TPS300 Basic Series: User Manual TC (R) 303/305/307

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TPS300 Basic Series
User Manual TC(R)303/305/307

Version 3.5
English
Electronical Total Station Symbols used in this manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica The symbols used in this User Manual have the following
Geosystems Total Station. meanings:
This manual contains important safety directions DANGER:

(refer to section "Safety directions") as well as
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
instructions for setting up the instrument and
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
operating it. Please read this User Manual
serious injury.
carefully to achieve maximum efficiency from your
Instrument.
WARNING:
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unintended use which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
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indicated on the label in the battery compartment. unintended use which, if not avoided, may result
Write the type and serial number of your instrument in the in minor or moderate injury and / or appreciable
space provided below, and always quote this information material, financial and environmental damage.
when you need to contact your agency or service
workshop. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to
in practice as they enable the product to be used
Type: Serial no.: in a technically correct and efficient manner.
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View of chapters
Introduction 7
Operating the Instrument 13
Measuring preparation 18
FNC Key 33
Start-up programs 37
Applications 43
Coding 67
Menu 71
Safety Directions 101
Care and Storage 115
Technical Data 124
Accessories 131
Index 132
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 3 View of chapters

Contents
Introduction ................................................... 7 Measuring ................................................................. 30
Special features .......................................................... 7 Station block ................................................................... 31
Important parts ............................................................ 8
Technical terms and abbreviations ............................... 9 FNC Key ....................................................... 33
Area of applicability ..................................................... 11 EDM change ............................................................. 33
PC Program Package Leica SurveyOffice .................. 12 REC (Storing) ............................................................ 33
Height determination of remote points ........................ 34
Operating the Instrument ........................... 13 Laser Pointer ............................................................. 35
Keypad ..................................................................... 13 Target Offset ............................................................. 35
Trigger key ................................................................ 15 Delete last record ...................................................... 36
Buttons ..................................................................... 15
Symbols .................................................................... 16 Start-up programs ....................................... 37
Menu tree .................................................................. 17 Setting job ................................................................. 38
Setting Station ........................................................... 39
Measuring preparation ................................ 18 Known point .................................................................... 39
Unpacking ................................................................. 18 Set manually ................................................................... 39
Inserting / replacing battery ........................................ 19 Orientation ................................................................ 40
Setting up the tripod ................................................... 20 Method 1: Set orientation ................................................ 40
Method 2: Measure target points .................................... 41
Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up ............. 21
Display of computed orientation ...................................... 42
Accurate levelling-up with electronic level ................... 22
Displaying residuals ........................................................ 42
Laser intensity ........................................................... 22
Useful information ........................................................... 42
Hints for Positioning ................................................... 23
Functions .................................................................. 24 Applications ................................................. 43
Numerical input ......................................................... 25 Introduction ............................................................... 43
Alphanumeric input ......................................................... 25
Surveying .................................................................. 44
Point search ................................................................... 27
Wildcard search ............................................................. 29
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Contents, contd.
Setting out ................................................................. 45 Coding .......................................................... 67
Setting out coordinates from memory ............................. 45
Manual input of setting out values .................................. 45 Menu ............................................................. 71
Polar setout .................................................................... 46 Quick Settings ........................................................... 71
Orthogonal setout ........................................................... 46 Settings ..................................................................... 72
Cartesian setout ............................................................. 46 System Settings .............................................................. 72
Example ......................................................................... 47 Angle Settings ................................................................ 75
Buttons ........................................................................... 47 Unit settings .................................................................... 78
Errors ............................................................................. 47 EDM Settings .................................................................. 79
Tie Distance .............................................................. 48 Communication .............................................................. 83
1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C) .................................... 48 Date and Time ................................................................ 84
2. Radial Methods (A-B, A-C) .......................................... 50 System Information .................................................. 85
Extended Display ............................................................ 51 Data Manager ........................................................... 87
Error ............................................................................... 51 VIEW/EDIT DATA ........................................................... 87
Area computation ...................................................... 52 Delete Memory ............................................................... 92
Free Station .............................................................. 54 Data Download ............................................................... 93
Measuring facilities ......................................................... 55 Statistics ......................................................................... 94
Computation procedure .................................................. 56 Messages and Warnings ................................................ 95
Station setup .................................................................. 56 Determining instrument errors .................................... 96
Measurements ................................................................ 57 Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) .................................. 97
Results ........................................................................... 58 V-Index (Vertical index error) .......................................... 97
Residuals ....................................................................... 59 Determining the line-of-sight error (c) .............................. 98
Error messages .............................................................. 60 Determining V-index ....................................................... 99
Reference Line .......................................................... 61 Possible messages when determining instrument errors100
Definition of the Base Line .............................................. 61
Reference Line ............................................................... 63
Orthogonal Setout .......................................................... 65
Notes .............................................................................. 66
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 5 Contents
Contents, contd.
Safety Directions ....................................... 101 Checking and adjusting ............................................ 118
Intended use of instrument ...................................... 101 Tripod ........................................................................... 118
Permitted uses ............................................................. 101 Circular level ................................................................. 118
Adverse uses ................................................................ 101 Circular level on the tribrach ......................................... 118
Limits of use ............................................................ 102 Laser plummet .............................................................. 119
Responsibilities ....................................................... 102 Reflectorless EDM ........................................................ 120
Hazards of use ........................................................ 103 Battery charging ...................................................... 122
Laser classification .................................................. 107
Integrated distancer (infrared laser) ............................. 108
Technical Data ........................................... 124
Integrated distancer (visible laser) ............................... 109 Atmospheric correction ............................................ 128
Guide Light EGL ........................................................... 110 Reduction formulae ................................................. 130
Laser plummet ............................................................... 111
Electromagnetic acceptability .................................... 112 Accessories ............................................... 131
FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) ........................... 114
Index ........................................................... 132
Care and Storage........................................115
Transport ................................................................. 115
In the field ..................................................................... 115
Inside vehicle ................................................................ 116
Shipping ....................................................................... 116
Storage .................................................................... 116
Cleaning ....................................................................... 117
Contents 6 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Introduction Special features
The Leica Geosystems TC(R)303/ • Easy and quickly to learn !
305/307 is a high-quality electronic
total station designed for the • Interactive keys; with large and
construction site. clear LCD.
Its innovative technology makes the
daily surveying jobs easier. • Small, light-weight and easy-to-
use.
The instrument is ideally suited for
simple construction surveys and • Measurements without reflector
setting out tasks. with the integrated visible laser
beam (TCR instruments).
The easy operation of the instrument
functions can be learned without • Additional trigger key on side
problems in no time. cover.
• Continuous drives for horizontal

and vertical angles (tangent
screws)
• With laser plummet as standard.
TC300z01
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 7 Introduction
Important parts
1 Optical sight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Integrated guide light EGL (optio-
nal)
3 Vertical drive
4 Battery (optional)
5 Battery stand for GEB111
6 Battery cover
7 Eyepiece; focussing graticule
8 Focussing telescope image
9 Detachable carrying handle with
mounting screws
10 Serial interface RS232
11 Foot screw
12 Objective with integrated
Electronic Distance Measurement
(EDM); Beam exit
13 Display
14 Keyboard
15 Circular level
16 On/Off key
17 Trigger key
18 Horizontal drive
TC300Z02
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Introduction & TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Technical terms and abbreviations
ZA = Line of sight / collimation
SA
axis
SA ZA
V Telescope axis = line from the reticle
to the centre of the objective.
ZA SA = Standing axis
KA Vertical rotation axis of the
KA telescope.
KA = Tilting axis
Horizontal rotation axis of the
VK
telescope (Trunion axis).
V = Vertical angle / zenith angle
Hz0
KA VK = Vertical circle
Hz With coded circular division for
reading the V-angle.
HK Hz = Horizontal angle
HK = Horizontal circle
With coded circular division for
TC300Z24
SA SA reading the Hz-angle.
Technical terms and abbreviations, contd.
c i
TC300Z16
TC300Z13
TC300Z37
TC300Z38
TC300Z39
TC300Z40
Standing axis Line-of-sight V-index Plumb line / Zenith Reticle
inclination error (Hz- (Vertical index Compensator
collimation) error)
Angle between The line-of-sight With horizontal Direction of Point on the Glass plate
plumb line and error is the line-of-sight the gravity. The plumb line above within the
standing axis. deviation from V-circle reading compensator the observer. telescope with
the perpendicular should be exactly defines the reticle.
between tilting 90°(100gon). plumb line within
axis and line-of- The deviation the instrument.
sight. This could from this values
be eleminated by is termed V-
measuring in index (i).
both faces.
Introduction 10 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Technical terms and abbreviations, contd. Area of applicability
SD Indicated meteorological This User Manual is valid for all
E, N, H corrected slope distance instruments of the TPS300 Basic
between instrument tilting axis Series.
and centre of prism/laser spot
SD (TCR) TC Instruments are equipped with an
hr
HD Indicated meteorological invisible infrared EDM and TCR
corrected horizontal distance Instruments with a visible red laser
dH for reflectorless measuring.
dH Height difference between
station and target point "J" types are Japanese versions and
hi hr Reflector height above ground "S" types are equipped with a
HD shiftable tribrach.
hi Instrument height above
ground
Sections only valid for TCR
E0 Station coordinate (Easting)
TC300Z59
instruments are marked accordingly.

E0, N0, H0 N0 Station coordinate (Northing)
H0 Station height
E Easting of target point
N Northing of target point
H Height of target point
PC Program Package Leica SurveyOffice
The program package Leica Program content • Settings:
SurveyOffice is used for the data For general settings of all
exchange between the TPS300 and After successful installation the applications of Survey Office (e.g.
the PC. It contains several auxiliary following programs appear: interface parameter).
programs in order to support your • External Tools:
use of the Instrument. • Data Exchange Manager: Access to Format Manager (user-
For data exchange of coordinates, defined output formats) and TPS
Installation on the PC measurements, codelists and Setup (user-defined basic
The installation program for the Leica output formats between instrument settings). Here your output
SurveyOffice can be found on the and PC. software can be called directly, as
CD-ROM supplied. Please note that • Codelist Manager: an example.
the Leica SurveyOffice can only be For creating and processing of • Exit:
installed under the operating systems codelists. Quits the SurveyOffice.
MS Windows 95/ 98, Windows 2000, • Software Upload: • Register:
Windows NT4.0 and Windows ME . For loading/deleting system Registering type of instrument and
software, application programs additional objects (e.g. formats) or
For the installation call program and EDM-software as well as programs.
"setup.exe" in the directory system/application texts.
\SOffice\"Language"\Disk1 on the Before the Software Upload, For more informationen
CD-ROM and follow the input always insert a charged about Leica SurveyOffice
instructions of the installation pro- battery into the instrument. refer to the comprehensive Online
gram. When using TPS300 • Coordinate Editor: Help.
instruments, select option "Standard" Import/Export as well as creating
or "User defined" and select TPS300 and processing of coordinate files.
Tools additionally.
Introduction 12 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Operating the Instrument Keypad
The On/Off key is located on the Buttons Input bar
side cover of the TC(R)303/305/307
avoiding inadvertently switching the
Instrument off. Focus bar Symbols
Actively processed field
or display key
8
PtID 913
Navigation
hr 1.70 0m keys
1 Control of input
Hz 135°54'23"
2
V 102°12'48"
3 RL bar in edit and
HD ----.--- 4m input mode or
TC300Z25
<SETUP> control of focus

bar.
All shown displays are

examples. It is possible that
local software versions are different
to the basic version.
Fix keys - 2nd level Fix keys
Functions on second key level. Can Keys with firmly assigned functions
be activated by pressing and (ENTER, SHIFT).
the corresponding fix keys.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 13 Operating the Instrument

Keypad, contd.
Fix keys Key combinations
Measure distance and angle; EDM -> + ESC -> +
record measured values.
Access to distance measuring Quit a dialog or the edit mode with
Measure distance and functions and distance corrections activation of the "previous" value. Re-
angles; display measured (ppm). turn to next heigher level.
values without recording.
Key, programmable with
function from the FNC menu. FNC -> + PgUP-> +
Calling the application Quick-access to measurement- "Page Up" = scrolling upwards if

programs. supporting functions. several displays available in one
dialog.
Switching on/off electronic
level. The laser plummet is
activated simultaneously. MENU -> +
Access to Data Manager, instrument PgDN-> +
Switching to the second key
level (EDM, FNC, MENU, settings and adjustments. "Page Down" = scrolling downwards
illumination, ESC) and if several displays available in one
switching between dialog.
alphanumeric/numeric -> +
character set.
Switching on/off the display
Erasing character/field; illumination and activating the display
stopping EDM. heating (if instrument temperature
below -5°C).
Confirming an input; continue
to the next field.
Operating the Instrument 14 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Trigger key Buttons
Important buttons :
PtID : M13
hr : 1.600 m SET Set displayed value and quit
dialog.
Hz : 236°56'14" OK Set displayed message or
V : 91°12'23" dialog and quit dialog.
HD : 123.569 m
EXIT Early quit of a function/
<SETUP> application or a menu.
Changed values are not set.
PREV Back to last active dialog.
TC300Z63
<SETUP> NEXT Continue to next dialog.
On the trigger key three settings are Buttons are a range of commands Find further information
possible. Function ALL or DIST can appearing in the bottom line of the about menu/application-
be assigned to the key or switched display. They can be selected with specific buttons in the relevant
off. the navigation keys and activated sections.
with . Depending on the active
The key can be activated in the function/application other buttons
configuration menu (see "Menu/Sy- may become available.
stem settings").

Symbols
Depending on software version diffe- , , Indicates that several pages Status symbol "EDM type"
rent symbols are displayed indicating are available which can be
IR Infrared EDM (invisible) for
a particular operating status. selected with and measuring against prisms
. and reflective targets.
A double arrow indicates
choice fields. RL Reflectorless EDM (visible)
I, II Indicates telescope position I
for measuring against all
or II (refer also to "System
targets.
Using the navigation keys the settings").
desired parameter can be selected.
Indicates that Hz is set to "left Status symbol "Battery capacity"
Choice fields can be quit with as
side angle measurement" The battery symbol indicates
well as with or . (anti-clockwise). the level of the remaining
battery capacity (75% full
shown in the example).
Status symbol "Shift"

was pressed or
switching between
alphanumeric/numeric
character set.
Operating the Instrument 16 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Menu tree
+ ! QUICK SETTINGS $ CALIBRATION
Contrast : 50% HZ-COLLIMATION

MENU Tilt Corr : 1-axis V-INDEX
! QUICK SETTINGS USER Key : IR-RL
" ALL SETTINGS TRIGGER Key: ALL
# DATA MANAGER
$ CALIBRATION
% SYSTEM INFO " SETTINGS % SYSTEM INFO
Free Jobs : 3
<EXIT> SYSTEM SETTINGS Tilt Corr : OFF
ANGLE SETTINGS USER Key : REC
UNIT SETTINGS TRIGGER Key : DIST
Menu selection. EDM SETTINGS Battery : 50%
COMMUNICATION
Execute. TIME & DATE
<EXIT> Leave the menu. Back to

"Measure". # DATA MANAGER Instr. Temp. : 21°C
DSP Heater : OFF
VIEW/EDIT DATA
INITIALIZE MEMORY
Depending on user interface DATA DOWNLOAD Hz-Collimation: -0.015g
sequence and arrangement MEMORY STATISTIC V-Index : +0.008g
of menu items may be different.

Measuring preparation Unpacking
RemoveTC(R)303/305/307 from transport case and check for completeness:
1 PC cable (optionally)
2 Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for
steep angles (optionally)
3 Counterweight for eyepiece for
1
steep angles (optionally)
TC300Z31
2
4 Removable tribrach GDF111
3 (optionally)
4 5 Battery charger and accessories
(optionally)
6 Allen key (2x)
5
10 Adjusting pins (2x)
7 Spare battery GEB111(optionally)
8 Sun filter / plug adaptor tribrach
11 (optionally)
6
9 Mains unit for battery charger
(optionally)
12
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m öm
7
dl ko do
lm
10 Mini prism rod (optionally)

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nl ei 30 0 lk
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K ur TC kl ko
kl ko
11 Total station
8 13 12 Mini prism + holder (optionally)
13 QuickStart Manual/ Mini target
9 14 plate (only for TCR instruments)
14 Protective cover / Lens hood
15 15 Tip for mini prism(optionally)
Measuring preparation 18 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Inserting/ replacing battery
Insert battery correctly (note
pole markings on the inside
of the battery cover). Check and
insert battery holder true to side into
the housing.
• For type of battery see chapter

"Technical Data".
• For charging battery see chapter
TC300Z03
TC300Z05
"Charging the batteries".
1. Remove battery holder. 3. Insert battery into battery holder.

