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GM-100 Series FAQs

GM-100series-003

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Is there a way to display the "Measure" button? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Press the "FUNC" button to change the page, press until the "Measurement" button is displayed.
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GM-100series-004

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Does the instrument have any way to see at a distance of about 1 meter, but it is out of focus? Also, can it measure at a short distance?
Answer
GM cannot do this because the minimum focusing distance is 1.3m. The DT*40LS has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 m.
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GM-100series-006

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Is it possible to set a Passkey (PIN code) for Bluetooth connection?
Answer
"1111" is fixed.
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GM-100series-007

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Is BM observation possible? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Selecting the Resection and "Z-coordinate" in the instrument setting allows the height of the instrument to be calculated from the observation from the BM point.
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GM-100series-009

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Does the GM-101/105 have a key on the other side?
Answer
It is attached.
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GM-100series-011

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What is the model number of the RS232C cable? (GM-100 series)
Answer
It is DOC210.
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GM-100series-014

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Save the downloaded (extension bin) file to USB, and even if you start up, the version upgrade will not start.
Answer
Insert the USB with the power OFF and start while pressing "Shift" and "Lighting Key".
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GM-100series-015

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What is the procedure for observing Z-coordinates?
Answer
Enter the instrument height and visual height by coordinate measurement and observe it.
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GM-100series-016

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Is it possible to edit the coordinates entered? (GM-100 series)
Answer
It cannot be edited, but the coordinates can be deleted and then recreated with the same point name using the key input.
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GM-100series-017

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How to initialize all data?
Answer
Turn off the Total Station, press and hold [F1], [F3], and [BS] and release your finger when the power is turned on and the “Memory is clear” is displayed.
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GM-100series-018

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Is there a way to cut the Y-axis of the tilt? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Set observation condition angle/tilt tilt angle correction ants (V).
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GM-100series-019

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To delete data, etc. and return to factory defaults.
Answer
For the settings at the time of the factory, press the [F4] key and the [BS] key while the power is turned off, and when the "default setting" is displayed, release the finger from the key. To delete the data, press the [F1] key, [F3] key and [BS] key in the power supply, and release the finger from the key when the "Memory Clear" is displayed.
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GM-100series-020

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Is it possible to store the pin pole prism set in storage? (GM-100 series)
Answer
The pin pole prism set can be stored.
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GM-100series-021

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Is it possible to read observation data? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Only coordinate data can be read.
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GM-100series-023

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When instrument been setup, the Z coordinate of the specified coordinate is displayed as (NULL). Is there a problem? (GM-100 series)
Answer
When reading as a file, it seems that two-dimensional data has been imported. When using Z-coordinate (NULL) data during instrument setup, coordinate observation and piling move in two dimensions.
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GM-100series-024

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The distance is displayed with 4 decimal places, is there a way to change it to 3 decimal places?
Answer
Set the [EDM] measurement mode to something other than Average.
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GM-100series-025

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To delete on -site data, communication cannot be performed by data output. (GM-100 series)
Answer
Change "CNFG" -> "Comms Setup" from Bluetooth to RS232C.
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GM-100series-026

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To delete a job site, what is the method of outputting the site data without connecting to a PC?(GM-100 series)
Answer
To export from the total stations, go to "DATA" → "JOB" → "JOB selection" choose the desired Job file by pressing the navigation button. Please ensure that the cable have been connected to the computer.
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GM-100series-027

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The name 1.31 does not appear in the site details. (GM-100 series)
Answer
"." Dot or "/" slash cannot be entered.
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GM-100series-036

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Coordinate data has been deleted, but the number of records in the field displayed on the site selection screen does not decrease. (GM-100 series)
Answer
Due to the internal file system of the instrument, the total number of records displayed does not decrease even if the data is deleted.
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GM-100series-037

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What is the method for manual input of coordinates?
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Coordinate could be key in by go to "Data" → "Known Data" →"Key in coord".
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GM-100series-038

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The coordinates measured but the elevation is <NULL> displayed. (GM-100 series)
Answer
The elevation of the instrument point coordinates <NULL> is . <NULL> , coordinate measurements do not calculate elevation.
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GM-100series-039

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Is it possible to measure the coordinates? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Possible to do.
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GM-100series-041

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What is the method for setting the scale factor?(GM-100 series)
Answer
The scale factor should be set in "Data" → "JOB" →"Job Detail" insert the scale factor required.
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GM-100series-042

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How can TR-103R leveling table be purchased? (GM-100 series)
Answer
TR-103R is not sold as a product. It will be handled as repair parts.
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GM-100series-043

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The average precision is set to 3 times, but the distance is displayed with 4 decimal places. Is it possible to display 3 digits? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Cannot do it.
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GM-100series-044

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In the settings, observation conditions, and distance, the result display on the average precision is 0.1mm display, even though it is set to "distance display: 1mm". (GM-100 series)
Answer
The average precision result display is 0.1mm display fixed.
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GM-100series-045

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Want to change the display of decimal digits on the distance-measuring screen.
Answer
Switch the distance display to 0.1mm or 1mm.
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GM-100series-046

