INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION

GTS-210 SERIES
GTS-211D
GTS-212
GTS-213
 Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Electronic Total Station, GTS-210 series. For
the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instructions and
keep them in a convenient location for future reference.

GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Do not submerge the instrument into water.
The instrument can not be submerged underwater.
The instrument is designed based on the International Standard (IP Code) IPX 6, therefore it
is protected from the normal shower or rainfall.
Setting the instrument on a tripod
When mounting the instrument on a tripod, use a wooden tripod when possible.
The vibrations that may occur when using a metallic tripod can effect the measuring precision.
Installing the tribrach
If the tribrach is installed incorrectly , the measuring precision could be effected. Occasionally
check the adjusting screws on the tribrach. Make sure the base fixing lever is locked and the
base fixing screws are tightened.
Guarding the instrument against shocks
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks. Heavy
shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty.
Carrying the instrument
Always carry the instrument by its handgrip.
Exposing the instrument to extreme heat.
Do not leave the instrument in extreme heat for longer than necessary. It could adversely
affect its performance.
Sudden changes of temperature
Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of
measuring distance range, i.e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle. Let
instrument acclimate itself to ambient temperature.
Battery level check
Confirm battery level remaining before operating.
DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE
In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator
and others or damage to properties, important warnings are put on the products and
inserted in the instruction manuals.
We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons
before reading the "Safety Cautions" and text.
Display Meaning
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or
WARNING serious injury.
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or physical
CAUTION damage.
z Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
z Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipments and furniture.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

WARNING
z Aiming the instrument directly into the sun can result in serious damage to your eye.
Do not aim the instrument directly into the sun.

z GTS-210 series is not explosion proof.

Avoid using in an area that produces explosive gases.

CAUTION
z There is a risk of leakage and electric shock if you take out or insert the power plug or cable with wet
hands.
Avoid when hands are wet.

z There is a risk of hurt if the unit come down by less tighten condition of tripod screw.
Tight firmly when you are going to set up the unit to the tripod.

z There is a risk of hurt by overturn the carrying case.

Do not ride on the carrying case.

The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of
the product's performance. The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for
results of misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.
CONTENTS
1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Nomenclature........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Display .................................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3 Operating Key ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Function Key (Soft Key) ........................................................................................................ 1-4
1.5 Serial Signal RS-232C Connector ........................................................................................ 1-6
2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT ............................................................... 2-1
2.1 Setting Instrument up for Measurement ............................................................................... 2-1
2.2 POWER Switch Key ON ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Battery Power Remaining Display ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction ........................................................................ 2-4
2.5 How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ................................................................................ 2-6
3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle ......................................................... 3-1
3.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle.................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle.................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys ................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode................................................................................ 3-3
3.5 Repetition Angle Measurement............................................................................................. 3-4
3.6 Buzzer Sounding for Horizontal Angle 90° Increments ........................................................ 3-5
3.7 Compasses ( Vertical Angle) ................................................................................................ 3-6
4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction .................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant ........................................................................ 4-1
4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement) ............................................................ 4-1
4.4 Distance Measurement (N-time Measurement / Single Measurement) ............................... 4-2
4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode ............................................................................. 4-3
4.6 Stake Out (S.O)..................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.7 Offset Measurement Mode ................................................................................................... 4-5
5 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT.......................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point ...................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument .......................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)................................................................................ 5-2
5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring...................................................................................... 5-3
6 SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode) ............................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Application Measurement ..................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM) .................................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)........................................................................... 6-5
• How to use coordinate data.................................................................................. 6-7
6.1.3 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point................................................................... 6-8
1) Setting occupied coordinate ............................................................................... 6-8
2) Z Coordinate Calculation from Known Point Measuring Data ............................ 6-9
6.1.4 Area Calculation ..................................................................................................... 6-11
1) Area Calculation from Coordinate Data File ..................................................... 6-11
2) Area Calculation from Measured Data.............................................................. 6-12
• To change the display unit ................................................................................. 6-13
6.1.5 Point to Line Measurement .................................................................................... 6-14
6.2 Setting the GRID FACTOR ................................................................................................. 6-16
6.3 Setting Illumination of Display and Cross Hairs................................................................. 6-17
6.4 Setting Mode 1 .................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.4.1 Setting Minimum Reading ..................................................................................... 6-18
6.4.2 Auto Power Off ....................................................................................................... 6-19
6.4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction ( Tilt ON/OFF) .................................. 6-19
6.5 Setting Contrast of Display ................................................................................................ 6-20
7 DATA COLLECTION (Only for GTS-211D/212) .................................................. 7-1
7.1 Preperation............................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.1.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection.......................................................................... 7-3
7.1.2 Selecting a Coordinate File for Data Collection ....................................................... 7-4
7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point........................................................................ 7-4
7.2 Operational Procedure of "DATA COLLECT"....................................................................... 7-7
• Searching the recorded data............................................................................................. 7-8
• Entering PCODE using PCODE Library............................................................................ 7-9
• Entering PCODE from the list of PCODE.......................................................................... 7-9
7.3 Data Collect · Offset Measurement mode........................................................................... 7-10
7.3.1 Angle Offset Measurement .................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement .............................................................................. 7-12
7.4 Conversion Meas. Data File into Coord. Data File [CONV. TO NEZ] ............................... 7-14
7.5 NEZ Auto Calculation.......................................................................................................... 7-14
7.6 Editing PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT] ........................................................................... 7-15
7.7 Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.] ................................................................... 7-16
8 LAYOUT ................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 Preparation............................................................................................................................ 8-3
8.1.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR ..................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.2 Selecting Coordinate Data File ................................................................................ 8-4
8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point ............................................................................................ 8-5
8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point ............................................................................................ 8-7
8.2 Executing a Layout................................................................................................................ 8-9
• Point Guide Function (Only for Point Guide type) ........................................................... 8-11
8.3 Setting a New Point............................................................................................................. 8-12
8.3.1 Side Shot Method................................................................................................... 8-12
8.3.2 Resection Method .................................................................................................. 8-14
• Viewing PT# LIST........................................................................................................... 8-18
9 MEMORY MANAGER MODE ............................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Display Internal Memory Status ............................................................................................ 9-2
9.2 Searching Data ..................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.2.1 Measured Data Searching ....................................................................................... 9-3
• To edit the measured data in seaching mode................................................................... 9-4
9.2.2 Coordinate Data Searching...................................................................................... 9-5
9.2.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching................................................................................... 9-6
9.3 FILE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 9-7
9.3.1 Rename a File .......................................................................................................... 9-8
9.3.2 Searching Data in a File........................................................................................... 9-8
9.3.3 Deleting a File .......................................................................................................... 9-9
9.4 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input ....................................................................................... 9-10
9.5 Delete a Coordinate Data from a File ................................................................................. 9-11
9.6 Editing PCODE Library ....................................................................................................... 9-12
9.7 Data Communications......................................................................................................... 9-13
9.7.1 Sending Data.......................................................................................................... 9-13
9.7.2 Loading Data .......................................................................................................... 9-14
9.7.3 Setting Parameter of Data Communications.......................................................... 9-15
9.8 Initialization ......................................................................................................................... 9-16
10 SET AUDIO MODE ............................................................................................. 10-1
11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE....................................................... 11-1
12 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION......................................................... 12-1
12.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction ............................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value............................................................................ 12-1
13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE ...................... 13-1
13.1 Distance Calculation Formula ............................................................................................. 13-1
14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING.................................................................. 14-1
15 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH..................................................................... 15-1
16 SELECTING MODE ............................................................................................ 16-1
16.1 Items of the Selecting Mode ............................................................................................... 16-1
16.2 How to Set Selecting Mode................................................................................................. 16-3
17 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................. 17-1
17.1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant ............................................................... 17-1
17.2 Checking the Optical Axis ................................................................................................... 17-2
17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions..................................................................... 17-3
17.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level ...................................................................... 17-4
17.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level .................................................................. 17-4
17.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair .................................................................... 17-5
17.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument ................................................................................. 17-6
17.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope ........................................... 17-7
17.3.6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum ................................................................... 17-8
17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value......................................................................... 17-9
18 PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................... 18-1
19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................. 19-1
20 PRISM SYSTEM.................................................................................................. 20-1
21 ERROR DISPLAYS ............................................................................................. 21-1
22 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 22-1
APPENDIX
1 Dual Axis Compensation..................................................................... APPENDIX-1
2 Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries ............................... APPENDIX-3
 STANDARD SET COMPOSITION
1. GTS-210 series (with lens cap) ........................................................................1 each
2. Battery BT-32Q.................................................................................................1 each
3. Battery charger BC-19B or BC-19C..................................................................1 each
4. Tool kit with case [ rod pins, screwdriver , cleaning brush] ..................................1 set
5. Plastic carrying case .........................................................................................1 each
6. Silicon cloth.......................................................................................................1 each
7. Plastic rain cover ..............................................................................................1 each
8. Instruction manual ............................................................................................1 each

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

Remarks: 1. Battery charger BC-19C is for AC

230V use and BC-19B is for AC
120V use.
2. Plumb bob set and plumb bob
hook are supplied for certain
markets.
3. 2 Batteries are supplied for
certain markets.
 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.1 Nomenclature

Carrying handle

Carrying handle locking screw

Sighting collimator

Instrument center mark

Objective lens

Horizontal motion clamp Optical plummet

telescope

Horizontal
tangent screw

Display unit
(GTS-211D only)

Leveling screw
Circular level

Circular level
adjusting screw Tribrach fixing lever
Base

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Battery locking lever

Telescope
focusing knob

Battery BT-23Q
Telescope grip

Telescope eyepiece

Instrument center
mark

*Vertical motion clamp

Plate level

* Vertical tangent screw

* Connector (GTS-212/213)
(Serial signal RS-232C)

Display unit
( GTS-211D : 2sides
GTS-212/213 : 1side)

* Connector (GTS-211D)
(Serial signal RS-232C)

*1) The position of vertical motion clamp and Vertical tangent screw will differ
depending on the market.
2) The position of connector(Serial signal RS-232C) for GTS-212/213 will differ
depending on the market.

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1.2 Display
z Display
The display uses a dot matrix LCD which has 4 lines and 20 characters per line. In
general, the upper three lines display measured data,and the bottom line displays
the soft key function which changes with the measuring mode.
z Contrast and Illumination
The contrast and illumination of display window are adjusted. Refer to Chapter 6.
"SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode)".
z Example

V : 90°10'20" HR : 120°30'40"
HR : 120°30'40" HD* 65.432m
VD : 12.345m
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

Angle measurement mode Distance measurement mode

V-angle : 90°10'20" Horizontal-angle : 120°30'40"

H-angle : 120°30'40" Horizontal distance : 65.432m
Relative elevation : 12.345m

Feet unit Feet and inch unit

HR : 120°30'40" HR : 120°30'40"
HD* 123.45 ft HD* 123.04.6fi
VD : 12.34 ft VD : 12.03.4fi
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

Horizontal-angle : 120°30'40" Horizontal-angle : 120°30'40"

Horizontal distance : 123.45ft Horizontal distance : 123ft 4in 6/8in
Relative elevation : 12.34ft Relative elevation : 12ft 3in 4/8in

z Display marks

Display Contents Display Contents

V V-angle * EDM working
HR H-angle right m Meter unit
HL H-angle left ft Feet unit
HD Horizontal distance fi Feet and inch unit
VD Relative elevation
SD Slope distance
N N coordinate
E E coordinate
Z Z coordinate

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1.3 Operating Key

Keys Name of key Function

Coordinate meas.key Coordinate measurement mode

Distance meas.key Distance measurement mode.

ANG Angle meas.key Angle measurement mode

MENU Menu key Switches menu mode and normal mode. To set application
measurements and adjust in the menu mode.

ESC Escape key z Returning to the measurement mode or previous layer

mode from the mode set.
z To be DATA COLLECTION mode or LAYOUT mode
directly from the normal measurement mode.

POWER Power source key ON/OFF of power source

F1~F4 Soft key Responds to the message displayed.

( Function key)

1.4 Function Key (Soft Key)

The Soft Key message is displayed at the bottom line of display. The functions are
according to the displayed message.

Angle measurement mode Distance measurement mode

V : 90°10'20" HR : 120°30'40"
HR : 120°30'40" HD*[r] 〈〈m
VD : m
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

* TILT REP V% P2↓ OFSET S.O m/f/i P2↓

H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
Coordinates measurement mode
N : 123.456 m
[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] E : 34.567 m
Z : 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
Soft keys
R.HT INSHT OCC P2↓
OFSET --- m/f/i P3↓
* [F2](REP) key is only for GTS-211D

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Angle measurement mode

Page Soft Display Function

key mark
1 F1 0SET Angle of Horizontal is set to 0°00'00"
F2 HOLD Hold the horizontal angle
F3 HSET Sets a required horizontal angle by entering numerals.
F4 P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P2).
2 F1 TILT Setting Tilt Correction
If ON, the display shows tilt correction value.
F2 REP Repetition angle measurement mode * This function is only for GTS-211D
F3 V% Vertical angle percent grade(%) mode
F4 P2↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P3).
3 F1 H-BZ Sets the buzzer sound for every horizontal angle 90°
F2 R/L Switches R/L rotation of horizontal angle.
F3 CMPS Switches the COMPASS ON/OFF of vertical angle.
F4 P3↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P1).

Distance measurement mode

1 F1 MEAS Start measuring

F2 MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Coarse/Tracking
F3 S/A Select set audio mode
F4 P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P2).
2 F1 OFSET Select Off-set measurement mode
F2 S.O Select stake out measurement mode
F3 m/f/i Switches meter, feet or feet and inch unit.
F4 P2↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P1).

Coordinate measurement mode

1 F1 MEAS Start measuring

F2 MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Coarse/Tracking
F3 S/A Select set audio mode
F4 P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P2).
2 F1 R.HT Sets a prism height by input values.
F2 INSHT Sets an instrument height by input values.
F3 OCC Sets an instrument coordinate point by input values.
F4 P2↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P3).
3 F1 OFSET Select Off-set measurement mode
F3 m/f/i Switches meter, feet or feet and inch unit.
F4 P3↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P1).

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1.5 Serial signal RS-232C connector

The serial signal connector is used for connecting the GTS-210 series with a computer or
TOPCON Data Collector, which enables the computer to receive measured data from the
GTS-210 series or to send preset data of horizontal angle, etc. to it.

z The following data will be output at each mode.

Mode Output
Angle mode ( V,HR or HL) ( V in percent) V, HR (or HL)

Horizontal distance mode (HR, HD, VD) V, HR, HD, VD

Slope distance mode (V, HR,SD) V, HR, SD, HD

Coordinate mode N, E, Z, HR (or V,H,SD,N,E,Z)

z The display and the output at the coarse mode are the same as the contents above.
z Output at the tracking mode is displayed as distance data only.

The details necessary for the connection with the GTS-210 Series are obtained from its
Interface Manual which is optionally available. Please refer to the manual.

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2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

2.1 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement
Mount the instrument to the tripod. Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the
best performance. Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per
inch, such as the Type E TOPCON wide- frame wooden tripod.
Reference: Leveling and Centering the Instrument
1.Setting up the Tripod d Rotate the instrument 90° (100g) around its
First, extend the extension legs to suitable vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling
lengths and tighten the screws on their screw or C to center the bubble once more.
midsections.
Leveling screw C
2.Attaching the Instrument on the Tripod
Head 90°
Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head
and slide the instrument by loosening the tripod
screw. If the plumb bob is positioned right over
the center of the point, slightly tighten the tripod
screw.
3.Roughly Leveling the Instrument by Using
the Circular Level
c Turn the leveling screws A and B to move e Repeat the procedures c and d for each 90°
the bubble in the circular level. The bubble (100g) rotation of the instrument and check
is now located on a line perpendicular to a whether the bubble is correctly centered for all
line running through the centers of the two four points.
leveling screws being adjusted.
Leveling screw C
5.Centering by Using the Optical Plummet
Telescope
Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet
telescope to your eyesight.
Slide the instrument by loosening the tripod
screw, place the point on the center mark, and
Leveling then tighten the tripod screw. Sliding the
screw B instrument carefully not to rotate that allows you
Leveling screw A to get the least dislocation of the bubble.
d Turn the leveling screw C to bring the Point
bubble to the center of the circular level. Center mark

4. Centering by Using the Plate Level

c Rotate the instrument horizontally by using
the Horizontal motion/clamp screw and
place the plate level parallel with the line
connecting leveling screws A and B, and
then bring the bubble to the center of the 6.Completely Leveling the Instrument
plate level by turning leveling screws A and Leveling the instrument precisely in a similar
B. way to 4. Rotate the instrument and check to
see that the bubble is in the center of the plate
level regardless of telescope direction, then
tighten the tripod screw hard.

Leveling
Leveling screw A screw B

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2.2 POWER Switch Key ON

c Turn the power switch ON.

Display initializes for two seconds and shows ZERO SET , current prism constant
value (PSM) and atmospheric correction value (PPM) . This allows you to confirm the
prism constant value to be used.
d Rotate the telescope to set the instrument at vertical angle reading of 0°

Power switch key ON

TOPCON GTS-210

V 0SET TURN Battery Power Remaining Display

PSM : 0mm PPM : 0
↓ ↑ --- ENTER Contrast adjustment

Confirm the battery power remaining display.

Rotate the telescope.

V : 90°10'20"
HR : 0°00'00"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

z Confirm the battery power remaining display. Replace with charged battery or charge when
battery level is low or indicates "Battery empty". Refer to Chapter 2.3 "Battery Power
Remaining Display" .
z When you set the horizontal angle 0° (Horizontal angle 0° detection in the selecting mode),
Set the horizontal 0° setting by rotating the instrument.
z Contrast adjustment
This enables you to adjust the brightness by pressing the [F1](↓) or [F2](↑) key.
To memorize the setting value after powering off, press [F4](ENTER) key.

Note : For setting the vertical angle at 0°, an electronic datum 0 is

provided on the vertical angle circle. If the telescope is
turned and the sensor passes the datum 0, angle
measurement begins.
The datum 0 is placed near the level position of the
telescope, the vertical angle setting of 0 can easily be set
by rotating the telescope.

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2.3 Battery Power Remaining Display

Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition.

V 0SET TURN

PSM : 0mm PPM : 0

↓ ↑ --- ENTER Measurement is possible.

Battery power remaining display

The power is poor. The battery should

be recharged or replaced.

Blinking

<Battery empty> Measurement is impossible.

Other displays disappear. Need to recharge or replace the
battery.

Note : 1) The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such
as ambient temperature, charging time, the number of times of charging and
discharging etc. It is recommended for safety to charge the battery beforehand or to
prepare spare full charged batteries.
2) For general usage of the battery, see chapter 14" Power source and charging".
3) The battery power remaining display shows the power level regarding to the
measurement mode now operating.
The safety condition indicated by the battery power remaining display in the angle
measurement mode does not necessarily assure the battery's ability to be used in
the distance measurement mode.
It may happen that the mode change from the angle mode to the distance mode will
stop the operation because of insufficient battery power for the distance mode which
consumes more power than angle mode.
Note that the EDM unit is working when "V-0SET" and the battery power remaining
display shown at the power ON, which shows as an easy battery check before use.

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2.4 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

(GTS-212/213 have vertical angle correction only)
When the tilt sensors are activated, automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle
for mislevelment is displayed.
To ensure a precise angle measurement, tilt sensors must be turned on. The display can
also be used to fine level the instrument. If the (TILT OVER) display appears the
instrument is out of automatic compensation range and must be leveled manually.

Zenith Zenith
Standing axis Standing axis

Inclination of the standing

Inclination of the standing axis in the Y direction
axis in the X direction

Horizontal Trunion axis

z GTS-212 and 213 compensate only the vertical angle reading due to inclination of the
standing axis in the X direction.
z GTS-211D compensates both the vertical angle and the horizontal angle readings
due to inclination of the standing axis in the X and Y directions .

z For more information about dual axis compensation, refer to APPENDIX 1 "Dual Axis
Compensation".

