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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
 LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
1. PRECAUTIONS
1) DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LASER BEAM SOURCE. 2. PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT................................ 1
2) Do not point the laser beam at other peple, and use well abve or 3. LASER WARNING LABELS ...................................... 3
below eye leveL.
4. QUICK GUIDE TO LDT5 OPERATION..................... 4
5. DISPLAY SYMBOLS/KEY FUNCTIONS..................... 5
3) Before switching on the LDT5, and while the laser beam is not re- 6. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT............................ 6
quired, ensure that the laser shuter is closed (set to the white spot 6. 1 Centri ng and levelling........................................... 6
position). 6.2 Focussing and target sighting ............................... 8
4) The beam should be blocked by a non-reflecting target at the end 7. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLy...................... 10
of its useful path.
8. INDEXING THE VERTICAL CIRCLE ......................... 12
9. LASER BEAM OUTPUT AND ANGLE MEASUREMENT... 13
5) When used in low light conditions, a laser light interference pattern may 9.1 Reading the horizontal and vertical angle............... 14
be seen in the telescope field of view. However, this interference doe 9.2 Set horizontal angle to zero................................. 15
not affec the safety or angle measurement accuracy of the instrument. 9.3 Layout a required horizontal angle....................... 15
6) When the laser beam shutter is opened (turned to the red spot poition), 9.4 Measure the horizontal angle between two targets" 15
there may be some delay before the laser be is output. In this situ- 9.5 Hold the horizontal angle value ............................ 16
ation, turn the shuter to the white poition and then back to the red 9.6 Set the horizontal circle to a required value.......... 16
poition to output the beam sooner. 9.7 Select the horizontal angle right or left ................. 16
9.8 % vertical angle mode......................................... 17
7) Personnel expoed to the laser beam at close range are advised to wea 9.9 Display and reticle illumination .............................. 17
eye protection for Helium-Neon radiation. e.g. Yamamoto kougaku YL-110 10. ERROR CODES..................................................... 18
(M) glasses or equivalent. 11. OPTICAL DISTANCE MEASUREMENT:STADIA SURVEY'" 19
8) It is recommended that the LOT5 is checked by a qualified serviæ ma 12. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS......... ..~.................. 20
once a year. 12.1 Plate level.......................................................... 20
12.2 Circular level ...................................................... 21
A LASER WARNING LABEL DIAGRAM CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 3. 12.3 Telescope level................................................... 22
12.4 Reticle................................................................ 23
WARNING 12.5 Optical plummet................................................... 27
. Use of controls or adjustments; or performance of procures other 13. INSTRUMENT INTERNAL PARAMETER SWITCHES.. 28
than those speified in this manual, may result in hazardous radia-
APPENDICES
tion expoure.
A. Indexing vertical circle by face left, face right readings 29
. If the LDT5 is subjected to heavy shock and it is suspeed that the B. Standard accessories.............................................. 30
laser tube may have ben damaged, immediately disconnect the C. Optional accessories............................................... 31
power source and consult your Sokkisha agent. SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARD EQUiPMENT.................. 35
. A high voltage circuit is contained in the instrument. Do not MAINTENANCE........................................................... 38
attempt to open or disassemble the instrument.
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1. PRECAUTIONS
a) When the LDT5 is not used for a long time, check it at least once every
three months.
b) Handle the LDT5 with cae. Avoid heavy shocks or vibration.
c) If any problems are found with the rotatable portion, screws or optical
pars (e. g. lens), contact your Sokkisha agent.
d) After removing the LDT5 from the carrying case, close the case to exclude
dust.
e) Never place the LDT5 directly on the ground. (Attached dirt may damage
the base plate and centring screw.)
f) Never carry the LDT5 on the tripod to another site.
g) Protect the LDT5 with an umbrella against strong sunlight and rain.
h) When the operator leaves the LDT5, the vinyl cover should be p'laced
over the instrument.
i) Always switch the power off before disconnecting the power source.
j) Always disconnect the power cable from the LDT5 before returning it to
the case. .
k) When the LOT5 is placed in the carrying case, follow the layout plan.
i) Make sure that the LDT5 and the protective lining of the carrying case
are dry before closing the case. (The case is hermetically sealed ;
if moisture is trapped inside, damage to the instrument could occur.)

Tribrach clamp
locking screw

IMPORTANT
When the LDT5 leaves our factory, the tribrach clamp is locked with
a screw. Loosen it and leave it loose.
2. PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT
o
8 o Instrument centre mark ~ Horizontal fine motion screw

8 Hin'äle ~ Horizontal clamp

8 Instrument height mark ~ Tribrach shifting clamp
o Internal switch cover i) Circular level adjusting screws

41 Tribrach ~ Circular level

æ o Levelling foot screw
o Base plate
~ Keyboard
~ Display
4D
(! Data output connector o Plate level
4D
o Power source connecor ~ Plate level adjusting screw
l) l) Optical plummet eyepiece ~ Telescope level reflector
4D Optical plummet reticle ~ Telescope level
adjustment cover G) Telescope reticle adjustment
4D Optical plummet focussing cover
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o ring ~ Reticle cover locking knob
o æ Objective lens ~ Telescope eyepiece
(! o æ Tubular compass slot e. Telescope focussing ring
æ Handle securing screw G) Peep sight
4D Vertical clamp o.4B
æ 4D Vertical fine motion screw

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4D Power switch
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e. æ æ Breaker cover
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~ Laser beam shutter
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$ Power switch
Power cable

~ ~ ~ Laer beam vertical adjusting 4B Pilot lamp

i) screw ~ Connector for EDC6
~ Laser beam horizontal adjusting e. Fuse
screw . Connector for power
Instrument shown: LDT5S
G) Laer indicator lamp (green) cable
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3. LASER WARNING LABELS

The LDT5 is classified as a Class II laser product according to United

States Government Code of Federal Regulations CFR21. This means
that caution should be observed when using this instrument.

