Spectra-precision FAST Survey Manuale Utente

Getting Started GuideFAST Survey SoftwareFrom V 3.1.12

English2Installing FAST SurveyThis section describes how to install FAST Survey from the Spectra Precision web site.FAST Survey can be installed on th

English3Choose the installation file (an “exe” file) corresponding to the model of data collector you are using.•Connect the data collector to your of

English4Registering as a FAST Survey UserThe first time you start FAST Survey, you will be prompted to register your license of the software. If you d

English5Creating a New FAST Survey Job1. Turn on the data collector and wait until the boot sequence is complete.2. Make sure the clock is set properl

English6selected or created projection will then be selectable from the combo box.On the Stake tab:– Precision: Choose the number of decimal places (0

English7How FAST Survey Interfaces With a GNSS Receiver Via BluetoothFirst-Time Use Right after you start FAST Survey and create or open your first jo

English8to configure the rover (see Configuring a Rover on page 21). From the Comms tab, you will be able to access the Bluetooth Devices window and s

English9Configuring a BaseThe following Spectra Precision GNSS receivers may be used as a base: ProMark 800, EPOCH 50, ProFlex 800 or ProMark 220.Prer

English10ConfigurationStepsIn FAST Survey, tap on the Equip tab and then on the GPS Base button. A message may appear asking you to confirm your choic

English11Comms TabUse this tab to set the connection between the data collector running FAST Survey and the GNSS receiver you intend to configure as a

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English12Receiver TabUse this tab to set the different operating parameters the GNSS receiver will use as a base. The table below lists the parameters

English13• Send file after config: You may have a number of additionalcommands executed (proprietary commands of the“$PASH” type) when later you tap o

English14These settings are detailed below.Device:The device used may be one of the following:1. An internal or external radio transmitter. Correction

English15The table below gives an overview of the devices available for each GNSS receiver model and tells you which option to choose in the Device fi

English16Network:You need to set the Network field when a GSM modem is used.For each GNSS receiver model, the table below lists the type of connection

English171. Setting the chosen device (tap on next to Device):NOTE: With EPOCH 50 configured to use the data collector modem to send out corrections

English18used on EPOCH 50 side can only be port 2 (COM 2). The port used on data collector side should be defined when setting the chosen device.2. Se

English19The Position field will be automatically completed by the software after you have saved the entry.Here again, you may create several entries

English20Completing theBase ConfigurationPhase• After you’ve been through all the tabs, tap to save all your settings.• FAST Survey then asks you to

English21Configuring a RoverThe following Spectra Precision GNSS receivers may be used as a rover: ProMark 700, ProMark 800, EPOCH 50, ProFlex 800 or

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English22ConfigurationStepsIn FAST Survey, tap on the Equip tab and then on the GPS Rover button. A message may appear asking you to confirm your choi

English23Comms TabUse this tab to set the connection between the data collector running FAST Survey and the GNSS receiver you intend to configure as a

English24Receiver TabUse this tab to set the different operating parameters the GNSS receiver will use as a rover. The table below lists the parameter

English25• Position Rate: 1- or 2-Hz position output rate.• Store Vectors in Raw Data: With this option enabled, FASTSurvey will save the computed vec

English26• Use GPS: Enables/disables the use of the GPSconstellation (enabled by default).• Source Datum: If GPS is used, this is a read-only fieldpro

English27These settings are detailed below.Device:The device used may be one of the following:1. An internal or external radio receiver. Corrections w

English28The table below gives an overview of the devices available for each GNSS receiver model and tells you which option to choose in the Device fi

English29Network:You need to set the Network field when a GSM modem is used.For each GNSS receiver model, the table below lists the type of connection

English301. Setting the chosen device (tap on next to Device):NOTE: With EPOCH 50 configured to use the data collector modem to acquire corrections (

English31The port used on data collector side should be defined when setting the chosen device.2. Setting a rover to receive corrections from an NTRIP

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English32•Through the Base ID drop-down list displayed further down on the screen, select the name of the base you want to work with.If the Base ID li

