select Basic measurements and press . A screen showing the fields HD and AZ appears. Set up the laser to operate in CR 400D format. Make sure that a small d is displayed on the screen. (If necessary, press the Fire2 button on the laser). Set the Range/Mode option to Standard (Averaged) and the Serial/Format option to Trimble Pro XL. Set the unit to meters or feet, not feet and inches. No special settings are required. Set the Data record format to Mode 1. When using the angle encoder, set the magnetic declination to zero in the Trimble Survey Controller software. The angle encoder in the LaserAce corrects for the magnetic declination.

Laser Atlanta Advantage Leica Disto memo/pro MDL Generation II MDL LaserAce

Note You must configure the laser rangefinder to update the inclinometer and slope distance readings after each measurement.

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Taking a Measurement with the Laser Rangefinder

To measure a point with the laser rangefinder: 1. Configure the survey style that you intend to use. Note If the Measure laser points option does not appear in the Survey menu, specify the laser type you are using in the Laser rangefinder type field in the survey style. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the laser to the TSCe data collector. Make sure that the laser is set up to take azimuth and distance measurements, and inclination (the last is optional). From the Trimble Survey Controller main menu, choose Survey. . Highlight the required survey style and tap Select Measure laser points. Enter a value in the following fields: 7. Point name. Code (if required). Start point enter the name of the point that laser measurements are to be taken from. Laser height (if required). Target height (if required).

. Follow the Occupy the start point with the laser and tap instructions on the TSCe data collector display screen. Wait for the laser compass to settle before taking a measurement. If the Auto measure field in the survey style Laser Rangefinder option is set to Yes, the Trimble Survey Controller software . instructs the laser to take a measurement when you tap The Trimble Survey Controller software displays this measurement when it receives it.

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Tip You can take a measurement on the laser without tapping first. The laser measurement is displayed on the screen of the TSCe data collector when the data is received.

If the Trimble Survey Controller software receives only a distance measurement from the laser, another screen is displayed with the measured distance in a Slope distance field. Enter a vertical angle if the measured distance was not horizontal. 8. Tap

to store the point.

Note If you are using a laser without a compass, you must key in a magnetic azimuth before the Trimble Survey Controller software can store the point.

23.5

Laser Softkey
In most H. Dist (horizontal distance) fields and S. Dist (slope distance) fields in the Trimble Survey Controller software, there is a softkey. Use it to measure a distance with the laser and insert that value in the H.Dist field. This function is useful when calculating an offset or intersection point. To use the laser in the H.Dist field: 1. 2. 3. Configure the laser in the survey style that you intend to use, and start the survey in that style. Access the H.Dist field and tap the screen.

. Follow the instructions on

When the Trimble Survey Controller software receives the measurement, it inserts the horizontal distance into the H.Dist field.

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The TSCe Data Collector

In this chapter:
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Introduction Power source Operating the TSCe data collector Caring for the unit

The TSCe Data Collector

A.1

Introduction
The Trimble Survey Controller software is designed to run on the TSCe data collector. This Appendix introduces the hardware and describes how to use it. Figure A.1 shows a front view of the TSCe data collector and its main keys.

Tab Tab

On / Off
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The following keys perform these functions: Enter activates the selected item Control (Ctrl) activates the functions in purple above the keys Shift activates the functions in yellow above the keys Escape cancels the current task

Figure A.2 shows a top view of the TSCe data collector.

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COM 1 - DB9 connector

COM 2 - DB26 connector

COM 2 - 0-shell Lemo connector

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Shortcut Keys
A shortcut key is a key combination that you can press to carry out a command without first selecting from a menu. See Table A.1.
Table A.1 Command Display contrast Windows Start menu Windows CE Task Manager Touch Screen Calibration Delete files in Explorer Copy Paste Switch between programs Shortcut keys Shortcut key combination

A.2

Power Source
The TSCe data collector is supplied with a rechargeable 4.8 volt, 3800mAh NiMH battery. This battery provides over 30 hours of use per charge.

A.2.1

Installing the Battery

To install the battery: 1. 2. 3. Remove the handstrap from the battery door. Use a screwdriver to completely loosen the four screws on the backcase. Connect the battery to the white plug in the case. It will only connect one way.

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Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Tuck the wires to the left to prevent them from becoming pinched. Replace the backcase and tighten the four screws firmly.

A.2.2

Charging the Battery

The TSCe data collector incorporates a quick circuit that recharges the NiMH battery to 90% capacity in approximately 1 hour. To recharge the battery, connect the TSCe to the AC adapter using the RS232 power supply Y-cable. The TSCe data collector should turn on and start the initial boot process. Recharge the TSCe data collector for a minimum of two hours before using it on battery power alone. The TSCe data collector remains on to monitor the battery while it is charging. To turn off the display, press the key. Note You cannot connect the TSCe data collector through the Office Support Module II for charging.

A.2.3

Changing the Battery

Contact your local dealer for a replacement battery. When changing the battery, close all applications and save the data. Resetting a unit or changing the batteries has no effect on stored data or flash memory.

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Operating the TSCe Data Collector

This section describes how to operate the features of the TSCe data collector.

A.3.1

Screen
The TSCe data collector has a reflective LCD screen that can be viewed in direct sunlight. The screen incorporates highly reflective mirrors behind the display that make it bright and easy to read, even in overcast conditions. The screen also incorporates a passive touch interface. This lets you navigate around the system by touching elements on the display screen with a stylus or your finger. Calibrating the touch screen If the touch screen is not responding properly to taps, you may need to calibrate the touch screen. To start the calibration procedure: 1. Do one of the following: Press

Tap and select Settings / Control Panel / Stylus. The Stylus Properties dialog appears. From the Calibration tab, . tap

2.

Follow the on screen prompts by tapping the target as it moves from the center of the screen to each corner. If the calibration fails, repeat the procedure. If the calibration is successful, press settings. Press to keep the old settings.

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Adjusting the double-tap speed To adjust the stylus double-tap speed: 1. Tap and select Settings / Control Panel / Stylus.

The Stylus Properties dialog appears. 2. From the Double-Tap tab, double-tap the checkerboard grid to set the speed at which software applications will recognize your double-taps.

Tip Double-tap the clapboard icon to test your settings. If the icon does not change, adjust your setting again.

Movement on the screen To move around the screen, do one of the following: Use the cursor keys and press

Use the stylus or your finger to tap or double-tap

To move a screen object, press the stylus or your finger on the object, while dragging across the screen.

A.3.2

Setting the Clock

To change the TSCe data collector time and date settings: 1. Do one of the following: Double-tap on the clock located on the right side of the taskbar. Tap and select Settings / Control Panel / Date/Time. The Date/Time Properties dialog appears. 2. Change the date and time as required. Press to accept the new settings or to cancel. Note When you connect the TSCe data collector to the GPS receiver, the date and time are updated.

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Adding an Item to the Desktop

To add a program to the computer desktop: 1. 2. Double-tap My Computer. Select the file or program to be added to the desktop, then tap File / Send To / Desktop as Shortcut.

A.3.4

Storage Card
The TSCe data collector has a built-in storage card that may be used to store your data and programs. This appears in the Windows CE files system as the \Disk folder. Windows CE system maintains several special files on this card, such as nk.bin and ranger.reg. The files contain crucial information necessary for the correct operation of the TSCe data collector. Directly modifying these files may result in the TSCe data collector failing to operate correctly.

A.3.5

Rebooting
If the TSCe data collector fails to respond to keystrokes, you may need to reboot the system. Turn off the data collector and turn it back on again. If this does not work then perform a soft reset. Soft reset A soft reset (warm boot) shuts down the hardware and restarts the Trimble Survey Controller software. You will not lose any data by performing a warm boot. To perform a soft reset: Hold down and , while you press and release

The TSCe data collector will reset to the default Microsoft Windows desktop view.

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Hard reset You will not lose any data that is stored on the built-in storage card (the \Disk folder) by performing a hard reset (cold boot). The contents of the RAM memory will be cleared, including any desktop shortcuts that you have created. To perform a hard reset: 1. Hold down

After approximately 5 seconds, a dialog and a countdown timer appear, indicating that the TSCe data collector will reset. 2. Continue to hold

The TSCe data collector will briefly display the boot screen and then reset to the default Microsoft Windows desktop view.

A.4

Caring for the Unit

Trimble recommends the following to maintain your TSCe data collector during everyday use, as well as preventing potential physical damage or data loss. Temperature Do not expose the unit to temperatures below 20 C (4F) or above +60 C (140F). Do not leave it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Shock The unit is designed to withstand a MIL-STD-810E drop. However, impact or pressure on the display screen can cause it to crack. Protect the display from impact, pressure, or abrasive substances.

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Water The TSCe is designed to be immersible in up to one meter of water, for up to one hour. Ensure that the battery compartment screws are secured tightly when replacing the battery. Note Removal of the backcase screws voids the warranty. Cleaning the case Clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent. If the keyboard has dirt or grime on it, use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner, or gently rinse it with clean water. Care of touch screen Keep the touch screen clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or glass cleaner. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the screenapply the cleaner to the soft cloth and then gently wipe the screen. Note Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Applying a screen protector Use a screen protector to help keep the touch screen clean and protected. Clean the screen thoroughly and leave it slightly wet. Peel the backing from the screen protector before applying it to the screen. Use a soft cloth to squeeze the excess water and air from under the screen protector. Safeguarding data Back up your work regularly using Microsoft ActiveSync or the Trimble Data Transfer utility.

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ESD protection All computers are susceptible to electrostatic discharges. Before using the TSCe data collector, discharge any built-up static by grounding yourself to a non-electronic item. Display heater Use the display heater by plugging in an external 12-volt battery. If the internal temperature drops below 0C (32F), the heater will automatically turn on to warm the unit.

