Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 376)

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before taking a measurement (useful in Set Collection, for example, and in Stakeout). Run Remotely sets the left and
right turning of the gun, referenced from the pole, and not from the instrument. This is distinct from left and right
referencing for stakeout which refers to movement of the rod. Use RC Unit will enable the RMC search option in FAST
Survey.
Total Station (Topcon 800/8000/APL1)
The following information describes the various options available for the Topcon 800/8000 total stations.
FAST Survey supports the Topcon 800 series (800, 802, 800A, 8000, 8200), when running in direct mode
(measurements taken from the instrument, no radio connection to the prism). All 800 series instruments are motorized.
The Topcon 8000 is a reflectorless unit. The Topcon 800A is motorized but not fully robotic. The 800AR is motorized
and robotic. The Topcon 802 refers to a “2-second” version of the 800 series, for example.
To operate either direct or remote, press the Power button to turn the instrument on. After you level, the instrument will
go through a motorized self-test. You obtain a 6-icon menu. To run direct, press F2 for Standard. This puts you in the
measure screen. Note that in Direct mode, the Topcon 800 typically expects 1200, E, 7, 1 for communication, but 9600,
N, 8, 1 in Remote mode. Note that the Topcon 820 and 8200 are a new series of instruments, where Topcon 822
indicates a “2-second” version of the 820 series. Running Direct, the Topcon robotic instruments that have the
reflectorless option offer a handy, one-click reflectorless off-on icon at the top of the screen, as shown above in the
discussion of the Leica TPS series where it also applies.
Direct
The following settings are presented by selecting the Topcon 800/8000 Direct instrument.
 EDM Mode:
Choose between coarse, tracking, fine and reflectorless.
 Turn to point in stakeout
: Turns the instrument to the horizontal angle as computed to the stakeout location
specified.
 Turn to vert. point in stakeout
: Turns the instrument to the vertical angle as computed to the stakeout location
specified. This option is not typically used unless a true elevation is known for the stakeout location specified.
 Use CR/LF
: If set, this must match the settings on the instrument.
 Auto Aim
: This forces the instrument to lock onto the prism before a configured read. This is particularly useful
when turning robotic sets. Auto Aim is not available in reflectorless mode.