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