GTS211D When the instrument is out of compensation. (TILT OVER)

V : ° ' " V : º ' " V : ° ' "

HR : ° ' " HR : ° ' " HR : ° ' "

<X TILT OVER> <Y TILT OVER> <XY TILT OVER>

Standing Axis in the X direction Standing Axis in the Y direction Standing Axis in the X and Y directions
out of range out of range out of range

GTS-212/213
V : ° ' "
HR : 120° 30' 40"

<X TILT OVER>

z To set auto tilt correction from the moment that power is on, refer to chapter 6.4.3" Vertical
and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction ( Tilt ON/OFF)".
z The display of Vertical or Horizontal angle is unstable when instrument is on an unstable
stage or a windy day. You can turn off the auto tilt correction function of V/H angle in this
case.

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z Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key

To enable you to select tilt ON/OFF function. setting is not memorized after power is
OFF.
[Example] Setting X,Y Tilt OFF

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4] key to get the function page 2. V : 90°10'20"

HR : 120°30'40"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

[F4] TILT REP V% P2↓

d Press [F1](TILT) key. [F1] TILT SENSOR: [XY-ON]
In case ON is already selected, the display X :-0°00'25"
shows tilt correction value.
Y : 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF −−−

e Press [F3](OFF) key. [F3] TILT SENSOR: [OFF]

X-ON XY-ON OFF −−−

f Press [ESC] key. [ESC] V : 90°10'20"

HR : 120°30'40"

TILT REP V% P2↓

z The setting mode performed here will not be memorized after powering OFF. To set TILT
correction in the initialized setting ( it is memorized after powering OFF) refer to Chapter
6.4.3" Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction ( Tilt ON/OFF)".

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2.5 How to Enter Alphanumeric characters

This enables you to enter alphanumeric characters such as the instrument height, prism
height, occupied point, backsight point etc..

z How to select a item

[Example setting] Occupied point in the data collection mode.

The arrow indicates a item to enter. PT# →ST-01

ID :
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ
The arrow line moves up or down when
the [ ] key or [ ] key is pressed.
PT# : ST-01
ID →
[ ] or [ ] INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

PT# : ST-01
ID :
INS.HT → 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

z How to enter characters

c Move the arrow to enter a item using the [ ] PT# →

or [ ] key. ID :
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

d Press the [F1](INPUT) key.

The arrow changes to the equal (=) . PT# →
ID :
The characters are displayed on the bottom INS.HT : 0.000 m
line. 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select a page. ABCD EFGH IJKL [ENT]

MNOP QRST UVWX [ENT]
YZ+# [SPC] [CLR] [ENT]

[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4]

PT# =
ID :
f Press the soft key to select a group of INS.HT : 0.000 m
characters. (Q) (R) (S) (T)

Example: [F2](QRST) key is pressed.

[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4]

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g Press soft key to select a character. PT# =T

ID :
Example: [F4](T) key is pressed. INS.HT : 0.000 m
MNOP QRST UVWX [ENT]

PT# =TOPCON-1
Select next character in the same manner. ID :
INS.HT : 0.000 m
MNOP QRST UVWX [ENT]

PT# =TOPCON-1
h Press [F4](ENT) key.
ID →
The arrow moves to next item.
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

z To correct a character, move the cursor to correct character by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and
enter again.

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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle
Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Collimate the 1st target (A). Collimate A V : 90°10'20"

HR : 120°30'40"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

d Set horizontal angle of target A at 0° 00' 00". [F1]

Press [F1](0 set) key and press [F3](YES) key. H ANGLE 0 SET
>OK?

−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

[F3] V : 90°10'20"
HR : 0°00'00"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

e Collimate the 2nd target (B). Collimate B

The required V/H angle to target B will be V : 98°36'20"
displayed. HR : 160°40'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

Reference
How to Collimate
c Point the telescope toward the light. Turn the diopter ring and adjust the diopter so that the cross
hairs are clearly observed.
(Turn the diopter ring toward you first and then backward to focus.)
d Aim the target at the peak of the triangle mark of the sighting collimator. Allow a certain space
between the sighting collimator and yourself for collimating.
e Focus the target with the focusing knob.
* If parallax is created between the cross hairs and the
Focusing knob
target when viewing vertically or horizontally while
looking into the telescope, focusing is incorrect or Telescope eyepiece
diopter adjustment is poor. This adversely affects (Diopter ring)
precision in measurement or survey.
Eliminate the parallax by carefully focusing and
using diopter adjustment.

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3.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

Make sure the mode is Angle measurement

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4](↓)key twice to get the function on V : 90°10'20"

page 3. HR : 120°30'40"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

[F4] TILT REP V% P2↓
twice H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
d Press [F2](R/L) key. [F2]
The mode Horizontal angle Right (HR) V : 90°10'20"
switches to (HL) mode. HL : 239°29'20"

H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓

e Measure as HL mode.

z Every time pressing [F2](R/L) key, HR/HL mode switches.

3.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle

3.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle

Make sure the mode is angle measurement

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Set the required horizontal angle, using Display angle V : 90°10'20"

Horizontal tangent screw HR : 130°40'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

d Press [F2](HOLD) key. [F2] H ANGLE HOLD

HR= 130°40'20"
>SET?
−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

e Collimate the target. Collimate

f Press [F3](YES) key to finish holding the [F3]

horizontal angle.*1) V : 90°10'20"
The display turns back to normal angle HR : 130°40'20"
measurement mode.
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

*1) To return to the previous mode, press [F4](NO) key.

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3.3.2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys

Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Collimate the target. Collimate V : 90°10'20"

HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

d Press [F3](HSET) key. [F3] H ANGLE SET

HR:

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90.- [ENT]

e Input the required horizontal angle by using 70.4020
keys. *1) [F4] V : 90°10'20"
For example :70°40'20" HR : 70°40'20"
When completed, normal measuring from
the required Horizontal angle is possible. 0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters" .

3.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode

Make sure the mode is Angle measurement

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4](↓) key to get the function on page V : 90°10'20"

2. HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

[F4] TILT REP V% P2↓
d Press [F3](V%) key. *1) [F3] V : -0.30 %
HR : 170°30'20"

TILT REP V% P2↓

*1) Every time pressing the [F3](V%) key, the display mode switches.
z When the measurement is carried out over ±45° (±100%) from the horizontal, the display
shows <OVER>.

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3.5 Repetition Angle Measurement (Only for GTS-211D)

Make sure the mode is Angle measurement
Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4](↓) key to get the function on page V : 90°10'20"

2. HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

[F4] TILT REP V% P2↓
d Press [F2](REP)key. [F2] REPETITION ANGLE
>OK ?

−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

e Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 0]

Ht : 0°00'00"
Hm :
0SET V/H REL HOLD

f Collimate the target A. and press [F1] (0SET) Collimate A REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 0]
key.
[F1] Ht : 0°00'00"
Hm :
0SET V/H REL HOLD

g Collimate the target B using the horizontal Collimate B REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 1]

clamp and tangent screw.
Press [F4](HOLD) key. [F4] Ht : 45°10'00"
Hm : 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD

h Recollimate target A using the horizontal Recollimate A REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 1]

clamp and tangent screw, and press
[F3](REL)key. [F3] Ht : 45°10'00"
Hm : 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD

i Recollimate target B using the horizontal Recollimate B REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 2]

clamp and tangent screw, and press
[F4](HOLD) key. [F4] Ht : 90°20'00"
Hm : 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD

j Repeat h to i to measure the desired REP-ANGLE COUNT [ 4]

number of repetitions.
Ht : 180°40'00"
Hm : 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD

[Example] 4 measurement
k To return to the normal angle mode, press [ESC] REPETITION ANGLE
the [F2](V/H) key or [ESC] key.
or Exit
[F2] >OK ?
−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

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l Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] V : 90°10'20"

HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

z Horizontal angle can be accumulated up to

(3600°00'00" - minimum reading)(horizontal angle right) or -(3600°00'00" - minimum
reading)(horizontal angle left) . In case of 5 second reading, horizontal angle can be
accumulated up to ±3599°59'55".

3.6 Buzzer Sounding for Horizontal Angle 90° Increments

When the horizontal angle falls in the range of less than ±1° of 0° , 90° , 180° or 270° , the
buzzer sounds . Buzzer stops only when the horizontal angle is adjusted to 0°00'00",
90°00'00" , 180°00'00" or 270°00'00".
This setting is not memorized after powering off. Refer to Chapter 16 "SELECTING
MODE" to set the initial setting (memorized after powering off).
Make sure the mode is Angle measurement

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4](↓) key twice to get the function on V : 90°10'20"

page 2. HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

[F4]
twice H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
d Press [F1](H-BZ) key. [F1] H-ANGLE BUZZER [OFF]
The data previously set is shown.

[ON] [OFF] −−− ENTER

e Press [F1](ON) key or [F2](OFF) key to select [F1] or [F2] H-ANGLE BUZZER [ON]
the buzzer ON/OFF .

[ON] [OFF] −−− ENTER

f Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] V : 90°10'20"

HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

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3.7 Compasses ( vertical angle)

Vertical angle is displayed as shown below.

+90°

0° 0°

-90°

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F4](↓) key twice to get the function on [F4] V : 98°10'20"

page 3. twice HR : 170°30'20"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓

d Press [F3](CMPS) key. *1) [F3] V : - 8°10'20"

HR : 170°30'20"

H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓

*1) Every time pressing [F3](CMPS) key, the display mode switches.

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4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Note : Since the distance more than 2,000m(6,600ft) can not be displayed, measure the
distance less than 2,000m(6,600ft) .

4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction

When setting the atmospheric correction, obtain the correction value by measuring the
temperature and pressure. Refer to Chapter 12.2 "Setting of Atmospheric Correction
Value".

4.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant

Topcon's prism constant value is 0. Set correction for prism at 0. If the prism is of another
manufacture, the appropriate constant shall be set beforehand. Refer to Chapter 11
"Setting the Prism Constant Value". The setting value is kept in the memory even after
power is off.

4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)

Make sure the mode displays angle measurement.
Operating procedure Operation Display

c Collimate the center of prism. Collimate V : 90°10'20"

HR : 120°30'40"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

d Press [ ] key. [ ] HR : 120°30'40"

Distance measurement starts. *1),*2) HD*[ r ] < < m
VD : m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

The measured distances are shown. *3)∼*5)

HR : 120°30'40"
HD* 123.456 m
VD : 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

z Pressing [ ] key again, the display [ ] V : 90°10'20"

changes to horizontal (HR) and vertical
HR : 120°30'40"
(V)angle and slope distance(SD). *6)
SD* 131.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) When EDM is working, the "* " mark appears in the display.
*2) To change mode from Fine to Coarse or Tracking, refer to Chapter 4.5 "Fine Mode/
Coarse Mode/Tracking Mode".
To set the distance measurement on when the instrument is powered up, refer to Chapter
16 "Selecting Mode".
*3) The distance unit indicator "m" (for meter) , "ft" (for feet) or "fi"(for feet inch) appears and
disappears alternatively with buzzer sounds at every renewal of distance data.
*4) Measurement may repeat automatically in the instrument if the result is affected by
shimmer etc..
*5) To return to the normal measuring angle mode from a distance measuring mode,
press [ANG] key.
*6) It is possible to choose the display order (HR,HD,VD) or (V,HR,SD) for initial measuring
distance mode. Refer to Chapter 16 "SELECTING MODE".

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4.4 Distance Measurement (N-time Measurement/Single

Measurement)

When the number of times measurement is preset, the GTS-210 series measures the
distance the set number of times. The average distance will be displayed.
When presetting the number of times as 1, it does not display the average distance,
because of single measurement. Single measurement is set at the factory.

Make sure the mode displays angle measurement.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Collimate the center of the prism. V : 90°10'20"

HR : 120°30'40"

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

d Press [ ] key. [ ] HR : 120°30'40"

Continuous measuring starts .*1) HD*[ r ] < < m
VD : m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

e Press [F1](MEAS) key while continuous [F1]

measuring is exceeding. *2) HR : 120°30'40"
HD*[ n ] < < m
VD : m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
The average value is displayed and "*" mark
disappears.

z While EDM is working, press [F1](MEAS) key HR : 120°30'40"

again, the mode will be changed to HD : 123.456 m
continuous measuring mode. VD : 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) It is possible to set the measurement mode for N-times measurement mode or Continuous
Measurement mode when the power is turned on. Refer to Chapter 16 "SELECTING
MODE".
*2) For setting the number of times (N-times) in the measurement, refer to Chapter 16
"SELECTING MODE".

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{ Choose meter /feet / feet+inch unit by soft key

It is possible to change the unit for distance measurement mode by soft key.
This setting is not memorized after power off. Refer to 16.SELECTING MODE to set at
the initial setting (memorized after power off).

Operating procedure Operation Display

HR : 120°30'40"
HD* 2.000 m
c Press [F4](P1↓) key to get the function on VD : 3.000 m
page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
[F4] OFSET S.O m / f / i P2↓
d Every time pressing [F3](m/f/i) key, the [F3]
display unit will be changed. HR : 120°30'40"
z Every time pressing [F3](m/f/i) key, the unit HD* 6.560 ft
mode switches. VD : 9.845 ft
OFSET S.O m / f / i P2↓

4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode

This setting is not memorized after power is off. Refer to Chapter 16"SELECTING MODE"
to set at the initial setting (memorized after power is off).
{Fine Mode : This is a normal distance measuring mode.
The unit to be displayed : 1mm
Measuring time : approx. 2.5 sec.
{Tracking Mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.
It is very useful when tailing the moving object or carrying out
stake-out work.
The unit to be displayed : 10mm
Measuring time : approx. 0.3 sec.
{Coarse Mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.
The unit to be displayed : 10mm or 1mm
Measuring time : approx. 0.5 sec.

Operating procedure Operation Display

HR : 120°30'40"
HD* 123.456 m
VD : 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

c Press [F2](MODE) key from the distance [F2] HR : 120°30'40"

measuring mode.*1) HD* 123.456 m
The initial character (F/T/C) of set mode is VD : 5.678 m
displayed . (F:Fine, T:Tracking, C:Coarse)
FINE TRACK COARSE F

d Press [F1](FINE) key, [F2](TRACK) key, or [F1]∼[F3] HR : 120°30'40"

[F3](COARSE) key. HD* 123.456 m
VD : 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) To cancel the setting, press [ESC] key.

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4.6 Stake Out (S.O)

The difference between the measured distance and the input stake out distance is
displayed.
Measured distance - Stake out distance = Displayed value
z In stake out operation, you can select either horizontal distance (HD), relative
elevation (VD) and slope distance (SD)

Operating procedure Operation Display

HR : 120°30'40"
HD* 123.456 m
c Press [F4](↓) key in the distance measuring VD : 5.678 m
mode to get the function on page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
[F4] OFSET S.O m / f / i P2↓
d Press [F2](S.O) key. [F2] STAKE OUT
The data previously set is shown.
HD : 0.000 m

HD VD SD −−−

e Select the measuring mode by pressing [F1] [F1] STAKE OUT

to [F3] key.
Example : Horizontal distance HD : 0.000 m

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

f Enter the distance for stake out. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter data STAKE OUT
[F4] HD : 100.000 m

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

g Collimate the target (Prism). Collimate P HR : 120°30'40"

Measuring starts. dHD*[ r ] < < m
VD : m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

The difference between the measured

distance and the stake out distance is HR : 120°30'40"
displayed. dHD* 23.456 m
VD : 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

h Move the target until the difference

becomes 0m.

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z To return to normal distance measurement mode, stake out distance to "0"m or turn the
power off.

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4.7 Offset Measurement Mode

This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly, for example at the
center of a tree. Place the prism at the same horizontal distance from the instrument as
that of point A0 to measure.
To measure the coordinates of the center position, operate the offset measurement after
setting the instrument height/prism height.

When measuring coordinates of ground point A1 :Set

the instrument height / prism height.

When measuring coordinates of point A0 : Set the

instrument height only. (Set the prism height to 0 ).

Prism P

A0

Prism height

A1

Instrument height

Occ. Point

z Set the instrument height/prism height before proceeding to the offset measurement
mode.
z When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Chapter 5.1
"Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point".
Operating procedure Operation Display

HR : 120°30'40"
HD : 123.456 m
c Press [F4](P1↓) key from distance measuring VD : 5.678 m
mode to get the function on page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
[F4] OFSET S.O m / f / i P2↓
d Press [F1](OFSET) key. [F1] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR : 120°30'40"
HD : m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

e Collimate prism P, and press [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate P OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

[F1] HR : 110°20'30"
HD* < < m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

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OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
The horizontal distance from the instrument
to the prism will be measured. HR : 110°20'30"
HD* 56.789 m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

f Press [F4](SET) key to decide the prism [F4] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

position.
HR : 110°20'30"
HD : 56.789 m
NEXT −−− −−− −−−

g Collimate point A0 using the horizontal Collimate A0 OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

motion clamp and horizontal tangent
screw. HR : 150°30'50"
HD : 56.789 m
NEXT −−− −−− −−−

h Show the relative elevation of point A0.

[ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR : 110°20'30"
VD : 34.567 m
NEXT −−− −−− −−−

i Show the slope distance of point A0.

[ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR : 110°20'30"
z Each time pressing [ ] key, horizontal
distance , relative elevation and slope SD : 45.678 m
distance are shown in sequence. NEXT −−− −−− −−−

j Show N coordinate of point A0 or A1.

[ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
z Each time pressing [ ] key, N,E and Z HR : 110°20'30"
coordinate are shown in sequence. N : -12.345 m
NEXT −−− −−− −−−

z To return to procedure e, press [F1](NEXT) key.

z To return to the previous mode, press [ESC] key.

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5 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT
5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point
Set the coordinates of the instrument (occupied point) according to coordinate origin, and
the instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point (prism point)
coordinates following the origin.
It is possible to retain the coordinates of the occupied point after turning the power off.
Refer to Chapter 16"SELECTING MODE"

Prism(n,e,z)
N

z
n

Inst.Point C

Origin(0,0,0) E
e

Operating procedure Operation Display

N : 123.456 m
c Press [F4](↓) key from the coordinate E : 34.567 m
measurement mode to get the function on Z : 78.912 m
page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

[F4] P.HT INSHT OCC P2↓

d Press [F3](OCC) key. [F3] N→ 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
e Enter N coordinate value.*1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter data N : -72.000 m
[F4] E→ 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

f Enter E and Z coordinate values in the same N : 51.456 m

manner.
After entering the values, the display returns E : 34.567 m
coordinate measuring display. Z : 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Input range -999999.999 ≤N,E,Z≤ +999999.999 m
-999999.999 ≤N,E,Z≤ +999999.999 ft.
-999999.11.7 ≤N,E,Z≤ +999999.11.7 ft.+inch

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5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument

It is possible to retain the height of instrument after turning the power off. Refer to
Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
Operating procedure Operation Display

N : 123.456 m
c Press [F4](↓) key from the coordinate E : 34.567 m
measurement mode to get the function on Z : 78.912 m
page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

[F4] P.HT INSHT OCC P2↓

d Press [F2](INSHT) key. [F2] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
The current value is displayed.
INPUT
INS.HT: 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
e Enter the instrument height. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter Inst.HT N : 123.456 m
[F4] E : 34.567 m
Z : 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Input range -999.999 ≤Instrument height≤ +999.999 m
-999.999 ≤Instrument height≤ +999.999 ft.
-999.11.7 ≤Instrument height≤ +999.11.7 ft.+inch

5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)

This mode can be used to obtain Z coordinate values.
It is possible to retain the height of target after turning the power off. Refer to Chapter 16
“SELECTING MODE”.
Operating procedure Operation Display

N : 123.456 m
c Press [F4](↓) key from the coordinate E : 34.567 m
measurement mode to get the function on Z : 78.912 m
page 2. MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

[F4] P.HT INSHT OCC P2↓

d Press [F1](R.HT) key. [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
The current value is displayed.
INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
e Enter the prism height. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter Prism HT
N : 123.456 m
[F4] E : 34.567 m
Z : 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Input range -999.999 ≤Prism height≤ +999.999 m
-999.999 ≤Prism height≤ +999.999 ft.
-999.11.7 ≤Prism height≤ +999.11.7 ft.+inch

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5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring

Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height, coordinates
of unknown point will be measured directly.
z When setting coordinate values of occupied point, see Chapter 5.1 "Setting
Coordinates Values of Occupied Point"
z When setting the instrument height and prism height, Chapter 5.2 "Setting Height of
the Instrument" and 5.3 "Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)".
z The coordinates of the unknown point are calculated as shown below and displayed:
Coordinates of occupied point : (N0,E0,Z0)
Instrument height : INS.HT
Prism height : R.HT
Vertical distance(Relative elevation) : z (VD)
Coordinates of the center of the prism,
originated from the center point of the instrument : (n,e,z)
Coordinates of unknown point : (N1,E1,Z1)
N1=N0+n
E1=E0+e
Z1=Z0+INS.HT+z - R.HT
Coordinates of the center of the prism, originated from the center point of the instrument (n,e,z)

R.HT
Center point of the instrument
(N0,E0, Z0+Inst.h) SD z<VD>

Unknown point
(N1,E1,Z1)

Inst.HT

Occupied point (N0,E0,Z0)

Origin
HD
(0,0,0)

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Set the direction angle of known point A. *1) Set direction V : 90°10'20"
angle
HR : 120°30'40"
d Collimate target B. Collimate
prism 0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

e Press [ ] key. [ ] N*[ r ] < < m

Measuring starts. E : m
Z : m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

The result will be shown. N* 123.456 m

E : 34.567 m
Z : 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 3.3 "Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle".
z In case the coordinate of instrument point is not entered, (0,0,0) will be used as the
default for the instrument point.
The instrument height will be calculated as 0 when the instrument height is not entered.
z The prism height will be calculated as 0 when the prism height is not set.