TC300Z04
TC300Z06
2. Remove battery and replace. 4. Insert battery holder into
instrument.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 19 Measuring preparation
Setting up the tripod
TC300Z58
TC300Z32
TC300Z33
TC300Z57
1. 1.
1. 2.
When setting up the tripod Careful handling of tripod
2. pay attention to a horizontal
position of the tripod plate. • Check all screws and bolts for
2. correct fit.
Heavy inclinations of the tripod must • During transport always use the
TC300Z19
be corrected with the footscrews of cover supplied.

the tribrach. Scratches and other damages can
1. Loosen screws of tripod legs, pull result in poor fit and measuring
out to required length and tighten inaccuracies.
screws. • Use the tripod only for surveying
2. In order to guarantee a firm tasks.
foothold sufficiently press the
tripod legs into the ground.
When pressing the legs into the
ground note that the force must be
applied along the legs.

Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up
TC300Z07
TC300Z08
TC300Z09
1. Place the instrument onto the 4. Position tripod legs so that the 7. Move the tripod legs to centre the
tripod head. Tighten central fixing laser beam is aimed to the ground circular level. Now the instrument
screw of tripod slightly . point. is roughly levelled-up.
2. Turn footscrews of tribrach into its 5. Firmly press in tripod legs.
centre position. 6. Turn the footscrews of the tribrach
3. Switch on laser plummet with to centre the laser beam exactly
The electronic level appears in the over the ground point.
display.

Accurate levelling-up with electronic level Laser intensity
1. Switch on electronic level with If the electronic level is centered the Changing the laser intensity
. In case of insuffient levelling- instrument is levelled-up.
up an inclined level symbol External influences and the surface
appears. conditions may require the
adjustment of the intensity of the
laser. As required, the laser plummet
can be adjusted in 25% steps.
20" 20"
20" 20"
2. By turning the footscrews centre 3. Check centring with the laser

the electronic level. plummet and re-centring if Min. 50% Max
necessary.
5. With the <OK> button the
4. Switch off the electronic level and indicated laser intensity is set and
the function terminated.
the laser plummet with .
Laser plummet and

electronic level are activated
together with .
TC300Z10

Hints for Positioning
TC300Z35
Positioning over pipes or

depressions
Under some circumstances the laser

spot is not visible (e.g. over pipes). In
this case, the laser spot can be made
visible by putting on a transparent
plate. So the the laser spot can be
easily aligned to the centre of the
pipe.

Functions
Input mode Edit mode Erasing characters
In the input mode erased fields are In the edit mode already existing • Method 1:
filled with text or numerical values. characters are overwritten, deleted or
1. Place bar onto the character to be
changed.
erased.
2. Erase individual characters by
M N C M
N O D N pressing .
PRO PROP PREP PROP 12345
P R F P
1345
Q S G Q
3. If all characters are erased the
1. Erase input field and 1. Start edit mode. Vertical previous value can be activated
activate vertical input bar. edit bar is positioned flush again by pressing once more.
right.
2. Select characters/numbers
• Method 2:
in the input field. 2. Edit bar is positioned flush
left. deletes the edited value
3. Confirm selected and restores the previous value.
character. Character 3. Overwrite the relevant
moves to left. character.
4. Erase a character. 4. Erase a character.
5. Confirm input. 5. Confirm input.

Numerical input Alphanumeric input
Inserting characters E.g. angle values, reflector, A vertical bar appears in the active
instrument heights and coordinates, input field containing alphanumeric
If a character was skipped (e.g. -15 etc. and additional characters.
instead of -125) you can insert it later.
Example: 350°49'30"
1. Place bar onto number "1".
2 P
9 0 3 Q
0 1 4 PtID: CORNER
-15 -125 Hz: 350°49'30" S
2 3 0 T
3 4 1 U
2. With a character is In case of inputs which are within Switch between numeric/
inserted right of number "1". certain limits due to their alphanumeric character set.
representation (e.g. angle unit
3. : Edit the inserted value
sexadecimal) the selection in the Selection of characters in the
with the vertical edit bar.
vertical bar is automatically limited to input bar.
4. Confirm input/change using . valid numbers.
Mixed entries (numerical/
As an example, if the angle unit "Sex- alphanumerical) are possible
agesimal" is set the entry of 370° is into alphanumerical data fields.
not possible at all.
After entry of "3" only numbers <6

are approved because entering 370
is not permitted.
Alphanumeric input, contd.
Character set
Within data fields where point
The vertical bar contains the following characters for the numeric/ numbers or codes can be searched
alphanumeric input mode. the character entry "*" is additionally
possible.
Numerical character set Alphanumerical character set
Signs
" + " (ASCII 43) " " (ASCII 32) [space] +/- In the alphanumeric character set
" - " (ASCII 45) " !" (ASCII 33)
"+" and "-" are treated as normal
" . " (ASCII 46) " #" (ASCII 35)
" 0 -9" (ASCII 48 - 57) " $" (ASCII 36)
alphanumeric characters with no
" %" (ASCII 37) mathematical function.
" &" (ASCII 38)
" *" (ASCII 42) Additional characters
" +" (ASCII 43) * Place holder during Wildcard point
" -" (ASCII 45) search (see chapter "Wildcard
" ." (ASCII 46) search").
" /" (ASCII 47)
" ?" (ASCII 63)
"+" / "-" appears only in the
" @" (ASCII 64)
" A - Z"(ASCII 65 .. 90)
front position of an input.
" _" (ASCII 95) [Underscore]
In the edit mode the position
of the decimal place cannot
be changed. The decimal place is
skipped.

Point search
The point search is a global function Direct search Definitions

used by applications to search for
By entering an actual point number FIXPT The point found is a fixed
internally stored measuring points or
(e.g. "P13) all points with the point.
coordinates.
corresponding point number are MEAS The point found is a
It is possible for the user to limit the
found. measured point.
point search to a particular job or to
search the whole storage. 5/20 The point found is point
Example:
no. 5 of a total of 20
points in this relevant job.
Input: "P13"
Scroll within all points
Job : PROJ_EAST As an example, 2 fixed points and 2
matched.
measurements are found. You can
page through the match selection <SEARCH> Re-enter the search
Fixed points are always displayed criteria.
using . As an example, a
first matching the relevant search
possible sequence is shown below.
criteria. If several points meet the
search conditions then the points are If no suitable point can be
arranged depending on "age". The POINT SEARCH 5/20 found the user is notified by
instrument always finds the current Job : PROJ_EAST the error message "Point not found"
fixed point first. Pt : P13 or "Database empty".
E : 128.400 m
N : 244.000 m
H : 2.500 m
Type : FIXPOINT
<EXIT> <SEARCH> <OK>

Point search, contd.
Point search is always started with Point number Time of recording

the last recorded point.
So the last entered/measured points
are displayed first; fixed points before Fixed points
measured points.
Scrolling through the list of ... ....

points found. P13 14:52:10
Found: ... ....

Point
P13, fixed point, time: 15:34:55 found P13 15:34:55
P13, measurement, time: 14:59:01 first ... ....
TC300Z89
P13, measurement, time: 15:46:12 ... ....
P13, measurement, time: 16:18:38 ... ....
P13, fixed point, time: 14:52:10 ... ....

P13 14:59:01
to start of list !
... ....
... ....
P13 15:46:12
P13 16:18:38
... .....
At the end of the measured
points the search returns to Measurements
the beginning ofthe fixed points.

Wildcard search
The Wildcard search is indicated by a Examples: Definitions

"*" . The asterisk is a place holder for FIXPT The point found is a fixed
any following sequence of * all points of any length are
point.
characters. found.
MEAS The point found is a
Wildcards are always used if the A All points with exactly the measured point.
point number is not fully known, or if point number "A" are found. 5/20 The point found is point
a batch of points is to be searched no. 5 of a total of 20
for. A* all points of any length points in this relevant job.
starting with "A" are found Scrolling within all points
(e.g.: A9, A15, ABCD) found.
NEW SEARCH
<SEARCH> Re-enter the search
*1 all points of any length with
Job : PROJ_4 criteria.
a "1" at the second place
PtID : S* are found
(e.g.: A1, B12, A1C)
Starts point search. A*1 all points of any length with

an "A" at the first place and
a "1" at the third place are
found (e.g.: AB1, AA100,
AS15)

Measuring
After switching on and setting up Example of a possible measuring Angles are permanently
correctly, the total station is display: displayed. At the time of
immediately ready for measuring. pressing the key a distance
measurement is triggered.
PtID : M13 The angle values and
hr : 1.600 m distance are stored in the
internal memory or
Hz : 236°56'14" downloaded via serial
V : 91°12'23" interface.
HD : 123.569 m
A distance measurement is
TC300Z25 <Hz0> <SETUP> triggered and shown in the
display. Angles are displayed
independently of the distance
Displays measurement. The displayed
In the measuring display calling all Indicating more displays with distance remains valid until it
functions/applications under FNC, additional data (e.g. dH, SD, is replaced by a new distance
EDM, PROG, MENU, LIGHT, LEVEL- E, N, H, ....) measurement.
and LASER-PLUMMET is possible.
: Changing the display.

All shown displays are
examples. It is possible that
local software versions are different <Hz0> Hz-orientation is set to
to the basic version. 0°00'00" / 0 gon.

Station block
This dialog generates a station block Procedure: Orientation:

without coordinates which can be <SETUP> This button in the The orientation is designated again
evaluated by software. measuring display activates with number and description of the
the definition of station and target point.
In the data output the data is made orientation.
available depending on the 2) Move cursor to "BsPt" and enter
evaluation possiblities The orientation SETUP orientation point number. Close
is manual. StID : 100
hi : 1.500 m entry with .
3) Manual input of a Hz value as
BsPt : 101 orientation or set <Hz0>.
BsBrg: 0°00'00"
The orientation is continuously
<EXIT><Hz0> <STAT> <SET> displayed but can be modified in the
edit mode.
Station:
The station can be defined with a
TC300Z79
station name. Buttons:

<Hz0> The Hz-angle is set to 0° or
1) Move cursor to "StID" and enter 0 gon.
station number as well as <SET> The entries are registered
instrument height "hi". Close entry and the measuring display
with . is activated again.
<STAT> Starts manual input of the
station coordinates.

Station block , continued
Manual input of the station

coordinates: STATION
Stat : 23
Within this dialog, the name, the hi : 1.500 m
height and the station coordinates of E0 : 1475687.345 m
the instrument can be set manually. N0 : 1693405.602 m
H0 : 1243.932 m
<EXIT><ENH=0><PREV><SET>
1. Move cursor to the required line.

Close entry with .
2. <SET>: The entries are registered

and the measuring display is
activated again.
<ENH=0> the station coordinates are

set to (0/0/0).
<PREV> Back to setup display.
<EXIT> Back to measuring display

without saving

FNC Key EDM change REC (Storing)
With "FNC" ( + ) different Move cursor to EDM Move cursor to REC function.
functions are available. selection (IR<=>RL).
Start function. Start function.
FUNCTIONS
IR<=>RL RL Change between the two EDM types Actual measured data is stored by
REC IR (Infrared) and RL (Reflectorless). "REC" to the internal memory or via
REM. HEIGHT (REM) New setting is displayed for about the serial interface.
LASERPOINTER one second.
OFFSET By activating "REC" the following
DEL.LAST REC. (DLR) IR: Infrared: Distance actions are carried out:
<EXIT> measurements with prisms. • Recording a measurement block.
• Incrementing of current point
Application of individual functions are RL: Visible laser: Distance
number.
described in this chapter. measurements without prisms
up to 80m; with prisms from
Functions can also be started directly 1 km up.
from the different applications.
Find more information in chapter
Each function from the FNC "EDM Settings".
menu can be assigned to the
key (see chapter "Menu/
Settings").
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en !! FNC Key

Height determination of remote points
Move cursor to "REM. Measure base point: Determine remote point:
HEIGHT (REM)" function.
1. Enter point number and prism 3. Aim at the remote point with the
Start function.
height. telescope .
Remote point BASE POINT Pt1 BASE POINT Pt2
Pt1 : 100
Pt1 : BH001 Pt2 : 101
Hr : 1.650 m dH : 8.346 m
HD : ----.--- m H : 512.042 m
HD : 70.571 m
Height diff.
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <NEWBASE> <MEAS>

e
distanc
Slope
2. Trigger distance measurement and 4. Store with "MEAS" measured data
indication of horizontal distance of the remote point. No new
TC300z15
(HD) with <MEAS>. distance measurement is carried

Base point out.
<MEAS> Measure and record the
base point. Height (H) and height difference (dH)
Points directly above the base prism as function of actual V-angle and
can be determined without a prism at measured distance to base point are
the target point. computed and displayed immediately.
<NEWBASE> Enter and measure a

new base point.
FNC Key !" TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Laser Pointer Target Offset
Switches on or off the visible laser If it is not possible to set up the
beam for illuminating the target point. reflector directly, or it is not possible 3D OFFSET
The new setting is displayed for to aim the target point directly, the PtID : 23
approx. one second and then set. offset values (length, cross and/or hr : 1.500 m
height offset) can be entered. The L_Offset : 2.200 m
values for the angle and distances T_Offset : 3.660 m
are calculated directly for the target H_Offset : 1.780 m
point. Mode: Permanent
<EXIT> <SET>
Procedure:
1. Enter the point ID and the reflector
height
Measurement Offset PT.
2. Enter the offset values (length,
Point
cross and/or height) as per the
Offs.Cross - sketch
+
gth
- 3. Define the period for which the
Ln
offset is to apply.
gth
fs.
Ln
4. <SET> calculates the corrected
Of
fs.
values and jumps to the

Of
application from which the offset

Offs.Cross + function was started. The
corrected angle and distances are
Elev. +: displayed as soon as a valid
Offset point is distance measurement has been
TC300Z96
higher than triggered or exists.
measurement
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en !# FNC Key

Target Offset, contd. Delete last record
<EXIT> Leaves the function and This function deletes the last
returns to the application recorded data block. This can be
from which the function was either a measurement block or a
started. code block.
Changes to 2D target offset
(without entry of the height
offset).
DELETE LAST RECORD
The period of applicability can be set
as follows:
SURE TO DELETE ?
Reset after The offset values are
REC reset to 0 after the point
is saved. <NO> <YES>
Permanent The offset values are
applied to all further
measurements.
Deleting the last record is not
reversible !
The function can only be
started in the applications
"Measuring" and "Surveying". The Only records can be deleted
offset values are always reset to 0 which were recorded in
when the application is quit. "Surveying" or in "Measuring".
FNC Key !$ TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Start-up programs
Start-up programs are a set of Select or skip a start-up Error messages:
sidekick functions for the successful program. The selection is
stations setup and data marked by the black bar. "SET A JOB FIRST"
management. The user can select "NO JOB IN SYSTEM"
start programs individually. Execute the marked start- • No valid job set.
up program. > Carry out "SET JOB" and select a
Calling the program menu <EXIT> Terminate the start-up valid job or generate a new one.
and executing an application programs and back into the
with . program menu or selection "SET A STATION FIRST"
of a new application. "NO STATION IN SYSTEM"
• No valid station defined in the job.
STAKE OUT > Carry out "SET STATION" and
define a valid station. Note that a
[_] Set Job Find further information job was already set.
[_] SetStation about individual start-up
[ ] Set Orientation programs on the subsequent pages ! "SET ORIENTATION FIRST"
Stakeout "NO ORIENTATION IN SYSTEM"
• No orientation set in the job.
<EXIT> > Carry out "SET ORIENTATION"
and make sure that JOB and
STATION are valid.
A "•" indicates that a job is set and
that in the job set the last station/
orientation in the memory correspond
to the actual station/orientation.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en !% Start-up programs

Setting job
All data is saved in JOBS, like Remarks Re-enter Job
directories. Jobs contain
<NEW> Defining a new job.
measurement data of different types 1/2 Job no 1 of a total of two Activates a display for input
(e.g. measurements, codes, fixed available jobs. of a new job name and
points, stations,...) and are
user.
individually manageable and can be
readout, edited or deleted separately.
<SET> Setting the job and
continue to "SET STATI-
If a job was not yet defined and SELECT JOB 1/2
ON".
or REC is activated in "MEASURE"
the system automatically generates a Job : Project_A05
<EXIT> Back to start-up programs.
job with name "DEFAULT". User: R.FISCHER
Using the SurveyOffice program DATE: 04/07/1998
package TPS300 Tools "TPS setup" TIME: 16:42
All subsequent recorded data
the number of available jobs can be is stored in this job/directory.
either set to 4 (mixed data <EXIT> <NEW> <SET>
management: measurements and Date and time are
fixed points) or to 8 (only automatically placed by the
measurements or only fixed points). system and cannot be
changed.
Selection
Using the arrow keys you can scroll
within the available jobs. Select the
desired job.
Start-up programs 38 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Setting Station Known point Set manually
Each coordinate computation relates If an entered point number cannot be

to the currently set station. SET STATION found in the internal memory then the
Therefore, at least station point plan Stn : 200 manual input is activated
coordinates (E, N) are required. The hi : 1.600 m automatically.
station height can be entered
optionally. The coordinates can be E0 : 1000.000 m 1. Enter Point ID.
entered either manually or read from N0 : 1000.000 m
H0 : 1000.000 m 2. Enter coordinates and height.
the internal memory.
<EXIT> <SET> 3. <OK> : Sets and records station
coordinates. Return to "SET
STATION".
1. Enter a point number available in
H N TC300z86
the memory or point search with
Wildcard (*).
2. <SET>
Sets and records station
coordinates. Return to start pro-
E0
N0 gram overview.
E
3. Wildcard-Search enables the
global search for points in the
complete memory (all jobs).
: Extends the display.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 39 Start-up programs

Orientation Method 1: Set orientation
This program enables an orientation Set any Hz-orientation Set Hz0

angle to be entered manually, or for
the orientation to be determined by By entering the Hz-angle the user Using button <Hz0> the orientation
measurement to points with known can set any Hz-orientation. can be set to 0.000 quickly and
coordinates. easily.
Orientation coordinates can be either <Hz0> Hz-orientation is set to

obtained from the internal memory or ORIENTATION 0°00'00".
entered manually. Using button (set new or confirm)
<SET> Orientation is confirmed if
<Hz0> the orientation can be set to no input was made, or the
0.000 quickly and easily. BsPt : 101
BsBrg : 0°00'00" new orientation is set and
registered if a new point
The system offers the following number was entered or a
possibilities: new Hz-angle set.
<EXIT><Hz0> <COORD><SET>
• Setting any Hz-value with manual
input. Move cursor to input field Optionally, an alphanumeric
"BsBrg". point number and a
• With <Hz0> set Hz=0.000. description can be added to the
Enter new angle. orientation block.
• Orientation to target points with Erase field or set to 0°00'00".
known coordinates.

