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TPS700 Performance Series
User Manual TC(R)702/703/705

Version 1.1
English
Electronical Total Station Symbols Used in this Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica The symbols used in this User Manual have the following
Geosystems Total Station. meanings:
This manual contains important safety directions DANGER:

(refer to section "Safety directions") as well as
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
instructions for setting up the instrument and
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
operating it. Please read this User Manual
serious injury.
carefully to achieve maximum efficiency from your
instrument.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Product Identification
CAUTION:
The type and the serial number of your instrument are Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
indicated on the label inside the battery compartment. unintended use which, if not avoided, may result
Write the type and serial number of your instrument in the in minor or moderate injury and / or appreciable
space provided below, and always quote this information material, financial and environmental damage.
when you need to contact your agency or service
workshop. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to
in practice as they enable the product to be used
Type: Serial no.: in a technically correct and efficient manner.
2 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Contents - Overview
Introduction 8
Operating the Instrument 14
Measuring Preparation 20
FNC Key 41
Start-Up Programs 47
Applications 54
Setting-Out via PC 78
Coding 80
Menu 85
Saving Data 116
Safety Directions 124
Care and Storage 138
Technical Data 145
Corrections and Formulae 149
Accessories 152
Index 153
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 3 Contents - Overview

Contents
Introduction ................................................... 8 Centring with Laser Plummet, Coarse Level-Up ......... 28
Special Features ......................................................... 8 Accurate Levelling-Up with Electronic Level................ 29
Important Components ................................................ 9 Laser Intensity ........................................................... 29
Technical Terms and Abbreviations ............................ 10 Centring with Shifting Tribrach ................................... 30
Area of Applicability ................................................... 12 Hints for Positioning ................................................... 30
PC Software Package Leica SurveyOffice .................. 13 User Entries .............................................................. 31
Entry of Numeric Values ................................................. 31
Entry of Alphanumeric Values ......................................... 32
Operating the Instrument ........................... 14 Inserting Characters/Numbers ........................................ 32
Keypad ..................................................................... 14 Deleting Letters/Numbers ............................................... 33
Trigger Key ............................................................... 17 Character Set ................................................................. 34
Buttons ..................................................................... 17 Point Search ............................................................. 35
Symbols .................................................................... 18 Wildcard Search ............................................................. 37
Menu Tree ................................................................ 19 Measuring ................................................................. 38
Station Block .................................................................. 39
Measuring Preparation ............................... 20
Unpacking ................................................................. 20 FNC Key ....................................................... 41
Batteries .................................................................... 21 EDM Change ............................................................ 41
Battery Charger ......................................................... 22 REC (Storing) ............................................................ 42
Battery Charger GKL111 ................................................. 22 Laser Pointer ............................................................. 42
Battery Charger GKL122 ............................................... 24 Tracking .................................................................... 42
Inserting / Replacing Battery ........................................... 25 Target Offset ............................................................. 43
Powering the Total Station from an External Power Check Tie .................................................................. 44
Supply ....................................................................... 26 Height Determination Of Remote Points ..................... 45
Setting Up the Tripod ................................................. 27 Delete Last Record .................................................... 46
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Contents, continued
Start-Up Programs ...................................... 47 Tie Distance .............................................................. 59
Setting Job ................................................................ 48 1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C) .................................... 59
Setting Station ........................................................... 49 2. Radial Methods (A-B, A-C) .......................................... 61
Known Point ................................................................... 49 Extended Display ............................................................ 62
Set Manually ................................................................... 49 Error ............................................................................... 62
Height Transfer ............................................................... 50 Area Computation ..................................................... 63
Orientation ................................................................ 51 Free Station .............................................................. 65
Method 1: Set Orientation ............................................... 51 Measuring Facilities ........................................................ 66
Method 2: Measure Target Points ................................... 52 Computation Procedure .................................................. 67
Display of Computed Orientation .................................... 53 Station Setup .................................................................. 67
Displaying Residuals ...................................................... 53 Measurements ................................................................ 68
Useful Information .......................................................... 53 Results ........................................................................... 69
Residuals ....................................................................... 70
Error Messages .............................................................. 71
Applications ................................................. 54 Reference Line .......................................................... 72
Introduction ............................................................... 54 Definition of the Base Line .............................................. 72
Surveying .................................................................. 55 Reference Line ............................................................... 74
Setting Out ................................................................ 56 Reference Line ............................................................... 75
Setting Out Coordinates from Memory ............................ 56 Orthogonal Setout .......................................................... 76
Manual Input of Setting Out Values ................................. 56 Notes .............................................................................. 77
Polar Setout .................................................................... 57
Orthogonal Setout .......................................................... 57
Cartesian Setout ............................................................. 57
Setting-Out via PC ....................................... 78
Example ......................................................................... 58
Errors ............................................................................. 58 Coding .......................................................... 80
Quick Code ............................................................... 84
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Contents, continued
Menu ............................................................. 85 Saving Data .................................................116
Quick Settings ........................................................... 85 Start-Up Programs ................................................... 116
Settings ..................................................................... 86 Job ............................................................................... 116
System Settings .............................................................. 86 Station .......................................................................... 116
Angle Settings ................................................................ 89 Orientation .................................................................... 117
Unit Settings ................................................................... 92 Applications .............................................................. 118
EDM Settings .................................................................. 93 Measuring Application .................................................. 118
Communication .............................................................. 98 Survey Application ........................................................ 118
Date and Time ................................................................ 99 Setting-Out Application ................................................. 118
Data Manager ......................................................... 100 Tie Distance Application ............................................... 119
VIEW / EDIT DATA ....................................................... 100 Area Application ........................................................... 119
Delete Memory ............................................................. 105 Free Station Application ................................................ 119
Data Download ............................................................. 106 Reference Line Application ........................................... 121
Statistics ....................................................................... 107 Functions ................................................................ 122
Messages and Warnings .............................................. 108 Determination of the Height of Remote Points .............. 122
Determining Instrument Errors ................................. 109 Target Offset ................................................................. 122
Line-Of-Sight Error (Hz-Collimation) ............................. 110 Correction Parameters ............................................ 122
V-Index (Vertical Index Error) ........................................ 110 EDM ............................................................................. 122
Determining The Line-Of-Sight Error (c) ........................ 111 Atmospheric Corrections .............................................. 122
Determining V-Index ..................................................... 112 Coding .................................................................... 123
Possible Messages when Determining Instrument OSW-Coding ................................................................ 123
Errors ........................................................................... 113 GSI-Coding ................................................................... 123
System Information ................................................. 114 Fixed Points (Coordinates) ...................................... 123
RS232 .................................................................... 123
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Contents, continued
Safety Directions ....................................... 124 Checking and Adjusting ........................................... 141
Intended Use of Instrument ...................................... 124 Tripod ........................................................................... 141
Permitted Uses ............................................................. 124 Circular Level ............................................................... 141
Adverse Uses ............................................................... 124 Circular Level on the Tribrach ....................................... 141
Limits of Use ........................................................... 125 Laser Plummet ............................................................. 142
Responsibilities ....................................................... 125 Reflectorless EDM ........................................................ 143
Hazards of Use ....................................................... 126
Laser Classification ................................................. 130 Technical Data ........................................... 145
Integrated EDM (Infrared Laser) .................................. 131
Integrated EDM (Visible Laser) .................................... 132
Corrections and Formulae ........................ 149
Guide Light EGL ........................................................... 133
Laser Plummet ............................................................. 134
Atmospheric Correction ........................................... 149
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................... 135 Reduction Formulae ................................................ 151
FCC Statement (Applicable in U.S.) ......................... 137
Accessories ............................................... 152
Care and Storage....................................... 138
Transport ................................................................ 138 Index ........................................................... 153
In the Field .................................................................... 138
Inside Vehicle ............................................................... 139
Shipping ....................................................................... 139
Storage ................................................................... 139
Cleaning ....................................................................... 140
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 7 Contents
Introduction Special Features
The Leica Geosystems TC(R)702/ • Reflectorless measuring EDM
703/705 is a high quality electronic
total station designed for the • Large display, alphanumeric
construction site. keypad
Its innovative technology makes daily
surveying jobs easier. • Endless drive
The instrument is ideally suited for • Laser plummet

simple construction surveys and
setting out tasks. • Two axis compensator
The operation of the instrument's • Camcorder batteries

functions can be learned easily in a
short space of time. • Light, slender construction
• On-board software and data

memory
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Introduction 8 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Important Components
1 Optical sight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Integrated guide light EGL (optio-
nal)
3 Vertical drive
4 Battery GEB111 (optional)
5 Battery spacer for GEB111
6 Battery holder for GEB111/
GEB121/GAD39
7 Eyepiece; focussing graticule
8 Telescope focusing ring
9 Detachable carrying handle with
mounting screws
10 Serial interface RS232
11 Foot screws
12 Objective with integrated Electro-
optic Distance Meter (EDM)
13 Battery adapter GAD39 for 6 sin-
gle cells (optional)
15 Display
16 Keypad
17 Circular level
18 On/Off key
19 Trigger key
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 Horizontal drive
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 9 Introduction
Technical Terms and Abbreviations
ZA = Line of sight / collimation
SA
axis
SA ZA
V Telescope axis = line from the reticle
to the centre of the objective.
ZA SA = Standing axis
KA Vertical rotation axis of the total
KA station.
KA = Tilting axis
Horizontal rotation axis of the
VK
telescope (Trunion axis).
V = Vertical angle / zenith angle
KA VK = Vertical circle
Hz With graduated scale for reading the
V-angle.
HK Hz = Horizontal angle
HK = Horizontal circle
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With graduated scale for reading the
SA SA Hz-angle.
Technical Terms and Abbreviations, continued
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Standing axis Line-of-sight V-index Plumb line / Zenith Reticle
nclination error (Hz- (Vertical index Compensator
collimation) error)
Angle between The line-of-sight With horizontal Direction of Point on the Glass plate
plumb line and error is the line-of-sight the gravity. The plumb line above within the
standing axis. deviation from V-circle reading compensator the observer. telescope
the perpendicular should be exactly defines the engraved with
between the 90°(100gon). plumb line within the cross hair
tilting axis and The deviation the instrument. lines.
the line-of-sight. from this values
This can be is termed V-
eleminated by index (i).
measuring in
both faces.
TechnicalTerms and Abbreviations, continued Area of Applicability
SD Indicated meteorological This User Manual is valid for all
E, N, H corrected slope distance instruments in the TPS700 Perfor-
between instrument tilting axis mance Series.
and centre of prism/laser spot
SD (TCR) TC Instruments are equipped with an
hr
HD Indicated meteorological invisible infrared EDM. The TCR In-
corrected horizontal distance struments are also equipped with a
dH visible red laser for reflectorless
dH Height difference between measuring.
station and target point
hi hr Reflector height above ground Sections only valid for TCR
HD instruments are marked accordingly.
hi Instrument height above
ground
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E0 Station coordinate (Easting)

E0, N0, H0 N0 Station coordinate (Northing)
H0 Station height
E Easting of target point
N Northing of target point
H Height of target point
PC Software Package Leica SurveyOffice
The software package Leica Program content
SurveyOffice is used to exchange
data between the TPS700 and the After successful installation the • Settings:
PC. It contains several auxiliary following programs appear: General settings for all
programs to support your use of the SurveyOffice applications (e.g.
instrument. • Data Exchange Manager: interface parameter).
For data exchange of coordinates, • External Tools:
Installation on the PC measurements, codelists and Access to Format Manager (user-
The installation program for the Leica output formats between instrument defined output formats) and TPS
SurveyOffice can be found on the and PC. Setup (user-defined basic
CD-ROM supplied. Please note that • Codelist Manager: settings). Additional software
the Leica SurveyOffice can only be For creating and processing of packages can be called directly
installed under the operating systems codelists. from here.
MS Windows 95, Windows 98 and • Software Upload: • Exit:
Windows NT4.0. For loading/deleting system Quits the SurveyOffice.
software, application programs • Register:
To install, start the program and EDM-software as well as Register type of instrument and
"setup.exe" in the directory system/application texts. additional objects (e.g. formats) or
\SOffice\"Language"\Disk1 on the Before the Software Upload, programs.
CD-ROM and follow the installation always insert a charged
program prompts. When using battery into the instrument. For more information about
TPS700 instruments, select the • Coordinate Editor: Leica SurveyOffice, please
option "Standard" or "User defined" Import/Export, creation and refer to the comprehensive
and also select TPS700 Tools. processing of co-ordinate files. Online Help.
Operating the Instrument Keypad
The On/Off key is located on the Buttons Symbols
side cover of the TC(R)702/703/705
to avoid inadvertently switching the Focus bar Data entry keys
instrument off. Currently processed field Entry of numbers, letters, and
or button special characters
Pt 13
hr 1.700 m
I Navigation
Hz 135°54'23"
V 102°12'48" RL keys
HD ----.--- m The navigation
<SETUP> keys have
different
functions
depending on
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the application.
All displays shown are

Fixed keys - 2nd level Fixed keys
examples. Local software
Functions on second key level. Keys with
versions may differ from the basic
Can be activated by pressing permanently defined
version.
and the corresponding fixed functions (e.g.
keys. ENTER, SHIFT).
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Keypad, continued
Fixed keys Key combinations
Measure distance and angles; -> + ESC -> +
record measured values.
Access to distance measuring Quit a dialog or the edit mode with
Measure distance and angles; activation of the "previous" value.
functions and distance corrections
display measured values Return to next higher level.
(ppm).
without recording.
Key, programmable with
function from the FNC menu. -> + PgUP-> +
Starts application programs. Quick-access to measurement- "Page Up" = scrolling upwards if

supporting functions. several displays are available in one
Switches the electronic level
dialog.
on/off. The laser plummet is
automatically switched on with
the electronic level. -> +
PgDN-> +
Switches to the second key Access to Data Manager, instrument
level (EDM, FNC, MENU, settings and adjustments. "Page Down" = scrolling downwards
illumination, ESC) and if several displays are available in
switching between one dialog.
alphanumeric/numeric -> +
character set.
Switches the display illumination on
Deletes character/field; stops
and off and activates the display
EDM.
heating if the instrument temperature
Confirms an entry; continue to is less than -5°C).
the next field.
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Keypad, continued
Navigation keys Data entry keys The exact function of these
keys will be covered in more
/ / /
detail at the appropriate
.. Entry of numbers and
points in the User Manual.
The navigation keys can take on a letters/special characters.
range of functions depending on the Entry of the decimal point
context in which they are used: and special characters.
• Control of the focus Change between positive/

• Control of the cursor negative sign; entry of
• Page through a selection special characters.
• Selection and confirmation of
parameters When a data entry key is pressed,
the corresponding number is called.
In alphanumeric data entry mode,
each key is used for the entry of 3
letters and a digit.
If the key is repeatedly pressed
quickly, the next character (letter,
special character, number) is called.
If the key is not pressed again within
approximately 1 second, the
character is applied as an entry.

Trigger Key Buttons
Important buttons :
PtNr : M13
hr : 1.600 m SET Sets displayed value and
leaves dialog.
Hz : 236°56'14" OK Accepts message displayed
V : 91°12'23" or dialog and leaves dialog.
HD : 123.569 m
EXIT Leaves a function/
<SETUP> application or menu
prematurely. Changed
values are not set.
TC700Z63 PREV Back to last active dialog.
<SETUP>
Three settings are possible for the Buttons are a range of commands Menu/application-specific
trigger key. It can be assigned the appearing in the bottom line of the buttons are explained in the
function ALL or DIST, or it can be display. They can be selected with relevant sections.
disabled. the navigation keys and activated
with . Other buttons may become
The key can be activated in the available depending on the active
configuration menu (see section function or application.
"Menu/System settings").

Symbols
Depending on software version , , Indicates that several pages Status symbol "EDM type"
different symbols are displayed are available which can be
indicating a particular operating IR Infrared EDM (invisible) for
selected with and measuring with prisms and
status.
. reflective targets.
A double arrow indicates RL Reflectorless EDM (visible)

I, II Indicates telescope face I or
selection fields. for measuring with all targets.
II (refer also to "System
settings").
The desired parameter can be Status symbol "Battery capacity"
selected using the navigation keys Indicates that Hz is set to "left The battery symbol indicates
. side angle measurement" the level of the remaining
(anti-clockwise). battery capacity (75% full
Selection fields can be left with as
shown in the example).
well as with or . Compensator status:
Compensator switched on, 1
axis or 2 axes. Status symbol "Shift"
was pressed or
Compensator switched off. switching between
alphanumeric / numeric
character set.

Menu Tree
+ QUICK SETTINGS CALIBRATION
Contrast : 50% 1 HZ-COLLIMATION

MENU
Tilt Corr : 1-Axis 2 V-INDEX
QUICK SETTINGS
USER-Key : IR<=>RL
ALL SETTINGS
TRIGGER-Key: ALL
DATA MANAGER
CALIBRATION
SYSTEM INFO
SETTINGS SYSTEM INFO
<EXIT> Free Jobs : 3
1 SYSTEM SETTING Tilt Corr. : Off
2 ANGLE SETTING USER-Key : REC
Opening an menu item 3 UNIT SETTING TRIGGER-Key : DIST
4 EDM SETTING Battery : 50%
.. Shortcut by pressing the 5 COMMUNICATION Instr. Temp : 21°C
corresponding data entry 6 DATE/TIME DSP Heater : Off
key.
Calibration Values
Hz-Coll. : -0.015g
or DATA MANAGER
V-Index : +0.008g
<SW>
Menu selection. 1 VIEW / EDIT DATA
2 INITIALIZE MEMORY
Execute. 3 DATA DOWNLOAD Depending on the user
4 MEMORY STATISTIC interface the sequence and
<EXIT> Leave the menu. Back to arrangement of menu items
"Measure". may be different.

Measuring Preparation
8
Unpacking
4
Remove TC(R)702/703/705 from transport case and check for completeness: 1 Data cable Lemo0/RS232
(optional)
2 Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for
1 steep angles (optional)
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2 3 Counterweight for eyepiece for
3 steep angles (optional)
4 Removable tribrach GDF111/
4
GDF121(optional)
5 Battery charger and accessories
5 (optional)
11 6 Allen key (2x)
Adjusting pins (2x)
12 8 Sun filter (optional)
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10 Mains adapter for battery charger
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11 Mini prism rod (optional)

14 12 Total station
8
13 Mini prism + holder (optional)
14 Mini target plate (only for TCR
9 instruments)
15
15 Protective cover / Lens hood
10 16 16 Tip for mini prism (optional)
Measuring Preparation 20 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Batteries
Only use batteries, battery 8
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chargers and accessories
recommended by Leica 14
Geosystems.
GEB121 GEB111 Individual cells in the

battery adapter GAD39
Your Leica Geosystems instrument is Six individual cells produce a voltage

operated with rechargable plug-in of 9 Volts. The battery indicator in the
batteries. The Pro battery (GEB121) display is designed for a voltage of 6
or the Basic battery (GEB111) is Volts (internal battery GEB111/
recommended for TPS700 Perfor- GEB121) and a voltage of 12 Volts
mance Series instruments. As an (external battery). For this reason the
option, six individual cells can be charge state of individual cells is not
used with the appropriate battery indicated correctly. The battery
adapter GAD39. adapter with individual cells should
therefore be used as a
backup. The advantage of individual
cells is the low self-discharge rate -
even over longer periods of time.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 21 Measuring Preparation

Battery Charger Battery Charger GKL111
8 The battery chargers GKL111 or Vehicle

GKL122 are used to charge the connection
4 batteries. Please refer to the cable
corresponding battery charger user Mains
manual for more information. connection cable
In order to fully extend

battery capacity it is
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absolutely necessary to
carry out 3 to 5 complete Battery charger GKL111
charging/discharging cycles
with the new GEB111/ Using the Basic battery charger Connect battery charger GKL111 to
GEB121 batteries. GLK111 one Basic / Pro battery can mains or inside the vehicle.
be charged. Charging can be carried Insert battery GEB111/GEB121 into
out via a mains socket using the the charger so that the metal
power supply unit or via the vehicle contacts of the charger and of the
connection cable inside vehicles (12V battery connect and the battery is
or 24V). locked in place.
The continuously lit green lamp
indicates the charging process.