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6 SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode)

By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU mode.
In this mode, special measuring , setting and adjustment are possible.

Normal measurement mode

[ESC] [MENU]
(Only for GTS-211D/212)
MENU 1/3 [ESC] [F1]
"DATA COLLECTION MODE"
[ESC] F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT See Chapter 7 "DATA COLLECTION ".
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
[F2]
"LAYOUT MODE"
[F4]
See Chapter 8 "LAYOUT".

[F3]
"MEMORY MANAGER MODE"
See Chapter 9 "MEMORY MANAGER
MODE".

Programs
MENU 2/3 [ESC] [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2
[ESC] F1:PROGRAMS F1:REM
F2:ILLUMINATION F2:MLM
F3:PARAMETERS 1 P↓ F3:Z COORD. P↓

[F4] Grid factor

GRID FACTOR
[F2] =1.000000

>MODIFY? [YES] [NO]

Reticle illumination
ILLUMINATION [OFF:L]
[F3] F1:ON
F2:OFF
F3:LEVEL

Setting mode 1
PARAMETERS 1
F1:MINIMUM READING
[ESC] [F1] F2:AUTO POWER OFF
MENU 3/3 F3:TILT
[ESC] F1:PARAMETERS 1
F2:CONTRAST ADJ. Display contrast adjustment
P↓
CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
LEVEL:4
[F2]
[F4]
↓ ↑ --- ENTER

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Note : DATA COLLECTION mode is not provided on GTS-213

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6.1 Application Measurement (PROGRAMS)

6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM)
To obtain elevation of the point at which setting the target prism is not possible, place
the prism at any point on the vertical line from the target then carry out REM procedure
as follows.

Target K

Prism VD

Prism height

Instrument

1) With prism height (h) input (Example :h=1.5m)

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F1](REM) key. [F1] REM

F1 : INPUT R.HT
F2 : NO R.HT

f Press [F1] key. [F1] REM-1

<STEP-1>
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
g Enter prism height. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter R.HT REM-1
[F4]
<STEP-2>
HD : m
h Collimate prism. Collimate P MEAS −−− −−− SET

i Press [F1](MEAS) key. [F1] REM-1

Measuring starts.
<STEP-2>
HD* < < m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

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Horizontal distance (HD) between the REM-1

instrument and prism will be shown.
<STEP-2>
HD* 123.456 m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

j Press [F4](SET). [F4] REM-1

The prism position will be decided. *2)
VD : 1.500 m

−−− R.HT HD −−−

k Collimate target K. Collimate K REM-1

Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *3)
VD : 10.456 m

−−− R.HT HD −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

*2) To return to procedure g, press [F2](R.HT) key.
To return to procedure h, press [F3](HD) key.
*3) To return to PROGRAMS Menu , press [ESC] key.

2) Without prism height input

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F1](REM) key. [F1] REM

F1 : INPUT R.HT
F2 : NO R.HT

f Press [F2] key. [F2] REM-2

<STEP-1>
HD : m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

g Collimate prism. Collimate P

h Press [F1](MEAS) key. [F1] REM-2
Measuring starts.
<STEP-1>
HD* < < m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

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Horizontal distance (HD) between the REM-2

instrument and prism will be shown.
<STEP-1>
HD* 123.456 m
MEAS −−− −−− SET

i Press [F4](SET). [F4] REM-2

The prism position will be decided.
<STEP-2>
V : 60°45'50"
−−− −−− −−− SET

j Collimate ground point G. Collimate G REM-2

<STEP-2>
V : 123°45'50"
−−− −−− −−− SET

k Press [F4](SET) key. [F4] REM-2

The position of point G will be decided. *1)
VD : 0.000 m

−−− V HD −−−

l Collimate target K. Collimate K REM-2

Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *2)
VD : 10.456 m

−−− V HD −−−

*1) To return to procedure g, press [F3](HD) key.

To return to procedure j, press [F2](V) key.
*2) To return to PROGRAMS Menu, press [ESC] key.

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6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)

Measurement for horizontal distance (dHD), slope distance (dSD), elevation (dVD) and
horizontal bearing (HR) between two target prisms.
It is possible to enter the coordinate value directly or calculate from coordinate data file.
MLM mode has two modes.
1.MLM-1 (A-B, A-C) :Measurement is A-B, A-C, A-D,······
2.MLM-2 (A-B, B-C) :Measurement is A-B, B-C, C-D,······
Prism A
dHD
dSD dVD

Prism B
Instrument N Prism C

HR
Prism A

E Prism B
Instrument

z It is necessary to set the direction angle of the instrument.

[Example] MLM-1 (A-B, A-C)

z Procedure of MLM-2 (A-B, B-C) mode is completely same as MLM-1 mode.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F2](MLM) key. [F2] MLM

F1 : USE FILE
F2 : DON’T USE

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f Press [F1] or [F2] key to select using [F2] GLID FACTOR

coordinate file.
[Example:F2 : DON'T USE] F1 : USE G.F.
F2 : DON’T USE

g Press [F1] or [F2] key to select using GRID [F2] MLM

FACTOR.
[Example:F2 : DON'T USE] F1 : MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
F2 : MLM-2(A-B, B-C)

h Press [F1] key. [F1] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

<STEP-1>
HD : m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

i Collimate prism A, and press [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate A MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

Horizontal distance (HD) between the [F1]
instrument and prism A will be shown. <STEP-1>
HD* < < m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
<STEP-1>
HD* 123.456 m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

j Press [F4](SET) key. [F4] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

<STEP-2>
HD : m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

k Collimate prism B and press [F1](MEAS) key. [F1] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

Horizontal distance (HD) between the
instrument and prism B will be shown. <STEP-2>
HD* < < m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
<STEP-2>
HD* 345.678 m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

l Press [F4](SET) key. [F4] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

The horizontal distance (dHD) and relative
elevation (dVD) between prism A and B. dHD : 123.456 m
dVD : 12.345 m
−−− −−− HD −−−

11 To show slope distance (dSD) , press [ ]key. [ ] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

dSD : 234.567 m
HR : 12°34'40"
−−− −−− HD −−−

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12 To measure the distance between points A [F3] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

and C, press [F3](HD). *1)
<STEP-2>
HD : m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

13 Collimate point C (Prism C) and press Collimate

[F1](MEAS) key. prism C
Horizontal distance (HD) between the
instrument and prism C will be shown. [F1]

14 Press [F4](SET) key. The horizontal distance [F4] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

(dHD) and relative elevation (dVD)
between prism A and C. dHD : 234.567 m
dVD : 23.456 m
−−− −−− HD −−−
15 To measure the distance between points A
and D, repeat procedure 12~14 . *1)

*1) To return to previous mode, press [ESC] key.

z How to use coordinate data

It is possible to input coordinate value directly or calculate from coordinate data file.

Operating procedure Operation Display

After procedure h. MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

<STEP-1>
HD : m
MEAS R.HT NEZ SET

c Press [F3](NEZ) key. [F3] N > 0.000 m

Direct key input display will be shown.
E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− PT# ENTER

d Press [F3](PT#) key to use coordinate data [F3] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

file.
Point number input display will be shown. PT# :__________
Pressing [F3](HD) key, the display will return
to procedure h. INPUT LIST HD ENTER

After selecting coordinate input mode by

pressing [F3](NEZ or PT# or HD) key, press
[F1](INPUT) key and enter the data.

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6.1.3 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point

Occupied point coordinate data and known point actual measuring data are utilized, z
coordinate of occupied point is calculated and reset again.
Known point data and coordinate data can use the coordinate data file.

1) Setting occupied coordinate

[Example setting] Using coordinate data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F3](Z COORD.) key. [F3] Z COORD. SETTING

F1 : USE FILE
F2 : DON’T USE

f Press [F1](USE FILE) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :__________

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1]
Name. Enter FN
[F4] Z COORD. SETTING
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : REF. MEAS

h Press [F1] key. [F1] OCC. PT

PT# :__________

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

i Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the Point [F1] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
number.Instrument height setting display will Enter PT#
be shown. [F4] INPUT
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
j Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the height. [F1]
Enter HT
[F4] Z COORD. SETTING
The display returns to Z coordinate menu.
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : REF. MEAS

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2) Z Coordinate Calculation from Known Point Measuring Data

[Example setting] Using coordinate data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F3](Z COORD.) key. [F3] Z COORD. SETTING

F1 : USE FILE
F2 : DON’T USE

f Press [F1](USE FILE) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :__________

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1]
Name. Enter FN
[F4] Z COORD. SETTING
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : REF. MEAS

h Press [F2] key. [F2] NOO1#

PT# :__________

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

i Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the Point [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Number in coordinate data file. Enter FN
[F4] INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

j Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the height. [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Enter HT
[F4] INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
>Sight? [ YES ] [ NO ]

Collimate
k Collimate a prism on the point and press [F3]
[F3](YES) key. HR : 120°30'40"
Measuring starts. *1) HD* < < m
VD : m
>Measuring···

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HR : 120°30’40”
HD : 12.345 m
VD : 23.456 m
NEXT −−− −−− CALC

l Press [F4](CALC) key. *2) [F4] Z COORD. SETTING

Z : Z coordinate
dZ : Standard deviation Z : 1.234 m
dZ : 0.002 m
−−− −−− BS SET

11 Press [F3](BS) key. *3) [F3] BACKSIGHT

Horizontal angle to the last measured point
will be shown. H(B) = 23°20’40”

−−− −−− COORD SET

12 Press [F4](SET) key. [F4] PROGRAMS 1/2

Z coordinate of the occupied point and
horizontal angle will be set. F1 : REM
The display returns to Programs 1/2 menu. F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

*1) Measurement is Fine Single measurement mode.

*2) To measure other points, press [F1](NEXT) key.
*3) Pressing [F3] key, the display will be changed alternately.

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6.1.4 Area Calculation

In this mode, there are two area calculation methods as follows.

1) Area Calculation from Coordinate data file
2) Area Calculation from Measured data

z It is impossible to calculate what a mix of coordinate file data and measured

data.
z If the coordinate data file does not exist, the area calculation from measured
data is done automatically.
z The numbers of points used to calculate are not limited.

1) Area Calculation from Coordinate Data File

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2/3. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F4](P↓) key to get the PROGRAMS [F4] PROGRAMS 2/2

menu on page 2/2.
F1 : AREA
F2 : POINT TO LINE
P↓

f Press [F1](AREA) key. [F1] AREA

F1 : FILE DATA
F2 : MEASUREMENT

g Press [F1](FILE DATA) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :__________

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1] AREA 0000
Name. Enter FN
Initial display will be shown. [F4] m.sq
NEXT# : DATA-01
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT

i Press [F4](NEXT) key. *1),2) [F4] AREA 0001

The top of the file data (DATA-01) will be set
and the second point number will be m.sq
shown. NEXT# : DATA-02
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT

j Repeat pressing [F4](NEXT) key to set [F4]

required number of points.

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When 3 or more points are set, the area AREA 0021

surrounded by the points is calculated and
the result will be shown. 123.456 m.sq
NEXT# : DATA-22
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT

*1) To set specify point, press [F1](PT#) key.

*2) To show the list of the coordinate data in the file, press [F2](LIST) key.

2) Area Calculation from Measured Data

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2/3. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F4](P↓) key to get the PROGRAMS [F4] PROGRAMS 2/2

menu on page 2/2.
F1 : AREA
F2 : POINT TO LINE
P↓

f Press [F1](AREA) key. [F1] AREA

F1 : FILE DATA
F2 : MEASUREMENT

g Press [F2](MEASUREMENT) key. [F2] AREA

F1 : USE G.F.
F2 : DON’T USE

h Press [F1] or [F2] key to select using GRID [F2] AREA 0000
FACTOR.
[Example:F2 : DON'T USE] m.sq

MEAS −−− UNIT −−−

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i Collimate a prism and press [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate P N* < < < m
Measuring starts. *1) [F1]
E : m
Z : m
>Measuring···

AREA 0001
m.sq

MEAS −−− UNIT −−−

j Collimate next point and press [F1](MEAS) Collimate
key. [F1]

When 3 or more points are measured, the AREA 0003

area surrounded by the points is calculated
and the result will be shown. 234.567 m.sq

MEAS −−− UNIT −−−

*1) Measurement is Fine Single measurement mode.

z To change the display unit

It is possible to change the displayed area unit .

Operating procedure Operation Display

AREA 0003
100.000 m.sq

MEAS −−− UNIT −−−

c Press [F3](UNIT) key. [F3] AREA 0003

100.000 m.sq

m.sq ha ft.sq acre

d Select a unit by pressing [F1] to [F4] key. [F2] AREA 0003

Example: [F2](ha) key. 0.010 ha

MEAS −−− UNIT −−−

z m.sq : meter square ha : hectare ft.sq : feet square acre : acre

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6.1.5 Point to Line Measurement

This mode is used to obtain the coordinate data with the origin point A(0,0,0) and the
line AB as N axis.
Place the 2 prisms at the points A and B on the line, and place the instrument at
unknown point C. After measuring the 2 prisms , the coordinate data and the direction
angle of the instrument will be calculated and restored.
z

P(n,e,z)

n z

Prism P1 Prism P2

e
R.HT
Line
N
A B
(0, 0, 0)

INS.HT
E
C

Instrument Point(Unknown point)

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2/3. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2

F1 : REM
F2 : MLM
F3 : Z COORD. P↓

e Press [F4](P↓) key to get the PROGRAMS [F4] PROGRAMS 2/2

menu on page 2/2.
F1 : AREA
F2 : POINT TO LINE
P↓

f Press [F2] key. [F2] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT

INPUT
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter instrument [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT

height. Enter HT
[F4] INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter reflector A [F1] POINT TO LINE

height. Enter HT
[F4] MEAS. P1
HD : m
>Sight? [YES] [NO]

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i Collimate prism A (Origin) and press Collimate POINT TO LINE

[F3](YES) key. [F3]
Measuring starts. *1) MEAS. P1
HD : < < m
>Measuring···

Input display of reflector B height will be REFLECTOR HEIGHT

shown.
INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

j Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter reflector B [F1] POINT TO LINE

height. Enter HT
[F4] MEAS. P2
HD : m
>Sight? [YES] [NO]

k Collimate prism B (End) and press [F3](YES) Collimate POINT TO LINE

key. [F3]
Measuring starts. *1) MEAS. P2
HD : < < m
>Measuring···

The coordinate data and the direction DIST. (P1-P2) 1/2

angle of the instrument are calculated and
restored. dHD : 10.000 m
The result (The distance between A and B) dVD : 0.000 m
will be displayed. NEZ S.CO −−− P↓
dHD: Horizontal distance
dVD:Vertical distance
dSD:Slope distance *2) ,3)

l Press [F1](NEZ) key to measure other points. [F4] N : 0.000 m

E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
EXIT −−− R.HT MEAS

Collimate >Measuring···
[F4]
11 Collimate a prism and press [F4](MEAS) key. N : 0.000 m
Coordinate measurement starts. *4)
The result will be shown. *5) E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
EXIT −−− R.HT MEAS

*1) Measurement is Fine Single measurement mode.

*2) To show dSD, press [F4](P↓) key.
*3) To show the new occupied data, press [F2](S.CO) key.
*4) Measurement is Fine Single measurement mode.
*5) To return to previous mode, press [F1](EXIT) key.

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6.2 Setting the GRID FACTOR

GRID FACTOR can reset in this menu mode.

For more information, refer to Chapter 8.1.1"Setting the GRID FACTOR"

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F2](GRID FACTOR) key. [F2] GRID FACTOR

=0.998843

>MODIFY? [YES] [NO]

e Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] GRID FACTOR

ELEV. → 1000 m
SCALE : 0.999000
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
f Press [F1] (INPUT) key and enter Elevation. Enter ELEV. GRID FACTOR
*1) [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key. [F1] ELEV. : 2000 m
Enter Scale SCALE → 1.001000
g Enter Scale Factor in the same way. [F4] INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

Grid Factor is displayed for 1 to 2 second GRID FACTOR

and display returns to menu.
=1.000686

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

z Input Range : Elevation : -9,999 to +9,999 meter (-32,805 to +3,2805 ft, ft+in)
Scale Factor : 0.990000 to 1.010000

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6.3 Setting Illumination of Display and Cross Hairs

Setting ON/OFF/LEVEL(High/Low) for illumination of display (LCD) and reticle.

z Setting LEVEL (High/Low) is only for reticle.
[Example setting] LEVEL:HIGH and turn on the illumination.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 2/3
to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1 : PROGRAMS
F2 : GRID FACTOR
F3 : ILLUMINATION P↓

d Press [F3] key. [F3] ILLUMINATION [OFF:L]

The data previously set is shown. F1 : ON
F2 : OFF
F3 : LEVEL

e Press [F3](LEVEL) key. [F3] ILLUMINATION [OFF:L]

[LEVEL MODE]

HIGH LOW −−− ENTER

f Press [F1](HIGH) key, and then press [F1] ILLUMINATION [OFF:H]

[F4](ENTER) key.
[F4] F1 : ON
F2 : OFF
F3 : LEVEL

g Press [F1](ON) key. [F1] ILLUMINATION [ON:H]

F1 : ON
F2 : OFF
F3 : LEVEL

z To return to previous mode, press [ESC] key.