Method 2: Measure target points
For determining the orientation a <COORD> Activates input/edit mode 1/I Status indication;
maximum of 5 target points with for entry of a known shows that first point
known coordinates can be used. orientation point. was measured in
telescope position I.
1/I II First point measured in
3. Target point 2. Target point ORIENTATION 1/I II telescope pos. I and II.
BsPt : 201
hr : 1.300 m dHz: After the first
=0
BsBrg: 236°56'14" measurement the

Hz
Hz1 dHz : 51°12'23" finding of other target

dHD : 0.569 m points (or the same
point when changing
<MEAS> <SET> the telescope position)
1. Target point is easier by setting the
TC300z14
indicated angle
MEAS: An angle and a distance difference near to
measurement is triggered. 0°00'00" by turning the
Orientation coordinates can be either If no distance can be instrument.
obtained from the internal memory or measured only an angle
entered manually. measurement is made. dHD: Difference between
horizontal distance to
If an orientation point number cannot target point computed
be found in the internal memory then Dialog for orientation to
from coordinates and
the instrument automatically activates several target points.
the measured
the manual entry of the coordinates. distance.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 41 Start-up programs

Display of computed orientation Displaying residuals Useful information
<SET> Display of orientation <RESI> Display of residuals. • If the orientation is only measured
results if several target in telescope position II the Hz-
points are measured. orientation is based on telesope
position II. If measured only in
ORIENTATION RESULT RESIDUALS Pt: 1/3 telescope position I or mixed the
BsPt : ABC1 Hz-orientation is based on
NoPts.: 2 dHz : -0°00'23" telescope position I.
Stn : 200 dHD : -0.045 m • The prism height may not be
HzCor : 123°00'23" dOffs: -0.028 m changed during measurements in
StDev : ± 0°00'08" dH : 0.075 m the first and second telescope
position.
<EXIT> <RESI> <OK> <EXIT> <OK>
• If a target point is measured
<OK> Set computed Hz- several times in the same
actual
telescope position the last valid
TC300z80
orientation.
measurement is used for the
-) computation.
If more than one target point is D(
dH
measured then the orientation is
dO
computed using the "least squares ffs
(+
method". dHz (+) )
design
dH: Height correction

dHD: correction of the horizontal
distance
dHz: Correction of Hz-angle.

Applications Introduction
Depending on local software With these onboard applications the Calling the program menus.
versions the contents of the functionality of the TC(R)303/305/307
displays (lines) described in this instruments are improved PROGRAM
chapter can differ. However, the considerably. 1 SURVEYING
function of the relevant display As a result, the functionality is exten- 2 SETTING OUT
remains the same. ded and the daily surveying fieldwork 3 TIE DISTANCE
is made easier. By using internally 4 AREA (PLAN)
recorded values the user is mainly 5 FREE STATION
Before starting an protected from entering incorrect 6 REFERENCE LINE
application, make sure the data. Points with given coordinates <EXIT>
instrument is perfectly levelled up as well as measured points can be
and the station data is correctly set. used within the programs.
The following programs are available Selecting the desired

in the internal memory: application.
Button functions
• Surveying Calling the application and
DIST: Distance measurement is • Setting Out activating the start
triggered. • Tie Distance programs.
• Area
ALL : Values are measured and
• Free Station When starting an application
recorded.
• Reference Line the dialog with the start-up
programs is called automatically
(see chapter "Start programs").
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 43 Applications
Surveying
With the program Surveying the Procedure: Measuring display 1
measuring of an unlimited number of
points is supported. The program can 1. Input of point number.
be compared to simple measuring. 2. Input of code, if required (see also SURVEYING
Only the guided stationing or "CODING") PtID : AB-12
orientation (see chapter "Start 3. Enter new reflector height or hr : 1.600 m
programs") and the additional display change the existing height. Code : Baum
for target coordinates are different. 4. Trigger and record measurements Hz : 123°12'34"
V : 79°56'45"
with , or (if REC is
SD : 412.883 m
assigned).
<EXIT>
Find further information Measuring display 2

about coding in chapter
"CODING". Hz : 123°12'34"
HD : 406.542 m
dH : 72.081 m
With / you can switch <EXIT>
TC300z48
quickly and easily between different

displays.
Measuring display 3
Measured data can either be E : 1739.420 m
recorded in the internal N : 932.711 m
memory or output via serial interface H : 456.123 m
RS232 (see configuration / Interface <EXIT>
parameter).
Applications 44 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Setting out Setting out coordinates from memory Manual input of setting out values
The application computes setting-out 1. Input of a point number. 1. Enter direction (Brg), horizontal
elements for the polar, cartesian or If the desired point number could distance (Hdis) and height (H) of
orthogonal setting out of points not be found the system opens the setout point.
using either coordinates or manually manual coordinate entry
entered angle, horizontal distance automatically.
BEAR & DIST ENTRY
and height. Setting out differences
can be displayed continuously.
2D SET OUT PtID : ABC1
In the Setting out program three diffe-
PtID : P1* Brg : 123°12'36"
rent displays are available showing
P100 Hdis : 123.569 m
setting out values corresponding to
Fixpoint H : 12.456 m
the relevant method.
Dist : 10.200 m
dHz : 30°25'14" <EXIT> <PREV> <SET>
Switching display and
method. dHD : 4.782 m
<EXIT> <B&D> 2. <SET> : The entered data is set.
With the input of a Wildcard search Calling the setting out dialog.
criteria (*) all relevant points can be <B&D> Instrument is switched to 3. Trigger measurement with or
found quickly and easily by simply "Manual input of setting out .
scrolling through with / . values". 4. The setout offsets are displayed in
the same way as with the polar
Additionally, the type of the point Changing to 3D set out. setout.
found (fixpoint or measured point) is
displayed. <PREV> Changing to 2D/3D setting
out (ref. to section "Setting
out coordinates from
memory").
Polar setout Orthogonal setout Cartesian setout
Normal indication of polar setout The position offset between Setting out is based on a coordinate
offsets dHz, dHD, dH. measured point and setout point is system and the offset is divided into a
indicated in a longitudinal and trans- north and east element.
versal element.
point to be setout point to be
TC300z42
setout
Actual Actual point to be
Actual
setout N
D
H
+d +dE
+dN
+dHz +dT
dHz
+dL
TC300z47
TC300z41
dHz: Angle offset: positive if dL: Longitudinal offset: positive dE Easting offset between set-
point to be setout is to the if nominal point further out and actual point.
right of the actual direction. away. dN Northing offset between
dHD: Longitudinal offset: positive dT: Transversal offset, setout and actual point.
if point to be setout is furt- perpendicular to line-of-
her away. sight: positive if nominal
dH: Height offset: positive if point is to the right of
point to be setout is higher measured point.
than measured point.
Example Buttons Errors
By entering a Wildcard criterion (*) a With in the "PtID" field point data No or invalid PtId or coords:
group of points can be found easily are displayed and scrolled. • The point number entered is not
and set out one after the other. available.
> Re-enter point number/
coordinates.
2D SET OUT FIND POINT 3/6 Invalid entries of data:
PtID : P1* Job : Proj_A4 • Manually entered setting out data
P100 PtID : C12 is incomplete (e.g. setting out
Dist : 10.200 m E : 735.482 m distance missing).
dHz : 30°25'14" N : 633.711 m > Check setout parameter and re-
dHD : 4.782 m H : 141.581 m enter.
dH : 0.411 m Type : FIXPOINT
<EXIT> <B&D> <EXIT> <FINDPT> <OK>
Input: C1* <EXIT> Quit application "Setting

Finds: C10 out". Return to "Measure".
C11 <FINDPT> Re-enter the search
C12 criteria.
...
Using you can page quickly

through the points found.
Tie Distance 1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C)
The application Tie Distance The user can choose between two
TC300Z85
N
0''
computes slope distance, horizontal different methods:
0'0
°0
distance, height difference and
=0
Hz
azimuth of two target points
TIE DISTANCE
measured online, selected from the Az 1-2
Memory or entered using the T101
Az 2-3
Keypad. T202
1 Polygonal (A-B, B-C)
dSD 1-2
2 Radial (A-B, A-C)
Distances and directions between dSD 2-3
two successive points are T303
determined and can be saved in the

<EXIT> 1. Enter desired point number and
internal memory (e.g 3 to 4).
reflector height for the first target
point.
TIE DISTANCE PT 1
Pt1 : T101
hr : 1.300
HD : 102.501 m
1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C), continued
2. Aim on target point and measure. Results <NewPt1> An additional missing line
( , / REC, <MEAS>) is computed. Program
Finally, the results are displayed. starts again (at point 1).
2.1 Variant on 2: instead of
measuring the target point, it can <NextPt2> Point 2 is set as starting
also be selected from the memory TIE DIST (Pt1-Pt2) point of a new missing line.
or entered using the keypad. New point (Pt 2) must be
(<COORD>) Pt1 : T101 measured.
Pt2 : T102
3. Enter desired point number and Hdist: 124.145 m
reflector height for the second Hdiff: 2.678 m
target point. The previously
measured point number is <EXIT> <NewPt1><NextPt2>
displayed.
Hdist Horizontal distance
TIE DIST PT 2 between point1 and point2.
Pt1 : T101 Hdiff Height difference between
Pt2 : T102 point1 and point2.
hr : 1.300 Sdist Slope distance between
HD : 102.501 m point1 and point2.
Brg Azimuth between point1
4. Aim on target point and measure. and point2.
( , / REC, <MEAS>)
2. Radial Methods (A-B, A-C)
2. Aim on target point and measure. Results

TC300Z103
Slope distance 1-2

N ( , / REC, <MEAS>)
Slope
Az 1-2
distance 1-3 Finally, the results are displayed.
2.1 Variant on 2: instead of
'
Az 1-3
00'
2
00'
Az 1-4 measuring the target point, it can

=0°
1 3
also be selected from the memory RADIAL DIST (1-2)
Hz
Centre
point or entered using the keypad.
4 (<COORD>) Pt1 : 15
Pt2 : 16
Slope distance 1-4 3. Enter desired point number and Hdist: 2.359 m
reflector height for the second Hdiff: 1.003 m
1. Enter desired point number and target point. The previously
measured point number is <START> <NewCP> <NextRP>
reflector height for the first target
point. displayed.
<NewCP> Measure new centre

CENTRE POINT RADIAL POINT point. Program starts
Pt1 : 15 Pt1 : 15 again (at point 1).
hr : 1.600 Pt2 : 16
HD : --.--- m hr : 1.600 <NextRP> Measure new radial
HD : --.--- m point (centre point Pt. 1
is retained)
4. Aim on target point and measure.
( , / REC, <MEAS>)
Extended Display Error
On the measurement of the target Error message

points and when displaying results, "No Distance measured"
additional angle and distance • Distance measurement has not
information can be displayed. been carried out or not saved.
> Make the measurement again.
TIE DIST PT 1
Pt1 : T101
hr : 1.300 m
HD : 102.501 m
Changes between displays

shown above and below.
TIE DIST PT 1
Pt1 : T101
hr : 1.300 m
Hz : 222°45'42"
V : 87°30'55"
HD : 102.501 m
<EXIT> <MEAS>
Area computation
The application areas (plane) Polygonal length, from
TC300z34
computes online areas from an starting point to the
unlimited number of points connected actual measured point.
by straights.
From three measured points the

actual area is computed and
displayed on-line. By activating 2 3
<RESULT> the number of points
used, the computed area and the
closed polygonal length (e.g. line 1-2-
Start
3-4-1) are displayed.
1 4
The points can be measured

optionally in the first or se-
cond telescope position/face.
Between the individual points the
telescope position/face can be 5
changed. One distance must always
be measured. Actual area, always
closed to the starting
point (1).
Area computation, contd.
1. Input of point number. Measuring display Results
2. Triggering a distance
measurement with the following AREA AREA_Result
possibilities: PtID : 1
hr : 1.500 m NoPts : 15
HD : ---.-- m Area : 148.472 m2
<MEAS> Triggering and recording Area : 0.000 m2 Area : 0.014 ha
a measurement. Point Pts : 1 Perim : 65.241 m
counter and point
number are <EXIT> <RESULT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <NEW>
incremented.
Same function as The area is always displayed Displayed are:

<MEAS>. according the onboard unit • area
setting ( m², hectare). • number of measured points
DIST/ Triggering and displaying a • circumference of closed area/
distance measurement. length of closed polygon.
REC Saving with REC if key
is assigned accordingly. <NEW> Starting a new area
computation. The
counter is set to "0"
<RESULT> Recording of areas, again.
circumference and point <EXIT> Quit program area
counter. computation.
Free Station
The application "Free Station" is used The following measurements Measurements and results (position,
to determine the instrument position sequences to target points are standard deviations and residuals)
from measurements to a minimum of possible: are always recorded to the internal
two known points and a maximum of 1. Hz- and V-angles only memory, provided the internal
five known points. 2. Distance and Hz- and V-angle memory is set as the Data Storage
It supports measurements to points 3. Hz- and V-angles to some point(s) media.
using either distances and Hz- and V- and Hz- and V-angle plus distance
angles (typical 2 point resection) or to other point(s).
angles only (typical 3 point resection) All shown displays are
or a combination of angles and The final computed results are examples. It is possible that
distances to different points. Easting, Northing and Height of the local software versions are different
present instrument station, including to the basic version.
the instruments Hz-circle orientation.
Standard deviations and residuals for
H N accuracy assessments are provided
additionally.
The station coordinates and

orientation can be finally set active to
the system.
TC300z90
Measuring facilities
Single face I or II or dual face I + II If a target point is measured Measurement restrictions:

measurements are always possible. several times in the same
No specific point sequence or telescope position the last valid • 2 face measurements
specific face sequences are required. measurement is used for For measurements in 2 faces, the
Any point can be measured with any computation. reflector height and the refraction
face at any time prior of starting the coefficient must be kept the same
computation process, e.g. measure for both faces for the same target
the last point first - then the first point point, although it is permissible to
- and then the second point - etc… change them between different
target points. An error message
Gross errors checks are made for will be generated if the reflector
dual face measurements to ensure height changes between face I and
the same point(s) are sighted with face II while measuring to the
the other face. same target point.
• Target points with 0.000 height