Battery Charger GKL111, continued
14
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As soon as the green lamp is flashing Slide battery holder with inserted
the battery is charged and can be battery into the instrument. Now the
removed from the charger. Charging instrument is ready for measuring
time is 1 to 2 hours. and can be switched on.
Insert charged battery into the battery
holder of your instrument. Pay
attention to the correct polarity Find more information in section
(corresponding to the diagram in the "Inserting / Replacing Battery" or the
battery cover). instruction leaflet for the charger
GKL111.

Battery Charger GKL122
8 Vehicle connection cable Charger The battery chargers are

GKL23 intended for indoor use only.
4 Charger GKL122
Use a battery charger in a dry room
only, never outdoors. Charge
batteries only at an ambient
Power temperature between 10°C and 30°C
cable ( 50°F to 86°F ). We recommend a
Charging temperature of 0°C to +20°C (32°F to
cable 68°F) for storing the batteries.
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Adapter plate Adapter plate
GDI121 GDI121
The Professional charger (GKL122) The adapter plate can be connected

will charge up to four batteries, either to the Pro charger (GKL122) or to the
from a 220V or 110V mains using the GKL23 charger, and enables two Pro
mains plug or from the 12V or 24V / Basic batteries to be charged
source provided by the cigarette simultaneously.
lighter in a vehicle. At any one time,
either two Pro / Basic batteries and For instructions on how to use the
two batteries with 5-pin sockets can charger, refer to the user manual on
be charged or, by using the adapter the charger.
plate (GDI121), four Pro / Basic
batteries.

Inserting / Replacing Battery
Insert battery correctly (note 8

pole markings on the inside
of the battery cover). Check and 14
insert battery holder true to side into
the housing.
• For type of battery see section

"Technical Data".
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If the battery GEB121 or the
battery adapter GAD39 for
1. Remove battery holder. 3. Insert battery into battery holder. six individual cells is used, the spacer
for the GEB111 must be removed
from the battery holder prior to
inserting the battery.
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2. Remove battery and replace. 4. Insert battery holder into
instrument.
Powering the Total Station from an External Power Supply
8 To comply with electromagnetic The cables supplied by Leica
compatibility (EMC) requirements Geosystems are fitted with a ferrite
4 when supplying the TC(R)702/703/ core as standard. If you intend to use
705 instruments from an external older cables that are not fitted with a
power supply, it is necessary to fit a ferrite core, the cables must be fitted
so-called ferrite core to the cable with a ferrite core prior to use.
used to connect the instrument to the You can order ferrite cores from your
external power supply. Leica Geosystems representative
(spare part number for the ferrite
core: 703707).
The Lemo connector with
the ferrite core must always
be at the instrument end of the lead. To fit the core, open it and clip it onto
the cable close to the Lemo
connector before the cable is used
with a TC(R)702/703/705 instrument
(approx. 2 cm from the Lemo
connector).

Setting Up the Tripod
8
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14
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1. 1.
1. 2.
When setting up the tripod Careful handling of tripod
2. pay attention to a horizontal
position of the tripod plate. • Check all screws and bolts for
2. correct fit.
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Heavy inclinations of the tripod plate • During transport always use the
must be corrected with the tribrach cover supplied.
footscrews. Scratches and other damages can
1. Loosen the clamping screws on result in poor fit and measuring
the tripod legs, pull out to the inaccuracies.
required length and tighten the • Use the tripod only for surveying
screws. tasks.
2. In order to guarantee a firm
foothold sufficiently press the
tripod legs into the ground.
When pressing the legs into the
ground note that the force must be
applied along the legs.

Centring with Laser Plummet, Coarse Level-Up
8
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4
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1. Place the instrument onto the 4. Position tripod legs so that the 7. Move the tripod legs to centre the
tripod head. Tighten central fixing laser beam is aimed to the ground circular level. The instrument is
screw of tripod slightly. point. now roughly levelled-up.
2. Turn footscrews of tribrach into its 5. Firmly press in tripod legs.
centre position. 6. Turn the footscrews of the tribrach
3. Switch on laser plummet with to centre the laser beam exactly
The electronic level appears in the over the ground point.
display.

Accurate Levelling-Up with Electronic Level Laser Intensity
1. Switch on electronic level with If the electronic level is centered the Changing the laser intensity 8
In the case of insuffient levelling- instrument is levelled-up.
External influences and the surface 14
up an inclined level symbol
appears. conditions may require the
adjustment of the intensity of the
laser. The intensity of the laser
plummet can be adjusted in 25%
steps as required.
20" 20"
20" 20"
2. Centre the electronic level by 3. Check centring with the laser

turning the footscrews. plummet and re-centre if Min. 50% Max
necessary. 5. The indicated laser intensity is set,
and the function terminated, with
4. Switch off the electronic level and the <OK> button .
the laser plummet with or .
Laser plummet and electronic

level are activated together
with .
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Centring with Shifting Tribrach Hints for Positioning
8
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4
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Positioning over pipes or
depressions
If the instrument is equipped with a 1. Loosen screw. In some circumstances, the laser
shifting tribrach it can be aligned to 2. Shift instrument. spot is not visible (e.g. over pipes). In
the ground point by slight shifting. 3. Fix instrument by turning screw. this case, the laser spot can be made
visible by placing a sheet of transpa-
rent material over the end of the pipe.

User Entries
Entry of Numeric Values 1. Enter new value 2. Edit value displayed 8
Numeric fields can contain only Replace value displayed by new Changing only a few digits in the 14
numeric values, the negative sign value: value displayed:
and the decimal point. Examples of Move the focus to the required input Move the focus to the required input
numeric fields are: Hz (horizontal field using the navigation keys field using the navigation keys
angle), E (Easting coordinate), hi ( and ). Type the numeric ( and ) . The key opens
(instrument height).
value and the decimal point using the Edit mode and places the cursor on
numeric keys. The sign can be the character on the extreme right of
Numeric values can be entered in
changed from positive to negative the field. The key opens Edit
two ways:
and vice versa at any time during
mode and places the cursor on the
data entry using the (±) key. character on the extreme left of the
concludes the entry and the focus field. Move the cursor to the
jumps to the next input field. character to be changed using the
and keys. Type the required
digit. concludes the entry and the
focus jumps to the next input field. If
the entry is not to be confirmed,
press and the old value will
be recalled.

Entry of Alphanumeric Values Inserting Characters/Numbers
8 Alphanumeric fields can contain both For example, the ( ) key is used When edit mode is active, it is
numeric and alphanumeric entries. possible to insert single characters in
4 to enter the letters S, T and U.
Examples of alphanumeric fields are: existing entries using .
PtID, Code, Attribute. Press once to enter S, twice for
Alphanumeric entries can be made in T, three times for U and four times for If a character is missed during data
two ways as for numeric values: 1. If the required letter is missed, entry, (e.g. 15 instead of 125), then
Make a new entry or edit an existing simply keep pressing the key, S the missing character can be inserted
entry (for a description see numeric appears again after 1, then T, and so later.
values). on. (see section "Character set").
1. Position the cursor on the "1" digit
To make it possible to enter
using the / keys.
alphanumeric characters (letters,
special characters), the key -15
must be used to switch to the α data 2. inserts a character (0 in
entry mode. The icon appears in numeric fields, a space in
the display. In α data entry mode, alphanumeric fields) to the right of
each key is used to enter 3 letters the "1" digit.
and one digit.
-105
3. key inserts the required digit.

-125
4. Confirm entry/change with .

Deleting Letters/Numbers
When edit mode is active, individual Numeric values are If the focus is on an input 8
characters in an entry can be deleted displayed in a fixed format field, but edit mode is not
with digits after the decimal point, 14
using the key. active, deletes the entire entry. If
even if the digits are zero. Digits after
the decimal point are not deleted by is pressed again, the old value is
Example:
, but set to zero. restored.
1ABC32 1AB32
The cursor jumps to the next

character. If you press
repeatedly, character after character
is deleted until the input field is
empty.
Pressing again restores the entry
as it was prior to editing.

Character Set
8 In data fields where searches are

Numeric Alphanumeric Character Set
Character Set performed for point numbers or
4 codes, it is also possible to enter the
Key Numeric Alpha1 Alpha2 Alpha3 Alpha4 "*" character.
0 / $ % 0
Sign
. # @ & .
+/- In the alphanumeric character set,
+/- * ? ! - "+" and "-" are treated as normal
1 S T U 1 alphanumeric characters. i.e. they
have no mathematical function.
2 V W X 2
3 Y Z [space] 3 Special characters
* Place holder for WILDCARD point
4 J K L 4 searches (see section "Wildcard
5 M N O 5 Search").
6 P Q R 6
"+" / "-" appears only in the
7 A B C 7 first position of an entry.
8 D E F 8
In edit mode, the position of
9 G H I 9 the decimal point cannot be
changed. The decimal point is
skipped.

Point Search
The point search is a global function Direct search Fixpoint The point found is a fixed 8
used by applications to search for point.
By entering an actual point number 14
internally stored measuring points or Measurement The point found is
(e.g. "P13") all points with the
coordinates. a measured point.
corresponding point number are
It is possible for the user to limit the
found. 2/5 The point found is point
point search to a particular job or to
number 2 of a total of 5
search the whole memory.
Example: points in this relevant
job.
Job : PROJ_EAST Input: "P13" Scroll within all points
As an example, 2 fixed points and 3 matched.
Fixed points are always displayed measurements are found. You can <FINDPT> Re-enter the search
first matching the relevant search page through the match selection criteria.
criteria. If several points meet the using . As an example, a
search conditions then the points are possible sequence is shown below.
arranged depending on "age". The If no suitable point can be
instrument always finds the current found the user is notified by
fixed point first. FIND POINT 2/5
the error message "Point not found"
Job : PROJ_EAST
or "Database empty".
PtID : P13
E : 128.400 m
N : 244.000 m
H : 2.500 m
Type : Fixpoint
<EXIT> <FINDPT> <OK>

Point Search, continued
8 Point search is always started with Point number Time of recording
the last recorded point.
4 The last entered/measured points are
displayed first; fixed points before Fixed points
measured points.
Scroll through the list of ... ....

points found. P13 14:52:10
... ....
Found:
Point
P13, fixed point, time: 15:34:55 found P13 15:34:55
P13, measurement, time: 14:59:01 first ... ....
TC700Z89
P13, measurement, time: 15:46:12 ... ....
P13, measurement, time: 16:18:38 ... ....
... ....
P13, fixed point, time: 14:52:10
P13 14:59:01
to start of list !
... ....
... ....
P13 15:46:12
P13 16:18:38
At the end of the measured ... .....
points the search returns to
Measurements
the beginning of the fixed
points.

Wildcard Search
The Wildcard search is indicated by a Examples: Definitions 8

"*" . The asterisk is a place holder for Fixpoint The point found is a fixed 14
any following sequence of * all points of any length are
point.
characters. found.
Measurement The point found is a
Wildcards are always used if the A all points with exactly the measured point.
point number is not fully known, or if point number "A" are found. 2/5 The point found is point
a batch of points is to be searched number 2 of a total of 5
for. A* all points of any length points in this relevant
starting with "A" are found job.
(e.g.: A9, A15, ABCD) Scroll within all points
FINDPOINT found.
*1 all points of any length with
Job : PROJ_4 a "1" at the second place <FINDPT> Re-enter the search
PtID : S* are found criteria.
(e.g.: A1, B12, A1C)
Starts point search. A*1 all points of any length with

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

Measuring
8 After switching on and setting up Example of a possible measuring Angles are permanently
correctly, the total station is display: displayed. At the time of
4 immediately ready for measuring. pressing the key a distance
measurement is triggered.
PtID : M13 The angle values and
hr : 1.600 m distance are stored in the
internal memory or
Hz : 236°56'14" downloaded via serial
V : 91°12'23" interface.
HD : 123.569 m
Triggers a distance
TC700Z25 <QCODE> <Hz0> <SETUP> measurement and shows this
on the display. Angles are
displayed independently of
Displays the distance measurement.
In the measuring display calling all Indicates further displays with The displayed distance
functions/applications under FNC, additional data (e.g. dH, SD, remains valid until it is
EDM, PROG, MENU, LIGHT, LEVEL- E, N, H, ....) replaced by a new distance
and LASER-PLUMMET is possible. measurement.
: Changes the display.
All displays shown are
examples. Local software <Hz0> Set the Hz-orientation to
versions may differ from the basic 0°00'00" / 0 gon.
version.

Station Block
This dialog generates a station block Procedure: Orientation: 8

without co-ordinates which can be <SETUP> This button in the The orientation is designated with the
evaluated by software. measuring display activates number and description of the target 14
the definition of station and point.
In the data output the data is made orientation.
available depending on the 2) Move cursor to "BsPt" and enter
evaluation possiblitie. The orientation orientation point number. Close
SETUP
is manual.
Stn : 100 entry with .
hi : 1.500 m 3) Manual input of a Hz value as
orientation or set <Hz0>.
BsPt: 101
BsBrg : 0°00'00" The orientation is continuously
displayed but can be modified in the
<EXIT> <JOB> <STN> <SET> edit mode.
Station:
TC700Z79
The station can be defined with a Buttons:

station name. <SET> The entries are registered
and the measuring display
1) Move cursor to "Stn" and enter is activated again.
station number as well as <STN> Starts manual input of the
instrument height "hi". Close entry station coordinates.
with .

Station Block , continued
8 Manual input of the station <PREV> Back to setup display.

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

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

and the measuring display is
activated again.
<ENH=0> The station co-ordinates

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

without saving.

FNC Key EDM Change
With "FNC" ( + ) different Application of individual functions are Shortcut to the function 8
functions are available. described in this section. "IR<=>RL".
14
Functions can also be started directly Change between the two EDM types
FUNCTIONS 1 20
from the different applications. IR (Infrared) and RL (Reflectorless).
New setting is displayed for about
1 IR<=>RL RL
Each function from the FNC one second.
2 REC
menu can be assigned to the
3 LASERPOINTER On
key (see section "Menu/ IR: Infrared: Distance
4 TRACKING OFF
Settings"). measurements with prisms.
<EXIT>
RL: Visible laser: Distance
Each function can be started measurements without prisms
either using the shortcut with up to 80m; with prisms from
FUNCTIONS 2
the corresponding data entry key or 1 km.
5 OFFSET selected with / and the
Find more information in section
6 CHECK TIE selection confirmed with . In this "EDM Settings".
7 REMOTE HEIGHT (REM) User Manual only the shortcut
8 DEL. LAST REC. (DLR) method of starting the functions is
given.
<EXIT>
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 41 FNC Key

REC (Storing) Laser Pointer Tracking
8 Shortcut to the function Shortcut to the function Shortcut to the function
"REC". "LASERPOINTER". "TRACKING".
4
Actual measured data is stored by Switches on or off the visible laser Switches on or off the tracking
0
"REC" to the internal memory or via beam for illuminating the target point. measurement mode. The new setting
the serial interface. The new setting is displayed for is displayed for approx. one second
approx. one second and then set. and then set. The function can only
By activating "REC" the following be activated from within the same
actions are carried out: EDM type and prism type.
• Recording a measurement block.
The following options are available:
• Incrementing of current point
number.
EDM Type Tracking measurement
mode
Off <=> On
IR IR-Fine <=> IR_Track
IR-Fast <=> IR-Track
RL RL-Short <=> RL-Track
The last active measurement mode

remains set when the instrument is
switched off.
FNC Key 42 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Target Offset
Shortcut to the function <EXIT> Leaves the function and 8
"OFFSET". 3D OFFSET returns to the application
PtID : 23 from which the function was 14
If it is not possible to set up the hr : 1.500 m started.
reflector directly, or it is not possible L_Offset : 2.200 m 20
Changes to 2D target offset
to aim the target point directly, the T_Offset : 3.660 m
H_Offset : 1.780 m (without entry of the height
offset values (length, cross and/or offset).
height offset) can be entered. The Mode: Permanent
values for the angle and distances <EXIT> <SET>
The period of applicability can be set
are calculated directly for the target as follows:
point. Procedure:
1. Enter the point ID and the reflector
Reset after The offset values are
height REC reset to 0 after the point
Measurement Offset PT.
2. Enter the offset values (length, is saved.
Point
cross and/or height) as per the
Offs.Cross - Permanent The offset values are
sketch
+
applied to all further

gth
3. Define the period for which the measurements.

-
Ln
offset is to apply.
gth
fs.
Ln
4. <SET> calculates the corrected

Of
fs.
values and jumps to the

Of
The function can only be

application from which the offset
Offs.Cross + started in the applications
function was started. The
"Measuring" and "Surveying". The
corrected angle and distances are
offset values are always reset to 0
Elev. +: displayed as soon as a valid
Offset point is
when the application is quit.
distance measurement has been
TC700Z96
higher than triggered or exists.

measurement
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 43 FNC Key

Check Tie
8 Shortcut to the function
"CHECK TIE". CHECK TIE
4 Brg : 85°19'35"
Calculation and display of the slope Hdist: 9.011 m
0
and horizontal distance, height Sdist: 9.059 m
difference, azimuth, and co-ordinate dE : 8.768 m
differences between the last two dN : 2.077 m
measured points. Valid distance dH : 0.939 m
measurements are required for the <EXIT>
calculation
( , ). The function can only be started in
the "Measuring" and "Surveying"
applications. New measurements
must be made after changing to a dif-
ferent application.
Sdist
Azi
Important Messages Meaning
N dH Check tie not possible! The function can only be activated in the
"Measuring" and "Surveying" applications.
Hdist Less than 2 valid The values cannot be calculated as there
measurements! exist less than 2 valid measurements.
TC700Z91
FNC Key 44 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Height Determination Of Remote Points
Shortcut to the function Measure base point: Determine remote point: 8
"REMOTE HEIGHT (REM)".
1. Enter point number and prism 3. Aim at the remote point with the 14
height. telescope .
20
Remote point BASE POINT Pt1 REMOTE POINT Pt2
Pt1 : 100
Pt1 : 100 Pt2 : 101
hr : 1.600 m dH : 8.346 m
HD : ----.--- m H : 512.042 m
Height diff. HD : 70.571 m
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <NEWBASE> <MEAS>

e
distanc
Slope 2. Trigger distance measurement and 4. Store with <MEAS> measured
indication of horizontal distance data of the remote point. No new
(HD) with <MEAS>. distance measurement is carried
TC700Z15
out.
Base point <MEAS> Measure and record the
base point. Height (H) and height difference (dH)
Points directly above the base prism as function of actual V-angle and
can be determined without a prism at measured distance to base point are
the target point. computed and displayed immediately.
<NEWBASE> Enter and measure a

new base point.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 45 FNC Key

Delete Last Record
8 Shortcut to the function "DEL. Important messages Meaning
LAST REC. (DLR)".
4 Not permitted to delete record Function "DELETE LAST RECORD" is
This function deletes the last outside "Surveying" or in only active in applications "Surveying"
0 "MEASURING" and "MEASURING".
recorded data block. This can be
either a measurement block or a Output set to RS232 Current setting for data storage is
code block. "RS232" (see section
"Configuration"). Measured data has
DELETE LAST RECORD been output via interface and so
cannot be deleted in the field memory.
Not permitted to delete this record Record cannot be deleted because
SURE TO DELETE ? last data set was not registered either
in "Surveying" nor in "MEASURING".
Last record has been deleted The last record has been already
deleted. Function cannot be activated
<NO> <YES> any more.
Deleting the last record is not

reversible !
Only records can be deleted

which were recorded in
"Surveying" or in "Measuring".
FNC Key 46 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Start-Up Programs
Start-up programs are a set of .. Shortcut to a start-up Error messages: 8
functions for successful stations program by pressing the
setup and data management. The corresponding data entry "SET A JOB FIRST" 14
user can select start-up programs key "NO JOB IN SYSTEM"
individually. • No valid job set.
or > Carry out "SET JOB" and select a 20
Opens the program menu, valid job or generate a new one.
execute an application with Select or skip a start-up
. program. The selection is "SET A STATION FIRST"
marked by the black bar. "NO STATION IN SYSTEM"
• No valid station defined in the job.
SETTING OUT Execute the marked start-
> Carry out "SET STATION" and
up program.
define a valid station. Note that a
1[] SetJob <EXIT> Quits the start-up programs job was already set.
2[] SetStation and returns to the program
3[ ] SetOrientation menu or selection of a new "SET ORIENTATION FIRST"
4 Start application. "NO ORIENTATION IN SYSTEM"
• No orientation set in the job.
<EXIT> > Carry out "SET ORIENTATION"
and make sure that JOB and
Find further information about STATION are valid.
A "•" indicates that a job is set and individual start-up programs
that in the job set the last station/ on the subsequent pages !
orientation in the memory correspond
to the actual station/orientation.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 47 Start-Up Programs

