Ghid de Utilizare Hilti POS 15-18

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ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
POS 15/18 total station
It is essential that the operating instructions

; Tribrach footscrew en
are read before the tool is operated for the
= Tribrach lock
% Touch screen control panel
first time. & Focussing knob
Always keep these operating instructions to-
( Eyepiece
gether with the tool.
) Telescope with laser distancer
+ Alignment sight (sighting aid)
Ensure that the operating instructions are
Front casing section 2
with the tool when it is given to other persons.
/ Vertical drive
1 These numbers refer to the corresponding illustra- : USB interface connectors (small and large)
tions. The illustrations can be found on the fold-out cover · Right battery compartment with cover retaining
pages. Keep these pages open while studying the oper- screw
ating instructions. $ Horizontal drive
In these operating instructions, the designation “the tool” £ Tribrach footscrew
always refers to the POS 15 or POS 18. | Tribrach
¡ Laser plummet
Rear casing section 1 Q Guide light
W Objective lens
@ Left battery compartment with cover retaining E Carrying handle
screw
Contents
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Use of the product as directed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Description of the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Items supplied as standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Basic information concerning safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 Proper organization of the work area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Electromagnetic compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4.1 Laser classification for Laser Class 2 products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4.2 Laser classification for Laser Class 3R products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.5 General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.6 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Description of the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.1 General terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.1.1 Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.1.2 Control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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6.1.3 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1.4 Telescope positions 4 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1.5 Terms and their description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1.6 Abbreviations and their meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Angle measurement system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
en 6.2.1 Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2.2 Dual-axis compensator 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Distance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3.1 Distance measurement 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3.2 Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.3.3 Reflector rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.4 Height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4.1 Height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5 Guide light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.5.1 Guide light 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.6 Laser pointer 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.7 Data points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.7.1 Selecting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.2 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.3 Inserting and changing the battery 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.4 Checking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.5.1 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.5.2 Size of the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.5.3 Division of the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.5.4 Touch screen – numerical keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.5.5 Touch screen – alphanumerical keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.5.6 Touch screen – general operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.5.7 Laser pointer status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.5.8 Battery condition indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.6 Switching on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.6.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.6.2 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.7 Setting up the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.7.1 Setting up over a mark on the floor or ground using the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.7.2 Setting up the tool 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.7.3 Setting up over a pipe using the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.8 Theodolite application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.8.1 Setting the horizontal circle display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.8.2 Entering a circle reading manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.8.3 Zeroing the circle reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.8.4 Inclination indicator 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1.1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.2 Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9 Function menu (FNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.1 Guide light 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.2 Laser pointer 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.3 Display illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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9.4 Electronic bubble level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.5 Correction of atmospheric influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.5.1 Correction of atmospheric influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10 Functions required for various applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10.1 Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10.1.1 Showing the active project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 en
10.1.2 Selecting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
10.1.3 Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
10.1.4 Project information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.2 Setting a station and orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.2.2 Setting a station over a point with control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.2.3 Setting a station “anywhere”, with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.2.4 Setting a station over a point with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.2.5 Setting a station “anywhere”, with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10.3 Setting the height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10.3.1 Setting a station with a control line (height option “on”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10.3.2 Setting a station with coordinates (height option “on”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11.1 Horizontal layout (Horz. layout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11.1.1 The horizontal layout principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11.1.2 Laying out with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11.1.3 Laying out with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11.2 Vertical layout (Vert. layout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11.2.1 The vertical layout principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11.2.2 Vertical layout with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11.2.3 Vertical layout with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.3 As-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.3.1 The principle of “As-built” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.3.2 As-built with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.3.3 As-built with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11.4 Missing line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.4.1 The principle of “Missing line” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.5 Measure and record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.5.1 The principle of “Measure and record” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.5.2 Measure and record with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.5.3 Measure and record with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.6 Vertical alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.6.1 The principle of “Vertical alignment” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.7 Area measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11.7.1 The principle of area measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11.8 Indirect height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11.8.1 The principle of indirect height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11.8.2 Indirect height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11.9 Determining a point in relation to an axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.9.1 The principle of “Point in relation to axis” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.9.2 Determining the axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.9.3 Checking points in relation to the axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12 Data and data handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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12.2 Point data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.2.1 Points in the form of measured points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.2.2 Points in the form of coordinate points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.2.3 Points with graphical elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.3 Generation of point data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
en 12.3.1 With the total station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.3.2 With Hilti PROFIS Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12.4 Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12.4.1 Total station internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12.4.2 USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13 Total station data manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.2 Selecting a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.2.1 Fixed points (control points or layout points) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.2.2 Measured points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13.3 Deleting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13.4 Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13.5 Copying a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14 Exchanging data with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.2 HILTI PROFIS Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.2.1 Data types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.2.2 Hilti PROFIS Layout data output (export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
14.2.3 Hilti PROFIS Layout data input (import) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
15 Calibration and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
15.1 In-the-field calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
15.2 In-the-field calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
15.3 Hilti Calibration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
16 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.1 Cleaning and drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
17 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
18 Manufacturer’s warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
19 FCC statement (applicable in US) / IC statement (applicable in
Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
20 EC declaration of conformity (original) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
1 General information
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning CAUTION
DANGER Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that
Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the
serious bodily injury or fatality. equipment or other property.
WARNING NOTE
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that Draws attention to an instruction or other useful informa-
could lead to serious personal injury or fatality. tion.
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1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other Laser exit aperture
information
Symbols
/$6(5$3(5785(
>1/4s
Laser exit aperture

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Location of identification data on the tool
Read the General Return waste Do not look
The type designation and serial number can be found on
operating warning material for into the
instructions recycling. beam. the type identification plate on the tool. Make a note of
before use. this data in your operating instructions and always refer
to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative
or service department.
Type:
Do not turn
the screw
Generation: 01
Symbol for Laser Class II / Class 2 Serial no.:
Laser class II Laser class 2

according to according to
CFR 21, § 1040 EN 60825:2008
(FDA)
Symbol for Laser Class III / Class 3
3R
Laser class II Do not look

according to into the
CFR 21, § 1040 (FDA) beam with
the naked
eye or with
optical
instruments.
2 Description
2.1 Use of the product as directed 2.2 Description of the tool
The tool is designed for measuring distances and direc- The POS 15/18 total station can be used to determine the
tions, calculating target positions in 3 dimensions and exact position of objects or points. The tool is equipped
the values derived from these positions and for laying with horizontal and vertical circles with digital graduation,
out points using given coordinates or values relative to a two electronic levels (compensators), a coaxial laser dis-
control line. tancer incorporated in the telescope and an electronic
To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti ac- processor system for calculating and saving data.
cessories and insert tools. Hilti PROFIS Layout, a PC application provided by Hilti,
Observe the information printed in the operating instruc- can be used to transfer data in both directions between
tions concerning operation, care and maintenance. the total station and a PC, for data processing and for
Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. exporting data to other systems.
Do not use the appliance where there is a risk of fire or
explosion.
Modification of the tool is not permissible.
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2.3 Items supplied as standard
1 Total station
1 AC adapter incl. charging cable for chargers
1 Charger
2 3.8 V 5200 mAh Li-ion battery
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1 Reflector rod
1 POW 10 adjusting key
2 Laser warning plate
1 Manufacturer’s certificate
1 Operating instructions
1 Hilti toolbox
1 Optional: Hilti PROFIS Layout (PC software on
CD‑ROM)
1 Optional: Copy protection dongle for PC soft-
ware
1 Optional: USB data cable
3 Accessories
Illustration Designation Description

POA 80 battery
POA 81 AC adapter
POA 82 charger
POA 50 reflector rod (metric) The POA 50 (metric) reflector rod

(consisting of four sections (each
with a length of 300 mm), the rod
point (length 50 mm) and the reflector
plate (height 100 mm or, respectively,
50 mm to the middle)) is used to take
readings from points on the ground.
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Illustration Designation Description
POA 51 reflector rod (imperial) The POA 51 (imperial) reflector rod
(consisting of four sections (each with
a length of 12" ), the rod point (length
2.03") and the reflector plate (height
3.93" or, respectively, 1.97" to the
middle)) is used to take readings from
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points on the ground.
POAW‑4 reflector foil A self-adhesive foil for placing refer-

ence points on raised targets such as
walls or posts.
PUA 35 tripod
POW 10 adjusting key For use by appropriately experienced

persons only!
Hilti PROFIS Layout PC application that allows positions

(points) to be generated from CAD
data and transferred to the tool.
POA 91 copy protection dongle
POW 90 data cable
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4 Technical data
Right of technical changes reserved.
NOTE
The only difference between the two tools is their angle measurement accuracy.
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Telescope magnification 30x
Shortest target distance 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Telescope angle of view 1° 20': 2.3 m / 100 m (7.0 ft / 300 ft)
Objective lens aperture 45 mm (1.8")
Compensator
Type Dual-axis, liquid
Working range ±3’
Accuracy 2"
Angle measurement
POS 15 accuracy (DIN 18723) 5"
POS 18 accuracy (DIN 18723) 3"
Angle reading system Diametral
Distance measurement
Range 340 m (1000 ft) Kodak 90% gray
Accuracy ±3 mm + 2 ppm (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Laser class Class 3R, visible, 630-680 nm, Po < 4.75 mW, f = 320-
400 MHz (EN 60825-1/ IEC 60825-1); Class III (CFR 21
§ 1040 (FDA))
Guide light
Aperture angle 1.4°
Typical range 70 m (230 ft)
Laser plummet
Accuracy 1.5 mm at 1.5 m (1/16 at 3 ft)
Laser class Class 2, visible, 635 nm, Po < 10 mW (EN 60825-1/ IEC
60825-1); Class II (CFR 21 §1040 (FDA)
Data memory
Memory size (data blocks) 10,000
Data transfer interfaces Host and client, 2 x USB
Display
Type Color display (touch screen), 320 x 240 pixels
Illumination 5 levels
Contrast Day / night mode selectable
IP protection class
Class IP 56
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Horizontal drive
Type Continuous
Tripod thread
Tribrach thread 5/8''
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POA 80 battery
Type Li-ion
Rated voltage 3.8 V
Battery capacity 5,200 mAh
Charging time 4h
Battery life (with distance / angle measurement every 16 h
30 seconds)
Weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Dimensions 67 mm x 39 mm x 25 mm (2.6" x 1.5" x 1.0")
POA 81 AC adapter and POA 82 charger

AC supply 100…240 V
AC frequency 47…63 Hz
Rated current input 4A
Rated voltage 5V
Weight (POA 81 AC adapter) 0.25 kg (0.6 lbs)
Weight (POA 82 charger) 0.06 kg (0.1 lbs)
Dimensions (POA 81 AC adapter) 108 mm x 65 mm x 40 mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.1")
Dimensions (POA 82 charger) 100 mm x 57 mm x 37 mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.5")
Temperature
Operating temperature range -20…+50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Storage temperature range -30…+70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
Dimensions and weights

