Total Station Notes
Total Station Notes
Total Station Notes
3. Horizontal distance.
Data collected and processed in a Total Station can be downloaded to computers for further
processing.
Electronic Notebook
• The “brains” of the total station. The notebook will record, calculate, and even
manipulate field data automatically saving valuable time and manpower.
• The electronic notebook records the slope distance, horizontal and vertical angles from
the total station and can perform numerous calculations using operating software which
is loaded into the unit.
• SDR 33 is an electronic notebook made by Sokkia. Cost is approximately $4000 and
can store up 2MB of readings and analysis.
• the main menu of the notebook is made up of a number of directories:
1) Function menu 2) Survey menu 3) COGO menu 4) Road menu 5) Level menu
2. Never store the instrument in extreme temperatures and avoid sudden changes of
temperature.
3. When not using the instrument, place it in the case to avoid shock, dust, and humidity.
4. If there is a great difference in temperature between the work site and the instrument storage
location leave the instrument in the case until it adjusts to the temperature of the surrounding
environment.
5. Please remove the battery for separate storage if the instrument is to be in storage for an
extended time. The battery should be charged once a month during storage.
6. The instrument should be placed in its carrying case during transportation. It is recommended
that the original packing case be used for cushioning during extended transportation.
7. Be sure to secure the instrument with one hand when mounting or removing from the tripod.
8. Clean exposed optical parts with degreased cotton or lens tissue only.
9. Clean the instrument's surface with a woolen cloth when finished with use. Dry it
immediately if it gets wet.
10. Check the battery, functions, and indications of the instrument as well as its initial setting
and correction parameters before operating.
11. Unless you are a maintenance specialist do not attempt to disassemble the instrument for
any reason. Unauthorized disassembly of the instrument can result in a void warranty.
12. The total stations emit a laser during operation. DO NOT stare into the beam or laser source
when instrument is in operation.
Total station surveying - defined as the use of electronic survey equipment used to perform
horizontal and vertical measurements in reference to a grid system (e.g. UTM, mine grid)
10. Calculation of coordinates is very fast and accurate. Even corrections for temperature
and pressure are automatically made.
11. Computers can be employed for map making and plotting contour and cross-sections.
Contour intervals and scales can be changed in no time.
It is possible to set required units for distance, temperature and pressure (FPS or SI). Surveyor
can select measurement mode like fine, coarse, single or repeated.
When target is sighted, horizontal and vertical angles as well as sloping distances are measured
and by pressing appropriate keys they are recorded along with point number. Heights of
instrument and targets can be keyed in after measuring them with tapes. Then processor
computes various information about the point and displays on screen.
This information is also stored in the electronic notebook. At the end of the day or whenever
electronic note book is full, the information stored is downloaded to computers.
The point data downloaded to the computer can be used for further processing. There are
software like auto civil and auto plotter clubbed with AutoCad which can be used for plotting
contours at any specified interval and for plotting cross-section along any specified line.