Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 380)

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Set Collection works best with radio linkage (radio alone or radio with RC), but has limited functionality in RC only
mode. Robotic sets use BD-FD/FR-BR observation order. Note, “non-robotic” sets can be done with a robotic total
station. The “Angle Only in Reverse Face” can be toggled on for faster Face 2 readings. “Auto Turn,” available for all
observation orders but Robotic Set, will turn the gun automatically to all known points. An hourglass will appear when
Robotic Sets is selected, during which time FAST Survey initiates constantly streaming data. When in robotic Set
Collection, an option to obtain the Robotic screen (search and joystick features) is available. After all sets are collected,
the user is prompted whether to move to a new setup station, collect still more sets, or review the set data. Close this
dialog and Set Collection is complete for that backsight and foresight.
Topcon APL1
This is an older Topcon robotic total station with excellent tracking.
It’s a larger instrument often used in construction and machine control applications. It communicates only by radio with
the 2ASx type radios. You must set the Com parameters on APL1. You only have to do this once.
1.
Turn the APL1 on.
2.
Press <Menu>.
3.
Press <F1> for Parameters.
4.
Press <F3> for COM.
5.
Press <F3> for Terminate.
6.
Select ETX (ONLY) and press <Ent> to accept.
7.
Select F2 for Transfer Speed.
8.
Select 9600 and press <Ent> to accept.
9.
Select F1 for Bit Format.
10.
Set to BS, S1, and NONE, Press <ENT> to accept.
Putting the APL1 in the “Remote Mode”:
1.
Turn the APL1 on.
2.
Press <Menu>.
3.
Press <F3> for Remote.
4.
Press <F1> for Remote.
The total station is now in the Remote Mode.
Total Station (Topcon GTS)
Most standard Topcon total stations will work configured to Topcon GTS Series. This includes the Topcon
200,300,600,700,2000 and 3000 series instruments, and newer models such as the Topcon 230 (which uses Bluetooth
wireless communication). This driver does support the reflectorless capability of the “thousand” series instruments
(Topcon 2000 and 3000, for example). Typical baud rates for instruments in this group are 1200, E, 7, 1.
Topcon 200 Series
This is another option that can be tried when the GTS Series or other configuration does not communicate. It uses a
different speed and mode of linkage.
Topcon 300/600/700/2000
Similar to the Topcon GTS Series, these drivers offer the reflectorless option. Typical baud rates for instruments such
as the Topcon 303 and Topcon 313, for example, are 1200, E, 7, 1.
Topcon GTS 3/3B Series
This driver supports the older Topcon GTS 3 and GTS 3B standard total stations. Some of the GTS Series Topcon
instruments offer Reflectorless, and in stakeout routines and Store Points (both graphics and text modes), there is a
convenient reflectorless icon at the top of the screen to turn on/off reflectorless and show current status. (See discussion
of Leica TPS above.)
GPS (Ashtech)
The following information describes the various options available for Ashtech GPS.
FAST Survey works with the following high precision, centimeter accurate RTK GPS equipment produced by Ashtech:
Z12/Sensor, ZSurveyor, GG24, Z-Xtreme and Z-Max. FAST Survey also works with the Ashtech Reliance