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SMI Version 8 Guide Information in this reference manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of any vendor. The software described in this reference manual is furnished under various license agreements and may be used or copied only in accordance with the of those agreements. Eagle Point has carefully prepared this program package, including research, development, and testing to ascertain its effectiveness and accuracy. However, no warranty of any kind is made with respect to this program package or its related material, except as may be expressly stated in the licensing agreement or other contractual document. In no event is Eagle Point liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, performance, or use of this program package. The installation program used to install SMI Version 8 software, InstallShield, is licensed software provided by Macrovision Corporation. SMI and Eagle Point logos are uned trademarks of Eagle Point. Allegro products referenced herein are either trademarks and/or service marks or ed trademarks and/or service marks of Juniper Systems, Inc. Geodimeter, Zeiss Elta, Nikon, and Trimble are ed trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited (“Trimble”). Javad, Topcon, HiPer Lite, and Legacy are ed trademarks of Topcon America Corporation (TAC), based in Paramus, NJ, it is the wholly-owned American subsidiary of Topcon Corporation of Japan. All other ed or uned trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Copyright © 2004, by Eagle Point. All rights reserved.

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Getting Started..........................................................................................................9 Overview...................................................................................................................10 Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................... 10 Previous s of Versions 5, 6, or 7 ............................................................................................ 12 Driver/Instrument Changes ............................................................................................................ 13 Other Enhancements ..................................................................................................................... 14 Starting and Exiting SMI................................................................................................................. 30 Running Commands ...................................................................................................................... 30

Pocket SMI Interface ................................................................................................37 Command Bar ................................................................................................................................ 38 Command Tabs.............................................................................................................................. 38 Status Bar....................................................................................................................................... 39

Classic SMI Interface................................................................................................39 Classic SMI Menu Bar.................................................................................................................... 39 File Menu........................................................................................................................................ 40 Geoid Menu.................................................................................................................................... 45 Help Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Data Display Area.....................................................................................................47 Soft Key Menu ..........................................................................................................47 Sidebar Menu Buttons ..............................................................................................48 Command Key Menu ................................................................................................49 Task Bar (Windows CE) ...........................................................................................50 Title Bar (Pocket PC) ................................................................................................50 ing SMI/Eagle Point......................................................................................51

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Installation...............................................................................................................53 Installation Requirements .........................................................................................54 Authorizing SMI ........................................................................................................55 Before You Install SMI ..............................................................................................55 Migrating to SMI Version 8............................................................................................................. 55 Backing Up the Entire Job Listing .................................................................................................. 55 Un-Installing SMI V7.#x.................................................................................................................. 56

Installing SMI Using ActiveSync® .............................................................................57

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Working with Jobs..................................................................................................67 3

Creating a New Job ..................................................................................................68 Transferring a Job Using ActiveSync........................................................................70 Example ......................................................................................................................................... 71

Transferring a Job Using SMI Transfer.....................................................................72 Using an Existing Job ...............................................................................................74 Setting Up the Command Keys ................................................................................75 Adding a Command to the Command Keys Menu ........................................................................ 76

Installing a Geoid File ...............................................................................................78 Turning on the Geoid File Option..............................................................................78 Setting the Meters or Feet Option.............................................................................80

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Data Collection .......................................................................................................81 Instrument ...................................................................................................82 Electronic Total Stations ................................................................................................................ 82 GPS Receivers............................................................................................................................... 83

Create a New Job .....................................................................................................83 Example ......................................................................................................................................... 84

Notes, Elevations, and Raw Data .............................................................................85 Note Sequencing............................................................................................................................ 87 Selecting Your Instrument.............................................................................................................. 88 Connect the Data Collector to Your Instrument ............................................................................. 89

Basic Surveying........................................................................................................90 Inputting Points Manually ............................................................................................................... 90 Copy JOB1 ................................................................................................................................... 108 View Coordinates ......................................................................................................................... 108 Inverse by Coordinates ................................................................................................................ 109

Electronic Data Entry ..............................................................................................110 Transformation .......................................................................................................111 Rotate to the State Plane Direction, Translate to the State Plane Coordinates, and Scale from Feet to Meters .............................................................................................................................. 111

Staking Points.........................................................................................................114 Working with Elevations..........................................................................................118 Store an Assumed Elevation at Point 3 ....................................................................................... 119 Use Benchmark............................................................................................................................ 120 One Optional Procedure for Trigonometric Leveling ................................................................... 121

Predetermined Area ...............................................................................................122 Hinge Method............................................................................................................................... 122 Slide Method ................................................................................................................................ 124

Sunshots.................................................................................................................125 4

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Setting Time within SMI ............................................................................................................... 126 How to Check the Current Time................................................................................................... 127 Determining Astronomic Azimuth................................................................................................. 127 Determining Grid Azimuth ............................................................................................................ 131

