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Geolock settings – Spectra Precision Survey Pro v4.5 Recon and Nomad Reference Manual User Manual

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Survey Menu

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GeoLock Settings

Survey Remote Control Settings

or Job Settings GeoLock

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The GeoLock Settings screen is used to enable/disable GeoLock and
configure the receiver communication settings.

Enable GeoLock: When checked, enables the GeoLock
feature.
Model: Select Holux from the dropdown list if using a
Holux or other CompactFlash GPS receiver. (The

remaining communication settings will be hidden.)
Select Generic NMEA if communicating with any other

brand GPS receiver that sends NMEA data.
Serial Port: is the serial port on the data collector used

to communicate with the GPS receiver. Select Bluetooth
if communicating with Bluetooth.

Bluetooth… : (Available only when using a Bluetooth

GPS receiver and Bluetooth is selected for the Serial

Port.) accesses the Bluetooth configuration screen that
comes with the Bluetooth driver software where you can

quickly check or change the virtual COM port and favorites. See the
User’s Manual for more information on configuring Bluetooth.
Baud Rate
: is the speed that communication takes place. This must
match the baud rate set in the GPS receiver.
Parity: This must match the parity set in the GPS receiver – usually

None.
Use 3D GeoLock…: When checked, the GPS elevation will also be

used to compute your location and adjust the vertical angle of the
total station accordingly. GPS is generally less precise vertically than

horizontally so unless you are using GeoLock while in very steep

terrain, this item should remain unchecked.