Setting Job
8 All data is saved in JOBS, like Remarks Re-enter Job
directories. Jobs contain
4 <NEW> Defines a new job.
measurement data of different types 1/2 Job no 1 of a total of two Activates a display for input
(e.g. measurements, codes, fixed available jobs. of a new job name and
points, stations,...) and are
user.
0 individually manageable and can be
readout, edited or deleted separately.
<SET> Sets job and returns to
start-up program overview.
If a job was not yet defined and SELECT JOB 1/2
or REC is activated in "MEASURE" <EXIT> Back to start-up program
the system automatically generates a Job : Project_A05
overview.
job with name "DEFAULT". Oper : R.FISCHER
Using the SurveyOffice software Date : 04/07/1998
package TPS300/700 Tools "TPS Time : 16:42
All subsequent recorded data
setup" the number of available jobs is stored in this job/directory.
can be either set to 8 (mixed data <EXIT> <NEW> <SET>
management: measurements and Date and time are
fixed points) or to 16 (only automatically placed by the
measurements or only fixed points). system and cannot be
changed.
Selection
Using the arrow keys you can scroll
within the available jobs. Select the
desired job.
Start-Up Programs 48 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Setting Station Known Point Set Manually
Each co-ordinate computation relates If an entered point number cannot be 8

to the currently set station. SET STATION found in the internal memory then the
Therefore, at least station point plan Stn.: 200 manual input is activated 14
co-ordinates (E0, N0) are required. hi : 1.600 m automatically.
The station height can be entered
optionally. The co-ordinates can be E0 : 1000.000 m 1. Enter Point ID. 20
entered either manually or read from N0 : 1000.000 m
the internal memory. H0 : 1000.000 m 2. Enter co-ordinates and height.
<EXIT> <H0-TRANS> <SET> 3. <OK> : Sets and records station
co-ordinates. Return to "SET
1. Enter a point number from the STATION".
TC700Z86
H N
memory.
2. <SET>
Sets and records station co-
ordinates. Return to start-up
E0 program overview.
N0 E 3. Wildcard search enables the
global search for points in the
complete memory (all jobs).
: Extends the display.
<H0-TRANS> Starts the "HEIGHT

TRANSFER" function.

Height Transfer
8 The height transfer function defines Procedure: The following are displayed:
the height of the position of the 1. <H0-TRANS> in the "SET STATI- • Station name
4 instrument from measurements to a ON" display starts the height • Point ID of the target point
target point of known height. transfer and carries out a point • Calculated station height (H0) from
search using the wildcard criterion measurement in the corresponding
E,N,H
TC700Z92
0 (*), i.e. the last point measured/ telescope face. If measurements

entered is displayed first, fixed are performed in both telescope
Sdist points before measurements. face, the measurements are
2. Enter the required point number averaged.
E0,N0; for the target point or page through
H0 = ? Hdist the list of points found using If the calculated values for
. H0 in the first and second
telescope face vary by more than
3. / / <MEAS>:
10cm, an error message is displayed.
Measurement to the selected
The measurement does not need to
target point.
be repeated, H0_MEAN is calculated
HEIGHT TRANSFER 4. <RES>: display of the results.
in any case.
PtID: *
PF22 RESULTS <OK> Back to the SET STATION
Measurement Stn : STN1 display, H0 is set and only
hr : 1.670 m PtID : PF22 saved with <SET>.
HD : ---.--- m H0 I : 436.719 m <NEW> Starts a new measurement
dH : ---.--- m H0 II: 435.065 m <EXIT> Ends the height transfer,
<EXIT> <RES> <MEAS> Mean : 435.892 m returns to SET STATION
display (H0 is not set).
Expands the display. <EXIT><PREV> <NEW> <OK> <PREV> Back to the measurement
<MAN> Opens manual height entry. dialog.

Orientation Method 1: Set Orientation
This program enables an orientation Set any Hz-orientation Set Hz0 8

angle to be entered manually, or for
the orientation to be determined by By entering the Hz-angle the user Using button <Hz0> the orientation 14
measurement to points with known can set any Hz-orientation. can be set to 0.000 quickly and
co-ordinates. easily.
20
Orientation co-ordinates can be <Hz0> Set Hz-orientation to
either obtained from the internal ORIENTATION 0°00'00".
memory or entered manually. Using (Set new or confirm)
<SET> Confirms the orientation if
button <Hz0> the orientation can be no entry has been made, or
set to 0.000 quickly and easily. BsPt: 101
BsBrg: 0°00'00" sets and records the new
orientation if a new point ID
The system offers the following has been entered, or a new
possibilities: Hz-angle has been set.
<EXIT><Hz0> <COORD><SET>
• Set any Hz-value manually.
Moves cursor to input field Optionally, an alphanumeric
• With <Hz0> set Hz=0.000. "BsBrg". point number and a
description can be added to the
Enters new angle. orientation block.
• Orientation to target points with
known co-ordinates. Deletes field or sets to
0°00'00".

Method 2: Measure Target Points
8 For determining the orientation, a <COORD> Activates input/edit mode 1/I Status indication;
maximum of 5 target points with for entry of a known shows that first point
4 known co-ordinates can be used. orientation point. was measured in
telescope face I.
Dialog for orientation to 1/I II First point measured in
0 3. Target point
2. Target
several target points. telescope face I and II.
point
=0
ORIENTATION 1/I II dHz: After the first

Hz
BsPt : 201 measurement the

hr : 1.300 m finding of other target
Hz1
BsBrg: 236°56'14" points (or the same
dHz : +51°12'23" point when changing
dHD : 0.569 m the telescope position)
TC700Z14
1. Target
point
is easier by setting the
<MEAS> <SET> indicated angle
Orientation co-ordinates can be difference near to
either obtained from the internal 0°00'00" by turning the
<MEAS> An angle and a distance instrument.
memory or entered manually. measurement is triggered.
If no distance can be dHD: Difference between
If an orientation point number cannot measured only an angle
be found in the internal memory then horizontal distance to
measurement is made. target point computed
the instrument automatically activates
the manual entry of the co-ordinates. from co-ordinates and
the measured
distance.

Display of Computed Orientation Displaying Residuals Useful Information
<SET> Displays orientation results <RESI> Displays residuals. • If the orientation is only measured 8
if several target points are in telescope face II the Hz-
measured. 14
orientation is based on telesope
face II. If measured only in
ORIENTATION RESULT RESIDUALS 1/3 telescope face I or mixed the Hz-
orientation is based on telescope 20
NoPts : 2 BsPt : ABC1 face I.
Stn : 200 dHz : 0°00'23"
• The prism height may not be
HzCor . 123°00'23" dHD : -0.045 m
changed during measurements in
StDev : ± 0°00'08" dH : 0.075 m
the first and second telescope
face.
<EXIT> <RESI> <OK> <EXIT> <PREV> <OK>
• If a target point is measured
<OK> Sets computed Hz- TC700Z80
several times in the same
actual telescope face the last valid
orientation.
measurement is used for the
-) computation.
If more than one target point is D( design
dH
measured then the orientation is
computed using the "least squares dO
ffs
method". (+
dHz (+) )
dH: Height residuals

dHD: Correction on the horizontal
distance
dHz: Correction on Hz-angle.

Applications Introduction
8 Depending on local software With these onboard applications the Opens the program menus.
versions the contents of the functionality of the TC(R)702/703/705
4 displays (lines) described in this instruments is improved considerably.
section can differ. However, the As a result, the functionality is exten- PROGRAM
function of the relevant display ded and the daily surveying fieldwork 1 SURVEYING
remains the same. is made easier. By using internally 2 SETTING OUT
recorded values the user is mainly 3 TIE DISTANCE
0 Before starting an protected from entering incorrect 4 AREA (PLAN)
application, make sure the data. Points with given coordinates 5 FREE STATION
instrument is perfectly levelled up as well as measured points can be 6 REFERENCE LINE
and the station data is correctly set. used within the programs. <EXIT>
The following programs are available

Button functions in the internal memory: .. Start the required
application directly by
Triggers a distance • Surveying pressing the corresponding
measurement. • Setting Out data entry key.
• Tie Distance
Measures and records the Or
• Area
measured values.
• Free Station
• Reference Line Selects the desired
application.
When starting an
application the dialog with Opens the application and
the Start-up programs is activates the Start-up
called automatically (see programs.
section "Start-Up Programs").
Applications 54 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Surveying
With the program "Surveying" the Procedure: Measuring display 1 8
measuring of an unlimited number of
points is supported. The program can 1. Input of point number. 14
be compared to simple measuring. 2. Input of code, if required (see also SURVEYING 1
Only the guided stationing or "CODING") PtID : AB-12
orientation (see section "Start-Up 3. Enter new reflector height or hr : 1.600 m
Programs") and the additional display change the existing height. Code : Baum
for target co-ordinates are different. 4. Trigger and record measurements Hz : 123°12'34" 20
V : 79°56'45"
with , or (if REC is
HD : 412.883 m
assigned).
<EXIT> <QCODE>
<QCODE> Start the "Quick Code"
function Measuring display 2
Find further information Hz : 123°12'34"

about coding or about quick SD : 406.542 m
code in section "CODING". dH : 72.081 m
<EXIT> <QCODE>
TC700Z48
With / you can switch

quickly and easily between different Measuring display 3
Measured data can either be
recorded in the internal displays.
E : 1739.420 m
memory or output via serial interface N : 932.711 m
RS232 (see "Configuration / Interface H : 456.123 m
Parameter"). <EXIT> <QCODE>
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 55 Applications
Setting Out Setting Out Coordinates from Memory Manual Input of Setting Out Values
8 The application computes setting-out Input a point number. 1. Enter direction (Brg), horizontal
elements for the polar, cartesian or If the desired point number could not distance (Dist) and height (H) of
4 orthogonal setting out of points be found the system opens the setout point.
using either co-ordinates or manually manual co-ordinate entry
entered angle, horizontal distance automatically (see example). BEAR & DIST ENTRY
and height. Setting out differences
can be displayed continuously. 2D-SET OUT PtNr : ABC1
0 In the Setting out program three PtID : C1*
different displays are available Azi : 123°12'36"
P100 Dist : 123.569 m
showing setting out values
Fixpoint H : 12.456 m
corresponding to the relevant
Dist : 10.200 m
method.
dHz : +30°25'14" <EXIT> <PREV> <SET>
Switches the display and dHD : 4.782 m
method. <EXIT> <B&D> 2. <SET> : The entered data is set.
Calling the setting out dialog.
A point search with the wildcard <B&D> Switches the instrument to 3. Trigger measurement with or
criterion (*) is automatically "Manual input of setting out
performed on starting setting-out, i.e. values". .
4. The setout offsets are displayed in
the last point measured/entered is
the same way as with the polar
displayed first, fixed points before Changes to 3D set out.
setout.
measurements. Points can be easily
selected by scrolling through with
<PREV> Changes to 2D/3D setting
/ .
out (ref. to section "Setting
Additionally, the type of the point out co-ordinates from
found (fixed point or measured point) memory").
is displayed.
Polar Setout Orthogonal Setout Cartesian Setout
Normal indication of polar setout The position offset between Setting out is based on a coordinate 8
offsets dHz, dHD, dH. measured point and setout point is system and the offset is divided into a
indicated in a longitudinal and trans- north and east element. 14
versal element.
point to be setout point to
TC700Z42
be setout
Actual Actual 20
point to be
Actual
setout N
D
H
+dN
+d
+dHz +dE
+dT
dHz
+dL
TC700Z41
TC700Z47
E
dHz: Angle offset: positive if dL: Longitudinal offset: positive dE Easting offset between
point to be setout is to the if nominal point further setout and actual point.
right of the actual direction. away. dN Northing offset between
dHD: Longitudinal offset: positive dT: Transversal offset, setout and actual point.
if point to be setout is perpendicular to line-of-
further away. sight: positive if nominal
dH: Height offset: positive if point is to the right of
point to be setout is higher measured point.
than measured point.
Example Errors
8 By entering a wildcard (*), a group of No or invalid PtId or coords:

points can be found easily and set FIND POINT 3/6 • The point number entered is not
4 out one after the other. Job : Proj_A4 available.
PtID : C12 > Re-enter point number/co-
E : 735.482 m ordinates.
2D-SET OUT N : 633.711 m
PtID : C1* H : 141.581 m Invalid entries of data:
0 P100 Type : Fixpoint • Manually entered setting out data
Fixpoint <EXIT> <FINDPT> <OK> is incomplete (e.g. setting out
Dist : 10.200 m distance missing).
dHz : +30°25'14" > Check setout parameter and re-
<EXIT> Leaves point search without
dHD : 4.782 m enter.
selecting a point. Back to
<EXIT> <B&D>
setting-out.
<FINDPT> Re-enter the search
criteria.
Procedure:
1. Enter "C1*" in the "PtID" field. 4. <OK> Selects the required point
2. starts the point search and and returns to setting-out.
finds all points that meet the
search criterion (e.g. C10, C11,
C12, …)
3. Using you can page quickly
through the points found.
Tie Distance 1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C)
The application Tie Distance The user can choose between two 8
TC700Z85
N
0''
computes slope distance, horizontal different methods:
0'0
°0
distance, height difference and 14
=0
Hz
azimuth of two target points
TIE DISTANCE
measured online, selected from the Az 1-2
Memory or entered using the T101
Az 2-3
T202
Keypad.
1 Polygonal (A-B, B-C) 20
2 Radial (A-B, A-C) dSD 1-2
Distances and directions between dSD 2-3
two successive points are T303
determined and can be saved in the

<EXIT> 1. Enter desired point number and
internal memory (e.g 3 to 4).
reflector height for the first target
point.
TIE DISTANCE PT 1
Pt1 : T101
hr : 1.300
HD : 102.501 m
1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C), continued
8 2. Aim on target point and measure. Results <NewPt1> An additional missing line
( , / REC, <MEAS>) is computed. Program
4 Finally, the results are displayed. starts again (at point 1).
2.1 Variant on 2: instead of
measuring the target point, it can <NextPt2> Point 2 is set as starting
also be selected from the memory TIE DIST (Pt1-Pt2) point of a new missing line.
or entered using the keypad. New point (Pt 2) must be
0 (<COORD>) Pt1 : T101 measured.
Pt2 : T102
3. Enter desired point number and Hdist: 124.145 m
reflector height for the second Hdiff: 2.678 m
target point. The previously
measured point number is <EXIT> <NewPt1><NextPt2>
displayed.
Hdist Horizontal distance
TIE DIST PT 2 between point1 and point2.
Pt1 : T101 Hdiff Height difference between
Pt2 : T102 point1 and point2.
hr : 1.300 Sdist Slope distance between
HD : 102.501 m point1 and point2.
Brg Azimuth between point1
4. Aim on target point and measure. and point2.
( , / REC, <MEAS>)
2. Radial Methods (A-B, A-C)
2. Aim on target point and measure. Results 8

TC700Z103
Slope distance 1-2

N ( , / REC, <MEAS>)
Az 1-2 Slope 14
distance 1-3 Finally, the results are displayed.
Az 1-3
'
00'
2
2.1 Variant on 2: instead of
00'
Az 1-4 measuring the target point, it can

=0°
1 3 RADIAL DIST (1-2)

Hz
Centre
also be selected from the memory
point or entered using the keypad.
4 (<COORD>) Pt1 : 15 20
Pt2 : 16
Slope distance 1-4 3. Enter desired point number and Hdist: 2.359 m
reflector height for the second Hdiff: 1.003 m
1. Enter desired point number and target point. The previously
measured point number is <START> <NewCP> <NextRP>
reflector height for the first target
point. displayed.
<NewCP> Measure new centre

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

points and when displaying results, "No Distance measured"
4 additional angle and distance • Distance measurement has not
information can be displayed. been carried out or not saved.
> Make the measurement again.
TIE DIST PT 1
Pt1 : T101
0
hr : 1.300 m
HD : 102.501 m
Changes between displays

shown above and below.
TIE DIST PT 1
Pt1 : T101
hr : 1.300 m
Hz : 222°45'42"
V : 87°30'55"
HD : 102.501 m
<EXIT> <MEAS>
Area Computation
The application areas (plane) Polygonal length, from
8
TC700Z34
computes online areas from an starting point to the
unlimited number of points connected 14
actual measured point.
by straight lines.
From three measured points the area

is computed and displayed on-line. 2 20
3
By activating <RESULT> the number
of points used, the computed area
and the closed polygonal length (e.g.
Start
line 1-2-3-4-1) are displayed.
1 4
The points can be measured
optionally in the first or
second telescope face. Between the
individual points the telescope face
can be changed. One distance must
always be measured. 5
Actual area, always

closed to the starting
point (1).
Area Computation, continued
8 1. Input of point number. Measuring display Results
4 2. Trigger a distance measurement:

This can be achieved in the AREA (plan) AREA-RESULTS
following ways: PtID: 1
hr : 1.500 m NoPts: 15
HD : ---.-- m Area : 148.472 m2
<MEAS> Triggers and records a Area : 0.000 m2 Area : 0.014 ha
0
measurement. Point Pts : 1 Perim: 65.241 m
counter and point
number are <EXIT> <RESULT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <NEW>
incremented.
Same function as The area is always displayed Displayed are:

<MEAS>. according to the onboard unit • area
setting ( m², hectare). • number of measured points
Triggers and • circumference of closed area/
displays a distance length of closed polygon.
measurement.
<NEW> Starts a new area
REC Save with REC if key computation. The
is assigned counter is set to "0"
accordingly. again.
<EXIT> Quits the program area
<RESULT> Records areas, computation.
perimeter and point
counter.
Free Station
The application "Free Station" is used The following measurements Measurements and results (position, 8
to determine the instrument position sequences to target points are standard deviations and residuals)
from measurements to a minimum of possible: are always recorded to the internal 14
two known points and a maximum of 1. Hz- and V-angles only, memory, provided the internal
five known points. 2. Distance and Hz- and V-angle, memory is set as the Data Storage
It supports measurements to points 3. Hz- and V-angles to some point(s) media.
using either distances and Hz- and V- and Hz- and V-angle plus distance
angles (typical 2 point resection) or to other point(s). 20
angles only (typical 3 point resection) All displays shown are
or a combination of angles and The final computed results are examples. Local software
distances to different points. Easting, Northing and Height of the versions may differ from the basic
present instrument station, including version.
the instruments Hz-circle orientation.
Standard deviations and residuals for
H N accuracy assessments are provided
additionally.
The station coordinates and

orientation can be finally set active to
the system.
TC700Z90
Measuring Facilities
8 The points can be measured in If a target point is measured Measurement restrictions:

telescope face I or II, or a mixture (I + several times in the same
4 II), the sequence is of no telescope face the last valid • 2 face measurements
significance. E.g. first point in measurement is used for For measurements in 2 faces, the
telescope face II, last point in computation. reflector height, the refCoeff and
telescope face I + II, second point in the must be kept the same for
face I, etc. both faces for the same target
0 point, although it is permissible to
Measurements made in both change these parameters between
telescope faces are checked for different target points. An error
gross errors to ensure that the same message will be generated if the
point has been aimed at. reflector height changes between
face I and face II while measuring
to the same target point.
• Target points with 0.000 height

