The following information describes the various options available for the Geodimeter 600 and Trimble 5600 total stations. It's important to note that firmware 696-03.xx or later is required. To check firmware version, select Menu 5, 4, 1 on the instrument.


Comms

Geodimeter/Trimble default communication settings in SurvCE are 9600,8,None,1. To check these settings on the instrument, do the following:


  1. Select MNU, ENT, 4 (Data com), 1 (Select device), 2 (Serial)
  2. At prompt “Serial ON?”, select ENT
  3. Verify COM=1.8.0.9600 followed by ENT


The software allows you to run the instrument in several modes, depending on the capabilities of the instrument. Selecting a model that says DR informs the software that the instrument is a reflectorless (Direct Reflex) model, and the reflectorless EDM mode will be made available.


Settings/Search (Station)

If the instrument is not robotic or you want to operate it as a standard total station, the Station mode should be used.






Standard: Standard EDM mode.

Fast: Fast Standard EDM mode.

Reflectorless: Reflectorless EDM mode (DR Models).



Settings/Search/Remote (Direct Robotic)

This mode works exactly as the GeoRadio mode except a cable must be used in lieu of the radio.  For this mode,the instrument must be robotic and be operating in the Remote mode with the faceplate removed.




Standard: Standard EDM mode.

Fast: Fast Standard EDM mode.

Reflectorless: Reflectorless EDM mode (DR Models).



Off: Turns off the track lights.

Low: Turns on the track lights on low power.

High: Turns of the track lights on high power.








Settings/Search/Remote (GeoRadio)

This mode works exactly the same as the Direct Robotic mode, except a GeoRadio must be used in lieu of the cable. The instrument must also be robotic and be operating in the Remote mode with the faceplate removed. The only additional settings are for the GeoRadio itself.




Putting the 600 in the “Remote Mode”

  1. Power the 600 on.
  2. Answer the initial questions.
  3. If you have not selected the Radio Channels and Address, do the following:
  4. Press <Menu>.
  5. <1> for Set.
  6. <5> for Radio.
  7. Select Channel (1-8).
  8. Select Station Address (1-99).
  9. Select Radio Address (1-99).
  10. Press <RPU>.
  11. Press <3> for Remote.
  12. Press <1> for OK.
  13. Press <No> for Sector.
  14. Press <No> for Measure Ref Object.
  15. Press any key when prompted.  You do not have to remove the keyboard as prompted unless you are using the Direct Robotic option instead of GeoRadio.  SurvCE will control the total station.