SURVEYING I N S

Electronic heodolite

SOKKIA C0,LTD.
1-1, TOMIGAYA 1-CHOME,
SHIBUYA IKYO, 151 JAPAN
PHONE 03-3405-5211 'U. 03-3465-5203
TFLEX SURSOK J2851
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MEMO CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS
2. PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. BATTERY MOUNTING AND CHECK/Compensation of
verticalangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
5. KEY FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6. DISPLAY SYMBOLS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.1 Centring and levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.2 Focussing and target sighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8. INDEXING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CIRCLES . . . . 13
9. DT4 ONLY: ANGLE AND OPTICAL DISTANCE
MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9.1 Key operations for angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Zero set: Measure angle between 2 points . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Angle hold: Set horizontal angle t~ a value ........... 15
Horizontal angle selection: Angle repetition mode . . . . . 16
vovertical angle mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display and reticle illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.2 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.3 Optical distance measurement: Stadia survey . . . . . . . . . . 20
10. DT4 WITH EDM: ANGLE AND DISTANCE
MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10.1 EDM combinations and mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10.2 Simultaneous angle and distance measuring procedure 24
10.3 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
12. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS AND CHANGING
PARAMETER OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
APPENDICES:
A. Indexing vertical circle by face left, face right sightings . . . 42
B. Battery selection/External power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
C. Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
D. Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARD EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1. PRECAUTIONS
a) When the DT4 is not used for a long time, check it at least once every
three months.
b) Handle the DT4 with care. Avoid heavy shocks or vibration.
c) If any problems are found with the rotatable portion, screws or optical
parts (e.g. lens), contact our agent.
d) After removing the DT4 from the carrying case, close the case to
exclude dust.
e) Never place the DT4 directly on the ground.
f) Never carry the DT4 on the tripod to another site.
g) Protect the DT4 with an umbrella against strong sunlight and rain.
h) When the operator leaves the DT4, the vinyl cover should be placed
over the instrument.
i) Always switch the power off before removing the internal battery.
j) Always remove the battery from the DT4 before returning it to the
case.
k) Do not wipe the display 0 ,keyboard Q or the carrying case with
any organic solvent.
I) When the DT4 is placed in the carrying case, follow the layout plan.
m) Make sure that the DT4 and the protective lining of the carrying case
are dry before closing the case. (The case is hermetically sealed;
if moisture is trapped inside, damage to the instrument could occur.)
Tribrach clamp
locking screw
IMPORTANT
When the DT4 leaves our factory, the tribrach clamp @ is locked
with a screw. Loosen it and leave it loose.
2. PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT O Handle @ Tubular compass slot MAINTENANCE
@ Instrument height mark QD Battery, BDCPl
a) Wipe off any moisture if the instrument gets wet during operation.
O Internal switch cover @ Sensor index adjustment
(For servicing only) cover b) Always clean the instrument before returning it to its case.
The lens requires special care. Dust it off with the lens brush first,
O Display @ Power switch to remove minute particles. Then, after providing a little condensa-
O Keyboard @ Horizontal clamp tion by breathing on the lens, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth or
lens tissue.
O Lower clamp cover @ Horizontal fine motion
screw
O Lower clamp c) Store the instrument in a dry room where the temperature remains
O Tribrach clamp @ Data output connector fairly constant.
OD External power source
O Base plate d) Check the tripod for loose fitting and loose screws.
connector
(D Circular level adjusting
@ 0 index mark
screw
@ Circular level dif Oo mark
(B Levelling foot screw
@ Plate level

@ Tribrach
@ Plate level adjusting screw

@ Horizontal circle positioning @ Vertical clamp

ring @ Vertical fine motion screw
@ Optical plummet eyepiece @ Telescope eyepiece
@J Optical plummet focussing @ Telescope reticle adjust-
ring ment cover
g) EDM connector Telescope focussing ring
@ Objective lens @ Peep sight
@ Handle securing screw
The specifications and general appearance of the instrument may
be altered at any time and may differ from those appearing in
catalogues and the operator's manual.
Standard Equipment
Main unit ................
Carrying case SE30 .......
Shoulder strap.. ..........
Plumb bob ...............
Adjusting pins . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screwdriver ..............
Tubular compass . . . . . . . . .
Brush ...................
1 Vinyl cover.. .............
1 Sunshade.. ..............
1 Lens cap ................
1 Battery BDC21
2 (including R6P X 4) .......
1 Operator's manual ........
1 DT4 Field guide . . . . . . . . . .
1 e A RS-232C data-output connector is provided for use with a data
3. FEATURES
@ The DT4 can be used not only as a highly-accurate, electronic digital
theodolite, but as an electronic total station when combined with the
REDmini2 or RED2A/L.
@ Both the horizontal and the vertical circles are provided with 0 index
points. The horizontal index value is stored in the short-termmemory,
so that even after power is lost (i.e. battery change or automatic
power cut-off), the previous index position can be recovered when
the instrument is switched on and the circle is indexed again.
@ The tilt angle of the vertical axis is measured by an internal sensor.
The vertical angle can be automatically compensated for this tilt
angle and the compensated angle displayed.
1 @ The DT4 has an internal memory which stores the instrument
1 parameter settings. The parameter functions can be changed by key
1 operation and the new settings are memorized even after power off.
1 @ Any standard "AA" size batteries, rechargeable Ni-Cdor alkaline type
1 (i.e. LR6 or R6P) batteries can be used.
1
collector or external computer.
The DT4 can transmit horizontal and vertical angle data when used
without EDM, and transmit slope distance, horizontal and vertical
angle data when an EDM is being used to measure the distances.
4. BATTERY BDC21: MOUNTING AND CHECK Measuring mode
Battery
Horizontal angle Right/Left/Hold/Repetition
release 1) Ensure that the power switch @ is OFF. Vertical angle 0" at zenith/
cover
Release 0" horizontal on face left/
button 2) Mounting the battery: 0" horizontal +90/
a) Match the battery guide with the hole in vertical angle)
the instrument battery recess. Measuring time Less than 0.5 seconds
b) Press the top of the battery until a click Sensitivity of levels
is heard. Plate level
C) Close the battery release button cover. Circular level
L '$ - - Optical plummet
3) Removing the battery: Image Erect
a) Open the battery release cover. Magnification 3X
b) Press the release button downwards. Minimum focus 0.1 m
c) Remove the battery. Data output Asynchronous serial
RS232C compatible
Self diagnostic function Provided
4) lnstrument and battery check: Power-saving cut-off 30 minutes after last key operation
Turn the D14 power switch @ ON. Display of feet units Available
Operating temperature -20C to 50C (-4F to 122F)
The audio tone sounds and all the display
Power supply
symbols are shown on the display while the
Power source Detachable battery BDC21
instrument performs self-diagnostic
(4.8-6 V)
I checks.