English33Checking For a “Fixed” Position SolutionAfter the data link has been established, the rover starts acquiring corrections data from the select

English34In NTRIP and Direct IP modes, a Disconnect/Connect button is available on the Quality tab to easily control the network connection. There is

English35Using FAST Survey’s Basic RTK FunctionsUploadingStakeout PointsIn your office, do the following:• Connect the receiver or data collector to y

English36Using GNSS Solutions:• Run GNSS Solutions on your office computer.• Open the project containing the stakeout points you want to transfer to t

English374. Once you have chosen a point, tap . A graphic screen is now displayed to help you head for the point.Yellow helmet givesaccess to Functio

English38When the remaining distance is within the stakeout tolerance (this parameter can be changed in Equip>Tolerances), markers appear in the fo

English39Logging Points 1. Tap on the Survey tab and then on Store Points. The screen now displayed allows you to log all your points.The figure below

English402. If you choose Distance, enter the horizontal and verticalincrement value respectively in the X/Y and Z fields,according to the chosen unit

English41To Spectra Precision Survey Office (SPSO)• Copy the FAST Survey job (crd job) to any folder on yourcomputer.• Run SPSO.•Open the project in w

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English42For your information, this tab shows the name of the projection selected earlier for the project (see File>Job Settings>System). Choosi

English432. Tap Add to define the first reference point. A new window (Local Point) is displayed allowing you to do that. To add a reference point tha

English444. With the point selected in the list, tap on the On/Off button to tell FAST Survey how the point should be used in the localization process

English45Helmert Localization1. With your job open in FAST Survey, tap on the Equip taband then on the Localization button.2. Tap on the GPS tab and s

English46If your data collector is currently connected to the computer via ActiveSync, instructions will also be provided to install the geoid file on

English47from now on, it is used in the localization procedure for the processing of elevations.Deselecting the Currently Used Geoid FileIn FAST Surve

English48Using FAST Survey’s Raw Data Collection Function(Not supported by ProMark 700 and EPOCH 50)Collecting RawData in Static orKinematic ModeColle

English495. Use the Tag New Site button to tag the raw data file with the name of the site (point or line) you are surveying:• Site Name: Enter a four

English506. Tap . A new screen is displayed summarizing all your settings.• Site Duration: Shows the time elapsed since you started the observation o

English51Deleting Raw Data FilesUse FAST Survey to delete raw data files from the receiver internal memory.1. Tap on the Survey tab and then on Log Ra

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English52AppendixUsing an ExternalRadio TransmitterUsing a Supported Radio:• Choose the model of radio used from the Device drop-down list. You may ne

English53Using an External Radio with a ProMark 220Connect the radio to the receiver through a POGO cable (this accessory is available from Spectra Pr

English54Additional Settingsfor External RadiosPacific Crest Radios (ADL, PDL, XDL)License-Free Radios ( ARF7474B EU, ARF7474A NA)Ashtech U-Link Recei

English55The DSNP protocol should be used for the following transmitter-receiver combinations:Saving/RestoringBase and RoverConfigurationsFAST Survey

English56Saving a Configuration• Tap Equip then GPS Base for a base, or GPS Rover for a rover.• Enter all the parameters needed to set the equipment i

English57Known Base PositionUnknown Base PositionUsing abackground Mapin FAST SurveyClick on the link below to read a tutorial on how to use an image

EnglishIndexAActive Sync 2, 35, 41ADVNULLANTENNA 13, 26Ambiguity fixing 25, 55Angle 5Angle Entry and Display 6ATOM 33, 48AUTO 33Auto by interval 39BBa

EnglishRTK tab 13, 26RW5 files 41SSatel 53Save (rover/base configuration) 55SBAS 12, 25, 55Send file after config 13, 25Set Receiver Name 7Set Receive

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Table of ContentsEnglishIntroduction to FAST Survey... 1Installing FAST Survey...

EnglishUsing FAST Survey’s Raw Data Collection Function ...48Collecting Raw Data in Static or Kinematic Mode...

English1Introduction to FAST SurveyFAST Survey is a software program intended for advanced land surveying. FAST Survey can be used with the following