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Database Search Rules

In this chapter:
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Introduction The Trimble Survey Controller database Database search rules

Database Search Rules

B.1

Introduction
This appendix discusses the database search rules that are used by the Trimble Survey Controller software.

B.2

The Trimble Survey Controller Database

The Trimble Survey Controller software includes a dynamic database. This stores networks of connected vectors during RTK and conventional surveys, making the positions of some points dependent on the positions of others. If you change the coordinates of a point that has dependent vectors (for example, an instrument station, a backsight point, or a GPS base station), this affects the coordinates of all points that depend on it. To change the coordinates of a point, do one of the following: Measure another point with the same name as the existing point. When the Duplicate point, out of tolerance warning appears, select Overwrite. Key in another point with the same name as the existing point. When Duplicate point, out of tolerance warning appears, select Overwrite.

Note This warning only appears if the new point is out of tolerance with the original point. If you have changed the tolerance values the message may not appear. For more information, see Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen, page 212. The Trimble Survey Controller software uses database search rules to resolve the coordinates of dependent points, based on the new coordinates for a point they depend on. If the coordinates of a point with dependent points move by a certain amount, the dependent points are shifted by the same amount.

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If a point name already exists in the database, the Trimble Survey Controller software displays the Duplicate point, out of tolerance warning message when you try to store a point that is outside the duplicate point tolerance, and that has the same name. The exception to this is when you store a face 2 observation to a point that already has a face 1 observationin this case the face 2 observation is checked to see if it is within tolerance of the face 1 observation and then stored. For more information about face 1 and face 2 observations, see Measuring a Point in Two Faces, page 364.

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Warning When you get the duplicate point warning, you could be about to overwrite a point that has dependent vectors. The coordinates of the dependent vectors could change.

Database Search Rules

This section explains the database search rules relevant to the Trimble Survey Controller database. The Trimble Survey Controller software lets multiple points with the same point name (point ID) exist in the same job: If you measure or key in a point with a name that already exists in the database, you can choose to overwrite it when you store the new one. All previous points of the same name, and with the same or a lower search class, are deleted. Note Deleted points remain in the database and have a search class of Deleted. For more information, see Search Class, page 425. If you measure or key in a point with a name that already exists in the database, you can choose to store another point. Both points are stored in the database, and both are transferred with the job. The Trimble Survey Controller search rules ensure that the point with the highest class is used for calculations. If there are two points of the same class, the first is used.

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To distinguish between points of the same name and to decide how these points are to be used, the Trimble Survey Controller software applies a set of search rules. When you ask for the coordinates of a point in order to perform a function or calculation, these search rules sort the database according to: the order in which the point records were written to the database the classification (search class) given to each point

B.3.1

Order in the Database

A database search starts at the beginning of the job database and works down to the end of the job, looking for a point with the specified name. The Trimble Survey Controller software finds the first occurrence of a point of that name. It then searches the rest of the database for points of the same name. Note The database search changed for version 7.50 and later of the Trimble Survey Controller software. Previously the software searched from the end of the job database and worked up. The rules generally followed by the software are: If two or more points have the same class and the same name, it uses the first point. If two or more points have the same name but different classes, it uses the point of higher class, even if this is not the first occurrence of the point. If two or more pointsone from the job database and one from an attached .csv filehave the same name, the one in the job database is used.

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B.3.2

Search Class
The Trimble Survey Controller software gives most points a classification. It uses this classification to determine the relative importance of points stored in the job database. Note Matched pair and mean turned angle records do not have a classification because they are exceptions to the search rules. For more information, see Exceptions to the search rules, page 428. The classes are arranged in a descending hierarchy, as follows: Control (the highest class) can only be set when a point is keyed in or transferred. This classification is also given to points that are adjusted in a traverse computation. Normal is given to all measured points apart from staked points. Transferred points can also be given this class. As-staked is given to points measured during stakeout. Backsight is given to observations made to the backsight point during a station setup and to observations made during a resection. Check is given to a conventional check point observation, or a GPS point measured with a duplicate name and stored as a Check class point. For more information, see Duplicate point: Out of tolerance screen, page 212. Deleted is given to points that have been overwritten, where the original point had the same (or a lower) search class than the new point. It is also given to points/lines/arcs and roads that were deleted manually in the job database. Deleted points are not displayed in point lists and they are not used in calculations. However, they do remain in the database. Note You cannot overwrite a control class point with a measured point.

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Control class is used in preference to normal, as-staked, backsight, or check class. It can only be set by you. Use control class for points that you want to use in preference to points of the same name in the same job database. For more information, see Assigning control class to a point, page 427. Normal class is used in preference to as-staked, backsight, or check class, and as-staked class is used in preference to backsight or check class. If points have the same class as well as the same name, the first point in the database is used. Example If a point named 1000 is entered as the start point when calculating a from-a-baseline offset, the Trimble Survey Controller software searches for the first occurrence of point 1000. It then searches the rest of the database for any point named 1000, under the following rules: If no other point of this name is found, it uses the one it has to calculate the offset. If another point 1000 is found, the software compares the classes of the two points. It uses the point 1000 that has the highest classification. For example, if both points were keyed in and one was given a normal classification, the other a control classification, the Trimble Survey Controller software uses the control class point to calculate the offsetregardless of which record the search finds first. If the points are of the same class, the Trimble Survey Controller software uses the first one. For example, if both points named 1000 were keyed in, and both were given a normal classification, the first one is used.

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Assigning control class to a point Control class is the highest classification that you can give to a point. Any high-accuracy point that you use as a fixed standard in a job can be a control point. If you specify control search class when you key in the coordinates for a point, you can be sure that those coordinates will not change until you key in another point of the same name and the same search class (control) and choose to overwrite the first point. The Trimble Survey Controller software never elevates measured points to control class. This is because measured points have measurement errors and may change or be measured again during the course of the job. If the keyed-in point CONTROL29 is control class, generally you would not want the coordinates of that point to change. A control class point is held fixed for the job. The Trimble Survey Controller software can measure control points observed control pointsbut it does not give them control classification. This is because, in calibration, the measured point often has the same name as the keyed-in control point. This makes it easier to set up the calibration. It also makes it easier to manage your data, for example, if you know that all references to point CONTROL29 on the ground are also references to point CONTROL29 in the database.

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Exceptions to the search rules Normal search rules are not used in the following situations: In calibration Calibration searches for the highest class point stored as grid coordinates. This grid point is used as one of a pair of calibration points. The Trimble Survey Controller software then searches for the highest class GPS point stored as WGS-84 coordinates or as a WGS-84 vector. This point is used as the GPS part of the point pair. When starting an RTK rover When you start a rover survey, if the broadcast base point is called BASE001, choosing Start survey causes the Trimble Survey Controller software to search for the highest class GPS (WGS-84) point of that name. If no GPS point exists with the name BASE001, but BASE001 exists with grid or local coordinates, the Trimble Survey Controller software converts the grid or local coordinates of the point into a GPS (WGS-84) point. It uses the projection, datum transformation, and current calibration to calculate the point. It is then stored, as BASE001, with WGS-84 coordinates and is given a check class classification so that the original grid or local coordinates will still be used in calculations. Note The WGS-84 coordinates of the base point in the Trimble Survey Controller database are the coordinates from which GPS vectors are solved. If there is no base point in the database, the position broadcast by the base receiver is stored as a normal class point and it is used as the base coordinates. When using mean turned angle records Mean turned angle records in the database are normal class points, and a control class point is always used in preference. However, a mean turned angle record is always used in preference to any other face 1 or face 2 observation, or matched pair record. If there are two mean turned angle records of the same name in the database, the first one is used.

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Note Matched pair records are not used by the Trimble Survey Controller search rules. A mean turned angle record always exists when there is a matched pair record and the mean turned angle record is always used in preference. In a conventional survey, when the orientation is derived from a keyed-in azimuth and is later updated by providing coordinates for the backsight In a conventional survey, when the coordinates for the backsight point are not known, the orientation for a station setup can be defined in the following ways: An azimuth can be keyed in. The azimuth can be left as null.

A keyed-in azimuth is always used in preference to a computed azimuth. To force the Trimble Survey Controller software to use a computed azimuth, edit the keyed-in azimuth and set it to null. In a conventional survey with angles-only observations In a conventional survey an angles-only point has a lower search class than any other point of the same class.

Note Points in a .csv file that are automatically copied to the job database are stored as normal class points, so follow the standard search class rules for normal points. CSV points that are accessed by a job, but are not copied to the job database, do not follow the database search rules.

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Conventional Instrument Settings

In this chapter:
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Introduction Trimble and Geodimeter Leica Sokkia Nikon Pentax Additional notes

Conventional Instrument Settings

C.1

Introduction
This appendix lists the settings for different conventional instruments. The Trimble Survey Controller software supports the instruments listed and other instruments that are compatible.

C.1.1

Trimble and Geodimeter

Before you connect the TSCe data collector to older Geodimeter instruments, select an appropriate survey style, which must specify the correct type of instrument. Connect the instrument and select Station setup. Failure to follow this procedure may result in communication errors. If this occurs, turn the instrument off and try again. This does not apply to robotic instruments connected remotely through a radio modem. To use the Trimble Survey Controller software with a Geodimeter 600 instrument in robotic mode, you must have the third-party interface option (C&C) turned on in the instrument. All Trimble 5600 and Geodimeter 600 instruments shipped since November 2000 have the option already installed. To get the option installed, or if you are unsure if the option is installed in your instrument, please check with your local distributor or service center.