:1 "
*t
4
F:
P When the instrument has successfully
completed the checks, the remaining bat-
Working duration
DT4 only 15 hours at 25C (5 hrs at -20C)
(Alkaline batteries "AA" size X 4)
tery power is displayed as a numeric code

T for three seconds:

Code 0 . . . . . 1.5 hrs (e.g. Alkaline
Instrument height
Size
236 mm (193 mm from tribrach dish)

1 . . . . . 1.5-10 hrs R6P

without handle 143(W) X 165(D) X 286(H) mm
batteries with handle 143(W) X 165(D) X 338(H) mm
2 . . . . . 10-15 hrs at 25C)
Weight DT4 5.2 kg (with battery

.m
g
n
U.
CC
-6 C
1
-,
The display of 3 7 indicates that the
instrument is ready for vertical and horizontal
DT4S 5.3 kg and handle)

circle indexing.
SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARD EQUIPMENT If ;7 dlf d is displayed, this indicates that the
battery voltage is too low for measurement.
Telescope Turn the power switch off and replace the
Length 165 mm dry cell batteries in the battery case as
Aperture 45 mm follows:
Magnification 30X
Resolving power 3" 5) Changing the dry cell batteries:
Image Erect Remove the battery from the DT4.
Field of view 1"30' (26 m/ 1000 m) Push down and slide open the battery case
Minimum focus 0.9 m cover. Install the four new "AA" size batter-
Stadia ratio 1 : 100 ies in the directions indicated inside the
Additive constant 0
Horizontal circle
Type Incremental with zero index
Minimum display 5" (0.001 gon/0.02 Mil)
Vertical circle
TYPe Incremental with zero index
Minimum display 5" (0.001 god0.02 Mil)
Accuracy Standard deviation of mean of
measurements taken in positions I
and I1 (DIN 18723)
Note on automatic vertical angle compensation
Horizontal 5" (0.002 gon10.02 Mil)
Vertical 5" (0.002 gon/O.O2 Mil)
When the -'L mark is shown on the display,
Automatic compensator Selectable on/off
the vertical angle is automatically compen-
TYPe Liquid
sated for small tilt errors.
Minimum display 5" (0.001 gon/0.02 Mil)
The internal tilt sensor has a range of +-3'
Range of compensation +3'
and a resolution of 5".
Display LCD double &digit display on each
face
Instrument parameters : See pages 37-41.
Angle range t1999"50'55"/ -5 c* -
?-
L - 4
t3999.999 gonl Parameter 3 can be used to swltch off and on the automatic vertlcal angle
t19999.98 Mil compensatlon; for example, the automatic cornpensatton should be "

Distance range
(t999.909%)
9999.999 m 1 32808.33 R
g* off I
--,y-**m4/
the display IS unsteady due to vlbratlon or strong wind.
-*-- *-Fee &- 5-5---p&* -& - 7
g
5. KEY FUNCTIONS 6) Electronic field books SDR series
The SDR series can collect and store all
angle and distance values output from the
DT4 data output connector a.
The stored data can be verified and printed
in the field, then transmitted by cable or
The upper functions are accessed by pressing and the required modem to an IBM-compatible office data
key. i.e.: To obtain the % function press +6 .
SDR
processing system for final computation,
printing and plotting.
mSEL e Select the required instrument parameter option. (See page 37)
e Select slope distance, horizontal distance or height difference
for distance measurements.
SDR features:
@ Simple operation with clear menu and
program display prompts.
Wide choice of recording parameters.
+
m
TRK
@
TRK e Select/release tracking mode of REDmini2. ( I?*T~ ) @ Recorded data can not be cleared from
e Transfer to angle and distance measurement mode.
the memory until it has been transmitted
Startlstop distance measurements.
or printed.
@ Additional programs and data can be

m +W )
010

c Selectlrelease vertical angle display.( ,=T;

input to the SDR from an external
e Return to angle measurement mode. computer.
Printer
SDR series Specifications:
m
OSET

m
OSET e Set horizontal angle to zero. ( ET+ )
e Select horizontal angle to right, left or by repetition.
Computer
I
Plotter
Power source: " A A size batteries
(X41
Memory type: CMOS