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After entering a batch of measurement points, is it possible to skip points that cannot (or do not want to) be measured and proceed to the next measurement point?
Answer
When batch input is selected, it is not possible to skip a point, so either redo the observation or proceed to the next point with angular measurements.
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GM-100series-047

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During the surveying work, a version upgrade was announced.
Answer
Keep on working with the message erased.
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GM-100series-048

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Is it possible to switch between 0 degrees zenith and 0 degrees horizontal? (GM-100 series)
Answer
Switching can be selected in "V Mode" under "Setting, Observation Condition, Angle/Tilt".
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GM-100series-049

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If the power is turned off, the route data will disappear. What should I do. (GM-100 series)
Answer
Ensure that the total station using resume work after reconnect to power source configuration by going to "CNFG" → "Instr. Config" →"Power Supply" → change the on in the "Resume".
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GM-100series-052

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What is the procedure for setting an arbitrary angle? (GM-100 series)
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Press [H-SET] on the second page of the OBS mode and select "Angle." Enter the angle you wish to set, then press [OK]
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GM-100series-055

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Is it possible to see the height difference between the instrument and the prism on the standard measurement screen? (GM-100 series)
Answer
In the first page of OBS mode, press [MEAS] to start distance measurement. A short beep sounds, and the measured distance data are displayed. Press [STOP] to quit distance measurement. Each time [SHV] is press, SD, HD, and VD are displayed alternately.
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GM-100series-059

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Please tell me how to enter the offset for the alignment of a route(3PT Curve)?
Answer
In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". Select "3PT Curve" to enter the 3 point calculation menu. Input the all data and St. ofs'BP Point offset).
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GM-100series-060

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Can the battery BDC72 be used in the GM-100 series instead of BDC70?
Answer
It can be used. The charger for BDC72 is CDC77.
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GM-100series-061

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After starting up the GM-100 series, when you close the Tilt screen, "0 Set", "Take F1", and "ZA V1" are displayed.
Answer
When "V manual " is set to "Yes", the display appears "0 Set" screen.
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GM-100series-062

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Is there a curve radius input limit for the GM-100 series of route calculations?
Answer
0 to 9999.999m is in the input range.
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GM-100series-063

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Is there space for a pin-pole prism in the case of the GM-105 or GM-101?
Answer
From the November 2018 shipment, the pin pole prism kit can be stored.
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GM-100series-064

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The GM-100 series has prism mode switching, but the reflective sheet mode does not appear as an option.
Answer
Check "Target selection" in "Settings -Observation Conditions -Target" settings. If the "Sheet" is set, the reflective sheet mode will not be displayed in the options.
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GM-100series-065

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Is there a laser centripetal option in the GM-100 series?
Answer
It is prepared as an option. The product name will be LP-A-Kit for GM/iM.
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GM-100series-066

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There are two GM-100 series, and the horizontal distance item display on the observation screen is "horizontal distance", but one is displayed as "horizontal distance 0". What is the method of matching the settings?
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Ensure both GM100-series using the same EDM mode. Enter the EDM mode by "EDM" → "Mode", There are several mode will be given.
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GM-100series-067

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In the GM-100 series, please tell me how to observe the coordinates of new points while piling.
Answer
Press the [F4] measurement on the stake-out observation screen. After the distance measurement, the front, back, left and right are displayed to the piles, and when you press [F1], the displayed coordinates become new coordinates. Enter the name and press [F4] OK to record. If you do not record, go back with [ESC].
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GM-100series-068

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How many job sites can be registered in the GM-100 series?
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Up to 99 sites can be registered.
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GM-100series-069

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Can the GM-100 area calculations include both slant and flat areas?
Answer
Both can be done. displayed at the same time when calculating the area.
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GM-100series-070

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Is it possible to change a point name in the GM-100 series?
Answer
[TOPO] → [VIEW] → Select the coordinates you want to edit the name from the list, and press [Edit] to edit the name. The numbers cannot be changed. Only visual height, point name, and code can be edited.
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GM-100series-071

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In the GM-100 series, the slope distance is displayed correctly, but the value of the horizontal distance and the height difference is strange, what is the cause?
Answer
The vertical angle is not set correctly because "Tilt crn" is set to YES. Select "Obs condition" in Config mode and select "Angle/Tilt". Set "Tilt crn" to Yes (V) and restart the instrument.
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GM-100series-072

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Can the GM-100 series and ES series silence the beeping sound when connected via Bluetooth?
Answer
The GM-100 series can mute the sound with the volume setting. The ES series does not have a volume setting, so the sound cannot be muted.
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GM-100series-073

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"Resection" measurement inputs 4 digits decimal in the N coordinate, but does not proceed.
Answer
The coordinates must be entered up to 3 digits decimal.
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GM-100series-075

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On the GM-100 series, when the coordinates are read with the read button, the point name is displayed without the Z coordinate displayed. What is the method to check Z-coordinates?
Answer
Focus on the Y coordinate, press the right or left button, and press the down button to display the Z coordinate.
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