Stake to a Point ......................................................................................................134 Example ....................................................................................................................................... 135

Stake to a Line........................................................................................................138 Stake to a Curve Using the Stake Command .........................................................138 Stake to a Curve Using the Stake to a Curve Command........................................139 Stake to Points in the Random Points File..............................................................140 Staking Shortcuts Using Random Points ..................................................................................... 140

Staking by Station (STA) and Offsets .....................................................................142 Line Stakeout ............................................................................................................................... 143 Curve Stakeout ............................................................................................................................ 143

Multiple Sets of Angles to Multiple Points ...............................................................144 Multiple Angle Method 1............................................................................................................... 144 Multiple Angle Method 2............................................................................................................... 145

Shots Routine Using an Instrument ........................................................................146 Storing Elevations at Known North and East Points ...............................................149 Conditions Necessary to Use the STOEL Function..................................................................... 149 Free Station Resection Explanation............................................................................................. 151 Free Station Resection Example ................................................................................................. 152

Trial Run with Data Collection ................................................................................155 Printout of Your Data.................................................................................................................... 171 View Function............................................................................................................................... 172 Raw Data...................................................................................................................................... 172 Make a Backup Copy of Your Job ............................................................................................... 173 Adjusting Angles (Including Side Shots) ...................................................................................... 173 Making a Com Rule Adjustment........................................................................................... 175 Computing Area ........................................................................................................................... 176 Rotating Coordinates ................................................................................................................... 178 Translating Coordinates ............................................................................................................... 181

Separate Distance and Angle .................................................................................184 Storing a Point Behind and to the Left of the Prism..................................................................... 186 Using ZHA to Store Multiple Points at an Offset or at a Distance Forward or Back .................... 187

Azimuth Surveying..................................................................................................189

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Construction .........................................................................................................191 SMI Software Features and Examples ...................................................................192 Creating a Job.............................................................................................................................. 192 5

Traversing the Boundary from Point 1 to Point 7 ......................................................................... 193 Traverse to Point 1 Using the Inversed Distance......................................................................... 196 Find the Area, Perimeter, Square Feet, and Precision ................................................................ 197 Deg a Spiral with 5 as the Main PI ..................................................................................... 199 Entering Horizontal Control .......................................................................................................... 200 Check the New Tangent Lengths from Points 9 and 10 .............................................................. 201 Find the Station of Points 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8............................................................................... 202

Staking....................................................................................................................209 Stake a Point at Station 6+00 ...................................................................................................... 209 Staking Right of Way.................................................................................................................... 210 Staking the Centerline.................................................................................................................. 211 Staking a Point on an Offset and Incrementing ........................................................................... 213

Entering Vertical Control.........................................................................................213 Draw Vertical Control..............................................................................................217 Entering Templates ................................................................................................218 Draw the Template .................................................................................................221 Templates – Uncommon.........................................................................................222 Templates with Curbs .................................................................................................................. 222 Cut Templates without a Fill Slope .............................................................................................. 223 Fill Templates without a Back Slope ............................................................................................ 224 Template with Ditch Bottom Example .......................................................................................... 225 Widening Example ....................................................................................................................... 225 Superelevation Example .............................................................................................................. 227 Interpolation Between Templates ................................................................................................ 229

Copy Templates to Other Side ...............................................................................230 Slope Staking .........................................................................................................231 Cutsheet Files.........................................................................................................237 Automatically Generating Cutsheet Files..................................................................................... 237

Spirals.....................................................................................................................238 Entering a Single Spiral................................................................................................................ 239 Entering a Spiral and an Arc ........................................................................................................ 240 Spiral Program ............................................................................................................................. 240

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Robotic and GPS Functions ................................................................................243 ed Robotic Equipment................................................................................244 Robotic Functions ...................................................................................................244 Auto Shots.................................................................................................................................... 244 Real-time Side Shot ..................................................................................................................... 245 Real-time Stakeout....................................................................................................................... 245 Rezero.......................................................................................................................................... 245

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Instrument Servo Positioning Screen........................................................................................... 245 Robot Servo Menu ....................................................................................................................... 246 Angle Turning............................................................................................................................... 246 Other Robotic Features................................................................................................................ 246

Notes ing SMI with Robotic Total Stations ...............................................246 GPS Functions .......................................................................................................247 GPS Status Screen ...................................................................................................................... 247 GPS Average Shots ..................................................................................................................... 248

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Guide to GPS ........................................................................................................251 How GPS Works.....................................................................................................252 How SMI Makes RTK GPS Easy............................................................................254 State Plane Conversion ..........................................................................................255 Currently ed Projections .................................................................................................. 256