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6.4 Setting Mode 1

In this mode, the following settings are possible.
1. Setting Minimum Reading 2. Auto Power off 3. Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt
Correction (Tilt ON/OFF).
z This setting is memorized after power off.
6.4.1 Setting Minimum Reading
Select minimum display unit for angle measurement and coarse distance measurement
mode.
Model Angle Unit Coarse mode
Degree GON MIL Distance unit
GTS-211D 5" / 1" 1mgon/0.2mgon 0.1mil/0.01mil 10mm(0.02ft) / 1mm(0.005ft)
GTS-212 5" / 1" 1mgon/0.2mgon 0.1mil/0.01mil 10mm(0.02ft) /1mm(0.005ft)
GTS-213 10" / 5" 2mgon / 1mgon 0.1mil/0.01mil 10mm(0.02ft) / 1mm(0.005ft)
[Example GTS-211D] Minimum angle : 5", Coarse : 1mm
Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 3/3
twice to get the menu on page 3. [F4] F1 : PARAMETERS 1
[F4] F2 : CONTRAST ADJ.
P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PARAMETERS 1

F1 : MINIMUM READING
F2 : AUTO POWER OFF
F3 : TILT

e Press [F1] key. [F1] MINIMUM READING

F1 : ANGLE
F2 : COARSE

f Press [F1] key. [F1] MINIMUM ANGLE

[ F1 : 1” ]
F2 : 5”
ENTER

g Press [F2](5") key and press [F4](ENTER) key. [F2] MINIMUM READING
[F4] F1 : ANGLE
F2 : COARSE

h Press [F2] key. [F2] COARSE READING

F1 : 1mm
[ F2 : 10mm ]
ENTER

i Press [F1] key and press [F4](ENTER) key. [F1] MINIMUM READING
[F4] F1 : ANGLE
F2 : COARSE

z To return to previous mode, press [ESC] key.

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6.4.2 Auto Power Off

If no key operation is given or no process of measurement is performed for more than 30
minutes ( No change exceeding 30" has occurred during horizontal angle or vertical angle
measurement.), the power turns off automatically. If the instrument is set at distance
measurement mode ( No change in distance exceeding 10cm has occurred during
distance measurement), the mode changes to angle measurement automatically in case
that the instrument does not operate for approximately 10 minutes, and the power turns
off after 20 minutes .
Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 3/3
twice to get the menu on page 3. [F4] F1 : PARAMETERS 1
[F4] F2 : CONTRAST ADJ.
P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PARAMETERS 1

F1 : MINIMUM READING
F2 : AUTO POWER OFF
F3 : TILT

e Press [F2] key. [F2] AUTO POWER OFF [OFF]

The data previously set is shown.
F1 : ON
F2 : OFF
ENTER

f Press [F1](ON) key or [F2](OFF) key, and [F1] or [F2]

press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]

6.4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction ( Tilt ON/OFF)

(GTS-212/213 have vertical angle correction only)
In case the instrument is used in an unstable situation, constant indexing of vertical and
horizontal angle may be impossible. In this case, the function of tilt correction can be
stopped by selecting TILT OFF. It has been set to X,Y (V/H) TILT ON at the factory.
z This setting is memorized after powering off.
Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 3/3
twice to get the menu on page 3. [F4] F1 : PARAMETERS 1
[F4] F2 : CONTRAST ADJ.
P↓

d Press [F1] key. [F1] PARAMETERS 1

F1 : MINIMUM READING
F2 : AUTO POWER OFF
F3 : TILT

e Press [F3] key. [F3] TILT SENSOR : [ XY-ON ]

The data previously set is shown.
If already ON, the display shows tilt X : 0°02’10”
correction value. Y : 0°03’00”
X-ON XY-ON OFF ENTER

f Press [F1](X-ON) key or [F2](XY-ON) or [F1] ∼ [F3]

[F3](OFF) key, and press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]

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6.5 Setting Contrast of Display

Setting level for contrast of display (LCD)

Operating procedure Operation Display

c After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key [MENU] MENU 3/3
twice to get the menu on page 3. [F4] F1 : PARAMETERS 1
[F4] F2 : CONTRAST ADJ.
P↓

e Press [F2] key. [F2] CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

LEVEL : 4

↓ ↑ −−− ENTER

f Press [F1](↓) key or [F2](↑) key, and press [F1] or [F2]

[F4](ENTER) key. [F4]

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7 DATA COLLECTION (Only for GTS-211D/212)

The GTS-211D/212 are able to store the measured data in the internal memory which is
maintained by lithium battery.
The internal memory is shared by the measured data files and the coordinate data files.
The total number of generated files is maximum 30.
z Measured data
The collected data is memorized in a file.
z The number of measurement points
( In case not using the internal memory in layout mode)

GTS-211D,GTS-212
MAX. 2,000 points

Because the internal memory covers both data collection mode, and layout mode,
the number of measurement points will be decreased when the layout mode is used.
For the internal memory, refer to chapter 9" MEMORY MANAGER MODE".

1) When turning off the power, ensure that you are in the main menu screen or main
angle measurement mode.
This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage
to the stored data.
2) It is recommended for safety to charge the battery (BT-32Q) beforehand and prepare
fully charged spare batteries.
3) The expiry date of backup battery is set for 5-year duration at a temperature of 20°C.
The data may be lost when the battery is out.
Have your lithium battery replaced at your dealer before the expiry date.

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z Data collect menu operation

By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU 1/3 mode.
Press the [F1](DATA COLLECT) key, the menu of data collect 1/3 will be shown.

Normal measurement mode

[ESC] [MENU]

MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓

[F1]

SELECT A FILE Selecting data collection file

FN:⎯⎯⎯⎯

INPUT LIST --- ENTER

Set file

DATA COLLECT 1/3

F1:OCC. PT# INPUT [ESC] [F1]
OCC. PT# INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:FS/SS P↓ Setting occupied point

DATA COLLECTION MENU 1/3 [F2]

BACK SIGHT

Setting direction angle

[F4]
[F3] FS/SS

Executing data collection

DATA COLLECT 2/3
F1:SELECT A FILE [ESC] [F1] SELECT A FILE
F2:CONV. TO NEZ
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓ File can be selected for Data
collect
DATA COLLECTION MENU 2/3 CONV. TO NEZ
[F2]
Conversion Meas. data file into
Coord. data file
[F4]
[F3] PCODE INPUT

Editing PCODE library

DATA COLLECT 3/3

F1:CONFIG. CONFIG
[ESC] [F1]
P↓ Setting Parameter of Data Collect

DATA COLLECTION MENU 3/3

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7.1 Preparation

7.1.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection

A file used by data collection mode must be selected at first.
Select a file before beginning data collection mode because selection screen of a file is
displayed. And a selection from data collection menu is possible in the mode.

Operating procedure Operation Display

MENU 1/3
F1 : DATA COLLECT
F2 : LAYOUT
F3 : MEMORY MGR. P↓

c Press [F1](DATA COLLECT) key from menu [F1] SELECT A FILE

1/3. FN :__________

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

d Press [F2](LIST) key to display the list of file. [F2] AMIDATA /M0123
*1)
→* HILDATA /M0345
TOPDATA /M0789
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

e Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [ ] or [ ] TOPDATA /M0789

select a file to use. *2),3)
→ RAPDATA /M0564
SATDATA /M0456
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

f Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] DATA COLLECT 1/3

The file will be set and data collect 1/3
menu will be shown. F1 : OCC. PT# INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : FS/SS P↓

*1) If you want to make a new file or input file name directly, press [F1](INPUT) key and enter a
file name.
*2) When a file has been selected already, '*' mark is indicated on left of current file name.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](SRCH) key.

DATA COLLECT 2/3

z It is possible to select a file from DATA COLLECT 2/3 menu
in the same way. F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : CONV. TO NEZ
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

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7.1.2 Selecting a Coordinate File for Data Collection

When coordinate data in a coordinate data file are used for occupied point or backsight
point, select a coordinate file from the data collect menu 2/3 beforehand.

Operating procedure Operation Display

DATA COLLECT 2/3

F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : CONV. TO NEZ
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓
c Press [F1](SELECT A FILE) key from DATA [F1] SELECT A FILE
COLLECT menu 2/3.
F1 : MEAS.DATA
F2 : COORD.DATA

d Press [F2] (COORD.DATA) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE

FN: _________

INPUT LIST --- ENTER

e Select a coordinate file in the same manner
as Chapter 7.1.1 “Selecting a File for Data
Collection”.

7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point

The occupied point and direction angle in the data collect mode are linked with the
occupied point and direction angle in normal coordinate measurement.
It is possible to set or change the occupied point and direction angle from the data collect
mode.
Occupied point can be set by two setting methods as follow.
1) Setting from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory.
2) Direct key input.

The following three setting methods for backsight point can be selected.
1) Setting from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory.
2) Direct key input of coordinate data.
3) Direct key input of setting angle.
Note: See 9.4"Coordinate data direct key input" and 9.7.2"Loading data" for how to
store coordinate in the internal memory.
z Example for setting the occupied point:
In case of setting occupied point from the coordinate data stored in the internal
memory.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F1](OCC.PT# INPUT) key from the data [F1] PT# →PT-01
collect menu 1/3. ID :
The previous data is shown. INS. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

d Press [F4] (OCNEZ) key. [F4] OCC. PT

PT# : PT-01

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

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e Press [F1](INPUT) key. [F1] OCC. PT

PT# = PT-01

1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Enter PT#, press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT#

[F4] PT# →PT-11
ID :
INS. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ

g Enter ID, INS.HT in the same way. *2),3) Enter ID, PT# : PT-11
INS. HT
ID :
INS. HT → 1.335 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ
h Press [F3](REC) key. [F3] >REC ? [YES] [NO]
i Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] DATA COLLECT 1/3
The display returns to the data collect menu
1/3. F1 : OCC. PT# INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : FS/SS P↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) ID can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
To show the list of PCODE library, press the [F2](SRCH) key.
*3) Press [F3](REC) key when you do not input the INS.HT.
z The data recorded in data collect is PT#, ID and INS.HT.
z If point is not found in internal memory "PT# DOES NOT EXIST" is displayed.

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z Example for setting the direction angle:

The following is to memorize the data of the backsight after setting the backsight
point from point number.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the data [F2] BS# →

collect menu 1/3. PCODE :
The previous data is shown. R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS BS

d Press [F4] (BS) key. *1) [F4] BACKSIGHT

PT# :

INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

e Press [F1](INPUT) key. [F1] BACKSIGHT

PT# =

1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Enter PT#, press [F4](ENT) key. *2) Enter PT#
[F4]
Enter PCODE,R.HT in the same way. *3),4) BS# →PT-22
PCODE :
R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS BS

g Press [F3](MEAS) key. [F3]

BS# →PT-22
PCODE :
R. HT : 0.000 m
*VH SD NEZ −−−

h Collimate back sight point. Collimate

[F2] V : 90°00’00”
Select one of the measuring mode and HR : 0°00’00”
press the soft key. SD*[ n ] <<< m
EXAMPLE : [F2](Slope Distance) key.
Measuring starts. −−− −−− −−− SET
Horizontal circle is set to calculated
direction angle.
Measuring result is memorized and the DATA COLLECT 1/3
display returns to the data collect menu
1/3. F1 : OCC. PT# INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : FS/SS P↓

*1) Pressing each time [F3] key, the input method changes as Coordinate value, Angle,
Coordinate point name alternatively.
*2) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters.
*3) PCODE can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
To show the list of PCODE library, press the [F2](SRCH) key.
*4) Data collect sequence set to [EDIT→MEAS]. Refer to Chapter 7.6 "Setting parameter of
data collect".

z If point is not found in internal memory " PT# DOES NOT EXIST"is displayed.

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7.2 Operational Procedure of "DATA COLLECT"

Operating procedure Operation Display

DATA COLLECT 1/3

F1 : OCC. PT# INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : FS/SS P↓

c Press [F3](FS/SS) key from the data collect [F3] PT# →

menu 1/3. PCODE :
The previous data is shown. R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

d Press [F1](INPUT) key, and enter PT#. *1) [F1] PT# = PT-01
Press [F4] key. Enter PT#
[F4] PCODE :
R. HT : 0.000 m
1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

PT# : PT-01
PCODE →
R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

e Enter PCODE, R.HT in the same way. *2),3) Enter

PCODE PT# → PT-01
[F4] PCODE : TOPCON
R.HT R. HT : 1.200 m
[F4] INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

f Press [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] VH *SD NEZ OFSET

g Collimate the target point. Collimate

h Press one of [F1] to [F3] key. *4) [F2] V : 90°10’20”

Example: [F2](SD) key. HR : 120°30’40”
Measuring starts. SD*[ n ] < m
> Measuring···

< complete >

The measuring data is memorized and the

display changes to the next point. *5) PT# → PT-02
PT# is automatically incremented. PCODE :
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
i Enter the next point data and collimate the Collimate
next point.

j Press [F4](ALL) key. [F4]

Measuring starts in the same measuring V : 98°10’20”
mode of the previous point. HR : 123°30’40”
Data is recorded. SD*[ n ] < m
> Measuring···

< complete >

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PT# → PT-03
PCODE :
Continue the measuring in the same way. R. HT : 1.200 m
To finish the mode , press [ESC] key. INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) PCODE can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
To show the list of PCODE library, press the [F2](SRCH) key.
*3) Data collect sequence set to [EDIT→MEAS]. Refer to Chapter 7.6 "Setting parameter of
data collect".
*4) The mark "*" indicates the previous measuring mode.
*5) You can confirm the measured data as follows. Refer to Chapter 7.6 " Setting Parameter
of Data Collect [CONFIG]".
V : 90°10’20”
HR : 120°30’40”
SD : 98.765 m
> OK ? [YES] [NO]

z Searching the recorded data

While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, you can search the recorded data.

Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# → PT-02
PCODE :
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

c While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, [F2] SEARCH [ TOPCON ]

press [F2](SRCH) key. *1) F1 : FIRST DATA
F2 : LAST DATA
The using file name will appear on the top of F3 : PT# DATA
the right side of the display.

d Select one of 3 search methods by pressing [F1]

one of [F1] to [F3] key. *2) ∼[F3]

*1) It is possible to see the PCODE list when the arrow is located beside PCODE or ID.
*1) The operation is same as the “SEARCH” in the MEMORY MANAGER mode.
For more information, refer to Chapter 9.2 "Searching Data".

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z Entering PCODE/ID using PCODE Library

While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, you can enter PCODE/ID from PCODE
Library .

Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# : PT-02
PCODE >
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

c Move the arrow to the PCODE or ID in the [F1] PT# : PT-02

DATA COLLECT mode, press [F1](INPUT) key. PCODE = 32
R. HT : 1.200 m
1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

d Enter a register number linked with PCODE Enter No. PT# : PT-02
library and press [F4](ENT) key. [F4]
(Example] PCODE : TOPCON
Register number , 32 = TOPCON R. HT > 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

z Entering PCODE/ID from the list of PCODE

You can also enter PCODE/ID from the list of PCODE.

Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# : PT-02
PCODE >
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

c Move the arrow to the PCODE or ID in the [F2]

DATA COLLECT mode, press [F2](SRCH) key. → 001 : PCODE01
002 : PCODE02
EDIT −−− CLR ENTER

031 : PCODE31
d By pressing the following keys, the register [ ],[ ],
number will increase or decrease. [ ],[ ] → 032 : TOPCON
[ ]or[ ] : Increasing or Decreasing one by 033 : HILTOP
one EDIT −−− CLR ENTER
[ ]or[ ] : By ten Increasing or Decreasing.
*1)

e Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] PT# : PT-02

PCODE : TOPCON
R. HT > 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

*1) To edit the PCODE library, press the [F1](EDIT) key.

To delete the PCODE registered with shown an arrow, press the [F3](CLR) key.
PCODE can be edited in DATA COLLECT menu 2/3 or MEMORY MANAGER menu 2/3.

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7.3 Data Collect · Offset Measurement mode

This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly, for example at the
center of a tree. Data Collect · Offset Measurement has two measuring methods.
z Angle offset measurement
z Distance offset measurement

7.3.1 Angle Offset Measurement

Place the prism at the same horizontal distance from the instrument as that of point A0 to
measure.

When measuring coordinates of ground point A1 :Set

the instrument height / prism height.

When measuring coordinates of point A0 : Set the

instrument height only. (Set the prism height to 0 ).
Prism P
Distance is measured to the prism and then the
A0 telescope is turned to the required point. The
measured distance is used to calculate position
Prism height depending on the horizontal and vertical angles
A1 turned away from the prism.

Instrument height

Occ. Point

Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# → PT-11
PCODE : TOPCON
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
c Press [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] VH *SD NEZ OFSET

d Press [F4](OFSET) key. [F4] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

F1 : ANG. OFFSET
F2 : DIST. OFFSET

e Press [F1] key. [F1] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

HR : 120°30’40”
SD : m
>Sight ? [YES] [NO]

f Collimate the prism. Collimate P

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g Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

Continuous measuring starts.
HR : 120°30’40”
SD*[ n ] < m
> measuring···

OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR : 120°30’40”
SD* 12.345 m
> OK ? [YES] [NO]

h Collimate point A0 using the horizontal Collimate A0 OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

motion clamp and horizontal tangent
screw. HR : 125°40’50”
SD : 12.345 m
> OK ? [YES] [NO]

i Show the horizontal distance of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

HR : 120°30’40”
HD : 6.543 m
> OK ? [YES] [NO]

j Show the relative elevation of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

HR : 120°30’40”
z Each time pressing [ ] key, horizontal
distance , relative elevation and slope VD : 34.567 m
distance are shown in sequence. > OK ? [YES] [NO]

k Show N coordinate of point A0 or A1. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

HR : 120°30’40”
z Each time pressing [ ] key, N,E and Z N : -12.345 m
coordinate are shown in sequence. > OK ? [YES] [NO]

l Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] PT# → PT-13

The data is recorded and the next PCODE :
measuring point is displayed. R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

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7.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement

The measurement of a place apart from a prism is possible by inputting offset horizontal
distance of front and back / right and left.

Forward HD
oHD sign

A0

A1
RorLHD

Prism height

Prism P

Instrument height

Occ. Point

When measuring coordinates of ground point A1 : Set the instrument height / prism height.

When measuring coordinates of point A0 : Set the instrument height only. (Set the
prism height to 0 ).
Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# → PT-11
PCODE : TOPCON
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
c Press [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] VH *HD NEZ OFSET

d Press [F4](OFSET) key. [F4] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

F1 : ANG. OFFSET
F2 : DIST. OFFSET

e Press [F2] key. [F2] DISTANCE OFFSET

INPUT R or L HD
oHD : m
INPUT −−− SKP ENTER

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter Right and [F1] DISTANCE OFFSET
Left direction offset value. *1) Enter HD INPUT FORWARD HD
[F4] oHD : m
INPUT −−− SKP ENTER

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f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter Forward [F1]

direction offset value. *1) Enter HD PT# → PT-11
[F4] PCODE : TOPCON
R. HT : 1.200 m
−−− *HD NEZ −−−
g Collimate the prism. Collimate P

h Press [F2] or [F3] key. [F3] N* [ n ] <<< m

Example:[F3](NEZ) key
Measuring starts. E : m
Z : m
> Measuring···

> Calculating···

The data is recorded and the next

measuring point is displayed. PT# → PT-13
PCODE :
R. HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL

*1) To skip entering, press [F3](SKP) key.

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7.4 Conversion Meas. Data File into Coord. Data File

[CONV. TO NEZ]
A exsiting measured data file in internal memory can be converted into Coordinate data
file.
Operating procedure Operation Display

DATA COLLECT 2/3

F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : CONV. TO NEZ
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

c Press [F2] (CONV. TO NEZ) key from the data [F2] MEAS. FILE NAME
collect menu 2/3. FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

d Press [F2](FILE) key to display the list of file. [F2] AMIDATA /M0123
*1)
→* HILDATA /M0345
TOPDATA /M0789
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

e Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [ ] or [ ] TOPDATA /M0789

select data file to convert. *2),3)
→ RAPDATA /M0564
SATDATA /M0456
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

f Press [F4] (ENTER) key. [F4] COORD. FILE NAME

FN :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter Coordinate [F1]

File Name. Enter FN
Press [F4](ENT) key. [F4]
The display returns to the menu 2/3.

*1) If you want to input file name directly, press [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
*2) When a file has been selected already, '*' mark is indicated on left of current file name.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](LIST) key.