AVOID EXPOSURE
Laser light is emitted

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from the aperture

Laser beam aperture label

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Laser power caution label Identification label

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5. DISPLAY SYMBOLS/KEY FUNCTIONS
4. QUICK GUIDE TO LOTS OPERATION Display symbols
v = Vertical angle ( :. :Vertical angle
Please ensure tha! you are fully familiar with the instrument and
H = Horizontal angle

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(O'horizontal :: 90')
manual before using this quick guide.
0/0 : % vertical angle
: Battery low warning
1. a) Mount the LDT5 on the 2. a) Connect the cables to the
tripod power supply GRO :gon angle units
I Angle value or error cOdel
b) Level and centre the LDT5 ¡Horiontl angle ';ght ..
over the surveying point ~I. : Horizontal angle left 0

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Horizontal angle hold i

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Cable connecting ( :
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Centring and Levelling; page 6 procedure; page 1 a -, ':i c, i: i: c, ':i C,
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3. a) Turn the switches on
b) Index the vertical circle
(Rotate the telescope)
a) Sight and focus on the
target
b) Turn the laser beam shutter
to the red mar to output
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Key functions
" Select horizontal angle direction to right or left
" Select/release % vertical angle mode
: Illuminate display and reticle of telescope

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Power on; page 10
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Sighti ng procedure; page 8
Vertical circle indexing; page 12 Laser beam output; page 13 : Set horizontal angle to zero
Key operations:
. To set horizontal angle to zero, press II . 1m : Hold/release horizontal angle

. To hold the displayed horizontal angle value, press II . Note: The" and 1m keys can be protected from accidental
. "To select horizontal angle right or left, press. . resetting with the sliding keyboad cover.
"To change vertical angle to % vertical angle mode, press ..
" The function of . is determined by the internal switch 1
. To illuminate display and reticle of telescope, press.
setting. (See page 28.)
" Key function depends on the internal switch setting.
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 6. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 6) Using the horizontal clamp ~, turn the upper
par of the instrument until the plate level fj is
6. 1 Centring and levellng
paallel to a line between levelling screws
1) Set up the tripod so that: A and B.
a) The tripod head is approximately level, at a Centre the plate level bubble using levelling
convenient height for the operator, and over screws A and B.
the surveying point.
Note: The bubble moves towards a clockwise-
b) The tripod shoes are firmly fixed in the ground.
A B rotated foot screw.

2) Place the LDT5 on the tripod head. Support it

with one hand and insert and tighten the
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Bubble movement
centring screw with the other. This screw
7) Turn the upper par through 90'.
should be tight whenever the theodolite is on c The plate level is now perpendicular to a line
the tripod.
between levelling screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using levelling
3) Focus on the surveying point: : 0 : ......... .(;'_;'.... ,,- :~ ,..'f, ' ,
% ,"", " ,," 'i."': ". screw C.
a) Turn the optical plummet eyepiece æ to A ÔP.~"".,....
0,.' 8
focus on the reticle.
8) Turn the upper par a further 90' and check
b) Turn the optical plummet focussing ring 4f to
c the bubble position.
focus on the surveying point.
i If the bubble is off-centre, either perform the
4) Adjust the levelling foot screws 0 to centre plate level adjustment described on page 20
Optical PI~mmet the surveying point in the optical plummet or carefully adjust levelling screws A and B
B
Levelling ~ reticle circles. A in equal and oppoite directions to remove
screws '\: half of the bubble displacement. Again turn
V Observe the off-centre direction of the circular
Circular level level ~ bubble. the upper pa a further 90' and use levellng
screw C to remove half of the displacement
~ tS 5) Shorten the tripod leg nearest the bubble
in this direction.

Optical plummet direction or extend the leg farhest from this

Adjust"" 0 direction.

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. to centre the circular level bubble.
Circular level
The bubble should now remain in the same position for any
position of the upper par of the instrument.

(If it does not, repeat the levelling procedure.)

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The following steps are different for the LDT5 and LDT5S: 2) Loosen the vertical and horizontal clamps

LOTS: (9, lJ and use the pep sight ~ to bring the

target into the field of view.
9) Check the position of the surveying point in the

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Re-tighten both clamps.
optical plummet eyepiece. If necessary,
looen the centring screw slightly and care-
3) Turn the focussing ring $) to focus on the
fully slide the instrument over the tripod head

é until the surveying point is exactly centred in

the reticle.
Re-tighten the centring screw.