GPS Setup Using an Assumed Coordinate (Geodetic BS).....................................257 GPS Setup Using Two Known Points .....................................................................259 Occupy and Backsight ................................................................................................................. 259 Two-Point Free Station ................................................................................................................ 261

GPS Setup Using One Point and a Reference Angle .............................................264 GPS Setup Using State Plane Coordinates............................................................266 GPS Setup Using a State Plane Benchmark ..........................................................270 Accurate GPS Elevations............................................................................................................. 270

GPS Setup Using a Local Benchmark ....................................................................271 GPS Setup Using Multiple Rovers..........................................................................272 Setup Multiple Rovers (Macro)..................................................................................................... 272 Manual Method ............................................................................................................................ 273

GPS Setup Using an Independent Receiver...........................................................275 SMI Flex GPS WAAS Offset ........................................................................................................ 278 SMI Flex StarFire ITRF2000 Current EPOCH Offset .................................................................. 281

GPS Data Collection...............................................................................................286 Taking Side Shots ........................................................................................................................ 286 Side Shot Offset ........................................................................................................................... 286 Real-time Side Shots ................................................................................................................... 287

GPS Staking ...........................................................................................................288 Simple Point Staking .................................................................................................................... 288 Graphical Point Staking................................................................................................................ 289

Static Post Processing............................................................................................290 Closed Loop Network................................................................................................................... 291 Open Loop Network (Single Base Station) .................................................................................. 292

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Collecting Static Data................................................................................................................... 293 Processing Static Data................................................................................................................. 295

Raw Data Generated by GPS Routines .................................................................309 Position......................................................................................................................................... 309 Average Position .......................................................................................................................... 309 Set Base Position......................................................................................................................... 309 Position Using NMEA LLQ and NMEA PJK................................................................................. 310

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GETTING STARTED In this chapter: Overview..............................................................................10 Manual Conventions ............................................................10 Previous s of Versions 5, 6, or 7 ..................................12 Driver/Instrument Changes..................................................13 Other Enhancements...........................................................14 Starting and Exiting SMI ......................................................30 Running Commands ............................................................30

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Pocket SMI Interface ...........................................................37 Classic SMI Interface...........................................................39 Data Display Area................................................................47 Soft Key Menu .....................................................................47

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Sidebar Menu Buttons .........................................................48 Command Key Menu ...........................................................49 Task Bar (Windows CE) ......................................................50 Title Bar (Pocket PC) ...........................................................50 ing SMI/Eagle Point.................................................51

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Overview

Figure 1-1 Allegro, JETT, Titan & Pocket PC One of the strengths of SMI products has been to help you perform your work with the fewest keystrokes possible. SMI continues to build on this strength with the release of SMI Version 8. This release centers on the bulk of the functionality within the Classic SMI interface environment, which is very similar to the super-efficient RPL interface with which so many of you are already familiar. Additionally, you can easily create your own command shortcuts using the function/command keys on your data collector or by using the Command Favorites menu. Command Favorites is a customizable screen menu that puts your most commonly-used commands only two taps away.

Manual Conventions This manual, as well as other Eagle Point manuals, uses the following typeface conventions: Instance

Format

Module and Manual Names

All Eagle Point products and manuals are italicized and in bold face (i.e., SMI, SMI Version 8, SMI Version 8 Guide).

Section Names

When you are referred to another section in the manual, the section name will be italicized and the page number will be given (i.e., Introduction on page 1).

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Instance

Format

Data to Type in

If you need to type data into a field on the dialog box or on the command line, the information you are to type in shows as:

1234567890 AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHh Prompts from the software and system messages are shown as:

Prompts and Messages

Please select node #12345.

There are two types of notes used to draw your attention to important information in the manual. The following shows each type, with a description of each note. ! This is an FYI note. It will contain helpful hints and information that can increase your productivity or enhance the use of this module. #

This is a warning note. Read these notes very carefully. Information important to successfully using this module will be included in these notes.

This is a flow box. This shows the steps to access the current command. MENU $ COMMAND

Commands that have a tool bar icon are labeled with ICON: followed by a picture of the icon. Dialog boxes have a table below them to describe the different options available on them. A sample is shown below. Option

Icon

Function

Current Menu

This information indicates the menu that is currently being edited. Tap the triangle or press the up and down cursor keys while the current menu is selected to change to a different menu.

New

Tap this button to create a new command menu.

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Throughout this manual numerous references are made to various key types utilized by SMI. Below is a definition for each and the convention used to reference each in the documentation: Key

Function

Soft Keys

These keys are called soft keys because their functions (and labels) change, depending on the menu selected. Soft keys are represented in this manual as white lettering on a black, rectangular background (i.e., soft key executes the SMI Instrument Menu command).