m
H1
e Holdlrelease horizontal angle. ( !@ + ) Keyboard: 33 keys
e Illuminate display and reticle of telescope. Display: LCD
Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600 bps
ENT e Enter the parameter setting into the memory (See page 37).
Operating
e Selectlrelease shift mode (upper function).
temperature:
Weight:
Note: A single audio tone is output when a key is pressed.
A double audio tone warns of a key misoperation. 7) Interface l F l A for the HP41CV
Using this interface, the DT4 can transmit
angle and distance data to a HP41CV
computer.
Appendix D. Optional accessories The DT4 has two measurement modes and one parameter setting
mode. When it is switched on (and the vertical and horizontal circles
1) Diagonal eyepiece DE17 are indexed by rotating the telescope and upper part respectively),
( @ Solar
The diagonal eyepiece is convenient for
it is automatically in the angle measurement mode.
Fllter MAO4A) near-vertical observations and in places
where space around the instrument is
limited.
measurement
Remove the telescope eyepiece by un-
screwing the mounting ring, and screw in
the diagonal eyepiece.

2) Eyepiece prism EP3

II
The syepiece prism is convenient for steep
observations up to 60"from the horizontal,
<
L@ 1ketting mode 1 I I oarameter I

and has an attached solar filter.

C+ Angle measurement
(Parameter
3) Solar filter EF2 mode
For observations to the sun, and where DT4 accepts:
glare is present.

e Angle and distance

4) Circular compass CP8
measurement mode (REDrnini2 only)
Mount the CP8 on the standards after
DT4 accepts:
removing the carrying handle. Before use,
screw loosen the clamping screw on the under-
side of the compass. After use, re-clamp
:~!~lsili1hl&
the screw.
o Instrument parameter
setting mode
5) Target sets TGI and TG2 * *
DT4 accepts:
The TGI and TG2 targets can be mounted
T G ~ T G ~ on the standard tribrach.
An illumination device (standard acces-
sory) can be attached to the back of the * In parameter setting mode, the key and Ekey
target plate for surveying in low light function as SEL and ENT respectively.
conditions.
The target heights are 233 mm.
6. DISPLAY SYMBOLS Appendix C. Standard accessories
1) Tubular compass CP7 (accuracy t l")
To mount the CP7, slide it into the tubular
compass slot @ .
( V Vertical angle (0' at zenith)
To use, loosen the clamping screw to free
, V Vertical angle (0" horizontal on face left)
the compass needle. Turn the instrument
V Vertical angle (0" horizontal t 9 0 )
in the face left position until the compass
needle bisects the index lines. The tele-
scope is now aligned with magnetic north.
Compensated angle
/ After use, tighten the clamp to fix the
Ox- Vertical angle compass needle and remove it from the
instrument.
Shift gon
2) Plumb bob

Angle or distance
value or error code ' EDM power on

Feet
If the weather is calm, or for initial tripod
centring, the plumb bob can be used for
centring. To use, unwind the plumb bob
cord and attach it to the hook inside the
H m, Horizontal angle right centring screw. Use the cord grip piece to
H *= Horizontal angle left adjust the cord length.
H m,, Horizontal angle repetition
H m Horizontal angle hold
The DT4 instrument can be removed from
A Slope distance the tribrach by rotating the tribrach clamp
anticlockwise and carefully lifting the in-
A
- Horizontal distance Tribrach strument up.
AI Height difference
4 clamp
(The DT4S has a shifting tribrach for quick
centring, and the instrument can not be
removed.)
4) Handle
The carrying handle O can be removed
from the instrument by unscrewing the
handle securing screw @ and sliding the
handle to the side. When replacing the
handle, ensure that the securing screw is
fully tightened.
External power supplies 7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT
7.1 Centring and levelling

Internal 1) Ensure that:

7 battery BDC21 a) The tripod head is approximately level,
and over the surveying point.
b) The tripod shoes are firmly fixed in the
/'-. AC Adaoter

Charger
CDC14 IOOV AC
CDCl4A 120V AC 2) Place the DT4 on the tripod head. Support
CDC14D 220V AC
it with one hand and insert and tighten the

C Cable (6V)
EDC3
(15 hours charger)

6V DC
centring screw with the other.

3) Focus on the surveying point:

BDCI2 1 hour cigarette a) Turn the optical plummet eyepiece @ to
lighter charger

r CDCl3
(12V DC)
focus on the reticle.
b) Turn the optical plummet focussing ring
@ to focus on the surveying point.

(220-240V AC)
Optical plummet 4) Adjust the levelling foot screws @ to

L
(120V AC)
(CDCIZ, IOOV AC)
1 hour quick
charger
screb
Levelling

@ centre the surveying point in the optical

plummet reticle.
Observe the off-centre direction of the
CDCI5 circular eve1 @ bubble.
(100-240V AC)

Car ciaar liahter

cable - -
EDC4
Adjust Optical plummet 5) Shorten the tripod leg nearest the bubble
External battery tripod 5
adapter
EDC14 cable
EDC5
leg
@ direction or extend the leg farthest from
this direction.
Generally, two tripod legs must be adjusted
level
Circular to centre the bubble.
Use the DT4 only with the above battery combinations.
Note: When using the DT4 with an external power source, leave the
BDC21 in place to balance the weight on the axes.
 6) Using the horizontal clamp @, turn the upper Appendix B. Battery selection/External power supplies
part of the instrument until the plate level @
is parallel to a line between levelling screws Battery selection
A and B.
Any good-quality "AA" size batteries may be used in the DT4,
Centre the plate level bubble using levelling
although alkaline batteries normally last longer than the other types.
screws A and B.
However, battery characteristics change with the working
temperature.
A B Note: The bubble moves towards a clockwise- From the graphs it can be seen that for sub-zero temperatures
rotated foot screw.
re-chargeable Ni-Cd batteries will last the longest.
Bubble movement Choose the battery type best suited to the working temperatures.
7) Turn the upper part 90"
The plate level is now perpendicularto a line
between levelling screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using levelling
screw C.
A B

8) Turn the upper part a further 90" and check 4.0 V-! Ni-Cd Manganese (R6P)
C f-7 . .

the bubble position.