~ 10) Repeat procedures 6) - 9)until the instrument

is correctly levelled and centred over the
target. Use the vertical and horizontal fine
motion screws ... ti to sight the target
precisely. The last adjustment of each fine
motion screw should be in a clockwise
direction.

surveying point.
IMPORTANT:

LOTS5 : 4) While looking at the target, move your head slightly up and down
9) Turn the tribrach shifting clamp f1 anti- and to the right and left. If the reticle line appes to move with
clockwise. respet to the target, paallax is present, which wil introduce

Adjust the instrument position on the tribrach reading errors. To eliminate this parallax effect, re-focus with
to centre the surveying point in the reticle. the focussing ring. (If paallax is still present, check the reticle
Tighten the shifting clamp to fix the instru- focussing in 1).
ment in the centred position.
Note: The LDT5S shifting tribrach can be ad-
justed up to :tBmm without moving the
base plate.

6.2 Focussing and target sighting

1) Look through the telescope at a bright,

featureless background and turn the eyepiece
~ clockwise, then counter-clockwise until
just before the reticle (cross lines) image goes

EB out of focus. Using this procedure, frequent

reticle re-focussing is not necessary, since
your eye is focussed at infinity.

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. 7. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY . , "l
V -:8888888 .1; The audio tone sounds and all the display,
. . _I:. symbolS are shown on the display while the
Before connecting the cables to the power supply, ensure that H -1888'88'88"::
. . .... instrument performs self-diagnostic checks.
the LDT5 and EDC20lEDC20A power switches Gi, ED are
both off.
(Connecting procedure)
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3) When the instrument has successfully
completed the checks, "bA3" (battery level) is
displayed for three seconds.
1) Connect the power cable to the AC adaptor EDC20IEDC20A, and (" bA3" shows that the LDT5 is fully powered
connect the power plug to the power source. H b :=: :: ~~:: up.)

. EDC20 Input voltage:AC 92 to 132V, 50/60Hz

()utput voltage: DC 12V
. EDC20A Input voltage:AC 180 to 260V, 50/60Hz V
. 4) The display of "0" in the V display indicates
that the instrument is ready for vertical circle
indexing.
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Output voltage: DC 12V
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2) Connect the white plug of the EDC6 cable to the EDC20IEDC20A,
and connect the black plug of the EDC6 to the LDT5 power source . If the EDC20/EDC20A pilot lamp does not light, or if the display symbols
connector 0. do not appe on the LDT5 display, check as follows:
3) Mount the EDC20lEDC20A on the tripod. . Check if the cables are firmly connected.
When using the optional battery BDC7, see page 31. If not, connect the cales in the correct way.
. Check if the fuse of the EDC20/EDC20A is blown.

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If so, replace the fuse (3A) with a new one.

:lr . Check if the breaker of the LDT5 has switched off.

Remove the breaker cover l) and

~ set so that the red mark ca be

~I ~ ensure that the breaker switch is

AC adaptor
"ø seen.
~ Breaker switch
EDC20/EDC20A

. Check if any cales are broken.

EDC20IEDC20A (Power on) If so, replace the broken cale.
1) Turn the EDC20/EDC20A power switch ED on. (Power off)
Make sure that the pilot lamp (green) is lit.
K::i-t-o ~ 1) Turn the LDT5 power switch off.
2) Ensure that the LDT5 beam shutter K1 is closed
L D T 5 2) Turn the EDC20lEDC20A power switch off.
(set to the white spot position), and then turn 3) Remove the power plug from the AC source.

(I the LDT5 power switch 4D on.

4) Remove the cables from the LDT5 and EDC20/EDC20A connectors.

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8. INDEXING THE VERTICAL CIRCLE 9. LASER BEAM OUTPUT AND ANGLE MEASUREMENT
The LDT5 is equipped with a shutter for the laser beam which switches off
Turn the LDT5 power switch æ on. the beam when it is not in use. THIS SHUTTER SHOULD BE CLOSED (SET
,~ TO THE WHITE SPOT POSITION) WHEN THE LASER BEAM IS NOT
V L' ... Waiting for vertical circle indexing
REQUIRED. After switching on and sighting and focussing on the target,
H i-.lIlÎnn (If V: is displayed, the instrument parame-
UUI.IUU ., open the shutter (turn it to the RED spot poition) to output the laser beam.
ters have been set to manual circle index-
(WHEN THE SHUTTER IS TURNED TO THE RED SPOT POSITION, THE
ing. See note below.) LASER INDICATOR LAMP ~ LIGHTS AND THE LASER BEAM IS OUTPUT.)
1) Vertical circle indexing
LASER BEAM OUTPUT
Loosen the vertical clamp 4D, and rotate the
In the LDT5, the focus of the laser beam coincides with the focus
telescope.
of the telescope, so that the beam will be focussed to its minimum
(Indexing occurs when the objective lens diameter when the telescope is focussed on a target, and there will
crosses the horizontal plane in face left.)
p be no parallax between the telescope sighting axis and the laser beam.
V 9:0Y30 The audio tone sounds and the vertical angle
ii ii I¡ ii lÌ is displayed.

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Angle measurement can now bein.