Target points with 0.000 height are
discarded for height processing. If
target points have a valid height of
0.000 m, use 0.001 m to enable it
for height processing.
Computation Procedure Station Setup
The computation procedure 3. The final plan position (E, N) is Set the occupied station name and 8
automatically defines the calculation computed from a least squares instrument.
method, e.g. 2 point resection, 3 adjustment, including standard 14
point resection with angles only, deviations and residuals for Hz- Procedure:
etc…) angle and horizontal distances. 1. Enter the station name (Stn)
If more than the minimum required 2. Enter the instrument height (hi)
measurements are performed, the 4. The height of the station (H)
processing routine uses a least including the standard deviation 20
squares adjustment to determine the and residual is calculated from the FREE STATION
plan position and averages averaged heights (based on the (Station Setup)
orientation and heights. original measurements).
Stn : PEG1
1. The original averaged face I and 5. The Hz-circle orientation is hi : 1.567 m
face II measurements enter the computed with the original
computation process. In case of averaged face I and face II
multiple measurements to the measurements and the final <EXIT> <OK>
same target point, only the last computed plan position.
measurement for each face enter
the computation process. <OK> Proceeds to the
measurement screen.
2. All measurements are treated with <EXIT> Back to start-up program
the same accuracy, whether these overview.
are measured in single or dual
face.
Measurements
8 Free Station methods: Procedure: b) If the target is not a

• 2 point resection 1. Enter the target point number prism or the reflectorless
4 (PtID). EDM cannot measure a
=> always use the -key or
If the desired point is not found distance, only Hz- and V-
the Button <MEAS> angles are measured and
within the internal memory, the
• 3 point resection with angles system automatically opens the recorded.
only manual coordinate entry. Measures and records the
0 => Always use the REC-command Hz- and V-angles and the
under the FNC-menu or the - 2. Enter the reflector height (hr). distance.
key if REC is assigned to it. REC Measures and records Hz-
and V-angles.
• Mix of distances and angles FREE STATION 1/I II
<CALC> Computes and displays the
=> Use either -key or the PtID: ABC1
instrument position if at
Button <MEAS> for distances and hr : 2.300 m
least 2 points in single face
angles or REC-command for Hz : 236°56'14" with at least one distance
angles only. V : 91°12'23" are measured
SD : 123.569 m <EXIT> Back to the start-up pro-
gram overview.
<EXIT> <CALC> <MEAS> 1/I Status indication; shows
that first point was
<MEAS> Button initiates measured in telescope
measurements. face I.
a) If the target is a prism, 1/I II Shows that first point was
the angles (Hz and V) and measured in telescope
distance are automatically face I and II.
measured and recorded.
Results
This dialog shows the final computed <SET> Sets the displayed co- If the instrument height was 8
station co-ordinates and instrument ordinates and instrument set to 0.000 in the setup
height. height as a new station. screen, then the station height refers 14
<RESID>Displays the residuals. to height of trunnion axis.
1st page (display of station co- <PREV> Returns to the measuring
ordinates and instrument height) screen for more points to
measure.
<EXIT> Quits the application "FREE 20
FREE STATION RESULT STATION" without setting
Stn: PEG1 the new station data to the
E : 14757687.345 m system.
N : 16934025.602 m
H : 1243.932 m
hi : 1.576 m
<EXIT><PREV><RESID><SET>
Stn = Name of occupied station

E = Computed station Easting
N = Computed station Northing
H = Computed station Height
hi = Instrument height
Results, continued Residuals
8 : Displays standard <SET> Sets the displayed co- This dialog shows the computed
deviations (2nd page) ordinates and instrument residuals.
4 height as a new station. The residuals always show computed
<RESID>Displays the residuals. value (given data) minus measured
FREE STATION RESULT <PREV> Returns to the measuring value.
Pts : 2 screen for more points to
s.Dev E : 0.012 m measure. RESIDUALS 1/3
0 s.Dev N : 0.120 m <EXIT> Quits the application "FREE PtID: ABC1
s.Dev H : 0.035 m STATION" without setting dHz : -0°00'23"
s.DevAng : 0°00'23" the new station data to the dHD : -0.045 m
system. dH : 0.075 m
<EXIT><PREV><RESID><SET>
Pts = Number of measured <EXIT> <PREV>

points
s.Dev E = Standard deviation <PREV> Returns to the result screen
Station Easting <EXIT> Quits the application "FREE
s.Dev N = Standard deviation STATION" without setting
Station Northing the new station data to the
s.Dev H = Standard deviation system.
Station Height Use the cursor keys
s.DevAng = Standard deviation to change between the
circle orientation display of residuals for the
various measured points.
Error Messages
Important messages Meaning 8
Selected point has no valid data This message occurs if the selected target point has no easting or northing 14
coordinate
Max 5 points supported If already 5 points are measured and a further point is selected . The system
supports maximum 5 points
Bad data - no position computed The measurements may not allow to compute final station coordinates (Easting,
20
Northing)
Bad data - no height computed Either the target height are invalid or insufficient measurements are available to
compute a final station height.
Insufficient space in job The present selected job is full and does not allow further storage. This error
could occur either with measurements or when the system stores result data,
such as station results, standard deviations or residuals.
Hz (I - II) > 0.9 deg, measure point This error occurs if a point was measured in one face and the measurement in
again the other face differs by more than 180° ±0.9° for the horizontal angle circle
V (I - II) > 0.9 deg, measure point This error occurs if a point was measured in one face and the measurement in
again the other face differs by more than 180° ±0.9° for the vertical angle reading
More points or distance required There are insufficient data measured to be able to compute a position. Either
there are not enough points used or not enough distances measured.
Reference Line Definition of the Base Line
8 This program facilitates the easy setting out or checking of lines for buildings, The base line is given by two base
straight sections of road, simple excavations, etc. A reference line can be points. The base points can be
4 defined with reference to a known base line, which, e.g. has been defined defined in three ways:
based on an existing site boundary. The reference line can be offset either • Measure point
longitudinally or in parallel to the base line, or be rotated around the first base • Enter co-ordinates using keypad
point as required. • Select point from memory.
0
Definition of the base points:
N 2nd base
point a) Measuring base points:
Input a point number and indepen-
dent measurement of the base
points using or / REC.
e
e
lin
lin
ce
se
en
Ba
fer
Re
TC700Z98
1st base point
Definition of the Base Line, continued
b) Base points with co-ordinates: Triggers a distance 8

Input a point number. The search Define Baseline Pt.1 measurement.
for associated points in the PtID: 101 14
hr : 1.600 m Triggers a distance
memory can be initiated using measurement and register
<COORD>. If the required point is the measured data.
not in memory or there are no valid Hz : 236°56'14"
co-ordinates in the memory, the V : 91°12'23"
program prompts for manual entry HD : 15.457 m 20
of the co-ordinates. <EXIT> <COORD>
<EXIT> Return to the start-up

Analogous procedure for the second
programs.
base point.
<COORD> Input co-ordinates or
search for fixed points
and measurements.
<FINDPT> Activates selective point
search (see "Point
Search" section)
<OK> Confirms the entry and
continues the program.
<NewL> Renewed input of the
first base point.
Reference Line
8 The base line can be offset Input of the parameters: Rot+: Rotation of the reference
longitudinally and in parallel, as well Using the navigation keys / , line clockwise around the
4 as rotated. This new line is called the reference point.
the focus can be moved to the offset
reference line. All measured data and rotation parameters for the Hoff+: Height offset; the reference
refers to the reference line. reference line. line is higher than the first
base point.
Define Ref.Line Shifts
0
Pt.1 : 101
e
nc
l i n fere
e
Pt.2 : 102 The calculation of the

Base lin
Re
e
Offs: 1.000 m reference line is performed

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

Offs+ referred to the direction of <RefL> Opens the "Reference Line"
the base line (1-2).
TC700Z99
1st base point application

Line+: Longitudinal offset of the
start point (=reference
point) of the reference line
in the direction of base
point 2.
Reference Line
The <RefL> function calculates <EXIT> Return to the start-up 8

TC700Z101
longitudinal, transverse and height programs
ine
differences relative to the reference 14
el
<RefL> Redefine reference line.
nc
line. After the first distance
ere
ref
measurement, the measurement
dialog displays the calculated values The height of the first reference point
(dLine, dOffs, dHt) continually if is always used as the reference
dOffs tracking mode is activated. height for the calculation of height 20
differences (dHt).
measured
ine
point
dL
Reference Line Result
TC700Z102
PtID: 103 1st reference point
hr : 1.550 m
Height
1st reference
point
dOffs: -0.054 m Reference

dHt+
Height diff.+
dLine: 0.020 m height
dHt-
dHt : 0.120 m
<EXIT> <RefL>
1st base point
Triggers a distance
measurement. If tracking mode is activated
(see "EDM Settings
Measures and registers section"), correction values for the
measured data. position of the reflector are displayed
continuously.
Orthogonal Setout
8 Relative to the reference line you can Example "orthogonal methods" Display in measure mode:
enter longitudinal, transverse and
TC700Z100
4
height offsets for the target points to Measure Line & Offset
be set-out. The program then PtId: 103
e
hr : 1.550 m
in
calculates the differences between
el
nc
the measured point and the
ere
dHz : -0°15'20"
ref
calculated point. The program
0 displays either the orthogonal (dL, dT, dHD : 1.220 m
dH) or the polar differences (dHz, dH : 0.350 m
ine
Offs
dL
dHD, DH). By "making" these dOffs <EXIT> <SHIFTS> <L&O>
differences as small as possible, you
dOffs: 3.750 m
e
can position the prism on the point to
Lin
setting out measured
be set-out. point point dLine: 10.500 m
dHt : 0.350 m
1st reference
point
Using / , you can switch <EXIT> Return to the start-up

between polar and orthogonal setting Offset input: programs.
out differences. <SHIFTS>Redefine reference line.
<CALC> Set-out points.
Input Line & Offset
<L&O> Input new setting out
PtId: 103
elements.
If tracking mode is activated hr : 1.550 m
(see "EDM Settings" Triggers a distance
measurement.
section), correction values for the Offs: 3.750 m
Triggers a distance
position of the reflector are displayed Line: 10.500 m
measurement and register
continuously. Ht : 1.500 m
the measured data.
<EXIT> <SHIFTS> <CALC>
Orthogonal Setout, continued Notes
The signs for the distance and angle Warnings/messages 8

differences are exactly the same as
for the "Setout" application. These 14
are correction values (required minus Important messages Meaning
actual). Save via RS232 Data output (system setting menu) via RS232
interface is activated. To be able to successfully
+dHz Turn telescope start reference line, the "IntMem" setting must be
clockwise to the setting enabled. 20
out point.
Base line too short Base line is shorter than 1 cm. Choose base
+dHD The setting out point is
points such that the horizontal separation of both
further away than the
points is at least 1 cm.
point measured.
+dHt The setting out point is Distance not measured No distance measured or invalid.
higher than the Repeat distance measurement until a valid
measured point. distance is displayed.
Co-ordinates invalid No co-ordinates or invalid co-ordinates for a
point. Ensure that a point used has at least one
Easting and one Northing co-ordinate.
Setting-Out via PC
8 When Setting-out via PC is used, Procedure
data is sent from a computer (field
4 computer, external data recording RS232 Command
unit) to the instrument. In general,
this data is either coordinates or 1. Open the start dialog. setout CRLF
calculated data, e.g. angles or c CRLF
distances.
REMOTE SET OUT
Following transmission of the
0 necessary data, the corresponding
screen is displayed, i.e. either Ready to receive
setting-out with co-ordinates or set out data...
setting-out with azimuth, distance
and height. The subsequent
procedure for setting-out points is the <EXIT>
same as in the "Setting-Out"
application on the instrument. 2. Input the setting-out values or the co-ordinates to be set-out.
Data Type RS232 Command
Point ID (PtID): PUT/11….+12345678_CRLF

Bearing (Brg): PUT/24…2+12345678_CRLF
Horizontal distance (Dist): PUT/34…0+12345678_CRLF
Easting co-ordinate (E): PUT/81…0+12345678_CRLF
Northing co-ordinate (N): PUT/82…0+12345678_CRLF
Height (H): PUT/83…0+12345678_CRLF
(_ = space)
Setting-Out via PC 78 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Setting-Out via PC, continued
Once the required data has been Transmission of the Further displays 8
transferred to the instrument, the measured data to the
or 14
display changes automatically and external data recording unit. Change to further displays
REC
shows the difference in the direction Measurements including with additional data in
to the point to be set-out. data recording can also be accordance with the
triggered from the external selected setting-out
data recording unit. method:
REMOTE SET OUT
• Setting-out with azimuth, distance,
PtID: 31 20
The measured data is and height; change to orthogonal
Dist: 80.350 m
always transmitted over the setting-out (dL, dQ, dH) and
dHz : 1°23'42"
RS232 interface and is never written display of the setting-out values
dHD : --------
to the internal memory in the (PtID, Brg, Dist) and the station
HD : --------
instrument. data (E0, N0, H0, hi).
hr : 1.500 m
<EXIT>
• Setting-out with co-ordinates:
change to orthogonal (dL, dQ, dH)
Following the distance Further commands or cartesian setting -out (dE, dN,
measurement, the horizon- dH) and display of the setting-out
RS232 Commands values (PtID, E, N, H, Brg, Dist).
tal distance difference and
the height difference to the Inputs new data c CRLF
point to be set-out are
displayed. Quits setting-out x CRLF
via PC
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 79 Setting-Out via PC

Coding
8 Codes contain information about OSW-coding GSI-coding
recorded points. With the help of
4 coding, points can be assigned to a Unlike the GSI-coding OSW-coding GSI codelists created with TCTools
particular group simplifying later enables the division into attribute or in T100 instruments can be used.
processing. names and values.
Code: Code name
A clear differentiation is made Code: Code name
Desc.: Additional remark
between GSI-coding (TPS100
Desc.: Additional remark
instruments) and OSW-coding Info1: more, freely editable
(TPS300/TPS700-instruments). For Attrib.: User-defined attribute ... information
further information regarding name; defined when Info8: lines
0
"Coding", please refer to section creating the codelist.
"Data Manager". Value: Attribute value; can be
entered or edited when
calling the code.
Coding 80 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Coding, continued
Searching code blocks Manual code input 8
How I can find an already entered All codes corresponding to the Individual code blocks can be 14
code again ? entered search criteria are found. entered directly via keypad.
Starting from "SURVEYING" the
code function can be easily called. <MAN> Starts manual code input
and opens an empty code
block.
SURVEYING 1 CODE (Find/Select) ATTRIBUTE ENTRY

PtID : A101 Find: T* Code : ------
20
hr : 1.700 m Code : TR1 Info1: ------
Code : * Desc : Survey_peg Info2: ------
Hz : 153°41'23" Info3: ------
V : 82°12'17" Info4: ------
HD : ----.--- m
<EXIT> <QCODE> <EXIT> <MAN> <ATTR><SET> <EXIT><PREV> <MORE><REC>
1. Move cursor to field "Code". <ATTR> Displays the remaining Navigation and numeric/
attributes. alphanumeric input possible
2. Enter a wildcard place holder (e.g. <MAN> Starts manual code input . via cursor keys.
T*) or exact code designation and Using the arrow keys, you
confirm with . Code function is can page through the codes Attributes 5 to 8 can be displayed
activated. found with entered search with <MORE> or .
criteria.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 81 Coding
Coding, continued
8 Extending/editing code Exceptions: Recording code block
4 1. Call available code from code list. With the codelist editor of After quitting the code function with
SurveyOffice a status can be <SET> the code block in the system
2. Attributes can be overwritten assigned to the attributes. is temporarily set. Recording only
freely. with measurement ( - or REC-fix
• Attributes with "fixed status" (see keys) and always with reference to
SurveyOffice) are write-protected. the actual point number.
ATTRIBUTE ENTRY They cannot be overwritten or
Code : TRB edited.
0 Info1: PYLON Leica SurveyOffice
• For attributes with status
Info2: CONCRETE With the help of the TPS-
"Mandatory" an input of a
Info3: H=1.1 Setup ("External Tools") the
confirmation is required.
Info4: D=0.5 instrument can be configured, so that
• Attributes with status "Normal" can the codes are recorded either before
<EXIT><PREV> <MORE><SET> be edited freely. or after the measurement.
Call edit mode and edit

attribute.
Coding 82 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Coding, continued
Warnings / Messages Individually (<MAN>) Possible buttons 8
entered code blocks will not <EXIT> Quits code function. Re-
ATTRIB. CANNOT BE CHANGED be copied to the codelist. 14
turns to previous application
> Attribute with fixed status cannot or function.
be changed.
<MAN> Activates the manual code
Leica SurveyOffice
entry.
NO CODELIST AVAILABLE Codelists can be easily
> No codelist in memory. Manual created and uploaded to the <MORE>Displays more code
input for code and attributes are instrument using the supplied "Leica attributes.
called automatically. SurveyOffice" Software. <SET> Accepts the code entry or
selection and sets the code
20
ENTRY REQUIRED block in the system
<OK> temporarily.
> Code missing. Extend input. One
or more attributes must be entered
or confirmed.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 83 Coding
Quick Code
8 Using the quick code function, a A two digit code must always Procedure
predefined code can be called be entered on the
4 directly via the numeric keypad on instrument's numeric keypad even if 1. Press <QCODE> button in the
the instrument. The code is selected only a one digit code was assigned in "Measuring" or "Surveying"
by entering a two digit number, the the Codelist Manager. For example: application.
measurement triggered and the 4 -> enter 04. 2. Enter a two digit number on the
measured data and code saved. numeric keypad -> code is
A total of 100 codes can be To activate the function the quick selected, the measurement
assigned. code display must be opened. triggered and the measured data
and code saved.
0 Each code can be assigned a unique
one or two digit number in the Leica QUICK CODE 1 The name of the selected code is
SurveyOffice "Codelist Manager". PtID : 31 displayed after the measurement.
The quick code function is started by hr : 1.300 m
typing this number on the numeric Code : TREE
keypad. Hz : 89°23'45" It is not possible to make
If no numbers are allocated to the V : 50°17'11" any entries in the quick code
codes in the "Codelist Manager", the Sdist: 32.789 m dialog.
code is selected in accordance with <EXIT>
the order in which the codes were
entered in the code list (01 -> first The quick code function can
code in the code list … 10 -> tenth only be activated in the
code in the code list … 00 -> "Measuring" and "Surveying"
hundredth (and last) code in the code applications (if there is a code list in
list). the memory).
Coding 84 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Menu Quick Settings
Opens the menu "Quick Settings" are settings Contrast: 8
functions. frequently used integrated into a Set the display contrast in 10% steps.
common display. All of these settings 14
can also be changed in the Tilt Correction:
MENU configuration. Switch the compensator on or off.
1 QUICK SETTINGS The parameter or selection fields are
2 ALL SETTINGS controlled via the navigation keys. USER key:
3 DATA MANAGER The current active parameter is Allocate function from FNC menu.
4 CALIBRATION indicated by the black bar.
5 SYSTEM INFO Trigger key:
Calling up menu Configuration of trigger key located at
<EXIT> functions. the side of the instrument. This can
Shortcut to the function be assigned with ALL, DIST or 20
"QUICK SETTINGS". deactivated.
<EXIT> Leaves the menu. Back to
"Measure".
QUICK SETTINGS
Each menu command can either be
Contrast : 50%
started directly using the appropriate
Tilt Corr : 1-Axis
data entry key
USER-Key : IR<=>RL The display contents,
( ... ) or selected using / TRIGGER-Key: ALL particularly lines, contained
and the selection confirmed using
in this description can vary in local
. Only the shortcut method is <EXIT> <SET> versions of the software. The function
referred to in this User Manual. of the display is however identical.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 85 Menu
Settings System Settings
8 This menu enables extensive user- All parameter selection fields are Beep
specific settings in order to adapt the available to the user. The beep is an acoustic signal after
4 instrument to their own requirements. each key stroke.
Opens the menu SYSTEM SETTINGS Off Beep switched off

functions. Normal Beep switched on
Beep : Loud Loud Increased volume
Shortcut to the function "ALL Sector Beep: Off
SETTINGS". Data Output: RS232
AutoOFF : Enable Sector Beep
Off: Sector beep switched off.
SETTINGS <EXIT> <SET> On: Sector beep sounds at right
0 1 SYSTEM SETTING angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
2 ANGLE SETTING or 0, 100, 200, 300 gon).
Displays additional
3 UNIT SETTING
parameters.
4 EDM SETTING Code Set
5 COMMUNICATION Select a setting. Defines whether the code block is
6 DATE/TIME <EXIT> Back to "Settings" saved before or after the
<EXIT> without setting the measurement (see also "Coding"
changed settings. section).
<EXIT> Leaves "Settings". Back to
<SET> Sets the changed Before Save code block before the
"Measure".
settings and returns to measurement
"Settings". After Save code block after the
measurement
Menu 86 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
System Settings, continued
Example Sector Beep: Data Output Contrast 8