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Robotic instrument radio support To configure the radio settings for a Trimble 5600 Series and a Geodimeter System 600 Robotic instrument from the Trimble Survey Controller software: 1. Configure the Radio channel, Station address and Remote address fields as required in the Instrument menu of your survey style. Remove the CU600 control unit from the instrument, connect the TSCe data collector, and turn the instrument on. Tap the

2. 3.

When you connect the TSCe data collector to the remote radio, the Trimble Survey Controller software establishes the radio link between the instrument and remote radio using the specified settings.

C.1.2

Leica
Before you connect the TSCe data collector to a Leica instrument, select an appropriate survey style, which must specify the correct type of instrument. Connect the instrument and select Station setup. Failure to follow this procedure may result in communication errors. If this occurs, turn the instrument off and try again. This does not apply to robotic instruments connected remotely through a radio modem. When using a Leica instrument in reflectorless mode, set the EDM precision to Instr. default in the survey style.

softkey to set the radio at the instrument.

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Sokkia
The Stakeout turn to zero check box appears when the instrument type is SET (Extended). Select this check box if you want the horizontal angle on the instrument to display 0 00' 00'' when the instrument is turned on line with the point in stakeout.

C.1.4

Nikon
The Nikon cable looks identical to the Topcon and Sokkia cables, but the pin outputs are different. These cables are not interchangeable. Most Nikon instruments support the Set (Basic) commands, so in addition to using the Nikon instrument type you can also specify Set (Basic) as the instrument in the survey style for use with Nikon instruments.

C.1.5

Pentax
Do not use the Mils, or Feet/inches units when using a Pentax instrument.

C.1.6

Additional Notes
The conventional instrument should always display the Measure screen when connected to the Trimble Survey Controller software. Some instruments (for example, the Leica) cannot communicate to external devices when they are not in the measure screen. The Trimble Survey Controller software automatically sets the data bits based on the parity. When the parity is None, Data bits is set to 8. When the parity is Odd or Even, Data bits is set to 7.

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For additional information on using a conventional instrument with the Trimble Survey Controller software, see the Trimble Survey Controller Release Notes. If you are using an instrument that is not listed, try using the survey style for a similar instrument, and configure the appropriate settings on the instrument, as shown in Table C.1.
Table C.1 Make and model Conventional instrument settings Trimble Survey Cable connected Controller default to TSCe communication settings Trimble 3300 3600 Baud: 9600 Parity: None HA VA status rate: 1 s 8P connector to DB9 Set the protocol to REC E and turn off recording. The Rec Elta Protocol Interpreter software is required on the instrument. Select the Standard table (table number 0). Set F79 to 62. Hirose to 0-shell Lemo (Trimble p/n 44147) Baud: 9600 Parity: None HA VA Status Rate: 2 s Hirose Y-cable with power supply to 0shell Lemo Hirose to DB9 Select the Standard table (table number 0). Select RPU Manual or Automatic. Conventional instrument setting

600M

Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: Never

5600 Servo

5600 Robotic

Select the Standard table (table number 0). Select RPU Remote.

TTS 300/500

Baud: 9600 Parity: None HA VA Status Rate: 1 s

0-shell Lemo to 0-shell Lemo (Trimble p/n 31288)

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Table C.1 Make and model

TC300 TC500 TC800 TC805 T1000 (6 key model) T1000 (14 key model) TC1100 TC1100 Servo (GSI) TC1100 Servo (Geocom) TC1100 Robotics (Geocom) TC1600 TC2000 TC2002

Baud: 19200 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: 2 s Baud: 2400 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: 2 s Baud: 2400 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: Never Leica 5-pin Lemo to DB9 Baud: 2400 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: 2 s Baud: 9600 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: 2 s No special settings.

Set the instrument communications format to T1000 and output to GRE.

Set the RCS communications mode to off. Ensure that the instrument is in Measurement mode.

Baud: 19200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: 2 s

Leica Y-Cable with power supply to DB9 Leica 5-pin Lemo to DB9

Set the RCS communications mode to on. Ensure that the instrument is in Measurement mode.

No special settings. Baud: 2400 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: 2 s On the instrument, select SET MODE, then 75. No special settings.

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Conventional Instrument Settings Table C.1 Make and model Conventional instrument settings (Continued) Trimble Survey Cable connected Controller default to TSCe communication settings Nikon DTM-310 DTM-420 DTM-450 DTM-520 DTM-530 DTM-800 Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: Never Pentax PCS-325 Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: 1 s Hirose to DB9 Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: 2 s Hirose to DB9 No special settings. Conventional instrument setting

Use Instrument type Set (Basic). The DTM-800 does not support the Nikon format.

Configure the port parameters as follows: Xon/Xoff: No Command set: Nil

Sokkia SET 3B SET 3C II SET 5W SET 5F Power set 3100 Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: Never When using Set (Extended) select RS232C on the SET and set the Checksum to No. No special settings required using SET (Basic).

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Table C.1 Make and model

Spectra Precision (Geotronics) 420 Baud: 1200 Parity: Even HA VA status rate: Never Baud: 1200 Parity: None HA VA status rate: Never Geotronics DB9 Y-cable with power supply to DB9 Select the Standard table (table number 0). Hirose to 0-shell Set F79 to 62. Lemo (Trimble P/N 44147) Hirose Y-cable with power supply to 0shell Lemo Hirose to DB9 Select the Standard table (table number 0). Select RPU Manual or Automatic. Select the Standard table (table number 0). Select RPU Remote. Select the Standard table (table number 0). Set F79 to 62.

520 610 620 640 500/600 Servo 600 Robotics

Baud: 9600 Parity: None HA VA Status Rate: 2 s

4000 Servo Baud: 9600 Parity: None HA VA Status Rate: Never

Geotronics DB9 Y-cable with power supply to DB9

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Do not use Mils as the angular units. Set data record format to Rec 500. The Rec Elta Protocol Interpreter software is required on the instrument. Set the protocol to REC E and turn off recording.

S Series

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This section explains some of the terms used in this manual.
almanac

Data, transmitted by a GPS satellite, that includes orbit information on all the satellites, clock correction, and atmospheric delay parameters. The almanac facilitates rapid SV acquisition. The orbit information is a subset of the ephemeris data with reduced precision. A feature that allows the U.S. Department of Defense to transmit an encrypted Y-code in place of P-code. Y-code is intended to be useful only to authorized (primarily military) users. Anti-Spoofing is used with Selective Availability to deny the full precision of GPS to civilian users. The least precise form of positioning that a GPS receiver can produce. The position fix is calculated by one receiver from satellite data alone. In a GPS survey, you observe and compute baselines (the position of one receiver relative to another). The base station acts as the position from which all unknown positions are derived. A base station is an antenna and receiver set up on a known location specifically to collect data to be used in differentially correcting rover files. Trimble GPS Community Base Station and a receiver in base station mode are examples of base stations.

Anti-Spoofing (AS)

autonomous positioning

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baud

A unit of data transfer speed (from one binary digital device to another) used in describing serial communications; generally one bit per second. See Coarse Acquisition code. Compact Measurement Record. A satellite measurement message that is broadcast by the base receiver and used by RTK surveys to calculate an accurate baseline vector from the base to the rover. A pseudorandom noise (PRN) code modulated onto an L1 signal. This code helps the receiver compute the distance from the satellite. A specific set of satellites used in calculating positions: three satellites for 2D fixes, four satellites for 3D fixes. All satellites visible to a GPS receiver at one time. The optimum constellation is the constellation with the lowest PDOP. See also PDOP.

C/A code CMR

Coarse Acquisition (C/A) code constellation

data logging

The process of recording satellite data in a file stored in the receiver or the datalogger memory. A message, included in the GPS signal, that reports on the location and health of the satellites as well as any clock correction. It includes information about the health of other satellites as well as their approximate position. See geodetic datum. Precise measurement of the relative position of two receivers tracking the same satellites simultaneously.

data message

datum Differential Positioning

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DOP

Dilution of Precision, an indicator of the quality of a GPS position. DOP takes into account the location of each satellite relative to other satellites in the constellation, as well as their geometry relative to the GPS receiver. A low DOP value indicates a higher probability of accuracy. Standard DOPs for GPS applications are: PDOP Position (three coordinates) RDOP Relative (Position, averaged over time) HDOP Horizontal (two horizontal coordinates) VDOP Vertical (height only) TDOP Time (clock offset only)

Doppler shift

The apparent change in frequency of a signal caused by the relative motion of satellites and the receiver. Digital Terrain Model. An electronic representation of terrain in three dimensions. A type of receiver that uses both L1 and L2 signals from GPS satellites. A dual-frequency receiver can compute more precise position fixes over longer distances and under more adverse conditions because it compensates for ionospheric delays. A cartesian coordinate system used by the WGS-84 reference frame. In this coordinate system, the center of the system is at the earths center of mass. The z axis is coincident with the mean rotational axis of the earth and the x axis passes through 0 N and 0 E. The y axis is perpendicular to the plane of the x and z axes. Height above mean sea level. Vertical distance above the geoid.