If the bubble is off-centre, either perform the

plate level adjustment described on page 29
A B
or carefully adjust levelling screws A and B
in equal and opposite directions to remove
half of the bubble displacement. Again turn
the upper part a further 90" and use levelling
screw C to remove half of the displacement
in this direction.

The bubble should now remain in the same position for any position
of the upper part.

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

APPENDICES The following steps are different for the DT4 and DT4S:
DT4:
Appendix A. Indexing vertical circle by face left, face right 9) Look through the optical plummet eyepiece.
readings. @ Loosen the centring screw slightly.
Carefully slide the instrument over the tripod
Like all theodolites, the DT4 will have a vertical index error. The
vertical index can be determined, and the index error removed, by head until the surveying point is exactly
the following procedure: centred in the reticle.
Re-tighten the centring screw.
1) Carefully level the DT4 and switch the
instrument on. 10) Repeat procedures 6)-9) until the instrument
2) Change the instrument parameter 2 to is correctly levelled and centred over the

FT-7 option F1: (See page 38) i.e. Vertical circle surveying point.

c,. 3 C
indexing by face left. face right readings.
--
The prompt v : is displayed. DT4S:
9) Turn the tribrach shifting clamp anti-
Face 3) In the face left position, accurately sight a clockwise.
left Adjust the instrument position on the tribrach
clear target at a horizontal distance of
about 30 m. to centre the surveying point.
Tighten the shifting clamp to fix the instru-
0 SET
Press D. ment in the centre position.
Note: The DT4S shifting tribrach can be ad-
The prompt v Z is displayed. justed up to t 8 m m without moving the
base plate.
4) On face right, accurately sight the same
Face target. 7.2 Focussing and target sighting
r~ght
OSET

Press VtFT m again. 1) Look through the telescope at a bright,

featureless background and turn the eye-
When the vertical circle has been indexed, piece clockwise, then anti-clockwise until
[G,
the vertical angle is displayed. just before the reticle image goes out of
The horizontal angle should now be focus. Using this procedure, frequent reticle
p indexed. re-focussing is not necessary,since your eye
Note: The vertical and horizontal circles must be re-indexed each is focussed at infinity.
time the DT4 is switched on.
Ensure that the instrument is switched off when moving it to
a new location.
 2) Loosen the vertical and horizontal clamps
and use the peep sight @ to bring the target
into the field of view.
Re-tighten both clamps.
F
1 1 FO: Illumination on/off using the
e
f4

1
c;:;z F
3) Turn the focussing ring @ to focus on the L-
L mkey. f
target. Use the vertical and horizontal fine W

i
motion screws @, @ to sight the target F1: lllumtnatton cut-off 30 seconds "
precisely. The last adjustment of each fine - after presstng the m key.
motion screw should be in a clockwise
direction. (Press 113 to return to angle measurement mode)
Check that there is no parallax between the
target image and the reticle.

Parallax:
This is the relative displacement of the target image with respect
to the reticle when the observer's head is moved slightly before
the eyepiece.
Parallax will introduce reading errors and must be removed before
observations are taken.
Parallax can be removed by re-focussing G ! F3: bright
with the focussing ring.
9 L . - P

/7\ 4) Position of the target in relation to the reticle

a) When observing simultaneous horizontal (Press 113 to return to angle measurement mode)
and vertical angles

l, 1m: l
v

.--
3
,L

- ----
1 FO: Vertical angle displayed at power

F1: On.
010 vertical angle displayed at

m c) When observing vertical angle -. .

.. -
. power on.

\L/ Note: Observe to the same point of the reticle

when the telescope face is changed.
press @
Parameter 1 again
(Press to return to angle measurement mode)

- 41 -
 8. INDEXING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CIRCLES
Turn the DT4 power switch @ ON.

FO: New RED mini2

(set tracking mode from DT4)
/
.. I, -
SE
. . . waiting for vertical circle indexing
. . . waiting for horizontal circle indexing
(If v: is displayed, see page 42)
1) Vertical circle indexing
F1: RED 2A12L
Loosen the vertical clamp @, and transit
the telescope completely.
(Indexing occurs when the objective lens
press l@
<--
(Press m to return to angle measurement mode) .-P P crosses the horizontal plane in face left.)
The audio tone sounds and the vertical
Parameter 8: Distance units angle (V) is displayed.

2) Horizontal circle indexing

Loosen the horizontalclamp @, and rotate
the upper part completely.
(Indexing occurs when the 0 index mark @

(Press &ato return to angle measurement mode) 3 H ,: c U$3-I -,

et -I
0h ,-,"
passes the 0" mark @ on the horizontal
positioning ring.)
The audio tone sounds and the horizontal
angle (H) is displayed.
UU

Angle measurement can now begin.