Toggle Keys

A toggle key is a key whose function changes each time you press it. Any soft key in the display that has a square after it is a toggle key (i.e., toggles the storage of raw data on and off).

Hard Keys

Hard key functions are imprinted on each key itself. The functions of these assigned keys are identified by the SMI surveying overlay that came with your SMI program. Hard keys are represented in this manual as black lettering on a gray, rectangular background (i.e., <SPACE> for the Space Bar key).

Primary Keys

Primary functions (or keys) are noted directly above each key on the SMI overlay. Primary keys are represented in this manual as black lettering on a white, rectangular background (i.e., executes the Traverse Shot command).

Special Keys

Some special keys are called out use other conventions (i.e., the Enter key is represented with white lettering and a brown background !. This is also true for the a and c keys).

Previous s of Versions 5, 6, or 7 This section lists and briefly discusses the enhancements of the SMI software since Version 5.

Enhancements from Version 5 to Version 6 The following is a list of new drivers/instruments ed: • • • • • • • 12

(Robotic) Topcon RC-2 driver. (GTS 800 feature) Topcon DL100 Digital Level Topcon 800 I (for connecting directly to the Topcon 802A) Topcon GTS6 driver (same as GTS3) (Robotic) Topcon 800 A instrument ed. Topcon GMT-100 Zeiss Elta C20 and C30

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Zeiss DINI Electronic level Zeiss Elta S20/S10 Zeiss S20 interpreter in robotic cards. (Robotic) Georadio QL Zeiss radios ed (S20Q is the driver name) Leica NA2002 digital level Leica GSI16 MDL LaserAce 300 LaserCraft Rangefinder NMEA GPS GGA driver Trimble Optical Instruments (Robotic) Satel 3Asd and Satel 2Asx radios. PTS-V3 two way instruments.

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(Robotic) G600 driver for the Geodimeter 600. Added several keys to the Custom Instrument Functions menu – <SOUN>. These options allow you to have greater control over what happens when the data collector is in Coarse mode. With and (follow) turned off and set to track mode, a shot can be collected in 3 seconds compared to 12 seconds for a fine mode shot. See Geodimeter in the Instrument Reference section of the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for more information.

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Geodimeter driver GEO4 can now turn to the zenith angle in addition to the horizontal angle when turning to a point.

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(GPS) LLQ (Allen Osborne Associates) now works more like other GPS drivers with a live update function and GPS raw data.

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(GPS) Improved raw data for Javad, LLQ, and GGA drivers.

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(GPS) Javad and GGA drivers now allow quality of 0 for Base.

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Geodimeter 600 now follows the prism after taking Coarse mode shots.

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(Robotic) Topcon APL1-A now guarantees a new measurement on each shot. APL1A and 800 driver code separated.

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(Robotic) The Leica TCA1 driver now uses the same method of setting zero as the TCA2 driver.

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(Robotic) Added AIM in Coarse mode of CINST for Geodimeter 600 (G600).

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(Robotic) Leica TCA driver now leaves Lock mode on after performing a search.

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(Robotic) The Topcon APL and 800 drivers now sets the baud rate to 9600 when the driver is selected and not each time a instrument function is used. If the baud rate is changed manually

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after the driver is selected, it will stay changed until a driver is selected again. To change the baud rate to 4800, turn on ALPHA mode, type in 4800, and press !. •

(Robotic) Shots in the reverse face are now ed in the G600 driver for the Geodimeter 600. The 600 cannot search while flopped, so the scope must be pointed at the prism when trying to get a flopped distance.

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(Robotic) The Topcon 800 (800) custom instrument menu now has the <SENS> key to adjust the sensitivity of the Topcon 800.

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Geodimeter 600 driver (G600) now does a compensator calibration every time the soft key is pressed.

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(Robotic) Added toggle key in the instruments menu to allow Turbo 48’s to control nonZeiss instruments at non-Turbo baud rates. Note that a baud rate of 1200 cannot be cut in half so a 1200 baud driver will run at 2400 baud on a Turbo 48 regardless of the setting of HALF. The Zeiss S20 and S20R drivers turn the HALF flag off so they always run at 19200 in a Turbo 48.

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Meters mode now ed on the Zeiss S20. Turn it on using <MODE> / <METR>.

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Added key to the Zeiss menu. It shows how level the instrument is.

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Improved note prompting for Level Notes.

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(GPS) Added REF3 button to second page of GPS menu. Using REF3 to add a third reference point creates a sloped plane model of the Geoid. If the Geiod entered in the GPS Options menu is not zero, the sloped plane model is not used.

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Multiple line comments in the raw data file now use CRLF instead of just LF.

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(GPS) Added button to menu.