RS232 Data is recorded via the
10% Setting the display contrast in 14
From 95.0 to 99.5 gon (or from 105.0 serial interface. For this
10% steps; adapting the
to 100.5 gon) a "Fast beep" sounds purpose, a data storage
readability depending on the
whilst from 99.5 to 99.995 gon (or device must be connected.
light conditions.
from 100.5 to 100.995 gon) a "Per- IntMem All data is recorded in the
manent beep" sounds. internal memory.
The readability of LCDs is influenced
by external conditions (temperature,
AutoOFF
90° lighting) and by the reading angle
Enable The instrument is switched
TC700Z27
(see figure). The display contrast can

off after 20 minutes without
1 be adapted step by step until the
any action (= no key
optimum readability is achieved.
3 3 pressed; V and Hz angle 20
2 2 deviation ≤ ±3' / ±600cc).
Disable Function is deactivated and
the instrument is
permanently operating. The
battery will not last for as
long.
1 1 Sleep Economy mode. Instrument
is recovered by any key
0° 180° stroke.
1 No beep
TC700Z30
2 Fast beep (interrupted)
3 Permanent beep
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 87 Menu
System Settings, continued
8 USER-Key TRIGGER-Key GSI-Format

Allocation of a function from FNC Configuration of the trigger key on Select GSI output format.
4 menu ( ) to the User key the side cover. GSI8: 81..00+12345678
( ). GSI16: 81..00+1234567890123456
Off Trigger key deactivated
IR<=>RL Changes the EDM type ALL Trigger key with same GSI-Mask
between IR and RL. function as the -key. Select GSI output mask.
REC Records a measurement DIST Trigger key with same Mask 1: PtID, Hz, V, SD, ppm+mm,
block. function as the -key. hr, hi
LASERPNT Switches the visible Mask 2: PtID, Hz, V, SD, E, N, H, hr
laser point on or off . Face I Definition
TRACKING Switches the tracking DSP-Heater
Defines the telescope face I in
0 measurement mode on relation to the position of the V-drive. On Is automatically activated
or off. when the display
OFFSET Definition of length, V-Left Telescope face I if V-drive illumination is on and the
cross and/or height is left hand located. instrument temperature is
offset for target points. V-Right Telescope face I if V-drive < −5°C .
CHECKTIE Displays the tie is right hand located.
Reticle
elements.
REM Indirect height The reticle illumination is only
determination. switched on if the display illumination
DLR Deletes the last data is on.
block recorded in the
internal memory. Low reticle illumination dimmed
Medium average brightness
High strong illumination
Menu 88 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Angle Settings
Tilt corr The compensator setting 8

ANGLE SETTINGS remains active even after the
Tilt Corr.: 1-Axis Off Tilt compensation switched
instrument is switched off. 14
Hz increm.: Right off.
V setting : Zenith 1-Axis V-angles relate to the
Hz-collim.: On plumb line. Hz-Incrementation
Angle res.: 0°00'05" 2-Axis V-angles relate to plumb Hz angle incrementation
line and the Hz-angles are
<EXIT> <SET> corrected for the tilt of the Right Set Hz to "Right angle
standing axis. measurement"
(= clockwise).
Left Set Hz to "Left angle
If the instrument is used on an measurement"
unstable base (e.g. shaking platform, 20
(= counterclockwise).
ship, etc.) the compensator should "Left angle measurements"
be switched off. are only shown in the
This avoids the compensator drifting display. They are recorded
out of its measuring range and as "Right angle
interupting the measuring process by measurements" to the
indicating an error. internal memory.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 89 Menu
Angle Settings, continued
8 V setting
4 The "0"- orientation of the vertical circle can be selected to the zenith, the horizontal plane or in %.
Zenith Horizontal plane Slope %
+300%
TC700Z87
4'
71°3
+100%
--.--%
°
45
20° +18%
360s
0 0° ±V
gon
-5
-79.
0
go
5 go
n
--.--%
-100%
TC700Z28
TC700Z29
n
-300%
The V-angle increases from 0° - 360° V-angles above the horizontal plane 100% correspond to an angle of 45°
(0 - 400 gon). are indicated as positive values and (50 gon, 800 mil).
below the horizontal plane as negati-
ve values. The % value increases
rapidly. "--.--%" appears on
the display above 300%.
Menu 90 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Angle Settings, continued
Hz collimation Resolution 8
On Hz-collimation is switched The displayed angle format can be
ON. selected in three steps. 14
Off Hz-collimation is switched
OFF.
• For 360°'":
If option "Hz-collimation ON" is 0° 00' 01" / 0° 00' 05" / 0° 00' 10"
active, each measured Hz-angle is
corrected relative to the V-angle. • For 360°:
TC(R)702: 0.0001° / 0.0005° /
For normal operation the Hz- 0.0010°
collimation remains switched on. TC(R)703/705: 0.0005° / 0.0010° /
0.0050° 20
• For gon:
Find more information about TC(R)702: 0.0001 gon /
the Hz-collimation in section 0.0005 gon /
"Determining instrument 0.0010 gon
errors". TC(R)703/705: 0.0005 gon /
0.0010 gon /
0.0050 gon
• For mil:
0.01 mil / 0.05 mil / 0.10 mil
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 91 Menu
Unit Settings
8 Angle Distance
UNIT SETTINGS
4 °'" (degree sexagesimal) meter Meter
Angle: gon possible angle values: ft-in1/8 US feet -inch - 1/8 inch
Distance: US-ft 0° to 359°59'59'' US-ft US feet
Temp. : °F dec. deg (degree decimal) INT-ft International feet
Pressure: inHg possible angle values:
0° to 359.999°
<EXIT> <SET> gon possible angle values: Temperature
0 gon to 399.999 gon °C Degree Celsius
mil possible angle values: °F Degree Fahrenheit
0 to 6399.99mil
0
The setting of the angle units can be Pressure
changed at any time. mbar Millibar
The actual displayed values are hPa Hecto Pascal
converted according to the selected mmHg Millimeter mercury column
unit. inHg Inch mercury column
Menu 92 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
EDM Settings
The EDM settings contain a detailed Dist Mode 8

menu with selection fields for With TCR instruments different settings for measurements with visible (RL)
required settings. and invisible (IR) EDM type are available. 14
Depending on selected measuring mode the selection prism types are diffe-
rent.
EDM SETTINGS RL-Short Short range. For IR-Fine Fine measuring mode
distance for high precision
LaserPointer: Off measurements without measurements with
EDM Mode : IR-Fine prisms with a target prisms
Prism Type : Round distance up to 80 m (2mm + 2 ppm)
Prism Const : 0 mm (3mm + 2 ppm)
IR-Fast Quick measuring mode
RL-Track Continuous distance with higher measuring 20
<EXIT> <PPM> <SET>
measurement without speed and reduced
Open second display with . prisms (< 1 km) accuracy
(5mm + 2 ppm) (5mm + 2 ppm)
Guide Light : Off
RL-Prism Long range. For IR-Track Continuous distance
<EXIT> <SIGNAL> <SET> distance measuring
measurements with (5mm + 2 ppm)
prisms from 1 km
Laser Pointer IR-Tape Distance measurement
(5mm + 2 ppm)
Off: Visible laser beam is using Retro targets
switched off. With the RL-EDM each object (5mm + 2 ppm)
On: Visible laser beam for in the beam is measured
defining the target point is (possibly branches, cars,
switched on. etc.).
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 93 Menu
EDM Settings, continued
8 Prism type Prism constant

Open the function in the EDM settings. Open the function in the EDM
4 settings.
Leica Geosystems Prisms Constants Leica Geosystems Prisms
(Professional Series) [mm] (Basic Series)
80
Entry of a user specific prism
80 26 19
80 constant. Input can only be made in
80
[mm].
38
38
0.0
86
86
Formula:
48 48 Prism constant to be entered
Standard prism GPR121 Standard prism GPR111
45 20
= -mm + 34.4
30 40
18
45
Example:
50
0
85
+17.5
110
100
70 Non-Leica Geosystems prism
Miniprism GMP101/102 Miniprism GMP111 constant = 14 mm
60
360° Prism
=>Prism constant to be entered
+23.1 = -14 + 34.4 = 20.4
GRZ4
86
30
20
10 Limit value: -999 mm to +999 mm
30
Reflective targets +34.4
20
10
is set at "Prismconst"
USER --
(Example adjacent)
RL +34.4 Reflectorless
Menu 94 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Guide Light EGL 8
TC700Z12
The optionally available Guide Light
EGL consists of two coloured 2 1 14
flashing lights in the telescope of the
total station. All TC(R)702/703/705-
instruments can be equipped with
this Guide Light. The person at the
TC700Z22
prism can be guided by the flashing
lights directly to the line of sight. The
100 m (330 ft)

light points are visible up to a
distance of 150 meters. This is useful 1 Flashing red diode
when setting out points.
2 Flashing yellow diode
20
Off: The automatic Guide Light
EGL is switched off. Operating range:
5 - 150 m (15 -500 ft)
On: The automatic Guide Light Divergence:
EGL is switched on. 12 m (40ft) at 100m (330 ft)
Menu options are only active

when an EGL is installed.
6m 6m
(20 ft) (20 ft)
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 95 Menu
8 Atmospheric Parameters (ppm) In order to take into consideration • Pressure

Distance measurement is influenced these influences distance Air pressure at instrument location.
4 directly by the atmospheric conditions measurements are corrected using • Ht. a. MSL
of the air through which distance atmospheric correction parameters, Height above sea level at
measurements are taken. ppm. instrument location.
• Temperature
ATMOSPHERIC DATA The atmosperic distance corrections Air temperature at instrument
are derived from the air temperature, location.
Pressure : 1013 pa from the air pressure or the height at • Rel. Humid.
Temperature : 12 °C mean sea level and the relative air Relative humidity of air in %
humidity or the humidity temperature. (normally 60%)
Atmos ppm : 0 • Refr.Coeff
0 Indiv ppm : Input of refraction coefficient for
<EXIT><PPM=0><PREV> <SET> the atmospheric conditions.
• Atmos_ppm
Ht. a. MSL : 0 m Calculated and indicated
Refr. Coeff : 0.13 atmospheric ppm.
Rel. humid. : 60 %
Atmos ppm : 0
Menu 96 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Refraction correction <SIGNAL> button 8
14
The refraction correction is taken into EDM SIGNAL
account in the calculation of the
height differences and the horizontal EDM Type: IR
distance.
60%
Standard <PPM=0>
Set all values such that the <EXIT> <PREV>
total PPM is equal to "0" (see also
"PPM Tables" in section
"Atmospheric Corrections"). EDM Type: 20
Indication of current EDM selection
(infrared or reflectorless).
:
Indication of EDM signal strength
(reflection strength) in 1% steps.
Enables optimum distance
measurement to poorly visible
targets.
<PREV> Back to EDM settings.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 97 Menu
Communication
8 Databits Interface plug connections:

COMMUNICATION 7 Data transfer is realized with 7
4 Baudrate : 19200 databits. Is set automatically if
Datenbits: 8 parity is "Even" or "Odd".
Parity : None 8 Data transfer is realized with 8
Endmark : CR/LF databits. Is set automatically if
Stopbits : 1 parity is "None". 5 4
<EXIT> <SET> Parity
1 3
2
Even Even parity
For data transfer between PC and Odd Odd parity
TC700Z84
instrument the communication None No parity (if data bit is
0 parameters of the serial interface set to 8)
RS232 must be set.
Endmark
Leica Standard setting: CR/LF Carriage return; line feed
19200 Baud, 8 Databit, No Parity, CR/LF Carriage return 1 External battery
1 Stopbit, CR/LF 2 Not connected / inactive
Stopbits 3 GND
Firm setting 1. 4 Data reception (TH_RXD)
Baudrate 5 Data transfer (TH_TXD)
Data transfer speed 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200 [bits/second] TH ... Theodolite
Menu 98 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Date and Time
For displaying and setting of date and 8

time. SET DATE/TIME
14
Time:
Form: hh:mm:ss Time(24h): 12:15:07
(hours, minutes, seconds) Date : 29/02/2000
Date:
Form: dd/mm/yyyy <OK>
(day, month, year)
/ Selects an input field. Adjustable Date Adjustable Time 20
/ Activates edit mode.
The time/date is immediately set for

the complete system after input.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 99 Menu
Data Manager VIEW / EDIT DATA
8 The Data Manager contains all • VIEW / EDIT DATA Shortcut to the function
functions for entering, editing and Edit, create, view and delete jobs, "VIEW / EDIT DATA" in the
4 checking data in the field. measurements, fixed points and "Data Manager" display.
codelists.
Open the menu
• INITIALIZE MEMORY
functions. VIEW / EDIT DATA
Delete complete memory,
individual jobs or complete data
Shortcut to the function 1 JOB
areas (e.g. fixed points,
"DATA MANAGER". 2 FIXPOINT
measurements).
3 MEASUREMENT
• DATA DOWNLOAD
4 CODELIST
Selected data sets are transfered
0 to the interface without protocol
DATA MANAGER <EXIT>
and test procedures.
1 VIEW / EDIT DATA • MEMORY STATISTIC <EXIT> Back to Data Manager.
2 INITIALIZE MEMORY Statistical information about job
3 DATA DOWNLOAD and memory allocation.
4 MEMORY STATISTIC .. Direct selection of the data
type.
<EXIT>
Select data type using
arrow keys.
Opens Data Manager.
Menu 100 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

VIEW / EDIT DATA, continued
Job 8
Jobs are a summary of data of Job search: Input of a Job: 14

different types, e.g. fixed points,
measurements, codes, results, etc. Using the arrow keys the job <NEW> Defines a new job and job
list can be paged through in data entry (e.g. job, user).
both directions.
VIEW JOB 1/2 <SAVE> Creates and registers the
new job.
Job : Project_01C Deleting job:
Oper: T.Waits <PREV> Back to job search without
Date: 16/06/98 Select relevant job. saving.
Time: 09:30:11 20
<DEL> Deletes all data within a job.
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW>
The job definition consists of the

input of job name and user.
Additionally, the system generates
time and date at the time of creation.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 101 Menu

8 Fixed points Enter fixed points: Measurements

<NEW> Starts the point and edit
4 Fixed points may be entered with Measurement data available in the
input for fixed points or
point number, coordinates (E, N) and editing of existing fixed internal memory can be searched
height. points by calling the rele- and displayed or deleted.
vant point number.
Within the job selection
VIEW FIXPOINT field the directory for the VIEW MEASUREMENT
Job: Project_01C fixed point is selected. (Set Data Search)
Find: *
PtID: ABC1 <SAVE> Saves the data entered. Job: Projekt_01C
E : 31798003.234 m <PREV> Back to fixed point search PtID : A*
0 N : 15635975.915 m or display of coordinates.
H : 8723.001 m
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW> <EXIT> <VIEW>
Fixed point search:
Valid fixed points contain a minimum The same conditions are valid here
of one point number and either the as with point search. You can enter Selection field
co-ordinates (E, N) or the height (H). the exact point number or limit the for job.
data range by entering a wildcard
(e.g. A*).
Input of a search criteria for points.
<DEL> Deletes the selected fixed
point.
Menu 102 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Points can be searched for by two e.g. If "A*" is entered, all data for Corrections: 8
methods: which the point ID starts with "A" is EDM-Type, EDM-Mode, Prism typ,
found. Prism constant, Atmospheric PPM, 14
• Job selection: Pressure, Ht. Above Sea Level,
(e.g. "Project_01C") Temperature, Rel. humid., Refraction
Extended display with Coefficient
• Point selection: co-ordinates and time Stations:
Finds all points meeting the information. PtID, E, N, H, hi, Date, Time
conditions mentioned above and
also the search critera for the point <DEL> Deletes the selected Results:
search. data set from the No pts, StDev. Hz, Date, Time, Area,
internal memory. Tie Distance, setout differences, etc.
<SEARCH> Back to point search. Measurements: 20
VIEW 35 Pt, Hz, V, SD, Hd, dH, hr, E, N, H,
Type : Measurement Date, Time
PtID : A412 Additional data blocks can
be recorded in the Codes:
Hz : 125°13'00"
measuring range irrespective of the Code, Rem., Attr.1-8
V : 92°45'12"
H0 : 113.405 m program in use.
You will find detailed
hr : 1.500 m
information on the storage of
<EXIT> <DEL> <SEARCH>
data in the section "Saving Data".
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 103 Menu

8 Codelist
4 To each code a description and a <NEW> : Enter new codelist: Deleting code:
maximum of 8 attributes with up to 16
characters can be assigned. Input of a new code and a descriptive Select relevant code.
text.
<DEL> Deletes code block.
VIEW CODELIST INPUT CODELIST
Extended display for
Find: Nr*
Code: Nr01 Code: Nr01 viewing and checking
Desc: Border line Desc: Border line attributes.
Info1: Nr.123
0 Info2: 12.54
Code can be searched directly, either
Info3: 5.20
with the code name or wildcard (*).
<EXIT> <DEL> <NEW> <EXIT><PREV><ATTR><SAVE>
Searching for code: <ATTR> Input of attributes

(alphanumeric).
The codelist can be toggled
<SAVE> Records inputs; back to
through in both directions
code search.
using the arrow keys .
<PREV> Back to code search;
without saving.
Menu 104 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Delete Memory
Individual jobs or complete data <DEL> Starts deleting process <NO> Back to selection of area to 8
areas of a job are deleted. Deleting within the selected area. be deleted. Data is kept.
all data in memory. 14
<ALLMEM>Deletes all data in <YES> Deletes the selected data
Two selection fields enable a specific
memory. All data will be area within the selected job.
area to be selected.
lost !
Shortcut to the function
"INITIALIZE MEMORY" in the Deleting the memory cannot
"Data Manager" display. be undone. After confirming
Clearing all data
the message all data is deleted
permanently.
INITIALIZE MEMORY in database '
Job : Project_04B 20
Data: Measurements <NO> <YES>
<EXIT> <ALLMEM> <DEL>
Selection of job and data

area to be deleted.
Possible data areas:

• measurements
• fixed points
• jobs
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 105 Menu

Data Download
8 With this special function measured Job: Selection of job from which Example: "GSI" format
data can be transfered via the serial data should be transfered.
4 interface to a receiver (e.g. a Within the "data" setting
Laptop). The success of the transfer Data: Fixed points or "MEASUREMENTS", a data set
is not checked when this type of data measurements can be sent could have the following appearance:
transfer is used. separately and
independently from each 11....+00000D19 21.022+16641826
Shortcut to the function other. Selection of data 22.022+09635023 31..00+00006649
"DATA DOWNLOAD" in the type. 58..16+00000344 81..00+00003342
"Data Manager" display. 82..00-00005736 83..00+00000091
87..10+00001700 522.16-00000000
Format: Select output format.
The following formats can
0 DATA DOWNLOAD be selected for output:
1. GSI If the receiver is too slow in
processing data the data
Job : Project_04B 2. APA CAD
could be lost. With this type of data
Data: Measurements 3. User-defined data
transfer the instrument is not
Form: EASI formats
User-defined formats must informed about the performance of
be first loaded using Leica the receiver (no protocol).
<EXIT> <SEND> Survey Office (Data Ex-
change Manager).
Selection of individual
parameters.
<SEND> Data is sent via interface.
Menu 106 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Statistics
It is possible for the user to call-up Shortcut to the function Stations: 8

important information about the "MEMORY STATISTIC" in the Number of stations used within the
status of the internal memory. "Data Manager" display. selected jobs. 14
Additionally, the user can obtain
information about the composition of Fixpoints:
the data in the individual jobs. MEMORY INFORMATION Number of stored fixed points within
Job : Project_04B the selected jobs.
Stations : 18
Fixpoints: 372 Meas Recs:
MeasRecs : 2534 Number of recorded data blocks
(measured points, codes, etc.) within
Free Jobs : 1 the selected jobs.
<EXIT>
20
Free Jobs:
<EXIT> Back to Data Manager. Number of free or not defined jobs.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 107 Menu

Messages and Warnings
8 Messages Warnings Error messages
4 Data SAVED No data found in memory! All memory blocks occupied!!