Target points with 0.000 height are
discarded for height processing. If
target points have a valid height of
0.000 m, use 0.001 m to enable it
for height processing.
Computation procedure Station setup
The computation process 3. The final plan position (E, H) is Set the occupied station name and
automatically determines the computed from a least squares instrument.
processing method, e.g. 2 point adjustment, including standard
resection, 3 point resection with deviations and residuals for Hz- Procedure:
angles only, etc…) angle and horizontal distances. 1. Enter the station name (Stn)
If more than the minimum required 2. Enter the instrument height (hi)
measurements are performed, the 4. The final height (H) is computed
processing routine uses a least from averaged height differences
squares adjustment to determine the based on the original FREE STATION
plan position and averages measurements. (Station Setup)
orientation and heights.
5. The Hz-circle orientation is Stn : PEG1
1. The original averaged face I and computed with the original hi : 1.567 m
face II measurements enter the averaged face I and face II
computation process. In case of measurements and the final
multiple measurements to the computed plan position. <EXIT> <OK>
same target point, only the last
measurement for each face enter
the computation process. <OK> Proceeds to the
measurement screen.
2. All measurements are treated with <EXIT> Terminate and return to the
the same accuracy, whether these start-up program.
are measured in single or dual
face.
Measurements
Free Station methods: 2. Enter the reflector height (hr). The ALL-key measures and
• 2 point resection records the Hz- and V-
angles and the distance.
=> always use the -key or
FREE STATION 1/I II
the Button <MEAS>
PtID : ABC1 REC The REC-command (refer
• 3 point resection with angles hr: 2.300 m to FNC) measures and
only Hz: 236°56'14" records only Hz- and V-
=> Always use the REC-command V: 91°12'23" angles
under the FNC-menu or the - SD: 123.569 m
key if REC is assigned to it.
• Mix of distances and angles <EXIT> <CALC> <MEAS> <CALC> Proceeds with the result
=> Use either -key or the But- screen and computes the
ton <MEAS> for distances and instrument position if at
<MEAS> Button initiates
angles or REC-command for least 2 points in single face
measurements.
angles only. with at least one distance
are measured
a) If the target is a prism the Hz- and
<EXIT> Terminate and return to the
V-angles and distance is
start-up program.
automatically measured and
Procedure: recorded
1. Enter the target point number b) If the target is not a prism or the
(PtID). 1/I Status indication; shows
reflectorless EDM cannot measure
If the desired point is not found that first point was
a distance, only Hz- and V-angles
within the internal memory, the measured in telescope
are measured and recorded
system automatically opens the position I.
manual coordinate entry. 1/I II Shows that first point was
measured in telescope
position I and II.
Results
This dialog shows the final computed <SET> Sets the displayed If the instrument height was
station coordinates and instrument coordinates and instrument set to 0.000 in the setup
height. height as the final station to screen, then the station height refers
the system. to height of trunnion axis.
1. Page (viewing the station <RESID>Moves to the residual
coordinates and instrument height) screen.
<PREV> Returns to the measuring
screen for more points to
FREE STATION RESULT measure.
Stn: PEG1 <EXIT> Terminates the application
E : 14757687.345 m "FREE STATION" without
N : 16934025.602 m setting the new station data
H : 1243.932 m to the system.
hi : 1.576 m
<EXIT><PREV><RESID><SET>
Stn = Name of occupied station

E = Computed station Easting
N = Computed station Northing
H = Computed station Height
hi = Instrument height
Results, contd. Residuals
2. Page (viewing standard deviations) <SET> Sets the displayed This dialog shows the computed
coordinates and instrument residuals.
height as the final station to The residuals always show computed
the system value (given data) minus measured
FREE STATION RESULT <RESID>Moves to the residual value.
Pts : 2 screen
s.Dev E : 0.012 m <PREV> Returns to the measuring RESIDUALS 1/3
s.Dev N : 0.120 m screen for more points to PtID: ABC1
s.Dev H : 0.035 m measure. dHz : -0°00'23"
s.DevAng : 0°00'23" <EXIT> Terminates the application dHD : -0.045 m
FREE STATION without dH : 0.075 m
<EXIT><PREV><RESID><SET> setting the new station data
to the system.
Pts = Number of measured <EXIT> <PREV>
points
s.Dev E = Standard deviation Stati- <PREV> Returns to the result screen
on Easting <EXIT> Terminates the application
s.Dev N = Standard deviation Stati- FREE STATION without
on Northing setting the new station data
s.Dev H = Standard deviation Stati- to the system.
on Height Use the cursor keys
s.DevAng = Standard deviation circle
to toggle the display of
orientation
residuals for the various
measured points.
Error messages
Important messages Meaning

Selected point has no valid data This message occurs if the selected target point has no easting or northing
coordinate
Max 5 points supported If already 5 points are measured and a further point is selected . The system
supports maximum 5 points
Bad data - no position computed The measurements may not allow to compute final station coordinates (Easting,
Northing)
Bad data - no height computed Either the target height are invalid or insufficient measurements are available to
compute a final station height.
Insufficient space in job The present selected job is full and does not allow further storage. This error
could occur either with measurements or when the system stores result data,
such as station results. standard deviations or residuals.
Hz (I - II) > 0.9 deg, measure point This error occurs if a point was measured in one face and the measurement in
again the other face differs by more than 180° ±0.9° for the horizontal angle circle
V (I - II) > 0.9 deg, measure point This error occurs if a point was measured in one face and the measurement in
again the other face differs by more than 180° ±0.9° for the vertical angle reading
More points or distance required There are insufficient data measured to be able to compute a position. Either
there are not enough points used or not enough distances measured.
Reference Line Definition of the Base Line
This program facilitates the easy setting out or checking of lines for buildings, The base line is given by two base
straight sections of road, simple excavations, etc. A reference line can be points. The base points can be
defined with reference to a known base line, which, e.g. has been defined defined in three ways:
based on an existing site boundary. The reference line can be offset either • Measure point
longitudinally or in parallel to the base line, or be rotated around the first base • Enter co-ordinates using keypad
point as required. • Select point from memory.
Definition of the base points:

N 2nd base
point a) Measuring base points:
Input a point number and indepen-
dent measurement of the base
points using or / REC.
e
e
lin
lin
ce
se
en
Ba
fer
Re
TC300Z98
1st base point
Definition of the Base Line, continued
b) Base points with co-ordinates: Triggers a distance

Input a point number. The search Define Baseline Pt.1 measurement.
for associated points in the PtID: 101
hr : 1.600 m Triggers a distance
memory can be initiated using measurement and register
<COORD>. If the required point is the measured data.
not in memory or there are no valid Hz : 236°56'14"
co-ordinates in the memory, the V : 91°12'23"
program prompts for manual entry HD : 15.457 m
of the co-ordinates. <EXIT> <COORD>
Analogous procedure for the second <EXIT> Return to the start-up

base point. programs.
<COORD> Input co-ordinates or
search for fixed points
and measurements.
<FINDPT> Activates selective point
search (see "Point
Search" section)
<OK> Confirms the entry and
continues the program.
<NewL> Renewed input of the
first base point.
Reference Line
The base line can be offset Input of the parameters:

longitudinally and in parallel, as well Using the navigation keys / , Rot+: Rotation of the reference
as rotated. This new line is called the the focus can be moved to the offset line clockwise around the
reference line. All measured data and rotation parameters for the reference point.
refers to the reference line. reference line. Hoff+: Height offset; the reference
line is higher than the first
base point.
Define Ref.Line Shifts
Pt.1 : 101
e
nc
The calculation of the

l i n fere
e
Pt.2 : 102
Base lin
Re
e
Offs: 1.000 m reference line is performed

Line: 5.450 m in stages as per the diagram shown
2nd base point
Rot : 20°00'00" on the left.
Rot+
Hoff: 0.000 m
<EXIT><NewL><L&O> <RefL>
<EXIT> Return to the start-up
programs
Reference
point
The following entries are possible: <NewL> Return to the definition of a
new base line
Offs+: Parallel offset of the <L&O> Opens the "Orthogonal Set-
Line+
reference line to the right, out" application

Offs+ referred to the direction of <RefL> Opens the "Reference Line"
the base line (1-2). application
TC300Z99
1st base point

Line+: Longitudinal offset of the
start point (=reference
point) of the reference line
in the direction of base
point 2.
Reference Line
The <RefL> function calculates longi- <EXIT> Return to the start-up

TC300Z101
tudinal, transverse and height programs
ein
differences relative to the reference <RefL> Redefine reference line.
el
nc
line. After the first distance
ere
ref measurement, the measurement
dialog displays the calculated values The height of the first reference point
(dLine, dOffs, dHt) continually if is always used as the reference
dOffs tracking mode is activated. height for the calculation of height
measured differences (dHt).
point
TC300Z102
Reference Line Result
ine
dL
PtID: 103 1st reference point
1st reference hr : 1.550 m
Height
point
dHt+
dOffs: -0.054 m Reference
Height diff.+
height
dLine: 0.020 m dHt-
dHt : 0.120 m
<EXIT> <RefL>
1st base point
Triggers a distance
measurement. If tracking mode is activated
(see "EDM Settings
Measures and registers section"), correction values for the
measured data. position of the reflector are displayed
continuously.
Orthogonal Setout
Relative to the reference line you can Example "orthogonal methods" Display in measure mode:
enter longitudinal, transverse and
TC300Z100
height offsets for the target points to Measure Line & Offset
be set-out. The program then PtId: 103
calculates the differences between hr : 1.550 m
ine
the measured point and the
el
nc
calculated point. The program
ere
dHz : -0°15'20"
ref
displays either the orthogonal (dL, dT, dHD : 1.220 m
dH) or the polar differences (dHz, dH : 0.350 m
dHD, DH). By "making" these
ine
Offs dOffs <EXIT> <SHIFTS> <L&O>
dL
differences as small as possible, you
e
Lin
can position the prism on the point to
setting out
be set-out. point measured dOffs: 3.750 m
point
1st reference dLine: 10.500 m
point dHt : 0.350 m
Using / , you can switch
Offset input: <EXIT> Return to the start-up
between polar and orthogonal setting
programs.
out differences.
Input Line & Offset <SHIFTS>Redefine reference line.
PtId: 103 <CALC> Set-out points.
hr : 1.550 m <L&O> Input new setting out
If tracking mode is activated (see
elements.
"EDM Settings" section), correction
Offs: 3.750 m Triggers a distance
values for the position of the reflector
Line: 10.500 m measurement.
are displayed continuously.
Ht : 1.500 m Triggers a distance
<EXIT> <SHIFTS> <CALC> measurement and register
the measured data.
Orthogonal Setout, continued Notes
The signs for the distance and angle Warnings/messages

differences are exactly the same as
for the "Setout" application. These
are correction values (required minus Important messages Meaning
actual). Save via RS232 Data output (system setting menu) via RS232
interface is activated. To be able to successfully
+dHz Turn telescope start reference line, the "IntMem" setting must be
clockwise to the setting enabled.
out point.
Base line too short Base line is shorter than 1 cm. Choose base
+dHD The setting out point is
points such that the horizontal separation of both
further away than the
points is at least 1 cm.
point measured.
+dHt The setting out point is Distance not measured No distance measured or invalid.
higher than the Repeat distance measurement until a valid
measured point. distance is displayed.
Co-ordinates invalid No co-ordinates or invalid co-ordinates for a
point. Ensure that a point used has at least one
Easting and one Northing co-ordinate.
Coding
Codes contain information about OSW-coding GSI-coding
recorded points. With the help of
coding, points can be assigned to a Unlike the GSI-coding OSW-coding GSI codelists created with TCTools
particular group simplifying later enables the division into attribute or in T100 instruments can be used.
processing. names and values.
Code: Code name
Basically, it is differentiated between Code: Code name
Desc.: Additional remark
GSI- coding (TPS100 instruments)
Desc.: Additional remark
and OSW-coding (TPS300 Info1: more, freely editable
instruments). For further information Attrib.: User-defined attribute ... information
regarding "Coding", please refer to name; defined when Info8: lines
chapter "Data Manager". creating the codelist.
Value: Attribute value;can be
entered or edited when
calling the code.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 67 Coding
Coding, contd.
Searching code blocks Manual code input
Individual code blocks can be

entered directly via keypad.
How I can find an already entered
code again ? <MAN> The manual code input is
Starting from "SURVEYING" the All codes corresponding to the started and an empty code
code function can be easily called. entered search criteria are found. block is called.
SURVEYING 1 CODE (Find/Select) ATTRIBUTE ENTRY

PtID : A101 Find : T* Code : ------
hr : 1.700 m Code : TR1 Info1: ------
Code : * Desc.: Survey_peg Info2: ------
Hz : 153°41'23" Info3: ------
V : 82°12'17" Info4: ------
SD : ----.--- m
<EXIT> <EXIT> <MAN> <ATTR><SET> <EXIT> <PREV><MORE><SET>
1. Move cursor to field "Code". <ATTR> Display of remaining Navigation and numeric/
attributes. alphanumeric input possible
2. Enter a Wildcard criterion (e.g. T*) <MAN> Starts manual code input. via cursor keys.
or exact code designation and
Using the arrow keys, you
confirm with . Code function is Attributes 5 to 8 can be displayed
can page through the codes
activated. found with entered search with <MORE> or .
criteria.
Coding 68 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Coding, contd.
Extending/editing code Exceptions: Recording code block
1. Call available code from code list. With the codelist editor of After quitting the code function with
SurveyOffice a status can be <SET> the code block in the system
2. Attributes can be overwritten assigned to the attributes. is temporarily set. Recording only
freely. with measurement ( - or REC-fix
• Attributes with "fixed status" (see keys) and always with reference to
SurveyOffice) are write-protected. the actual point number.
ATTRIBUTE ENTRY B They cannot be overwritten or
Code : TRB1C edited.
Info1: PYLONND Leica SurveyOffice
Info2: CONCRETEE • For attributes with status
With the help of the TPS-
Info3: H=1.1 F "Mandatory" an input of a
Setup ("External Tools") the
Info4: D=0.5 G confirmation is required.
instrument can be configured, so that
H • Attributes with status "Normal" can the codes are recorded either before
<EXIT> <PREV><MORE><SET> be edited freely. or after the measurement.
Call edit mode and edit

attribute.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 69 Coding
Coding, contd.
Warnings / Messages Individually (<MAN>) Possible buttons
entered code blocks will not <EXIT> Quits code function. Re-
ATTRIB. CANNOT BE CHANGED be copied to the codelist. turns to previous application
> Attribute with fixed status cannot or function.
be changed.
<MAN> Activates the manual code
Leica SurveyOffice
entry.
NO CODELIST AVAILABLE Codelists can be easily
> No codelist in memory. Manual created and uploaded to the <MORE>Displays more code
input for code and attributes are instrument using the supplied "Leica attributes.
called automatically. SurveyOffice" Software. <SET> Accepts the code entry or
selection and sets the code
ENTRY REQUIRED block in the system
<OK> temporarely
> Code missing. Extend input.
Coding 70 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Menu Quick Settings
Calling up menu "Quick Settings" are settings Contrast:
functions. frequently used integrated into a Setting the display contrast in 10%
common display. All of these settings steps.
can also be changed in the
MENU configuration. Tilt Correction:
QUICKSETTINGS The parameter or selection fields are Switching on/off the compensator.
ALL SETTINGS controlled via the navigation keys.
DATA MANAGER The current active parameter is USER key:
CALIBRATION indicated by the black bar. Allocation of function from FNC
SYSTEM INFO menu.
Calling the menu
<EXIT> functions. Trigger key:
Configuration of trigger key located at
QUICK SETTINGS
the side of the instrument. Can be
<EXIT> Leave the menu. Back to either assigned with ALL or DIST or
"Measure". Execute.
deactivated.
QUICK SETTINGS
Contrast : 50%
Tilt corr : 2-axis
USER Key : IR-RL
TRIGGER Key: ALL
<EXIT> <SET>
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 71 Menu
Settings System Settings
This menu enables extensive user- All parameter selection fields are Beep
specific settings in order to adapt the available to the user. The beep is an acoustic signal after
instrument to their own requirements. each key stroke.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Calling menu functions. OFF Beep switched off
ON Beep switched on
Beep : OFF
LOUD Increased volume
ALL SETTINGS Sector Beep: OFF
DataOutput : RS232
Execute. AutoOFF : Disable
Sector Beep
OFF: Sector beep switched off.
<EXIT> <SET>
ON: Sector beep sounds at right
SETTINGS angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
SYSTEM SETTINGS or 0, 100, 200, 300 gon).
Display additional
ANGLE SETTINGS
parameter.
UNITS
EDM SETTINGS Selection of setting.
COMMUNICATION <EXIT> Back to "Settings"
TIME & DATE without setting the
<EXIT> changed settings.
<SET> Setting the changed
<EXIT> Quit "Settings". Back to
settings and back to
"Measure".
"Settings".
Menu 72 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
System Settings, contd.
Example Sector Beep: Data Output DISPLAY CONTRAST

