Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 335)

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5 - Azimuth
6 - Angle Left
7 - Angle Right
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Key in the angle code of choice followed by the [ENTER] key
7
Key in the angular value in the dd.mmss format followed by the [ENTER] key.
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If you selected a vertical prompt under Traverse Defaults, then key in the appropriate value followed by the [
ENTER
] key.
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Key in the slope distance followed by the [ENTER] key.
10
Key in the point description followed by the [ENTER] key.
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Press the [ENTER] key to accept the next available point number or key in a new point number followed by the [
ENTER
] key.
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If you traversed, then you are now occupying the new point and are backsighting the previous point of
occupation. If you sideshot the new point, then you are still at the previous setup and ready to compute the next
point.
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Options at the command prompt when presented with the messages listed in step 5 are as follows:
X - Exit
I - Inverse
S - Sideshot
T - Traverse
Note: in order to establish new occupied and backsight point information, you must use the “I” (Inverse) command
and define the backsight point first and the occupied point second.
Tutorial 2: Performing Math Functions in FAST Survey Input Boxes
Many input boxes in FAST Survey allow the user to calculate math functions "on-the-fly".
To enter rod heights while in a GPS setup screen that is not in your current units (e.g. you’re using a 2 meter pole but
working in U.S. feet), key in the following:
The Rod Height followed by “m” for Meters, “ft” for Feet and “ift” for International Feet followed by the [ENTER] key
will convert the measurement into your current units (e.g. 2m = 6.5617).
To compute the azimuth from one point to another to automatically enter in the azimuth while using the Point by
Direction
option in Point Store, key in the following:
Point ID,Point ID
(e.g. "1,2")
To add or subtract a value from the computed azimuth, key in the following:
Point ID,PointID+Angle
(e.g. "1,2+90")
Or
Point ID,Point ID-Angle
(e.g. "1,2-90")
Tutorial 3: Performing a Compass Rule Adjustment
In the example below, as shown in the next figure, the traverse was performed by occupying point 1 located at the NW
corner of the block. The initial backsight was established by azimuth, measured and stored as point 2 shown NW along
the hanging leg. Angles and distances were measured in a clockwise direction. Point numbers 6 and 1 are at the same
location and point numbers 7 and 2 are at the same location. This method allows for the closing of the angles and the
measurement of all traverse legs.