This is in regards to using SurvCE 2.5 with a Sokkia Set 30R series total station. This includes these models: SET230R3, SET330R3, SET530R3, SET230R, SET330R, SET530R, SET630R SET2130R3
FOR CABLE CONNECTION
***On the Sokkia Instrument:***
- Turn on the instrument
- Level the instrument
- On your instrument press ESC to exit to the main menu
- Press F4 (CNFG)
- Press the down arrow to highlight Comms setup and press Enter.
- Verify that the communication parameters match the following:
- Baud rate: 9600bps Data bits: 8bit
- Parity: Not set
- Stop bit: 1bit
- Check sum: No
- Xon/Xoff: Yes
- Press ESC to go back to the Config screen
- Press ESC to go back to the Main menu
- Press F1 (MEAS) to go to the Measure screen
***In SurvCE 2.62 or higher***
- Tap the Equip tab then tap the "Total Station" button
- Set the Manufacturer to "Sokkia"
- Set the Model to "SET 30R/30RK/130R Series"
- Tap the Comms tab and set the Type to "Cable" and the Port to "Com1"
- Set it for Baud: 9600 / Data Bits: 8 / Parity: None / Stop Bits: 1
- 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
FOR BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
***On the Sokkia Instrument:***
- Turn on the instrument
- Level the instrument
- On your instrument press ESC to exit to the main menu
- Press F4 (CNFG)
- Press the down arrow to highlight Comms setup and press Enter.
- If its set to "Wireless: YES" select "Bluetooth setup"
- Verify that the communication parameters match the following:
- Mode: Slave
- Authentication: No
- Check sum: No
- Press ESC to go back to the Config screen
- Press ESC to go back to the Main menu
- Press F1 (MEAS) to go to the Measure screen
***In SurvCE 2.62 or higher***
- Tap the Equip tab then tap the "Total Station" button
- Set the Manufacturer to "Sokkia"
- Set the Model to "SET 30R/30RK/130R Series"
- Tap the Comms tab and set the Type to "Bluetooth"
- Tap the "wrenches" icon next to the BT Type
- tap "Find Receiver" to add your instrument then tap the Select and tap the Green Check
- 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