Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 372)

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This information was compiled using an ATS-105.
1. Power up the Unit & Level it up.
2. Set the baud rate in the instrument. Hold down the Blue “S” key and press the number 6 key in the upper right. This
will open the Configuration Menu for Baud Settings.
3. Set the baud rate in FAST Survey by selecting the Equip tab, and then select the Comm Setup button. FAST Survey
defaults to 1200 / None / 8 / 1. Match the Baud, Parity, Char Length & Stop Bits with whatever the instrument is
currently set to.
4. Connect the data collector, hold down the Blue "S" key and press the "F5" button. This puts the Total Station into
Remote Mode for use with external data collectors. [RM] blinks in the upper left corner.
NOTE:
FAST Survey has advanced options for setting the Read Method, Number of Readings & use of the instrument
lights. Not all models or firmware support these features. If these options do not work, you might be able to update the
firmware, or manually adjust the settings using the instrument.
Total Station (Sokkia Set)
The following information describes the various options available for the Sokkia Set total stations.
 1-Way vs 2-Way
: The 1-Way option mimics the operation of most total station instruments using FAST
Survey. The 2-Way option has the one big advantage of sending the angle to turn into the instrument during
stakeout, so that looking at the instrument panel, you “turn to zero” to aim at the target point. It is
recommended that Nikon instruments be run in Sokkia Set emulation mode, enabling the 2-Way
communication.