Configure (view pt) – Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual User Manual
Page 101
p99
No. of Readings to Avg (TS & GPS)
: Specifies the number of readings that will be taken and averaged on each
observation. Values between 1 and 9 are accepted for Total Stations and 1-999 for GPS. If the tolerance is
exceeded between readings, a warning screen will appear.
Note:
The Num Dist Readings setting does not apply to Manual Total Station mode. In this mode, you can use
the Calculator to average distances. When prompted for Slope Distance, enter “?” to bring up the calculator.
Choose the Scientific Tab. Follow the tutorial below to average three values:
141.213 Enter
141.211 Enter
141.220 Enter
Now press + on the keyboard twice and with the first +, 141.220 is added to 141.211 to get 282.431, then with
the second + you get 423.6440.
Then enter 3 and type “/”(backslash) for divide. This gives the result: 141.2147.
Choose the Copy button at the bottom of the screen, then Paste at the top.
Enter/Store Icon (TS & RTS/GPS)
: Since the Enter key is a convenient and popular way to take shots in the
Store Points
command, FAST Survey allows you to specify the effects of this key. These different functions of
the Enter key apply not only to Store Points but also to Elevation Difference. The function of the Enter key is set
separately for Total Stations and GPS. The different options are described below. Note: Most users choose Read
then Store.
Store Then Read:
This option similar to the effects of the Read key on the original SDR data collectors. After
a backsight, the first time Enter is used, it will take the shot and display the results. Then when you foresight
the next point, Enter will “Store Last, Read Next”. This procedure is best used with the above Hgt/Desc
Prompt on Save
disabled. If that option is on, then when you turn to the new shot and press Enter, the new
shot doesn’t take right away, but instead, you are prompted for the target height and description of the previous
shot. That could cause some confusion. But with Hgt/Desc Prompt turned off, this method can be very
efficient. You press Enter and take your first shot. You see the results displayed, and can alter descriptions or
target heights or point numbers for that shot. You sight your next foresight, and press Enter and the previous
shot is correctly stored and the next is taken. The information is displayed. You can review and alter it. You
sight your next foresight, press Enter and store the last shot and shoot the next, etc.
Read then Store
: With this option, the Enter key takes the shot and stores the point. This option works very
well with the Hgt/Desc Prompt on Save turned on, in which case Enter key takes the shot, then displays the
results and provides an opportunity for editing as in the Store Point dialog shown above.
Read or Store
: The first Enter key takes the reading and the second Enter key stores the reading.
Configure (View Pt)
These settings control the reporting appearance of the stakeout navigation information. The Method setting allows you
to choose the stakeout information that is most appropriate for your situation and personal preference. The options for
Method
are described in detail below.