Carlson Software Knowledge Base

This is in regards to using a Carlson CRT robot with SurvPC 7.12 or higher.

You can click the link below for a PDF document with screenshots:

Carlson CRT Quick Start Guide

Carlson CRT User Manual

CRT with Onboard Layout

The CRT series instrument requires SurvPC 7.12 or higher

Here is the steps to configure the instrument for the first time:

1. Power on the CRT instrument using the power button on the right side panel
2. After the CRT is fully booted, access the app drawer in Android by pressing the white icon with six dots on the left side of the screen.
3. Launch the TS Connector App.
4. If the TS Connector App says it is connected, press DISCONNECT.
5. Configure the TS Connector app for Protocol: COM, Connect: Long Distance Bluetooth, and Auto-connect:enabled.
6. When the settings are correct, push the “Open Connection” button.
7. Press the android HOME icon on the right to return to the home screen.
8. Run SurvPC 7.12 or higher and in Equip / Total Station set it for:
   1. Manufacturer: Carlson Robotic
   2. Model: CRT
9. Tap the Comms tab and set it for Type: Bluetooth / BT Type: Windows Mobile then tap the "wrenches" symbol and tap "Find Device".
10. Select the "WT41_299xxx" device and tap OK and then tap the Bluetooth plug icon in the top middle to connect to the instrument.
11. Fill out your Settings and Search tabs then tap the Green Check in the top right to save your changes.