Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 371)

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Total Station (Nikon)
Nikon 310/500 Series
This configuration covers such instruments as the Nikon 520, 521, 522 and 552.
Although the Nikon total stations have their own configuration, they also can be set to Sokkia emulation. If set to
Sokkia emulation, they should be configured as Sokkia Set. In this mode, you can turn on the “2-way” communication
mode. This enables the Nikons to “turn to zero” in stakeout (set out) mode. In this setting, when you stake point 10 and
the angle right to turn is 75 degrees, 15 minutes, the instrument panel will display 75 degrees, 15 minutes, and as you
turn towards the point, the display will count down to zero. So without looking at your data collector, you watch the
screen until you obtain zero degrees — this means you are on target. In a sense, the performance of the Nikon total
stations is enhanced in Sokkia emulation mode.
Nikon 800 Series
The 800 Series configuration will also apply to the older 700 series. To use that product the user must select SET mode
on the instrument and have the connection speed set at 1200 baud then select the Nikon 800.
Trimble TS415
Users who own this instrument can use FAST Survey by selecting the Nikon 800 Series configuration.
Total Station (Pentax)
Pentax PTS3 Series
For Pentax instruments, select the "PTS3" checkbox if you are using a PTS3 series instrument.
PTS3 instruments will first send out the last reading before sending the current reading. For some users, you may wish
to choose to record the 3rd reading for the most accuracy.
Pentax ATS Series
The following information outlines the settings for the Pentax ATS Series instruments.