Spectra Precision Layout Pro Field Software Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 34)

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Performing Stakeout
Note: Unless otherwise specified, all the instructions given in this
section apply to both mechanical and robotic stations. Whenever
found useful, two screenshots are shown side by side, one for
mechanical total stations (on the left), the other for robotic total
stations (on the right). When a single screenshot is shown, that
means there is no significant difference between mechanical and
robotic. In that case, the screenshot is shown for mechanical only.
Stakeout Using an
Entered Plan
1. When everything is set up correctly (see Station Setup on
page 19), tap Points from the Layout menu.
2. From the Layout Pro display, select the point you want to
stake (then shown on the map as a red dot inside a green
circle). The horizontal angle and horizontal distance to
that point from the total station are displayed.
3. Tap Next. Layout Pro calculates and displays the value and
direction of the angle – measured from the last shot – the
instrument should be rotated to be aligned with the stake
point.
4. With a mechanical total station, rotate the instrument in
order to zero this angle. When done, the instrument is in
line with the point to be staked. Get the rod holder on the
same line and tap
Shoot to take a measurement. The angle
value is shown in bold red on the screen, with right/left
direction arrow (see example below left).
With a robotic total station, enable the LockNGo function
and run a target search to lock the instrument onto the
target. The instrument starts updating distances
continuously (the EDM automatically changes to Tracking
mode) and shows map guidance to the point location.