Pentax PTS3 Series

For Pentax instruments, select the "PTS3" checkbox if you are using a PTS3 series instrument. 



PTS3 instruments will first send out the last reading before sending the current reading.  For some users, you may wish to choose to record the 3rd reading for the most accuracy.


Pentax ATS Series
The following information outlines the settings for the Pentax ATS Series instruments.

This information was compiled using an ATS-105.

1. Power up the Unit & Level it up.

2. Set the baud rate in the instrument. Hold down the Blue S key and press the number 6 key in the upper right. This will open the Configuration Menu for Baud Settings.

3. Set the baud rate in SurvCE by selecting the Equip tab, and then select the Comm Setup button. SurvCE defaults to 1200 / None / 8 / 1. Match the Baud, Parity, Char Length & Stop Bits with whatever the instrument is currently set to.

4. Connect the data collector, hold down the Blue "S" key and press the "F5" button. This puts the Total Station into Remote Mode for use with external data collectors. [RM] blinks in the upper left corner.

NOTE: SurvCE has advanced options for setting the Read Method, Number of Readings & use of the instrument lights. Not all models or firmware support these features. If these options do not work, you might be able to update the firmware, or manually adjust the settings using the instrument.