Dimensions 149 mm x 145 mm x 306 mm (5.9" x 5.7" x 12")
Weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
5 Safety instructions
5.1 Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given
in each of the sections of these operating instructions,
the following points must be strictly observed at all
times.
a) Never use the tool without having received the ap-
propriate instruction on its use or without having
5.2 Misuse read these operating instructions.
The tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards b) Do not render safety devices ineffective and do
when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when not remove information and warning notices.
used not as directed. c) Have the tool repaired only at a Hilti Service Center.
Failure to follow the correct procedures when
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opening the tool may cause emission of laser 01:2008 standard and to CFR 21 § 1040 (Laser Notice
radiation in excess of class 3R. 50). The eyelid closure reflex protects the eyes when a
d) Modification of the power tool or tampering with its person looks into the beam unintentionally for a brief
parts is not permissible. moment. This eyelid closure reflex, however, may be
e) The grip is designed to have a certain amount of play negatively affected by medicines, alcohol or drugs. This
at one side. This is not a fault. It serves to protect tool may be used without need for further protective
en the alidade. Tightening the screws on the grip may measures. Nevertheless, as with the sun, one should not
look directly into sources of bright light. Do not direct the
cause damage to the thread, making costly repairs
necessary. Do not tighten any screws on the grip! laser beam toward persons.
f) To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti
accessories and additional equipment. 5.4.2 Laser classification for Laser Class 3R
g) Do not use the tool in areas where there is a products
danger of explosion. The measuring laser incorporated in the tools for distance
h) Use only clean, soft cloths for cleaning. If necessary, measurement conforms to Laser Class 3R based on the
they may be moistened with a little alcohol. IEC825-1 / EN60825-1:2008 standard and to CFR 21 §
i) Keep laser tools out of reach of children. 1040 (Laser Notice 50). This tool may be used without
j) Measurements to plastic foam surfaces, e.g. poly- need for further protective measures. Do not stare into the
styrene foam, to snow or to highly reflective surfaces, beam and do not direct the beam toward other persons.
may result in incorrect readings.
k) Measurements taken to surfaces with low reflectivity a) Tools of the laser class 3R and class IIIa should be
in highly reflective surroundings may be inaccurate. operated by trained personnel only.
l) Measurements taken through panes of glass or other b) The area in which the tool is in use must be marked
objects may be inaccurate. with laser warning signs.
m) Rapid changes in the conditions under which the c) The plane of the laser beam should be well above or
measurement is taken, e.g. persons walking through well below eye height.
the laser beam, may lead to inaccurate results. d) Precautions must be taken to ensure that the laser
n) Do not point the tool toward the sun or other powerful beam does not unintentionally strike highly reflective
light sources. surfaces.
o) Do not use the tool as a level. e) Precautions must be taken to ensure that persons do
p) Check the tool before taking important measure- not stare directly into the beam.
ments or after it has been dropped or subjected to f) The laser beam must not be allowed to project bey-
mechanical effects such as impact or vibration. ond the controlled area.
g) When not in use, laser tools should be stored in an
5.3 Proper organization of the work area area to which unauthorized persons have no access.
a) Secure the area in which you are working and take
care to avoid directing the beam toward other per- 5.5 General safety rules
sons or toward yourself when setting up the tool. a) Check the tool for damage before use. If the tool
b) Use the tool only within the defined application limits, is found to be damaged, have it repaired at a Hilti
i.e. do not take readings from mirrors, stainless steel service center.
or polished stone, etc. b) Operating and storage temperatures must be ob-
c) Observe the accident prevention regulations applic- served.
able in your country. c) Check the accuracy of the tool after it has
been dropped or subjected to other mechanical
5.4 Electromagnetic compatibility stresses.
d) When the tool is brought into a warm environment
Although the tool complies with the strict requirements from very cold conditions, or vice-versa, allow it
of the applicable directives, Hilti cannot entirely rule out to become acclimatized before use.
the possibility of the tool e) When a tripod is used, check that the tool is
- causing interference to other devices (e.g. aircraft nav- securely mounted (screwed on) and that the tripod
igation equipment) or being subject to stands securely on solid ground.
- interference caused by powerful electromagnetic radi- f) Keep the laser exit aperture clean to avoid meas-
ation, leading to incorrect operation. urement errors.
g) Although the tool is designed for the tough condi-
Check the accuracy of the tool by taking measurements tions of jobsite use, as with other optical and elec-
by other means when working under such conditions or tronic instruments (e.g. binoculars, spectacles,
if you are unsure. cameras) it should be treated with care.
h) Although the tool is protected to prevent entry
5.4.1 Laser classification for Laser Class 2 of dampness, it should be wiped dry each time
products before being put away in its transport container.
The laser plummet incorporated in the tools conforms i) As a precaution, check the previous settings or
to Laser Class 2 based on the IEC825-1 / EN60825- any adjustments you may have made.
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j) View the tool at an angle when setting it up with 5.6 Transport
the aid of the circular bubble level. The batteries must be insulated or removed from the
k) Secure the battery compartment cover carefully tool before the tool is shipped or sent by mail. Leaking
in order to ensure that the battery cannot fall batteries may damage the tool.
out and that no contact can occur which would
To avoid pollution of the environment, the tool and the
result in the tool being switched off inadvertently batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the
possibly resulting in loss of data.
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Consult the manufacturer if you are unsure of how to
proceed.
6 Description of the system

6.1 General terms
6.1.1 Coordinates
On some construction sites, instead of or in combination with control lines, additional points are marked out and their
positions described by coordinates.
The coordinates used are generally based on the national coordinate system which is also usually taken as a basis for
maps of the country.
6.1.2 Control lines
Height marks and control lines are generally marked out on and around the building plot by a surveyor before
construction begins.
Two ends are marked on the ground for each control line.
These marks are used to position the individual components of the building or structure. Large buildings require a
number of control lines.
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6.1.3 Technical terms
Tool axes
a Sighting axis
b Vertical axis
c Trunnion (tilt axis)
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Horizontal circle / horizontal angle
The included angle of 70°- 40° = 30° can be calculated from the horizontal circle readings of 70° to one target and 30°
to the other target.
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Vertical circle / vertical angle
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As the vertical circle is aligned at 0° to the direction of gravity or at 0° to horizontal, angles are determined relative to
the direction of gravity, so to speak.
Using these values, the horizontal distance and vertical distance are calculated from the measured slope distance.
6.1.4 Telescope positions 4 3

The term “telescope position” is used to ensure that readings from the horizontal circle can be correctly assigned to
the vertical angle, i.e. the position of the telescope relative to the control panel determines in which “position” the
measurements have been taken.
When the display and the eyepiece are immediately in front of you, then the tool is in telescope position 1. 4
When the display and the objective lens are immediately in front of you, then the tool is in telescope position 2. 3
6.1.5 Terms and their description

Sighting axis The line through the cross hairs and center of the objective lens (tele-
scope axis).
Trunnion The telescope pivot (tilt) axis.
Vertical axis The pivot axis of the entire tool.
Zenith The zenith is the point that lies in the direction of gravity, but in the op-
posite, upward direction.
Horizon The horizon is the direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity –
generally known as horizontal.
Nadir Nadir is the name given to the downward direction in which gravity acts.
Vertical circle The vertical circle is the circle of angles described by the telescope when
it is tilted upwards or downwards.
Vertical direction A reading taken from the vertical circle is known as the vertical direction.
Vertical angle (VA) A vertical angle is a reading from the vertical circle.
The vertical circle is usually aligned with the direction of gravity with the
aid of the compensator, with the zero point at the zenith.
Elevation angle An elevation angle of zero refers to the horizon (horizontal plane). Positive
angles are above horizontal (upwards) and negative angles are below
horizontal (downwards).
Horizontal circle The horizontal circle is the complete circle of angles described by the
tool when it is rotated.
Horizontal direction A reading taken from the horizontal circle is known as the horizontal dir-
ection.
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Horizontal angle (HA) A horizontal angle is the difference between two readings from the ho-
rizontal circle. However, a reading from one of the circles is also often
described as an angle.
Slope distance (SD) Distance from the center of the telescope to the point at which the laser
beam strikes the target surface
Horizontal distance (HD) The horizontal distance derived from the measured slope distance.
en Alidade The rotatable center part of the total station is known as the alidade.
This part usually carries the control panel, bubble levels for leveling and,
inside, the horizontal circle.
Tribrach The tool stands on the tribrach which, for example, can be mounted on a
tripod.
The tribrach has three points of contact which can be adjusted vertically
by adjusting screws.
Tool standpoint This is the point at which the tool is set up - usually over a point marked
on the ground.
Station height (Stat H) The height of the point on the ground at the tool station (above a refer-
ence height).
Instrument height (HI) The height from the point on the ground or floor to the center of the tele-
scope.
Reflector height (HR) The distance from the center of the reflector to the tip of the reflector
rod.
Orientation (backsight) point The target point used in conjunction with the tool station to determine
the horizontal reference direction for the horizontal angle measurement.
EDM Electronic Distance Measurer (laser distancer / range meter).
East (E) In a typical surveying coordinate system this value refers to the east-
west direction.
North (N) In a typical surveying coordinate system this value refers to the north-
south direction.
Line (L) This is the term used to describe a longitudinal measurement along a
building control line or other reference line.
Offset (O) This is the term used for a distance at right angles to a control line or
other reference line.
Height (H) Many values are referred to as heights.
A height is a vertical distance from a reference point or reference surface.
6.1.6 Abbreviations and their meaning

HA Horizontal angle
VA Vertical angle
dHA Delta horizontal angle
dVA Delta vertical angle
SD Slope distance
HD Horizontal distance
dHD Delta horizontal distance
HI Instrument height
HR Reflector height
BM height Benchmark height
Stat H Station height
h Height
E East
N North
O Offset
l Line value
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dH Delta height
dE Delta east
dN Delta north
dOffs Delta offset horz
dL Delta line
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6.2 Angle measurement system
6.2.1 Measuring principle
The tool calculates the angle in each case from two circle readings.
For the purpose of distance measurement, pulses transmitted along a visible laser beam at a certain wavelength are
reflected from the object to which the measurement is being taken.
Distances can be determined from the values obtained from these pulses.
Tool inclination is determined with the aid of electronic levels (compensators), circle readings are corrected accordingly
and the height difference is also calculated from the measured slope distance and horizontal distance.
The built-in microprocessor system allows conversion of all distance units between the metric and imperial systems
(feet, yards, inches, etc.) and digital circle graduation allows various angle units to be shown, e.g. 360° sexagesimal
graduation (° ’ ") or gon (g) in which the full circle consists of 400g graduations.
6.2.2 Dual-axis compensator 5

A compensator is, in principle, an electronic leveling system that determines exactly the remaining inclination (“off
level”) of the axes of the total station after it has been set up.
The dual-axis compensator determines this remaining inclination of the tool with great accuracy in the line and offset
axes.
All calculations are then corrected automatically to ensure that this remaining inclination has no influence on angle
measurements.
6.3 Distance measurement

6.3.1 Distance measurement 6
Distance measurement is by way of a visible laser beam emitted through the center of the objective lens, i.e the laser
distancer is coaxial.
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The laser beam takes measurements to “normal” surfaces without need for a special reflector.
“Normal” surfaces are considered to be those that are not highly reflective. These surfaces may have a rough texture.
Range depends on the reflectivity of the target surface, i.e. only slightly reflective surfaces such as those with a blue,
red or green color may reduce the effective range.
The tool is supplied complete with a reflector rod to which an adhesive reflective foil is attached.
Taking readings from this reflector ensures reliable distance measurements even at long range.
The reflector rod also allows distance measurements to be taken to points marked on the ground.
NOTE
Check at regular intervals to ensure that the visible laser distancer beam is correctly adjusted and in line with the
sighting axis. Send the tool to your nearest Hilti Service Center if adjustment is found necessary or if you are unsure.
6.3.2 Targets
The laser beam is capable of measuring to any stationary target.
While a distance is being measured care must be taken to ensure that no other object moves through the laser beam.
NOTE
There is otherwise a risk that the distance will be measured to another object, not to the desired target.
6.3.3 Reflector rod

The POA 50 (metric) reflector rod (consisting of four sections (each with a length of 300 mm), the rod point (length
50 mm) and the reflector plate (height 100 mm or, respectively, 50 mm to the middle)) is used to take readings from
points on the ground.
The POA 51 (imperial) reflector rod (consisting of four sections (each with a length of 12" ), the rod point (length 2.03")
and the reflector plate (height 3.93" or, respectively, 1.97" to the middle)) is used to take readings from points on the
ground.
The reflector rod can be held perpendicular to the ground or floor with the aid of the built-in bubble level.
In order to ensure an unobstructed line of sight for the laser beam, the distance between the tip of the rod and the
center of the reflector can be varied.
The pattern printed on the reflector foil ensures reliable measurement of distances and directions and allows a longer
range than is possible with other target surfaces.
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Reflector rod
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
lengths
POA 50 (metric) 100 mm 400 mm 700 mm 1,000 mm 1,300 mm
POA 51 (imper- 4" 16" 28" 40" 52"
ial)
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6.4 Height measurement

6.4.1 Height measurement
The tool can be used to measure heights or differences in height.
Height measurements are made using the trigonometrical height measurement principle and are calculated accordingly.
The height measurements take the vertical angleand the slope distance in conjunction with the instrument height
and thereflector height into account.
dH = COS(VA)*SD+HI−HR+(corr)
In order to calculate the absolute height of the target point (point on the ground), the station height (Stat H) is added
to the delta height.
H = Stat H + dH
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6.5 Guide light
6.5.1 Guide light 7
The guide light can be switched on or off manually and the blink frequency adjusted to one of 4 different settings.
The guide light consists of two red LEDs incorporated in the telescope unit.
When switched on, one of the two LEDs blinks to clearly indicate whether the person is to the right or left of the
sighting line.
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blinking or steady light more brightly, depending on whether they are positioned to the right or left of the sighting line.
The person is positioned on the sighting line when both LEDs are seen to have the same intensity.
6.6 Laser pointer 6