• Data has been recorded in the • No relevant data blocks could be • Available memory full.
internal memory. found in the memory. > Delete a job or data area in the
> Display disappears after <1 > Search for other data or enter internal memory. Confirm
seconds. Back to last active relevant data in the Data Manager. message with <OK>.
display. Confirm with <OK>. Back to last
active display. Job already exists in database!!
Data DELETED • Job or job name already exists in
• Data has been deleted in the memory.
internal memory. > Change job name. Make sure that
0 > Display disappears after <1 the job name is not already
seconds. Back to last active available. Confirm message with
display. <OK>.
JOB DELETED Invalid Job-Name!!

• The content of a complete job has • Job name is empty or contains a
been deleted permanently. "-".
> Display disappears after <1 > Change job name. Confirm
seconds. Back to last active message with <OK>.
display.
Menu 108 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Determining Instrument Errors
The calibration contains the The user is guided clearly through Buttons: 8
determination of the following the procedure. As a result, a wrong
instrument errors: determination of instrument error is <VIEW> Display of actual calibration 14
eliminated. values.
• Hz-collimation
• V-index (simultaneously electronic CALIBRATION <MEAS> Measurements are
level) triggered exclusively by
1 Hz-COLLIMATION pressing this button. But-
Opens the menu 2 V-INDEX tons or are not

active during calibration.
functions.
<EXIT> Back to calibration menu
Shortcut to the function <EXIT> <VIEW> without saving. 20
"CALIBRATION".
<PREV> Back to last active display.
<VIEW> Overview of the values
For determining the Hz-collimation or saved.
the V-index it is necessary to
measure in both telescope faces. CALIBRATION DATA
The procedure can be started in any
telescope face. Hz-Coll: -0°00'27"
V-Index: -0°00'12"
<EXIT> <PREV>
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 109 Menu

Line-Of-Sight Error (Hz-Collimation) V-Index (Vertical Index Error)
8 The instruments are adjusted in the

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

determined before the
instrument is used for the first time,
before precision surveys, after long
periods of transport, before and after
TC700Z16
TC700Z13
0 long periods of work, and if the
temperature changes by more than
10°C (18°F).
The line-of-sight error or collimation The vertical circle should read
error (C) is the deviation from the exactly 90° (100 gon) when the line
Before determining the perpendicular between the tilting axis of sight is horizontal. Any deviation
instrument errors, level-up and the line of sight. from this figure is termed vertical
the instrument using the index error (i).
electronic bubble. The instrument The effect of the line-of-sight error to
should be secure and firm, and the Hz-angle increases with the By determining the vertical index
should be protected from direct vertical angle. error the electronic level is adjusted
sunlight in order to avoid thermal For horizontal aimings the error of automatically.
warming on one side only. the Hzangle equals the line-of-sight
error.
Menu 110 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Determining The Line-Of-Sight Error (c)
1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. <MEAS> Trigger measurement 8
the electronic level. and V are displayed. again.
14
2. Aim at a point approximately 100m
from the instrument that is less HZ-COLLIMATION 1 HZ-COLLIMATION 2
than ± 4°30' (5 gon) from the
horizontal. Hz : 123°43'07" Hz : 303°43'17"
V : 272°11'31" V : 87°48'19"
dHz: -0°00'10"
m Sight target ! dV : 0°00'28"
1 00
c a.
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <MEAS>
20
± 4°30' 3. <MEAS> Trigger measurement. 6. Indication of previous and
recomputed line-of-sight-error.
4. Change telescope face and aim on
TC700Z17
point again.
HZ-COLLIMATION (c)
180° c(old): -0°00'27"

c(new): -0°00'25"
The new value can be either

180° accepted with <SET> or rejected with
TC700Z18
<EXIT>.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 111 Menu

Determining V-Index
8 1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. <MEAS> Trigger measurement
the electronic level. and V are displayed. again.
4
2. Aim at a point approximately 100m
from the instrument that is less VERTICAL INDEX 1 VERTICAL INDEX 2
than ± 4°30' (5 gon) from the
horizontal. Hz : 123°43'07" Hz : 303°43'17"
V : 272°11'31" V : 87°48'19"
dHz: -0°00'10"
m Sight target ! dV : 0°00'28"
1 00
c a.
<EXIT> <MEAS> <EXIT> <MEAS>
0
± 4°30' 3. <MEAS> Trigger measurement. 6. Indication of previous and
recomputed V-index.
4. Change telescope position and
TC700Z17
aim on point again.

VERTICAL INDEX (i)
180°
i(old): -0°00'27"
i(new): -0°00'14"
By determining the vertical
index error the electronic
level is adjusted The new value can be either
180°
accepted with <SET> or rejected with
TC700Z18
automatically.
<EXIT>.
Menu 112 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Possible Messages when Determining Instrument Errors
8
Important messages Meaning Measures
V-Angle not suitable for Aiming tolerance not met or telescope face Aim on the target point with an accuracy of 14
calibration (Check V- not changed. min. 5 gon. The target point must be
angle or face) approximately in the horizontal plane.
Confirmation of the message required.
Calibration result out of Computed values out of tolerance. Previous Repeat measurements.
tolerance. Previous values retained. Confirmation of the message required.
values retained
Hz-Angle out of limit Hz-angle in second face deviates more than Aim on the target point with an accuracy of
5 gon from the target point. min. 5 gon.
Confirmation of the message required.
20
Measurement Error. Try Measurement error appeared (e.g. instable Repeat the process.
again. set up or period between measuring in Confirmation of the message required.
telescope face I and II too long).
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 113 Menu

System Information
8 Useful information which can be Free Jobs IR<=>RL Switches between IR
called via menu. These are only Number of free jobs is displayed. If and RL.
4 indications of actual setting and no jobs are in the memory under REC Records a measurement
cannot be changed here. All changes "Measure and Record" the system block
to settings must be carried out in creates a "Default" job automatically. LASERPNT Switches on or off the
menu "SETTINGS". All data is stored into this Default job visible laser point.
which can be freely renamed. TRACKING Switches on or off the
tracking measurement
Opens the menu mode.
functions. Tilt Corr. OFFSET Definition of length,
Display of current compensator cross and/or height
setting: offset for target points.
Shortcut to the function Off: Compensator switched off.
0 CHECKTIE Displays the tie
"SYSTEM INFO". 1-Axis: Compensator activated in elements.
longitudinal axis along the
Scrolls the display. REM Indirect height
direction to the target). determination.
2-Axis: Compensator activated in
DLR Deletes the last data
<SW> Software versions overview. longitudinal and transverse
block recorded in the
axis internal memory.
USER-Key
Current assignment of the -key.
The following functions from the FNC
menu are available:
Menu 114 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

System Information, continued
TRIGGER-Key Hz-Coll. (On/Off) Software versions 8
Off: function deactivated. The correction of measured Hz- The software of the instrument is
ALL: ALL function activated. angles with the Hz collimation can be composed of different software 14
DIST: DIST function activated. switched On/Off. packages. Depending on this
packages different versions are
possible.
Battery Calibration Values Op-System: Operating System
Remaining battery power (e.g. 40%). Indication of last determined and Appl.-SW: Applications, functions
stored calibration values and menu
(Hz-collimation, V-index). Layout: User displays
Instr.Temp.
Measured instrument temperature.
20
DSP Heater (On/Off)

Activates the display heating. With
setting ON the heating is switched on
as soon as the instrument
temperature falls below "-5°C" and
the illumination is switched off.
When the temperature increases
again, the heating is automatically
switched off.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 115 Menu

Saving Data Start-Up Programs
8 The following categories of data are
Job Station
stored in the internal memory:
4 • Measured data Job = Job name Stn = Station number
• Fixed points Oper = Observer name E0 = Station co-ordinate (Easting)
• Jobs Rem1 = Comment 1 N0 = Station co-ordinate (Northing)
Rem2 = Comment 2 H0 = Station height
The measured data are subdivided Date = Date hi = Instrument height
into different objects (measurements, Time = Time
target points, stations, results,
residuals, correction parameters,
codes). Depending on the
application, one or more of these
objects are saved, the contents
(attributes) of the objects are
0 described in the following. The time
and date are also saved at the same
time with each object, as well as the
name of the application in which the
objects were saved.
Comment on the "Measurement"

object:
E, N, H, HD and dH are calculated
from the measurements (applies to
all applications).
Saving Data 116 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Orientation
Target Point (1): Measurement (n): Residuals: 8

PtID(1) = Point ID PtID(n) = Point ID dHz = Residual for the horizon-
E(1) = Easting Hz(n) = Horizontal angle tal angle 14
N(1) = Nothing V(n) = Vertical angle dHD = Residual for the horizon-
H(1) = Height SD(n) = Measured slope tal distance
distance dH = Height residual
Measurement (1): hr(n) = Reflector height
PtID(1) = Point ID
Hz(1) = Horizontal angle Results:
V(1) = Vertical angle PtID(1) = Point ID of the first
SD(1) = Measured slope target point
distance Brg = Calculated azimuth
hr(1) = Reflector height between the station co-
ordinates and the first
Target Point (n): target point (based on 20
PtID(n) = Point ID the telescope face in
E(n) = Easting which orientation was
N(n) = Northing performed)
H(n) = Height NoPts = Number of target points
used
HzCor = Hz circle correction
St Dev = Standard deviation of
the Hz circle correction
Face = Telescope face in which
orientation was
performed
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 117 Saving Data

Applications
8
Measuring Application Survey Application Setting-Out Application
4
Measurement: Measurement: Target Point:
PtID = Point ID
PtID = Point ID PtID = Point ID E = Easting
Hz = Horizontal angle Hz = Horizontal angle N = Northing
V = Vertical angle V = Vertical angle H = Height
SD = Measured slope distance SD = Measured slope distance
hr = Reflector height hr = Reflector height Measurement:
PtID = Point ID
Hz = Horizontal angle
V = Vertical angle
SD = Measured slope distance
0 hr = Reflector height
Results:
dE = Easting setting-out
difference between target
and measured point
dN = Northing setting-out
and measured point
dH = Height setting-out
and measured point

Tie Distance Application Area Application Free Station Application
Measurement (1): Measurement (1): Target Point (1): 8

PtID(1) = Point ID PtID(1) = Point ID PtID(1) = Point ID
Hz(1) = Horizontal angle Hz(1) = Horizontal angle E(1) = Easting 14
V(1) = Vertical angle V(1) = Vertical angle N(1) = Northing
SD(1) = Measured slope distance SD(1) = Measured slope distance H(1) = Height
hr(1) = Reflector height hr(1) = Reflector height
Measurement (1):
Measurement (n): Measurement (n): PtID(1) = Point ID
PtID(n) = Point ID PtID(n) = Point ID Hz(1) = Horizontal angle
Hz(n) = Horizontal angle Hz(n) = Horizontal angle V(1) = Vertical angle
V(n) = Vertical angle V(n) = Vertical angle SD(1) = Measured slope distance
SD(n) = Measured slope distance SD(n) = Measured slope distance hr(1) = Reflector height
hr(n) = Reflector height hr(n) = Reflector height
Target Point (n):
Results (n-1) - (n): Results: PtID(n) = Point ID 20
SD = Slope distance NoPts = Number of points E(n) = Easting
HD = Horizontal distance Area = Area N(n) = Northing
dH = Height difference Perim. = Perimeter of area H(n) = Height
Brg = Azimuth

Free Station Application, continued
8 Measurement (n): Residuals: Orientation results:

PtID(n) = Point ID dHz = Residual on the horizon- PtID(1) = Point ID of the first
4 Hz(n) = Horizontal angle tal angle target point
V(n) = Vertical angle dHD = Residual on the horizon- Brg = Calculated azimuth
SD(n) = Measured slope distance tal distance between the station co-
hr(n) = Reflector height dH = Height residual ordinates and the first
target point (based on
Station results: Orientation point (1): the telescope face in
Stn = Station number PtID(1) = Point ID which orientation was
E = Station co-ordinate (Easting) E(1) = Easting performed)
N = Station co-ordinate (Northing) N(1) = Northing NoPts = Number of target points
H = Station height H(1) = Height used
hi = Instrument height HzCor = Hz circle correction
Orientation measurement (1): StDev = Standard deviation of
0 Standard deviations: PtID(1) = Point ID the Hz circle correction
StDv(E) = Standard deviation of the Hz(1) = Measured horizontal Face = Telescope face in which
station co-ordinates angle + orientation orientation was
(Easting) unknowns performed
StDv(N) = Standard deviation of the V(1) = Vertical angle
station co-ordinates SD(1) = Measured slope
(Northing) distance
StDv(H) = Standard deviation of the hr(1) = Reflector height
station height
StDv(P) = Average point position
error
= mF ( E ) 2 + mF ( N ) 2

Reference Line Application
• Reference line • Reference Line • Orthogonal setting out 8

Measurement (1): Measurement: Orthogonal setting out elements:
PtID = Point ID PtID = Point ID PtID = Point ID 14
Hz = Horizontal angle Hz = Horizontal angle Line = Longitudinal value
V = Vertical angle V = Vertical angle Offs = Transverse value
HD = Measured slope distance HD = Slope distance Ht = Height value
hr = Reflector height hr = Reflector height
Target Point (1): Measurement:
PtID = Point ID Results: PtID = Point ID
E = Easting dLine = Longitudinal offset with Hz = Horizontal angle
N = Northing respect to reference point V = Vertical angle
H = Height Offs = Transverse offset with HD = Slope distance
Measurement (2): respect to reference point hr = Reflector height
PtID = Point ID dHt = Height offset with respect
Hz = Horizontal angle to reference point Results: 20
V = Vertical angle Line = Longitudinal difference
HD = Measured slope distance required - actual
hr = Reflector height dOffs = Transverse difference
Target Point (2): required - actual
PtID = Point ID dHt = Height difference required -
E = Easting actual
N = Northing
H = Height
Transformation Parameters:
Line = Longitudinal offset
Offs = Parallel offset
Hoff = Height offset
Rot = Rotation
Functions Correction Parameters
8 Determination of the Height of Remote A correction block is stored every Atmospheric Corrections
Points time when:
4 • a new job is stored or Pressure = Air pressure
• one or more parameters are Temperature= Temperature
Measurement (1):
changed in the EDM settings in the Rel. humid. = Relative atmospheric
PtID(1) = Point ID
instrument (see list below). humidity
Hz(1) = Horizontal angle
V(1) = Vertical angle Refr. Coeff. = Coefficient of
SD(1) = Measured slope distance EDM refraction
hr(1) = Reflector height Ht. a. MSL = Height above see
EDM type level
Measurement (n): EDM mode Atmos ppm = Atmospheric PPM
PtID(n) = Point ID Prism type
Hz(n) = Horizontal angle Prism constants
0
V(n) = Vertical angle
SD(n) = Measured slope distance
hr(n) = Reflector height
Results (n-1) - (n):

dH = Height difference
Target Offset
L_Offset = Length offset

T_Offset = Cross offset
H_Offset = Height offset

Coding Fixed Points (Coordinates) RS232
OSW-Coding PtID = Point ID Measurements (PtID, Hz, V, SD, hr) 8
E = Easting are output over the RS232 serial
Code = Name of code N = Northing interface if data output over RS232 is 14
Desc = Comment H = Height set.
Attr1 = Attribute name 1
Attr2 = Attribute name 2 No results or other
Attr3 = Attribute name 3 calculated data (e.g. HD) is
Attr4 = Attribute name 4 output over the RS232 serial
Attr5 = Attribute name 5 interface.
Attr6 = Attribute name 6
Attr7 = Attribute name 7 The type of data output (internal
Attr8 = Attribute name 8 memory or RS232) is set in the menu
(see MENU / SYSTEM INFO).
20
GSI-Coding
Code = Name of code

Desc = Comment
Info1 = Information 1

Safety Directions Intended Use of Instrument
8 The following directions should
Permitted Uses Adverse Uses
enable the person responsible for the
4 TC(R)702/703/705, and the person The electronic total stations are • Use of the total station without
who actually uses the instrument, to intended to the following applications: previous instruction
anticipate and avoid operational • Use outside of the intended limits
hazards. • Measuring horizontal and vertical • Disabling safety systems and rem-
angles oval of hazard notices
The person responsible for the • Opening the instrument using tools
• Measuring distances
instrument must ensure that all users (screwdriver, etc.), unless this is
understand these directions and • Recording measurements
specifically permitted for certain
adheres to them. • Computing by means of functions
application software • Modification or conversion of the
• Visualising the standing axis (with instrument
laser plummet) • Use after misappropriation
• Use with accessories from other
0 manufacturers without the prior
express approval of Leica
Geosystems
• Aiming directly into the sun
• Inadequate safeguards at the
surveying site (e.g. when
measuring on roads, etc.)
Safety Directions 124 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Adverse Uses, continued Limits of Use Responsibilities
• Controlling machines, or Refer to section "Technical Data". Area of responsibility for the 8
controlling moving objects or manufacturer of the original
similar, with the integrated EDM Environment: equipment Leica Geosystems AG, 14
(visible laser) Suitable for use in an atmosphere CH-9435 Heerbrugg
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties appropriate for permanent human (hereinafter referred to as Leica
habitation: not suitable for use in ag- Geosystems):
gressive or explosive environments. Leica Geosystems is responsible for
Use in rain is permissible for limited supplying the product, including the
WARNING:
periods. User Manual and original
Adverse use can lead to accessories, in a completely safe
injury, malfunction, and condition.
material damage. Temperature limits
It is the task of the person Responsibilities of the
responsible for the instrument to °F °C °F °C manufacturers of non-Leica Geo-
inform the user about hazards and +158
systems accessories:
how to counteract them. The +122 +50 The manufacturers of non-
electronic total stations are not to be 20
Leica Geosystems
used until the user has been properly accessories for the TC(R)702/703/
0 0 0 0
instructed how to use them. 705 electronic total stations are
-4 -20 responsible for developing,
-40 -40
implementing and communicating
safety concepts for their products,
and are also responsible for the
TC700Z60
effectiveness of those safety
concepts in combination with the Lei-
ca Geosystems product.
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 125 Safety Directions

Hazards of Use
8 Responsibilities of the person in WARNING: WARNING:
charge of the instrument: The absence of instruction, The battery charger is not
4
or the inadequate imparting designed for use under wet
WARNING: of instruction, can lead to incorrect or and severe conditions. If instrument
The person responsible for adverse use, and can give rise to becomes wet it may cause you to
the instrument must ensure accidents with far-reaching human, receive an electric shock.
that it is used in accordance with the material, financial and environmental Precautions:
instructions. This person is also consequences. Use charger only in dry rooms and
accountable for the training and Precautions: protect instrument from humidity. Do
deployment of personnel who use the All users must follow the safety not use instruments in a wet
instrument and for the safety of the directions given by the manufacturer environment.
equipment when in use. and the directions of the person
responsible for the instrument.
The person in charge of the
instrument has the following duties:
0 • To understand the safety
instructions on the product and the
instructions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local regulations
relating to accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems
immediately if the equipment
becomes unsafe.

