Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 365)

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Select F5 for “DEVCE”.
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Select “RS232 Geocom”
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Select F3 for “Edit” and verify the communication settings.
 Baud Rate: 19,200
 Parity: None
 Data Bits: 8
 Stop Bit: 1
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Select F1 for “STORE”.
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Select F1 for “CONT” and verify the following option on the GeoCOM Mode page:
 Use Interface: Yes
 Port: Port 1
 Device: RS232 GeoCOM
 Protocol: RS232 GeoCOM
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Select F1 for “CONT”.
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Verify that the only device active is RS232 GeoCOM and select F1 for “CONT”.
 Prediction Settings:
The Leica 1200 has several prediction modes for when the instrument has lost lock. The
following are the recommended settings while using FAST Survey:
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Select 3 for “Manage”.
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Select 5 for “Configuration Sets”
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Pick New or Edit (Recommend New for First Time)
 New - Input Name, Desc and Creator Initials then F1 Store/Cont
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Select F1 for “CONT” 8 times until the "Automatic Prism Search" screen appears.
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Select the down arrow one time and set "After Prediction Search With:" to "No Search" by tapping the
right arrow key one time.
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Select F1 for “CONT”.
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Select F1 for “CONT” 2 more times until the "Interfaces" screen appears.
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Select the down arrow key to highlight GeoCOM mode and press F5 for “Use”. Make sure no other
mode is set. To toggle off any other mode highlight and press F5 for “Use” to toggle off.
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Select F1 for “CONT” 5 times to save and exit to the Main Menu.
TC1010/1610
For the Leica TC1010/1610 series instruments, it's important that the following settings are true:
 Communications Settings (FAST Survey & Instrument):
9600,7,even,1
 Communication Mode:
Make sure you set the instrument to communicate RS232 mode, not module.
FAST Survey Settings
 Instrument:
Leica TPS Series
 Instrument Series:
TPS 1000/1100
Make sure all of the toggles in the settings dialog are off.
Total Station (Leica Robotic)
This series covers most of the current Leica standard total stations including the TPS 1000, TPS 1100 and TPS 1200
series. For best results, set the instrument to Geocom Online mode. From the Main Menu, go to
Configuration/Communication Mode/GeoCom Online Mode.
Comms
The default communication settings are baud rates 19200, Parity None, Char Length 8, and Stop Bits 1.