Y Note: Each time the instrument is switched on, the vertical and
&

'ewer cut-off 30 m~nutesafter last horizontal indices must be redetermined. However, if the
g,.i5 L- i I instrument was only switched off for a short time (less than
p('- -- I
lion. 5 hrs), a display of H 5 E 7. means that the previous horizontal
0" position is recovered when the horizontal circle is indexed
Switch onloff with the DT4 switch. again.
L -

press 6% (Press 8@ll to return to angle measurement mode)

See next page change the horizontal circle indexi

ng the upper part or automatic index
9. DT4 ONLY: ANGLE AND OPTICAL DISTANCE
MEASUREMENT

I-
F0 lndex~ng
FO: Indexing by rotat~ng
rotating the upper pa
part B
C------------------------------J I

Parameter 1: Vertical angle mode:

5im i

FO: Zenith 0" F1: Horizontal O"F.L. F2: Horizontal O a f90" ldexing and zero set at power on

FO: 360 Degrees

9.1 Key operations for angle measurement

9.1.1 a) Set horizontal angle to zero. F1: 400 gon
OSET

Press @f (m) to set the horizontal angle

F2: 6400 Mil

9.1.1 b) Measure the angle between two points using operation a). (Press P11 to return to angle measurement mode)

*\ Sight the first target A.

OSET

Press [G) m to set the horizontal angle FO: 5" (0.001 gon/ 0.02 Mil)
display to zero as in a).

Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion F1: 10" (0.002 gon/ 0.05 Mil)
screw to sight target B.

The displayed horizontal angle is the angle press $3 (Press to return to angle measurement mode)
between points A and B.
See next page
-14- -39-
Changing instrument parameter options 9.1.2 a) Hold the horizontal angle.
bH
Press to hold the displayed
hor~zontalangle.
The hold symbol is displayed.
F0 Zenith O", face left hor~zontalQO",
Nad~r180, face r~ghthor1zontal270"
To release the horizontal angle hold, again

lt m
H4
press ,, .
F1: Face left horizontal O", Zenith 90".
Face right horizontal 180, Nadir 270"
9.1.2 b) Set the horizontal circle to a required value using operation a).
e.g. Set 6000'20" to reference target R.
F2: Face left horizontal Oo,Zenith go",

Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion

screw to turn the theodolite until an angle
press 6
= *_
(Press D to return to angle measurement mode) U c$L#L( C C,
-P

of 6000'20" is shown on the display.

H1
Press iswrl m to hold the horizontal dis-
play, as above.
FO: lndexing by transitting the tele-
scope (See page 13) Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion
screw to turn the theodolite to sight on the
F1: lndexing by face left, face right reference target R.
readings (See page 42)
m to release the display hold.
W4
Press '=FT
(Press to return to angle measurement mode)
Reference target R has now been set to
c n n n 1,n 6000'20".
C# C, C, C, c C,
- - P

FO: Vertical circle compensator on

F1: Vertical circle compensator off

Press L~ (Press to return to angle measurement mode)

See next page -38-

9.1.3 a) Select the horizontal display. 12. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS AND CHANGING
m PARAMETER OPTIONS
- 1 Use the key to select the required
H" C ,-:,-, ,-;,,-
'JCIUUC U
11 horizontal angle display: The instrument parameter settings can be changed by key operation.
C
1 (display symbol m r : horizontal angle right)
To change the settings, select the parameter setting mode by the
following key operation:
L - -, -,
P

.m
~ O J Ut -, t a t n
H C h( " 3 ' 3 U
(display symbol 4. : horizontal angle left)
4 Angle

(display symbol m v r :horizontal angle by

repetition) l
measurement

+a+
setting

",Ode
confirm I
9.1.3 b) Angle repetition mode

*YB
...-- For higher accuracy reading, the angle can
be measured a number of times (up to an

rirT
angle total of t1999"59'55"), and the
m average calculated.

a) Press until horizontal angle by repeti-

tion is selected as in 9.1.3 a) above.
----p-

is displayed. 5 Angle units * Degrees/ gon/ Mil

6 Angle resolution * 5"(1 mgon/0.02 Mil)/
b) Sight target A. 1O"(2 mgon/0.05 Mil)
7 EDM combination * REDmini2/ RED2A/ L
8 Distance units ' Metres/ Feet
c) Press @ & to set the horizontal angle 9 Auto power off On/ off
torero as in 9.1.1 a) on page 14. 10 Illumination auto off " Off/ on
" '.... . / B d) Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion
11
12
Illumination brightness
V. angle display priority
4 levels of brightness
' Vertical/ vertical angle

h screw to sight on target B.

* Parameter settings when the instrument left the factory.
I

1
L
/

i*b;Y
;U" o L ( Y , ,,

--'
1 The angle between A and B is displayed.
IMPORTANT:
U4
e) Press to hold the horizontal angle Each time the instrument parameters are changed, the new settings
i..;! as in 9.1.2 a) on page 15. become the new default parameter settings.
11.5 Optical plummet A f ) Use the LOWER clamp0 and horizontalfine
, , B
a) Carefully level the DT4 and exactly centre motion screwme to sight back on target A.
a surveying point in the reticle of the optical Press m to release the horizontal
plummet. angle display hold.

b) Turn the upper part 180" and check the
position of the surveying point in the reticle.
If the surveying point is still centred, no
adjustment is necessary.
A -...,...,,/' B g) Use the horizontal clamp and fine motion
h screw to sight target B again.
The display shows the sum of the two
1 7 measurementsof the angle between A and

If the surveying point is not still centred in the optical plummet, adjust (Double angle value)
as follows: h) Repeat e)-g) to measure the angle the
Use levell~ng required number of times, then divide the
screws @Remove half of the displacement using the total angle value by the number of times
levelling foot screws. it was measured to find the average angle
@Unscrew the optical plummet reticle cover. value.