Note: Each time the instrument is switched on, the vertical index must
be redetermined.
ADJUSTING THE LASER BEAM
When the laser spot does not coincide with the reticle centre, adjust
as follows by turning the laser beam adjusting screws ~, ~.
Instrument parameters: See page 28.

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Internal switch 4 can be used to change the vertical circle
indexing. Options are indexing by transitting the telescope
(as above) or manual indexing by face left, face right
sightings (see page 29).
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By turning the adjusting screw
V clockwise(anticlockwise), the
laser spot moves up(down).

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Horizontal position adjustment:
By turning the adjusting screw
\l H c1ockwise(anticlockwise), the
laser spot moves left(right).

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Instrument internal paameter switches:See page 28.

9.2 Set horizontal angle to zero
-Internal switches 2 and 3 can be used to selec the displayed
vertical angle mode. Options are: II Slide up the keyboad cover and press.
Zenith 0' Horizontal 0' F. L. Horizontal o't~'
l to set the horizontal angle to zero.

SW2: OFF SW2: ON SW3: ON

SW3: OFF SW3: OFF
O' 90' 90'
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m.-t go' 180.-l0. O'~O' A)

9.3 Layout a required horizontal angle, e.g.

Sight the reference target A.

90'00'00"

A(
180 270' -90' Press .. to set the horizontal angle display
Drawing sho LDT5 in th fa lef poition,

-The range of the vertical angle display is F.L161'-ZenithO'-F.R.

II to zero, as above.

259', when the handle 8 is removed. Looen the horizontal clamp and turn the upper
par until the required horizontal angle ,(90'00'
(To remove the handle:see page 30)
- The internal rotar switch can be used to select the V and H angle (Xl" is displayed.

units. The telescope is now sighted in the required

Options are: Degrees, gon, MiL.
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9.4. Measure the horizontal angle between two targets

A~ Sight the first target A.
9.1 Reading the hoizontl and verical angles

~ Press .. to set the horizontal angle display

v B 1 032 a ... Vertical angle 87'03'20" to zero, as in 9. 2 abve.

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H 6 a o. a o. a" ... Horizontal angle Use the horizontal and vertical clamps and fine
60' 40' 40"
A., B motion screws to sight target B.

The displayed horizontal angle is the angle

between targets A and B.

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9.5 Hold the horizontal angle value
9.8 % vertical angle
1: Slide up the keyboad cover and press 1m to
hold the displayed horizontal angle value. When the internal parameter switch 1 (See
(The hold symbol. is displayed.) page 28) is set to ON, the. key can be
v 9 12"100
H 6 uuu~ ui
n'n n':i n" To release the horizontal angle hold, press 1: I. used to enter/exit from the % vertical angle

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again. display,
1: l
9.6 Set the horizontal circle to a required value Press. to change to the % vertical angle
display.
e.g. Set 299°S9'4O" to reference target R. The % symbol is displayed.
.. Note: When internal parameter switch 1 is ON
Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion screw
~ to turn the upper par until an angle of 299°S9' (%), horizontal angle left can not be
H 29959"10.. 40" is shown on the display. displayed.

Maximum displayed value

1: Press 1m to hold the horizontal angle display,
as described above. Face left:-290%- +999.909%

(- 71' - +84'17'20" )
Use the horizontal and vertical clamps and fine 0% 0% Face right:-19%- +999.909%
(R motion screws to turn the theodolite to sight on
reference target R.
(-11' - +84'17'0")
% vertical angle = 100 x tan B
1m Press 1m to release the display hold. where B = 0' t 90'

Reference target R has now been set to Press. again to return to the vertical
H 29959"10.. 299°S9' 40". angle display.

9.9 Display and reticle ilumination

.
9. 7 Select the horizontal angle right or left
Press . to illuminate the display and reticle
When the internal parameter switch 1 (See of the LOTS.
page 28) is set to OFF, the 1. key can be Press. again to switch the illumination off.
. used to select the required horizontal angle
display:
To adjust the brightness of the reticle illumi-
H 600020 .. nation, turn the illumination adjuster ~ on the
l (display symbol .~ : horizontal angle right) theodolite telescope.

H 29959"10"
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(display symbol ~. : horizontal angle left)
Note: When internal parameter switch 1 is OFF
(UR), the % vertical angle can not be
displayed.

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10. ERROR CODES 11. OPTICAL OIST ANCE MEASUREMENT: ST AOIA
SURVEY
If there is any fault in the theodolite function, the error codes shown
in the following table will be displayed.
The telescope reticle is provided with stadia
Stadia lines
lines (two vertical and two horizontal) which can

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be used to measure the target distance and
Display Meaning Action
height difference as follows.
i: i 1-' i-' * Error when measuring a Reset the horizontal Stadia line separation = 1/100 of the focal
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horizontal angle angle to zero. distance. l.',".'..
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:: , ,_, l vertical angle When the telescope is horizontal:
again.
Read the distance ( £ ) on the staff between the
two stadia lines, and the centre line value, h2.
* If the upper part or the telescope of the LOTS is rotated faster than Horizontal target distance L = 100 x 2
four revolutons pe seond, th eror indication E: DO or E: 0: is displayed. Target height difference 6h = h, - h2

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When using optional battery BDC7, if . is displayed, charge the