The laser beam projected by the tool can also be switched on permanently.
When switched on permanently, the laser beam is often referred to as a “laser pointer”.
When working indoors, the laser pointer can also be used as an aiming device or, respectively, to indicate the direction
in which measurements are being made.
Outdoors, however, the beam is visible only under certain conditions so its use for this purpose is not really feasible.
6.7 Data points

The data from measurements taken with the Hilti total stations is used to generate measured points.
Similarly, these measured points and their position descriptions are used in applications such as “Layout” or to define
station locations.
Hilti total stations incorporate various features that facilitate and speed up the process of selecting points.
6.7.1 Selecting points

Point selection forms an important integral part of a total station system as points are generally measured and used
repeatedly for laying out, for stations, as orientation aids and for comparative measurements.
Points can be selected in a number of different ways:
1. From a plan
2. From a list
3. Manual entry
Selecting points from a plan

Control points (fixed points) are available for selection in graphical form.
Points can be selected on the display by touching them with a finger or the point of a stylus.
Shows the point selected from

the graphical display.
Cancel and return to previous
screen.
Select a point by manual entry.
Confirm and apply the entry.
Show all points in the display

area.
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Select a point from a list.
Zoom in.
Zoom out.
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Enlarge the selected area.
NOTE
Point data assigned to a graphical element cannot be edited or deleted on the total station. This can only be done
using Hilti PROFIS Layout.
Selecting points from a list

screen.
Select a point from a plan.
Manual entry of points

screen.
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7 First steps
7.1 Batteries
The tool is equipped with two batteries which can supply power one after the other.
The current state of battery charge (both batteries) is always shown.
When changing batteries, one battery can remain in the tool and continue to provide power while the other battery is
en being charged.
When changing batteries while the tool is in operation and to prevent the tool switching itself off, it is recommended
that the batteries are changed one after the other.
7.2 Charging the battery

After unpacking the tool, remove the AC adapter, charger and battery from their holders.
Charge the battery for approx. 4 hours.
7.3 Inserting and changing the battery 8

Insert the charged battery into the tool with the battery connector underneath and facing the tool.
Secure the battery compartment cover carefully.
7.4 Checking functions

NOTE
Please note that this tool makes use of friction clutches for pivoting about the alidade and thus does not have to be
locked at the horizontal drives.
The horizontal and vertical drives are of the continuous type, similar to those of an optical level.
Check the functions of the tool before initial use and at regular intervals in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Pivot the tool carefully by hand to the left and right and tilt the telescope up and down to check operation of the
friction clutches.
2. Turn the horizontal and vertical drives carefully in both directions.
3. Turn the focussing ring fully to the left. Look through the telescope and turn the eyepiece ring to bring the cross
hairs into focus.
4. With a little practice you can check the two optical sights on the telescope to ensure that they are in alignment
with the object targeted by the cross hairs.
5. Check to ensure that the cover for the USB interfaces is closed securely before further use of the tool.
6. Check that the screws on the carrying handle are tight.
7.5 Control panel

The control panel consists of a total of 5 buttons with symbols plus a touch screen for interactive operation.
7.5.1 Function buttons

The function buttons are used for general operation of the tool.
Switch the tool on or off.
Switch the display backlight on

or off.
Select the FNC menu for addi-
tional settings.
Cancel or end all active
functions and return to the start
menu.
Show the help text for the cur-
rent screen.
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7.5.2 Size of the touch screen
The touch screen is approx. 74 x 56 mm (2.9 x 2.2 in) in size and has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
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7.5.3 Division of the touch screen

The touch screen is divided into areas for operation of the tool and for displaying information to the user.
@ Instructions and info for the user
; Battery and laser pointer status indicator
= Time and date indicator and entry line
% Menu hierarchy
& Data field designations in (

( Data fields
) Drawings to assist measuring operations
+ Bar containing up to 5 touch screen buttons
7.5.4 Touch screen – numerical keyboard

When numerical data is required to be entered, the appropriate keyboard appears in the display automatically.
The keyboard layout is as shown in the illustration below.

screen.
Move the cursor to the left.
Move the cursor to the right.
Delete the character to the left

of the cursor position. If there
is no character to the left, the
character at the cursor position
will be deleted.
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7.5.5 Touch screen – alphanumerical keyboard
When alphanumerical data is required to be entered, the appropriate keyboard appears in the display automatically.
The keyboard layout is as shown in the illustration below.

screen.
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Switch to lower case letters.
Switch to numerical keys.
Move the cursor to the left.
Move the cursor to the right.
Delete the character to the left

of the cursor position. If there
is no character to the left, the
character at the cursor position
will be deleted.
7.5.6 Touch screen – general operating controls

Application button - used to start an application or function.
Button for direct entry of numerical data, including symbols and decimal
points.
Button for direct entry of alphanumerical characters, including upper and
lower cases.
Select from a list. These lists may contain numerical or alphanumerical
values and settings.
A drop-down menu. In most cases, these menus provide a maximum of
three options for the selection of settings.
Example of a button in the bottom line of the display.
7.5.7 Laser pointer status indicator

The tool is equipped with a laser pointer.
Laser pointer ON
Laser pointer OFF
7.5.8 Battery condition indicators

The tool uses 2 lithium-ion batteries which can supply power at the same time or one after the other, depending on
requirements.
The tool switches from one battery to the other automatically.
One of the batteries can thus be removed at any time, e.g. for charging, while continuing to use the tool with the other
battery - so long as its capacity allows.
NOTE
The state of battery charge is indicated by the extent to which the battery symbol is “filled”.
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7.6 Switching on / off
7.6.1 Switching on
Press and hold the on/off button for approx. 2 seconds.
NOTE
If the tool is starting from a fully switched-off state, the complete start-up procedure takes approx. 20 – 30 seconds,
during which two different screens are displayed consecutively.
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The end of the start-up procedure has been reached when the tool shows that it requires to be leveled (see section
7.7.2).
7.6.2 Switching off

screen.
The total station goes into sleep
mode. When the on / off but-
ton is again pressed the system
goes back into normal operating
mode and returns to the place
it was at before entering sleep
mode.
Switch off the total station com-
pletely.
The total station will be restar-

ted. Any data not already saved
will be lost.
Press the on / off button.

NOTE
Please note that when switching off or restarting, the user is asked to confirm this action, just to be sure.
7.7 Setting up the tool

7.7.1 Setting up over a mark on the floor or ground using the laser plummet
The tool should always be set up over a point marked on the floor or ground so that in case of measurement deviations
it is possible to fall back on the data for the station or orientation point.
The tool features a laser plummet that is switched on automatically together with the tool.
7.7.2 Setting up the tool 9

1. Set up the tripod with the center of the tripod head approximately over the point marked on the ground.
2. Mount the tool on the tripod by tightening the tripod screw and then switch the tool on.
3. Move two of the tripod legs with your hands until the laser beam strikes the mark on the ground.
NOTE Take care to ensure that the tripod head remains approximately horizontal.
4. Then press the points of the tripod legs into the ground by applying pressure with your foot.
5. Adjust the footscrews to eliminate any deviation of the laser point from the mark on the ground. The laser point
must then be exactly in the center of the mark on the ground.
6. The circular bubble level can be centered by adjusting the tripod legs.
NOTE This is done by extending or retracting the leg at the opposite side of the tripod, depending on the direction
in which the bubble is to be moved. This process may have to be repeated several times until the desired result
is achieved.
7. Once the circular bubble level has been centered, align the laser plummet exactly with the mark on the ground
by shifting the position of the tool laterally on the tripod plate.
8. Before the tool can be started, the electronic “bubble levels” must be centered by turning the footscrews so that
the tool is reasonably level.
NOTE The arrows show in which direction the tribrach footscrews require to be turned in order to center the
“bubbles”.
The tool can be started once this has been achieved.
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Increase laser plummet intensity
(settings 1–4).
Reduce laser plummet intensity

(settings 1–4).
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Laser plummet indicator symbol.

The heavier the line, the more
intense the laser plummet lights.
Electronic “bubble level” indic-

ator. Center the bubbles.
9. Once the electronic “bubble levels” have been centered, check that the laser plummet is aligned exactly with the
mark on the ground and shift the position of the tool laterally on the tripod plate if necessary.
10. Start the tool.
NOTE The OK button becomes active when the level bubbles for line (L) and offset (O) are within a total inclination
of 45".
7.7.3 Setting up over a pipe using the laser plummet

Pipes are often used to mark points on the ground.
In this case, the laser beam is projected into the pipe and the point cannot be seen.
Lay a piece of paper, plastic foil or other semi-translucent material on the pipe in order to make the laser point visible.
7.8 Theodolite application

The theodolite application provides the basic theodolite functions for setting the horizontal circle for taking readings.
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Select the “Theodolite” applica-
tion for setting horizontal circle
readings.
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7.8.1 Setting the horizontal circle display

The horizontal circle reading is held, the tool aimed at the new target and the circle reading then released.
Pause current horizontal circle

reading.
Cancel and return to the previ-

ous screen without changing the
horizontal value.
Set horizontal value in the dis-
play.
7.8.2 Entering a circle reading manually

Any desired circle reading can be entered manually in any position.
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Enter the horizontal angle value
manually.
Confirm the information shown.
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7.8.3 Zeroing the circle reading

The option Hz “Zero” can be used to zero the horizontal circle reading quickly and easily.
Set current horizontal angle to 0.
Quit function.
Cancel and return to the previ-

ous screen without changing the
horizontal value.
Set horizontal value to zero.
7.8.4 Inclination indicator 10

Readings from the vertical circle can be shown in the display in degrees or in percent.
NOTE
Readings can be shown in % only for this function.
This allows inclinations to be measured in % or objects aligned accordingly.
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Toggle vertical angle display
between degrees and %.
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8 System settings
8.1 Configuration
When in the program menu, the configuration button is used to jump directly to the configuration button.
Return to previous view.
Select the configuration menu.

screen.
Select the settings menu.
Show system info with serial

number and software version.
Select display calibration.
8.1.1 Settings
Settings for angles and distances, angular resolution and for zeroing the vertical circle.
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screen.
Continue to the next screen
where further settings can be
made.
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Settings for automatic shut-down parameters, beep tone and language selection.

screen.
Exit and save settings.
Possible settings
Angle units GMS (° ’ ")
Gon
Angle resolution 1", 5", 10"
5cc, 10cc, 20cc
VA Zero Zenith
Horizon
Distance Meters
US feet, Int. feet, Ft/in 1/8, Ft/in 1/16
Decimal format 1000.0
1000,0
Auto on/off ON
Activates the time-dependent shut-down mode. The
tool goes into sleep mode after approx. 5 min.
OFF
Deactivates the time-dependent shut-down mode.
Beep on/off ON
Activates a signal tone when an error occurs.
OFF
Language The touch screen language can be selected here.
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8.2 Time and date
The tool is equipped with an electronic system clock that is capable of displaying the time and date in various formats,
taking the different world time zones and switching between summer and winter time into account.
Select the menu for entering the

date and time.
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Entering the time and date in the following display

Select the screen for entering
the time zone and changing
automatically between summer
and winter time.
Save the values shown and re-
turn to previous screen.

screen.
Save the values shown and re-
turn to previous screen.
Possible settings
Time format 12 hour
24 hour
Date formats DD/MM/YY = day/month/year
MM/DD/YY = month/day/year
YY/MM/DD = year/month/day
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Time zones GMT -12 hrs to GMT +13 hrs
The time zones are identified by capital cities.
Auto summer time ON
OFF
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9 Function menu (FNC)
The FNC button is used to select the function menu.
This menu selection can be made at any time.
Menu for entering various atmo-

spheric data.
Apply settings and exit from the
FNC menu.
9.1 Guide light 7

The guide light can be switched
on or off and its blink frequency
adjusted (sequence: off, 1 (slow)
to 4 (fast)).
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9.2 Laser pointer 6
Switch the laser pointer on/off.
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9.3 Display illumination

Switch display illumination on/off
or vary its intensity. The brighter
the display, the more power is
consumed.
9.4 Electronic bubble level

See section 7.7.1 on setting up over a mark on the floor or ground using the laser plummet
9.5 Correction of atmospheric influences

The tool uses a visible laser beam for distance measurement.
As a fundamental principle, when light passes through the air its speed is reduced due to the density of the air.
This influence varies according to the air density.
Air density depends to a great extent on air pressure and air temperature and to a significantly lesser extent on air
humidity.
If distances are to be measured accurately it is essential that atmospheric influences are taken into account.
The tool calculates and corrects the corresponding distances automatically, but the temperature and pressure of the
surrounding air must first be entered.
These parameters can be entered in various units.
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9.5.1 Correction of atmospheric influences
Menu for entering various atmo-
spheric data.
Apply settings and exit from the

FNC menu.
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1. Select the option “ppm”.

screen.
2. Select the applicable units and enter the pressure and temperature.
Settings for atmospheric influences and the units used
Units (pressure) hPa
mmHg
mbar
inHg
psi
Units (temperature) °C
°F
10 Functions required for various applications

10.1 Projects
A project has to be opened or created before the total station is used for an application.
If at least one project already exists then the project selection screen will be displayed. If no project exists then the
screen for creation of a new project will be displayed.
All data are assigned to the active project and saved accordingly.
10.1.1 Showing the active project

If one or more projects are already present in memory and one of these is to be used as the active project, the project
has to be confirmed each time an application is restarted, when another project is selected or when a new project is
created.
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Select or create a new project.
Confirm that the project shown

is the current project.
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10.1.2 Selecting a project

Show project information.
Confirm the selected project.
From the list shown, select the project that is to be used as the current project.
10.1.3 Creating a new project

All data is always assigned to a project.
A new project should be created when data is assigned to something new and the data is to be used only for that
purpose.
The date and time of creation are saved when a new project is created and the number of stations and points within
the project is set to zero.
Enter project name.