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(GPS) Benchmark ( ) now uses a special GPS routine when a GPS driver is selected. The difference in the elevation of the point and the measured position is applied to future points.

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Removed the submenus from the menu browser.

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(Robotic) Instrument Positioning menu (c ) now works faster and more like other menus. key now starts the live update instead of being a toggle key. Any key stops the live update. The a key must be pressed before using the arrow keys to move the instrument, just like other menus. The menu does not need to be exited to start new menu.

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Variables local to a job (such as scale) are now stored in a job variable structure that is stored on the card and cached in internal memory. SMI Version 8 Guide

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(Titan) Added more visible commands for F-key menus.

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(Robotic) If the distance entered for Real-time Sideshots (a SIDS ) is negative then you are prompted for storing the side shot when the distance from the last point is reached. This gives time to get the prism level before storing the shot.

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The ZHA comment record generated by the SDA command now stores the angle right instead of the azimuth.

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(GPS) Added routines for State plane to Lat/Long conversion.

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Cleaned up Screen Plot (<SPLOT>), Note Search ( ), and Transformation ( ) in the Random Points menu. Also cleaned up Angle Adjustments ( ) and the instrument driver’s installer.

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The <TIME> key in the Sunshots menu no longer accepts invalid.

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Note Table menu now has and keys instead of the USE key. Pressing ! is the same tapping <Use>.

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Added key to last page of menu. sends the points specified in the random points file. It uses the same protocol and flags as the KERMIT menu in the <JOBS> menu. Can be used instead of the <SEND> button in the KERMIT menu.

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The key in the Sunshots menu no longer accepts invalid dates.

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Robotic instruments now search for prism after flopping.

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The data collector now prompts for an HI after a traverse if elevations are on and the HI is not 0. The prompt is not made until another key that uses the HI (such as <SIDS>) is pressed. The prompt is not made if the HI is entered before taking the next shot. This helps to make sure that a new HI is entered for every setup. Using the key works just as it has in the past.

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Assigned the new <SRVO> menu to the a 8 key. It is useful for controlling Servo-driven instruments. The menu keys are: – Clear modes of the instrument / – Select Coarse or Fine mode. - Toggle the stake light. - Enter an azimuth or two points and the instrument will turn to that direction. - Enter a bearing and the instrument will turn to that direction. - Toggle whether the instrument turns to the foresight.

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(Robotic) In MBS, Trig, and Benchmark, the software guarantees that the instrument is in the correct face. If it is not it flops, the gun.

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Added new option to Curve Stakeout (CURVE in STAKE or STA in Curve Menu). On the second page of the menu there is now a toggle key to choose between distance and offset from the Tangent ( ) and from the Chord ( ). This is useful for some types of construction layout.

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Replaced the AZ/BRG/_RT/COOR key in the <STAKE> menu with (Next Point). If no point is on the stack, it searches the random points file for the closest point to the last shot and gives the go/come distance. If the point is on the stack, it gives the go/come distance to that point from the last shot. If two points are on the stack, it searches the range of points for closest and gives the go/come distance.

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Added to the Sunshot menu for getting time, circle to sun, and results with one key press. The <SHOW> key was moved to the end of the second menu.

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Added Time Stamp toggle key to the menu. When turned on, a time stamp is put in the raw data file every time a shot is taken.

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Visible Rectangular to Polar (R->P) & Polar To Rectangular (P->R)

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2PFS (Resection) now puts calculated precision in raw data file.

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CVC Chain tangents can now be extended by any amount using the <XTND> key on the second page of the submenu of . The default value is 100. The HCCL must be recompiled before <XTND> has an effect.

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<SHOTS> now gets the zenith angle before taking a shot to determine if the instrument is flopped. In Manual mode, you are prompted for the direct or reverse.

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<SHOTS> now allows reverse shots at any time.

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<SHOTS> now allows a new point to be added to the point list at any time. If the next point is 0, you are prompted for the point number.

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Azimuth to Bearing ( ) now displays bearing instead of putting it on the stack. Also displays azimuth, angle right, and deflection angle.

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MAN3 added to (Instruments). MAN3 prompts for coordinates instead of SD, ZA, HA.

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/ toggle added to the 2nd page of the Instrument Direction menu. The POLE option makes Left/Right directions from the perspective of the rodman.

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Enhancements from Version 6 to Version 7 The following is a list of driver or instrument changes: •

(GPS) Added NCTG driver to the SMI Flex GPS system StarFire QuickStart function. Allows for sub-inch autonomous mode GPS for up to 20 minutes, after 20 minutes accuracy will always remain at 4" (decimeter) or better!

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Javad/Topcon GPS driver now uses a native Instrument Functions window.

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(GPS) NCT Instrument Functions menu now has buttons to turn the internal radio off (<+RAD>) and on (<-RAD>).