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battery as described on page 32. I
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If the error indication E appears with any number other than the
L
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ones above, please contact your Sokkisha agent. i
When the telescope is slanted:
Read the distance ( £ ) on the staff between the
two stadia lines, the vertical angle, and the
centre line value, h2.
Horizontal target distance L = 100 x 2 x sin 2 8 z
or 100 x 2 x cos28v
Target height difference 6h = 50 x 2 x sin28z+h,-h2
or 50 x 2 x sin28v + h,- h2

Verica anle
(0' at zenith)

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12. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS If the bubble is not still centred, adjust as follows:

It is important that the LOTS is periodically checked and adjusted. In CD Use levellng screws CD Correc half of the bubble displacement
addition, the instrument should be checked after transportation, long
using levellng screw C.
storage or when damage to the instrument is suspected to have I(§I::'~.~:; ,qii 101
occurred. "1/2
12.1 Plate level
(g Use adjusting pin CV Correc the remaining half displacement with
The glass tube of the plate level is sensitive to temperature change the adjusting pin.
or shock. Adjust as follows: Adjusting screw
Note: The bubble moves away from a
clockwise rotation of the adjusting
a) Turn the upper pa of the instrument until
the plate level is parallel to a line between screw.
levelling foot screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using levelling CI Repet the procedures from a) until the
bubble remains centred for any poition of
screws A and B.
the upper pa.
A B Note: The bubble moves towards a clockwise-
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Bubble movement
rotated foot screw.

b) Loosen the horizontal clamp f) and turn

the upper part 90'. i.e. The plate level is
perpendicular to a line between levelling
screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using level-
A ling screw C. 12.2 Circular level

c) Turn the upper par through 180' and check a) Perform the plate level adjustment as in
c

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the poition of the plate level bubble. 12.1, or caefully level the instrument using
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C+-'.- If the bubble is still centred, no adjustment the plate level.
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0' necessarry.
"w,-',_-i,':_ = b) Check the poition of the circular level
A ...i".' B bubble.

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If the bubble is off-centre, adjust as follows:

Either A2 - (A1 - B1) = B3
Circular level CD Note the off-centre direction of the bubble. or B1 - (A1 - A2) = B3
adjusting B3 = Target setting on rod B on which horizontal
CV Looen the adjusting screw farthest from reticle line should be aligned.

.
this direction to centre the bubble.
c) To adjust the LOTS, set the horizontal reticle
(I Adjust all three adjusting screws until the line on B3 using the vertical fine motion
tension of each screw tightening is the same,
screw. Be sure the vertical clamp ~ is tight.
and the bubble is centred.
Re-centre the telescope level bubble by
WARNING: Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the moving the telescope level adjusting nuts
circular leveL. with the adjusting pin provided.

UneQal tightening of the screws may mean that the bubble Repeat pars a) and b) and perform additional
will go out of adjustment. adjustment if necessary.

12.3 Telescope level NOTE: To centre the bubble, first very slightly loosen the top (bottom)
This adjustment is required if the telescope level ~ is not parallel to the adjusting nut, then tighten the bottom (top) adjusting nut
Sighting line. by this same amount.
a) Place two levelling rods about 40 metres (120 12.4 Reticle
feet) apa, facing each other at A and B on 12.4.1 Perpendicularity of the reticle to the horizontal axis
A, 8, a level surface. Set the LOTS at midpoint C
-------------- ------------ a) Carefully level the LOTS.
equidistant from A and B.
Select and sight a clear target on the upper
A 8 Sight rod A, centre the telescope level bubble
part A of the reticle line.
with the vertical fine motion screw .. and
20m C 20m
record the reading at A1. b) Turn the telescope vertical fine motion screw
Repeat on rod B and record the reading at B1. until the target is on the lower par of the
reticle B.
b) Move the instrument to point 0, 2 to 3 metres Check that the target is still positioned
from rod A.
centrally within the vertical lines.
Repeat the procedure described in par a) and
record the readings at A2 and B2.

A2 __un .----------------- If either of the readings If the target is off-centre, the following adjustment should be performed:
82
(A1 - B1) = (A2 - B2) CD Remove the telescope reticle adjustment
A 8 or (A1 - A2) = (B1 - B2)
:ij:~ng cover KD after rotating the reticle cover
then the telescope level is in adjustment. locking knob ~ anticlockwise through 90'.
2-3m D
if they are not, procee to calculate the
following:

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Adjusting screw æ Very slightly loosen one vertical and one v 1:'593000 c) Now sight the target on face right and read
mount horizontal adjusting screw by a certain H
, ,-,,-, -" I ,,-
,,, Cl:;; I I_' I.
the horizontal and vertical angles.
amount.
d) Subtract the horizontal face left angle from
(l Place a small piece of plastic or wood
against one side of the top adjusting screw
e.g.H =198'34'10' -18'34'00' the horizontal face right angle. The differ-
= 180'0010"
mount as a buffer. ence should be within 180' :t40".
(1 Look through the eyepiece and gently tap e) Add the vertical face left angle and the
the piece of plastic or wood to rotate the vertical face right angle.
e.g.V =90'30'10"+269'30'00"
reticle slightly. =360'00'10" The sum should be within 360' :::40'.
CI Re-tighten the two adjusting screws (loo If either of the values are 40" or greater,
sened in æ) by the same amount. repeat the abve procedures.