Cancel and return to project se-
lection.
NOTE
An error message is displayed when an incorrect entry is made and the user is requested to re-enter the data.
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10.1.4 Project information
The current status of the project is shown with the project information, e.g. date and time of creation, number of
stations and total number of the points saved.
Confirm information shown and

return to project selection.
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10.2 Setting a station and orientation

Please pay particular attention to the information given in this section.
Setting a station is one of the most important operations when using a total station and must be carried out with great
care.
One of the simplest and most reliable methods of achieving this involves setting up the tool over a (known) point on
the floor or ground and using a reliable target point.
The possibility of setting the station “anywhere” offers greater flexibility but presents risks in that errors may not be
identified and then transferred or multiplied as the work proceeds, etc…
Moreover, this possibility requires a little experience in selecting a position for the tool relative to the reference points
used for position calculation.
NOTE
Please remember: If the station is set incorrectly, everything measured subsequently from this station will also be
incorrect – i.e. the actual applications carried out such as measuring, layouts or staking out, etc…
10.2.1 Overview
In certain applications that make use of absolute positions, after physically setting up the tool, i.e. setting up the
station, it is also necessary to set the position of the station with the applicable data, as in the application it is
necessary to know the position at which the tool is standing.
This position can be defined by way of coordinates or by establishing a building control line.
This process is called Set station.
In addition to the position of the tool it is also necessary to know in which direction the reference axes lie or,
respectively, the direction of the main axis.
In most cases where coordinates are used, the main axis runs northwards. Where control lines are used the main axis
lies in the direction of the control line.
It is necessary to know the direction of the reference axis as the horizontal circle and its “zero mark” is, so to speak,
rotated parallel to or in the direction of the main axis.
This process is called Orientation.
The alternative ways of setting the station can, so to speak, be used in two systems.
They can be used either in a building control line system where lengths and offset distances exist or are entered, or in
a perpendicular coordinate system.
The station system or, respectively, the measuring system is fixed with the definition of the station.
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4 alternative ways of setting the station
screen.
Confirm selection and continue
to station identification.
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NOTE
The “Set station” process always includes setting a position and an orientation.
When one of the four applications is started, such as Horizontal Layout, Vertical Layout, As-Built or Measure and
Record, a station and orientation always have to be set.
If, in addition, heights are also to be used, i.e. target heights are to be determined or laid out, the height of the center
of the telescope must also be defined.
Summary of alternatives for setting the station (6 options)

Heights On, off
This setting determines whether heights are to be cal-
culated or shown.
Point system Building control line
Manually enter data that refers to the building control
line (along the line or offset).
Coord / Graph
Use coordinates or graphic data from the plan / CAD.
Setup location Over Pt
The tool station is located over a point with a marked
and known position.
“Anywhere”
The tool station can be set “anywhere”. The position of
the station must be measured or calculated from meas-
urement data.
10.2.2 Setting a station over a point with control lines

The dimensions or position description of many parts of a structure are given in relation to a building control line on
the plan.
With the total station, building control lines and their corresponding dimensions can also be used.
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screen.
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Setting up the tool over a point on a building control line

The tool is set up over a point marked on the building control line, from which the points or items to be measured are
easily visible.
Special care must be taken to ensure that the tripod stands steadily and securely.
The position of the tool P0 and the orientation point P1 lie on a common building control line.
10.2.2.1 Entering the station position

A unique designation that clearly identifies the station or tool position must be entered as a unique designation is
necessary for saving the station data.
Enter station names.
Confirm entry of station data and

continue with orientation.
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10.2.2.2 Entering the target point
A designation that clearly identifies the orientation point must be entered when data is saved.
Enter name for the orientation

point.
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Continue to “Orientation meas-
urement”.
Measure angle and distance.
Continue, showing the
(re)calculated station height.
After the orientation point has been entered, a reading must be taken from the orientation point. When dong so, the
orientation point must be targeted as accurately as possible.
10.2.2.3 Setting a station with a control line

The station is set immediately after the angle measurement for orientation purposes.
Return to orientation measure-

ment.
Show station data.
Setting the station.
NOTE
The station is always saved in internal memory. If the station name already exists in memory, the station must be
renamed. i.e. a new name assigned to it.
After the station has been set, the user can continue with the actual main application previously selected.
10.2.2.4 Shift and rotate axis

Shift axis
The axis starting point can be shifted in order to use a different reference point as the origin of the coordinate system.
If the value entered is positive, the axis is moved forward. If it is negative, the axis is moved back. A positive value
shifts the starting point to the right and a negative value shifts it to the left.
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Enter axis shift manually.
Take measurement to point. The

axis, distance and height values
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individually labeled.
Rotate axis.
Continue to the next step.
Rotating the axis

The axis bearing (direction) can be rotated about the starting point. If the value entered is positive, the axis is rotated
clockwise. If it is negative, the axis is rotated counterclockwise.
Confirm rotation.
10.2.3 Setting a station “anywhere”, with building control lines

Setting the station “anywhere” allows the position of the station to be defined by measuring the angles and distances
to two reference points.
The ability to set the station “anywhere” is used when it is not possible to set it at a point on the building control line
or when the line of sight to the points to be measured is obstructed.
Extra care must be taken when setting the station “anywhere”.
Additional measurements are taken in order to set the station “anywhere”. Additional measurements always present a
risk of errors.
Care must also be taken to ensure that the geometry of the situation allows a usable position to be achieved.
The tool checks the basic geometric relationships in order to ensure that a usable position can be calculated and
issues a warning in critical situations.
Nevertheless, the user of the tool is obliged to exercise special caution in this respect as the software is not capable
of recognizing all potentially critical situations.
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screen.
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Setting up the tool “anywhere”, with building control lines

An unobstructed and convenient location should be chosen for setting up the tool, where two reference points on
the same building control line are clearly visible and where a good line of sight to the points to be measured can be
ensured as far as possible.
It is recommended that a mark is always first made on the ground or floor and the tool then set up over this mark. This
allows the position to be checked subsequently in the event of uncertainties.
The following reference points to be measured must lie on the building control line or, if no control line exists, the
building control line or reference axis are to be defined.
The position of the tool P0 is not on the building control line. The measurement to the first reference point P1 fixes the
beginning of the control line, while the second measurement P2 records the direction of the building control line in the
system.
In the following applications line values are counted in the direction of the building control line, with 0.000 at the first
reference point.
Offset values are counted as distances at right angles to the building control line.
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10.2.3.1 Measuring to the first reference point on a control line
Enter the name of the orientation
point.
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Continue to “Measure to the

second reference point”.
10.2.3.2 Measuring to the second reference point

Return to “Measuring to the first
reference point”.
Continue to “Set station”.
Checking the distance between

reference points
Continue by checking the distance between the station and the orientation point, as described in the applicable
section.
10.2.3.3 Set station

The station is set immediately after the angle measurement for orientation purposes.
Alphanumerical field for entry of

station name.
Show station data.
NOTE
The station is always saved in internal memory. If the station name already exists in memory, the station must be
renamed. i.e. a new name assigned to it.
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Continue with rotating the axis and shifting the axis as described in the applicable sections.
10.2.4 Setting a station over a point with coordinates

On many construction sites, measured points with coordinates already exist, or the positions of parts of the structure,
building control lines or foundations etc. are already described with coordinates.
In this case, the decision about whether coordinates or building control lines are to be used can be taken when the
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screen.
Setting up the tool over a point with coordinates

The tool is set up over a point marked on the floor or ground, the position of which is defined by coordinates and from
which the points or items to be measured are easily visible.
Special care must be taken to ensure that the tripod stands steadily and securely.
The tool is positioned at a point defined by coordinates P0 and, for the purpose of orientation, is aimed at another
point defined by coordinates P1.
The tool calculates the position within the coordinate system.
For better identification of the orientation point, the distance can be measured and compared with the coordinates.
NOTE
This makes correct identification of the orientation point more reliable. If the coordinate point P0 also has a height,
this will first be used as the station height. The height of the station can be redetermined and changed at any time
before the station is set finally.
The orientation point is decisive for correct calculation of direction and should therefore be selected and measured
with care.
10.2.4.1 Entering the position of the station

A designation that identifies the station or tool position clearly and uniquely must be entered. The coordinates of its
position must belong to this designation.
i.e. the station point may already exist as a saved point in the job or, alternatively, the coordinates will have to be
entered manually.
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Enter station names.
Confirm entry of station data and

continue with orientation.
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After the name for the station point has been entered, the corresponding coordinates or positions are searched for in
the graphics data in memory.
If no point data exists under the given name the coordinates have to be entered manually.
10.2.4.2 Entering the target point

A designation that identifies the target point clearly and uniquely must be entered. The coordinates of its position must
belong to this designation.
The target point must exist as a saved point in the job or, alternatively, the coordinates have to be entered manually.

point.
Check distance between the sta-

tion and orientation point.
NOTE
When the name for the orientation point is entered, the corresponding coordinates or position are searched for in the
graphics data saved in memory. If no point data exists under this name the coordinates have to be entered manually.
Optional check of distance between the station and the orientation point
After the target point has been entered, this point must be sighted exactly for the purpose of a reference measurement.
After measuring the distance to the orientation point, you have the option of checking the distance between the station
and the orientation point.
This serves as an aid for checking correct point selection and correct sighting of this point, and shows how well the
measured distance corresponds to the distance measured from the coordinates.
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Continue to the next screen

where further settings can be
made.
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The dHD value shown is the difference between the measured distance and the distance calculated from the
coordinates.
Further points can be checked by pressing the “Next” button. In addition to the dHD, the dHA value (which is the
difference between the measured horizontal angle and the horizontal angle calculated from the coordinates) is also
shown in the display.

The station is always saved in internal memory.
If the station name already exists in memory, the station must be renamed. i.e. a new name assigned to it.
For entering station names.

ment.
Show station data.
10.2.5 Setting a station “anywhere”, with coordinates

Setting the station “anywhere” allows the position of the station to be defined by measuring the angles and distances
to two reference points.
The ability to set the station “anywhere” is used when it is not possible to set it at a point on the building control line
or when the line of sight to the points to be measured is obstructed.
Extra care must be taken when setting the station “anywhere”.
Additional measurements are taken in order to set the station “anywhere”. Additional measurements always present a
risk of errors.
Care must also be taken to ensure that the geometry of the situation allows a usable position to be achieved.
The tool checks the basic geometric relationships in order to ensure that a usable position can be calculated and
issues a warning in critical situations.
Nevertheless, the user of the tool is obliged to exercise special caution in this respect as the software is not capable
of recognizing all potentially critical situations.
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screen.
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Setting up the tool “anywhere”, with coordinates

An unobstructed and convenient location should be chosen for setting up the tool, where two coordinate points are
clearly visible and where a good line of sight to the points to be measured can be ensured as far as possible.
It is recommended that a mark is always first made on the ground or floor and the tool then set up over this mark.
This allows the position to be checked subsequently in the event of uncertainties.
The tool is positioned at any desired point P0 and is then used to measure, one after the other, the angle and distance
to two reference points with known coordinates P1 and P2.
The position of the tool P0 is then determined from the measurements taken to the two reference points.
NOTE
If the height of one or both of the reference points is known, the height of the new station will be calculated
automatically. The height of the station can be redetermined and changed at any time before the station is set finally.
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10.2.5.1 Measuring to the first reference point
point.
Measure angle and distance. en

Continue to “Measure to the
second reference point”.
Corresponding coordinates or positions are searched for in the graphic data saved in the system.
If no point data exists under this name the coordinates have to be entered manually.
10.2.5.2 Measuring to the second reference point

reference point”.
Checking the distance between

reference points
Continue by checking the distance between the station and the orientation point, as described in the applicable
section.

