How to Measure and Record Data

 General description:

 • Measure iCON site/As-Built iCON build is an application that records and displays point and line information obtained using the connected Total Station or GNSS instrument. Points, lines and arcs can be measured, recorded and displayed within the Map screen. Descriptions, codes, and IDs can be assigned to each element.

• All element information can later be exported to office software. All measurements are performed using the Measure bar, which can be configured to display the commands you require. Refer to Measure bar for more information.

 iCON site:  Commands can also be placed in the Favourites key. Refer to Measure bar for more information.

Information Preview for Points: When you measure single points, a preview window pops up showing the values to be stored for the measured point, for example Point ID, coordinates, assigned code and attributes.

↪ By default, the preview window for measured points is disabled. To enable the preview, go to Settings > System from within the Home screen/Admin Panel, select Display and set the option Information preview for points to On.

 Depending on the connected device and the currently used application, more values are given on the right side of the preview window.

↪ The preview window is not available in the Draw/Sketching application

 Example for a point measured with TPS

 • If necessary, you can edit the point values in the preview window before storing the point. (For example, change the point ID or assign a code).

• To store the point and return to map view, tap .

• To return to map view without storing the point, tap .

 Apply point IDs to measurements step by-step

↪  Sample screenshots are taken from iCON site.

↪  If not yet configured, tap and hold the Measure bar and select to display Point ID. Tap to accept.

↪   iCON site
It is possible to add Point ID and other commands to the Favourites menu in the function bar . Tap and hold the specific key while in the Measure bar configuration screen. 

1.  Tap Point ID to edit the ID for the next point.
2. Enter the desired Point ID. When finished, tap to accept.
   ↪ To recall this function automatically for every measured/stored point, tap the Always Prompt checkbox.

How to measure and record points, lines and curves TPS + GNSS

 Given:

• Instrument is connected and set up.

 

 Measuring and recording points

1.  Open the Measure/As-Built app.
   
2.  Sight target and press Start.
   
3.  After measuring, press Store to store the point.

 Measuring and recording lines

1. To create lines between points, tap and hold the Measure bar. Configure to display the Start Line function. Tap to accept.
2.  Press Start Line.
3.  Measure and store points.

 To disable the line function, tap Stop Line in the Measure bar.
 Measuring and recording arcs

1. To create arcs from three points, select Measure Arc from the Tool box.
2.  Measure and store three points.
   ↪ It is also possible to use existing points to create arcs.
   ↪ It is possible to combine the creation of lines and arcs in a single workflow. First start the line, then invoke the Measure Arc tool. When the arc is done, continue the line if desired or stop it. See above. iCON site automatically creates a polyline.
   ↪ In iCON site + iCON build Plus it is possible to join existing lines/polylines and arcs. See also: How to draw/sketch points and lines step-by-step

How to shift measured points 

↪ Sample screenshots are taken from iCON build. It is possible to shift the position of a measured point in all three dimensions.

↪  TPS: Shift applies offsets in relation to the current Total Station orientation.

↪ GNSS: Shift applies offsets in Easting, Northing and Height.

1.  Select Shift from the Toolbox.
2. Enter the shift values as required.
   ↪ If the same shift shall be applied to a series of points, tap  from within the toolbar. The defined shift will be applied to all subsequently measured points until you deactivate the function.
   ↪ To cancel, and reset any shift definitions to zero, tap .
   
   ↪ When you cancel the Shift tool, then the permanent mode gets deactived, too.
3.  Tap to accept and apply the entered shift values.
4.  Tap Store to store the shifted point.
   ↪ Tap the Offset indicator to quickly access the Shift toolbar.
   ↪ The indicator disappears when all possible Shift definitions are set to zero.
   ↪ When you access a different app, then the Shift tool is cancelled automatically and all definitions are reset to zero.

How to measure hidden points optional license TPS:

 Given:

• Instrument is connected and set up with known station and height.

• Distance between prisms on pole is more than 10 cm.

• Pole length is bigger than distance between two prisms.

1. From within the current application, tap  in the Status bar and select Prism Type > Reflectorless.
2.  To configure the hidden point pole, tap Hidden Point.
   
3.  In the configuration screen, set the prism types for both prisms. Enter the pole length.
    Tap  to confirm. 
4. Map screen is displayed. Select the hidden point to be measured.
5.  Follow the on-screen instructions to measure first and second prism on the pole.
    After measuring both prism, the hidden point is calculated. The code "Hidden" is assigned to the point.

 How to measure the centre of trees or columns TPS

 Given:

• Instrument is connected and set up.

• Map handler displays separate Measure and Store keys. Tap and hold Measure bar to configure accordingly.

1. Place prism next to tree or column, at the same distance as the centre, as shown in the illustration before.
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 How to measure sets of angles optional license TPS

 Given:

• Instrument is connected and set up.

↪ Sample screenshots are taken from iCON build.

1. Open the Measure/As-Built app. Map screen is displayed.
2.  Select Sets of Angles from the toolbox.
3. •  To define another method, tap Method.
   • To define the number of sets, tap Sets. Tap  to accept.
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6.  An information message is displayed, allowing you to add more foresight points to the set.
   • To add another foresight point, tap OK.
   • To start the measurement process, tap Define Set.
7.  Working with a manual total station: Turn the instrument to sight the defined points in the desired face and trigger the measurement manually. Follow the instructions on
    this screen.
   Working with a robotic total station: The instrument automatically turns to the defined points and measures them. A progress bar is displayed during the measurement process. 
   ↪  If Prism Type is set to "reflectorless" or "tape", or if Measure Mode is set to "Single Manual", you must fine aim and trigger the measurement manually.
8. As soon as the measurement process is finished, the residuals for each measured point are displayed.
   ↪  Inaccurate measurements cannot be stored. Remove points with inaccurate measurements.
   ↪  If necessary, you can change the prism type and height for each point.
   • Deactivate a checkbox to remove a point with inaccurate measurements.
   • To return to map screen without saving any measurements, tap  .
   • Tap  to store the measurements and return to the map screen.
   
    How to store points automatically 
   ↪ This feature is available when using a Robotic Total Station or GNSS instrument.
   ↪ Sample screenshots are taken from iCON build.

 

1. In Measure/As-Built, select Automatic Logging from the Toolbox.
2.  In the Automatic Logging screen, set Autologging to On. Select the Logging Mode from:
   • 3D Distance
   • Distance and/or Height
   • Time
   • Time over a point
    Define the Interval. Store on demand allows to record measurements anywhere in
    between, if enabled.
   Tap to accept.
3.  Press Start in the Measure bar.
4. As the target position moves, points are automatically stored at the defined time/distance interval. Press Pause to temporarily stop storing points.
5. To turn off automatic logging, set the mode to Off in the Automatic Logging screen.