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(GPS) SMI Flex GPS internal radios are turned off when external radios are selected and on when internal radios are selected to extend the battery life of base and rover. With internal radios off, battery life should be 10 – 11 hours.

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(Robotic) Topcon 800 driver changes: Optical Communications mode can now re-zero, take reverse face shots and do auto shots. It ignores the arrow keys for turning the instrument and turning to a point commands because that stops the communications. Added option in the Topcon Instrument Functions menu ( ) to toggle between using the distance mode on the instrument or having the data collector set it each time. This can make taking shots faster.

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(GPS) SMI Flex GPS now has the ability to send and receive CMR corrections. This provides compatibility with other brands of receivers. The CMR mode is prompted for if using external radios when BASE and ROVER are pressed.

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Added Topcon GPT driver for reflectorless use. GPT, GMT1 and 800 cable drivers can use the / toggle in the <SRVO> and menus.

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(GPS) The SMI Flex GPS default baud rate is now 19200. In addition, baud rates as high as 115,200 baud are now ed on the Allegro CE and CX devices.

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(GPS) SMI Flex GPS Instrument Functions menu now has a soft key to see and change the current Network ID. The setting allows multiple bases to work in the same radio area without causing interference.

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(Robotic) Updated Geodimeter 600 and Trimble 5600 drivers for firmware newer than 1999. Instruments with older firmware may need to be updated.

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Made new Leica TC600 driver. 2400 baud Even parity, uses Distance mode on instrument.

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(Robotic) Topcon 800 optical communications driver changed so that instrument goes into standby mode when PAUSE key is pressed. 17

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(DCE) Trimble 3600 driver now s the 600 CU faceplate. Same driver as the Geodimeter G420 driver.

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(Robotic) Topcon 800 driver improved to optical communications. This replaces the old 800, 800I, and RC2 drivers. Uses the new 800 driver when connected directly to the instrument instead of the GMT1 or GTS4 drivers. When the 800 driver is selected, it prompts with the appropriate connection options.

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Removed Leica REFL driver and OLDTC because TC, TCM, and TCA drivers now the reflectorless toggle key in the <SRVO> and menus.

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Added toggle key in the Leica TC, TCM, and TCA Instrument Functions menu (a ). Toggles between having the data collector set the Distance mode each time a distance is taken and using the current distance on the instrument.

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(GPS) Ashtech RTK GPS drivers ed.

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(GPS) Javad/Topcon now has soft key in the Instrument Functions (a ) menu to turn off the receiver.

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Nikon – NKN driver now s / and / toggles in the Instrument menu.

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(GPS) Released the new Leica GPS driver.

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(GPS) NavCom driver (NCT) now shows number of satellites tracked and used.

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(GPS) Leica GPS 500 driver {Leica} added to the menu.

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(GPS) NavCom NCT2000 driver {NCT} added to the menu.

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(Robotic) Geodimeter 600 (G600) improved to prevent old distances from being used. This added some time to Coarse mode shots. Every time you switch to Coarse mode, the Distance mode must be entered using the soft key in the menu. Taking the time to do this reduces the time every coarse shot takes. Current shot times are: Fine = 12 seconds; Coarse STD Distance mode with AIM & Follow off = 6 seconds; Coarse Track Distance mode with AIM & Follow off = 4 seconds.

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Added menu to the list of instrument drivers for selection of Trimble instruments. Drivers listed in the menu are: TTS – For the original Trimble instruments – same as the Lietz driver. 3300 – Same as the Zeiss Elta R50 driver 3600 – Same as the Zeiss ELTA C driver 5600 – Same as the Geodimeter 600 driver (Robotic only)

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(Robotic) Both the Satel 3ASd and Satel 2ASx radios used by Topcon instruments are now ed. New soft keys and have replaced CHAN in the Topcon Custom Instrument menu.

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Added Topcon DL100 Digital Level driver.

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for installation directly from Compact Flash cards

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Added commands “GPS Receiver Logging”, “Start GPS Log On Receiver” and “Stop GPS Log On Receiver” NavCom RTK and RTG

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Added “GPS Static” command key menu.

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Added HMS+, HMS-, +, -, *, /, and SQRT commands to the Trig Command Group.

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Added "Math Operators" and "Trig" Command Key menus.

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(GADOT) The GF (Grid Factor) routine for Georgia state plane zones now assumes meters when in Meter mode. It also prompts for points to use to calculate the grid and gives an option for storing the grid factor as the current scale factor.

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(GADOT) There is a new command to change the Georgia Next Available Chain - CHNNO. The command is “Georgia Next Available Chain” in the Survey Settings Command Group.

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(GPS) Added check to make sure the base routine has been run before allowing a coordinate conversion.