1/2
Useretlcle
adjustrng
@ Adjust the four optical plummet reticle To exit from the angle repetition routine, press tJm .
screws adjusting screws with the adjusting pin to
centre the reticle exactly on the surveying 9.1.4 h
. vertical angle
point. 010

C Press rwrJ to change to the h

. vertical

8 ,
For procedure, see "vertical and hori-

@ on the previous page.

r 2 U 3 0 -1: angle display.
The 010 symbol is displayed.

WARNING: Over-tighteningthe adjusting screws may damage the ~ I O O % Maximum displayed value = f999.909%
reticle.
Unequal tightening of the adjusting screws may mean
oO 0%
010 vertical angle = 100 X tan 6
that the reticle will go out of adjustment.
where 0 = 0+90"

@Check the adjustment by rotating the upper

part. The surveying point should remain
centred in the reticle. If necessary, repeat
the adjustment. a Press a
angle display.
again to return to the vertical
9.1.5 Illumination @ While still sighting the target on face right,
rij0j'J , C
+ -I rr -, , I et use the horizontal and vertical fine motion
m Press m to illuminate the display and screws to adjust the displayed horizontal
reticle of the DT4. and vertical angles to the above values.
fn Press B again to switch the illumination @ Look through the telescope. The reticle is

W off. now slightly shifted from the target.

@ Unscrew and remove the telescope reticle
adjustment cover.
@To move the vertical reticle line towards
Note: The selected horizontal angle mode (right or left), 0"position
the target centre, use the adjusting pin to
on the horizontal circle and vertical angle mode are stored
adjust the left and right adjusting screws
in the short-term memory after the power is switched OFF.
as follows:
After about 5 hours, all the options return to their default
lvertlcal rettcle h e 1 To move the reticle to the right (left), first
values.
Example TO move the reticle very slightly loosen the left (right) adjusting
This function can be useful when the battery has to be to the right (left)
screw, then tighten the right (left) adjusting
changed during survey work, or in the case of an auto power
screw by this same amount.
cut-off, as the horizontal angle index and angle options can
the reticle position and repeat the
be restored at power on.
ure until the reticle comes close to
the target centre.
W/
(2 Tighten.) (l
@ To move the horizontal reticle line towards
the target centre, adjust the top and bot-
tom adjusting screws as follows:
Parameter 10: Switch onloff the 30-second illumination cut-off facilit l Horizontal reticle line I To move the reticle down (up), first very
Example: To move the reticle slightly loosen the top (bottom) adjusting
Parameter 12: down (up)
screw, then tighten
- the bottom (top) ad-

+'.:W
@slightly justing screw by this same amount. Checic
loosen. g (2 Tighten.)
.-T
-I-, the reticle position and repeat the proce-
dure until the reticle comes close to the
target centre.
@ Replace the reticle adjustment cover.
@Tighten
by the same l3 (1 Loosen). WARNING:
amount
Over-tightening the adjusting screws may darn-
age the reticle. Unequal tightening of the adjust-
ing screws may mean that the reticle will go out
of adjustment.
 11.4.2 Vertical and horizontal reticle line positions 9.2 Error codes
a) Set up a clear target 100 metres from the If there is any fault in the theodolite function, the error codes shown
DT4. Carefully level the DT4, switch on and in the following table will be displayed.
index the vertical and horizontal circles.

proS-7;J b) Sight the target on face left.

~ 0 3 u n n
,U A I C# I ,
Read the horizontal and vertical angles.

I l?:;',
: v,. rS Uc S -I
H : 9 8 3 ~:3
' cc
L -8
C) NOWsight the tarjet on face right and read
the horizontal and vertical angles.

d) Subtract the horizontal face left angle from

e.g. H = 198"34'10"-18"34'00"
= 18V00'10
the horizontal face right angle.
The difference should be within 180"
+20".

e) Add the vertical face left angle and the

e.g. V = 9V30'10 t 26V30'05
= 36~00'15 vertical face right angle.
The sum should be within 360" 3~20".
If either of the values are greater than 20",
repeat the above procedures.
* If the DT4 is rotated faster than four revolutions per second, the error
If the difference is consistently greater than 20", the theodolite reticle indication C or C :D : is displayed.
should be adjusted using the following procedures:
See page 28 for the error codes for distance measurement
Example: when Note: Ensure that all clamps: vertical, hori- When the error indication E appears with any number other than the ones
Horizontal F.L.1F.R. = 18"34'W1198"34'30" zontal and lower are fully tightened. above, please contact our agent.
iie, error = t30

_ 18"3600"
. - - @ Calculate the mean face right horizontal
Mean + 198"3430 +

H 2
and vertical angles, i.e.
= 198"34'15
horizontal =
(F.L. F.R.) +
+ 90"
Mean 26930'20 - 90"30'10
- + 180" 2
(F.R. - F.L.)
vertical =
2
+ 180"
9.3 Optical distance measurement: Stadia survey b) Turn the telescope vertical fine motion
Stadia lines screw until the target is on the lower part
The telescope reticle is provided with stadia
of the reticle B.
lines (two vertical and two horizontal) which
Check that the target is still positioned
can be used to measure the target distance
centrally within the vertical lines.
and elevation as follows:
Stadia line separation = 1/100 of the focal
m, distance.
If the target is off-centre, the following adjustment should be
performed:
w1-W'
ub'
When the telescope is horizontal:
Read the distance ( 1 )on the staff between
Adjusting screws
@ Unscrew and remove the telescope reticle
adjustment cover @ .
the two stadia lines, and the centre value, h2.
@Very slightly loosen one vertical and one
Horizontal target distance L= 100 x l horizontal adjusting screw by a certain
Target height difference Ah = h, - h2 amount.
@ Place a small piece of plastic or wood
against one side of the top adjusting screw
mount as a buffer.
@ Look through the eyepiece and gently tap