DTM

dual-frequency

Earth-CenteredEarth-Fixed (ECEF)

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elevation mask

The angle below which Trimble recommends that you do not track satellites. Normally set to 13 degrees to avoid interference from buildings and trees as well as ground multipath errors. A mathematical model of the earth formed by rotating an ellipse around its minor axis. For ellipsoids that model the earth, the minor axis is the polar axis and the major axis is the equatorial axis. An ellipsoid is completely defined by specifying the lengths of both axes, or by specifying the length of the major axis and the flattening. The current satellite position predictions, transmitted in the data message. The measurement interval of a GPS receiver. The epoch varies according to the survey type: for real-time surveys it is set at one second for postprocessed surveys it can be set to a rate of between one second and one minute

ellipsoid

ephemeris

epoch

feature codes

Simple descriptive words or abbreviations that describe the features of a point. For more information see Chapter 5, Using Feature and Attribute Libraries. Indicates that the integer ambiguities have been resolved and a survey is initialized. This is the most precise type of solution. Indicates that the integer ambiguities have not been resolved, and that the survey is not initialized. Geometric Dilution of Precision. The relationship between errors in user position and time, and errors in satellite range. See also DOP.

fixed solution

float solution

GDOP

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geodetic datum

A mathematical model designed to fit part or all of the geoid (the physical earths surface). A geodetic datum is defined by the relationship between an ellipsoid and the center of the earth. It takes into account the size and shape of the ellipsoid, and the location of the center of the ellipsoid with respect to the center of the earth (a point on the topographic surface established as the origin of the datum). Various datums have been established to suit particular regions. For example, European maps are often based upon the European datum of 1950 (ED-50). Maps of the United States are often based upon the North American Datum of 1927 or 1983 (NAD-27, NAD-83). All GPS coordinates are based upon the WGS-84 datum surface.

geoid

The surface of gravitational equipotential that closely approximates mean sea level. Global Positioning System. Based on a constellation of 24 operational satellites orbiting the earth at a high altitude. A measure of time used by the NAVSTAR GPS system. GPS time is based on UTC but does not add periodic leap seconds to correct for changes in the earths period of rotation. Horizontal Dilution of Precision. See also DOP. The whole number of cycles in a carrier phase pseudorange between the GPS satellite and the GPS receiver. The band of charged particles 80 to 120 miles above the earths surface. The ionosphere affects the accuracy of GPS measurements if you measure long baselines using singlefrequency receivers.

GPS

GPS time

HDOP integer ambiguity

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L1

The primary L-band carrier used by GPS satellites to transmit satellite data. The frequency is 1575.42 MHz. It is modulated by C/A code, P-code, or Y-code, and a 50 bit/second navigation message. The secondary L-band carrier used by GPS satellites to transmit satellite data. The frequency is 1227.6 MHz. It is modulated by P-code or Y-code, and a 50 bit/second navigation message. The ellipsoid specified by a coordinate system. The WGS-84 coordinates are first transformed onto this ellipsoid, then converted to grid coordinates. Interference, similar to ghosting on a television screen. Multipath occurs when GPS signals traverse different paths before arriving at the antenna. A signal that traverses a longer path yields a larger pseudorange estimate and increases the error. Reflections from structures near the antenna can cause the incidence of multiple paths to increase. The 1500-bit navigation message broadcast by each satellite. This message contains system time, clock correction parameters, ionospheric delay model parameters, and details of the satellites ephemeris and health. The information is used to process GPS signals to obtain user position and velocity. A standard, established by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), that defines electrical signals, data transmission protocol, timing, and sentence formats for communicating navigation data between marine navigation instruments. A form of error checking used in binary digital data storage and transfer. Options for parity checking include Even, Odd, or None.

L2

local ellipsoid

multipath

NAVDATA

NMEA

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P-code

The precise code transmitted by the GPS satellites. Each satellite has a unique code that is modulated onto both the L1 and L2 carrier waves. The P-code is replaced by a Y-code when Anti-Spoofing is active. Position Dilution of Precision, a unitless figure of merit expressing the relationship between the error in user position and the error in satellite position. Geometrically, PDOP is proportional to 1 divided by the volume of the pyramid formed by lines running from the receiver to four satellites observed. Values considered good for positioning are small (for example, 3). Values greater than 7 are considered poor. Small PDOP is associated with widely separated satellites. PDOP is related to horizontal and vertical DOP by PDOP2=HDOP2+VDOP2. See also DOP. The highest PDOP value at which a receiver will compute positions. To process satellite data on a computer after it has been collected. Pseudorandom number, a sequence of digital 1s and 0s that appear to be randomly distributed like noise, but that can be exactly reproduced. PRN codes have a low autocorrelation value for all delays or lags except when they are exactly coincident. Each NAVSTAR satellite can be identified by its unique C/A and P pseudorandom noise codes, so the term PRN is sometimes used as another name for GPS satellite or SV.

PDOP

PDOP mask

postprocess

PRN

projection

Projections are used to create flat maps that represent the surface of the earth or parts of that surface.

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QC records

Quality Control records. With precise positioning applications, this receiver option lets you process RTCM-104 corrections and satellite data in real time to provide position precision statistics. During initialization, the receiver determines the integer number of wavelengths between each satellite and the GPS antenna phase center. For a particular set of integers, it works out the probability that this is the correct set. The receiver then calculates the ratio of the probability of correctness of the currently-best set of integers to the probability of correctness of the next-best set. A high ratio indicates that the best set of integers is much better than any other set. (This gives us confidence that it is correct.) The ratio must be above 5 for New Point and OTF initializations. Relative Dilution of Precision. See also DOP. See base station. Root Mean Square. This is used to express the accuracy of point measurement. It is the radius of the error circle within which approximately 70% of position fixes are to be found. It can be expressed in distance units or in wavelength cycles. Any mobile GPS receiver and field computer collecting data in the field. The position of a roving receiver can be differentially corrected relative to a stationary base GPS receiver. Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, a commission established to define a differential data link for the real-time differential correction of roving GPS receivers. There are two types of RTCM differential correction messages, but all Trimble GPS receivers use the newer Type 2 RTCM protocol. Real-time kinematic, a type of GPS survey.

ratio

RDOP reference station RMS

rover

RTCM

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single-frequency

A type of receiver that only uses the L1 GPS signal. There is no compensation for ionospheric effects. Signal-to-Noise Ratio, a measure of the strength of a satellite signal. SNR ranges from 0 (no signal) to around 35. Satellite Vehicle (or Space Vehicle). Time Dilution of Precision. See also DOP. Time of Week in seconds, from midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning GPS time. The process of receiving and recognizing signals from a satellite. Universal Time Coordinated. A time standard based on local solar mean time at the Greenwich meridian. See also GPS time. Vertical Dilution of Precision. See also DOP. Wide Area Augmentation System. A satellite-based system that broadcasts GPS correction information. WAAS capable GPS receivers can track WAAS satellites. WAAS is synonymous with the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and Japans Multifunctional Transport Satellite Space-based Augmentation System (MSAS). World Geodetic System (1984), the mathematical ellipsoid used by GPS since January 1987. See also ellipsoid. An encrypted form of the information contained in the P-code. Satellites transmit Y-code in place of P-code when Anti-Spoofing is in effect.

SNR

SV TDOP TOW

tracking

UTC

VDOP WAAS

WGS-84

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Symbols
.csv file. See Comma Delimited file .dc file. See Data Collector file .ggf file . See Geoid Grid file angle display format 58 Angles and distance, conventional point measurement method 346 Angles, conventional point measurement method 346 annotation to end of element 146 antenna (external), icon 7 antenna height calculating coordinates 301 changing to improve initialization 267 editing 15 measuring 218 offset points 16 on range pole 219 using a tripod 220 with ground plane 221 antenna height record, if changed 185 Antenna Phase Center (APC) 218 antenna type customizing Survey Style 197 selecting using Style wizard 193 specifying 204 Antenna.ini file 222 apc. See Antenna Phase Center Apply softkey 277 arc defining circular 140 defining features 125 defining road 136 deleting 17 direction from start point 125 staking out 320
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abbreviations, stationing 97 Accept softkey 140 accepting a screen 12 acknowledging a message 19 adaptor cable 230 adding coordinates later, conventional 356 feature code 84 feature code library 83 observations for resection 353 points to calibration 276 points to resection 354 additional control 32 adjusted traverse point search class 181 storing 181 adjusting coordinates 27 adjusting the double-tap speed 415 alignment changes direction 140 different start and end 94 Angle and distance, stakeout display setting 382

Index staking out, conventional 389 stationing along 126 storing 127 tangents 128 area, computing enclosed 160 arrow in graphical display screen 310 arrow keys, navigating the database 15 arrows in graphical display screen 290 arrows, solid or hollow 383 ASCII data receiving from external device 77 sending to external device 74 transferring grid coordinates 72 assigning Control class 427 As-staked class points 304, 425 as-staked point measuring, conventional 384 measuring, GPS 298 measuring, roading 113 setting details 209 setting details, conventional 338 Asymmetric parabola, defining 140 attribute data capture, improving 87 attribute icon 84 attribute library, transferring 83 attributes collecting using note records 89 entering 87 no predefined 89 predefined 86 repeating for feature 87 storing additional information 86 what they are 82 when resurveying 88 Auto calibrate inspecting results 282 setting 279 setting tolerances 211 switching on/off 211 using 277 auto end point, setting 207 Auto mode 21 automatic calibration 272 initialization 265 point naming during data transfer 75 point numbering 206 termination, Rapid point 297 termination, topo point 207 automatic tracking by servo or robotic instruments during remote operation 379 automatic turning when using servo or robotic instruments 372 Autonomous observation class 303 autonomous position starting first base 225 available radio frequencies 239 averaging matched pair 364 azimuth calculating 155 display 63 origin for offset points 185 using Trimble Survey Controller to calculate 162 when using quadrant bearings 155

B
back tangent 125, 128 back-processing data 268 Backsight class points 304, 425 backsight point checking 366 measuring 345 measuring multiple times 340 backsight point, both faces 364 bad initialization, effect of 265 bandwidth, low radio 200

