Spectra Precision Survey Pro CE v3.6 User Manual User Manual

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Getting Started

listed, you should select from the models that are available until you
find one that works.

When set to

Manual Mode

, the data collector will not communicate

with a total station. Instead, when a button is pressed that would
normally trigger the total station to take a shot; a dialog box will open
where you enter the shot data manually from the keypad. When you
are learning the software in an office environment, it is usually
easiest to set the software to manual mode.

Model

: is where you specify the model of the total station that you are

using from a dropdown list. When a particular model is selected, the
default settings for that model are automatically selected. If those
setting are changed manually, you can switch back to the default
settings by tapping the

'HIDXOWV button.

The

,QVWUXPHQW 6HWWLQJV« button accesses the settings that are

specific for the selected total station model. This screen can also
quickly be accessed from anywhere in the program by using the.

Note: The options available after tapping the

,QVWUXPHQW 6HWWLQJV«

button, or the

Ctrl

-W hotkey directly toggle settings that are built into

your particular total station. These settings are explained in your
total station’s documentation and are not explained in the Survey Pro
Manual.

The

6HQG WR ,QVWUXPHQW button is available when certain models are

selected. When this button is available, it should be tapped after
turning the total station on. This will send an initializing string to
the instrument that will make certain robotic functions work more
smoothly.