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Graphical Stakeout now displays Cut/Fill correctly for Landscape mode devices.

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(GPS) The key no longer reinitializes the base point until after the first prompt. This prevents accidental tapping of and losing the base point.

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New product created: SMI Allegro Windows PC Desktop. This product is available to all SMI s for a minimal fee.

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(GPS) Added key on the second page of the menu. Prompts for Lat/Long/Height of base instead of getting it from the receiver. Using is a way to set up without having to use the key when the base receiver is already transmitting corrections. Should be used with Local coordinate systems. Assumes you will also key in the correct occupied point and backsight angle using and .

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(GPS) Added <SBASE> key on the second page of the menu. Prompts for base point number. Using <SBASE> is a way to get set up without having to use the key when the base receiver is already transmitting corrections. Should be used with State Plane coordinate systems.

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Resetting the program via FILE > RESET CLASSIC SMI no longer sets the variables and flags back to their default settings. To clear variables and flags, use FILE > CLEAR CLASSIC SMI. ! When prompted to recover memory, always tap .

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Command line can now be active when using F-Keys.

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Added for the DPSTATUS command.

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(CVC) When a ditch distance of zero is keyed in the template editor, it is automatically changed to 0.0001 to prevent a divide by zero error.

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(GPS) When in GPS mode, north/south and east/west directions are shown in addition to go/come, left/right, and clock direction while staking.

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Added / to the menu and removed because it is assigned to the keyboard.

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More functions made visible for use on F-Keys.

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(GPS) Local Inverse method now allows you to occupy a known point with the base. Tap to key in the point number. Tap to key in a known backsight, occupy the back point with the rover, and tap to orient the horizontal angles.

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(GPS) Benchmark ( ) now ed in both the Local Inverse method and SPCS.

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(GPS) GPS manual entry option (<MAN5>) added to GPS instruments menu. Shot routines prompt for latitude, longitude, and altitude.

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(GPS) Angle only routines now work with Local GPS systems.

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(GPS) Changed routine. If in SPCS mode, you must key in a known SPCS point the base is occupying. If in Local mode, you can key in a known local point and later key in a back point, or key in 0 and later perform a 2PFS.

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<SDA> improved so that the elevation of the first shot is not changed unless the second zenith angle shot is greater than 1 foot different than the first zenith angle. If the second zenith angle is different by more than 1 foot, the elevation is calculated using the second zenith angle and the horizontal distance of the first shot plus any horizontal distance adjustment entered.

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(CVC) Added ability to draw the template as modified by the routine. If there is a bench that is active when is pressed, you are asked whether to draw the template or bench. that when taking shots when there is a bench, shots inside the shoulder will use the template and shots outside the shoulder will use the bench.

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Added FT2IN function. Key in decimal feet and get feet and inches to the nearest 16th on the stack. Feet, inches, numerator, and denominator on the stack in that order.

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The 12345 flags in the status area have been replaced with ORZNIM representing Overwrite mode, Raw data, Elevations, Notes, Instrument mode, and Meters mode respectively.

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(GPS) Graphical stakeout now takes height of rod into .

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added for Geoid99 files.

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On the Allegro CE and CX we added F6-F10 key assignments (use the prior to pressing the function key). Now all 6 soft keys can be mapped in addition to 4 other commands. F11 is mapped to About Classic SMI, F12 is mapped to Show Title Bar. ! Don’t run SMI with the title bar on because it hides the function key mappings.

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SMI Transfer is now available from within Classic SMI on all devices (allows for ActiveSync Job Transfer (USB, COM), email of Job from field (using cell modem), and IR transfer of job in field between devices). IR Transfer requires utility supplied on the SMI Installation CD (License fee applies).

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4000+ geographic coordinates systems (including NAD 27, HPGN, ITRF, and UTM). The Installation Wizard allows you to select a smaller list of coordinate systems so as to save room on the device and make the selection of a geographic coordinates system simpler. for complete coordinate system conversion using all the listed systems.

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Bluetooth on most devices (officially ed on the IPAQ and Allegro data collectors).

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for Geoid 96, 99, 03, and all other USGS World Geoids.

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A new Geoid toggle command was added to the menu. The existing Geoid Departure command is now hidden if Use Geoid is on.

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Javad Set Radio Channel, Port, and Sensitivity commands are now available in the Setup command group.

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Static GPS Logging for SMI Flex GPS system now available in the GPS command group (you can also access this function by pressing .

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Javad and Topcon GPS Sky View is now ed. This includes for the GLONASS satellite positions.

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The SMI Flex GPS Sky View has been enhanced to show the active WAAS satellite location, all satellites in sky, those in view, those being used for the current solution, an elevation (in your working units) and other helpful GPS information. 21

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The horizontal error for the SMI Flex GPS system is now correctly calculated when in RTK Quality 5.