RS232 Data is recorded via the
10% Setting the display contrast in
From 95.0 to 99.5 gon (or from 105.0 serial interface. For this
10% steps; adapting the
to 100.5 gon) a "Fast beep" sounds purpose, a data storage
readability depending on the
whilest from 99.5 to 99.995 gon (or device must be connected.
light conditions.
from 100.5 to 100.995 gon) a "Per- Int All data is recorded in the
manent beep" sounds. internal memory.
The readability of LCDs is influenced
by external conditions (temperature,
90°
AUTO-OFF
lighting) and by the reading angle
ENABLE The instrument is switched
TC300z27
(see figure). The display contrast can

1 off after 20 minutes without
be adapted step by step until the
any acticn (= no key
3 3 optimum readability is achieved.
pressed; V and Hz angle
2 2 deviation ≤ ±3' / ±600cc).
DISABLE Function is deactivated and
the instrument is
permanently operating. The
battery will not last for as
long.
1 1
SLEEP Economy mode. Instrument
0° 180° is recovered by any key
stroke.
TC300Z30
1 No beep
2 Fast beep (interrupted)
3 Permanent beep
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 73 Menu
System Settings, contd.
USER key FACE_I Definition DISPLAY HEATER

Allocation of a function from FNC
Possibility to define the telescope ON Is automatically activated
menu ( ) to the User key position I in relation to the position of when the display
( ). the V-drive. illumination is on and the
REC Record a measurement instrument temperature is
block. V-left Telescope position I if V- ≤5°C .
IR<->RL Change the EDM type drive is left hand located.
between IR and RL. V-right Telescope position I if V- RETICLE
REM Indirect height drive is right hand located.
The reticle illumination is only
determination (see also switched on if the display illumination
chapter FNC). is on.
DEL. L.REC Delete the last data GSI Format
block recorded in the Select GSI output format. Low reticle illumination dimmed
internal memory. GSI8: 81..00+12345678 Medium average brightness
GSI16: 81..00+1234567890123456 High strong illumination
Trigger key
Configuration of the trigger key on
GSI Mask
side cover.
Select GSI output mask.
OFF Trigger key deactivated Mask 1: PtID, Hz, V, SD, ppm+mm,
ALL Trigger key with same hr, hi
Mask 2: PtID, Hz, V, SD, E, N, H, hr
function as the -key.
DIST Trigger key with same
function as the -key.
Menu 74 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Angle Settings
Tilt corr The compensator setting

ANGLE SETTINGS remains active even after the
Tilt corr.: 1-axis OFF Tilting compensation
instrument is switched off.
Hz-increm.: right switched off
V-setting : Zenit 1-axis V-angles relate to the
Hz-collim : ON plumb line.
AngleRes. : 0°00'05" 2-axis V-angles relate to plumb
line and the Hz-angles are
Hz-Incr.
<EXIT> <SET> corrected for the tilt of the
standing axis. Hz angle incrementation
right Set Hz to "Right angle

If the instrument is used on an measurement"
unstable base (e.g. shaking platform, (= clockwise).
ship, etc.) the compensator should left Set Hz to "Left angle
be switched off. measurement"
This avoids the compensator drifting (= counterclockwise).
out of it's measuring range and "Left angle measurements"
interupting the measuring process by are only shown in the
indicating an error. display. Within the memory
they are recorded as "Right
angle measurements".
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 75 Menu
Angle Settings, contd.
V-angle
The "0"- orientation of the vertical circle can be either selected for the zenith, the horizontal plane or in %.
Zenith Horizontal plane V%
+300%
TC300z87
4'
71°3
+100%
--.--% °
45
20° +18%
360s
0° ±V
gon
-5
0
-79.
go
n
5 go
--.--%
-100%
TC300z28
TC300z29
n
-300%
The V-angle increases from 0° - 360° V-angles above the horizontal plane 100% correspond to an angle of 45°
(0 - 400 gon). are indicated as positive values and (50 gon, 1600 mil).
below the horizontal plane as negati-
ve values. The % value increases
rapidly. "--.--%" appears on
the display above 300%.
Menu 76 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Angle settings, contd.
Hz-collimation Resolution
ON Hz-collimation is switched The displayed angle format can be
ON. selected in three steps.
OFF Hz-collimation is switched
OFF.
• For 360°'":
If option "Hz-collimation ON" is 0° 00' 01" / 0° 00' 05" / 0° 00' 10"
active, each measured Hz-angle is Always " are indicated.
corrected (depending on V-angle).
• For 360°:
For normal operation the Hz- 0.0005° / 0.001° / 0.005°
collimation remains switched on.
• For gon:
0.0005 gon / 0.001 gon / 0.005 gon
Find more information about • For mil:

the Hz-collimation in chapter 0.01 mil / 0.05 mil / 0.10 mil
"Determining instrument Always two decimals are indicated.
errors".
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 77 Menu
Unit settings
Angle Distance
UNIT SETTINGS
°'" (degree sexagesimal) m Meter
Angle: gon possible angle values: ft/in1/8 US feet -inch - 1/8 inch
Distance: US-ft 0° to 359°59'59'' US-ft US feet
Temp : °F DD (degree decimal) Intl.ft International feet
Pressure: inHg possible angle values:
0° to 359.999°
<EXIT> <SET> gon possible angle values: Temperature
0 gon to 399.999 gon °C Degree Celsius
mil possible angle values: °F Degree Fahrenheit
0 to 6399.99mil
The setting of the angle units can be Pressure

changed at any time. mbar Millibar
The actual displayed values are hPa Hecto Pascal
converted according to the selected mmHg Millimeter mercury column
unit. inHg Inch mercury column
Menu 78 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
EDM Settings
The EDM settings contain a detailled Dist Mode

menu with choice fields for required With TCR instruments different settings for measurements with visible (RL)
settings. and invisible (IR) EDM type are available.
Depending on selected measuring mode the selection prism types are diffe-
EDM SETTINGS rent.
RL_SHORT Short range. For IR_FINE Fine measuring mode
Laser point: OFF distance for high precision
Dist Mode : IR_Fine measurements without measurements with
Prism Type : Round prisms with a target prisms
Prism Const: 0 mm distance up to 80 m (2mm + 2 ppm)
(3mm + 2 ppm)
<EXIT> <ppm> <SET> IR_FAST Quick measuring mode
RL_TRACK Continuous distance with higher measuring
measurement without speed and reduced
Call second display with . prisms accuracy
(5mm + 2 ppm) (5mm + 2 ppm)
GuideLight: OFF
RL_Prism Long range. For IR_TRACK Continuous distance
<EXIT> <SIGNAL> <SET> distance measuring
measurements with (5mm + 2 ppm)
prisms
Laser Point (5mm + 2 ppm) IR_TAPE Distance measurement
OFF: Visible laser beam is using Retro targets
switched off. With the RL-EDM each object (5mm + 2 ppm)
ON: Visible laser beam for in the beam is measured
visualising the target point (possibly also branches, cars,
is switched on. etc.).
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 79 Menu
EDM Settings, contd.
Prism type Prism constant

Calling the function in the EDM settings. Calling the function in the EDM
settings.
Constants 50 27
Leica Prisms
[mm] 40 Entry of a user specific prism
constant. Input can only be made in
Standard prism [mm].
0.0 86
GPH1 + GPR1
Limit value: -999 mm to +999 mm
60
360° prism
+23.1
GRZ4
86
30 20
18
Miniprism
+17.5 86
GMP101/102 120
70
Reflective
+34.4
targets
is set at "Prismconst"
USER -- (-mm + 34.4; e.g.: mm = 14 ->
input = -14 + 34.4 = 20.4)
RL +34.4 Reflectorless
Menu 80 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Guide Light EGL
TC300z12
The optionally available Guide Light 2 1
EGL consists of two coloured
flashing lights in the telescope of the
total station. All TC(R)303/305/307-
instruments can be equipped with
this Guide Light. The person at the
TC300z22a
prism can be guided by the flashing
lights directly to the line of sight. The
100 m (330 ft)

light points are visible up to a
distance of 150 meters. This is useful 1 Flashing red diode
when setting out points.
2 Flashing yellow diode
OFF: The automatic Guide Light
EGL is switched off. Operating range:
5 - 150 m (15 -500 ft)
ON: The automatic Guide Light Divergence:
EGL is switched on. 12 m (40ft) at 100m (330 ft)
Menu options are only active

when an EGL is installed.
6m 6m
(20 ft) (20 ft)
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 81 Menu
Atmospheric Parameters (ppm) In order to take into consideration <SIGNAL> button

Distance measurement is influenced these influences distance
directly by the atmospheric conditions measurements are corrected using
EDM SIGNAL
of the air in which distance atmospheric correction parameters.
measurement are taken.
EDM-Type: IR
• Pressure
Air pressure at instrument location.
ATMOSPH. PARAMETERS • Ht. a. MSL
60%
Height above sea level at
Pressure : 1013 pa instrument location.
Temperature : 12 °C <EXIT> <PREV>
• ,
Air temperature at instrument
Atmos ppm : 0 location.
EDM Type:
• Rel. Humid.
<EXIT> <PREV> <SET> Indication of current EDM selection
Relative humidity of air in %
(infrared or reflectorless).
(normally 60%)
Ht. a. MSL : 0 m • Refr.Coeff
:
Refr.Coeff : 0.13 Input of refraction coefficient for
Indication of EDM signal strength
Rel. Humid. : 60 % consideration of the atmospheric
(reflection strength) in 10% steps.
Atmos ppm : 0 refraction.
Enables optimum distance
When calculating the height
The atmosperic distance corrections measurement to poorly visible
difference and the horizontal
are derived from the air temperature, targets.
distance the Refraction Correction
from the air pressure or the height at is taken into consideration.
mean sea level and the relative air <PREV> Back to EDM settings.
• Atmos_PPM
humidity or the humidity temperature. Calculated and indicated
atmospheric PPM.
Menu 82 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Communication
Databits Interface plug connections:

COMMUNICATION 7 Data transfer is realized with 7
Baudrate: 19200 databits. Is set automatically if
Databits: 8 parity is "Even" or "Odd".
Parity : NONE 8 Data transfer is realized with 8
Endmark : CR/LF databits. Is set automatically if
Stopbits: 1 parity is "None". 5 4
<EXIT> <SET> 1 3
Parity 2
Even Even parity
For data transfer between PC and Odd Odd parity
TC300z84
instrument the communication None No parity (if data bit is
parameters of the serial interface set to 8)
RS232 must be set.
Endmark
Leica Standard setting: CRLF Carriage return; line feed
19200 Baud, 8 Databit, No Parity, CR Carriage return 1 External battery
1 Stopbit, CR/LF 2 Not connected / inactive
Stopbits 3 GND
Depending on settings for databit and 4 Data reception (TH_RXD)
Baudrate parity the setting could be 0, 1 or 2. 5 Data transfer (TH_TXD)
Data transfer speed 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200 [bits/second] TH ... Theodolite
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 83 Menu
Date and Time
For displaying and setting of date and

time. SET DATE/TIME
Time:
Form: hh:mm:ss Time(24h): 12:15:07
(hours, minutes, seconds) Date : 29/02/2000
Date:
Form: dd/mm/yyyy <OK>
(day, month, year)
/ Selection of an input field. Adjustable Date Adjustable Time

/ Activate edit mode.
After inputing the time/date is

immediately set for the complete
system.
Menu 84 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
System Information
Useful information which can be Free Jobs USER key
called via menu. These are only Number of free jobs is displayed. If Current assignment of the USER key.
indications of actual setting and no jobs are in the memory under The following functions from the FNC
cannot be changed here. All changes "Measure and Record" the system menu are available:
to settings must be carried out in creates a "Default" job automatically REC: Record a measurement
menu "SETTINGS". All data is stored into this Default job block
which can be freely renamed. IR<->RL: Switch between IR and
Calling the menu RL.
functions. REM: Calling function
Tilt corr "Measuring remote
SYSTEM INFOS Display of current compensator points" within the
setting: measuring program.
Execute. OFF: Compensator switched off. DEL L.REC: Delete the last internaly
1-axis: Compensator activated in recorded measuring
Scrolling the display. longitudinal axis (into block.
direction target line).
<SW> Software versions
2-axis: Compensator activated in
overview.
longitudinal and transverse Trigger Key
axis OFF: function deactivated.
ALL: ALL function activated.
DIST: DIST function activated.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 85 Menu
System Information, contd.
Battery Hz collim (ON/OFF) Software versions
Remaining battery power (e.g. 40%). The correction of measured Hz- The software of the instrument is
angles with the Hz collimation can be composed of different software
switched ON/OFF. packages. Depending on this
Instr.Temp. packages different versions are
Measured instrument temperature. possible.
Calibration values Op-System: Operating System
Indication of last determined and App.-SW: Applications, functions
DSP Heater (ON/OFF) stored calibration values (Hz- and menu
Activates the display heating. With collimation, V-index and tilting axis Layout: User displays
setting ON the heating is switched on error).
as soon as the instrument
temperature falls below 5°C and the
illumination is switched off. When
the temperature increases again, the
heating is automatically switched off.
Menu 86 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Data Manager VIEW/EDIT DATA
The Data Manager contains all • EDIT/VIEW/DELETE VIEW/EDIT DATA

functions for entering, editing and for Editing, creating, viewing and
checking data in the field. deleting jobs, measurements, Call Data Manager.
fixpoints and codelists.
Move focus bar to Data Ma- • INITIALIZE MEMORY VIEW/EDIT DATA
nager. Deleting complete memory,
individual jobs or complete data Job
Call Data Manager.
areas (e.g. fixed points, Fixpoint
measurements). Measurement
Codelist
• DATA DOWNLOAD
Selected data sets are transfered
<EXIT>
to the interface without protocol
and test procedures.
<EXIT> Back to Data Manager.
• STATISTICS
Statistical information about job
and memory allocation. Selection of data type using
arrow keys.
Call Data Manager.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 87 Menu
EDIT/VIEW/DELETE, contd.
Job
Jobs are a summary of data of diffe- Job search: Input of a Job:

rent types, e.g. fixed points,
measurements, codes, results, etc. Using the arrow keys the job <NEW> Define a new job and
list can be paged through in entering job data (e.g. job,
both directions. user).
VIEW JOB 1/2
<SAVE> New job is created and
Job: Project_01C Deleting job: registered.
Oper. : T.Waits
Date : 16/06/98 Select relevant job. <VIEW> Back to job search without
Time : 09:30:11 saving.
<DEL> All data within a job is
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW> deleted.
The job definition consists of the

input of job name and user.
Additionally, the system generates
time and date at the time or creation.
Menu 88 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Fixpoints Enter fixed points: Measurements

<NEW> Starts the point and edit
Fixpoints may be entered with point input for fixed points or Measurement data available in the
number, coordinates (E, N) and editing of existing fixed internal memory can be searched
height. points by calling the rele- and displayed or erased.
vant point number.
Within the job selection
VIEW FIXPOINT field the directory for the MEASUREMENTS
Job: Project_01C fixed point is selected. (Search definition)
FIND: *
PtID : ABC1 <PREV> Back to fixed point search Job: Project_01C
E : 31798003.234 m or display of coordinates. StPt: ST*
N : 15635975.915 m <DEL> Selected fixed point is Pt : A*
H : 8723.001 m erased.
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW> <EXIT> <VIEW>
Fixed point search:
Valid fixed points contain min. one Here the same conditions are valid Selection field
point number and either the as with the point search. You can for job.
coordinates (E, N) or the height (H). enter the exact point number or
limiting the data range by entering a
Wildcard criterion (e.g. A*). Input of a search criteria for station
Displaying the complete data and points.
of a fixed point with .
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 89 Menu
Points can be searched for by three All data as part of stations with the Regardless of used
methods: criteria "St100" and with point programs, additional data
numbers starting with "A" are found. blocks can be recorded in the
• Job selection: measuring range:
(e.g. "Project_01C") If a station is exactly entered (e.g.
"St100") then all data with the rele- Corrections:
• Station selection: vant point numbers are found EDM-Type, EDM-Mode, Prism typ,
Searches for points as part of belonging to this station/these Prism constant, Atmospheric PPM,
stations meeting the search stations (it is possible that station Scale PPM, Height PPM, Pressure,
criteria (e.g. "ST*"). "St100" has been used several Ht. Above Sea Level, Temperature,
times). Rel. humid., Refraction Coefficient,
• Point selection: CM East offset
Finds all points meeting the
conditions mentioned above and Stations:
Extended display with
also the search critera for the point PtID, E, N, H, hi, Desc., Date, Time
coordinates and time
search. (e.g. "A*") information. Results:
No pts, StDev. Hz, Date, Time, Area,
<DEL> Deletes the selected
Tie Distance, setout differences, etc.
VIEW 35 data set from the
Type : Measurement internal memory. Measurements:
PtID : A412 Pt, Hz, V, SD, Hd, dH, hr, E, N, H,
<SEARCH> Back to point search.
Hz : 125°13'00" Rem., Date, Time
V : 92°45'12" Codes:
H0 : 113.405 m Code, Rem., Attr.1-8
hr : 1.500 m
<EXIT> <DEL> <SEARCH>
Menu 90 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Codelist
To each code a description and max. <NEW> : Enter new codelist: Deleting code:
8 attributes with up to 16 characters
can be assigned. Input of a new code and a descriptive Select relevant code.
text.
<DEL> Deletes code block.
VIEW/DEL CODELIST INPUT CODELIST
Extended display for
Find: Nr*
Code : Nr01 Code : Nr01 viewing and checking
Desc.: border line Desc. : border line attributes.
Info1: Nr.123
Info2: 12.54
Either code can be searched directly
Info3: 5.20
with code name or Wildcard (*).
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW> <EXIT><VIEW><ATTR><SAVE>
Searching for code: <ATTR> Input of attributes