The station is always saved in internal memory.
If the station name already exists in memory, the station must be renamed. i.e. a new name assigned to it.
For entering station names.

ment.
Show station data.
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10.3 Setting the height
If heights are also to be used in addition to setting the station and orientation, i.e. target heights are to be determined
or laid out, the height of the center of the telescope must also be defined.
Two different methods can be used to set the height:
1. If the height of the point on the floor or ground is known, the height of the tool is then measured. The height of
en the center of the telescope is the sum of these two values.
2. Alternatively, an angle and distance measurement can be made to a point or mark with a known height and thus
by “measuring” in this way, the height of the center of the telescope determined and transferred back to the tool.
10.3.1 Setting a station with a control line (height option “on”)

If the “With heights” option has been selected, the station heights will be shown in the “Set station” screen.
These can be confirmed or redefined.
Defining a new station height

Station height can be defined in two different ways:
1. Direct manual entry of the station height.

2. The station height is defined by manually entering the height of a height mark and by measuring the vertical angle
and distance.
Enter station height manually or

measure to a height mark.
Confirm station height. Continue
with setting station.
1st Direct manual entry of the station height

After the option for redefinition of the station height has been selected from the previous screen, the new station height
can be entered manually here.

screen.
2nd Definition of the station height by entering a height and measuring the vertical angle and distance
The station height is transferred “back” to the station from the height mark, so to speak, by entering the reference
height, tool height and reflector height in conjunction with a vertical angle and distance measurement.
When doing this it is essential that the correct tool height and reflector height are entered.
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screen.
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Showing the recalculated station height after measurement

The recalculated station height is shown after taking the angle and distance measurements and it can then be
confirmed or canceled.

screen.
Set station
ment.
Enter station height or height
mark manually or, respectively,
select a previously saved height
point with measurement of ver-
tical angle and distance.
Show station data.
NOTE
When the “Heights” option is active, a height must be assigned to the station, i.e. a height value for the station must
exist.
NOTE
The station is always saved in the system’s internal memory. If the station name already exists in memory, the station
must be renamed. i.e. a new name assigned to it.
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10.3.2 Setting a station with coordinates (height option “on”)

Defining a new station height
The station height can be determined in three different ways:
en Direct manual entry of the station height

The station height is determined by manually entering the height of a height mark and by measuring the vertical
angle and distance.
Definition of the station height by selecting a point with heights from data memory and measurement of the
vertical angle and distance to this point
Determine new station height

with saved point.
Enter station height manually or
measure to a height mark.
1st Direct manual entry of the station height

After the option for redefinition of the station height has been selected from the previous screen, the new station height
can be entered manually here.

screen.
2nd Definition of the station height by entering a height and measuring the vertical angle and distance
The station height is transferred “back” to the station from the height mark, so to speak, by entering the reference
height, tool height and reflector height in conjunction with a vertical angle and distance measurement.
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screen.
en


screen.
3. Definition of the station height by selecting a point with heights from data memory and measurement of the
vertical angle and distance
The station height is transferred “back” to the station from the height point or height mark, so to speak, by entering
the height point, the tool height and reflector height in conjunction with a vertical angle and distance measurement.
Enter height point name.

screen.
Corresponding coordinates or positions are searched for in the graphical data saved in the system.
If no point data exists under this name the coordinates have to be entered manually.
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screen.
en Setting the station.
Set station
If the “With heights” option has been selected, the station heights will be shown in the “Set station” screen.
These can be confirmed or redefined.

ment.
Enter station height or height
mark manually or, respectively,
select a previously saved height
point with measurement of ver-
tical angle and distance.
Show station data.
NOTE
When the “Heights” option is active, a height must be assigned to the station, i.e. a height value must exist. If no
station height is given, an error message is displayed and the user is instructed to determine the station height.
11 Applications
11.1 Horizontal layout (Horz. layout)
11.1.1 The horizontal layout principle
The layout operation is used to transfer data from the plan to the actual object or building plot.
This plan data consists either of dimensions that relate to building control lines or positions described by coordinates.
The plan data or layout positions can be entered as dimensions or distances, as coordinates or can be transferred
previously from a PC.
In addition, plan data in the form of CAD drawings can be transferred to the total station and the applicable graphical
points for the layout then selected from the display of the tool.
This makes working with long numbers or lots of numbers unnecessary.
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en
The “Horizontal Layout” application is started by way of the corresponding button in the in the application menu.
Continue to “Select further ap-

plications”.
Select the “Horizontal layout”
application.
After starting the application, the projects or list of projects (see section 13.2) is shown for selection as well as the
corresponding station selection or station setup.
The “Horizontal layout” application begins after station setup is completed.
Depending on the station selected, there are two alternative methods for determining the point to be laid out:
1. Laying out points using building control lines

2. Laying out points using coordinates and/or points based on a CAD drawing
11.1.2 Laying out with building control lines

When laying out with control lines, the layout values to be entered always refer to the building control line that has
been selected as the reference axis.
Entering layout points relative to the building control line

Enter the layout point as a dimension relative to the building control line defined when the station was set or,
respectively, the building control line on which the tool is set up.
The values to be entered are line and offset distances relative to the previously defined building control line.
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Confirm entry and continue,

showing display for aligning the
tool with the point to be staked
or marked out.
en
NOTE
Layout values on the building control line in a forwards or backwards direction from the tool station are line (longitudinal)
values and those to the right or left of the building control line are offset values. Forwards and to the right are positive
values, backwards and to the left are negative values.
Direction to the layout point

Using this screen, the tool is aimed at the point to be laid out by rotating the tool until the red direction indicator is
at the zero position and, below this, the numerical display for angle difference shows a value as close as possible to
zero. The cross hairs are then aimed at the point to be laid out and the reflector bearer can be guided into position.
Alternatively, the reflector bearer can bring himself into position on the sighting line with the aid of the guide light.
Return to entry of layout values.
Measure distance and continue,

showing layout corrections.
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P0 is the position of the tool after setting up.
P1 is the point to be laid out and the tool is already aimed at this point.
The reflector bearer is standing close to the point (distance) calculated.
After each distance measurement the tool indicates the amount by which the reflector bearer must move, forwards or
backwards, towards the point to be laid out.
Layout corrections after distance measurements en

After the distance measurement has been taken, the reflector bearer is guided with the aid of the corrections Fwd,
Back, Left, Right, Up and Down.
When measurements show that the reflector bearer is exactly on the sighting line, the Right / Left correction in the
display shows a value of 0.000 m (0.00 ft).
Show and save the result.
Measure distance and update

layout corrections.
Enter the next point.

When measurements are taken to a reflector position not exactly in the direction of the new point, the corresponding
Fwd, Back, Left, Right corrections to the new point P1 are displayed.
Overview of the direction instructions to the layout point starting from the last measured target point
Fwd The reflector bearer must move closer to the tool by the
amount indicated.
Back The reflector bearer must move further away from the
tool by the amount indicated.
Left The reflector bearer must move further to the left, as
seen from the tool, by the amount indicated.
Right The reflector bearer must move further to the right, as
seen from the tool, by the amount indicated.
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Up The tip of the reflector must be moved upwards by the
amount indicated.
Down The tip of the reflector must be moved downwards by
the amount indicated.
Layout results
en Screen showing the layout differences in terms of line, offset and height based on the last target point measurement.
Save the layout values and last

differences.
NOTE
If the option to include heights was not set when the station was set up, height values and all associated information
are not displayed.
Saving layout data with building control lines

Pt ID Name of layout point.
Line (entered) Line distance entered relative to the building control
line.
Offset (entered) Offset distance entered relative to the building control
line.
Height (entered) Height entered.
Line distance (measured) Line distance measured relative to the building control
line.
Offset (measured) Offset distance measured relative to the building con-
trol line.
Height (measured) Measured height.
dO Difference in offset value based on the building control
line. dO = offset (measured) – offset (entered)
dL Difference in line value based on the building control
line. dL = line (measured) – line (entered)
dH Difference in height. dH = height (measured) – height
(entered)
11.1.3 Laying out with coordinates

Entering the layout points
The layout values with point coordinates can be entered in three different ways:
1. Manual entry of point coordinates.

2. Selection of point coordinates from a list of points saved in memory.
3. Selection of point coordinates from a CAD drawing with points saved in memory.
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or marked out.
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Entering the layout points (from a CAD drawing)

The layout points are selected directly from a CAD drawing.
With this method, the point is already incorporated in the drawing as a three-dimensional or two-dimensional point
and can be extracted accordingly.

Cancel and return to entry of
layout points.
Enter coordinates manually.
Confirm the selected point.
NOTE
If the option to exclude heights is activated when setting up the station, height values and all associated information
are not displayed. The other screens shown are the same as described in the previous section.

P1 is the point described by coordinates. After the tool has been lined up (aimed), the reflector bearer goes to the
approximate distance calculated.
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After each distance measurement the tool indicates the amount by which the reflector bearer must move towards the
point to be laid out.
Layout results with coordinates

Shows the layout difference in terms of coordinates based on the last distance and angle measurements.
en Return to entry of layout values.

differences.

When measurements are taken to a reflector position not exactly in the direction of the new point, the corresponding
Fwd, Back, Left, Right directions to the new point P1 are displayed.
Saving data for staking out with coordinates

Northings (entered) The northings entered refer to the coordinate reference
system.
Eastings (entered) The eastings entered refer to the coordinate reference
system.
Northings (measured) Measured northings refer to the coordinate reference
system.
Eastings (measured) Measured eastings refer to the coordinate reference
system.
dN Difference in northing based on the coordinate refer-
ence system. dN = delta north (measured) – delta north
(entered)
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(entered)
dE Difference in coordinate easting based on the coordin-
ate reference system. dE = delta east (measured) –
delta east (entered)
NOTE en
The procedure for a horizontal layout with coordinates is the same as for a layout based on a building control line,
with the exception that coordinates or coordinate differences are entered or shown as results instead of line or offset
distances.
11.2 Vertical layout (Vert. layout)

11.2.1 The vertical layout principle
In a vertical layout, plan data is transferred to a vertical reference plane such as a wall or facade, etc.
This plan data is either in the form of dimensions that relate to the building control line in the vertical reference plane
or positions described by coordinates in a vertical reference plane.
The plan data or layout positions in the form of dimensions or distances can be entered with coordinates or can be
transferred previously from a PC.
In addition, plan data in the form of CAD drawings can be transferred to the total station and the applicable graphical
points for the layout then selected from the display of the tool.
This makes working with long numbers or lots of numbers unnecessary.
Typical applications are the positioning of fastening points on facades, installation channels on walls, pipes, etc.
A special application offers the possibility of comparing a vertical surface with a theoretically absolutely flat surface in
order to check for unevenness or, respectively, to produce a record of the results.
The “Vertical layout” application can be started with the corresponding button in the in the application menu.
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plications”.
Select the “Vertical layout” ap-
plication.
en
After starting the application, the projects or list of projects is shown for selection as well as the corresponding station
selection or station setup.
The “Vertical layout” application begins after station setup is completed.
Depending on the station selected, there are two alternative methods for determining the point to be laid out:
1. Laying out points with building control lines, i.e. control lines in the vertical reference plane.
2. Laying out points with coordinates or points based on a CAD drawing
11.2.2 Vertical layout with building control lines

In a vertical layout with building control lines the control lines are defined by measuring to two reference points when
the station is set up.
Setting up the station

The station should be set up in front of the vertical plane in a position that is as central as possible and at a distance
that allows as clear a view as possible of all points.
The zero point (1) of the reference axis system and the direction (2) of the vertical reference plane are defined when
the tool is set up.
Caution
The reference point (1) is the decisive point. The vertical and horizontal reference axes in the vertical reference plane
are set on this point.
An optimum setup or, respectively, tool position has been achieved when the ratio between the horizontal reference
length L and the distance Q is L : Q = 25 : 10 to 7 : 10, so that the included angle lies between α = 40° - 100°.
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NOTE
The procedure for setting up the station is the same as for setting up the station “anywhere” with building control
lines, with the difference that the first reference point is set at the zero point of the building control line system in the
vertical plane and the second reference point defines the direction of the vertical plane relative to the tool system. In
any case, the horizontal and vertical control lines are adopted from point (1).
Shifting a control line en