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Index base receiver antenna configuration 197 external radio 198 postprocessed survey setup 239 real-time and postprocessed survey setup 242 real-time survey setup 227 satellites tracked 286 setting up for GPS survey 224 starting before rover 225 support for multiple survey types 200 Base screen 245 Base softkey 286 Base started message 245 base station coordinates for GPS survey 224 entering coordinates 243 set up relative to another base 225 swapping during a rover survey 269 base stations linked by baseline 227 multiple 235 base survey ending 246 starting 242 battery changing 413 charging 413 installing 412 baud rate, set automatically 243 bearings magnetic 65 using quadrant 12, 155 before creating a job, settings 42 benchmarks, working without 34 Between two points method, Cogo Compute azimuth 162 boundary calculating misclosure 133 keying in 132 Bowditch traverse adjustment 177 Brng-dist intersect method Cogo Intersections 158 broadcast 244 Broadcast format field 200 broadcast message format 200 RTK and RTCM 201 broadcast radio antenna, height of 235 bulls-eye symbol 311

C
calculating area 160 geoid-ellipsoid separation 34 traverse 177 values 13 calculating intersections 156160 calculations See also Cogo menu Trimble Survey Controller 422 calculator operators, in-field calculator 13 calibrating 43 before staking out 308 different terms 225 magnetic compass in laser 405 the touch screen 414 to local control 32 using the Trimble Survey Controller 274 calibration 27 automatic 211, 279 automatic during RTK survey 277 copying 32 exception to search rules 428 GPS point names 280 if tolerances exceeded 281 keying in 44

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Index notes and recommendations 272 point names 211 recalculating 276 scale factor 210 summary of output 29 when required 30 when to perform one 308 calibration points choosing observation type 210 measuring 299 measuring for automatic calibration 279 naming 211 placing 273 storing 280 calibrations, if different 47 catch point construction offsets 110 determining 111 staking out 96 values 114 catch position, side slope 109 caution 16, 30, 43, 152, 184, 212, 225, 230, 244, 308, 405 cellular modem commands 204 cellular modem icon 7 center point filled in, conventional 384 center point of arc 125 centimeter-level precision kinematic survey 248 chainage. See stationing changing automatic calibration results 282 coordinate view 16, 58 feature and attribute library 86 feature code with attributes 84 initialization times 212 instrument height before resection 350 occupation times for FastStatic points 208 stakeout defaults, conventional 379 Survey Style during survey 357 target height 365 units 12 changing the face 398 Check class points 300, 304, 425 Check mark softkey 280 check marks in Instrument/Satellites screen 285 Check mode 21 check point, measuring 300 Check shot screen 366 checkshot, conventional 366 Chk BS softkey 367 choosing coordinate system for GPS survey 24 differential survey type 215 survey type 192 chord length 125 circuit of points, computing misclosure 133 circular arc, defining 140 Clarion radio 237 class, point 304 classification of points 303 hierarchy 425 Clear To Send (CTS) 206 clock, setting time, setting 415 clockwise arc 125 CMR See Compact Measurement Record format CntL1 column 286 Coarse mode 309 code assigning offset 98 for subdivided points 66 in Confirm staked deltas 96

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Index Code field, entering feature code from library 85 Cogo 49, 61 Cogo functions, what they do 151 Cogo menu 5 Compute area 160 Compute azimuth 162 Compute distance 166 Intersections 156 Subdivide a line 169 Subdivide an arc 172 Traverse 177 Cogo settings 61 Cogo softkey in some Cogo fields 153 COM ports, diagram 411 combined GPS and conventional calibration 272 combined GPS and conventional survey coordinate system 39, 43, 345 combining face 1 and face 2 observations 340, 364 Comma Delimited file 70, 73, 74, 340 Comma Separated Values file. See Comma Delimited file Compact Measurement Record (CMR) format 200 compass rule method of traverse adjustment 177 compass traverse adjustment method 341 compass, laser rangefinder 407 components, choosing for resection calculation 354 Compute area 160 Compute azimuth 162 Compute distance 166 computed points, classification of 303 computing enclosed area 160 Configuration menu 5 Controller menu 5 Job menu 5 Job/Cogo settings 61 Job/Units 58 Survey Styles 215 Survey Styles menu 5 configuration of connected GPS receiver 289 configuring job units 58 laser rangefinder 406 radio as repeater 238 Trimble Survey Controller for use with conventional instrument 330 connected receiver, information about 284 connecting to Trimbles conventional instrument 344 TSCe and other device 72 connectors, diagram 411 construction offsets, catch point 110 continuous points configuring 209 icon 8 measuring line of 297 Control class points 304, 425 setting 426 Control class, assigning to a point 427 control points distribution of local 29 from archives 24 measuring 274 placing 29 transferring 273 Controller menu 5 controls 397 conventional instrument corrections 60 corrections warning 337 icons 7 menu 396 no calibration 272

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Index null (?) coordinates 46 offsets 184 robotic 397 Search class 303 settings 432 staking out a road 103 viewing type 396 with laser rangefinder 334, 404 conventional observations, combining with GPS measurements 24, 39, 43 conventional survey defining a coordinate system 39 ground level measurements 39 Scale factor only 45 vectors 301 Conventional Survey Style 330 options 331 conventions, tangents 127 converging lines, from measured points 189 converting NEE or LLH to WGS-84 226 coordinate geometry See Cogo coordinate system 24, 39 changing 308 choosing for GPS survey 24 combining GPS and conventional observations 345 defining for new conventional survey 39 defining for new GPS survey 38 if unknown 43 if unsure 39 local 25 no ellipsoid distances 62 U.S. State Plane 1927 32 U.S. State Plane 1983 32 coordinate value is "?" 59 coordinate view changing 58 changing for a point 17 changing when reviewing the database 16 options 58 storing 122 coordinates adding later, conventional 356 base station 224 calculating in your local system 28 changing 422 choosing for GPS survey 24 combining local grid 273 different 226 entering base station 243 instrument unknown, resection 349 keying in grid 278 known for instrument and backsight 346 known instrument, unknown backsight 347 NAD83 224 transforming local geodetic to local grid 26 unknown, conventional 355 coordinates, setting display of 58 Copy duplicate points field 47 copying calibration 32 data between jobs 46 job 46 receiver files 287 road definition 134 corrections 60 automatic checking 345 conventional instrument 337 messages 345 counterclockwise arc 125 cross fall, changing definition 145 cross-track in Navigate to point 289 using during stakeout 312

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Index CTS. See Clear To Send curvature & refraction, setting 337 curvature correction 63 custom radio, defining 204 customizing Trimble Survey Styles 197 cut ditch width 147 cut slope values 146 cut, staking out a line 314 cut, with DTM 392 cycles tracked, list of 286 date, setting 415 datum grid, NADCON 32 datum transformation 25 calculated by Trimble Survey Controller 272 calibration output 29 if unknown 28 not defined 226 starting base without 30 starting survey without 30 using published parameters 28 default settings elevation mask 196, 203 logging interval 194 PDOP 196, 203 PP initialization times 212 defining features of a arc 125 local ellipsoid 45 delayed transmission 235 Deleted class points 305, 425 Deleted classification 18 deleted observations, resection 354 deleted point 18 search rules 423 deleting feature code 84 point, line, arc 17 resection observations 354 delta angle 125 Delta angle and radius method 130 deltas, stakeout 209 dependent points, resolving coordinates 422 dependent vectors 422 design elevation is ? 114 design information, display 123, 126 desktop, adding a program to 416 Details softkey 353 detecting an incorrect initialization 265

D
data collecting sufficient 268 copying between jobs 46 entering 11 stored in job 42 data collecting 203 data collector specifying 203 Data Collector (.dc) file deleted records 18 transferring 68, 72 Data Dictionary Editor software 86 data export, setting units 74 data format sending files 74 data rate, changing radio 238 data transfer 68 database navigating and reviewing 15 Search class 425 search order 424 search rules 304, 423 storing arc 127 storing line 123 storing note 149 Trimble Survey Controller 422

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Index different calibrations 47 coordinates, database and broadcast point 226 differential GPS survey altering elevation mask 203 field techniques 216 real-time, starting 259 types of 214 digital terrain model See DTM direct/reverse measurements 364 direction = right 125 direction arrow See arrow in graphical display screen direction of arc 125 disabled satellite 285 disconnecting the TSCe 245 display azimuth 63 conventional format 380 conventional observations 335 GPS Surveyor or Target centered mode 209 grid azimuth 63 grid deltas 310 grid distance 63 point symbols 50 quadrant bearings 58 South azimuth 64 stakeout, conventional 338 WGS-84, local, or grid coordinates 301 zooming in 311 displaying, GPS time and week 288 distance between two points, calculating 13, 155 setting units 58 using laser rangefinder 408 distances effect on computed area 161 for Cogo calculations 154 ground, grid, or ellipsoid 61 Distances, stakeout display setting 382 distribution of control points 29 double-tap, adjusting the speed 415 DTM (digital terrain model) staking out, conventional 392 DTM file transferring 68 dual-frequency receiver FastStatic occupation times 295 initialization 261 initializing postprocessed survey 267 duplicate observation tolerance check 340 duplicate point actions 212 conventional 339 Duplicate Point Actions (Rounds) 372 duplicate point tolerance check 341

E
Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed (ECEF) coordinates point stored as 301 viewing 58 editing feature code 85 measured point 96 options in Survey Style 195 records in database 15 road 95 road, using Key in menu 148 Survey Style 197 Survey Style during survey 357 EDM precision field 332 elements keying in template 145 road, adding/deleting 136

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Index elevation based on geoid model 34 mask for differential GPS survey 203 mask in Instrument/Satellites screen 286 none calculated 355 ell (suffix) 62 ellipsoid distance display 62 local 25 separation from geoid 34 WGS-84 24, 25 embedded Cogo softkey 153 enclosed area, computing 160 ending base survey 246 rover survey 269 survey, conventional 357 entering data 11 job name 42 left and right templates 142 point name 153 quadrant bearings 12 entry spiral 137 equipment setup base, postprocessed survey 239 base, real-time and postprocessed survey 242 base, real-time survey 227 rover, postprocessed survey 255 rover, real-time and postprocessed survey 257 rover, real-time survey 248 exit spiral 137 external antenna icon with antenna height 7 external device connecting to 74 receiving data from 77 sending ASCII data to 74 external power supply icon 6 external radio, using at base 198