WARNING: Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the If the difference is consistently 40" or greater, the theoolite reticle
reticle. should be adjusted USing the following procures:
Unequal tightening of the adjusting screws may mean that
Note: Ensure that the vertical and horizontal
the reticle will go out of adjustment.
clamps are fully tightened.
CI Check the reticle perpendicularity again Example when:
using procedures a) and b) above and Haizon F,UF, R = 18'34'(1)'1198'34'40'
i,e,erOl = +40' G) Calculate the mean face right horizontal and
repeat the adjustment if necessar.
Verca F.F,R = 00'30'10'1269'30'00' vertical angles, i. e.
Replace the reticle adjustment cover. i.e,erOl = + 40'
(j After this adjustment, the vertical and hori-
zontal reticle line positions should be
H 2
Mæn 18'34(X)' + 198'34'40' + 00'

= 198'34'20'
orizon a = 2
h. t I (F.L. + F.R.) + 90'
checked as follows:
V 2
Mæn = 26'3:)'3:)' - 90'30'10' + 180'

= 269'30'10'
vertical
= (F.R. - F.L.) + 180'
2
f;
I
i
12.4.2 Vertical and horizontal reticle line positions rt
æ While still sighting the target on face right, i.r-1
:J
100m
a) Set up a clear target about 100 metres (300 use the horizontal and vertical fine motion ! -j
feet) from the LOTS. Remove the handle V 26930:0 screws to adjust the displayed horizontal and
fj (see page 30), carefully level the LOTS, H :983"120.. vertical angles to the above values.
l----------h--n'-------ll switch on and index the vertical circle.
(l Look through the telescope. The reticle is
b) Sight the target on face, left and read the now slightly shifted from the target.
v 9030 :0 horizontal and vertical angles.
H :83'-00 It

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,f (i Remove the telescope reticle adjustment
cover KD after rotating the reticle cover
12.5 Optical plummet

a) Carefully level the LOTS and exactly centre a

o
locking knob ll anticlockwise through 90'.
J¡.. . ldjusting surveying point in the reticle of the optical
CI To move the vertical reticle line towards the plummet.
I Vertical reticle line I target centre, use the adjusting pin to adjust
b) Turn the upper pa 180' and check the
the left and right adjusting screws as follows:
Example:To move the reticle poition of the surveying point in the reticle.
to the right ( left)
To move the reticle to the right (left), first
very slightly loosen the left (right) adjusting If the surveying point is not stil centred in the optical plummet, adjust "
+ screw, then tighten the right (left) adjusting
p
o: æ Tighten by as follows:
the same screw by this same amount. 1/2 '~ Use levellng
amo~nt. ~" " foot screws
Check the reticle poition and repeat the ."
~ ~ "~ CD Remove half of the displacement using the "
procedure until the reticle comes close to the levellng foot screws.
(2 Tighten.) (1 Loosen.)

..-~ C ..
target centre.
I!l
L .llU.. (í Unsew th "pUea ~..me rea. CX I:'
"
(§ To move the horizontal reticle line towards ¡:
the target centre, adjust the top and bottom
I Horizontal reticle line I adjusting screws as follows:
1/2~O Use reticle ,(I Now adjust the four optical plummet reticle
Example:To move the reticle To move the reticle down ( up ), first very , " adjusting adjusting screws with the adjusting pin to
down (up) ",'. :', screws
slightly loosen the top (bottom) adjusting centre the reticle exactly on the surveying
o
CD Slightly (2 Tighten ,)
screw, then tighten the bottom (top) adjust-
+ point.

.,2Ì ing screw by this same amount. Check the

reticle position and repeat the procedure

~\I 1£
æ Tighten (1 Loosen,)
by the same
until the reticle comes close to the target
centre.

(j Replace the reticle adjustment cover. WJ~

For procedure, refer to "verical and
horizontal reticle adjustment" pas CI
and (§ on the previous page.

amount (I After adjusting the reticle position, it will be WARNING: Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the
necessar to re-adjust the laser beam to the reticle.
new reticle centre. For procedure, see page Unequal tightening of the adjusting screws may mea
13. that the reticle wil go out of adjustment.
WARNING:
Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the reticle. (i Check the adjustment by rotating the uppe
Unequal tightening of the adjusting screws may mean that the reticle
will go out of adjustment. ~ cented in the reticle. If nec, repet
0l: 0 pa. The surveying
the adjustment.point should remain

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13. INSTRUMENT INTERNAL PARAMETER APPENDICES

SWITCHES Appendix A. Indexing vertical circle by face left, face right readings.

