The TPS100 Series were introduced in 1996/97. These Total Stations were the first series supporting an enhanced set of GSI interfacing commands.
This includes the models below from Leica:
- TC403L, TC600, TC800 (Firmware Version 2.13 and higher)
- TC605, TC605L, TC805, TC805L, TC905, TC905L
- T1610
On the TC805L to access the settings in the instrument:
- Hold the Menu button for 2 seconds
- tap "4." for "Rec Data"
- Set the defaults as shown below:
- DATout → RS232 {If its on MEM hit Arrow Right ->}
- Format → 16
- RS232 → MASK1
- Baud → 1200
- Parity → Even
- Endmrk → CR/LF {if its on CR hit Arrow Right ->}
- After filling out all the settings hit ENTR to save the changes
- hit ESC to return to the Measure screen
In SurvCE 2.62 or higher:
- Go into Equip / Total Station
- Set the Manufacturer to "Leica TPS Series (Direct)"
- Set the Model to "TPS 100 Series"
- Tap the Comms tab and set it up for:
- Type: Cable
- Port: Com1
- Baud: 1200 / Data Bits: 7 / Parity: Even
- Tap the "Settings" tab and select your FS Target and BS Target prism options
- Tap the Green Check in the upper right to save your Changes