7.5 NEZ Auto Calculation

As measured data is collected, coordinates are calculated and stored for traverse or topo
collection. Automatic making out function of coordinate data sets up in CONFIG of data
collect. Refer to Chapter 7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]”.
As a default, coordinate data calculated with be saved in a file of the same name as the
measurement data file.
When the coordinate data file of the same name as the measurement data file does not
exist, it will be generated automatically.
It is possible to change a file for saving coordinate data in the DATA COLLECT Menu 2/3
(F1:SELECT A FILE).
To calculate a coordinate data, it is necessary to add a point number in Data Collect
execution.
When a coordinate data of the same point number exist already, it can be replaced with
the new data by confirming display.

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7.6 Editing PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT]

PCODE data can be entered into PCODE Library in this mode.

A PCODE is liked with a number of 1 to 50.
PCODE can be also edited in MEMORY MANAGER menu 2/3 in the same way.

Operating procedure Operation Display

DATA COLLECT 2/3

F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : CONV. TO NEZ
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

c Press [F3](PCODE INPUT) key from Data [F3]

Collect menu menu 2/3. → 001 : TOPCON
002 : TOKYO
EDIT −−− CLR −−−

d By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ],[ ], 011 = ITABAS
increase or decrease.
[ ]or[ ] : Increasing or Decreasing one by [ ],[ ] → 012 : AMIDAT
one 013 : HILLTO
[ ]or[ ] : By ten Increasing or Decreasing. EDIT −−− CLR −−−

e Press [F1](EDIT) key. [F1] 011 = ITABAS

→ 012 = AMIDAT
013 : HILLTO
1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Enter PCODE and press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PCODE 011 = ITABAS
[F4] → 012 = AMISUN
013 : HILLTO
EDIT −−− CLR −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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7.7 Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]

In this mode, the following settings of data collect mode are possible.
z Setting Items
Menu Selecting Items Contents
F1:DIST MODE FINE / CRS(1) / Select Fine /Coarse(1) /Coarse(10) mode in distance
CRS(10) measurement mode.
The unit to be displayed is as follows.
Fine mode: 1mm
Coarse (1) mode: 1mm
Coarse (10) mode: 10mm
F2:HD/SD HD/SD Select the distance measurement mode Horizontal
Distance or Slope distance.
F3:MEAS. SEQ. N-TIMES / Select to set measurement mode for distance
SINGLE / REPEAT measurement.
F1:DATA CONFIRM YES/NO It is possible to confirm the result of measuring data
before the data is recorded.
F2:COLLECT SEQ. [EDIT→MEAS] / Select the procedure of data collection.
[MEAS→EDIT] [EDIT→MEAS]:Measurement is carried out after
entering other data.
[MEAS→EDIT]:Measurement is carried out before
entering other data.
F3:NEZ AUTO.CALC. ON/OFF It is possible to calculate coordinate value of data
collected and store it into coordinate data file in every
data collection.
z How to Set Items
Example Setting: DATA CONFIRM : YES
Operating procedure Operation Display

DATA COLLECT 3/3

F1 : CONFIG.

P↓

c Press [F1] (CONFIG.) key from the data [F1] CONFIG. 1/2
collect menu 3/3. F1 : DIST MODE
The CONFIG menu 1/2 is shown. F2 : HD/SD
F3 : MEAS. SEQ. P↓

d Press [F4] (P↓) key to display the CONFIG [F4] CONFIG. 2/2
menu 2/2.
F1 : DATA CONFIRM
F2 : COLLECT SEQ.
F3 : NEZ AUTO CALC. P↓

e Press [F1] (DATA CONFIRM) key. [F1] DATA CONFIRM

[ ] indicates the current setting.
F1 : YES
[ F2 : NO ]
ENTER

f Press [F1] (YES) key. [F1] DATA CONFIRM

[ F1 : YES ]
F2 : NO
ENTER
g Press [F4] (ENTER) key. [F4]

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8 LAYOUT
LAYOUT mode has two functions which are setting of layout points and setting new
points using coordinate data in the internal memory.
Also, if the coordinate data is not stored in the internal memory, this can be input from key
board.
The coordinate data is loaded from PC to the internal memory via RS-232C.
z The coordinate data
The coordinate data is memorized in a file.
For the internal memory, refer to chapter 9 "MEMORY MANAGER MODE".
For GTS-211D/212
The GTS-211D/212 are able to store the coordinate data in the internal memory which is
maintained by lithium battery.
The internal memory is shared by the measured data and the coordinate data for layout.
The total number of generated files is maximum 30.
z The number of coordinate data
( In case not using the internal memory in the data collect mode)

MAX. 4,000 points

Because the internal memory covers both data collection mode, and layout mode, the
number of coordinate data will be decreased when the data collection mode is used.
1) When turning off the power, ensure that you are in the main menu screen or main angle
measurement mode.
This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage to
the stored data.
2) It is recommended for safety to charge the battery (BT-32Q) beforehand and prepare
fully charged spare batteries.
3) The expiry date of backup battery is set for 5-year duration at a temperature range of
20°C. The data may be lost when the battery is out.
Have your lithium battery replaced at your dealer before the expiry date.
4) When recording new point data, remember to consider the amount of internal memory
available.

For GTS-213
The total number of generated files is maximum 15.
z The number of coordinate data

MAX. 500 points

1) The coordinate data stored in the internal memory will memorized for about 2 hours
after taking out the battery (BT-32Q).
2) When turning off the power, ensure that you are in the main menu screen or main angle
measurement mode.
This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage to
the stored data.
3) It is recommended for safety to charge the battery (BT-32Q) beforehand and prepare
fully charged spare batteries.
4) It is recommended to initialize the internal memory before using if the battery is
discharged completely or the battery was removed for a long period.
Batteries are charged at time of shipping, but they may be discharged by the time of
delivery to customers. It is recommended to initialize the memory before using.
5) When recording new point data, remember to consider the amount of internal memory
available.

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z Layout menu operation

By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU 1/3 mode.
Press the [F2](LAYOUT) key, the menu of layout 1/2 will be shown.

Normal measurement mode

[ESC] [MENU]
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓

[F2]
Selecting a file for LAYOUT
SELECT A FILE [F1](INPUT) : Input a new file name.
FN:⎯⎯⎯⎯ [F2](LIST) : Seek for a file
[F3](SKP) : If you do not want to create or
INPUT LIST SKP ENTER reselect a file.
[F4](ENTER) : To select display file.
[F3]/[F4] OCC.PT INPUT

LAYOUT 1/2 OCC.PT

[ESC] [F1] PT#:
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓ INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

BACKSIGHT
LAYOUT MENU 1/2
[F2] BACKSIGHT
PT#:

INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

DATA INPUT
[F4]
[F3] LAYOUT
PT#:

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

SELECT A FILE

LAYOUT 2/2 [ESC] [F1] SELECT A FILE

F1:SELECT A FILE FN:
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓ INPUT LIST --- ENTER

NEW POINT
LAYOUT MENU 2/2
[F2] NEWPOINT
F1:SIDE SHOT
F2:RESECTION

GRID FACTOR

[F3] GRID FACTOR

=1.000000

>MODIFY? [YES][NO]

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8.1 Preparation
8.1.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR
z Calculation Formula
1) Elevation Factor
R R : The average radius of the earth
Elevation Factor =
R + ELEV . ELEV. : The elevation above mean sea level
2) Scale Factor
Scale Factor : Scale Factor at the surveying station
3) Grid Factor
Grid Factor = Elevation Factor × Scale Factor

Distance Calculation
1) Grid Distance
HDg : Grid distance
HDg=HD×Grid Factor
HD : Ground distance
2) Ground Distance
HDg
HD =
Grid Factor

z How to Set Grid Factor

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT 2/2
F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : NEW POINT
F3 : GRID FACTOR P↓

c Press [F3](GRID FACTOR) key from the [F3] GRID FACTOR

Layout menu 2/2. =0.998843

>MODIFY ? [YES] [NO]

d Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] GRID FACTOR

ELEV. →1000 m
SCALE : 0.999000
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Press [F1] (INPUT) key and enter Elevation. Enter ELEV. GRID FACTOR
*1) Press [F4](ENT) key. [F4]
[F1] ELEV. : 2000 m
f Enter Scale Factor in the same way. Enter Scale SCALE → 1.001000
[F4] INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

GRID FACTOR
Grid Factor is displayed for 1 to 2 second =1.000686
and display returns to Layout menu 2/2.

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

z Input Range : Elevation : -9,999 to +9,999 meter (-32,805 to +3,2805 ft, ft+in)
Scale Factor : 0.990000 to 1.010000

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8.1.2 Selecting Coordinate Data File

You can execute a Layout from selected coordinate data file, also you can record New
point measured data into the selected coordinate data file.
z The only coordinate data file existing can be selected and you can not make a new
file in this mode. For more information about File, refer to Chapter 9 "MEMORY
MANAGER MODE".
z When LAYOUT MODE is begun, a file can be selected in the same way.

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT 2/2
F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : NEW POINT
F3 : GRID FACTOR P↓

c Press [F1](SELECT A FILE) key from the Layout [F1] SELECT A FILE
menu 2/2. FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

d Press [F2](FILE) key to display the list of [F2] COORDDATA /C0123

coordinate data file. *1)
→* TOKBDATA /C0345
TOPCDATA /C0789
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

e Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [F1] * TOKBDATA /C0345

select a file to use. *2),3)
→ TOPCDATA /C0789
SATIDATA /C0456
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

f Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] LAYOUT 2/2

The file will be set .
F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : NEW POINT
F3 : GRID FACTOR P↓

*1) If you want to input file name directly, press [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
*2) When a file has been selected already, '*' mark is indicated on left of current file name.
For the file discrimination mark (*,@,&), refer to Chapter 9.3 “FILE MAINTENANCE”.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](SRCH) key.

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8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point

Occupied point can be set by two setting methods as follow.

1) Setting from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory.
2) Direct key input of coordinate data.

z Example setting: Setting the occupied point from the internal coordinate data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F1](OCC.PT INPUT) key from the [F1] OCC. PT

Layout menu 1/2. PT# :
The previous data is shown.
INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

d Press [F1] (INPUT) key. [F1] OCC. PT

PT# = PT-01

1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Enter PT#, press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
[F4] INPUT
INS. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− [ENT]
f Enter INS.HT in the same way. [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter INS.HT LAYOUT 1/2
The display returns to layout menu 1/2. [F4]
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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z Example setting: Setting Instrument point coordinates directly

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F1](OCC.PT INPUT) key from the [F1] OCC. PT

Layout menu 1/2. PT# :
The previous data is shown.
INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

d Press [F3] (NEZ) key. [F3] N → 0.000 m

E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− PT# ENTER
[F1]
e Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter coordinate Enter coord.
value . [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) COORD. DATA INPUT
PT# :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Press [F4](ENT) key. *2) Enter PT# INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
[F4]
INPUT
INS. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
g Enter INS.HT in the same way. [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter INS.HT LAYOUT 1/2
The display returns to layout menu 1/2. [F4]
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) It is possible to record the coordinate value. Refer to Chapter 16. "SELECTING MODE".

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8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point

The following three setting methods for Backsight point can be selected.
1) Setting from the coordinate data file stored in the internal memory.
2) Direct key input of coordinate data.
3) Direct key input of setting angle.

z Example setting: Setting the backsight point from the internal coordinate data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the Layout [F2] BACKSIGHT

menu 1/2. PT# :

INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

d Press [F1] (INPUT) key. [F1] BACKSIGHT

PT# = BK-01

1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Enter PT#, press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# BACKSIGHT

[F4]
H(B) = 0°00’00”

>Sight ? [YES] [NO]

f Sight the backsight point and press [F3](YES) Sight BK

key. [F3]
The display returns to the layout menu 1/2.

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

z With each press of [F3] key,

method of inputting backsight
is changed.
BACKSIGHT
PT# :

INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

[F3](NE/AZ)
N→ 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− AZ ENTER
[F3](AZ)
BACKSIGHT
HR :

INPUT −−− PT# ENTER

[F3](PT#)

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z Example setting: Setting the backsight point coordinates directly

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the Layout [F2] BACKSIGHT

menu 1/2. PT# :
The previous data is shown.
INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

d Press [F3] (NE/AZ) key. [F3] N → 0.000 m

E : 0.000 m
Z : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− AZ ENTER
[F1]
e Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter coordinate Enter coord.
value. [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) COORD. DATA INPUT
PT# :
INS. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1]
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# BACKSIGHT
[F4]
H(B) = 0°00’00”

>Sight ? [YES] [NO]

g Sight the backsight point. Sight BK

h Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] LAYOUT 1/2

The display returns to the layout menu 1/2. F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) It is possible to record the coordinate value. Refer to Chapter 16. "SELECTING MODE".

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8.2 Executing a Layout

The following methods can be selected for executing a Layout:

1) Recalling points from internal memory by point number.
2) Direct key input of coordinate values.
Example setting : Recalling point from internal memory.

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT 1/2
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

c Press [F3](LAYOUT) key from the layout menu [F3] LAYOUT

1/2. PT# :

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

d Press [F1](INPUT) key, and enter PT#. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Press [F4](ENT) key. Enter PT#
[F4] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
INPUT
R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
e Enter reflector height in the same way. [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter R.HT
[F4] CALCULATED
When the layout point is set, the instrument HR= 90°10’20”
will start layout calculation. HD= 123.456 m
HR: Calculated horizontal angle of the
layout point ANGLE DIST −−− −−−
HD: Calculated horizontal distance from
the instrument to the layout point

f Collimate the prism, and press the

[F1](ANGLE) key. Collimate
HR: Measured (Actual) horizontal angle. [F1]
dHR: Horizontal angle to be turned to the HR : 6°20’40”
layout point = Actual horizontal angle - dHR : 23°40’20”
Calculated horizontal angle.
Correct direction when dHR = 0°00'00" DIST −−− NEZ −−−

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g Press the [F1](DIST) key.

HD: Measuring (Actual) horizontal distance [F1] HD* [ t ] < m
dHD: Horizontal distance to be turned to the dHD : m
layout point = Actual horizontal dZ : m
distance - Calculated horizontal MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT
distance.

dZ: Vertical distance to be turned to the HD* 143.84 m

layout point = Actual vertical distance
- Calculated vertical distance. *2) dHD : -43.34 m
dZ : -0.05 m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT

h Press [F1](MODE) key. [F1] HD* [ r ] < m

The fine mode measuring starts.
dHD : m
dZ : m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT

HD* 143.845 m
dHD : -0.005 m
dZ : -0.045 m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT

i When the display value dHR, dHD and dZ

are equal to 0, the layout point is
established. *3)

j Press [F3](NEZ) key. [F3] N * 100.000 m

The coordinate data is shown.
E : 100.000 m
Z : 1.015 m
MODE ANGLE −−− NEXT

k Press [F4](NEXT) key to set next layout point . [F4] LAYOUT

PT# is automatically incremented.
PT# : LP-101

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) Cut & Fill displaying function is available . Refer to Chapter 16 "SELECTING MODE".
*3) Press [F2](ANGLE) to display dHR.

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z Point Guide Function (Only for Point Guide type)

The point guide function can be used while excuting a Layout.

Operating procedure Operation Display

HR : 6°20’40”
dHR : 23°40’20”

DIST −−− NEZ −−−

c After measuring Angle, Distance or [MENU] POINTGUIDE [OFF]

Coordinate, press [MENU] key.

−−− −−− [ON] [OFF]

d Press [F3](ON) or [MENU] key. [F3] POINTGUIDE [ON]

or
[MENU]
−−− −−− [ON] [OFF]

e Press [ESC] key to return to the previous [ESC]

display. HR : 6°20’40”
dHR : 23°40’20”

DIST −−− NEZ −−−

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8.3 Setting a New Point

New point is required for example when a layout point cannot be sighted from existing
control points.

8.3.1 Side Shot Method

Set up the instrument at a known point, and measure the coordinate of the new points
by the side shot method

Known Point B N

New Point

Hc

Hb Known Point A
(Instrument)

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT 1/2
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

c Press [F4](P↓) key from the layout menu 1/2 [F4] LAYOUT 2/2
to get the layout menu 2/2. F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : NEW POINT
F3 : GRID FACTOR P↓

d Press [F2](NEW POINT). [F2] NEW POINT

F1 : SIDE SHOT
F2 : RESECTION

e Press [F1](SIDE SHOT) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :__________

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

f Press [F2](FILE) key to display the list of [F2] COORDDATA /C0123

coordinate data file. *1)
→* TOKBDATA /C0345
TOPCDATA /C0789
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

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g Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [F1] * TOKBDATA /C0345

select a file to use. *2),3)
→ TOPCDATA /C0789
SATIDATA /C0456
−−− SRCH −−− ENTER

h Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] SIDE SHOT

The file will be set .
PT# :

INPUT SRCH −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

i Press [F1](INPUT) key, and enter the new Enter PT# REFLECTOR HEIGHT
point name. *4) [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key. INPUT
R. HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
[F1]
j Enter reflector height in the same way. Enter R.HT 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
[F4] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
INPUT
R. HT : 1.235 m
> Sight ? [YES] [NO]
Collimate
k Collimate the new point, and press [F3](YES) [F3]
key. HR : 123°40’20”
Distance measuring starts. HD * < m
VD : m
> Measuring···

< complete >

N : 1234.567 m
E : 123.456 m
Z : 1.234 m
> REC ? [YES] [NO]

l Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] SIDE SHOT

The name and coordinate value are stored PT# : NP-101
in COORD.DATA.
The input menu for next new point is
INPUT SRCH −−− ENTER
displayed.
PT# is automatically incremented.

*1) If you want to input file name directly, press [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
*2) When a file has been selected already, '*' mark is indicated on left of current file name.
For the file discrimination mark (*,@,&), refer to Chapter 9.3 “FILE MAINTENANCE”.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](SRCH) key.
*4) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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8.3.2 Resection Method

Set up the instrument at a new point, and calculate the coordinate of the new point
using the coordinate data of maximum seven known points and the measurements
made to these points.
By following observation, resection is possible.
• Resection by distance measurement : 2 or more points must be measured
• Resection by angle measurement only : 3 or more points must be measured
An occupied point coordinate value will be calculated by the method of least squares.
(In case that 3 known points are measured by angle measurement only, the value
would not be calculated by the method of least squares.)

Known Point A

New Point
(Instrument)

Known Point B
Max. 7 points

Known Point C
E

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT 1/2
F1 : OCC. PT INPUT
F2 : BACKSIGHT
F3 : LAYOUT P↓

c Press [F4](P↓) key from the layout menu 1/2 [F4] LAYOUT 2/2
to get the layout menu 2/2. F1 : SELECT A FILE
F2 : NEW POINT
F3 : GRID FACTOR P↓

d Press [F2](NEW POINT). [F2] NEW POINT

F1 : SIDE SHOT
F2 : RESECTION

e Press [F2](RESECTION) key. [F2] NEW POINT

PT# :

INPUT SRCH SKP ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Press [F1](INPUT) key, and enter the new Enter PT#
point name. *1),2) [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key.

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INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
INPUT
INS.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
g Enter instrument height in the same way. [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter INS.HT
[F4] NO01#
PT# :

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

h Enter the known point A number. *3) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter PT# REFLECTOR HEIGHT
[F4]
INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
i Enter reflector height [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter R.HT REFLECTOR HEIGHT
[F4]
INPUT
R. HT : 1.235 m
> Sight ? ANG DIST

j Collimate the known point A, and press Collimate

[F3](ANG) or [F4](DIST) key. [F4] HR : 123°40’20”
Example:[F4](DIST) HD * < m
Distance measuring starts. VD : m
> Measuring···

< complete >

Known point B entering display will be NO02#

shown.
PT# :

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

k Same as procedure h to j proceed to the SELECT GRID FACTOR

known point B.
F1 : USE LAST DATA
When two points have been measured by F2 : CALC MEAS. DATA
[F4](DIST) key, the RESIDUAL ERROR will be
calculated. *4)

l Select GRID FACTOR for calculation of [F1] RESIDUAL ERROR

RESIDUAL ERROR by pressing [F1] or [F2] key. dHD = 0.015 m
*5) dZ = 0.005 m
Example: [F1]
NEXT −−− G. F CALC

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11 Press [F1](NEXT) key to measure other points. [F1] NO03#

Maximum seven points can be measured.
PT# :

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

12 Same as procedure h to j proceed to the
known point C.

HR : 123°40’20”
HD * < m
VD : m
> Measuring···

< complete >

HR : 123°40’20” m
HD : 123.456 m
VD : 1.234 m
NEXT −−− −−− CALC

13 Press [F4](CALC) key. *6) [F4] Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation will be shown.
Unit : (sec.) or (mGON) or (mMIL) = 1.23 sec.