When the telescope is slanted:

Read the distance ( I )on the staff between
@
=. 1 +-et=--
the piece of plastic or wood to rotate the
reticle slightly.
@ Re-tighten the two adjusting screws (loo-
sened in @) by the same amount.

the two stadia lines, the vertical angle, and the WARNING: Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the
centre value, h., reticle.
Unequal tightening of the adjusting screws may mean
Horizontal target distance L = l 0 0 X f X sin*$z
or 100 X & xcos2$v that the reticle will go out of adjustment.
Target height difference Ah = 5 0 x f xsin2$z+hl - h2
A-, or 5 0 x & xsin2$v+h, - h2 ($3 Check the reticle perpendicularity again
using procedures a) and b) above and
repeat the adjustment if necessary.
Replace the reticle adjustment cover.
0After this adjustment, the vertical and
horizontai reticle line positions should be
checked as follows:
 C f) Loosen the horizontal clamp and turn the 10. DT4 WITH EDM: ANGLE AND DISTANCE
upper part through 180". MEASUREMENT
10.1 EDM combinations and mounting
10.1.1 Combinations
/ ! V g$g$g~'-~:I If the displayed vertical angle is not 90" 1) The DT4 can be operated as a total station when combined with
/ H" I
fi>fii?g" f5", repeat procedures b)-f) once more. the REDmini2 or RED 2A/L EDM as follows:

If the display can not be brought to 90" k5" by this method, the REDmini2 =
-3
f

sensor index should be adjusted as follows:

@Leaving the instrument in position f), re-

move the sensor index adjustment cover.
@ Using a suitable flat-head screwdriver,
SB131
adjust the internal dial until the upper
display is 9000'00".
@Check the adjustment by repeating proce-
m
1
Mounting
plate
S827 a a Spacers S599
dures b)-f). Re-adjust if necessary until the
display shows a value within 90" k5" for
any position of the upper part.
Replace the adjustment cover.

11.4 Reticle

Note: The adjustments in this section are very delicate. If you

experience any difficulties, please contact your SOKKIA
agent.
Before this procedure, check the vertical index as in 11.3. BDCl 1A or BDC12

11.4.1 Perpendicularity of the reticle to the horizontal axis
a) Carefully level the DT4.
Select and sight a clear target on the upper
part A of the reticle line.
* When using the telescope mounted REDmini2, use the external battery
BDCllA or BDC12. (The DT4 BDC2l battery should be left in place to
balance the weight on the axes.)
I Use the DT4 only in the combinations shown here.
(When combined with other instruments, or in combinations other than
those shown here, the DT4 may not display the correctly reduced
horizontal distance and height difference, due to EDM mounting
eccentricity.)
10.1.2 Telescope mounted system: (DT4 and REDmini2) 11.3 Index error of the tilt angle sensor

1) The mounting procedure for the REDmini2 telescope-mounted a) Carefully level the DT4, switch on and
system can be found in the REDmini2 operator's manual. index the horizontal and vertical circles.
(Also see combinations diagram on the previous page.) Ensure that parameter 3 is set to option F0
Only use: REDmini2 counterweight SB131 (see page 38). i.e. Automatic vertical com-
Telescope mount SB27 pensation is available.
EDM/DT4 connecting cable DOC15 (0.2 m) The ,If symbol is displayed.
Note: The telescope mount SB27 should be attached to the C
telescope in the face left position. b) Loosen the horizontal clamp and turn the
upper part until the telescope is perpendic-
2) Instructions for the horizontal alignment adjustment between the ular to a line between levelling screws A
DT4 and REDmini2 can be found in the REDmini2 operator's and B.
manual.
0 SET

3) Only use target/prism set APSI 4. Instructionsfor target and prism m

c) Press pFFTto set the horizontal angle
height adjustments can be found in the AP series manual. L to zero.
Use the vertical clamp and fine motion
Note: DT4 Instrument height = 236 mm screw to adjust the telescope to the hori-
DT4 telescope/EDM separation = 88 mm zontal position. i.e. vertical angle (0" at
zenith) reads exactly 9000'00".

d) Loosen the horizontal clamp and turn the

upper part through 180" t 5 ' .

&5", correct half of the deviation with

H" :g33333
--
levell~ngscrew C.
Ie Error .) Correct halt
= -70" = +in',
If the bubble is not still centred, adjust as follows: 10.1.3 Standards yoke mounted system
@ Use leveil~ngscrews @Correct half of the bubble displacement (DT4 and REDmini2 or RED2AlL)
1- using levelling screw C.
1) The mounting procedure for the REDmini2 or RED2AlL stan-
i* 1/2
@C~rrectthe remaining half displacement dards-mounted system can be found in the relevant EDM
@ Use adjusting pln
operator's manual.
with the adjusting pin.

- "+ Centre
Note: Bubble moves away from a clock-
wise rotation of the adjusting screw.
(Also see combinations diagram on page 21 of this manual.)
Only use: Spacers SB99
EDMlDT4 connecting cable DOC16 (0.4 m)
@Repeat the procedures from a) untir the
2) Instructions for the horizontal alignment adjustment between the
bubble remains centred for anv oosition of
DT4 and REDmini2 or RED2AlL can be found in the relevant EDM
the upper part.
operator's manual.