F
face 1 (F1) and face 2 (F2) observations averaging 364 combining 340, 364 face, changing 398 failure, of Known Point initialization 266 FastStatic points configuring 208 measuring 295 FastStatic survey 255 changing point occupation times 208 no topo points 294 point occupation times 295 satellite tracking between points 296 Feature and Attribute Editor 86 feature and attribute library changing 86 creating using Trimble Survey Controller 83 transferring 83 feature code adding, editing, deleting 84 changing if attributes 84 names and symbols 86 points with same 90 selecting from feature and attribute library 85 transferring file 68 with predefined attributes 86 without predefined attributes 89 feature coding, what it is 82 field techniques for differential surveys 216 files renaming 46

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Index transferring between TSCe and office computer 68 Files menu Copy data between jobs 47 Job management 42 Map of current job 48 Review current job 15, 301 Status of current job 55 fill slope values 146 fill, staking out a line 314 fill, with DTM 392 Filter softkey 49 point symbols 50 Find softkey 280 graphical display screen 281 Fine mode 309 Fine softkey 311 Finish softkey 80 firmware options (receiver), viewing 289 fixed height range pole 219 height if 4800 receiver on 220 fixed height tripod, antenna height 220 Fixed mode 21, 265, 268 Fixed, Observation class 303 flashing radio data light 245 Float mode 21, 265, 268 working in 262 Float, Observation class 303 flow control See Clear To Send forward tangent 128 forward/backward values, staking out road 104 frequency, changing radio 238 From point 125 FTP site xx functions, accessing job 357 Geoid Grid (.ggf) file 34 geoid model transferring 72 using 34 geoid, what it is 34 geometry of observations, resection 349 GPS coordinates, converting to local grid 32 data files, transferring with .dc files 72 measurements, scaling in a calibration 210 measuring calibration points 279 position of sun 186 time 288 use of WGS-84 ellipsoid 25 week 288 GPS point name field 280 GPS receiver, display of configuration 289 GPS survey 43 defining a coordinate system 38, 43 GPS Surveyor centered display mode 209 GPS time, display of 288 GPS Total Station 4700 receiver base, postprocessed survey 241 base, real-time survey 232 connecting radio 228, 232 external radio at base 198 icon 6 radio solutions 234 rover, postprocessed survey 256 GPS Total Station 4800 receiver antenna height, tripod 220 base, postprocessed survey 240 base, real-time survey 230 external radio at base 198 icon 6 measuring height, range pole 219 measuring height, tripod 220

G
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Index radio solutions 234 rover in real-time survey, internal radio 253 rover, postprocessed survey 255, 256 rover, real-time survey 251 GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver base receiver 228 exporting files 288 real-time survey 228 setting up 227 GPS Total Station 5700 receiver 248, 249, 255, 287 GPS Total Station receivers 197, 198 GPS week, display of 288 GPS with conventional, choosing coordinate system 24, 39 GPSurvey software back-processing data 268 transferring control points 273 transferring GPS data files 72 transferring grid coordinates 279 grade display format 59 for a line 123 for an arc 126 when staking out slope from arc 325 when staking out slope from line 319 graphical display screen arrows, conventional 383 conventional 381 using the arrow 310 using the arrows 290 grid (suffix) 62, 63 grid 0, azimuths 185 grid azimuth, displaying 63 grid coordinates displaying 58 displaying local 38 for base station 243 increasing N/E, S/W, N/W or S/E 64 keying in 278 map of current job 48 selecting for calibration 273 transferring 279 grid deltas display of 310 setting 210 grid distance 63 between points, displaying 154 grid points in job database 48 grid, short for local grid coordinates 26 grnd (suffix) 62, 63 ground coordinate systems 36 ground distance 62 ground plane, what it does 221

H
H.Dist delta, conventional 347 HA VA angle display field 60 HA VA status rate, setting 332 hard reset 417 hardware in a Survey Style 197 viewing receiver options 289 height details, offsets 184 height of antenna on range pole 219 on tripod 220 with ground plane 221 height of radio broadcast antenna 235 Here softkey 244 high PDOP warnings 203 hinge position, side slope 109 horizon in Instrument/Satellites plot screen 287 horizontal adjustment why you need 27

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Index horizontal alignment adding to new road definition 135, 139 methods 137 road elements 93 road with only 134 horizontal and vertical adjustments as calibration output 29 horizontal control 28 horizontal offset is ? 114 for an RTK & infill rover survey 261 for centimeter-level precision 248 if lost during RTK survey 264 if retained during PP infill survey 261 methods of 268 minimizing multipath 267 No initialization method 259 no transfer between RTK and PP infill 260 postprocessed survey 267 quickest 266 recommended procedure for New Point or OTF RTK 266 RTK methods 264 RTK rover survey 259 using Known Point method 265 working without 262, 268 initialization times defining 212 postprocessed kinematic survey 268 real-time kinematic survey 264 inspecting and changing results of automatic calibration 282 instrument controls 397 instrument height, changing before resection 350 Instrument menu 5 Copy receiver files 287 Navigate to point 289 Options 289 Position 287 Receiver status 288 Satellites 284 Station setup details 396 Target 401 instrument on line, display if 383 instrument parameters, conventional 331 instrument precision fields 333 instrument, turning 397 integrity of survey 225

I
icons attribute 84 conventional instrument 7 point, roading 107 staking out road 102 static 7 inaccessible point using conventional instrument 362 with horizontal distance 363 inclinometer 406 incomplete details 12 increasing site radio coverage 235 increasing stationing, direction of 128 in-field calculator 13 infill starting and stopping 259 information about connected receiver 284 about other manuals xx about satellite 285 initialization automatic 265 detecting an incorrect 265 effect of multipath 265 for a dual-frequency RTK rover survey 264
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Index interpolated slope value, road 108 interpolating superelevation and widening values 143 template element values 141 Intersection point and tangents method 132 intersection points changing coordinate system or calibration 152 keying in 125 intersections, calculating 156 iono-free solution 21 Key in menu Boundary 132 editing road using 148 Notes 149 Templates 144 Key in Points screen base station coordinates 243 grid coordinates 278 Key in softkey 280 keyed in points classification of 303 search rules 423 keying in boundary 132 elements in template 145 note 149 templates 144 kinematic real-time (RTK), initialization 264 kinematic control point, automatic storage 207 kinematic survey, centimeter-level precision 248 known coordinates for instrument point and backsight point 346 known coordinates for instrument point, unknown coordinates for backsight point 347 Known Point initialization effect of multipath 265 performing 265 postprocessed survey 268

J
job 42 configuring units 58 creating 42 entering name 42 map 48 name display 42 opening, copying, deleting, undeleting 46 reviewing 15 status 55 job functions, accessing 357 job operations, starting 42 Joystick mode 399

K
Key in Arcs Delta angle and radius method 130 Intersection point and tangents method 132 Two points and radius method 129 Key in Lines, Two points method 124 Key In menu 122

L
L1 softkey 286 L1/L2 satellites, viewing 284 L2 softkey 286 label, changing for a point 50

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Index language file, transferring 68 laser rangefinder configuration 406 configuring a Survey Style 404 displaying inclination 60 displaying VA 60 in Trimble Survey Style 196 offsets 184 parameters with conventional instrument 334 Search class 303 supported 404 using 404 Laser softkey 408 Laser VA display field 60 Latitude, Longitude, Height (LLH) coordinates 226 left arc 125 left of center line 98 left template, entering 142 Library softkey 85 line defining, road 136 deleting 17 staking out, conventional 386 staking out, GPS 314 stationing along 123 storing 123 line of continuous topo points, measuring 297 list of satellites 284 List softkey 11, 13, 95 local (suffix) 63 local control in calibration 27 minimum points 29 scaling GPS measurements 210 local coordinate system 25 defining without map projection 28 local datum 25 local ellipsoid, keying in coordinate system 45 local geodetic coordinates displaying 301 starting base survey 243 local grid coordinates combining 273 displaying 301 from GPS measurements 31 from WGS-84 coordinates 38 real-time survey 38 local system, calculating coordinates in 28 local time 87 local, short for local geodetic coordinates 26 locating a point using arrow display 311 locating and locking on target 399 lock, if lost 268 logging interval base and rover 203 default 194 long time to initialize 265 low radio bandwidth 200 lowering elevation mask 203

M
mag (suffix) 63 magnetic declination 65 laser rangefinder 405 magnetic north azimuths 185 value relative to true north 66 main menu 3 maintaining, the TSCe data collector 417 manual calibration 272, 274 Map of current job screen 48 map projection 26 if unknown 28 using published details 28

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Index matched pair record deleting a face 1 or face 2 observation 18 face 1 and face 2 365 in the database search rules 428 maximum offset 98 Maximum slope field 211 mean sea level (MSL), relationship to geoid 34 mean turned angle in the database search rules 428 mean turned angle record 364 mean turned angle, deleting a face 1 or face 2 observation 18 Measure laser points 407 Measure softkey 407 measured coordinates 273 measured points calibrating using 272 classification of 303 reviewing 15 search rules 423 measurements, making 371 measuring a Point in a Round of Observations 371 antenna heights 218 as-staked position, road 113 backsight point 345 calibration points, using GPS 279 continuous topo points 297 FastStatic points 295 observed control points 296 point using laser rangefinder 407 points, using conventional instrument 360 Rapid points 297 rounds of angles 340, 368 rounds of observations with a conventional instrument 368 topo point 294 measuring tape, using 220 memory of connected GPS receiver 288 menu item, selecting 3 Menu key 3 messages responding to 19 Micro-centered antenna measuring height 220 misclosure, calculating 133 mode changing radio 238 Fine or Coarse 309 modeling the earths surface 25 more 226 moving around the database 15 moving target on line, conventional instrument 383 multipath effect on initialization 265 minimizing for OTF initialization 267 when initializing by OTF or New Point 265 multiple calibrations 272 points with same name 423 rovers 200 solutions, Cogo calculations 155 multiple base stations 235 multiple sets of angles 340, 368

