Pocket 3D: Creating an equipment file for Total Station

Creating an equipment file in Pocket3D for a Topcon total station

Total Station Equipment File

To use Pocket3D with a total station, you must first create an equipment file for the prism and total station instrument.
To create the equipment file, go to Setup > Equipment and hit New...

First, give the equipment file a name.
Next, select Prism in the Sensor type dropdown box.
Now, set your units to your preference.
*NOTE* The units of the equipment file only changes how the information is presented, not how it's imported. 1.50' in US Survey Feet will be shown as 1'-6" in Feet & Inches or 0.457m
Hit Next to continue

Change the Instrument to the type of instrument you are connecting to, i.e. GT, PS, GPT-9000, etc.
Next, set the height of the prism pole. This height is taken from the center of the prism eye to the tip of the prism pole.
*NOTE* This height is just for the prism pole. The instrument height is set when the Station Setup is performed.
Now, set the Prism constant and prism type. These are typically labeled on the prism you are using. For example, a ATP2 360° prism has a P.C. of 7mm.
Finally, set the Connection method you are using to connect to the instrument. This will typically be Bluetooth unless you are using a physical serial cable connection.
Hit Next to continue

The Connect via dropdown has three options:

RC5/Direct to TS (STD mode): Connects via a standard Bluetooth connection
RC5/Direct to TS (Ext. Link): Uses the External Link of the Total Station to make a connection.
RC4 Radio Modem (Ext. Link): Only used if you are using an RC4 radio.

The Use RC checkbox should be turned on if you are using an RC-5/5A to connect to the Total Station.

The Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity should be left at the default settings shown to the right.

Hit Next to continue.