In order to shift the control line system or, respectively, the “zero point” on the vertical reference plane, shift values
require to be entered.
These shift values can be used to shift the zero point of the control line system to the left (-) and right (+) horizontally,
up (+) and down (-) vertically, and the entire plane forwards (+) and backwards (-).
It can be necessary to shift a control line when the “zero point” cannot be sighted directly as the first reference point.
An existing reference point than has to be used and then shifted onto a control line by entering the applicable shift
values (distances).

screen.
Confirm entry and continue with
entry of layout values.
Entering a layout position

The layout value is entered as a dimension relative to the reference axis or building control line in the vertical plane
that was defined when the station was set up.
Cancel and return to the start

menu.
Enter reference plane shifts.

or marked out.
Direction to the layout point

Using this screen, the tool is aimed at the point to be laid out by rotating the tool until the red direction indicator shows
“zero”.
The cross hairs are them aimed in the direction of the point to be laid out.
The telescope can then be moved vertically until both triangles are shown as unfilled outlines.
NOTE
If the upper triangle is solid - move the telescope downwards. If the upper triangle is solid - move the telescope
downwards.
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Where possible, the person holding the rod can move into position on the sighting line with the aid of the guide light.

showing layout corrections.
en
Layout corrections
Using the corrections displayed, the target bearer or target is guided Up, Down, Left, Right into position.
With the aid of distance measurement, a correction Forward or Back can also be made.
The corrections shown are updated after each distance measurement until, step by step, the final position is reached.
Show and save the result.
Measure distance and update

layout corrections.
Instructions displayed concerning movement of the target to which measurements are taken.
Fwd The target must be moved further toward the reference
plane.
Back The target must be moved further away from the refer-
ence plane.
Left The target must be moved further to the left, as seen
from the tool, by the amount indicated.
Right The target must be moved further to the right, as seen
from the tool, by the amount indicated.
Up The target must be moved further up, as seen from the
tool, by the amount indicated.
Down The target must be moved further down, as seen from
the tool, by the amount indicated.
Layout results
Shows the layout difference in terms of line, height and offset based on the last distance and angle measurements.
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differences.
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Saving data for staking out with building control lines

Line (entered) Line distance entered, relative to the reference axis.
Offset (entered) Vertical offset entered, relative to the reference plane.
Line distance (measured) Line distance measured, relative to the reference axis.
Offset (measured) Offset measured relative to the reference plane.
dL Difference in line value based on the reference axis.
dL = line (measured) – line (entered)
(entered)
dOffs Difference in offset value based on the reference axis.
dO = offset (measured) – offset (entered)
11.2.3 Vertical layout with coordinates

Coordinates can be used, for example, when coordinates are available as reference points and points in the vertical
plane are also available as coordinates in the same system.
This is the case, for example, when points in the vertical plane have been measured previously using coordinates.
Entering the layout points

Three different methods can be used to enter layout values with point coordinates:
1. Manual entry of point coordinates.

2. Selection of point coordinates from a list of points saved in memory.
3. Selection of point coordinates from a CAD drawing with points saved in memory.

menu.
or marked out.
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Entering the layout values (from a CAD drawing)
With this method the layout points are selected directly from CAD graphics.

en the graphical display.


differences.

system.
system.
system.
system.
(entered)
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(entered)
NOTE en
The vertical layout always uses three-dimensional point descriptions. In layouts with control lines and layouts with
coordinates, the line, height and offset dimensions are used.
NOTE
The other screens shown are the same as described in the previous section.
11.3 As-built
11.3.1 The principle of “As-built”
In principle, as-built measurements can be regarded as a reversal of the horizontal layout application.
With as-built, existing positions are compared with their positions on the plan and the deviations shown and recorded
accordingly.
Depending on how the station has been set up, the plan data or, respectively, the positions to be compared, can take
the form of dimensions, coordinates or points in graphics.
When plan data in the form of CAD drawings can be transferred from a PC to the total station and the applicable
graphical points then selected from the display of the tool, so working with long numbers or lots of numbers is no
longer necessary.
Typical applications are checking walls, columns, formwork, large openings and much more. These jobs are done
by comparing positions on the plan with actual points on the object and displaying or, respectively, recording the
differences.
The “As-built” application is started by way of the corresponding button in the in the application menu.

plications”.
Select “As-built” application.
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The “As-built” application begins after station setup is completed. Depending on the station selected, there are two
alternative methods for determining the as-built measurement point:
1. Measuring as-built points using building control lines

en 2. Measuring as-built points with coordinates and/or points based on CAD drawings.
11.3.2 As-built with building control lines

When taking as-built measurements with control lines, the as-built values to be entered always refer to the building
control line that has been selected as the reference axis.
Entering an as-built position

Enter the as-built position as a dimension relative to the building control line defined when the station was set or,
respectively, the building control line on which the tool is set up.
The values to be entered are line and offset distances relative to the previously defined building control line.

or marked out.
NOTE
As-built values on the building control line in a forwards or backwards direction from the tool station are line
(longitudinal) values and those to the right or left of the building control line are offset values. Forwards and to the right
are positive values, backwards and to the left are negative values.
Direction to the as-built point

Using this screen, the tool is aimed at the point from which the as-built measurement is to be taken by rotating the
tool until the red direction indicator is at the zero position and, below this, the numerical display shows a value as
close as possible to zero.
The cross hairs are then aimed in the direction of the as-built point in order to guide the reflector bearer and to identify
the as-built point.
NOTE
Alternatively, for points on the ground or floor, the reflector bearer can, to a great extent, bring himself into position on
the sighting line with the aid of the guide light.
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showing deviations.
en
Results of as-built measurements

Shows the difference in position in terms of Line, Offset and Height based on the last distance and angle measurements.

differences.
NOTE
If the option to include heights was not set when the station was set up, height values and all associated information
are not displayed.
Saving as-built data with control lines

Line (entered) Line distance entered relative to the building control
line.
Offset (entered) Offset distance entered relative to the building control
line.
Line distance (measured) Line distance measured relative to the building control
line.
Offset (measured) Offset distance measured relative to the building con-
trol line.
dO Difference in offset value based on the building control
line. dO = offset (measured) – offset (entered)
dL Difference in line value based on the building control
line. dL = line (measured) – line (entered)
(entered)
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11.3.3 As-built with coordinates
Entering an as-built point
An as-built point with point coordinates can be entered in three different ways:
Manual entry of point coordinates.

Selection of point coordinates from a list of points saved in memory.
en Selection of point coordinates from a CAD drawing with points saved in memory.
Confirm the entry and continue,

tool with the point to be meas-
ured.
Entering the as-built values (from a CAD drawing)

The as-built points, in this case, are selected directly from a CAD drawing.

Cancel and return to entry of as-
built points.
NOTE
are not displayed.
NOTE
The other screens shown are the same as described in the previous section.

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differences.
en

system.
system.
system.
system.
(entered)
(entered)
NOTE
The procedure for as-built with coordinates is the same as for as-built based on a building control line, with the
exception that coordinates or coordinate differences are entered or shown as results instead of line or offset distances.
11.4 Missing line

11.4.1 The principle of “Missing line”
With the “Missing line” application, points anywhere within a certain space can be measured in order to determine the
horizontal distance, slope distance, height difference and slope or angle between the points.
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Using “Missing line” to determine inclination

plications”.
Select the “Missing line” applica-
en tion.
After selecting the application the list of projects is displayed.

The station does not have to be set for this application.
Two different methods can be used to determine the missing line:
1. Using the results of measurements to the first and all other measured points.
2. Using the results of measurements to two points.
1st method – relationship with a reference point
Example using points on the ground or floor

After measuring the first point, all other points measured relate to this first point.
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2nd method – relationship between the first and second point
en
Example with points on the ground / floor

Measure the first two points.
After obtaining the result, choose a new line and measure the new first point and the new second point.
Measuring to the first reference point

Return to project selection.
Initiate measurement to point.
Continue to the next measure-

ment.
Measuring to the second reference point

Show the resulting missing line.
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The results shown
Save results.
Alternative for new line. Continue

en to entry of a new 1st. reference
point.
Alternative for next point: Calcu-
late missing line relative to 1st
reference point
11.5 Measure and record

11.5.1 The principle of “Measure and record”
“Measure and record” can be used to measure points with an unknown position.
Distances can be measured with the laser when the laser beam can be aimed directly at a surface.
Depending on the station setup, the positions of points are calculated with building control line dimensions or with
coordinates and/or heights.
The points measured can be assigned various point designations and saved in memory.
NOTE
Each time a point is saved, the number assigned to the name of the point is raised by “1”.
The point data saved in memory can be transferred to a PC for further use in a CAD or similar system or printed out
for documentation and archival purposes.
The “Measure and record” application can be started by way of the corresponding button in the application menu.

plications”.
Select the “Measure and record”
application.
The “Measure and record” application begins after station setup is completed.
Depending on the station setup selected, there are two alternative methods for determining the point system:
1. Point positions that depend on a building control line

2. Point positions that depend on a coordinate system
11.5.2 Measure and record with building control lines

The positions of the measured points relate to the building control line used as a reference.
The positions are described with a line distance on the building control line and a perpendicular offset distance.
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en

If angles and distances to target points are measured, the corresponding building control line distances L and Q are
calculated and saved in memory.
Measuring points with building control lines

Measuring can begin as soon as station setup has been completed.
Cancel and return to options

menu.
Save the horizontal distance, ho-
rizontal angle and vertical angle
values shown in the display.
Measure and save the horizontal
distance, horizontal angle and
vertical angle.
Measure distance.
Toggle the display to distances

between control lines.
Toggle display to angle values.
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11.5.3 Measure and record with coordinates
The positions of the measured points relate to the same coordinate system used for the station setup and are
described or, respectively, indicated by coordinate values E or Y, N or X and H for the heights.
en

Angles and distances to the targets are measured and the corresponding coordinates calculated and saved in memory.
Measuring points with coordinates

The following screen can be toggled between displaying angles and coordinates.

menu.
Initiate measurement and save
data. The point (designation) is
increased by “1”.
Measure distance.
Show coordinates.
Toggle display to angle values.
Save the horizontal distance, ho-

rizontal angle and vertical angle
values shown in the display.
NOTE
are not displayed.
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NOTE
The horizontal distance value is fixed by measuring the distance. If the telescope is subsequently moved, only the
horizontal angle and vertical angle values change.
It is sometimes difficult, or even impossible, to make an exact measurement to a certain point (e.g. to the middle of a
post or tree). In this case, measure the distance to a different, laterally offset point.
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1. Once you have sighted the offset point, measure the distance to it.
2. Pivot the telescope and sight the point you actually wish to measure, so that the corresponding angle can be
measured.
3. Save the distance measured to the laterally offset point plus the angle to the actual point to be measured.
Saving data in memory with “Measure and record”

Pt ID Name of measured point
E(Y), offset Measured easting or offset distance to building control
line
N(X), line Measured northing or line distance along the building
control line
Height (measured) Measured height
11.6 Vertical alignment

11.6.1 The principle of “Vertical alignment”
Vertical alignment can be used to check that objects are vertical or to transfer vertical lines.
We would like to point out the advantages of this system for setting up formwork for columns in the vertical plane or
for laying out or checking points that lie vertically one above the other over several floors of a building.
NOTE
In principle, two measured points are checked in order to determine whether they lie vertically one above the other.
NOTE
Depending on the needs of the application, the measurements can be made with or without use of a reflector rod.

plications”.
Select the “Vertical alignment”
application.
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Measurements to the 1st reference point

The angle and distance are measured to the 1st reference point.
The distance can be measured directly to the point or using the reflector rod, depending on ease of access to the 1st
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Measure angle and distance to

the 1st. reference point.
ment.
Measuring to other points

The other points are always determined by taking angle and distance measurements.
After the second and each further measurement, the correction values compared to the 1st reference point are
updated in the display below.

reference point”.
Save results.
Measure angle and distance and

update correction values in the
display.
11.7 Area measurement

11.7.1 The principle of area measurement
The tool can calculate the horizontal or vertical area enclosed by a total of up to 99 consecutively measured points.
The points can be measured in a clockwise or counterclockwise sequence.
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NOTE
The points must be measured in such a way that the lines between the measured points do not cross each other,
otherwise an incorrect area measurement will result.

plications”.
Select the “Area measurement”
application.
After starting the application, select whether the area is in the horizontal or vertical plane.
NOTE
NOTE
The horizontal area is calculated by projecting the measured points in the horizontal plane.
NOTE
The vertical area is calculated by projecting the measured points in the vertical plane. The vertical plane is defined by
the first two measured points.
Measurements for area calculation

The points should be measured in a sequence that encloses an area.
For the calculation, enclosure of the area is always completed by an imaginary line between the last measured point
and the first measured point.
The points must be measured in such a way that the lines between the measured points do not cross each other,
otherwise an incorrect area measurement will result.
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Delete the last measured point.
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urement.
Results
The results are saved in internal memory and can be displayed on a PC or printed out using Hilti PROFIS Layout.
Save the results of area meas-

urement.
11.8 Indirect height measurement

11.8.1 The principle of indirect height measurement
The indirect height measurement method is used to determine the height difference to inaccessible objects or points
in situations where direct distance measurement is not possible.
Virtually any height or depth, e.g. heights to the extremities of a crane, the depth of an excavation or heights in many
other similar situations can be determined using the indirect height measurement method.
NOTE
It is essential that the reference point and the other inaccessible points all lie in the same vertical plane.
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plications”.
Select the “Indirect height meas-
urement” application.
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11.8.2 Indirect height measurement

Measurements to the 1st reference point
The angle and distance to the 1st reference point are measured.
The distance can be measured directly to the point or using the reflector rod, depending on ease of access to the 1st
reference point.

ment.
Measuring to other points

Measuring to other points is carried out simply by measuring the vertical angles. The difference in height relative to
the 1st reference point is indicated continuously.
New (additional) indirect height

measurement based on a new
reference point.
Save results.
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11.9 Determining a point in relation to an axis
11.9.1 The principle of “Point in relation to axis”
The application “Point in relation to axis”, can be used to determine the position of a point (e.g. a reference point) in
relation to the axis. In addition, points parallel to the axis, at right angles or at any desired angle to it, as well as points
on the existing axis, can also be defined. This application is useful, above all, for example, when nails are to be placed
on batter boards to indicate parallel axes on the site.
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The application is performed in two steps:
1. Defining the axis.