(alphanumeric).
Using arrow keys the
<SAVE> Records inputs; back to
codelist can be toggled
code search.
through in both directions.
<VIEW> Back to code search;
without saving.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 91 Menu
Delete Memory
Individual jobs or complete data <DEL> Starts deleting process <NO> Back to selection of area to
areas of a job are deleted. Deleting within the selected area. be deleted. Data is kept.
all data in memory.
<AllMem>Deletes all data in memory. <YES> Deletes the selected data
Two choice fields enable the
All data will be lost ! area within the selected job.
selection of a particular area.
DELETE Memory Deleting the memory cannot

be undone. After confirming
Job : Project_04B Clear all data in the message all data is deleted
Data: Meas database! permanently.
<EXIT> <AllMem> <DELETE> <NO> <YES>
Selection of job and data

area to be deleted.
Possible data areas:

• measurements
• fixed points
Menu 92 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Data Download
With this special function measured Job: Selection of job from which Example: "GSI" format
data can be transfered via the serial data should be transfered.
interface to a receiver (e.g. a Within the "data" setting
Laptop). Using this type of transfer Data: Fixpoints or measurements "MEASUREMENTS" a data set could
the success of the transfer is not can be sent separately and be shown as follows:
checked. independently from each
other. Selection of data 11....+00000D19 21.022+16641826
type. 22.022+09635023 31..00+00006649
DATA DOWNLOAD 58..16+00000344 81..00+00003342
Format: Selection of output format. 82..00-00005736 83..00+00000091
Job : Project_04B Only previously loaded 87..10+00001700 522.16-00000000
Data: Coord format can be selected for
Format: APA download. New formats can
be uploaded using Leica If the receiver is to slow in
SurveyOffice ( Data Ex- processing data the data
<EXIT> <SEND> change Manager). Leica could be lost. With this type of data
formats GSI8/16 are transfer the instrument is not
supported. informed about the performance of
Selection of individual
the receiver (no protocol).
parameters.
<SEND> Data is sent via interface.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 93 Menu
Statistics
It is possible for the user to call-up Stations:

important information about the MEMORY INFORMATION Number of stations used within the
status of internal memory. Job : Project_04B selected jobs.
Additionally, the user can obtain Stations : 18
information about the composition of Fixpoints : 372 Fixpoints:
the data in the individual jobs. Meas Rec's : 2534 Number of stored fixpoints within the
selected jobs.
Free Jobs : 1
<EXIT> Meas Rec's:
Number of recorded data blocks
<EXIT> Back to Data Manager. (measured points, codes, etc.) within
the selected jobs.
Free Jobs:
Number of free or not defined jobs.
Menu 94 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Messages and Warnings
Messages Warnings Error messages
Data SAVED No data found in memory! All memory blocks occupied!!

• Data has been recorded in the • No relevant data blocks could be • Available memory full.
internal memory. found in the memory. > Delete a job or data area in the
> Display disappears after <1 > Search for other data or enter rele- internal memory. Confirm
seconds. Back to last active vant data in the Data Manager. message with <OK>.
display. Confirm with <OK>. Back to last
active display. Job already exists in database!!
Data DELETED • Job or job name already exists in
• Data has been deleted in the memory.
internal memory. > Change job name. Make sure that
> Display disappears after <1 the job name is not already
seconds. Back to last active available. Confirm message with
display. <OK>.
JOB DELETED
• The content of a complete job has Invalid Job-Name!!
been deleted permanently. • Job name is empty or contains a
> Display disappears after <1 "-".
seconds. Back to last active > Change job name. Confirm
display. message with <OK>.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 95 Menu
Determining instrument errors
The calibration contains the The user is guided clearly through Buttons:
determination of the following the procedure. As a result, a wrong
instrument errors: determination of instrument error is <VIEW> Display of actual calibration
eliminated. values.
• Hz-collimation
• V-index (simultaneously electronic HZ-COLLIMATION <MEAS> Measurements are
level) triggered exclusively by
pressing this button. But-
The calibration can be found in menu or ...
tons or are not
"Calibration" (see also menu active during calibration.
structure). With button <VIEW> an overview of
the stored values is given.
<EXIT> Back to calibration menu
Calling the menu without saving.
functions. VIEW CALIRATION VALUES <PREV> Back to last active display.
Calibration
Hz-Collim.: -0°00'27"
Execute. V-Index : -0°00'12"
For determining the Hz-collimation or

the V-index it is necessary to <EXIT> <PREV>
measure in both telescope positions.
The procedure can be started in any
telescope position.
Menu 96 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) V-Index (Vertical index error)
The instruments are adjusted in the

factory prior to shipping. c
i
Instrument errors can change with
time and temperature.
These errors should be

determined before the
instrument is used for the first time,
before precision surveys, after long
periods of transport, before and after
TC300Z16
TC300Z13
long periods of work, and if the
temperature changes by more than
10°C (18°F).
The line-of-sight error or collimation The vertical circle should read
error (C) is the deviation from the exactly 90° (100 gon) when the line
Before determining the perpendicular between the tilting axis of sight is horizontal. Any deviation
instrument errors, level-up and the line of sight. from this figure is termed vertical
the instrument using the index error (i).
electronic bubble. The instrument The effect of the line-of-sight error to
should be secure and firm, and the Hz-angle increases with the By determining the vertical index
should be protected from direct vertical angle. error the electronic level is adjusted
sunlight in order to avoid thermal For horizontal aimings the error of Hz automatically.
warming on one side only. equals the line-of-sight error.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 97 Menu
Determining the line-of-sight error (c)
1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. Using the trigger key trigger
the electronic level. and V are displayed. measurement again.
2. Aim at a point approximately 100m

from the instrument wich is less HZ-COLLIMATION (1) HZ-COLLIMATION (2)
than 5° from the horizontal.
Hz : 123°43'07" Hz : 303°43'17"
V : 272°11'31" V : 87°48'19"
dHz: -0°00'10"
m Sight target horizontal dV : 0°00'28"
1 00
c a.
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <MEAS>
± 5° 3. Trigger measurement. 6. Indication of previous and

recomputed line-of-sight-error.
4. Change telescope position and
aim on point again.
TC300Z17
HZ-COLLIMATION (c)
180° c(old): -0°00'27"

c(new): -0°00'27"
The new value can be either

180° accepted with <SET> or rejected with
TC300Z18
<EXIT>.
Menu 98 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en
Determining V-index
1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. Using the trigger key trigger
the electronic level. and V are displayed. measurement again.
2. Aim at a point approximtely 100m

from the instrument which is less V-INDEX (1) V-INDEX (2)
than 5° from the horizontal.
Hz : 123°43'07" Hz : 303°43'17"
V : 272°11'31" V : 87°48'19"
dHz: -0°00'10"
m Sight target horizontal dV : 0°00'28"
1 00
c a.
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <MEAS>
± 5° 3. Trigger measurement. 6. Indication of previous and

recomputed V-index.
4. Change telescope position and
aim on point again.
TC300Z17
V-INDEX (i)
180° i(old): -0°00'27"

i(new): -0°00'27"
By determining the vertical The new value can be either

index error the electronic 180° accepted with <SET> or rejected with
TC300Z18
level is adjusted <EXIT>.
automatically.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 99 Menu
Possible messages when determining instrument errors
Important messages Meaning Measures

V-Angle not suitable for Aiming tolerance not met or telescope Aim on the target point with an accuracy of
calibration (Check V- position/face not changed. min. 5 gon. The target point must be
angle or face) approximately in the horizontal plane.
Confirmation of the message required.
Calibration result out of Computed values out of tolerance. Previous Repeat measurements.
tolerance. Previous values retained. Confirmation of the message required.
values retained
Hz-Angle out of limit Hz-angle in second face/telescope pos. Aim on the target point with an accuracy of
deviates more than 5 gon from the target min. 5 gon.
point. Confirmation of the message required.
Measurement Error. Try Measurement error appeared (e.g. instable Repeat the process.
again. set up or period between measuring in Confirmation of the message required.
telescope position I and II too long).
Menu 100 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Safety Directions Intended use of instrument
The following directions should
Permitted uses Adverse uses
enable the person responsible for the
TC(R)303/305/307, and the person The electronic total stations are • Use of the total station without
who actually uses the instrument, to intended to the following applications: previous instruction
anticipate and avoid operational • Use outside of the intended limits
hazards. • Measuring horizontal and vertical • Disabling safety systems and rem-
angles oval of hazard notices
The person responsible for the • Opening the instrument using tools
• Measuring distances
instrument must ensure that all users (screwdriver, etc.), unless this is
understand these directions and • Recording measurements
specifically permitted for certain
adhere to them. • Computing by means of functions
application software • Modification or conversion of the
• Visualising the standing axis (with instrument
laser plummet) • Use after misappropriation
• Use with accessories from other
manufacturers without the prior
express approval of Leica
Geosystems
• Aiming directly into the sun
• Inadequate safeguards at the
surveying site (e.g. when
measuring on roads, etc.)
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 101 Safety Directions

Adverse uses, contd. Limits of use Responsibilities
• Controlling machines, or Environment: Area of responsibility for the
controlling moving objects or Suitable for use in an atmosphere manufacturer of the original
similar, with the integrated appropriate for permanent human equipment Leica Geosystems AG,
distancer (visible laser) habitation: not suitable for use in ag- CH-9435 Heerbrugg
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties gressive or explosive environments. (hereinafter referred to as Leica
Use in rain is permissible for limited Geosystems):
periods. Leica Geosystems is responsible for
supplying the product, including the
WARNING:
Refer to section "Technical Data". User Manual and original
Adverse use can lead to accessories, in a completely safe
injury, malfunction, and material condition.
damage.
It is the task of the person DANGER: Responsibilities of the
responsible for the instrument to manufacturers of non-Leica Geo-
inform the user about hazards and Local safety authorities and
safety experts must be contacted systems accessories:
how to counteract them. The The manufacturers of non-
electronic total stations are not to be before working in hazardous explosi-
ve areas or in extreme environment Leica Geosystems
used until the user has been properly accessories for the TC(R)303/305/
instructed how to use them. conditions by the person in charge of
the instrument. This includes the use 307 electronic total stations are
of a lockable battery holder to responsible for developing,
prevent accidental opening of the implementing and communicating
compartment. safety concepts for their products,
and are also responsible for the
effectiveness of those safety
concepts in combination with the Lei-
ca Geosystems product.
Safety Directions 102 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Hazards of use
Responsibilities of the person in WARNING: WARNING:
charge of the instrument:
The absence of instruction, The battery charger is not
WARNING: or the inadequate imparting of designed for use under wet and
instruction, can lead to incorrect or severe conditions. If instrument
The person responsible for adverse use, and can give rise to becomes wet it may cause you to
the instrument must ensure that it is accidents with far-reaching human, receive an electric shock.
used in accordance with the material, financial and environmental Precautions:
instructions. This person is also consequences. Use charger only in dry rooms and
accountable for the training and Precautions: protect instrument from humidity. Do
deployment of personnel who use the All users must follow the safety not use instruments becoming wet.
instrument and for the safety of the directions given by the manufacturer
equipment when in use. and the directions of the person
responsible for the instrument.
The person in charge of the
instrument has the following duties:
• To understand the safety
instructions on the product and the
instructions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local regulations
relating to accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems
immediately if the equipment
becomes unsafe.

Hazards of use, contd.
WARNING: DANGER: WARNING:

If you open the charger, Because of the risk of By surveying during a
either of the following actions may electrocution, it is very dangerous to thunderstorm you are at risk from
cause you to receive an electric use reflector poles and extensions in lightening.
shock: the vicinity of electrical installations Precautions:
• Touching live components such as power cables or electrical Do not carry out field surveys during
• Using the charger after incorrect railways. thunderstorms.
attempts to carry out repairs Precautions:
Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from CAUTION:
Do not open the charger. Only a Lei- electrical installations. If it is essential Be careful not to point the
ca Geosystems-approved service to work in this environment, first instrument directly towards the sun,
technician is entitled to repair it. contact the safety authorities because the telescope functions as a
responsible for the electrical magnifying lens and can injure your
installations and follow their eyes or damage the distance
instructions. measuring device and the Guide
Light EGL.
Precautions:
Do not point the telescope directly at
the sun.

WARNING: CAUTION:
During target recognition or If a target lamp accessory is
stakeout procedures there is a used with the instrument the lamp's
danger of accidents occurring if the surface temperature may be extreme
user does not pay attention to the en- after a long working period. It may
vironmental conditions (e.g. cause pain if touched. Replacing the
obstacles, excavations or traffic). halogen bulb before the lamp has
Precautions: been allowed to cool down may
The person responsible for the cause burning to the skin or fingers.
instrument must make all users fully Precautions:
aware of the existing dangers. Use appropriate heat protection such
as gloves or woollen cloth before
WARNING: touching the lamp, or allow the lamp
Inadequate securing of the to cool down first.
surveying site can lead to dangerous
situations, for example in traffic, on
building sites and at industrial WARNING:
installations.
If computers intended for
Precautions:
use indoors are used in the field
Always ensure that the surveying site
there is a danger of electric shock.
is adequately secured. Adhere to the
local regulations governing accident Precautions:
prevention and road traffic. Adhere to the instructions given by
the computer manufacturer with
regard to field use in conjunction with
Leica Geosystems instruments.

CAUTION: WARNING: Precautions:

During the transport or If the equipment is Dispose of the equipment
disposal of charged batteries it is improperly disposed of, the following appropriately in accordance with the
possible for inappropriate mechanical can happen: regulations in force in your country.
influences to constitute a fire hazard. • If polymer parts are burnt, Always prevent access to the
Precautions: poisonous gases are produced equipment by unauthorized
Before transporting or disposing of which may impair health. personnel.
equipment, discharge the battery • If batteries are damaged or are
(e.g. by running the instrument in heated strongly, they can explode
tracking mode until the batteries are and cause poisoning, burning,
exhausted). corrosion or environmental
contamination.
• By disposing of the equipment
irresponsibly you may enable
unauthorized persons to use it in
contravention of the regulations,
exposing themselves and third
parties to the risk of severe injury
and rendering the environment
liable to contamination.
• Leakage of silicone oil from the
compensator can damage the
optical and electronic
subassemblies.

Hazards of use, contd. Laser classification
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:

If the accessories used with Watch out for erroneous Allow only authorized Leica
the instrument are not properly measurements if the instrument is Geosystems service workshops to
secured, and the equipment is defective or if it has been dropped or service the instrument.
subjected to mechanical shock (e.g. has been misused or modified.
blows, falling etc.), the equipment Precautions:
may be damaged, safety devices Periodically carry out test
may be ineffective or people may measurements and perform the field
sustain injury. adjustments indicated in the User
Precautions: Manual particularly after the
When setting-up the instrument, instrument has been subjected to ab-
make sure that the accessories (e.g. normal use and before and after
tripod, tribrach, etc.) are correctly important measurements.
adapted, fitted, secured and locked in
position.
Avoid subjecting the equipment to
mechanical shock.
Never position the instrument on the
tripod baseplate without securely
tightening the central fixing screw. If
the screw is loosened always remove
the instrument immediately from the
tripod.