−−− ↓ −−− NEZ

[F2] SD(n) : 1.23 mm

14 Press [F2](↓) key. SD(e) : 1.23 mm
Standard Deviations of each coordinate will SD(z) : 1.23 mm
be shown.
−−− ↑ −−− NEZ
Unit : (mm) or (inch)
The display will be changed alternately by
pressing [F2](↓) or (↑) key.

15 Press [F4](NEZ) key. [F4] N : 65.432 m

Coordinate data of the new point will be
shown. E : 876.543 m
Z : 1.234 m
> REC ? [YES] [NO]

16 Press [F4](YES) key. *7) [F3] NEW POINT

The new point data will be stored into the
coordinate data file and the value of F1 : SIDE SHOT
occupied coordinate data will change to F2 : RESECTION
that of the calculated NEW POINT.

The display returns to new point menu.

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*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) When there is no need to memorize the new point data, press [F3](SKP) key.
*3) To enter the the known point coordinate data by direct key inputting, press [F3](NEZ) key.
*4) RESIDUAL ERROR;
dHD(Horizontal distance between two known points)=Measured value - Calculated value
dZ=(Z coordinate of the new point calculated from known point A) - (Z coordinate of the
new point calculated from known point B)
*5) [F1:USE LAST DATA]; RESIDUAL ERROR is calculated with GRID FACTOR already set.
[F2:CALC MEAS.DATA]; RESIDUAL ERROR is calculated without GRID FACTOR already set. In
this case, new GRID FACTOR is calculated from measured data and reset."
z To see the GRID FACTOR value, press [F3](G.F.) key.
*6) In case that the all points are measured by angle measurement only, the following display
will be shown. You can select Z coordinate calculation.

CALC. Z COORD.
F1: YES
F2: NO

F1(YES) : N,E,Z coordinates will be calculated with measured angle data.

F2(NO) : N and E coordinates will be calculated with measured horizontal angle data. Z
coordinate would not be calculated.
(Z coordinate value = 0.000m)
When the distance measurement is done even one point, Z coordinate will be calculated as a
mean value of relative distance (vertical distance data).

*7) The display shows ">SET ?" when [F3](SKP) key pressed in step f. In this case, the new
point data is not stored into the coordinate data file, only the value of occupied
coordinate data changes to that of the calculated NEW POINT.

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z Viewing PT# LIST

You can see the PT# List and enter the data from the List, also you can see
coordinate data of a point.
[Example: Executing Layout Mode]

Operating procedure Operation Display

LAYOUT
PT# :

INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

c While executing the LAYOUT mode, press [F2] [ TOPCON ]

[F2](LIST) key.
The arrow(→) indicates selected data. → DATA-01
DATA-02
VIEW SRCH −−− ENTER

d By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ] , [ ], DATA-49

increase or decrease. [ ],[ ] → DATA-50
[ ] or [ ] : Increasing or Decreasing one DATA-51
by one VIEW SRCH −−− ENTER
[ ] or [ ] : By ten Increasing or
Decreasing.

e To show the coordinate of the selected [F1]

data, press [F1](VIEW) key. PT# ⎦ DATA-50
N⎦ 100.234 m
It is still possible to scroll the PT# data by E⎦ 12.345 m
pressing [ ] or [ ] key. Z⎦ 1.678 m

f Press [ESC] key. [ESC] DATA-49

The display returns to the List. → DATA-50
DATA-51
VIEW SRCH −−− ENTER

g Press [F4] (ENTER) key. [F4] REFLECTOR HEIGHT

The selected point number is set as PT#. INPUT
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

z The operation of [F2]( SRCH) is same as the "SEARCH" in the MEMORY MANAGER MODE.
For more information, refer to Chapter 9 "MEMORY MANAGER MODE".

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9 MEMORY MANAGER MODE

The following items for internal memory are available in this mode.
1) FILE STATUS : Checking the number of stored data / Remaining internal
memory capacity.
2) SEARCH : Searching the recorded data.
3) FILE MAINTAN. : Deleting files / Editing file name
4) COORD. INPUT : Inputting coordinate data into Coord. data file.
5) DELETE COORD. : Deleting coordinate data from Coord. data file.
6) PCODE INPUT : Inputting PCODE DATA into PCODE Library
This item is only for GTS-211D/212.
7) DATA TRANSFER : Sending measured data or coordinate data or PCODE Library
data / Uploading coordinate data or PCODE Library data /
Setting communication parameters
8) INITIALIZE : Initializing internal memory.

z Memory manager menu operation

By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU 1/3 mode.
Press the [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key, the menu of MEMORY MGR. 1/3 will be shown.

Normal measurement mode

[ESC] [MENU]
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓

[F3]
MEMORY MGR. 1/3
F1:FILE STATUS MEMORY MGR. MENU 1/3
F2:SEARCH
F3:FILE MAINTAN. P↓

[F4]
MEMORY MGR. 2/3
MEMORY MGR. MENU 2/3
F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD.
* F3:PCODE INPUT P↓

[F4]
MEMORY MGR. 3/3
F1:DATA TRANSFER MEMORY MGR. MENU 3/3
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓

[F4]

* 'PCODE INPUT' is only for GTS-211D/212.

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9.1 Display Internal Memory Status

This mode is used to check the internal memory status.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F1](FILE STATUS) key. [F1] FILE STATUS 1/2

The total number of stored measured data
files and coordinate files are shown. MEAS. FILE : 3
COORD. FILE : 6
[ ............ ] P↓

Remaining memory capacity

e Press [F4](P↓) key. [F4] DATA STATUS 2/2
The total number of stored measured data
and coordinate data in all files are shown. MEAS. DATA : 0100
*1) COORD. DATA : 0050
[ ............ ] P↓

*1) Each coordinate file has one extra data for working area.
z The FILE/DATA STATUS display will change alternately by pressing [F4]( P↓) key.
z To return to MEMORY MGR. menu press [ESC] key.

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9.2 Searching Data

This mode is used to search the recorded file data in the DATA COLLECT or LAYOUT
mode.
The following 3 search methods in each type of files can be selected.
1: First data search
2: Last data search
3: Point number search(MEAS.DATA, COORD.DATA)
Number search (PCODE LIB.)
MEAS. DATA : Measured data in the data collect mode.
(Only for GTS-211D / 212)
COORD. DATA : Coordinate data for layout, control points and new point data
measured in the layout mode.
PCODE LIB. : The data which was registered with a number from 1 to 50 in Point
Code library.
(Only for GTS-211D / 212)

Point name (PT#, BS#) , ID, PCODE and Height data (INS.HT, R.HT) can be corrected in
the searching mode.
Measured value can not be corrected.

9.2.1 Measured Data Searching

Example:Point number searching

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR.) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F2](SEARCH) key. [F2] SEARCH

F1 : MEAS. DATA
F2 : COORD. DATA
F3 : PCODE LIB.

e Press [F1](MEAS. DATA) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. [F1] MEAS. DATA SEARCH
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) Enter FN
[F4] F1 : FIRST DATA
F2 : LAST DATA
F3 : PT# DATA

g Press [F3](PT# DATA) key. [F3] PT# DATA SEARCH

PT# :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

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h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1]

Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) PT# ⎦ TOP-104 1/2
Enter PT# V ⎦ 98°36’20”
[F4]
HR ⎦ 160°40’20”
TILT ⎦ 0°00’00” ↓

i Press [F4](↓) key to scroll data for selected

point. PT# ⎦ TOP-104 2/2
PCODE ⎦
R.HT ⎦ 1.200 m
EDIT ↓

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) To show the file list, press [F2](LIST) key.
z " ⎦ " represents data shown on the display is the stored data.
z Press [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous point.
z To search MEAS. DATA of the same point number, press [ ] or [ ] key.

z To edit the data in searching mode

Point name (PT#, BS#) , ID, PCODE and Height data (INS.HT, R.HT) can be corrected in
the searching mode.
Measured value can not be corrected.

Operating procedure Operation Display

PT# ⎦ TOP-104 2/2

PCODE ⎦
R.HT ⎦ 1.000 m
EDIT ↓

c Press [F1](EDIT) key from last page of [F1] PT# → TOP-104

displayed data. PCODE :
R.HT : 1.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

PT# : TOP-104
d Select the item to correct by pressing [ ] or [ ] or [ ]
[ ] key. PCODE :
R.HT → 1.000 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

e Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter data. *1) [F1]

Press [F4](ENT) key. Enter Data PT# ⎦ TOP-104 2/2
[F4] PCODE ⎦
R.HT ⎦ 1.200 m
EDIT ↓
> SAVE ? [YES] [NO]
f Press [F4](ENT) key.
*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".
z When editing, ID and PCODE are not linked with PCODE LIBRARY.
z Even though the height data (INS.HT, R.HT) are corrected, the measured value can not
be corrected.

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9.2.2 Coordinate Data Searching

Example searching:Point number searching

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F2](SEARCH) key. [F2] SEARCH

F1 : MEAS. DATA
F2 : COORD. DATA
F3 : PCODE LIB.

e Press [F2](COORD. DATA) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE

FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. [F1] COORD. DATA SEARCH
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter FN
[F4] F1 : FIRST DATA
F2 : LAST DATA
F3 : PT# DATA

g Press [F3](PT# DATA) key. [F3] PT# DATA SEARCH

PT# :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. Enter PT#
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] PT# ⎦ TOP-104
N ⎦ 100.234 m
E ⎦ 12.345 m
Z ⎦ 1.678 m

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

z " ⎦ " represents data shown on the display is the stored data.
z Press [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous point.
z To search COORD. DATA of the same point number, press [ ] or [ ] key.

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9.2.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching (Only for GTS-211D / 211)

Example searching:Number searching

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F2](SEARCH) key. [F2] SEARCH

F1 : MEAS. DATA
F2 : COORD. DATA
F3 : PCODE LIB.

e Press [F3](PCODE LIB.) key. [F3] PCODE DATA SEARCH

F1 : FIRST DATA
F2 : LAST DATA
F3 : No. SEARCH

f Press [F3](No. SEARCH) key. [F3] PCODE No. SEARCH

No. :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter number. Enter PT# 011 : NAKADAI
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4]
→ 012 : HILLTOP
The number and linked data will be shown. 013 : ITABASH
*2) EDIT −−− CLR −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

z Press [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous PCODE data.
*2) To correct the PCODE data , press [F1](EDIT) key.
To delete the PCODE data, press [F3](CLR) key.

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9.3 FILE MAINTENANCE

In this mode, the following items are available.

Renaming file name / Searching data in a file / Deleting files
z FILE MAINTAN. menu

MEMORY MGR. 1/3

F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

[F3] [ESC]

@AMIDAT/ C0123
→ * MEASD1/ M0123
&COORD1/ C0056
REN SRCH DEL −−−

Deleting file
Searching data in a file
Renaming file name

Pressing [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from MEMORY MANAGER menu 1/3, file list will be
shown.
z File discrimination mark (*,@,&)
File discrimination mark (*,@,&) placed before file name indicates the file status.
For measured data file
“*” : selected file for DATA COLLECT mode.
For coordinate data file
“*” : selected file for LAYOUT mode.
“@” : selected coordinate file for DATA COLLECT mode.
“&” : selected coordinate file for both LAYOUT and DATA COLLECT mode.
z Data discrimination character (M, C)
Data discrimination character (M, C) placed before four figures indicates the type of
data.
“M” : Measured data
“C” : Coordinate data.
z Four figures means the total number of data in the file.
(Coordinate data file has an extra data for working.)
z Press [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next file.

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9.3.1 Rename a File

An existing file in internal memory can be renamed.
Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from the [F3]

Memory manager menu 1/3. → MEASD1/ M0123
COORD1/ C0056
REN SRCH DEL −−−

d Select a file by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. [ ] or [ ] MEASD1/ M0123

→ COORD1/ C0056
COORD2/ C0098
REN SRCH DEL −−−

e Press [F1](REN) key. [F1] MEASD1/ M0123

= COORD1/ C0056
COORD2/ C0098
1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Enter new file name. Enter FN MEASD1/ M0123

Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] → COORD5/ C0056
COORD1/ C0098
REN SRCH DEL −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

Existing file name can not be available.
To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu , press [ESC] key.

9.3.2 Searching Data in a File

An existing file in internal memory can be searched.
Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from the [F3]

Memory manager menu 1/3. → MEASD1/ M0123
COORD1/ C0056
REN SRCH DEL −−−

d Select a file to search by pressing [ ] or [ ] [ ] or [ ] MEASD1/ M0123

key.
→ COORD1/ C0056
COORD2/ C0098
REN SRCH DEL −−−

e Press [F2](SRCH) key. [F2] SEARCH [COORD1]

F1 : FIRST DATA
F2 : LAST DATA
F3 : PT# DATA
f Select searching method by pressing [F1] to
[F3] key. *1)

*1) Because procedures from next are same as procedures of Chapter 9.2 "Searching Data",
refer to Chapter 9.2 "Searching Data"
To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu , press [ESC] key.

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9.3.4 Deleting a File

This mode erases a file from internal memory. Only one file can be erased at a
time.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from the [F3]

Memory manager menu 1/3. → MEASD1/ M0123
COORD1/ C0056
REN SRCH DEL −−−

d Select a file to delete by pressing [ ] or [ ] [ ] or [ ] MEASD1/ M0123

key.
→ COORD1/ C0056
COORD2/ C0098
REN SRCH DEL −−−

e Press [F3](DEL) key. [F3] MEASD1/ M0123

→ COORD1/ C0056
COORD2/ C0098
> DELETE ? [NO] [YES]

f Confirm the deleting, and press [F4](YES) [F4] MEASD1/ M0123

key.
→ COORD2/ C0098
COORD3/ C0321
REN SRCH DEL −−−

z To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu , press [ESC] key.

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9.4 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input

Coordinate data for the layout point or control point can be input directly from the
keyboard. This data can be stored into a file in the internal memory.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 2/3

F1 : COORD. INPUT
F2 : DELETE COORD.
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

e Press [F1](COORD. INPUT) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name Enter FN COORD. DATA INPUT
you want to input. [F4]
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) PT# :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. Enter PT#
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] N → 100.234 m
E : 12.345 m
Z : 1.678 m
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

h Enter coordinate data in the same way. Enter COORD.
COORD. DATA INPUT
[F4]
Next input display is shown, point# is PT# : TOPCON-102
automatically incremented.
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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9.5 Delete a Coordinate Data from a File

Coordinate data in a file can be erased.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 2/3

F1 : COORD. INPUT
F2 : DELETE COORD.
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

e Press [F2](DELETE COORD.) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE

FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

f Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. Enter FN DELETE COORD.
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4]
PT# :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

g Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. Enter PT# N : 100.234 m
Press [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4]
E : 12.345 m
Z : 1.678 m
> DELETE ? [YES] [NO]
h Confirm the data and press [F3](YES) key. [F3]
Deleting starts.
The display returns to the previous display.

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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9.6 Editing PCODE Library

PCODE data can be entered into PCODE Library in this mode.

A PCODE is linked with a number of 1 to 50
PCODE can be also edited in DATA COLLECT menu 2/3 in the same way.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 2/3

F1 : COORD. INPUT
F2 : DELETE COORD.
F3 : PCODE INPUT P↓

e Press [F3](PCODE INPUT) key. [F3]

→ 001 : TOPCON
002 : TOKYO
EDIT −−− CLR −−−

011 : ITABAS
f By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ],[ ],
increase or decrease. [ ],[ ] → 012 : AMIDAT
[ ] or [ ] : Increasing or Decreasing one 013 : HILLTO
by one EDIT −−− CLR −−−
[ ] or [ ] : By ten Increasing or
Decreasing.

g Press [F1](EDIT) key. [F1] 011 : ITABAS

→ 012 = AMIDAT
013 : HILLTO
1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

h Enter PCODE and press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PCODE

011 : ITABAS
[F4]
→ 012 = AMISUN
013 : HILLTO
EDIT −−− CLR −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

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9.7 Data Communications

You can send a data file stored in the internal memory to a computer directly. Also, you
can directly load a coordinate data file and PCODE Library data to the internal memory
from the computer.

9.7.1 Sending Data

Example: Sending a Measured data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key twice. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 3/3

[F4] F1 : DATA TRANSFER
F2 : INITIALIZE
P↓

e Press [F1](DATA TRANSFER) key . [F1] DATA TRANSFER

F1 : SEND DATA
F2 : LOAD DATA
F3 : COMM. PARAMETERS

f Press [F1] key. [F1] SEND DATA

F1 : MEAS. DATA
F2 : COORD. DATA
F3 : PCODE DATA

g Select the type of data to send by pressing [F1] SELECT A FILE

[F1] - [F3] key.
Example : [F1](MEAS. DATA) FN :

INPUT LIST −−− ENTER

h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name [F1] SEND MEAS. DATA
you want to send. Press [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) Enter FN
[F4]
> OK ?
−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

i Press [F3](YES) key .*3) [F3] SEND MEAS. DATA

The sending starts.
The display returns to menu.
< Sending Data! >
STOP

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) To scroll the data, press [ ] or [ ] key.
z To show the file list, press [F2](LIST) key.
*3) To cancel the sending, press [F4](STOP) key.

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9.7.2 Loading Data

Coordinate data files and PCODE Library data can be loaded from PC.
Example: Loading a coordinate data file

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key twice. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 3/3

[F4] F1 : DATA TRANSFER
F2 : INITIALIZE
P↓

e Press [F1](DATA TRANSFER) key . [F1] DATA TRANSFER

F1 : SEND DATA
F2 : LOAD DATA
F3 : COMM. PARAMETERS

f Press [F2] key. [F2] LOAD DATA

F1 : COORD. DATA
F2 : PCODE DATA

g Select the type of data to receive by [F1] COORD. FILE NAME

pressing [F1] or [F2] key.
Example : [F1](COORD. DATA) FN :

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

h Press [F1](INPUT) key and enter New File [F1] LOAD COORD. DATA
Name you want to receive. Press [F4](ENT) Enter FN
key. *1) [F4]
> OK ?
−−− −−− [YES] [NO]

i Press [F3](YES) key .*2) [F3] LOAD COORD. DATA

The loading starts.
The display returns to menu.
< Loading Data! >
STOP

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".

*2) To cancel the loading, press [F4](STOP) key.

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9.7.3 Setting Parameter of Data Communications

z Items of the Parameter

Items Selecting Items Contents
F1: Protocol [ACK/NAK], [ONE WAY] Setting Protocol
[ACK/NAK] or [ONE WAY] communication
F2: Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, Setting transfer speed
9600 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 baud rate
F3: Char. / Parity [7/EVEN], [7/ODD], [8/NON] Setting data length and parity.
[7bit, even], [7bit, odd], [8bit,none]
F1: Stop Bits 1, 2 Setting Stop 1 bit or 2bits

z Example Setting Baud rate : 4800

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key twice. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 3/3

[F4] F1 : DATA TRANSFER
F2 : INITIALIZE
P↓

e Press [F1](DATA TRANSFER) key . [F1] DATA TRANSFER

F1 : SEND DATA
F2 : LOAD DATA
F3 : COMM. PARAMETERS

f Press [F3](COMM. PARAMETERS) key. [F3] COMM. PARAMETERS 1/2

F1 : PROTOCOL
F2 : BAUD RATE
F3 : CHAR. /PARITY P↓

g Press [F2](BAUD RATE) key . [F2] BAUD RATE

[ ] indicates present setting.
[ 300 ] 600 1200
2400 4800 9600
ENTER

h Select the items by pressing [ ] , [ ] , [ ] [ ] BAUD RATE

and [ ] keys. *1) [ ]
300 600 1200
2400 [ 4800 ] 9600
ENTER

i Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] COMM. PARAMETERS 1/2

F1 : PROTOCOL
F2 : BAUD RATE
F3 : CHAR. /PARITY P↓

*1) To cancel setting, press [ESC] key.