2. Selecting or measuring the reference point.
If the station has been set up in coordinate / graphical mode, the axis and the reference point can be determined
directly from the data in memory.
If the station has not already been set up, the axis must be determined by measuring its starting point and end point.
The reference point is also determined by way of direct measurement.
11.9.2 Determining the axis

Measuring or selecting the first point on the axis
Rename point on reference axis
or select point form memory.
ment.
Measuring or selecting the second point on the axis

Rename point on reference axis
or select point form memory.
Go back to measurement of the
first point.
Shifting the axis

The axis starting point can be shifted in order to use a different reference point as the origin of the coordinate system.
If the value entered is positive, the axis is moved forward. If it is negative, the axis is moved back. A positive value
shifts the starting point to the right and a negative value shifts it to the left.
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Enter axis shift manually.
Take measurement to point. The

axis, distance and height values
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individually labeled.
Rotate axis.
Rotating the axis

The axis bearing (direction) can be rotated about the starting point. If the value entered is positive, the axis is rotated
clockwise. If it is negative, the axis is rotated counterclockwise.
Confirm rotation.
11.9.3 Checking points in relation to the axis

Measuring or selecting reference points
Select point from memory.
Show the measured or selected

points in relation to the reference
axis.
Save measurements.
Determine new reference axis.
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12 Data and data handling
12.1 Introduction
Hilti total stations always save data in internal memory.
The data consists of measured values, i.e. angles and distances or, depending on settings or the application, values
relative to the building control line such as line and offset values or coordinates.
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In principle, all total station data should be regarded as point data, with the exception of graphical data in which the
points are incorporated.
The applicable points are available for selection and use, but not the graphics data itself, which simply provides
additional information.
12.2 Point data

Point data can consist of new measured points or existing points. The total station basically measures angles and
distances.
The station setup allows target point coordinates to be calculated.
Accordingly, each point that has been sighted with the cross hairs or laser pointer and the distance to it measured is
calculated by the total station as a three-dimensional point.
These three-dimensional points are clearly identified by point designations.
A point designation, a Y-coordinate, an X-coordinate and possibly a height are given for each point.
Given points are defined by their coordinates or points with graphical elements.
12.2.1 Points in the form of measured points

Measurement data takes the form of measured points generated and saved in memory as coordinate points on the
total station by the relevant application, e.g. Horz. Layout, Vert. Layout, As-built and Measure and Record.
Measured points exist only as a single instance within a station.
If the same name is used again for a measured point, the existing measured point can be overwritten or another point
name assigned to it.
Measured points cannot be edited.
12.2.2 Points in the form of coordinate points

When working with the coordinate system, all positions are, as a rule, defined by a point name and coordinates - at
least a point name and two horizontal coordinates X, Y or E, N are necessary to describe a point position.
The height is generally independent of the XY coordinate values.
The total station uses points in the form of coordinate points - so-called control points or fixed points and measured
points with coordinates.
Fixed points are points with given coordinates, which are entered manually on the total station or transferred from
USB memory or directly by way of a USB cable with the aid of Hilti PROFIS Layout.
These fixed points may also be layout points. A control point (fixed point) in a project is unique (the only one).
Control points or fixed points can be edited on the total station so long as no graphical element is attached to
the point.
12.2.3 Points with graphical elements

With the aid of Hilti PROFIS Layout, graphical data can be transferred from a CAD environment, shown on the screen
and selected for use.
The Hilti system allows points and graphical elements to be created in various ways using Hilti PROFIS Layout, and to
subsequently transfer these to the total station for further use.
Points with attached graphical elements cannot be edited on the total station but can be edited on a PC using
Hilti PROFIS Layout.
12.3 Generation of point data

12.3.1 With the total station
Each measurement taken generates a measurement data set or, respectively, a measured point. Measured points are
defined either only as angle and distance values, point name with angle and distance values or as point name with
coordinates.
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12.3.2 With Hilti PROFIS Layout
1. Generating points from a model consisting of lines and curves shown with graphical elements
With the PC application Hilti PROFIS Layout, dimensions from the building plan can be used to generate a graphical
layout which is a reproduction, so to speak, of the building plan.
With the aid of this application, the plan is reproduced in simplified graphical form on the PC, resulting in lines and
curves, etc. on a graphical background.
In doing so, specific curves can be created, from which points can be generated, e.g. at regular intervals. en
2. Generating points from imported CAD and CAD-compatible data
With the aid of Hilti PROFIS Layout CAD data in the DXF or AutoCAD-compatible DWG format can be transferred to
a PC.
Points are then generated from the graphical data, i.e. lines, curves etc.
Hilti PROFIS Layout offers the possibility of using CAD graphics to generate point data from end points, line
intersections, mid points of line segments and points on circles, etc.
The point data generated in this way is placed visibly on the original graphics elements from CAD.
The data in a CAD format can exist in various “layers”. When this data is transferred to Hilti PROFIS Layout it is merged
into a single layer.
NOTE
When organizing the data on the PC before it is transferred to the tool, special care must be taken to ensure that the
“density” of the point data is as to be expected in the final result.
3. Importing data from tables or text files

Point data can be imported into Hilti PROFIS Layout from text or XML files and then transferred to the total station.
12.4 Data memory

12.4.1 Total station internal memory
The Hilti total station saves and organizes application data correspondingly in memory.
Point or measurement data is organized in the system according to projects and stations.
Project
A single block of control points (fixed points) or layout points belongs to a project.
A number of stations may belong to a project.
Tool station plus orientation (where relevant)

A station must always have an orientation.
Measured points with unique point designations belong to a station.
NOTE
A project can be regarded as a file, so to speak.
12.4.2 USB memory

USB memory allows data to be transferred between a PC and the total station. It is not used as additional main
memory.
NOTE
The total station’s internal memory is always used as its active main memory.
13 Total station data manager

13.1 Overview
The Data Manager provides access to the data stored in the total station’s internal memory.
The Data Manager offers the following possibilities:
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Creating, deleting and copying new projects.
Entering, editing and deleting the coordinates of control points (fixed points).
Displaying and deleting measured points.
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plication.
NOTE
Control points (fixed points) can be edited only when these are not attached to graphical data.
13.2 Selecting a job

After starting the Data Manager, the list of existing jobs in internal memory is shown.
An existing job must be selected before the functions for points and measured points become active.
View job details.
Copy the selected job.
Delete the selected job.
Select functions for fixed points.
Select functions for the meas-

ured point.
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13.2.1 Fixed points (control points or layout points)
After selecting the applicable job, the option “Points” can be selected in order to enter points with coordinates or to
edit or delete existing points with coordinates.
13.2.1.1 Entering points with coordinates

Manual entry of the point name and coordinates.
If the point name already exists the corresponding warning is displayed, requesting the user to change the point name.
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Enter a point manually.
NOTE
The button for the function currently in use is shown in gray.
13.2.1.2 Selecting points from a list or graphical representation

A selection of points from a list and graphical representation is shown below.

screen.
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13.2.1.3 Editing and deleting points

After selecting and confirming the point, it can then be edited or deleted on the following screen.
When editing a point, only its coordinates and height can be changed, not the name of the point.
In order to change its name, the point has to be reentered in the system under a different name.
Delete the point shown.
Edit the point shown.
NOTE
Points with attached graphics can neither be changed nor deleted. This is possible only when working on a PC with
Hilti PROFIS Layout.
13.2.2 Measured points

After selecting the applicable project, the stations and their associated measured points can be displayed.
A station and all the measured points associated with it can also be deleted.
In order to do this, the option “Measured points” should be selected when selecting the project.
13.2.2.1 Selecting the station

Station selection by way of manual entry of the station name, selection from a list or from a graphical display are
illustrated below.
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screen.
Delete the station and all associ-

ated measured points.
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13.2.2.2 Selecting measured points

After selecting the station, a measured point can be searched for by making a manual entry, selected from a list of
measured points or selected from the graphical display.
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screen.
Delete point.
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13.2.2.3 Deleting and displaying measured points

After selecting the measured point, the measured values and coordinates can be displayed and the measured point
then deleted.
Delete point.
Show measurement data.
Show coordinates.
Show distances between control

lines.
13.3 Deleting a project

Before a project is deleted, the user is required to confirm this action and is given the opportunity to again view details
of the project before deletion.
NOTE
When a project is deleted, all data associated with the project is lost.
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13.4 Creating a new project
When entering the name of a new project, care must be taken to ensure that the name of the project does not already
exist in memory.
Enter project name.

Cancel and return to project seen
lection.
13.5 Copying a project

There are various possibilities when copying a project:
Copying from internal memory to internal memory.

Copying from internal memory to USB memory.
Copying from USB memory to internal memory.
When copying, the name of the project in target memory can be changed.
It is thus possible to duplicate project data by copying and renaming the project.
Select main memory.

Select target memory.
screen.
NOTE
If the name of the project already exists in target memory, a different name must be selected or the existing project
first deleted.
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14 Exchanging data with a PC
14.1 Introduction
Data exchange between the total station and a PC is always via the PC application Hilti PROFIS Layout.
The data is exchanged in binary format and cannot be read without these applications.
Data can be exchanged using either the USB data cable supplied or a USB memory device (e.g. flash drive).
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14.2 HILTI PROFIS Layout

Data is always exchanged as a complete project, i.e. all data belonging to a project is exchanged between the Hilti
total station and Hilti PROFIS Layout.
A project may contain only control points or fixed points, with or without graphics, or a combination, i.e. control points
or fixed points and measured points (measurement data) including results from the corresponding applications.
14.2.1 Data types

Point data (control points or layout points)
Control points are, at the same time, also layout points, to which graphical elements can be attached in order to
facilitate identification or to describe the situation.
If these points with graphical elements are transferred from a PC to the total station, then this data will be displayed
with graphics on the total station.
If control or layout points are entered manually on the total station at a later point in time, no graphical elements can
be assigned or added to these on the total station.
Measurement data
Measured points or, respectively, application results can always only be transferred from the total station to Hilti
PROFIS Layout.
The measured points transferred can take the form of point data in space-separated or comma-separated value (CSV)
text format or in other formats such as DXF and AutoCAD DWG for further use on other systems.
The output of application results such as layout differences, area calculations, etc. from Hilti PROFIS Layout can take
the form of reports in text format.
Summary
The following data can be exchanged between the total station and Hilti PROFIS Layout.
From the total station to Hilti Profis Layout:
Measurement data: Point name, angle and distance

Point data: Point name, coordinates and height.
From Hilti Profis Layout to the total station:
Point data: Point name, coordinates and height.