Hazards of Use, continued
WARNING: DANGER: WARNING: 8
If you open the charger, Because of the risk of By surveying during a
14
either of the following electrocution, it is very thunderstorm you are at risk
actions may cause you to receive an dangerous to use reflector poles and from lightening.
electric shock: extensions in the vicinity of electrical Precautions:
• Touching live components installations such as power cables or Do not carry out field surveys during
• Using the charger after incorrect electrical railways. thunderstorms.
attempts to carry out repairs Precautions:
Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from CAUTION:
Do not open the charger. Only a Lei- electrical installations. If it is essential Be careful not to point the
ca Geosystems-approved service to work in this environment, first instrument directly towards
technician is entitled to repair it. contact the safety authorities the sun, because the telescope
responsible for the electrical functions as a magnifying lens and
installations and follow their can injure your eyes or damage the
instructions. distance measuring device and the
Guide Light EGL. 20
Precautions:
Do not point the telescope directly at
the sun.

8 WARNING: CAUTION: WARNING:
During target recognition or If a target lamp accessory is If computers intended for
4
stakeout procedures there is used with the instrument the use indoors are used in the
a danger of accidents occurring if the lamp's surface temperature may be field there is a danger of electric
user does not pay attention to the en- extreme after a long working period. shock.
vironmental conditions (e.g. It may cause pain if touched. Precautions:
obstacles, excavations or traffic). Replacing the halogen bulb before
Adhere to the instructions given by
Precautions: the lamp has been allowed to cool
the computer manufacturer with
The person responsible for the down may cause burning to the skin
regard to field use in conjunction with
instrument must make all users fully or fingers.
Leica Geosystems instruments.
aware of the existing dangers. Precautions:
Use appropriate heat protection such
WARNING: as gloves or woollen cloth before
Inadequate securing of the touching the lamp, or allow the lamp
surveying site can lead to to cool down first.
0 dangerous situations, for example in
traffic, on building sites and at
industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the surveying site
is adequately secured. Adhere to the
local regulations governing accident
prevention and road traffic.

CAUTION: WARNING: Precautions: 8
During the transport or If the equipment is Dispose of the equipment
appropriately in accordance with the 14
disposal of charged batteries improperly disposed of, the
it is possible for inappropriate following can happen: regulations in force in your country.
mechanical influences to constitute a • If polymer parts are burnt, Always prevent access to the
fire hazard. poisonous gases are produced equipment by unauthorized
Precautions: which may impair health. personnel.
Before transporting or disposing of • If batteries are damaged or are
equipment, discharge the battery heated strongly, they can explode
(e.g. by running the instrument in and cause poisoning, burning,
tracking mode until the batteries are corrosion or environmental
exhausted). contamination.
• By disposing of the equipment
irresponsibly you may enable
unauthorized persons to use it in
contravention of the regulations, 20
exposing themselves and third
parties to the risk of severe injury
and rendering the environment
liable to contamination.
• Leakage of silicone oil from the
compensator can damage the
optical and electronic
subassemblies.

Hazards of Use, continued Laser Classification
8 CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
If the accessories used with Watch out for erroneous Allow only authorized Leica
4
the instrument are not measurements if the Geosystems service
properly secured, and the equipment instrument is defective or if it has workshops to service the instrument.
is subjected to mechanical shock been dropped or has been misused
(e.g. blows, falling etc.), the or modified.
equipment may be damaged, safety Precautions:
devices may be ineffective or people Periodically carry out test
may sustain injury. measurements and perform the field
Precautions: adjustments indicated in the User
When setting-up the instrument, Manual particularly after the
make sure that the accessories (e.g. instrument has been subjected to ab-
tripod, tribrach, etc.) are correctly normal use and before and after
adapted, fitted, secured and locked in important measurements.
position.
0 Avoid subjecting the equipment to
mechanical shock.
Never position the instrument on the
tripod baseplate without securely
tightening the central fixing screw. If
the screw is loosened always remove
the instrument immediately from the
tripod.

Integrated EDM (Infrared Laser)
The EDM module built into the total WARNING: Beam divergence: 1.8 mrad 8
stations produces an invisible infra- It can be dangerous to look
red laser beam which emerges from Pulse duration: 800 ps 14
into the beam with optical
the telescope objective. equipment (e.g. binoculars, Maximum radiant power: 0.33 mW
telescopes) Maximum radiant power
The product is a Class 1 laser 4.12 mW
Precautions: per pulse:
product in accordance with:
• IEC 825-1 : 1993 "Radiation safety Do not look directly into the beam Measurement
± 5%
of laser products". with optical equipment. uncertainty:
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 "Radiation
safety of laser products".
Infrared laser
The product is a Class I laser
product in accordance with: 1 beam exit
(invisible).
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US
TC700Z11
Department of Health and Human
20
Service, Code of Federal
Regulations)
Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
Class 1/I laser products are safe Leica Geosystems AG
under reasonably foreseeable CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured:1998
conditions of operation and are not Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
harmful to the eyes provided that the This laser product complies with 21CFR
products are used and maintained in 1040 as applicable.
This device complies with part 15 of the
accordance with the instructions. FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
TC700Z54
may not cause harm-ful interference, and

Integrated EDM (Visible Laser)
8 As an alternative to the infrared WARNING: Labelling

beam, the EDM incorporated into the It can be dangerous to look
4 total station produces a visible red into the beam with optical
laser beam which emerges from the equipment (e.g. binoculars, MMax.
ax.emitted Power
em itted Pow: er : 0.95mW
0.95m W c.w .
telescope objective. telescopes) Emitted
Em ittedWavelength :
W avelenght : 620-690nm
620-690nm
Standard
St andardapplied :
applied : EN60825-1:1994-07
EN60825-1 :1994-07
The product is a Class 2 laser
Precautions: IEC825-1
IEC825-:11993-11
:1993-11
product in accordance with:
• IEC 825-1 : 1993 "Radiation safety Do not look directly into the beam
of laser products". with optical equipment.
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 "Radiation
safety of laser products".
The product is a Class II laser

product in accordance with: Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
Department of Health and Human A V O ID E X P O SU R E CH-9435 Heerbrugg
0 L a se r ra d ia ti on is em itted
Service, Code of Federal fr o m thi s ap ertu r e Manufactured:1998
Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
Regulations)
This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
as applicable.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Class 2/II laser products: Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
Do not stare into the beam or direct it STARE INTO BEAM ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
620-690nm/0.95mW max. any interference received, including inter-
unnecessarily at other persons. Eye CLASS II LASER PRODUCT ference that may cause undesired operation.
protection is normally afforded by

aversion responses including the 2 1/4s
blink reflex.
TC700Z53
Integrated EDM, continued Guide Light EGL
Beam divergence: 0.15 x 0.35 mrad The integrated Guide Light produces 8
a visible LED beam from the upper
Pulse duration: 800 ps front side of the telescope. 1 14
Maximum radiant The product is a Class 1 LED product
0.95 mW
power: *) in accordance with:
Maximum radiant • IEC 825-1: 1993 "Radiation safety Flashing LED yellow red
12 mW of laser products"
power per pulse: Beam divergence: 2.4 ° 2.4 °
• EN 60825-1: 1994 "Radiation
Measurement Pulse duration: 2 x 105 ms 1 x 105 ms
± 5% safety of laser products"
uncertainty:
Maximum radiant
0.28 mW 0.47 mW
*) Within the specified working range power:
of > 5 m (> 16 ft). Maximum radiant
0.75 mW 2.5 mW
power per pulse:
Class 1 LED products are safe under Measurement
reasonably foreseeable conditions of ±5% ±5%
uncertainty:
Exit for laser operation and are not harmful to the
beam 20
eyes provided that the products are
(visible). used and maintained in accordance
with the instructions.
2 1
CAUTION:
TC700Z11
TC300z22
Use the Guide Light only
within the specified working
range of > 5 m (> 16 ft) from the
1 Exit for flashing red LED
telescope.
2 Exit for flashing yellow LED

Laser Plummet
8 The integrated laser plummet Labelling

produces a visible laser beam which
4 emerges from the base of the
Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
instrument. Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
MMax.
ax.emitted Power
em itted Pow: er : 0.95mW
0.95m Wc.w.
c.w .
The product is a Class 2 laser Leica Geosystems AG
Emitted
Em ittedWavelength :
W avelenght : 620-690nm
620-690nm
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
product in accordance with: Manufactured:1998 Standard
St andardapplied :
applied : EN60825-1:1994-07
EN60825-1 :1994-07
Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... IEC825-1
IEC825-:11993-11
:1993-11
• IEC 825-1 : 1993 "Radiation safety
This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
of laser products". as applicable.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 "Radiation Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
safety of laser products". ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
The product is a Class II laser LASER RADIATION - DO NOT
product in accordance with: STARE INTO BEAM
620-690nm/0.95mW max.
• FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
Department of Health and Human

Service, Code of Federal 2 1/4s
0
Regulations)
Class 2/II laser products:

Do not stare into the beam or direct it
unnecessarily at other persons. Eye
protection is normally afforded by
aversion responses including the
blink reflex. A V O I D E X P O SU R E
TC700Z55
L a s e r ra d ia ti on is em itted
fr o m thi s ap ertu r e

Laser Plummet, continued Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad The term "electromagnetic WARNING: 8

compatibility" is taken to mean the Electromagnetic radiation
Pulse duration: c.w. capability of the instrument to 14
can cause disturbances in
Maximum radiant function correctly in an environment other equipment.
0.95 mW where electromagnetic radiation and
power:
electrostatic discharges are present, Although electronic total stations
Maximum radiant and without causing electromagnetic
n/a meet the strict regulations and
power per pulse:
disturbances in other equipment. standards which are in force in this
Measurement respect, Leica Geosystems cannot
± 5%
uncertainty: completely exclude the possibility
that other equipment may be
Infrared laser beam disturbed.
exit (invisible).
20
TC700Z56
Laser beam (visible)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), continued
8 CAUTION: CAUTION: WARNING:
There is a risk that Disturbances caused by If the total station is operated
4
disturbances may be caused electromagnetic radiation with connecting cables
in other equipment if the total station can result in the tolerance limits for attached at only one of their two ends
is used in conjunction with measurements being exceeded. (e.g. external supply cables, interface
accessories from other cables), the permitted level of
manufacturers, e.g. field computers, Although the total stations meet the electromagnetic radiation may be
personal computers, walkie-talkies, strict regulations and standards exceeded and the correct functioning
non-standard cables, external which are in force in this connection, of other instruments may be
batteries. Leica Geosystems cannot completely impaired.
Precautions: exclude the possibility that the total Precautions:
Use only the equipment and station may be disturbed by very
While the total station is in use,
accessories recommended by Leica intense electromagnetic radiation,
connecting cables (e.g. instrument to
Geosystems. When combined with e.g. near radio transmitters, walkie-
external battery, instrument to
total stations, they meet the strict talkies, diesel generators, power
computer) must be connected at both
0 requirements stipulated by the cables.
ends.
guidelines and standards. When Check the plausibility of results
using computers and walkie-talkies, obtained under these conditions.
pay attention to the information about
electromagnetic compatibility
provided by the manufacturer.

FCC Statement (Applicable in U.S.)
WARNING: WARNING: 8
This equipment has been tested and found to Changes or modifications not expressly
14
comply with the limits for a Class B digital approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. could void the user's authority to operate the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable equipment.
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. Product labelling:
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
interference to radio communications. ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not any interference received, including inter-
occur in a particular installation. ference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
TC700Z54
20
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged Type: TC.... Art.No.: ......
Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Leica Geosystems AG
following measures: CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured:1998
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Made in Switzerland S.No.: ......
• Increase the separation between the equipment and This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040
as applicable.
receiver. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe- conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
rent from that to which the receiver is connected. any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Care and Storage
8
Transport In the Field
4
When transporting or shipping the
equipment always use the original
Leica Geosystems packaging
(transport case and shipping
cardboard).
After a longer period of

storage or transport of your
instrument always check the
field ajustment parameters
indicated in this manual
TC700Z21
TC700Z36
before using the instrument.
0 When transporting the equipment in • carry the tripod with its legs
the field, always make sure to splayed across your shoulder,
• either carry the instrument in its keeping the attached instrument
original transport case or, upright.
Care and Storage 138 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Inside Vehicle Shipping Storage
8
TC700Z70
TC700Z61
°F °C
14
TC700Z71
Never transport the instrument loose For shipping the instrument by rail, When storing the equipment,
inside the vehicle. aircraft or ship use the Leica Geosy- particularly in summer and
The instrument can be damaged by stems original packaging (transport inside a vehicle, take the
blows and vibrations. It must always case or shipping cardboard) or temperature limits into account. 20
be transported in its case and be another suitable packaging securing
properly secured. the instrument against blows and
vibrations. When storing the intrument inside a
building also use the transport case
(if possible, in a safe place).
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 139 Care and Storage

Cleaning
TC700Z66
TC700Z67
TC700Z50
If the instrument becomes Objective, eyepiece and Fogging of prisms:
wet, leave it unpacked. prisms: Reflector prisms that are
Wipe down, clean, and dry the • Blow dust off lenses and prisms. cooler than the ambient temperature
instrument (at not more than 40 °C/ • Never touch the glass with fingers. tend to fog. It is not enough simply to
108°F), transport case, foam inserts, • Use only a clean, soft and lint-free wipe them. Keep them for some time
and accessories. Pack up the cloth for cleaning. If necessary, inside your jacket or in the vehicle to
equipment only when it is perfectly moisten the cloth with pure allow them to adjust to the ambient
0 temperature.
dry. alcohol.
When using the instrument in the Use no other liquids; these may
field always close the transport case. attack polymer components. Cables and plugs
Keep plugs clean and dry.
Blow away any dirt lodged in the
plugs of the connecting cables.

Checking and Adjusting
8
Tripod Circular Level Circular Level on the Tribrach
14
1 2
TC700Z45
TC700Z43
TC700Z44
The connections between metal and Level-up the instrument in advance Level the instrument and then
timber components must always be with the electronic level. The bubble remove it from the tribrach. If the
firm and tight. must be centered. If it extends bubble is not centred, adjust it using
• Tighten the Allen screws (2) beyond the circle, use the Allen key the adjusting pin.
20
moderately. supplied to center it by turning the Turning the adjustment screws:
• Tighten the articulated joints on the adjustment screws. • to the left: the bubble approaches
tripod head (1) just enough to keep the screw
the tripod legs open when you lift it After adjustment no screw must be • to the right: the bubble goes away
off the ground. loose. from the screw.
After adjustment no screw must be

loose.

Laser Plummet
8 The laser plummet is integrated into

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

instrument by 360°:
1. Install the instrument on the tripod
approx. 1.5 m above ground and
TC700Z20
level up. ± 0.8 mm / 1.5 m
2. Switch on laser plummet and mark
the centre of the red spot.
3. Turn instrument slowly by 360° If the centre of the laser spot makes Depending on brightness and surface
and observe the red laser spot. a clearly circular movement or if the the size of the laser spot can vary. At
0
centre of the point is moving away a distance of 1.5 m an average value
Inspecting the laser plummet should more than 1mm from the first marked of 2.5 mm diameter must be
be carried out on a bright, smooth point an adjustment is possibly estimated.
and horizonal surface (e.g. a sheet of necessary. Call your nearest Leica
paper). service department. The maximum diameter of the
circular movement of the centre of
the laser spot should not exceed +/-
0.8 mm at a distance of 1.5 m.

Reflectorless EDM
The red laser beam used for Inspection 8

measuring without reflector is
arranged coaxially with the line of A target plate is provided. Set it up If the spot on the more reflective side 14
sight of the telescope, and emerges between five and 20 metres away of the plate is too bright (dazzling),
from the objective port. If the with the grey reflective side facing the use the white side instead to carry
instrument is well adjusted, the red instrument. Move the telescope to out the inspection.
measuring beam will coincide with face II. Switch on the red laser beam
the visual line of sight. External by activating the laser-point function.
influences such as shock or large Use the telescope crosshair to align
temperature fluctuations can displace the instrument with the centre of the
the red measuring beam relative to target plate, and then inspect the
the line of sight. position of the red laser spot on the
target plate. Generally speaking the
The direction of the beam red spot cannot be seen through the
should be inspected before telescope, so look at the target plate
precise measurement of distances is from just above the telescope or from
attempted, because an excessive just to the side of it.
deviation of the laser beam from the If the spot illuminates the cross, the 20
line of sight can result in imprecise achievable adjustment precision has
distance measurements. been reached; if it lies outside the
limits of the cross, the direction of the
beam needs to be adjusted.
TC700Z88
Reflectorless EDM, continued
8 Adjusting the Direction of the Beam Throughout the adjustment
TC700Z51
procedure, keep the
4 Pull the two plugs out from the telescope pointing to the target plate.
adjustment ports on the top side of
the telescope housing.
To correct the height of the beam, After each field adjustment,
insert the screwdriver into the rear replace the plugs in the
adjustment port and turn it clockwise adjustment ports to keep out damp
(spot on target plate moves obliquely and dirt.
upwards) or anticlockwise (spot
moves obliquely downwards).
To correct the beam laterally, insert
the screwdriver into the front
adjustment port and turn it clockwise
(spot moves to the right) or
anticlockwise (spot moves to the
left).
0
TC700Z52
Technical Data
Telescope Angle measurement Laser plummet: 8
• Transits fully • absolute, continuous, • In alidade, turns with instrument
• Magnification: 30x • Updates each 0.3 seconds • Accuracy: max. rot. diameter of 14
• Image: upright • Units selectable laser spot: ± 0.8 mm / 1.5m

360° sexagesimal, 400gon, • Diameter of laser spot:
• Free objective aperture: 40 mm
360° decimal, 6400 mil, V%, ±V 2.5 mm / 1.5m
• Shortest focussing • Standard deviation
distance: 1.7 m (5.6 ft) (acc. to DIN 18723 / ISO 12857) Compensator:
• Focusing: fine TC(R)702 2" (0.6 mgon) • 2-axis-oil compensator
• Field of view: 1°30' (1.7gon) TC(R)703 3" (1 mgon) • Setting range ±4' (0.07 gon)
• Telescope field of view at TC(R)705 5" (1.5 mgon) • Setting accuracy
100m 2.6 m • Smallest display resolution TC(R)702 0.5" (0.2 mgon)
gon: TC(R)702 0.0001 TC(R)703 1" (0.3 mgon)
TC(R)703/705 0.0005 TC(R)705 1.5" (0.5 mgon)
360d: TC(R)702 0.0001
TC(R)703/705 0.0005 Keyboard:
360s: 1" • Tilt angle: 70°
mil: 0.01 • Base area: 110x75 mm
Level sensitivity • No. of buttons: 24 plus ON
• Circular level: 6'/2 mm and trigger key 20
• Electronic bubble: 20"/2mm (on side cover)
Display:
• Backlit
• Heatable (Temp. < -5°C)
• LCD: 144x64 Pixel
• 8 lines with 24 characters each
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 145 Technical Data