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9.8 Initialization

This mode is used to initialize the internal memory.

Following data can be initialized.
FILE DATA:All files of measuring data and coordinate data
PCODE DATA: PCODE library data
ALL DATA: FILE DATA and PCODE DATA
Note that the following data are not initialized even if initialization is executed.
: Coordinates of the instrument, Instrument height and Reflector height.

Example Initialization : ALL DATA ( FILE data and PCODE data)

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](MEMORY MGR. ) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1 : FILE STATUS
F2 : SEARCH
F3 : FILE MAINTAN. P↓

d Press [F4](P↓) key twice. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 3/3

[F4] F1 : DATA TRANSFER
F2 : INITIALIZE
P↓

e Press [F2](INITIALIZE) key . [F2] INITIALIZE

F1 : FILE DATA
F2 : PCODE LIST
F3 : ALL DATA

f Select the data to initialize by pressing one [F3] INITIALIZE DATA

of [F1] to[F3] key.
Example : [F3](ALL DATA) ERASE ALL DATA!

> OK ? [NO] [YES]

g Confirm the erase data, press [F4](YES) key . [F4] INITIALIZE DATA
Initializing will start.
< Initializing! >
[ ........ ]
The display returns to menu.
MEMORY MGR. 3/3
F1 : DATA TRANSFER
F2 : INITIALIZE
P↓

For GTS-213
It is recommended to initialize the internal memory before using if the battery is
discharged completely or the battery was removed for a long period.
Batteries are charged at time of shipping, but they may be discharged by the time
of delivery to customers. It is recommended to initialize the memory before using.

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10 SET AUDIO MODE

The light acceptance quantity level for the EDM (SIGNAL), the atmospheric correction
value (PPM) and correction value of prism constant (PRISM) are displayed in this mode.
When reflected light from the prism is received a buzzer sounds. This function is good for
easy collimation when the target is difficult to find.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Make sure the mode is in the distance

measuring mode on page 1.

MEAS MODE S/A P↓

[F3] SET AUDIO MODE

d Pressing [F3](S/A) key, mode changes to set
audio mode. PRISM : 0mm PPM : 0
SIGNAL : [ ]
PRISM PPM T-P −−−

The display indicates correction value of

prism constant (PRISM), atmospheric
correction (PPM) and reflection light level
(SIGNAL).

z When receiving reflected light, buzzer sounds.

z The [F1] ~ [F3] keys are used for setting atmospheric correction and prism constant.
z To return to normal measuring mode, press [ESC] key.

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11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE

The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero. When using prisms other than
Topcon's, it is necessary to set the prism constant correction value of that specific prism.
Once you set the correction value for prism constant, it is retained after power is OFF.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](S/A) key from distance measuring [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
or coordinates measuring mode. PRISM : 0mm PPM : 0
SIGNAL : [ ]
PRISM PPM T-P −−−

[F1] PRISM CONST. SET

d Press [F1](PRISM) key.
PRISM : 0mm

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F4] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Input the Prism constant correction value. Enter data SET AUDIO MODE
*1) [F4]
The display returns to set audio mode. PRISM : 14mm PPM : 0
SIGNAL : [ ]
PRISM PPM T-P −−−

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Input range : -99mm to +99mm,1mm step

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12 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION

The velocity of light through air is not constant and depends on the atmospheric
temperature and pressure. The atmospheric correction system of this instrument corrects
automatically when the correction value is set. 15°C, and 760mmHg (56°F, and 29.6
inHg) is as a standard value for 0ppm in this instrument. The values are kept in the
memory even after power is OFF.

12.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction

The followings are the correction formulas.
Unit; meter
⎧ 106.033 × P ⎫ −6 Ka : Atmospheric correction value
Ka = ⎨279.66 − ⎬ × 10 P : Ambient atmospheric pressure(mmHg)
⎩ . +t ⎭
27315
t : Ambient Atmospheric temperature(°C)
The distance L(m) after atmospheric correction is obtained as follow.
L=l(1+Ka) l : Measured distance when atmospheric
correction is not set.
Example : In case Temperature +20°C , Air pressure 635mmHg, l=1000 m
⎧ 106.033 × 635 ⎫ −6
Ka = ⎨279.66 − ⎬ × 10
⎩ . + 20 ⎭
27315

=50×10-6(50ppm)
L=1000(1+50×10-6)=1000.050 m

12.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value

z How to Set Temperature and Pressure Value Directly
Measure the temperature and air pressure surrounding the instrument beforehand.
Example : Temperature: +26 °C, Pressure:1017 hPa
Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](S/A) key to set Set Audio Mode [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
from distance or coordinate measurement PRISM : 0mm PPM : 0
mode. SIGNAL : [ ]
PRISM PPM T-P −−−

d Press [F3](T-P) key. [F3] TEMP. & PRES. SET

TEMP. → 15°C
PRES. : 1013 hPa
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

e Input Temp.value and Pressure value. *1) Enter Temp. TEMP. & PRES. SET
Mode returns to Set Audio mode. Enter Pres.
TEMP. : 26°C
PRES. → 1017 hPa
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Range : Temp. -30 to +60 °C (1°C step) or -22 to +140°F (1°F step)
Pres. 420 to 800mmHg(1mmHg step) ,16.5 to 31.5 inHg (0.1 inHg step) or 560 to
1066hPa(1hPa step)
z When the atmospheric correction value which is calculated from the input temperature
and pressure values exceeds the range ± 99ppm, the operating procedure returns to step
e automatically. Input values again.

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z How to Set the Atmospheric Correction Value Directly

Measure the temperature and air pressure to find atmospheric correction value(PPM)
from the chart or correction formula.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Press [F3](S/A) key to set Set Audio Mode [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
from distance or coordinate measurement PRISM : 0mm PPM : 0
mode. SIGNAL : [ ]
PRISM PPM T-P −−−

d Press [F2](PPM) key. [F2] PRM SET

Current setting value is displayed.
PPM : 0 ppm

INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

e Enter atmospheric correction value. *1) [F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]
Enter data
Mode returns to Set Audio mode. [F4]

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

z Input range : -99ppm to +99ppm, 1ppm step

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Atmospheric Correction Chart (For your reference)

The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart.
Find the measured temperature in horizontal, and pressure in vertical on the chart.
Read the value from the diagonal line, which represents the required atmospheric
correction value.

Example:
The measured temperature is +26°C
The measured pressure is 760mmHg
There fore,
The correction value is +10ppm

Temprerature(°C)

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Temprerature(°C)

Temprerature(°F)

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Temprerature(°F)

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 13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE

13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH

CURVATURE
The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth
curvature.
Note : If the telescope is positioned within ±9° from the nadir or zenith, no measurement will
result even if the correction function for refraction and earth curvature works.
The display shows "W/C OVER".

13.1 Distance Calculation Formula

Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into
account. Follow the Formula below for converting horizontal and vertical distances.

Horizontal distance D=AC(α) or BE(β)

Vertical distance Z =BC(α) or EA(β)
D=L{cosα-(2 θ-γ)sinα}
Z=L{sinα+( θ-γ)cosα}
θ=L·cosα/2R ................... Earth curvature
correcting item
γ=K·Lcosα/2R................. Atmospheric
refraction E
correcting item
K=0.14 or 0.2 .................. Coefficient of
D'
refraction -Z
ß
R=6372km....................... Radius of earth L B
α ( or β) .......................... Altitude angle α
L ...................................... Slope distance
A θ
D

2θ
Radius of earth
R = 6372 Km

z The conversion formula for horizontal and vertical distances is as follows when
correction for refraction and earth curvature is not applied.
D=L·cosα
Z=L·sinα
Note : The coefficient of the instrument has been set at 0.14 before shipment (K=0.14).
if the "K" value is to be changed, refer to "16. Selecting mode".

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14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING

1) For removing
Push the lock lever downward and pull out the on-board battery.
2) Installation
Place the base of the on-board battery into the main body, push the on-board battery
toward the instrument side till the battery clicks into position.
3) For charging
BT-32Q

BC-19B
BC-19C

c Connect the charger connector ( BC-19B or BC-19C) to the on-board battery at the
connector, the on-board battery should be removed from the instrument when
recharging.
d Plug the charger into an outlet ( BC-19B is for AC 120V use and BC-19C is for AC
230V use.).
e Check to see that the red light of the charger is lit.
f Charging will take approximately 1.5 hours (The green light of the charger will light.).
Remove the battery source from the charger.

Note : 1 : Recharging should take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F).
2 : Exceeding the specified charging time may shorten the life of the battery and
should be avoided if possible.
3 : The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before
using with instrument .
4 : Be sure to charge a stored battery every 3 or 4 months and store in a place at
30°C or below when it will not used for a long period.
If you allow the battery to be completely discharged, it will have an effect on the
overall performance for proper charging in the future.
Keep batteries charged at all times.
5 : For further information, see APPENDIX 2 Precaution when Charging or Storing
Batteries.

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15 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH
The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach, with a tribrach fixing lever
loosened or tightened for this purpose.

z Detachment
c Loosen the tribrach fixing lever, by revolving it 180° or 200g in the counterclockwise
direction (which will point the triangle mark upwards).
d Grip the carrying handle firmly with one hand while holding the tribrach with the
other. Then lift the instrument straight upwards and off.

z Attachment
c Hold the instrument by the carrying handle, with one hand, and carefully lower it on
top of the tribrach while, at the same time, coinciding the alignment piece with the
tribrach alignment groove on the instrument and tribrach respectively.
d When fully seated, revolve the tribrach fixing lever 180° or 200g clockwise ( which
will point the triangle mark downwards again).

Alignment piece

Alignment groove

Securing screw Tribrach locking lever

z Locking the Tribrach Fixing Lever

The tribrach fixing lever can be locked, to prevent it be accidentally removed,
especially if the upper instrument section is not being detached very often. Simply
tighten the securing screw on the fixing lever with the accessory screwdriver, found in
the case.

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16 SELECTING MODE
16.1 Items of the Selecting Mode
The following modes are available.

Menu Items Selecting item Contents

1: TEMP. & °C / °F Select the unit of temperature for atmospheric
UNIT PRES. hPa / mmHg /inHg correction. Select the unit of air pressure for
SET atmospheric correction .
ANGLE DEG(360°) / Choose degree, gon or mil unit for measuring
GON(400G) / angle.
MIL(6400M)
DISTANCE METER / FEET / Choose measuring unit for distance meter , feet
FEET and inch or feet and inch.
FEET US SURVEY / Select the meter / feet conversion factor.
INTERNATIONAL US SURVEY feet
1m = 3.280833333333333 ft.
INTERNATIONAL feet
1m = 3.280839895013123 ft.
2: POWER ON ANGLE MEAS./ Select to set the measurement mode for angle or
MODE MODE DISTANCE MEAS. distance when the power is turned on.
SET
FINE/CRS/ FINE / COARSE / Select Fine /Coarse / Tracking mode in distance
TRK TRACK measurement mode, when the power is turned
on..
HD&VD/SD HD&VD /SD Specify which is displayed first, horizontal and
vertical distance or slope distance, when the
power is turned on.
V ANGLE Zenith 0 / Choose the vertical angle reading from zenith or
Z0/H0 Horizontal 0 from level.
N-TIMES / N-TIMES /REPEAT Select the measurement mode for distance when
REPEAT the power is turned on.
TIMES OF 0~99 Set N (number of times) for times of distance
MEAS. measurement. When setting number of times as
1, it is single measurement.
NEZ / ENZ NEZ / ENZ Select a coordinate displaying order either NEZ
or ENZ.
HA-0-INDEX ON-MEMORY / Horizontal angle can have zero position same as
(Only GTS- ON / OFF vertical angle(ON). In this case, it is able to retain
211D/212) presetting angle after turning switch off (ON-
MEMORY)
ESC KEY DATA COLLECT / When you press the [ESC] key from the normal
MODE LAYOUT / OFF measurement mode, it is possible to enter data
input mode (in DATA COLLECT) or Layout Menu
directly.
COORD. ON / OFF Select coordinate displaying ON or OFF when
CHECK setting a point.

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3: H-ANGLE OFF / ON Specify whether the buzzer sounds or not for

OTHERS BUZZER every horizontal angle 90°.
SET
S/A BUZZER OFF / ON Specify whether the buzzer sounds or not in the
set audio mode.
W- OFF / K=0.14 / Set correction for refraction and earth curvature,
CORRECTIO K=0.20 coefficient of refraction as ; K=0.14, K=0.20 or no
N correction.
NEZ OFF / ON It is possible to retain the coordinate of
MEMORY instrument point, the instrument height and prism
height after power off.
RECTYPE REC-A / REC-B Select REC-A or REC-B for data output.
REC-A : The measurement is made again and
this new data is output.
REC-B : The data being displayed is output.
CRLF OFF / ON It is possible to output the data with carriage
return and line feed.
NEZ REC 8 DIGITS / 9DIGITS Select to record coordinates in 8 digits, 9 digits or
FORM /with RAW 9digits with raw data.
LAYOUT ON/ OFF In the layout mode, it is possible to record
NEZ REC coordinates entered directly from the keyboard.
LANGUAGE * ENGLISH/ OTHER * Select the displaying language.

ACK MODE STANDARD / Set the procedure of the communication with

OMITTED external device.
STANDARD : Normal procedure
OMITTED : Even though the [ACK] is
omitted from the external
device, the data is not sent
again.
GRID USE GF. / Select using GRID FACTOR in calculation of
FACTOR DON'T USE measurement data.
CUT & FILL STANDARD / In the layout mode, CUT & FILL can be
CUT&FILL displayed instead of dZ.

* LANGUAGE selection is different in different countries

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16.2 How to Set Selecting Mode

<Example> : Setting unit in hPa, °F, NEZ MEMORY:ON
Operating procedure Operation Display

c While pressing [F2] key, turn power ON. [F2] PARAMETERS 2

+
Power ON F1 : UNIT SET
F2 : MODE SET
F3 : OTHERS SET

d Press [F1](1:UNIT SET ) key. [F1] UNIT SET 1/2

F1 : TEMP. & PRES.
F2 : ANGLE
F3 : DISTANCE

e Press [F1](1:TEMP. & PRES.) key. [F1] TEMP. & PRES. UNIT
TEMP. = °C
PRES. = mmHg
°C °F −−− ENTER

f Press [F2](°F) key, and press [F4](ENTER) key. [F2] TEMP. & PRES. UNIT
[F4]
TEMP. = °F
PRES. = mmHg
hPa mmHg inHg ENTER

g Press [F1](hPa) key, and press [F4](ENTER) [F1] UNIT SET 1/2
key. [F4]
Returns to unit set menu. F1 : TEMP. & PRES.
F2 : ANGLE
F3 : DISTANCE

h Press [ESC] key. [ESC] PARAMETERS 2

Returns to PARAMETERS 2 menu.
F1 : UNIT SET
F2 : MODE SET
F3 : OTHERS SET

i Press [F3](3:OTHERS SET) key. [F3] OTHERS SET 1/4

F1 : H-ANGLE BUZZER
F2 : S/A BUZZER
F3 : W-CORRECTION P↓

j Press [F4](P↓) key, to get the function in [F4] OTHERS SET 2/4
page 2 .
F1 : NEZ MEMORY
F2 : REC TYPE
F3 : CR, LF P↓

k Press [F1] key. [F1] NEZ MEMORY [OFF]

[ON] [OFF] −−− ENTER

l Press [F1](ON) key, and press [F4] (ENTER) [F1] OTHERS SET 2/4
key. [F4]
Returns to OTHERS SET menu. F1 : NEZ MEMORY
F2 : REC TYPE
F3 : CR, LF P↓
11 Power off Power OFF

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17 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

17.1 Checking and adjusting of instrument constant

Normally, the instrument constant does not have discrepancy. It is recommended you
measure and compare with an accurately measured distance at a location where the
precision is specifically monitored on a consistent basis. If such a location is not available,
establish your own base line over 20m (when purchasing the instrument) and compare
the data measured with the newly purchased instrument.
In both cases note that the setup displacement of the instrument position over the point,
the prism, baseline precision, poor collimation, atmospheric correction, and correction for
refraction and earth curvature determine the inspection precision. Please keep in mind
these points.
Also, when providing a base line in a building, please note that differences in temperature
greatly affect the length measured.
If a difference of 5mm or over is the result from the comparative measurement, the
following procedure as shown below could be used to change the instrument constant.

c Provide point C on a straight line, connecting straight line AB which is almost level and
about 100m long. Measure straight lines AB, AC and BC.

A B
C

d Obtain the instrument constant by repeating c above several times.

Instrument constant=AC+BC-AB
e When there is error between written instrument constant value and calculated value,
review the Chapter 17.4 "How to set the instrument constant" procedure.
f Once again, measure at a calibrated baseline and compare results.
g If using above procedure and no difference is found from the instrument constant at
the factory or a difference of over 5mm is found, contact TOPCON or your TOPCON
dealer.

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17.2 Checking the Optical Axis

To check if the optical axis of EDM and theodolite are matched, follow the procedure
below. It is especially important to check after adjustment of the eyepiece reticle is carried
out.
c Position the Instrument and prism with about 2m apart and face them at each other.
(At this time, the power is ON. )

Prism
about 2m

d Sight through the eyepiece and focus to the prism. Then center the prism on the cross
hairs.

Prism

e Set to the measure mode to distance measurement or set audio.

f Sight through the eyepiece and focus the (blinking) red light spot by turning the
focusing knob in the direction of infinity (clockwise). If displacement of the reticle cross
hairs is within one-fifth of the diameter of the round red light spot both vertically and
horizontally, adjustment will not be required.
Note : If displacement is more than one-fifth in the above case, and still remains so after
rechecking the original line of sight, the instrument must be adjusted by competent
technicians. Please contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer to adjust the instrument.

Red light spot

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17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions

z Pointers on the Adjustment

c Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which
involves sighting through the telescope.
Remember to focus properly, with parallax completely eliminated.

d Carry out the adjustments in the order of item numbers, as the adjustments are
dependent one upon another. Adjustments carried out in the wrong sequence may
even nullify previous adjustment.
e Always conclude adjustments by tightening the adjustment screws securely (but do
not tighten them more than necessary, as you may strip the threads, twist off the
screw or place undue stress on the parts).
Furthermore, always tighten by revolving in the direction of tightening tension.
f The attachment screws must also be tightened sufficiently, upon completion of
adjustments.
g Always repeat checking operations after adjustments are made, in order to confirm
results.

z Notes on the Tribrach

Note that the angle measuring precision may be effected directly if the tribrach has not
been installed firmly.
c If any leveling screw becomes loose and slack or if collimation is unstable due to the
looseness of leveling screws, adjust by tightening the adjusting screws (in 2 places)
installed over each leveling screw with a screwdriver
d If there is any slack between the leveling screws and the base, loosen the set screw of
the holding ring and tighten the holding ring with adjusting pin, until it is properly
adjusted. Re-tighten the set screw on completing the adjustment.

