Sokkia RC-PR4 User guide
SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
On-demand Remote Control System
SYSTEM MANUAL
RC-PR4
Class 1 Laser Product
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SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
On-demand Remote Control System
RC-PR4
SYSTEM MANUAL
• Thank you for selecting the On-demand Remote Control System RC-PR4.
• Please read this operator's manual carefully before using this product.
• Verify that all equipment is included.
C“10.1 Standard Equipment”
• The specifications and general appearance of the instrument are subject to change without prior
notice and without obligation by Sokkia Topcon Co., Ltd. and may differ from those appearing in
this manual.
• The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Some of the diagrams shown in this manual may be simplified for easier understanding.
Class 1 Laser Product
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Symbols
The following conventions are used in this manual.
G: Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before
operations.
C: Indicates a cross-reference to refer to for additional information.
$: Indicates supplementary explanation.
&: Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.
[DIST] etc. : Indicates softkeys on the total station display.
{ESC} etc. : Indicates operation keys on the total station.
IPOWER etc. : Indicates RC-Controller LEDs.
Notes regarding manual style
• Except where stated, "SRX" or "Series SRX" means SRX1X/SRX2X/SRX3X/SRX5X, "NET" means
NET05AX and NET1AX, "total station" means SRX/NET in this manual.
• Screens and illustrations used in this manual are of SRX (with RC-TS3 handle).
• The On-demand Remote Control System adds remote control functions to the total station. Please
read this manual in conjunction with the operator’s manual for your instrument.
• The content of this system manual is mainly concerned with explaining the operation of the RC-
Controller. For precautions and operating method, please read the operator’s manual for your total
station or data collector.
•Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• All other company and product names featured in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of each respective organization.
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CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ................ 1
2. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION ............................... 6
4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS .... 7
4.1 Turning Operation Flow ..................................................... 8
4.2 Measurement Flow ............................................................ 9
5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................... 12
5.1 Parts of the RC-Controller ............................................... 12
5.2 System Configuration of the SRX/NET ........................... 14
5.3 System Configuration of the RC-Controller ..................... 15
6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET .............................. 20
6.1 Settings for Bluetooth Communication ............................ 20
6.2 Settings for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking ................. 22
6.3 Performing Turning from the SRX/NET ........................... 24
6.4 Turning Error ................................................................... 26
7. BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 27
7.1 Using the Battery ............................................................. 27
7.2 Configuring Bluetooth Connections to the SRX/NET ....... 28
7.3 Button Operations ........................................................... 29
7.4 Communication Status .................................................... 31
7.5 Calibrating the Electronic Compass ................................ 32
8. ERROR INDICATIONS ........................................... 35
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 36
10.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
38
10.1 Standard Equipment ....................................................... 38
10.2 Optional Accessories ...................................................... 38
10.3 Power Supply System ..................................................... 40
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CONTENTS
11. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 41
12. EXPLANATION ........................................................ 44
12.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism .................................. 44
13. REGULATIONS ........................................................ 45
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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as
prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point
within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this system manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the
main text.
Definition of Indication
General
CWARNING Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in death or serious injury to the operator.
CCAUTION Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in personal injury or property damage.
JThis symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings
inclusive) is urged. Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
DThis symbol indicates items which are prohibited.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
IThis symbol indicates items which must always be performed.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
CWarning
DDo not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where
there is inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
GDo not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous
radiation exposure could result.
EWhen securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all catches, including
the side catches, are closed. Failure to do so could result in the instrument falling out
while being carried, causing injury.
CCaution
EWhen mounting the instrument on the pole, tighten the pole-securing knob securely.
Failure to tighten the knob properly could result in the instrument falling off the pole,
causing injury.
DDo not carry the pole with the tip pointed at other persons. A person could be injured if
struck by the shoe.
EKeep hands and feet away from the tip of the pole when fixing the pole in the ground. A
hand or foot stab wound could result.
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Power Supply
Bluetooth wireless technology
DDo not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a
person could slip and fall off it.
CWarning
DDo not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.
DDo not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging batteries.
Sparks could be induced, leading to fire.
DDo not use batteries other than those designated. An explosion could occur, or abnormal
heat generated, leading to fire.
EUse only the specified battery charger to recharge batteries. Other chargers may be of
different voltage rating or polarity, causing sparking which could lead to fire or burns.
DDo not use the battery for any other purpose. Fire or burns caused by ignition could
result.
HDo not heat or throw batteries into fire. An explosion could occur, resulting in injury.
ETo prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or equivalent to the
terminals. Otherwise shorting could occur resulting in fire or burns.
