Run the instrument interface choosing Theodolite Manager.
Select New Setup and then Add:
Select the instrument Type and the COM Port using the drop-down lists. If you are connecting using a Cable or Wifi connection, set the COM Port to TCP and enter the IP address of the instrument in the ServerAddress
A youtube video demonstration can be found here: https://youtu.be/W4O61akKCo4
Total stations can track a reflector much like a Laser Tracker.
In the Tracking section, Choose a reflector target from the Targets and Reflectors database (ensure that ATR is turned on for that target)
Choose the tracking type (Track only, Send Updates, Measure, Stable Point)
Press the Track (F7) button to begin tracking the target
At the bottom of the interface are pair of expand and contract buttons which offer access to addition menu options:
The Leica scopes has a built in Edge Point Measure Mode designed to allow precise measurements to be made on the edge of parts.
Precisely sight on the edge you wish to measure, then in the Two Step Edge Point section, Press Measure. This will take an angles only measurement of the edge
Using an edge nest or other reference target measure the pre- cise distance to that edge point. The true edge point will then be calculated automatically from these shots and the result- ing point passed to SA.
Both the Leica Nova and Viva total stations provide image capture and live video display options. To access the image control press the Camera button in the Auto Measure SA Geometry section of the interface.
The Camera icon will bring up a Camera Capture window like this:
Take Picture. This button will request a new image from the scope and refresh the current image displayed.
Send Picture. This button will capture the current image and send it as a picture to SA for use in reporting, using the name entered in the filed next to the button.
Overview and Telescope. These two controls provide the abil- ity to toggle between the two cameras, zooming in and out as needed.
Tip: To Display video the VLC media play must be installed. Be sure to install the 64bit version of VLC play.
Start Video. This button starts live streaming of video within the camera capture window. While live video is active an operator can click in the view to point the instrument at that location. This provides the means to actively drive the instrument by using the video screen.
Perimeter scanning can either be performed as a grid measurement, or with the Leica MS60, it can be performed as a point cloud scan.
In the Auto Measure SA Geometry section of the instrument interface [R], ensure that the Revert button is not depressed (blue). This button changes between scanning modes
Click Settings to change the parameters of the scan. The density of the scan is defined as the Horizontal and Vertical resolution of the grid at the specified Distance. Once satisfied with the set- tings click OK.
The Scan settings now provides the ability to greatly refine your scan. It provides the following options:
Resolution of Scan. This section allows you to define the density of the scan data returned with the scan by identifying the distance between returned scan points.
Filter Points. This Minimum and Maximum defines distance exclusion thresholds allowing to you to set up a distance filter so that you only record points at a particular distance from the instrument.
Define Region. This section allows you to define a square perimeter based upon angle shots only without defining a perimeter in SA. You can point the instrument to the upper left corner of what you want to measure and then press the Read & Set buttons to record the angles and then do the same at the lower right to define a box. The distance value is then used to determine the resolution of the scan within that perimeter. As long as the Region Enabled check box is checked this perimeter will be used. When enabled the measure button will be avail- able without perimeter selection.
If not measuring a region defined in the settings, change the Auto Measure SA Geometry to Active by selecting the radio button. When you do so, a note will be shown at the bottom of the interface that states: “Awaiting SA Perimeter Selection.”
Click on the desired perimeter by clicking on double-clicking on it in the tree. When selected, the perimeter Collection::Name will be displayed.
To begin the scan, click Measure. An example of this type of perimeter scan.
If a scan fails to transfer to SA for any reason it is not lost. The scan is saved internally either to memory or on the SD card and will only be clear if the scan transfer to SA is completed successfully. If this process fails the scan can be imported afterword.
If you choose to scan while not connected to a computer, you may import these files into SA at a later time. The Nova Scans are saved as *.SDB files on the SD Card or the internal memory. To do so, follow these steps:
Add an instrument to your SA job file to which you wish to import the scan data. Data will be imported into SA relative to this instrument.
From SA's backstage menu select Import> Cloud Data File Formats> SDK File.
While the scanning function is ideal for covering a large region quick- ly it can be helpful to do a more precise grid measurement using reflectorless measurements. There is still an option to do so:
In the Auto Measure SA Geometry section of the instrument interface, ensure that the Revert button is depressed. This button changed between scanning modes.
Click the Settings button to change the parameters of the scan based on the line and point spacing in the Auto Scan Properties dialog.
Change the Auto Measure SA Geometry to Active by selecting the radio button. When you do so, a note will be shown at the bot- tom of the interface that states: “Awaiting SA Perimeter Selection.”
Click on the desired perimeter by clicking on double-clicking on it in the tree. When selected, the perimeter Collection::Name will be displayed.
To begin the scan, click Measure. An example of this type of perimeter scan.
Point Import Options and Formats
SA provides a number of import options to order to import points measured without SA and then use those points for analysis. There are two ways to import points:
Importing points directly through Theodolite Manager. This option provides the ability to link points directly to an instrument model and can be done by connecting in simulation as well as with live instruments.
Importing from SA's backstage menu select Import>options. In addition to ascii files there are a number of useful formats available:
Leica GSI8 / GSI16 File. Which provides import of GSI data containing Name, Hz Angle, Vert Angle, Distance OR Name, Easting, Northing, Elevation.
Leica ADF (.adf). Which provide the ability to import nominal and measured points as separate point groups.
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