N
NAD83 geodetic coordinates 224 NADCON datum grid 32 names of feature codes 86 Navigate to point 289

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Index navigating Coarse and Fine mode 309 database 15 once initialized 102 to a point 310 to non-side slope point 103 to side slope point 108 navigation display options, conventional 338 NEE coordinates See Northing, Easting, Elevation coordinates negative offset 98 new job creating 42 new point calculating coordinates from existing point 132 Next softkey 153 No initialization 262 No initialization option 268 no minimum occupation time Rapid points 297 No projection 28, 43 No transformation 28, 43 non-side slope point, navigating to 103 Normal class points 304, 425 Northing, Easting, Elevation (NEE) coordinates 226 note entering in Review 16 keying in 149 note records, attributes 89 Note softkey 16 null (?) coordinates 17 conventional instrument 46, 355 null (?) setting Azimuth 356 Horizontal angle 362 Instrument height 350 number of points for calibration 272

O
Observation class 303 observations geometry, resection 349 other, using in resection 354 skipping 373 observed control point measuring 296 observing a traverse 368 observing, a traverse 340 occupation times for FastStatic survey 295 offset calculating 184 horizontal or vertical 99 maximum 98 measuring 184 staking out road 95 using GPS 184 Offset (Offs>>) softkey 99 Offset menu options 99 offset points changed antenna height 15 changing coordinate system or calibration 184 coordinates not updated 16 older equipment 230 opening a job 46 operating temperature 417 Operator softkey 13 options in Survey Style, editing 195 Options softkey 61, 154 orientation, Instrument/Satellites plot screen 287 origin of calibration 273 of network, real-time survey 225 of survey 225 OTF (On-The-Fly) initialization 265 effect of multipath 265

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Index minimizing multipath 267 minimum number of L1/L2 satellites 264 RTK & infill survey 260 OTF (On-The-Fly) option if not installed 259 Other softkey 155 out of tolerance 212 output from calibration 29 Output additional code RTCM field 201 overwriting duplicate point 423 point with dependent vectors 423 transfer 75 overwriting duplicate 423 resurveying 88 staking out 308, 311 staking out, conventional 385 storage 301 turning to 398 point class 304 point coordinates are ? 17 point icon, roading 107 point name broadcast by the base 244 entering 153 if the same 226 length of 79 next free name search 300 shared by points 423 truncated by the broadcast message base station point name 244 point of curvature 128 point of tangency 128 point record, visible values in 16 point symbols 50 points choosing what to measure 294 of the same code, controlling 90 reviewing 15 selecting to send to external device 76 ports See also setting up base/rover receiver position errors 265 position, display of 287 positions, storing point as 301 positive offset 98

P
Pacific Crest radio 197, 237 Page Down softkey 15 Page Up softkey 15 PC card, icon 6 PDOP, defining mask for rover 203 pivot, options 143 placing, calibration points 273 plane projection calibration output 29 provided by Trimble Survey Controller 272 plot showing satellites 286 plugs, inserting into receiver ports 230 point changing coordinates of 422 changing label 50 classification 301 defining VPI 140 deleted 18 deleting 17 how it is stored 18 naming, automatic during data

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Index postprocessed infill, starting and stopping 259 postprocessed points, antenna height changed 15 postprocessed survey 255 collecting sufficient data 268 initialization 267 L1 and L2 frequencies 286 no stakeout 260 setting up base receiver 239 setting up rover receiver 255 starting rover 261 storing continuous points 209 power for TRIMTALK radio 234 status of connected GPS receiver 288 third-party radio 228, 232 power level icon 6 power source 412 PowerLiTE range pole, using 256 PP infill survey initializing 260 retaining initialization 261 PP initialization times, defining 212 PP kinematic survey initialization 261 setting up the base 239 setting up the rover 255 PPK survey 255 PPK=* mode 21 precision centimeter-level from kinematic survey 248 Coarse and Fine modes 309 precisions when recorded 303 predefined attributes 86 pressure, setting units 58 Prev softkey 153 prism constant setting, conventional 334 viewing 401 project height 37, 66 projected coordinates, in calibration 27 projection not defined 226 projection parameters, keying in 44 published parameters 28

Q
quadrant bearings displaying 58 entering 12 if Trimble Survey Controller uses 155 quality control information, storing 206

R
radio as repeater 237 available frequencies 239 change frequency, illegal to 239 changing frequency, mode, data rate 238 checking 245 configuring 238 connecting antenna first 242 connecting third party 228, 232 defining type 197 firmware version 239 increasing coverage of 235 low bandwidth 200 needed for RTK survey 258 overview 234 precision of measured points 234 real-time differential survey 216 reducing the effects of interference 234

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Index repeater options 237 RTK & infill rover survey 259 selecting 193 specifying 204 third-party, power to 228, 232 radio icon 7 radio interference 234 radio interference, reduce 235 Radio link down 260 Radio link up 261 Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) 200 Radio types 197 radius 125 range pole height if 4800 receiver mounted on 220 rangefinder. See laser rangefinder Rapid points configuring 208 for offset 184 measuring 297 using 208 Ready to Send 206 real-time and postprocessed survey setting up base receiver 242 setting up rover receiver 257 Real-time kinematic (RTK) initialization methods 264 initialization times 264 See also RTK real-time solutions radios 204 role of calibration 29 real-time survey defining radio solution 197 origin of network 225 satellites tracked by base 286 setting up base 227 setting up rover 248 starting the rover 259 using local grid coordinates 38 rebooting 416 recalculating a calibration 276 Receive softkey 79 receiver disconnecting from 245 memory and power status 288 ports, inserting plugs 230 viewing firmware version 289 receiver files 287 receiving data from external device 77 recharging the TSCe battery icon 6 recommended RTK initialization procedure 266 recording as-staked point 384 precisions 303 records, how they are stored 15 reducing discrepancies, local control and GPS 27 initialization times 212 occupation times, FastStatic points 208 redundancy, providing 272 related information xx release notes xx removing point from calibration calculation 282 renaming files 46 Repeat softkey 87 repeater configuring radio to use as 238 radio 237 replacing previous calibration 277 Resect softkey 350 resection adding points 354

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Index changing instrument height 350 coordinates for instrument point 349 doing a 350 geometry of observations 349 requirements 349 storing results 353 values computed by 349 Resection details screen 354 Resection point screen 355 Resection results screen 352 residuals disabling from round 376 display of calibration 276, 281 removing point with highest in calibration 282 showing resection 355 showing rounds 374 resolving coordinates of dependent points 422 Results softkey 276, 282 results, viewing 374, 375 resurveying a point 88 retrieving stored points 301 Review softkey 134 reviewing database 15 existing road definition 147 road 95 road or template component 147 right arc 125 right arrow softkey 9 right of center line 98 right template, entering 142 right/left values, staking out road 104 Rise, in grade field 59 RMS. See Root Mean Square indicator road adding/deleting element 136 coordinate system 30 copying file 46 deleted manually 425 display of values 104 editing definition 148 information about 93 keying in first component 141 navigating to point on 102 original definition in database 148 projection 30 reviewing and editing 95 selecting 95 slope value display 103 stakeout icons 102 staking out 92 staking out in two dimensions 134 staking out, conventional 103, 378, 393 typical cross-section 115 viewing component 147 road definition adding horizontal alignment 135, 139 copying 134 editing 148 naming 135 positioning templates 141 reviewing 147 road templates, working with 141 roading See Chapter 18 road-space coordinate frame 107 robotic instruments accurately sighting the target when using 371 automatic turning 372 configuring the Survey Style 332 operation 379 remote operation 357, 382, 384 using 397 Root Mean Square (RMS) indicator 22 rounds adding points 369 displaying of results 374

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Index measuring 368 rounds list building 368 default values 368 when complete 370 rounds of angles 340 rounds of observations measuring with a conventional instrument 368 rover receiver antenna configuration 197 postprocessed survey setup 255 real-time and postprocessed survey setup 257 real-time survey setup 248 setting up for GPS survey 248 rover survey ending 269 postprocessed, starting 261 real-time, starting 258 RTK & infill, starting 259 starting 257 using a different base station 269 roving point as second base station 227 RT diff & datalogging survey setting up the base 242 setting up the rover 257 RT differential mode 21 RT differential survey setting up the base 227 setting up the rover 248 RTCM. See Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services RTCM-SC104 version 2 broadcast message format 215 RTK & datalogging survey setting up the base 242 setting up the rover 257 RTK & infill survey initializing the rover 261 OTF initialization 260 setting up the base 242 setting up the rover 257 RTK initialization methods 264 recommended procedure 266 RTK survey See also Real-time kinematic automatic calibration 277 setting up the base 227 setting up the rover 248 starting 259 when to initialize 294 RTK survey mode 21 RTK=* mode 21 RTS. See Ready to Send Run, in grade field 59

S
Satel radio 197, 237 satellite disabled 285 information about 285 satellites for OTF initialization 264 getting information about 284 icon 8 list screen 284 plot showing 286 tracking the same 208 scale factor for horizontal adjustments 210 Scale factor only 62 option 45 screen accepting 12 calibrating 414 incomplete 12