DDo not use batteries or the battery charger if wet. Resultant shorting could lead to fire or
burns.
CCaution
FDo not touch liquid leaking from batteries. Harmful chemicals could cause burns or
blisters.
CWarning
DDo not use within the vicinity of hospitals. Malfunction of medical equipment could
result.
EUse the instrument at a distance of at least 22 cm from anyone with a cardiac
pacemaker. Otherwise, the pacemaker may be adversely affected by the
electromagnetic waves produced and cease to operate as normal.
DDo not use onboard aircraft. The aircraft instrumentation may malfunction as a result.
DDo not use within the vicinity of automatic doors, fire alarms and other devices with
automatic controls as the electromagnetic waves produced may adversely affect
operation resulting in an accident.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Precautions
• Protect instruments from heavy shocks or vibration.
• Never touch the RC-Controller laser projection port or the total station beam detector. The ability of
the system to perform Turning may be adversely affected.
• Turn the power OFF before removing the battery from the RC-Controller.
• Remove the battery when the RC-Controller is not used for long periods.
• Do not allow sand to come into contact with the battery cover catches or the 360° Sliding Prism
ATP1S release button. Otherwise sand particles could jam the motion of the catches/button. In the
event that sand has jammed the catches/button, hold the unit so that the catches/button are facing
downward and operate the catches/button several times until the sand has fallen out.
Maintenance
• Wipe the RC-Controller laser projection port and total station beam detector with the wiping cloth
(total station accessory).
• To clean the RC-Controller, lightly moisten a soft cloth in a mild detergent solution. Wring out excess
water until the cloth is slightly damp, then carefully wipe the surface of the unit. Do not use any
alkaline cleaning solutions, alcohol, or any other organic solvents on the instrument.
• Wipe the slide pole for the ATP1S with tissue paper or a cloth when prism movement along the pole
ceases to be smooth. Do not use lubricants.
• Store the instrument in a dry room where the temperature remains fairly constant.
• Check the RC-Controller for proper adjustment periodically to maintain the instrument accuracy.
Precautions concerning water and dust resistance
The RC-Controller conforms to IP55 specifications for waterproofing and dust resistance when the
battery cover is closed and connector caps are attached correctly.
• Make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with the terminals.
Operating the instrument with moisture or dust on the terminals may cause damage to the
instrument.
• Make sure that the inside of the carrying case and the instrument are dry before closing the case. If
moisture is trapped inside the case, it may cause the instrument to rust.
Charging the battery
• The battery (BDC46C) was not charged at the factory. Charge the battery fully before using.
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Precautions concerning Bluetooth wireless technology
• Use of this technology must be authorized according to telecommunications regulations of the
country where the instrument is being used. Contact your local dealer in advance.
C"13. REGULATIONS"
• Sokkia Topcon Co., Ltd. is not liable for the content of any transmission nor any content related
thereto. When communicating important data, run tests beforehand to ascertain that communication
is operating normally.
• Do not divulge the content of any transmission to any third party.
Radio interference when using Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth communication with the RC-Controller uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This is the same
band used by the devices described below.
•Industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment such as microwaves and pacemakers
• portable premises radio equipment (license required) used in factory production lines etc.
• portable specified low-power radio equipment (license-exempt)
•IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g standard wireless LAN devices
The above devices use the same frequency band as Bluetooth communications. As a result, using the
RC-Controller within proximity to the above devices may result in interference causing communication
failure or reduction of transmission speed.
Although a radio station license is not required for this instrument, bear in mind the following points
when using Bluetooth technology for communication.
●Regarding portable premises radio equipment and portable specified low-power radio
equipment:
• Before starting transmission, check that operation will not take place within the vicinity of portable
premises radio equipment or specified low-power radio equipment.
• In the case that the instrument causes radio interference with portable premises radio equipment,
terminate the connection immediately.
• In the case that the instrument causes radio interference with portable specified low-power radio
equipment, move away from said equipment and try again. If the problem persists contact your local
dealer.
●When using the RC-Controller in proximity to IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g standard wireless
LAN devices, turn off all devices not being used.
• Interference may result, causing transmission speed to slow or even disrupting the connection
completely. Turn off all devices not being used.
●Do not use the RC-Controller in proximity to microwaves.
• Microwave ovens can cause significant interference resulting in communication failure. Perform
communication at a distance of 3m or more from microwave ovens.
●Refrain from using the RC-Controller in proximity to televisions and radios.
• Televisions and radios use a different frequency band to Bluetooth communications.
However, even if the RC-Controller is used within proximity to the above equipment with no adverse
effects with regard to Bluetooth communication, moving a Bluetooth-compatible device (including
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