Note: Before changing these switch settings, Like all theodolites, the LOTS will have a vertical index error. The vertical
turn the LOTS power off. index can be determined, and the index error removed, by the following
procedure:
SLIDE SWITCH FUNCTION 1) Ensure that the LOTS power switch is off.
1 . OFF Display horizontal right / left angle Change the internal switch 4 to ON (see
using the. key previous page);i.e. Vertical circle indexing by
ON Display vertical / % vertical angle face left, face right readings.
LOTS using the . key V
ON OFF 2) Remove the handle. (see page 30), caefully
2' OFF Vertical angle (0'at zenith) H l-l-l-l-l- ..
uuuuu
4 IV'NDU level the LOTS and switch the instrument
3 DU virw ON Vertical angle (0' horizontal on face
2 DUvo' left) on.
1 %DULIR
3' OFF Switch has no function The prompt: is displayed in the V display.
Face
,."Co.. ON Vertical angle (0' horizontal :190') left 3) In the face left position, accurately sight a
~"'~..
.. ,
q c
,9$t~'\
(over-rides switch 2 setting)
clear target at a horizontal distance of about
30 metres (1 00 feet).
4 . OFF Vertical circle indexing by rotat- 1m
ing the telescope
Press II .
ON Vertical circle indexing by face V 2
left, face right observations -,
The prompt 0: is displayed in the V display.
H 2'-Q :30 n

4) On face right, accurately sight the same

Face target.
Rotary V and H angle units right
switch
.0 Degrees 0' - 359'59'55"
Press II again.
gon o gon - 399.999 gon
1
1m
2 Mil o Mil - 6399.98 Mil When the vertical circle has been indexed,
V 2'igo.go.G the vertical angle is displayed.
Do not set during use.
3 - F
(These positions are for service) H 2G'-G : 30 ..

Note: The vertical circle must be re-indexed each time the LOTS is
. Switch position when instrument left the switched on.
factory .
Ope th intem Ensure that the instrument is switched off when moving it to a
switch cover l).
new location.

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Appendix B. Standard accesories Appendix C. Optional accessories

1) Plumb bob 1) Battery BDC7

If the weather is calm, or for initial tripo The rechargeable battery BDC7 is convenient for use in places where an
centring, the plumb bob can be used for centr- AC supply is not available.
ing. To use, unwind the plumb bob cord and
attach it to the hook inside the centring screw. (Connecting procedure)
Use the cord grip piece to adjust the cord length.
a. Mount the battery BDC7 on the tripod.
b. Make sure that the LOTS power switch ~ is off.
2) Tribrach
c. Connect the black plug of the EDC6 to the LOTS power source

" lI' The LOTS instrument can be removed from the

~tribrach by rotating the tribrach clamp anticlock-
connector 0.
d. Connect the white plug of the EDC6 to the battery BDC7.

~
\S I: t) wise and carefully lifting the instrument up.

(The LOTSS has a shifting tribrach for quick

centring, and the instrument can not be
removed. )

3) Handle
Battery
The carrying handle can be removed from the BDC?

instrument by unscrewing the handle securing

screw and sliding the handle to the side. When
replacing the handle, ensure that the securing
screw is fully tightened. Connect the battery and turn the LOTS power
v ",-, switch on. When the instrument has
-,
4) Tubular compass CP7 (accuracy :t n H b
,-,
,-, :' .:~~~.; completed its self-checks, the remaining
battery power is displayed as a numeric code

~
Clamping
To mount the CP7, slide it into, the tubular
compass slot on the carrying handle. To use, (3 - 0) for three seconds:
loosen the clamping screw to free the compas
needle. Turn the instrument in the face left the laser beam is emitted, the working
duration
"bAis3"
3.S hours at 2Sis'cdisplayed
.

:D
position until the compass needle bisects the t When (full power) and
index lines. The telescope is now aligned with When the . symbol is displayed, the
magnetic north. After use, tighten the clamp to battery should be recharged.
fix the compass needle and remove it from the Turn the power switch off and disconnect
instrument. the cable, then charge the battery with
the charger CDC 7 .
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3) Laser adaptor LCA2

(Precautions for BDC7 battery charging) The laser adaptor LCA2 is mounted on the
objective lens.
I To charge the battery, use only the recommended charger. I By means of the cross-hairs, the LCA2 enables
Charge the battery at least once a month if it is not used for a long time. the observer to more accurately centre the
Battery operating life is shortened at extreme temperatures. laser beam on the target. Depending on the
Store the battery in a place where the temperature is between O'C and target, the cross-hairs may be rotated as
40'C. desired.

2) Charger CDC7/CDC7A/CDC7B 4) Diagonal eyepiece DE17

CDC7 Input vøltage: AC 100V, SO/60Hz Solar fiter The diagonal eyepiece is convenient for nea-
MA04A
CDC7A Input voltage: AC 120V, SO/60Hz vertical observations and in places where space
CDClB Input voltage: AC 220V, SO/60z
~-;,!~.,i-. _' ,~~r around the instrument is limited.
Remove the telescope eyepiece by' unscrewing
( Connecting procedure )
the mounting ring, and screw in the diagonal
a. Connect the power plug to the power. source. eyepiece.
b. Connect the CDC7 to the battery BDC7.
S) Solar filter EF2
c. Make sure the pilot lamp is on.
d. About 1S hours are required for charging. For observations to the sun, and where glare
e. When charging is over, remove the charger from the battery and the is present.

power source.

~~
6) Target sets TG1 and TG2

1; AC supply
TG1 TG2 The TG1 and TG2 targets can be mounted on
the standard removable tribrach.

