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Spectra Precision Survey Pro v5.3 User Manual

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If Optical or GNSS is selected, the main map can also function as an interface
to collect measurements. Tap and hold on the main map and choose

Survey

Mode to enable the Measurement interface (see screen example for GNSS).
When in

Survey Mode, you can collect data from the main map by tapping on

one of the available buttons (see table below).

You can also press the Enter key to trigger an observation. By default, the Enter
key will trigger a “Topo” observation. You can change the Enter key to trigger
a point observation by clearing the

Survey Map Use Enter Button for Topo prompt

on the

Job > Settings > Surveying tab.

Shortcut buttons are available to optimize your work. These are defined below:

The main map view includes two additional toolbars:

• The Zoom toolbar

• The Snap-To toolbar

These are described below.

Showing /hiding the two toolbars depends on the current survey mode status.

When the survey mode is inactive:

• The Zoom toolbar is always shown.

• Tap

to show the Snap-To toolbar,

to hide it.

Optical

Function

GNSS

Function

- Mechanical optical instrument: Triggers the
instrument to take a shot in the current mode (fine
or coarse).
- Robotic optical instrument: Similar to GNSS, i.e.
takes the latest tracking mode data and stores a
point.

One-epoch point measurement

- Mechanical optical instrument: Takes a fine
mode observation.
- Robotic optical instrument: Opens up the remote
control screen where you will hit the Take Shot
button to take a fine mode observation.

Multi-epoch point measurement
(static occupation)

Setting target height

Setting antenna height

Station setup

GNSS status