Integrated distancer (infrared laser)
The EDM module built into the total WARNING: Beam divergence: 1.8 mrad
stations produces an invisible infra-
red laser beam which emerges from It can be dangerous to look Pulse duration: 800 ps
the telescope objective. into the beam with optical equipment Maximum radiant power: 0.33 mW
(e.g. binoculars, telescopes)
Maximum radiant power
The product is a Class 1 laser Precautions: 4.12 mW
per pulse:
product in accordance with: Do not look directly into the beam
Measurement uncertainty: ± 5%
• IIEC 60825-1: 1993 "Radiation with optical equipment.
safety of laser products".
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 "Radiation
safety of laser products". Infrared laser
The product is a Class I laser 1 beam exit

(invisible).
product in accordance with:
TC300z11
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US
Department of Health and Human
Service, Code of Federal
Regulations) Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
Class 1/I laser products are safe CH-9435 Heerbrugg
under reasonably foreseeable Manufactured:1998
Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
conditions of operation and are not
This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
harmful to the eyes provided that the as applicable.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
products are used and maintained in Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
accordance with the instructions. ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
TC300z54
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

Integrated distancer (visible laser)
As an alternative to the infrared WARNING:

beam, the EDM incorporated into the
total station produces a visible red It can be dangerous to look MMax.
ax.emitted Power
em itted Pow: er : 0.95mW
0.95m W c.w .
laser beam which emerges from the into the beam with optical equipment Emitted
Em ittedWavelength :
W avelenght : 620-690nm
620-690nm
Standard
St andardapplied :
applied : EN60825-1:1994-07
EN60825-1 :1994-07
telescope objective. (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) IEC825-1993-11
1 :1993-11
IEC 60825-1:
The product is a Class 2 laser Precautions:
product in accordance with: Do not look directly into the beam
• IEC 60825-1: 1993 "Radiation with optical equipment.
safety of laser products".
• EN 60825-1: 1994 "Radiation
safety of laser products". Labelling
The product is a Class II laser

product in accordance with:
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US
Service, Code of Federal
Regulations)
Class 2/II laser products: LASER RADIATION - DO NOT A V O ID E X P O SU R E

STARE INTO BEAM
Do not stare into the beam or direct it 620-690nm/0.95mW max.
L a se r r a di atio n is e mitte d
fr o m this ap ertu r e
unnecessarily at other persons. Eye
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
protection is normally afforded by 2 1/4s
aversion responses including the

blink reflex.
Tc300z53
Integrated distancer, contd. Guide Light EGL
Beam divergence: 0.15 x 0.35 mrad The integrated Guide Light produces
a visible LED beam from the upper
Pulse duration:
Maximum radiant
800 ps front side of the telescope.
The product is a Class 1 LED product
1
0.95 mW
power: *) in accordance with:
Maximum radiant • IEC 60825-1: 1993 "Radiation
12 mW Flashing LED yellow red
power per pulse: safety of laser products"
• EN 60825-1: 1994 "Radiation Beam divergence: 2.4 ° 2.4 °
Measurement
± 5% safety of laser products" Pulse duration: 2 x 105 ms 1 x 105 ms
uncertainty:
Maximum radiant
*) Within the specified working range 0.28 mW 0.47 mW
power:
of > 5 m (> 16 ft). Maximum radiant
0.75 mW 2.5 mW
power per pulse:
Class 1 LED products are safe under
Measurement
Exit for laser reasonably foreseeable conditions of ±5% ±5%
uncertainty:
beam operation and are not harmful to the
(visible) eyes provided that the products are
used and maintained in accordance
with the instructions.
2 1
TC300z11
CAUTION:
TC300z22
Use the Guide Light only
within the specified working range of
> 5 m (> 16 ft) from the telescope.
1 Exit for flashing red LED
2 Exit for flashing yellow LED

Laser plummet
The integrated laser plummet Labelling

produces a visible laser beam which
emerges from the base of the
instrument. Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max MMax.
ax.emitted Power
em itted Pow: er : 0.95mW
0.95m Wc.w.
c.w .
The product is a Class 2 laser Leica Geosystems AG Emitted
Em ittedWavelength :
W avelenght : 620-690nm
620-690nm
product in accordance with: CH-9435 Heerbrugg Standard
St andardapplied :
applied : EN60825-1:1994-07
EN60825-1 :1994-07
Manufactured:1998 IEC825-1 :1
1993-11
• IEC 60825-1: 1993 "Radiation Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
IEC825- :1993-11
safety of laser products". This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
as applicable.
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 "Radiation This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
safety of laser products". conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
The product is a Class II laser
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT
product in accordance with: STARE INTO BEAM
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US

620-690nm/0.95mW max.
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

Service, Code of Federal 2 1/4s
Regulations)
Class 2/II laser products:

Do not stare into the beam or direct it
unnecessarily at other persons. Eye
protection is normally afforded by
aversion responses including the
blink reflex.
A V O ID E X P O SU R E
TC300z55
L a se r r a di atio n is e mitte d
fr o m this ap ertu r e

Laser plummet, contd. Electromagnetic acceptability
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad The term "electromagnetic WARNING:

acceptability" is taken to mean the
Pulse duration: c.w. capability of the instrument to Electromagnetic radiation
function correctly in an environment can cause disturbances in other
Maximum radiant equipment.
0.95 mW where electromagnetic radiation and
power:
electrostatic discharges are present,
Maximum radiant and without causing electromagnetic Although electronic total stations
n/a
power per pulse: disturbances in other equipment. meet the strict regulations and
standards which are in force in this
Measurement
± 5% respect, Leica Geosystems cannot
uncertainty:
completely exclude the possibility
that other equipment may be
Exit for laser beam disturbed.
(visible)
TC300Z56
Laser beam (visible)

Electromagnetic acceptability, contd
CAUTION: CAUTION: WARNING:

There is a risk that Disturbances caused by If the total station is operated
disturbances may be caused in other electromagnetic radiation can result with connecting cables attached at
equipment if the total station is used in the tolerance limits for only one of their two ends (e.g.
in conjunction with accessories from measurements being exceeded. external supply cables, interface
other manufacturers, e.g. field cables), the permitted level of
computers, personal computers, Although the total stations meet the electromagnetic radiation may be
walkie-talkies, non-standard cables, strict regulations and standards exceeded and the correct functioning
external batteries. which are in force in this connection, of other instruments may be
Precautions: Leica Geosystems cannot completely impaired.
Use only the equipment and exclude the possibility that the total Precautions:
accessories recommended by Leica station may be disturbed by very
While the total station is in use,
Geosystems. When combined with intense electromagnetic radiation,
connecting cables (e.g. instrument to
total stations, they meet the strict e.g. near radio transmitters, walkie-
external battery, instrument to
requirements stipulated by the talkies, diesel generators, power
computer) must be connected at both
guidelines and standards. When cables.
ends.
using computers and walkie-talkies, Check the plausibility of results
pay attention to the information about obtained under these conditions.
electromagnetic acceptability
provided by the manufacturer.

FCC statement (applicable in U.S.)
WARNING: WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to Changes or modifications not expressly
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. the user's authority to operate the equipment.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. Product labelling:
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
interference to radio communications. ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not any interference received, including inter-
occur in a particular installation. ference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
TC3000Z54
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
following measures: Manufactured:1998
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
• Increase the separation between the equipment and This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
as applicable.
receiver. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe- conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
rent from that to which the receiver is connected. any interference received, including inter-
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Care and Storage
Transport In the field
When transporting or shipping the
equipment always use the original
Leica Geosystems packaging
(transport case and shipping
cardboard).
After a longer period of

storage or transport of your
instrument always check the field
ajustment parameters indicated in
this manual before using the
TC300Z21
TC300Z36
instrument.
When transporting the equipment in • carry the tripod with its legs
the field, always make sure to splayed across your shoulder,
• either carry the instrument in its keeping the attached instrument
original transport case or, upright.
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 115 Care and Storage

Inside vehicle Shipping Storage
TC300Z70
°F °C
TC300Z61
+158 +70
32 0
-40 -40
TC300Z71
Never transport the instrument loose For shipping the instrument by rail, When storing the equipment,
inside the vehicle. aircraft or ship use the Leica Geosy- particularly in summer and
The instrument can be damaged by stems original packaging (transport inside a vehicle, take the
blows and vibrations. It must always case or shipping cardboard) or temperature limits into account.
be transported in its case and be another suitable packaging securing
properly secured. the instrument against blows and
vibrations. When storing the intrument inside a
building also use the transport case
(if possible, in a safe place).
Care and Storage 116 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Cleansing
TC300Z66
TC300Z67
TC300Z50
If the instrument becomes Objective, eyepiece and Fogging of prisms:
wet, leave it unpacked. prisms: Reflector prisms that are
Wipe down, clean, and dry the • Blow dust off lenses and prisms. cooler than the ambient temperature
instrument (at not more than 40 °C/ • Never touch the glass with fingers. tend to fog. It is not enough simply to
108°F), transport case, foam inserts, • Use only a clean, soft and lint-free wipe them. Keep them for some time
and accessories. Pack up the cloth for cleaning. If necessary, inside your jacket or in the vehicle to
equipment only when it is perfectly moisten the cloth with pure allow them to adjust to the ambient
dry. alcohol. temperature.
When using the instrument in the Use no other liquids; these may
field always close the transport case. attack polymer components. Cables and plugs
Keep plugs clean and dry.
Blow away any dirt lodged in the
plugs of the connecting cables.

Checking and adjusting
Tripod Circular level Circular level on the tribrach

1 2
TC300z44
TC300z43
TC300z45
The connections between metal and Level-up the instrument in advance Level the instrument and then
timber components must always be with the electronic level. The bubble remove it from the tribrach. If the
firm and tight. must be centered. If it extends bubble is not centred, adjust it using
• Tighten the Allen screws (2) beyond the circle, use the Allen key the adjusting pin.
moderately. supplied to center it by turning the Turning the adjustment screws:
• Tighten the articulated joints on the adjustment screws. • to the left: the bubble approaches
tripod head (1) just enough to keep the screw
the tripod legs open when you lift it After adjustment no screw must be • to the right: the bubble goes away
off the ground. loose. from the screw.
After adjustment no screw must be

loose.

Laser plummet
The laser plummet is integrated into

1 2
the vertical axis of the instrument. Laser spot:
Under normal circumstances setting Ø 2.5 mm / 1.5 m
of the laser plummet is not 360°
necessary. If an adjustment is
necessary due to external influences
the instrument has to be returned to
any Leica service department.
Checking by turning the

instrument by 360°:
1. Install the instrument on the tripod
approx. 1.5 m above ground and
TC300z20
level up. ≤ 3 mm / 1.5 m
2. Switch on laser plummet and mark
the centre of the red spot.
3. Turn instrument slowly by 360° If the centre of the laser spot makes Depending on brightness and surface
and observe the red laser spot. a clearly circular movement or if the the size of the laser spot can vary. At
centre of the point is moving away a distance of 1.5 m an average value
Inspecting the laser plummet should more than 3 mm from the first of 2.5 mm diameter must be
be carried out on a bright, smooth marked point an adjustment is estimated.
and horizonal surface (e.g. a sheet of possibly necessary. Call your nearest
paper). Leica service department. The maximum diameter of the
circular movement described by the
centre of the laser point should not
exceed 3 mm at a distance of 1.5m.

Reflectorless EDM
The red laser beam used for Inspection

measuring without reflector is
arranged coaxially with the line of A target plate is provided. Set it up If the spot on the more reflective side
sight of the telescope, and emerges between five and 20 metres away of the plate is too bright (dazzling),
from the objective port. If the with the grey reflective side facing the use the white side instead to carry
instrument is well adjusted, the red instrument. Move the telescope to out the inspection.
measuring beam will coincide with face II. Switch on the red laser beam
the visual line of sight. External by activating the laser-point function.
influences such as shock or large Use the telescope crosshair to align
temperature fluctuations can displace the instrument with the centre of the
the red measuring beam relative to target plate, and then inspect the
the line of sight. position of the red laser spot on the
target plate. Generally speaking the
The direction of the beam red spot cannot be seen through the
should be inspected before telescope, so look at the target plate
precise measurement of distances is from just above the telescope or from
attempted, because an excessive just to the side of it.
deviation of the laser beam from the If the spot illuminates the cross, the
line of sight can result in imprecise achievable adjustment precision has
distance measurements. been reached; if it lies outside the
limits of the cross, the direction of the
beam needs to be adjusted.
TC300z88
Reflectorless EDM, contd.
Adjusting the direction of the beam Throughout the adjustment
TC300z51
procedure, keep the
Pull the two plugs out from the telescope pointing to the target plate.
adjustment ports on the top side of
the telescope housing.
To correct the height of the beam, After each field adjustment,
insert the screwdriver into the rear replace the plugs in the
adjustment port and turn it clockwise adjustment ports to keep out damp
(spot on target plate moves obliquely and dirt.
upwards) or anticlockwise (spot
moves obliquely downwards).
To correct the beam laterally, insert
the screwdriver into the front
adjustment port and turn it clockwise
(spot moves to the right) or
anticlockwise (spot moves to the
left).
TC300z52
Battery charging
WARNING:
Use a battery charger in a 3 2
dry room only, never
outdoors. Charge batteries only at an
ambient temperature between +10°C
and +30°C ( 50°F to 86°F ). We
recommend a temperature of 0°C to
+20°C (32°F to 68°F) for storing the
TC300Z72
TC300Z73
batteries. 1
Only use batteries, charging Your Leica Geosystems instrument is 1 Battery charger GKL111
sets and accessories operated with rechargable plug-in 2 Mains connection cable
recommended by Leica Geosystems batteries. For the TC(R)303/305/307 3 Vehicle connection cable
. instruments use the NiMH battery
GEB111. Using the Basic battery charger
In order to fully extend GLK111 one Basic / Pro battery can
battery capacity it is be charged. Charging can be carried
absolutely necessary, with the new out via a mains socket using the
GEB111 batteries, to carry out 3 to 5 power supply unit or via the vehicle
complete charging/discharging connection cable inside vehicles (12V
cycles. or 24V).

Battery charging, contd.
TC300Z74
TC300Z75
TC300Z76
Connect battery charger GKL111 to As soon as the green lamp is flashing Pull battery holder with inserted
mains or inside the vehicle. the battery is charged (takes 1 to 2 battery into the instrument. Now the
Insert battery GEB111 into the hours) and can be removed from the instrument is ready for measuring
charger so that the metal contacts of charger. and can be switched on.
the charger and of the battery Insert charged battery into the battery
connect and the battery is locked in holder of your instrument. Pay Find more information in chapter
place. attention to the correct polarity "Inserting / charging battery" or in the
The continuously lit green lamp (corresponding with indication in the information leaflet of your battery
indicates the charging process. battery cover). charger GKL111.