3) Only use target/prism set APS13, APS35 or APS36. Instructions

11.2 Circular level
for target and prism height adjustments can be found in the AP
a) Perform the plate level adjustment as in series manual.
11.7, or carefully level the plate level.
Note: DT4 instrument height = 236 mm
b) Check the position of the circular level DT4 telescope1EDM separation = 194 mm
bubble.
If the bubble is off-centre, adjust as follows:
@ Note the off-centre direction of the bubble.
adjusting @ Loosen the adjusting screw farthest from
this direction to centre the bubble.
@ Adjust all three adjusting screws until the
tension of each screw tightening is the
same, and the bubble is centred.
WARNING: Over-tightening the adjusting screws may damage the
circular level.
Unequal tightening of the screws may mean that the
bubble will go out of adjustment.
10.2 Simultaneous angle and distance measuring procedure
(Preparation for distance measurement)
1) Remove the carrying handle.
Level and centre the DT4 over the survey-
standards ing point, and ensure that it is switched off.
mountlng
Q 2) EDM prism constant and atmospheric
corrections:
REDmini2: REDmini2 instruments (s/n
mount~ng Battety
8001 -) with SF9A keyboard and DOC19
D C 1~ adaptor can change their prism constant and
ppm values. However, earlier REDmini2 in-
struments have a fixed - 30 mm prism
constant correction and 0 ppm values. Refer
to your REDmini2 Operator's manual for
more details.
RED2A/L: Check the RED2A/2L prism con-
stant switch position.
Set the ppm dial. (Refer to the RED2A/L
manual for more details)
3) EDM power supplies:
REDmini2: Telescope mounted: Connect
the external battery BDCIIA or BDC12 to
the DT4 external power source connector @
with the cable EDC3.
Or lA Standards mounted: Mount the BDCI 8
battery in the holder.
RED2A/L: Mount the BDCI 1 battery in the
RED2A/L.
4) Mount the REDmini2 or RED2A/L on the
DT4.
5) Connect the EDM to the DT4 with the
appropriate cable DOC15 or DOC16.
6) Switch on the DT4.
11. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
It is important that the DT4 is periodically checked and adjusted. In
addition, the instrument should be checked after transportation, long
storage or when damage to the instrument is suspected to have
occurred.
11.1 Plate level
The glass tube of the plate level is sensitive to temperature change
or shock. Adjust as follows:
a) Turn the upper part of the instrument until
the plate level is parallel to a line between
levelling foot screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using level-
A B
ling screws A and B.
A B
Note: The bubble moves towards a clock-
((F]@) wise-rotated foot screw.
Bubble movement
b) Turn the upper part 90".
i.e. The plate level is perpendicular to a
line between levelling screws A and B.
Centre the plate level bubble using level-
A B ling screw C.
C
c) Turn the upper part though 180" and check
the bubble position.
If the bubble is still centred, no adjustment
is necessary.
A B
10.4 Error codes

If there is any fault in the EDM function, the error codes shown in
the following table will be displayed.
measure distances in metres.

(Indexing vertical and horizontal circles and target/prism sighting)

fTv!?3 7) Index the vertical circle by tilting the tele-

scope through the horlzontal position In
face left.
lndex the horlzontal circle by rotating the
upper part.

measurement.
Check that instrument
The EDM did not
8) Switch the EDM power ON. The (D symbol
appears on the DT4 display.
Set the EDM measuring units to metres.

9) Align the centre of the telescope reticle

with the centre of the target.
The EDM is not Turn the EDM on. In the standards yoke mounted system,
sight the centre of the prism with the EDM
telescope.
Check that instrument
parameter 7 has been (In the telescope-mounted system, the
set to the correct EDM. REDmini2 should already sight the centre
of the prism.)
Confirm that the reflected signal intensity
is adequate by looking for the asterisk
mark of the REDmini2 or by checking the
signal intensity meter of the RED2A/2L.

If error codes h, dE d , E :G;;', E :;;': , f : : S or 8 :,' are

displayed, see page 19.
When the error indication f appears with any number other than the ones
above, please contact our agent.
(Simultaneous angle and distance measurement) m The key can now be used to recall
the remaining distance options.
Note: Do not press the EDM measure button during this procedure.
Each displayed value is the result calcu-
10) Press $?qj on the DT4 to enter the angle I$g6?; {?SS
V 35:/
lated from the most recent distance
m and distance measurement mode. i measurement.
If tracking measurement mode is required:

IF"-
L
4
- 1 REDmini2: Press lG-7 g . The TRK
symbol appears on the DT4 display.
(Press SHY & to return to measure-
ment mode.)
RED2AJL: Use the measurement mode
switch on the EDM.

11) Use the key on the DT4 to select To return to the angle measurement mode, press PI( and switch
kE!l the required distance mode: the EDM off. (The 0 (and TRK ) symbols disappear from the DT4
display.)
(Vertical angle)
Display symbol : Slope distance

(Horizontal angle)
Display symbol : Horizontal distance

(Vertical angle)
Display symbol : Height difference

12) Press on the DT4 to start the distance

measurement.
m The DT4 display flashes to show that
distance measurement has been started.
The EDM measures the slope distance and
i _L transmits
- it to the DT4. The DT4 reads the

angles and displays the selected distance

(slope, horizontal or height) together with
the appropriate angle.

m 13) Press on the DT4 to stop the distance

measurement.