Total Station Interface

Connecting Using the Total Stations Interface

  1. Run the instrument interface choosing Total Stations.

  2. Enter the instruments COM Port or IP address.

    Note...the Total Stations interface can be run in simulation. To do so, simply uncheck the Connect to Total Station check box.

     

The Total Station interface should appear very familiar to SA Laser tracker users because much of the capabilities and functionality was built directly from it.

 

Target Management

Target definitions are managed through the Reflector Icon which opens the Reflectors and Targets database. Details on its operation can be found Here.

However there are several differences to accommodate the need to set the tooling Constant value.

The Total Station interface includes a spot for 4 quick select targets to be defined from the list. To change the current setting simply right-click on one of the quick selects and choose from the visible list.

 

ATR Control

Unlike the Theodolite Manager which had an On/Off switch for each specific target, the Total Stations Interface has a single On/Off control. When ATR is enabled it will be used to center on all reflectors.

Tracking Control

Tracking is used to send updates to SA and monitor the current beam location. Unlike the Theodolite Manager, tracking only needs to be turned off to conserve battery life.

 

Target Search Options

 

Atmospheric Corrections and Weather

The Weather Status Icon is the small traffic light next to the beam status icon. It also allows direct access to the weather settings if you double-left click on it (these can also be accessed through Devices>Weather>Setup).

If there is a problem reading from the selected weather source the weather status icon will turn red.

 

 

Measurement Profiles

 

Stationary Measurement Modes

Stable Point Measurements

Perimeter Scan

 

Camera Operations

Total Stations Interface MP Commands