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Index moving around 415 protecting 417 returning to 89 using the stylus 415 SDR33 output option 75 sea level distances 62 Search class 304, 425 Search classes, list of 304 search rules database 423 exceptions to 428 measured point, keyed in point 423 Select menu options, side slope 109 Select>> softkey 109 selecting menu item 3 points for calibration 274 points to external device 76 road 95 Send softkey 76 serial number of antenna 204 servo 397 servo instruments accurately sighting the target when using 371 automatic tracking during remote operation 379 automatic turning 372 configuring the Survey Style 333 remote operation 357, 382, 384 using 397 Set backsight field 332 setting as-staked point details, GPS 209 Auto calibrate 279 magnetic declination 405 system units 58 setting up base receiver for GPS survey 224 for stakeout using conventional instrument 378 GPS Total Station 4700 base receiver for real-time survey 232 GPS Total Station 4700 rover receiver for postprocessed survey 256 GPS Total Station 4800 base receiver for real-time survey 230 GPS Total Station 4800 rover receiver for postprocessed survey 255, 256 GPS Total Station 5700 Receiver 227 rover receiver for GPS survey 248 setting, time and date 415 settings 49, 61 before creating a job 42 shock 417 shortcut keys 412 side slope offset 102 Select menu options 109 side slope point, navigating to 108 signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) 284 single-frequency receiver FastStatic occupation times 295 initializing postprocessed survey 267 site calibration automatic 277 manual 274 Trimble Survey Controller adjustments 27 site, increasing radio coverage 235 skipping observations 373 slope distance 406 slope value, below icon 103 slope, changing between templates 108 SNR softkey 286 SNR. See signal-to-noise ratio SNRL1 and SNRL2 284 soft reset 416 softkeys, if more than four 9

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Index South azimuth displaying 64 specifying logging intervals 203 spiral defining entry/exit 137 Sta- softkey 97 Sta+ softkey 97 stake deltas 209 Stake to stake out arc options, conventional 391 stake out line options, conventional 389 stakeout auto turn 333, 379384 configuring the Survey Style when using servo instruments 333 conventional instrument 378 definitions 379 display settings 382 displaying stakeout list points in the map 50 measuring as-staked points 298 setting as-staked point details 209 settings 379 using cross-track function 312 viewing the deltas 209 when to calibrate 30, 272 Stakeout Arc 320 stakeout auto turn field 333 stakeout deltas 109 Stakeout Line 314 stakeout not possible in postprocessed survey 260 Stakeout option, conventional 338 Stakeout Point 311 methods 312 stakeout settings changing current survey, conventional 380 changing defaults, conventional 379 Stakeout turn to zero field 434 staking out arc, conventional 389 catch point 96 DTM, conventional 392 line, conventional 386 point, conventional 385 point, general procedure 308 road, conventional 393 using graphical display, conventional 381 See also Chapter 17 Start point, Element field 139 starting a base survey 242 starting a rover survey 257 postprocessed 261 real-time 258 RTK & infill 259 starting and stopping infill 259 starting job operations 42 starting RTK rover, exception to search rules 428 static icon during Known Point initialization 266 static point icon 7 station index setting in the Survey Style 202 setting the default 202 station setup conventional instrument 345 coordinates unknown, conventional 355 viewing details 396 station value incrementing in Stakeout Arc 321 incrementing in Stakeout Line 315 stationing along a line 123 along an arc 126 effect on back tangent 127

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Index list of abbreviations 97 positioning templates 141 setting units 58 status line GPS mode display 21 list of icons 6 responding to message 21 status of current job 55 storage card, built-in 416 Store and reorient option 340 stored points classification of 303 retrieving 301 stored, to see how a point is 18 storing automatic 88, 207 calibration points 280 Cogo results 152 continuous points 297 FastStatic point 295 note 149 observed control point 296 points as vectors or positions 301 Rapid point 297 resection results 353 topo point 295 Style wizard 193 customizing hardware 197 Subdivide a line 169 Subdivide an arc 172 subdivided points, code 66 subrecords, in feature codes 84 Sun softkey 287 sun, angle from 185 superelevation defining where applied 143 road record 93 supported laser rangefinders 406 survey ending base 246 ending, conventional 357 observing good practices 248 origin 225 preserving integrity 225 Survey menu Continuous topo 297 End survey 246, 357 generating 193 Measure points, topo points 294, 295, 296, 297 Offsets 184 rover survey 257 Select Survey Style, base survey 242 Site calibration 282 Start base receiver 242 survey mode 265 Survey Style concept and use 192 correcting 197 creating a differential 215 creating a GPS 198 customizing 197 editing during a survey 357 options in 195 same at base and rover 257 to start base survey 242 to start rover survey 257 using conventional instrument 330 using Trimble GPS 195 with laser rangefinder 404 survey type 198 choosing 192 keeping the same 200 with multiple rovers 200 Survey/Measure points screen, conventional 360 SV numbers in Instrument/Satellites screen 286

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Index swapping base stations 269 symbols displaying 50 feature codes 86 in-field calculator 13 not supported in feature and attribute libraries 86 symmetrical parabola, defining 140 system setting units 58 settings and corrections 60 definition 141 keying in 144 tip 87, 96, 134, 136, 140, 146, 153, 197, 200, 208, 220, 221, 224, 235, 267, 280, 296 To point 125 tolerance settings 372 tolerance, out of 212 tolerances for duplicate point, conventional 339 if exceeded 281 setting conventional display 338 setting for Auto calibrate 211 setting for duplicate points 212 Topcon instrument output options 75 topographic (topo) points automatic storage 207 for offset 184 measuring 294 measuring, conventional 361 methods, conventional 361 parameters 206 parameters, conventional 335 transferring control points for calibration 273 feature and attribute library 83 files between TSCe and office computer 68 geoid model file 35 grid coordinates 279 Trimble Survey Office project 72 transformation, no 43 transit method of traverse adjustment 177 transit traverse adjustment method 341 transmission delay 235 Traverse 177 observing 368 traverse adjusting 177

T
tangent back, forward 128 length 125 naming conventions 127 target conventional instrument 333, 383 locating and locking on 399 Target centered display mode 209 target height changing between observations 365 if changed 340 target in use, viewing 401 TDS output option 75 temperature, setting units 58 template changing element default code 96 component, viewing 147 keying in elements 145 name selected 142 road name 94 road records 93 viewing component 147 templates defining position in road

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Index options in the Survey Style 341 valid points 178 traverse adjustment compass method 341 linear 341 methods 341 transit method 341 weighted 341 Traverse options 341 tribrach 230 Trimble Geomatics Office software Feature and Attribute Editor 86 uploading a feature and attribute library 83 uploading control points 273 uploading grid coordinates 279 Trimble GPS Survey Style 195 using defaults 194 Trimble logo 3 Trimble radio connection GPS Total Station 4700 228, 232 Trimble Survey Controller software what it does 2 Trimble Survey Office software transferring a feature and attribute library 83 transferring GPS data files 72 transferring grid coordinates 279 Trimbles conventional instrument TSCe connected to 344 TRIMCOMM radio 197 TRIMMARK radio 197 TRIMTALK 450/450S radio, connecting 233 TRIMTALK radio power source 234 tripod 230 height if 4800 receiver mounted on 220 true north, azimuths 185 truncating point names 79 TSCe data collector calibrating the screen 414 care and maintenance 417 caring for 417 COM ports 411 connecting to other device 72 connecting to third-party conventional instrument 344 connecting to Trimbles conventional instrument 344 disconnecting 245 front view 410 passive touch interface 414 rebooting 416 top view 411 transfer port 78 turning the conventional instrument 397 with laser rangefinder 404 turning off duplicate point warning 212 turning the conventional instrument 385, 397 two dimensions, road definition 134 two faces, order measured 364 Two points and radius method 129 Two points method 124 two-dimensional position 98 two-dimensional survey no elevations 355 type of survey See survey type types 68

U
U.S. State Plane 1927 32 U.S. State Plane 1983 32 unable to occupy point 184 uncorrected antenna height, averaging 221

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Index underscore symbol 86 units setting 58 when exporting data 74 Units softkey 12 unknown instrument coordinates, resection 349 unknown instrument point, no known backsight 355 unreliable resection results 349 update notes xx updating display 311 Use another base option 269 using offsets 184 target and prism constant 401 viewing results 374

W
WAAS field 202 WAAS icon 8 WAAS mode 22 WAAS See Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS, Observation class 303 walkie-talkie radio 208 warning connecting radio antenna 242 corrections applied, conventional 337 deleted observations, resection 354 more values needed 12 units setting 74 WAVE processor 268 WGS84 (suffix) 63 WGS-84 coordinates displaying 301 keyed in vs autonomous position 224 points stored as 302 sources of 224 starting base survey 243 usefulness 24 WGS-84 ellipsoid used by GPS 25 using 34 WGS-84 position as origin of survey 225 when to calibrate 278 Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) 214 in a differential survey 215 in an RTK survey 202 using in a differential survey 214 Wide Area RTK 262, 263 widening as positive value 144

V
V.Dist delta, conventional 347 V.Dist null (?) 94 values, calculating 13 vectors dependent 422 from absolute position 225 points stored as 302 vertical adjustments 27 geoid model 34 maximum slope 211 why you need 27 vertical alignment road elements 93 start and end point 140 vertical control 28 View deltas before storage field 113 viewing conventional instrument type 396 resection observation details 353 resection point residuals 354 results of automatic calibration 282 road definition 147

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Index defining where applied 143 road record 93 World Wide Web site xix

Z
Zeiss output options 75 zenith 287 zero datum transformation 29 zone coordinates 346 zoom factor in the stakeout graphical display 309 setting in the Survey Style 210 switching from Coarse to Fine mode 309 zoom softkey 49

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