Charging time: 15 hours

1
~vi
"
';').'. // ~ An illumination device (standard accessory)ca
be attached to the back of the target plate for
( Precautions )
Charge the battery at a temperature between 10'C and 40'C.
Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time.
The battery charger normally beomes. warm while charging.
""1i'

~;;~¿':
surveying in low light conditions.
The target heights are 233 mm.

Do not use the charger to charge more than three batteries

successively.

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7) Electronic field books SDR series SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARD EQUIPMENT

The SDR series can collect and store all angle Laser (Clas II las produc)
values output from the LDT5 data output connec- Light source He-Ne gas laser
tor 0. (Distance values can be input manually Output power Less than 1 m W
if required). Wave length 63.8 nm
The stored data can be verified and printed in Laser beam shutter Provided
the field, then transmitted by cable or modem Laser beam axis Adjustable .
to an IBM-compatible office data processing Laser beam focussing Simultaneous with telescope sighting focussing
system for final computation, printing and Beam spot diameter ø 7 mm/100m
l plotting. ø 13 mm/200m
~ SDR features: Telescope
SDR Length 160 mm
. Simple, powerful, operation with clear menu
and program display prompts. Aperture 42 mm

t- . Wide choice of recording parameters.

Magnification
Resolving power
30X
3"

f!
Modem
. Recorded data can not be cleared from the
memory until it has been transmitted or
printed.
Image
Field of view
Minimum focus
Erect
1'30'(26 m/1000 m)
1.3m(4.3ft)
. Additional programs and data can be input

r- to the SDR from an external computer.

SDR Series Specifications:
Stadia ratio
Additive constant
1: 100
o

~~&i
Reticle illumination Brightness adjustable
Power source: "AA" size batteries (X 4 ) Horizontal circle
Memory type: CMOS
Printer ~ ROM 64K
Type
Minimum display
Incremental
5"(0.001gon/0.02Mil)
Computer
RAM 32, 64 or 128K Vertical circle
I
Keyboard: 33 keys Type Incremental with zero index
Plotter
Display: LCD Minimum display 5"(0.001 gon/0.02Mil)
Baud rate: 300,600,1200,2400,4800, DiSplay LCD double 8-digit display
9600 bps H. Angle range 0' -359'59'55"(0-399.999gon/
Operating 0-6399.98 Mil)
temperature: 0 to 50'C (32'F to 122'F) V. Angle range 161' -Zenith 0' -259'
Weight: 450 g (1 Ib) (178 -Zenith 0 -288gon/
2862 -Zenith 0 -4605 Mil)
(-290% -999.909% on face left)

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Meauring mode Stndard Equipmen

Horizontal angle Right or Left, Hold
Vertical angle 0' at zenith/

0' horizontal on face left

0' horizontal :t90'( :t100 gon/
:! 1600 Mil)/(% vertical angle)
Measuring time Less than O. S second
Angle units Degree/Gon/Mil selectable
Sensitivit of levels
Telescope level 4O"/2mm
Plate level 40"/2 mm
Circular level 10' /2 mm
Optical plummet
Image Erect
Magnification 3X
Minimum focus 0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Data Outut Asynchronous serial, RS-232C
compatible
Sef diagnostic functon Provided CI
Opeating tempeature -2Q'C to SO'C(-4'F to 122'F)
Power suppy AC 92V - AC132V using ACadaptor EDC
20/ AC1 OOV - AC 260V using AC adaptor

EDC20A/Optional rechargeable battery

BDC7(DC12V, 3.5 hours use at 25'C)
Instrument heght 236 mm
Size (with handle) 143(W) x 248(0) x 368(H) mm
(S.6 x 9.8 x 14.Sinch)
Weight 6.3kg(13.9Ibs) CDMain unit .............................. 1 (VTubular compas CPl .............. 1
LOTS Removable tribrach (I AC adaptor EDC20/EDC20A CIVinyl cover ............................ 1
LOTSS Shifting-style tribrach
(I(w/power cale) ...................... I CICleaing cloth ....................... 1
q)Cable EDC ........................... , QgLens ca .............................. 1
(IPlumb bob ............................. 1 (( Operator's manual .. .. . .. ... .. .. .. .. 1
CITool pouch ............................ 1 Carrying cae SC ................... 1
Adjusting pins ....................... 2 Shoulder strap .......................... 1
Screwdriver .......................... I P-;;_èP-;;.
Grounding rod with cable
Brush .................................. 1

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MAINTENANCE MEMO
a) Wipe off any moisture if the instrument gets wet during operation.

b) Always clean the instrument before returning it to its case. The lens
requires special care. Dust it off with the lens brush first, to remove
minute paricles. Then, after providing a little condensation by AC power adaptor EDC20/EDC20AJEDC25
breathing on the lens, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth or lens tissue. using PRECAUTION
When cleaning the display, keyboad and carrying case, never use
any organic solvent(eg. thinners).
c) Store the instrument in a dry room where the temperature remains When using the AC power adaptor, connec the
fai rly constant. ~ power plug to a grounded power souræ or use
the provided converter plug with the grounding
d) Check the tripo for loose fitting and loose screws. rod, be sure to ground as follows.

Grounded power source

~PI'9. ~
~~~
~ CO""",, p"9

Grounding rod with cable

The specifications and general appearance of the instrument may be
altered at any time and may differ from those appearing in catalogues ~::==-=
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