Graphics data: Coordinates with graphical elements.
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NOTE
No provision has been made for direct data exchange between the total station and other PC systems, this can be
done only by using Hilti PROFIS Layout.
14.2.2 Hilti PROFIS Layout data output (export)

Data is saved in the following applications and can be exported with the aid of Hilti PROFIS Layout in various formats:
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1. Horizontal layout
2. Vertical layout
3. As-built
4. Measure and record
5. Area measurement (calculation)
Data output
Hilti PROFIS Layout reads the data saved by the total station and extracts the following data.
1. Point name, horizontal angle, vertical angle, distance, reflector height, tool height
2. Point name, E(Y) coordinate, N(X) coordinate, height
3. Application results such as differences in layouts and area measurements
Output formats
CSV format Comma-separated values.
Text format Gaps between data filled with spaces so that individual
data items appear in columns.
DXF format Text exchange format compatible with CAD.
DWG format Binary data format compatible with AutoCad.
14.2.3 Hilti PROFIS Layout data input (import)

Data input
Using Hilti PROFIS Layout, the following data can be read, converted and transferred to the total station directly by
cable or on a USB memory device:
1. Point names (fixed points) with coordinates and heights.

2. Polylines (lines, curves) from other systems
Input formats
CSV format Comma-separated values.
txt format Space-separated values.
Text format Gaps between data filled with spaces so that individual
data items appear in columns.
DXF format CAD drawing with lines and curves as general CAD
data exchange format.
DWG format CAD drawing with lines and curves as data exchange
format compatible with AutoCad.
15 Calibration and adjustment

15.1 In-the-field calibration
The tool is correctly adjusted when supplied.
The values to which the tool is set may change over time or due to temperature fluctuations, transport or aging.
The tool therefore incorporates a feature that allows the settings to be checked and, if necessary, corrected by carrying
out in-the-field re-calibration.
This is done by setting up the tool securely on a tripod of good quality and targeting an easily visible, clearly discernible
object within ±3 degrees of horizontal at a distance of approx. 70 – 120 m. After this, a measurement is taken in
telescope position 1 and in telescope position 2.
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NOTE
Interactive instructions for this procedure are shown in the display, so it is simply a matter of following the instructions.
This application calibrates and adjusts the following three axes of the tool:
Target axis
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Dual-axis compensator (both axes)
15.2 In-the-field calibration

NOTE
The tool should be operated carefully in order to avoid vibration.
NOTE
The in-the-field calibration procedure requires great care and each step must be carried out very exactly. Imprecise
sighting or vibration of the tool can result in incorrect calibration values, leading to subsequent measurement errors.
NOTE
In the event of uncertainty the tool should be returned to Hilti Service for checking.
1. Set up the tool in a steady, secure position on a good tripod.

2. Select “Configuration” from the application menu.
Cancel and return to options
menu.
Select the calibration menu and
show the values saved in the
tool.
3. Then select “Calibration”.

Begin calibration process.
Confirm the calibration value

shown and return to the config-
uration menu.
4. Start the calibration procedure or, alternatively, confirm the calibration value shown and thus cancel recalibration.
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5. Select a clearly visible target within ± 3 degrees from horizontal at a distance of approx. 70-120 m and sight this
target carefully.
NOTE Find a suitable target that can be sighted easily and accurately.
NOTE If the tool is not in the 1st telescope position a message in the display will instruct you to bring it into this
position.
Take measurement at telescope

position 1.
6. Take the measurement in telescope position 1.

You will then be instructed to change to telescope position 2.
7. Pivot the tool carefully into the 2nd telescope position.
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Take measurement at telescope

position 2.
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8. Re-sight the same target within ± 3° of horizontal.

NOTE This step is assisted by the display which shows the differences for the vertical circle and the horizontal
circle. This serves exclusively as a sighting aid.
NOTE The values should be very close to zero, i.e. with a deviation of only a few seconds, when the target is
sighted with the telescope in the second position.
9. Take the measurement in telescope position 2.
When measurements have been taken successfully in both telescope positions the new and the old settings for
the vertical index and the target axis are shown.
Cancel and retain old values.
Apply and save new calibration

values.
10. Adopt and save the new calibration values.

NOTE New settings for the dual-axis compensator are also determined by way of the calibration procedure for
the vertical index and target axis previously described.
When the new calibration values are adopted, the new settings for the compensator are also adopted.
15.3 Hilti Calibration Service

We recommend that the tool is checked by the Hilti Calibration Service at regular intervals in order to verify its reliability
in accordance with standards and legal requirements.
Use can be made of the Hilti Calibration Service at any time, but checking at least once a year is recommended.
The Calibration Service provides confirmation that the tool is in conformance, on the day it is tested, with the
specifications given in the operating instructions.
The tool will be readjusted if deviations from the manufacturer’s specification are found.
After checking and adjustment, a calibration sticker applied to the tool and a calibration certificate provide written
verification that the tool operates in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification.
Calibration certificates are always required by companies certified according to ISO 900x. Your local Hilti Center or
representative will be pleased to provide further information.
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16 Care and maintenance
NOTE NOTE
Have damaged parts replaced by Hilti Service. Always clean the tool, its transport container and ac-
cessories before putting them into storage.
16.1 Cleaning and drying
Blow any dust off the glass. NOTE en
CAUTION Check the accuracy of the equipment before it is used
Do not touch the glass surfaces with your fingers. after a long period of storage or transportation.
Use only a soft, clean cloth to clean the tool. If necessary, CAUTION
the cloth may be moistened with a little pure alcohol or Remove the batteries if the tool is to remain unused for
water. a long period of time. Leaking batteries may damage the
CAUTION tool.
Do not use liquids other than alcohol or water. Other
liquids may damage plastic parts. NOTE
Observe the specified temperature limits when storing
NOTE your equipment, above all in winter and summer, es-
Have damaged parts replaced by Hilti Service. pecially if the equipment is stored in a motor vehicle
(-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)).
16.2 Storage
16.3 Transport
NOTE
Do not put the tool into storage when wet. Allow it to dry CAUTION
before putting it away. The batteries must be insulated or removed from the
tool before the tool is shipped or sent by mail. Leaking
batteries may damage the tool.
Use the Hilti shipping box or packaging of equivalent

quality for transporting or shipping your equipment.
17 Disposal
WARNING
Improper disposal of the equipment may have serious consequences:
The burning of plastic components generates toxic fumes which may present a health hazard.
Batteries may explode if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or
environmental pollution.
Careless disposal may permit unauthorized and improper use of the equipment. This may result in serious personal
injury, injury to third parties and pollution of the environment.
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be
correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking
back old tools or appliances for recycling. Ask Hilti Customer Service or your Hilti representative for further information.
For EC countries only

Do not dispose of electronic measuring tools or appliances together with household waste.
In observance of the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its imple-
mentation in accordance with national law, electric tools and batteries that have reached the end of their
life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with national regulations. Please help us to protect the environ-
ment.
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18 Manufacturer’s warranty
Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects in Additional claims are excluded, unless stringent na-
material and workmanship. This warranty is valid so long tional rules prohibit such exclusion. In particular, Hilti
as the tool is operated and handled correctly, cleaned is not obligated for direct, indirect, incidental or con-
and serviced properly and in accordance with the Hilti sequential damages, losses or expenses in connec-
en Operating Instructions, and the technical system is main-
tained. This means that only original Hilti consumables,
tion with, or by reason of, the use of, or inability to
use the tool for any purpose. Implied warranties of
components and spare parts may be used in the tool. merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are
specifically excluded.
This warranty provides the free-of-charge repair or re-
placement of defective parts only over the entire lifespan For repair or replacement, send the tool or related parts
of the tool. Parts requiring repair or replacement as a immediately upon discovery of the defect to the address
result of normal wear and tear are not covered by this of the local Hilti marketing organization provided.
warranty.
This constitutes Hilti’s entire obligation with regard to
warranty and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
comments and oral or written agreements concerning
warranties.
19 FCC statement (applicable in US) / IC statement (applicable in Canada)

CAUTION tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to interference by one or more of the following measures:
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and may radiate radio frequency energy. Increase the distance between the equipment and re-
Accordingly, if not installed and used in accordance with ceiver.
the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced TV/radio technician
for assistance.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does NOTE
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hilti
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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20 EC declaration of conformity (original)
Designation: Total station Technical documentation filed at:
Type: POS 15/18 Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Zulassung Elektrowerkzeuge
Generation: 01
Hiltistrasse 6
Year of design: 2010 86916 Kaufering en
Deutschland
We declare, on our sole responsibility, that this product
complies with the following directives and standards:
2011/65/EU, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC.
Hilti Corporation, Feldkircherstrasse 100,

FL‑9494 Schaan
Paolo Luccini Matthias Gillner

Head of BA Quality and Process Man- Executive Vice President
agement
Business Area Electric Tools & Ac- Business Area Electric
cessories Tools & Accessories
01/2012 01/2012
Index
A Control points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 83
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11
POA 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Correction
Adjusting key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 atmospheric influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 32
Area measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 74 Correction of atmospheric influences . . . . . . . 3, 31
As-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 63
D
with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 64
with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 66 Data points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 18
Atmospheric influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 32 Data types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 88
Determining the axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 78
B Display illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 31
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 6, 20, 22 Distance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 15
inserting and changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20 Dual-axis compensator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 15
POA 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
E
C Electronic bubble level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 31
Carrying handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Entering points
Charger Deleting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
POA 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Editing points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20 Selecting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 18, 83
Checking points with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
in relation to the axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 79 Entering the station position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 27 Entering the target point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 42
Control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11 Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20
95
F P
Fixed point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 83 POA 50
Focussing knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Reflector rod (metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20 POA 51
Function menu Reflector rod (imperial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
en FNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 30 POA 80
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
G POA 82
Guide light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 18, 30 Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
POAW‑4
H Reflector foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Height measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 17 Point in relation to axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 78
Hilti Calibration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 92 Position of the station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
HILTI PROFIS Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 88 Project
Data input (import) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 89 copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 87
Data output (export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 89 create new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 33
Horizontal circle display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 25 creating new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 87
Horizontal layout deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 86
(Horz. Layout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 50 Project information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 34
Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 32
I
PUA 35 tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inclination indicator
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 26 R
Indirect height measurement . . . . . . . . . . 3, 76-77 Reading the circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 25-26
In-the-field calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 89-90 Reflector foil
POAW‑4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
J
Reflector rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Job
POA 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 6, 16
selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 82
POA 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
S
Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Selecting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 33
Laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 18, 31
Selecting measured points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 22
Selecting the station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Laying out
Setting a station “anywhere” . . . . . . . . . 3, 43, 45
Setting up the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23
with coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 54
over a pipe using the laser plummet . . . . . . . 2, 24
Layout points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 83
Showing the active project . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 32
M Switching the appliance on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23
Measure and record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 70 Switching the tool off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23
T
Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 16
Measured point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 84
Telescope positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 13
deleting and displaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
The tool
Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 15
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23
Missing line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 67
Theodolite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 24
O Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 29
Objective lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
96
Total station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tribrach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23
Touch screen V
Alphanumerical keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 22 Vertical alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 73
Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 21 Vertical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 22 Vertical layout en
Numerical keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 21 Vertical layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 57
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 21 with building control lines . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 58
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POS 15/18 total station

It is essential that the operating instructions

Laser exit aperture

Symbol for Laser Class II / Class 2 Serial no.:

Laser class II Laser class 2

Symbol for Laser Class III / Class 3

Laser class II Do not look

Illustration Designation Description

POA 50 reflector rod (metric) The POA 50 (metric) reflector rod

POAW‑4 reflector foil A self-adhesive foil for placing refer-

POW 10 adjusting key For use by appropriately experienced

Hilti PROFIS Layout PC application that allows positions

POA 91 copy protection dongle

POW 90 data cable

POA 81 AC adapter and POA 82 charger

Dimensions and weights

6 Description of the system

6.1.2 Control lines

Horizontal circle / horizontal angle

6.1.4 Telescope positions 4 3

6.1.5 Terms and their description

6.1.6 Abbreviations and their meaning

6.2.2 Dual-axis compensator 5

6.3 Distance measurement

The laser beam is capable of measuring to any stationary target.

6.3.3 Reflector rod

6.4 Height measurement

6.6 Laser pointer 6

6.7 Data points

6.7.1 Selecting points

Selecting points from a plan

Shows the point selected from

Confirm and apply the entry.

Show all points in the display

Selecting points from a list

Select a point by manual entry.

Confirm and apply the entry.

Manual entry of points

Select a point from a list.

Confirm and apply the entry.

7.2 Charging the battery

Charge the battery for approx. 4 hours.

7.3 Inserting and changing the battery 8

7.4 Checking functions

7.5 Control panel

7.5.1 Function buttons

Switch the tool on or off.

Switch the display backlight on

7.5.3 Division of the touch screen

@ Instructions and info for the user

; Battery and laser pointer status indicator

= Time and date indicator and entry line

& Data field designations in (