Technical Data, continued
8 Type of tribrach: Tilting axis height: Number of measurements:
• Tribrach removable GDF111/ • without tribrach 196 mm GEB111:
4 GDF121 • with tribrach GDF111 • Angle: >4 h
Thread diam.: 5/8" 240 mm ± 5 mm • Distance: > 1000
(DIN 18720 / BS 84) • with tribrach GDF121 GEB121:
238 mm ± 5 mm • Angle: >8 h
Dimensions: • Distance: > 2000
• Instrument: Power supply:
Height (including tribrach and • Battery GEB111: NiMh Temperature range:
carrying handle): (0% Cadmium) • Storage: -40°C to +70°C
- with tribrach GDF111 -40°F to +158°F
Voltage: 6V, 1800 mAh
360 mm ± 5 mm • Operating: -20°C to +50°C
• Battery GEB121: NiMh
- with tribrach GDF121 -4°F to +122°F
(0% Cadmium)
358 mm ± 5 mm Voltage: 6V, 3600 mAh
Width: 150 mm Automatic corrections:
• Battery adapter GAD39:
Length: 145 mm • Line-of-sight error Yes
6 x LR6/AA/AM3, 1.5V,
only alkaline batteries • Vertical-index error Yes
• Case: 468x254x355mm • Earth curvature Yes
• External supply
(LxBxH) • Refraction Yes
(via serial interface)
0 If an external cable is used, • Tilt correction Yes
Weight:
then the voltage range must lie
(including battery GEB111 and
between 11.5VDC and 14VDC. Recording:
tribrach)
• with tribrach GDF111 5.33 kg • RS232 interface Yes
• with tribrach GDF121 5.52 kg • Internal memory: Yes
Total capacity 288 KB
≈ 4500 data blocks and
≈ 7000 fixed points
Technical Data 146 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en
Distance measurement (IR: infrared) Range: 8
• Type infrared (normal and rapid measurement) 14
• Carrier wavelength 0.780 µm Tape
• Measuring system special frequency system Standard 3 prisms 360° Mini-
60mm x
prism (GPH3) reflector prism
basis 100 MHz = 1.5 m 60mm
• EDM type coaxial 1800 m 2300 m 800 m 150 m 800 m
• Display (least count) 1 mm 1
(6000 ft) (7500 ft) (2600 ft) (500 ft) (2600 ft)
3000 m 4500 m 1500 m 250 m 1200 m
2
EDM measuring Time per (10000 ft) (14700 ft) (5000 ft) (800 ft) (4000 ft)
Accuracy *
program measurement 3500 m 5400 m 2000 m 250 m 2000 m
3
(12000 ft) (17700 ft) (7000 ft) (800 ft) (7000 ft)
Standard
2 mm + 2 ppm <1 sec.
measurement 1) Strong haze, visibility 5km; or strong sunlight, severe heat
shimmer
Fast measurement 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.5 sec.
2) Light haze, visibility about 20km; or moderate sunlight,
Tracking 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.3 sec. slight heat shimmer
3) Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40km; no heat shimmer
IR Tape 5 mm + 2 ppm <0.5 sec.
Distance measurement (RL: visible)
• Type visible red laser 20
* Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations from the
• Carrier wavelength 0.670 µm
specified accuracy. • Measuring system special frequency system
basis 100 MHz = 1.5 m
• EDM type coaxial
• Display (least count) 1 mm
• Laser spot size: approx. 7x 14 mm / 20 m
approx. 10 x 20 mm / 50 m
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 147 Technical Data

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

• Range of measurement: from 1000m up
Atmospheric No reflector No reflector • Display unambiguous: to 12 km
conditions (white target)* (grey, albedo 0.25)
4 60 m (200 ft) 30 m (100 ft)
Range (with reflector)
5 80 m (260 ft) 50 m (160 ft)
6 80 m (260 ft) 50 m (160 ft) Atmospheric Standard prism Three prisms
conditions (GPR1) (GPH3)
* Kodak Grey Card used with exposure meter for reflected 1 1500 m (5000 ft) 2000 m (7000 ft)
light
4) Object in strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer 2 5000 m (16000 ft) 7000 m (23000 ft)
5) Object in shade, or sky overcast 3 > 5000 m (16000 ft) > 9000 m (30000 ft)
6) Day, night and twilight
EDM measuring 1) Strong haze, visibility 5km; or strong sunlight, severe heat
0 Accuracy ** Time per measurement shimmer
program
2) Light haze, visibility about 20km; or moderate sunlight,
3.0 sec. slight heat shimmer
Short 3 mm + 2 ppm
+1.0 sec./10m > 30m 3) Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40km; no heat shimmer
Prism 5 mm + 2 ppm 2.5 sec.
1.0 sec.
Tracking 5 mm + 2 ppm
+0.3 sec./10m > 30m
Technical Data 148 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Corrections and Formulae
Atmospheric Correction 8
14
The distance displayed is correct only The air humidity influences the
if the scale correction in ppm (mm/ distance measurement if the climate
km) which has been entered is extremely hot and damp.
corresponds to the atmospheric
conditions prevailing at the time of For high-precision measurements,
the measurement. the relative humidity must be
measured and entered along with the
The atmospheric correction includes air pressure and the temperature.
adjustments for air pressure, air
temperature and relative humidity.
If, for highest-precision distance

measurements, the atmospheric
correction should be determined with
an accuracy of 1 ppm, the following
parameters must be redetermined:
Air temperature to 1°C; air pressure
to 3 millibars; relative humidity to
20%.
20
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 149 Corrections and Formulae

Atmospheric Correction, continued
8 Atmospheric correction in ppm with °C, mb, H (metres) Atmospheric correction in ppm with °F, inch Hg, H
at 60% relative humidity (feet) at 60% relative humidity
4
Corrections and Formulae 150 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Reduction Formulae
Reflector
The instrument calculates slope 8
distance, horizontal distance and
height difference in accordance with 14
the following formula. Earth curvature
ζ and mean refraction coefficient (k =
0.13) are taken into account
automatically. The calculated hori-
Instrument
zontal distance relates to the station
height, not to the reflector height.
= D0 · (1 + ppm · 10-6) + mm
Mean sea level
= displayed slope distance [m]

D0 = uncorrected distance [m]
TC700Z97
Height measurement ppm = scale correction [mm/km]

mm = prism constant [mm]
20
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 151 Corrections and Formulae

Accessories
8 Leica Geosystems offers two accessory sets that ease the user's choice from the range of accessories offered by Lei-
ca Geosystems. The existing accessories continue to be available.
4
Standard Accessory Set Extended Accessory Set
Tribrach GDF111 BASIC Tribrach GDF121 PRO
Battery GEB111 (2x) Battery GEB121 (2x)
Battery charger GKL111 BASIC Battery charger GKL122 PRO
Data cable Lemo0/RS232 Data cable Lemo0/RS232

TC700Z49
Accessories 152 TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en

Index
Battery Charger GKL122 .............................................. 24 8
360° Prism GRZ4 ........................................................... 94 Battery Charger GKL111 ................................................ 22
Battery charger GKL111 BASIC ................................... 152 14
Battery charger GKL122 PRO ..................................... 152
A Abbreviations ................................................................. 10 Battery GEB111 ....................................................... 9, 152
Accessories .................................................................. 152 Battery GEB111/GEB121 ............................................... 22
Accuracy ............................................................. 147, 148 Battery GEB121 ...................................................... 9, 152
Accurate Levelling-Up .................................................... 29 Battery holder for GEB111/GEB121/GAD39 ................... 9
Adapter GKL23 .............................................................. 24 Battery spacer for GEB111 .............................................. 9
Adapter plate (GDI121) .................................................. 24 Baudrate ......................................................................... 98
Adjusting the Direction of the Beam ............................ 144 Beep ............................................................................... 86
Alphanumeric Character Set ......................................... 34 Button functions ............................................................. 54
Alphanumeric Values ..................................................... 32 Buttons .................................................................... 15, 17
Angle .............................................................................. 92
Angle measurement ..................................................... 145
Angle Settings ................................................................ 89 C CALIBRATION .............................................................. 109
Applications ........................................................... 54, 118 Calibration Values ........................................................ 115
Area Computation .......................................................... 63 Care and Storage ......................................................... 138
Atmos_ppm .................................................................... 96 Carrying handle ................................................................ 9
Atmospheric Correction ............................................... 149 Cartesian Setout ............................................................ 57
Atmospheric Parameters (ppm) .................................... 96 Centring with Laser Plummet ........................................ 28
Automatic corrections .................................................. 146 Centring with Shifting Tribrach ...................................... 30
AutoOFF ......................................................................... 87 Check Tie ....................................................................... 44
Checking and Adjusting ............................................... 141
Circular Level ............................................................... 141
B Base line ........................................................................ 72 Circular level .................................................................... 9
Base point ............................................................... 45, 72 Circular Level on the Tribrach ..................................... 141
Basic battery (GEB111) .................................................. 21 Cleaning ....................................................................... 140
Batteries ......................................................................... 21 Coarse Level-Up ............................................................ 28 20
Battery .......................................................................... 115 Codelist ........................................................................ 104
Battery adapter GAD39 ............................................ 9, 21 Codelist Manager ........................................................... 13
Battery charger ....................................................... 20, 22 Coding ................................................................... 80, 123
TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 153 Index

Index, continued
8 Communication .............................................................. 98 Determining The Line-Of-Sight Error (c) ...................... 111
Compensator ................................................................ 145 Determining V-Index .................................................... 112
4 Computation Procedure ................................................. 67 Dimensions .................................................................. 146
Computed Orientation .................................................... 53 Display ..................................................................... 9, 145
Contrast ................................................................... 85, 87 Dist Mode ....................................................................... 93
Coordinate Editor ........................................................... 13 Distance ......................................................................... 92
Correction Parameters ................................................. 122 Distance measurement .................................................. 38
Corrections and Formulae ........................................... 149 Distance measurement (IR: infrared) ......................... 147
Counterweight for eyepiece for steep angles ................ 20 Distance measurement (reflectorless) ........................ 148
Cursor ............................................................... 31, 32, 33 Distance measurement (RL: visible) ........................... 147
Distance measurement (with reflector) ....................... 148
D Data .............................................................................. 106 DSP-Heater .................................................................... 88
Data cable Lemo0/RS232 .................................... 20, 152
DATA DOWNLOAD ...................................................... 100 E Edit mode ......................................................... 31, 32, 33
Data Download ............................................................. 106 EDM Change .................................................................. 41
Data entry keys ....................................................... 14, 16 EDM measuring program .................................... 147, 148
Data entry mode ............................................................ 32 EDM Settings ................................................................. 93
Data Exchange Manager ............................................... 13 EDM SIGNAL ................................................................. 97
Data Manager .............................................................. 100 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................ 26
Data Output .................................................................... 87 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................... 135
Databits .......................................................................... 98 Electronic Level .............................................................. 29
Date ................................................................................ 99 Endmark ......................................................................... 98
Date and Time ................................................................ 99 Enter fixed points ......................................................... 102
Delete Last Record ........................................................ 46 Enter new codelist ........................................................ 104
Delete Memory ............................................................. 105 Extended Accessory Set .............................................. 152
Deleting code ............................................................... 104 Extending/editing code .................................................. 82
Deleting job .................................................................. 101 External Power Supply ................................................... 26
Deleting Letters/Numbers .............................................. 33 External Tools ................................................................. 13
Determining Instrument Errors .................................... 109
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Index, continued
F Face I Definition ............................................................. 88 Ht. a. MSL ...................................................................... 96 8
Fixed keys ............................................................... 14, 15 Hz collimation ................................................................. 91
Fixed keys - 2nd level .................................................... 14 Hz-Coll. (On/Off) .......................................................... 115 14
Fixed point search ........................................................ 102 Hz-Collimation .............................................................. 110
Fixed points .................................................................. 102 Hz-Incrementation .......................................................... 89
Fixed Points (Coordinates) .......................................... 123 Hz0 ................................................................................. 38
Fixpoint .................................................................... 35, 37
Fixpoints ....................................................................... 107 I Important Components .................................................... 9
FNC Key ......................................................................... 41 INITIALIZE MEMORY .................................................. 100
FNC menu ...................................................................... 41 Input of a Job ............................................................... 101
Focus bar ....................................................................... 14 Inserting / Replacing Battery ......................................... 25
Foot screws ...................................................................... 9 Inserting Characters/Numbers ...................................... 32
Format .......................................................................... 106 Inside Vehicle ............................................................... 139
Free Jobs ............................................................ 107, 114 Inspection ..................................................................... 143
Free Station .................................................................... 65 Instrument Temperature ............................................... 115
Functions ...................................................................... 122 Integrated EDM (Visible Laser) .................................. 132
Integrated EDM (Infrared Laser) .................................. 131
G GSI-coding ..................................................................... 80 Integrated guide light EGL ............................................... 9
GSI-Format .................................................................... 88 Intended Use of Instrument ......................................... 124
GSI-format .................................................................... 106 IR-Fast ............................................................................ 93
GSI-Mask ....................................................................... 88 IR-Fine ............................................................................ 93
Guide Light EGL ................................................... 95, 133 IR-Tape ........................................................................... 93
IR-Track .......................................................................... 93
H Hazards of Use ............................................................ 126
Height Determination Of Remote Points ....................... 45 J Job ....................................................................... 101, 106
Height Transfer .............................................................. 50 Job search .................................................................... 101
Horizontal angle ............................................................. 10 20
Horizontal circle ............................................................. 10 K Key combinations ........................................................... 15
Horizontal drive ................................................................ 9 Keyboard ...................................................................... 145
Horizontal plane ............................................................. 90 Keypad ...................................................................... 9, 14
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Index, continued
8 L Laser Classification ...................................................... 130 Mini prism GMP101/102 ................................................ 94
Laser Intensity ................................................................ 29 Mini prism rod ................................................................. 20
4 Laser Plummet .................................................... 134, 142
Laser plummet ............................................................. 145 N Navigation keys ....................................................... 14, 16
Laser Pointer ........................................................... 42, 93 Number of measurements ........................................... 146
Laser spot size ............................................................. 147 Numeric Character Set .................................................. 34
Leica Standard setting ................................................... 98 Numeric Values .............................................................. 31
Leica SurveyOffice .................................................. 13, 82
Lens hood ...................................................................... 20
Level sensitivity ............................................................ 145 O Objective .......................................................................... 9
Limits of Use ................................................................ 125 On/Off key ........................................................................ 9
Line & Offset .................................................................. 77 Opening an menu item .................................................. 19
Line of sight / collimation axis ........................................ 10 Operating the Instrument ............................................... 14
Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) ................................ 11 Optical sight ..................................................................... 9
Line-Of-Sight Errors ..................................................... 110 Orientation ............................................................... 39, 51
Orthogonal Setout ................................................... 57, 76
OSW-coding ................................................................... 80
M Mains adapter for battery ............................................... 20
Manual code input .......................................................... 81
Manual Input of Setting Out Values ............................... 56 P Parity .............................................................................. 98
Manual input of the station coordinates ........................ 40 Plug connections ........................................................... 98
Meas Recs ................................................................... 107 Plumb line / Compensator ............................................. 11
Measurement .......................................................... 35, 37 Point Search ................................................................... 35
Measurements ............................................................. 102 Polar Setout ................................................................... 57
Measuring ...................................................................... 38 Polygonal Methods ........................................................ 60
MEMORY STATISTIC .................................................. 100 Positioning ...................................................................... 30
Menu ............................................................................... 85 Power supply ................................................................ 146
Menu Tree ...................................................................... 19 Pressure .................................................................. 92, 96
Messages and Warnings ............................................. 108 Prism constant ............................................................... 94
Mini prism ....................................................................... 20 Prism type ...................................................................... 94
0 Pro battery (GEB121) .................................................... 21
Mini prism GMP 111 ....................................................... 94
Protective cover ............................................................. 20
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Index, continued
Q Quick Code .................................................................... 55 S Safety Directions .......................................................... 124 8
Quick Settings ................................................................ 85 Saving Data .................................................................. 116
Searching code blocks .................................................. 81 14
R Radial Methods .............................................................. 61 Searching for code ....................................................... 104
Sector Beep ................................................................... 86
Range ........................................................................... 147
Range (with reflector) .................................................. 148 Serial interface RS232 ..................................................... 9
REC (Storing) ................................................................. 42 Set Hz0 ........................................................................... 51
Recording ..................................................................... 146 Setting Job ..................................................................... 48
Recording code block .................................................... 82 Setting Out ..................................................................... 56
Reduction Formulae .................................................... 151 Setting Out Coordinates from Memory .......................... 56
Reference Line ........................................................ 72, 74 Setting Station ................................................................ 49
Reference point .............................................................. 74 Setting Up the Tripod ..................................................... 27
Reflective targets ........................................................... 94 Setting-Out via PC ......................................................... 78
Reflectorless EDM ....................................................... 143 Settings .......................................................................... 86
Refraction Coefficient .................................................... 96 Shipping ....................................................................... 139
Refraction correction ...................................................... 97 Sign ................................................................................ 34
Relative Humidity ........................................................... 96 Slope % .......................................................................... 90
Remote point .................................................................. 45 Software Upload ............................................................ 13
Removable tribrach GDF111/GDF121 ........................... 20 Software versions ........................................................ 115
Residuals ................................................................ 53, 70 Special characters ......................................................... 34
Resolution ...................................................................... 91 Standard Accessory Set .............................................. 152
Responsibilities ............................................................ 125 Standard prism GRP111 ............................................... 94
Reticle ..................................................................... 11, 88 Standard prism GPR121 ................................................ 94
RL-Prism ........................................................................ 93 Standing axis .................................................................. 10
RL-Short ......................................................................... 93 Standing axis inclination ................................................ 11
RL-Track ......................................................................... 93 Start-Up Programs ................................................ 47, 116
RS232 .......................................................................... 123 Station ............................................................................ 39
RS232 Command .......................................................... 78 Station Block .................................................................. 39 20
Stations ........................................................................ 107
Statistics ....................................................................... 107
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Index, continued
8 Stopbits .......................................................................... 98 U Unit ................................................................................. 92
Storage ......................................................................... 139 Unpacking ...................................................................... 20
4 Sun filter ......................................................................... 20 User Entries ................................................................... 31
Surveying ....................................................................... 55 USER key ....................................................................... 85
Symbols ................................................................... 14, 18 USER-Key ............................................................. 88, 114
System Information ..................................................... 114
System Settings ............................................................. 86
V V setting ......................................................................... 90
V-Index ......................................................................... 110
T Target Offset ................................................................... 43 V-index (Vertical index error) ......................................... 11
Technical Data ............................................................. 145 Vehicle connection cable ............................................... 22
Technical Terms ............................................................. 10 Vertical angle / zenith angle .......................................... 10
Temperature ............................................................ 92, 96 Vertical circle .................................................................. 10
Temperature range ....................................................... 146 Vertical drive .................................................................... 9
Tie Distance ................................................................... 59 Vertical Index Error ...................................................... 110
Tilt correction .................................................. 85, 89, 114 VIEW / EDIT DATA ....................................................... 100
Tilting axis ...................................................................... 10
Tilting axis height ......................................................... 146
Time ................................................................................ 99 W Weight .......................................................................... 146
Time per measurement ....................................... 147, 148 WILDCARD point searches ........................................... 34
Tip for mini prism ........................................................... 20 Wildcard Search ............................................................ 37
Tracking .......................................................................... 42
Transport ...................................................................... 138 Z Zenith ...................................................................... 11, 90
Tribrach GDF111 BASIC ............................................. 152 Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for steep angles .............. 20
Tribrach GDF121 PRO ................................................. 152
Trigger Key ..................................................................... 17
Trigger key ................................................................ 9, 85
TRIGGER-Key ....................................................... 88, 115
Tripod ........................................................................... 141
Type of tribrach ............................................................ 146
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User Manual TC(R)702/703/705

This manual contains important safety directions DANGER:

Operating the Instrument 14

Saving Data 116

Safety Directions 124

Care and Storage 138

Technical Data 145

Corrections and Formulae 149

TC(R)702/703/705-1.1.0en 3 Contents - Overview

The instrument is ideally suited for • Laser plummet

The operation of the instrument's • Camcorder batteries

• On-board software and data

E0 Station coordinate (Easting)

All displays shown are

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Starts application programs. Quick-access to measurement- "Page Up" = scrolling upwards if

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• Control of the focus Change between positive/

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A double arrow indicates RL Reflectorless EDM (visible)

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+ QUICK SETTINGS CALIBRATION

Contrast : 50% 1 HZ-COLLIMATION

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11 Mini prism rod (optional)

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GEB121 GEB111 Individual cells in the

Your Leica Geosystems instrument is Six individual cells produce a voltage

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8 The battery chargers GKL111 or Vehicle

In order to fully extend

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8 Vehicle connection cable Charger The battery chargers are

The Professional charger (GKL122) The adapter plate can be connected

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Insert battery correctly (note 8

• For type of battery see section

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2. Centre the electronic level by 3. Check centring with the laser

Laser plummet and electronic

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3. key inserts the required digit.

4. Confirm entry/change with .

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The cursor jumps to the next

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8 In data fields where searches are

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Scroll through the list of ... ....

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The Wildcard search is indicated by a Examples: Definitions 8

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

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