Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 359)

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Instrument Setup by Manufacturer
Total Station (Geodimeter/Trimble)
The following information describes the various options available for the Geodimeter 600 and Trimble 5600 total
stations. It's important to note that firmware 696-03.xx or later is required. To check firmware version, select Menu 5, 4,
1 on the instrument.
Comms
Geodimeter/Trimble default communication settings in FAST Survey are 9600,8,None,1. To check these settings on the
instrument, do the following:
1. Select MNU, ENT, 4 (Data com), 1 (Select device), 2 (Serial)
2. At prompt “Serial ON?”, select ENT
3. Verify COM=1.8.0.9600 followed by ENT
The software allows you to run the instrument in several modes, depending on the capabilities of the instrument.
Selecting a model that says DR informs the software that the instrument is a reflectorless (Direct Reflex) model, and the
reflectorless EDM mode will be made available.
Settings/Search (Station)
If the instrument is not robotic or you want to operate it as a standard total station, the Station mode should be used.