Adjustment screw Adjustment screw

Leveling screw Set screw

Holding ring

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17.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level

Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis.
z Check
c Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling
screws, say, A and B. Use these two leveling screws only and place the bubble in the
center of the plate level.
d Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check bubble
movement of the plate level. If the bubble has been displaced, then proceed with the
following adjustment.
180°

Plate level

Leveling screw A Leveling screw B

z Adjustment
c Adjust the level adjustment capstan screw, with the accessory adjusting pin and return
the bubble towards the center of the plate level. Correct only one-half of the
displacement by this method.
d Correct the remaining amount of the bubble displacement with the leveling screws.
e Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check
bubble movement. If the bubble is still displaced, then repeat the adjustment.

Half amount of displacement

Level adjustment
capstan screw

17.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level

Adjustment is required if the axis of the circular level is also not perpendicular to the
vertical axis.
z Check
c Carefully level the instrument with the plate level only. If the bubble of the circular
level is centered properly, adjustment is not required. Otherwise, proceed with the
following adjustment.
z Adjustment
c Shift the bubble to the center of the circular level, by adjusting three capstan
adjustment screws on the bottom surface of the circular level, with the accessory
adjusting pin.

Capstan adjustment
screws

Bottom of the base

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17.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair

Adjustment is required if the vertical cross-hair is not in a place perpendicular to the

horizontal axis of the telescope ( since it must be possible to use any point on the hair for
measuring horizontal angles or running lines).
z Check
c Set the instrument up the tripod and carefully level it.
d Sight the cross-hairs on a well defined Point A at a distance of, at least, 50 meters (
160ft.) and clamp horizontal motion.
e Next swing the telescope vertically using the vertical tangent screw, and check
whether the point travels along the length of the vertical cross-hair.
f If the point appears to move continuously on the hair, the vertical cross-hair lies in a
plane perpendicular to the horizontal axis ( and adjustment is not required ).
g However, if the point appears to be displaced from the vertical cross-hair, as the
telescope is swung vertically, then proceed with the following adjustment.

z Adjustment
c Unscrew the cross-hair adjustment section cover, by revolving it in the
counterclockwise direction, and take it off. This will expose four eyepiece section
attachment scre ws.

Eyepiece section
attachment screws

Eyepiece section
attachment screws

Eyepiece

d Loosen all four attachment screws slightly with the accessory screw-drive (while taking
note of the number of revolutions).
Then revolve the eyepiece section so that the vertical cross-hair coincides to Point A'.
Finally, re-tighten the four screws by the amount that they were loosened.
e Check once more and if the point travels the entire length of the vertical cross-hair,
further adjustment is not required.

Note : Perform following adjustment after completing the above adjustment .

Chapter 17.3.4 "Collimation of the Instrument", Chapter 17.3.6 "Adjustment of Vertical
Angle Zero Datum" .

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17.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument

Collimation is required to make the line of sight of the telescope perpendicular to the
horizontal axis of the instrument, otherwise, it will not be possible to extend a straight line
by direct means.
z Check
c Set the instrument up with clear sights
of about 50 to 60meters (160 to 200 Eyepiece
ft.) on both sides of the instrument.
A 50m
d Level the instrument properly with the A ∞
plate level.
∞
e Sight Point A at approximately 50 Telescope
meters (160 t.) distance.

f Loosen the vertical motion clamp only,

and rotate the telescope 180° or 200g
B 50m B
around the horizontal axis, so that the ∞
telescope is pointed in the opposite
∞
direction.
g Sight Point B, at equal distance as
Point A and tighten the vertical motion
clamp.

h Loosen the horizontal motion clamp

and rotate the instrument 180° or 200g A 50m A ∞
around the vertical axis. Fix a sight on
Point A once more and tighten the ∞
horizontal motion clamp.

i Loosen the vertical motion clamp only

and rotate the telescope 180° or 200g
around the horizontal axis once more
and fix a sight on Point C, which C ∞ 50m C
should coincide with previous Point B.
∞
j If Points B and C do not coincide,
adjust in the following manner.

z Adjustment
c Unscrew the cross-hair adjustment section cover.
d Find Point D at a point between Points C and B,
which should be equal to 1/4th the distance between
Points B and C and measured from Point C. This is ∞
B D
because the apparent error between Points B and C C
is four times the actual error since the telescope has
∞
been reversed twice during the checking operation.

e Shift the vertical cross-hair line and

coincide it with Point D, by revolving the
left and right capstan adjustment screws
with the adjusting pin.Upon completing the Capstan Eyepiece
adjustment, repeat the checking operation adjustment
once more. If Points B and C coincide, screws
Capstan
further adjustment is not required. adjustment
Otherwise , repeat the adjustment. screws

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Note 1) : First, loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the vertical cross-
hair line must be moved. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side
by an equal amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws
unchanged.
Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction
to tighten, but revolve as little as possible.
Note 2): Perform following adjustment after completing above adjustment . Chapter 17.3.6
"Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum", Chapter 17.2 "Checking the Optical Axis".

17.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope

Adjustment is required to make the line of sight of the optical plummet telescope coincide
with the vertical axis ( otherwise the vertical axis will not be in the true vertical when the
instrument is optically plumbed).
z Check
c Coincide the center mark and the point.(See Chapter 2 "PREPARATION OF
MEASUREMENT".)
d Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check the center
mark.
If the point is properly centered in the center mark, adjustment is not required.
Otherwise, adjust in the following manner.

z Adjustment
c Take off the adjustment section cover of the optical plummet telescope eyepiece. This
will expose four capstan adjustment screws which should be adjusted with the
accessory adjusting pin to shift the center mark to the point. However, correct only
one-half of the displacement in this manner.

Capstan
adjustment 1/2 of displacement
screws
Eyepiece

Capstan adjustment screws

Plummet telescope

d Use the leveling screws and coincide the point and center mark.
e Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the
center mark. If it is coincided to the point, then further adjustment is not required.
Otherwise, repeat the adjustment.

Note : First, loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the center mark must
be moved. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal amount
which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged.
Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to
tighten, but revolve as little as possible.

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17.3.6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum

If when measuring the vertical angle of target A at telescope position normal (direct) and
reverse settings, the amount of normal and reverse measurements combined is other
than 360° (ZENITH-0), half of the difference from 360° is the error amount from corrected
0 setting. Carry out adjustment. As adjustment for vertical angle 0 setting is the criteria for
determining instrument coordinate origin, use special care for adjustment.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c Level the instrument properly with the plate
level.

d While pressing [F1]key, turn power switch [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE

ON. +
Power ON F1 : V ANGLE 0 POINT
F2 : INST. CONSTANT

e Press [F1] key. [F1] V 0SET TURN

Turn the telescope to do 0set. Turn
telescope

f collimate target A from the telescope Collimate A V0 ADJUSTMENT

properly in normal setting. <Normal> < STEP-1 > FRONT
V: 90°00’00”
ENTER

g Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] V0 ADJUSTMENT

h Collimate target A in reverse telescope < STEP-2 > REVERSE
setting. Collimate A V: 270°00’00”
<Reverse> ENTER

i Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]

Measured value is set and carry out normal
angle measurement.
< SET ! >

V : 270°00’00”
HR : 120°30’40”

0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

j Check that the total amount of normal and
reverse angular travel is 360° collimating
the target A by normal and reverse
positions.

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17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value

To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in Chapter 17.1 "Check and adjusting of
instrument constant", follow as below.

Operating procedure Operation Display

c While pressing [F1] key, turn power switch [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE
ON. +
POWER ON F1 : V ANGLE 0 POINT
F2 : INST. CONSTANT

d Press [F2] key. [F2] INST. CONSTANT SET

INST. CONSTANT
: - 0.6 mm
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER

[F1] 1234 5678 90. − [ENT]

e Enter the constant value. *1),2) Enter value INST. CONSTANT SET
[F4]
INST. CONSTANT
: - 0.7 mm
INPUT −−− −−− ENTER
f Turn power switch OFF. Power OFF

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.5 "How to Enter Alphanumeric characters ".

*2) To cancel the setting, press [ESC] key.

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18 PRECAUTIONS
1. For transportation, hold by the handle or yoke of the instrument. Never hold by the
lens barrel as it can affect the fixing bracket inside and reduce the accuracy of the
instrument.

2. Never expose the instrument without a filter to direct sunlight. It may damage the
components inside the instrument.

3. Never leave the instrument unprotected in high temperature. The temperature inside
instrument may easily reach up to 70°C or above and will reduce the service life.

4. When a high degree of precision is required for measurement, provide shade against
direct sunlight for the instrument and tripod.

5. Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a

reduction of measuring distance range, i.e. when taking the instrument out from a
heated vehicle.

6. When opening the carrying case and taking out the instrument, place the case
horizontally, then open the case.

7. When returning the instrument to its case, be sure to match the white positioning
marks provided with the case and place the instrument with the eyepiece upward.

8. For transportation, provide dampening or a cushion appropriately to avoid sudden

shock or vibration.

9. For cleaning the instrument after use, remove dust using a cleaning brush, then wipe
off with a cloth.

10. For cleaning the lens surface, use a cleaning brush to remove the dust, then use a
clean lintless cotton cloth. Moisten it with alcohol ( or mixture with ether ) to wipe
gently in a rotational motion from the center out.

11. Even if any abnormality occurs, never attempt to disassemble or lubricate the
instrument yourself. Always consult with TOPCON or your dealer.

12. To remove the dust on the case, never use thinner or benzine. Use a clean cloth
moistened with neutral detergent.

13. Check each part of the tripod after extended use. Parts (screws or clamps) may work
themselves free.

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19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Data collector
Suitable for systemization of measuring
instrument. Measuring data will be automatically
stored and transferred to a computer system,
making measuring operations more efficient and
saving time and effort in such operation.

Data entry keyboard DK-7

Occupied point, coordinate data and other data
can be input from DK-7. It is also possible to
control GTS-210 series from DK-7.
Trough compass, Model 6
Shock proof construction. No clamp is necessary
when carrying the instrument.

Prism unit case, Model 3

Mini prism This is the plastic case to store and carry various
The mini prism (25.4mm) is made from precision sets of prisms.
ground glass and mounted in high impact plastic The case covers one of the following prism sets:
housings. z Tilt single prism set
The mini has the unique capability of being z Tilt single prism set with a target plate
positioned either at a "0" or "-30" with the same z Fixed triple prism unit
prism. z Fixed triple prism unit with a target plate
z External dimensions:
427(L)254(W)242(H) mm
z Weight:3.1kg

Diagonal eyepiece, Model 11

Observation in an easy posture will be provided
up to the zenith position

Optical plummet tribrach

This is detachable tribrach having built-in optical
plummet telescope
( Compatible with Wild)

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Prism sets
See the description on Chapter 17 "PRISM
SYSTEM".

Gadget case, Model 1

A case to store and carry accessories.
z External dimensions:
300(L)145(W)220(H) mm
z Weight:1.4kg

Solar filter, Model 8 Solar reticle, Model 7

z A filter designed exclusively for direct z A reticle designed for collimation of the sun.
collimation of the sun. Can be used to gether with Solar Filter.

Wide-frame extension leg tripod, Type E Aluminum extension leg tripod,

(Wood) Type E
z Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable
z Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable
legs.
legs.

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20 PRISM SYSTEM
Arrangement according to your needs is possible.

Target pole-2
(not used with 9 prisms)

Prism-2

Tilting prism Tilting prism Single prism Triple prism Tilting triple 9 prism
holder-2 holder-3 holder-2 holder-2 prism holder-1 holder-2

with target
plate-2

Tribrach Tribrach
adaptor-2 adaptor-S2

Pole adaptor- A

Pole adaptor- B Tribrach Optical plummet tribrach

It is possible to change thecombination

according purpose.

Tilt single prism unit Fixed 3 prisms unit

Tripod

Use the above prisms after setting them at the same height as the instrument. To adjust
the height of prism set, change the position of 4 fixing screws.

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21 ERROR DISPLAYS
Error code Description Countermeasure
3 point When area calculating, there are less Confirm the file data and calculate
required than 3 points coordinate data in again.
selected file.
CALC Calculation is impossible from the data Confirm the input data.
ERROR input.
DELETE When deleting coordinate data, it can Confirm the data and delete again.
ERROR not be done successful.
E Displayed when the Lithium battery Contact your TOPCON dealer.
power for back up is insufficient.
(GTS-211D/212)
E01 Displayed when the instrument rotated Pressing [F1](0set) key, returns to
too fast ( 2 rotates / sec.). measuring mode.
E02 Displayed when the telescope rotated Press [F1](0set) key, and after display
too fast ( 2 rotates / sec.). of "V-0 set", set vertical angle zero by
rotating telescope.
E03 Displayed when an internal problem Switch OFF the power , then ON
exists with the measuring system. again. Sometimes error occurs when
vibrates, clear the vibration.
E35 Displayed when REM measurement Operate in the range out of ± 6° from
carried out to the range from zenith or the zenith or nadir.
nadir ± 6°.
E60's Any abnormality occurs with EDM Repair is required.
(distance measuring system).
E71 Displayed when vertical angle 0 Confirm the procedure and readjust.
position is set with incorrect procedure.
E72 Displayed when Vertical angle - Repair is required.
position is adjusted in wrong position.
E73 The instrument was not leveled when Level the instrument then carry the
Vertical angle 0-position is adjusted. adjustment work.
E80's Mainly at the time data transmission Confirm operation procedure is correct
between GTS-210 series and external or the connection cables are correct.
instrument.
E90's Abnormality in internal memory Repair is required.
system.
FILE The same file name exists. Use another file name.
EXISTS

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FULL When making a file, 15 files already If necessary, send or delete files.
FILES exist.
FAILED Initializing can not be done successful. Confirm initializing data and try to
INITIALIZE initialize again.
LIMIT Limit of input data exceeded. Input again.
OVER
MEMORY Any abnormality occurs with internal Initialize the internal memory.
ERROR memory.
MEMORY Shortage of capacity of the internal Download data from internal memory
POOR memory. to PC.
MODE Any abnormality occurs with
ERROR measuring controlling.
NO DATA The data is not found in the search Confirm the data and search again.
mode
NO FILE There is no file in internal memory. If necessary, make files.
FILE NOT When using a file, no file is selected. Confirm the file and select a file
SELECTED
P1-P2 When in point to line measurement, The horizontal distance between first
distance the horizontal distance between first point and second point must be more
too short point and second point is within 1m. than 1m.
PT# EXIST Same new point name is already Confirm the new point name and input
memorized in the memory. again.
PT# DOES When you enter incorrect name or PT# Enter the correct name or enter point
NOT EXIST does not exist in the internal memory. in the internal memory.
RANGE When setting a new point, calculation Measure again.
ERROR is impossible from the measured data.
Tilt Over Instrument tilts over more than 3 Level the instrument properly.
minutes.
Unexpected Any abnormality occurs with internal
Error program.
W/C Displayed when measurement carried Set correction for refraction and earth
ERROR out within ±9° from zenith or nadir at curvature mode OFF or measure out
the Earth curvature and refraction of ±9° from the zenith or Nadir.
correction mode is ON.

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22 SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Length : 153mm
Objective lens : 40mm (EDM 40mm)
Magnification : 26×
Image : Erect
Field of view : 1°30'
Resolving power : 3"
Minimum focus : 0.9m
Reticle illumination : Provided

Distance measurement
Measurement range
Model Prism Atmospheric conditions
Condition 1 Condition 2
GTS-211D Mini prism 550m (1,800ft) ----
1 prism 1,100m (3,600ft) 1,200m (4,000ft)
3 prisms 1,600m (5,200ft) 1,800m (5,900ft)
GTS-212 Mini prism 450m (1,500ft) ----
1 prism 900m (3,000ft) 1,000m (3,300ft)
3 prisms 1,200m (4,000ft) 1,400m (4,600ft)
GTS-213 Mini prism 300m (1,000ft) ----
1 prism 600m (2,000 ft) 700m (2,300ft)
3 prisms 900m (3,000 ft) 1,000m (3,300ft)
Condition 1: Sight haze with visibility about 20km (12.5miles) moderate sunlight with light
heat shimmer.
Condition 2: No haze with visibility about 40km(25 miles), overcast with no heat shimmer.

Measurement accuracy
GTS-211D : ± (3mm +2ppm) m.s.e.
GTS-212 : ± (3mm +5ppm) m.s.e.
(-10°C to +50°C / +14°F to +122°F)
± (5mm +5ppm) m.s.e.
(-20°C to -10°C / -4°F to +14°F)
GTS-213 : ± (5mm +5ppm) m.s.e.
Least Count in Measurement
Fine measurement mode : 1mm (0.005ft.)
Coarse measurement mode : 10mm (0.02ft.) / 1mm (0.005ft.)
Tracking measurement mode : 10mm (0.02ft.)
Measurement Display : 9 digits : max. display 999999.999
Measurement Time
Fine measurement mode : 2.5sec. (Initial 4.5 sec.)
Coarse measurement mode : 0.5sec. (Initial 3 sec.)
Tracking measurement mode : 0.3sec. (Initial 2.5 sec.)
(Tilt compensation and W-correction : OFF)
0.4 to 0.5 sec.
(Tilt compensation and W-correction : ON)

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Atmospheric Correction Range : -99 ppm to +99 ppm , in 1 ppm increments

Prism Constant Correction Range : -99 mm to +99 mm , in 1 mm increments
Coefficient Factor : Meter / Feet 1meter = 3.2808398501 ft.
Ambient Temperature Range : -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)

Electronic Angle Measurement

Method : Incremental reading
Detecting system:
Horizontal angle
GTS-211D : 2 sides
GTS-212 : 1 side
GTS-213 : 1 side
Vertical angle : 1 side
Minimum reading
GTS-211D : 5" / 1" (1mgon / 0.2mgon) reading
GTS-212 : 5" / 1" (1mgon / 0.2mgon) reading
GTS-213 : 10" / 5"(2mgon / 1mgon) reading
Accuracy(Standard deviation based on DIN 18723 )
GTS-211D : 5"(1.5mgon )
GTS-212 : 6"(1.8mgon )
GTS-213 : 10"(3mgon )
Measuring time : Less than 0.3 sec.
Diameter of circle : 71mm

Tilt Correction (Automatic index)

Tilt sensor GTS-211D : Automatic vertical and horizontal
compensator
GTS-212 : Automatic vertical compensator
GTS-213 : Automatic vertical compensator
Method : Liquid type
Compensating Range : ±3'
Correction unit : 1"

Others
Water protection : IPX 6
Instrument height : 176mm (6.93in) Base unit detachable
(Height from the tribrach dish to the center
of telescope)
Level sensitivity
Circular level : 10'/2mm
Plate level GTS-211D : 30"/2 mm
GTS-212 : 40"/2 mm
GTS-213 : 40"/2 mm
Optical Plummet Telescope
Magnification : 3×
Focusing range : 0.5m to infinity
Image : Erect
Field of view : 5°(114mmφ/1.3m)

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Dimension
(with carrying handle) : 343(H)184(W)152(L) mm
(13.5(H)7.2(W)6.0(L) in)
(without carrying handle) : 289(H)184(W)152(L) mm
(11.4(H)7.2(W)6.0(L) in)
Weight
Instrument
(with carrying handle and battery) : 4.9kg ( 10.8 lbs)
Plastic carrying case : 3.7kg ( 8.2 lbs)

On-board Battery BT-32Q

Out put voltage : 7.2 V
Capacity : 1.4 AH
Maximum operating time( when fully recharged) at +20°C (+68°F)
Including distance measurement : 3.5hours (2,100 points)
Angle measurement only : 12hours
Normal use : 7.5hours
(Calculated in the ratio of 1 (distance measurement) : 3 ( angle measurement )
Weight : 0.3kg ( 0.7 lbs)

Battery Charger BC-19B / BC-19C

Input voltage : AC 120V(BC-19B), AC 230V(BC-19C)
Frequency : 50/60Hz
Recharging time (at +20°C /+68°F)
On-board battery BT-32Q : 1.5 hours
Operating temperature : +10°C to +40°C ( +50°F to 104°F)
Charging signal : Red lamp illumination
Weight : 0.3kgs (0.7 lbs)

z Battery using time will vary depending on environmental conditions and operations done
with GTS-210 series.

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