Technical Data
Telescope Angle measurement Level sensitivity
• Transit fully • absolute, continuous, • Circular level: 6'/2 mm
• Magnification: 30x • Updates each 0.3 seconds • Electronic bubble: 20"/2mm
• Image: upright • Units selectable Laser plummet:
360° sexagesimal, 400gon, • Location: in vertical axis
• Free Objective aperture: 40 mm
360° decimal, 6400 mil, V%, ±V of instrument
• Shortest focussing • Standard deviation • Accuracy: Deviation from
distance: 1.7 m (5.6 ft) (acc. to DIN 18723 / ISO 12857) plumbline 1.5 mm
• Focusing: fine TC(R)303 3" (1 mgon) (2 sigma) at 1.5 m
• Field of view: 1°30' (1.7gon) TC(R)305 5" (1.5 mgon) instrument height
• Telescope field of view at TC(R)307 7" (2 mgon) • Diameter of
100m 2.6 m • Display resolution laser point 2.5 mm / 1.5 m
gon 0.0005 Compensator:
360d 0.0005 • 2-axis-oil compensator
360s 1" • Setting range ±4' (0.07 gon)
mil 0.01 • Setting accuracy
TC(R)307 2" (0.7 mgon)
TC(R)305 1.5" (0.5 mgon)
TC(R)303 1" (0.3 mgon)
Keyboard:
• Tilt angle: 70°
• Base area: 110x75 mm
• No. of buttons: 12 plus ON
and trigger key
(on side cover)
• optional 2nd keyboard
Technical Data 124 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Technical Data, contd.
Display: Weight Number of measurements:
• Backlit (including battery and tribrach) • Angle: >4 h
• Heatable (Temp. < -5°C) • with tribrach GDF111 5,2 kg • Distance: >1000
• LCD: 144x64 Pixel
• 8 lines with 24 characters each Temperature range:
Tilting axis height: • Storage: -40°C to +70°C
Type of tribrach: • without tribrach 196 mm -40°F to +158°F
• Tribrach removable GDF111 • with tribrach GDF111 • Operating: -20°C to +50°C
Thread diam.: 5/8" 240 mm ± 5 mm -4°F to +122°F
(DIN 18720 / BS 84)
Automatic corrections
Dimensions:
Power supply: • Line-of-sight error Yes
• Instrument:
• Battery: Ni+Mh
Height (including tribrach and • Vertical-index error Yes
carrying handle): (0% Cadmium)
• Voltage: 6V, 1800 mAh • Earth curvature Yes
- with tribrach GDF111
360 mm ± 5 mm • External supply • Refraction Yes
Width: 150 mm (via serial interface) • Tilt correction Yes
Length: 145 mm If an external cable is used,
then the voltage range must lie
between 11.5V and 14V. Recording
• Case: 468x254x355mm
(LxBxH) • RS232 interface Yes
• Internal memory: Yes
Total capacity 256 KB
≈ 4000 data blocks or
≈ 7000 fixpoints
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en # Technical Data

Distance measurement (IR: infrared) Range:
• Type infrared (normal and rapid measurement)
• Carrier wavelength 0.780 µm Tape
• Measuring system special frequency system Standard 3 prisms 360° Mini-
60mm x
prism (GPH3) reflector prism
basis 100 MHz = 1.5 m 60mm
• EDM type coaxial 1800 m 2300 m 800 m 150 m 800 m
• Display (least count) 1 mm 1
(6000 ft) (7500 ft) (2600 ft) (500 ft) (2600 ft)
3000 m 4500 m 1500 m 250 m 1200 m
Accuracy * 2
(10000 ft) (14700 ft) (5000 ft) (800 ft) (4000 ft)
EDM measuring Time per
(Standard 3500 m 5400 m 2000 m 250 m 2000 m
program measurement 3
deviation) (12000 ft) (17700 ft) (7000 ft) (800 ft) (7000 ft)
Standard 1) Strong haze, visibility 5km; or strong sunlight, severe heat
2 mm + 2 ppm <1 sec.
measurement shimmer
Fast measurement 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.5 sec. 2) Light haze, visibility about 20km; or moderate sunlight,
slight heat shimmer
Tracking 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.3 sec. 3) Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40km; no heat shimmer
IR Tape 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.5 sec.
Distance measurement (RL: visible )
• Type visible red laser
* Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the
• Carrier wavelength 0.670 µm
specefied accuracy. • Measuring system special frequency system
basis 100 MHz = 1.5 m
• EDM type coaxial
• Display (least count) 1 mm
• Laser spot size: approx. 7x 14 mm / 20 m
approx. 10 x 20 mm / 50 m

Distance measurement (reflectorless) ** Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
• Range of measurement: 1.5 m to 80 m objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the
(to target plate 710 333) specefied accuracy.
• Display unambiguous: to 760 m
• Prism constant (additive constant): + 34.4 mm
Range (without reflector) Distance measurement (with reflector)

• Range of measurement: from 1000m up
Atmospheric No reflector No reflector
conditions (white target)* (grey, albedo 0.25) • Display unambiguous: to 12 km
4 60 m (200 ft) 30 m (100 ft)
5 80 m (260 ft) 50 m (160 ft) Range (with reflector)
6 80 m (260 ft) 50 m (160 ft) Atmospheric Standard prism Three prisms
* Kodak Grey Card used with exposure meter for reflected conditions (GPR1) (GPH3)
light 1 1500 m (5000 ft) 2000 m (7000 ft)
4) Object in strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer 2 5000 m (16000 ft) 7000 m (23000 ft)
5) Object in shade, or sky overcast
6) Day, night and twilight 3 > 5000 m (16000 ft) > 9000 m (30000 ft)
Accuracy **
EDM measuring 1) Strong haze, visibility 5km; or strong sunlight, severe heat
(Standard Time per measurement
program shimmer
deviation)
2) Light haze, visibility about 20km; or moderate sunlight,
3.0 sec. slight heat shimmer
Short 3 mm + 2 ppm
+1.0 sec./10m > 30m 3) Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40km; no heat shimmer
Prism 5 mm + 2 ppm 2.5 sec.
1.0 sec.
Tracking 5 mm + 2 ppm
+0.3 sec./10m > 30m
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 127 Technical Data

Atmospheric correction
The distance displayed is correct only The air humidity influences the
if the scale correction in ppm (mm/ distance measurement if the climate
km) which has been entered is extremely hot and damp.
corresponds to the atmospheric
conditions prevailing at the time of For high-precision measurements,
the measurement. the relative humidity must be
measured and entered along with the
The atmospheric correction includes air pressure and the temperature.
adjustments for air pressure, air
temperature and relative humidity.
If, for highest-precision distance

measurements, the atmospheric
correction should be determined with
an accuracy of 1 ppm, the following
parameters must be redetermined:
Air temperature to 1°C; air pressure
to 3 millibars; relative humidity to
20%.

Atmospheric correction, contd.
Atmospheric correction in ppm with °C, mb, H (metres) Atmospheric correction in ppm with °F, inch Hg, H
at 60% relative humidity (feet) at 60% relative humidity
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 129 Technical Data

Reduction formulae
The instrument calculates slope
Reflector = X + B · Y2
distance, horizontal distance and
height difference in accordance with
the following formula. Earth curvature = horizontal distance [m]
ζ and mean refraction coefficient (k = = height difference [m]
0.13) are taken into account Y = · |sin ζ |
automatically. The calculated hori- X = · cos ζ
Instrument
zontal distance relates to the station ζ = vertical-circle reading
height, not to the reflector height.
1-k/2
A = = 1.47 · 10-7 [m-1]
R
Mean sea level = D0 · (1 + ppm · 10-6) + mm
1-k
B = = 6.83 · 10-8 [m-1]
2R
= displayed slope distance [m] k = 0.13
D0 = uncorrected distance [m] R = 6.37 · 106 m
Height measurement ppm = scale correction [mm/km]
mm = prism constant [mm]
=Y-A·X·Y

Accessories
Battery charger (EU, US, UK, AU,
JP)
6 Volt, 1800 mAh
-20°C-50°C
Battery GEB111
6 Volt, 1800 mAh
-20°C-50°C
Art.No. 667318
Leica Standard prism
Leica Miniprism
Removable tribrach GDF111
Art.No. 667305
Lens hood for objective
Tool Set
Protective cover
Additional keypad
Optionally an additional keypad is
available for the TC(R)305/307.
User Manual
T100Z49
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 131 Accessories

Index
A abbreviations .......................................................... 9 C Calibration values ................................................. 86

Accessories ........................................................ 131 carrying handle ....................................................... 8
Accuracy ............................................................. 127 Cartesian setout ................................................... 46
Accurate levelling-up ............................................ 22 Centring ................................................................ 21
Additional characters ............................................ 26 Character set ........................................................ 26
Alphanumeric input ............................................... 25 charger ............................................................... 123
Angle measurement ........................................... 124 choice fields .......................................................... 16
Angle Settings .......................................... 73, 75, 76 Circular level ........................................................... 8
Applications .......................................................... 43 Class 1 LED ......................................................... 110
Area ...................................................................... 43 coarse level-up ..................................................... 21
Area computation ................................................. 52 code blocks ........................................................... 68
areas (plane) ........................................................ 52 Code function ....................................................... 68
Atmos_PPM .......................................................... 82 Codelist ................................................................. 91
Atmospheric correction ....................................... 128 Codelist Manager .................................................. 12
Atmospheric Parameters ...................................... 82 Coding .................................................................. 67
Communication ..................................................... 83
B Base Line .............................................................. 61 Compensator ................................................ 10, 124
Base point ............................................................. 62 computed Hz-orientation ....................................... 42
base point ....................................................... 34, 61 Contrast ................................................................ 71
Battery .................................................................. 86 Coordinate Editor .................................................. 12
Battery charger GKL111 ...................................... 122
Battery charging .................................................. 122 D DATA DOWNLOAD .............................................. 87
battery holder ...................................................... 123 Data Download ..................................................... 93
Battery stand ........................................................... 8 Data Exchange Manager ...................................... 12
Baudrate ............................................................... 83 Data Manager ....................................................... 87
Buttons ...........................................................13, 15 Databits ................................................................ 83
Index 132 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Index, contd.
Date ...................................................................... 84 Fix keys - 2nd level ............................................... 13
Date and Time ...................................................... 84 Fixpoints ......................................................... 89, 94
delete .................................................................... 24 FNC menu ............................................................ 33
Delete last record ................................................. 36 Focus bar .............................................................. 13
Delete Memory ..................................................... 92 Focussing telescope ............................................... 8
Determining instrument errors ........................ 77, 96 Free Jobs ........................................................ 85, 94
Determining the line-of-sight error ........................ 98 Free Station .................................................... 43, 54
Determining V-index ............................................. 99
Dimensions ......................................................... 125 G GSI-coding ............................................................ 67
Displays ................................................................ 30 Guide Light .......................................................... 110
distance measurement ......................................... 30 Guide Light EGL ................................................... 81
DSP Heater .......................................................... 86
H Hazards of use ................................................... 103
E EDIT ..................................................................... 87 Height determination of remote points .................. 34
Edit mode ............................................................. 24 HK ........................................................................... 9
EDM .................................................................... 120 Ht. a. MSL ............................................................. 82
EDM change ......................................................... 33 Hz ........................................................................... 9
EDM Settings .................................................. 79, 81 Hz collim ............................................................... 86
EGL .............................................................. 81, 110 Hz-collimation .......................................... 10, 77, 96
electronic level ................................................ 22, 96 Hz-Incr. ................................................................. 75
Endmark ............................................................... 83 Hz-orientation ....................................................... 40
Erasing characters ................................................ 24
Extending/editing code ......................................... 69
External Tools ....................................................... 12
I infrared ............................................................... 126
infrared laser ....................................................... 108
Input bar ............................................................... 13
F FCC statement .................................................... 114 Input mode ............................................................ 24
Fix keys .......................................................... 13, 14
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 133 Index

Index, contd.
Inserting characters .............................................. 25 Line & Offset ......................................................... 65
Inserting/ replacing battery ................................... 19 Line-of-sight error ........................................... 10, 97
Instr.Temp. ............................................................ 86
Integrated distancer .................................... 108, 110 M Mains connection cable ...................................... 122
Introduction ............................................................. 7 Meas Rec's ........................................................... 94
IR_FAST ............................................................... 79 Measurements ...................................................... 89
IR_FINE ................................................................ 79 Measuring ............................................................. 30
IR_TAPE ............................................................... 79 measuring ............................................................. 30
IR_TRACK ............................................................ 79 Measuring display ................................................. 44
measuring display ................................................. 30
J Job ........................................................................ 88 Measuring preparation .......................................... 18
job name ............................................................... 38 Menu ..................................................................... 71
Mini prism rod ....................................................... 18
K KA ........................................................................... 9 Mini target ............................................................. 18
Key combinations ................................................. 14
Keyboard ............................................................ 124 N Navigation keys .................................................... 13
Keypad .................................................................. 13 NiMH ................................................................... 122
NITIALIZE MEMORY ............................................ 87
L Laser intensity ....................................................... 22 Numerical input ..................................................... 25
Laser plummet ..................................................... 111
laser plummet ....................................................... 21 O On/Off key ............................................................ 13
Laser plummet: ................................................... 124 Operating the Instrument ...................................... 13
Laser Pointer ........................................................ 35 Orientation ............................................................ 40
LED ...................................................................... 110 Orientation coordinates ......................................... 40
Lens hood ............................................................. 18 Orthogonal Setout ................................................. 65
Level sensitivity ................................................... 124 Orthogonal setout ................................................. 46
Limits of use ....................................................... 102 OSW-coding ......................................................... 67
Index 134 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

Index, contd.
reflectorless ........................................................ 127
P Parity ..................................................................... 83 Refr.Coeff ............................................................. 82
PC cable ............................................................... 18 Register ................................................................ 12
PgDN .................................................................... 14 Rel. Humid. ........................................................... 82
PgUP .................................................................... 14 remote point .......................................................... 34
plug connections ................................................... 83 Resolution ............................................................. 77
Plumb line ............................................................. 10 Reticle ................................................................... 10
Point search .......................................................... 27 RL_Prism .............................................................. 79
Polar setout .......................................................... 46 RL_SHORT .......................................................... 79
polarity ................................................................ 123 RL_TRACK ........................................................... 79
Polygonal length ................................................... 52
Polygonal Methods ............................................... 48 S SA ........................................................................... 9
Power supply ...................................................... 125 Safety Directions ................................................. 101
ppm ..................................................................... 128 Set Hz0 ................................................................. 40
Pressure ......................................................... 78, 82 Setting job ............................................................. 38
Prism constant ...................................................... 80 Setting Out ............................................................ 43
Prism type ............................................................. 80 Setting out ............................................................ 45
Protective cover .................................................... 18 Setting out coordinates ......................................... 45
setting out values .................................................. 45
Q Quick Settings ...................................................... 71 Setting Station ...................................................... 39
QuickStart Manual ................................................ 18 Settings ........................................................... 12, 72
Shift ...................................................................... 16
Signs ..................................................................... 26
R Radial Methods ..................................................... 50
Software Upload ................................................... 12
Range ................................................................. 127
Software versions ................................................. 86
REC (Storing) ....................................................... 33
Standard setting .................................................... 83
Reduction formulae ............................................ 130
Standing axis ........................................................ 10
Reference Line ............................................... 43, 61
TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 135 Index

Index, contd.
start programs ...................................................... 43 Time per measurement ...................................... 127
Start-up ................................................................. 37 Tip for mini prism .................................................. 18
Station block ......................................................... 31 Trigger Key ........................................................... 85
Stations ................................................................. 94 Trigger key ............................................... 15, 71, 74
STATISTICS ......................................................... 87 Type of tribrach ................................................... 125
Statistics ............................................................... 94
status "Mandatory" ................................................ 69 U Unit settings .......................................................... 78
status "Normal" ..................................................... 69 Units ..................................................................... 73
Stopbits ................................................................. 83 USER key ....................................................... 71, 85
Surveying ........................................................43, 44
SurveyOffice ......................................................... 12
Symbols .......................................................... 13, 16
V V ............................................................................. 9
V-angle ................................................................. 76
System Information .............................................. 85
V-index ........................................................... 10, 96
System Settings .............................................. 72, 73
Vehicle connection cable .................................... 122
visible .................................................................. 126
T Target Offset ......................................................... 35 visible laser ......................................................... 109
Technical Data .................................................... 124 VK ........................................................................... 9
Telescope ........................................................... 124
Temperature ......................................................... 78
Temperature range ............................................. 125
W Wildcard search .................................................... 29
Tie Distance .................................................... 43, 48
Tilt corr ............................................................ 75, 85 Z ZA ........................................................................... 9
Tilt Correction ....................................................... 71 Zenith .................................................................... 10
Tilting axis height ................................................ 125
Time ...................................................................... 84
TIME & DATE ....................................................... 73
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TPS300 Basic Series

User Manual TC(R)303/305/307

This manual contains important safety directions DANGER:

Operating the Instrument 13

Safety Directions 101

Care and Storage 115

Technical Data 124

TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 3 View of chapters

• Continuous drives for horizontal

• With laser plummet as standard.

Introduction & TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

instruments are marked accordingly.

<SETUP> control of focus

All shown displays are

TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 13 Operating the Instrument

Calling the application Quick-access to measurement- "Page Up" = scrolling upwards if

Operating the Instrument 14 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

<SETUP> NEXT Continue to next dialog.

TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en 15 Operating the Instrument

Status symbol "Shift"

Operating the Instrument 16 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

+ ! QUICK SETTINGS $ CALIBRATION

Contrast : 50% HZ-COLLIMATION

<EXIT> Leave the menu. Back to

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10 Mini prism rod (optionally)

Measuring preparation 18 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

• For type of battery see chapter

1. Remove battery holder. 3. Insert battery into battery holder.

be corrected with the footscrews of cover supplied.

Measuring preparation 20 TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en

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2. By turning the footscrews centre 3. Check centring with the laser

Laser plummet and

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Positioning over pipes or

Under some circumstances the laser

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4. Erase a character. 4. Erase a character.

5. Confirm input. 5. Confirm input.

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After entry of "3" only numbers <6

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The point search is a global function Direct search Definitions

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Point search is always started with Point number Time of recording

Scrolling through the list of ... ....

Found: ... ....

P13, fixed point, time: 14:52:10 ... ....

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The Wildcard search is indicated by a Examples: Definitions

Starts point search. A*1 all points of any length with

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: Changing the display.

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This dialog generates a station block Procedure: Orientation:

station name. Buttons:

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Manual input of the station

1. Move cursor to the required line.

2. <SET>: The entries are registered

<ENH=0> the station coordinates are