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SMI Flex GPS now s both RTCM and CMR formats for base and rover systems in addition to the proprietary NCT format.

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New Instrument Functions for SMI Flex GPS (Reset Receiver, Reset Ports, Network ID, Radio On, Radio Off, GGA On, GGA Off). The GGA on/off for the SMI Flex GPS system allows it to be used with other NMEA type devices.

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300 new favorites, function key commands and macros. This includes every HP Calculator command needed by surveyors and engineers.

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SMI Flex GPS Multiple Rover set has been simplified by using the new BI macro feature (11 key strokes down to 4).

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Direct driver for StarFire's QuickStart Feature (autonomous sub-inch ). Accuracy drifts out to a maximum of 4" over about an hour.

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Total Station Scale factor now correctly calculated by GPS Base command.

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SMI Flex GPS now has RTK GPS under tree capability (5 L1 Signals must still be present).

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SMI Flex GPS (SF Models) can now run for 20 minutes with complete loss of RTK Corrections while still maintaining 2.5 cm or better accuracies.

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SMI Flex GPS automatically adjusts the satellite masking angle to obtain maximum accuracy and usability. A simplified/general overview of how it works is: Standard RTK 7d, long range RTK varies from 7d up to 15d, RTG (Backup of RTK and standard RTG) 5d.

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SMI Flex GPS now s 115,200 baud instrument communications and up to 25 Hz positioning. Use StarUtil.exe Ports to configure the control port (com 2) to 115200 and use the Force Baud Rate setting in Classic SMI File > Settings. ! Rates faster than 5 Hz require an upgrade code from Eagle Point for 10 Hz or 25 Hz. These higher rates are useful in very dynamic environments (i.e., airplanes and vehicles). Set the navigation rate that you want to use using the StarUtil.exe > Rover command.

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A toggle was added to Classic SMI File > Settings to allow the SMI Flex GPS control whether RTG Backup of RTK is considered Quality 5.

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! The HERR is now reported correctly, so this value may be a better control to use for actual positional accuracy determination. •

SMI Flex GPS now s the Pacific Crest 35 Watt base and PDL rover system for increased range (requires an Allegro CX or Ipaq). These Pacific Crest PDL radios are also compatible with Topcon and Trimble's PDL radios and Trimble's TrimMark Radios when the SMI Flex GPS system is configured for RTCM or CMR.

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SMI Flex GPS now s the use of 6 db Gain antennas with use of the new SSR Repeater radios for up to 2+ miles unlicensed range SSR Range.

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SMI Flex GPS now s the Raven CDMA cell modems for RTK Communications. These cell modems can also be used in the field for remote synchronization and internet connection on the Allegro CE and CX devices.

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New windows interface for Classic SMI.

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Function key mappings are now touch active (Allegro and Titan devices).

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On screen buttons (i.e., NeXT , Graphical Stakeout , FAVorites , Soft keys 1-6, etc.) have larger intelligent touch areas making it easy to use the touch screen, even with gloves on.

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for color screens (numerous areas are now color coordinated) ALT (Left) and CTRL (Right) shift key indicators are now Red and Brown. F6-F10 function key mappings are blue to coordinate with the required blue shift key on the Allegro devices. Graphical Stakeout and Satellite View make full use of colors for easier identification.

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A new Note Sequencing program (could already be done with Eagle Point’s desktop Data Collection program). Allows for automatic changes to the default note.

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Did away with the COGO only version of the SMI program (base program is Data Collection (DC)). COGO can still be purchased in the version 7 variety for numerous devices, including the PC. A PC version of SMI Version 8 can be purchased for as little as $50 (instrument communication is disabled).

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Added the ability to run with both the internal and external radio systems to be used simultaneously (numerous advantages, light-weight rover local, use of SF units with RT units, etc.). The ability to turn on/off the internal radio at the base after it's configured is found in the Menu.

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New SMI logo, desktop icons, and Windows desktop backgrounds.

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Graphical Stakeout has improved icons with transparency.

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Version 8 does not run on the HP 48 platform. However, you can still buy version 7.1n cards for the HP 48. SMI at (800) 678-6565 or (563) 556-8392.

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The soft keys are now lightly numbered for quicker identification (helps in identifying function keys which are mapped to the soft keys, and for /training).

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Windows desktop versions have had all the field enhancements plus the ability to capture the classic screen (click in the upper left quadrant of the classic screen). The SMI logo displays, indicating that the image has been sent to the Windows Clipboard. ! Alt + Print Screen captures the entire application window.

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Major Improvements to the documentation: Buttons are now searchable. Hundreds of additional commands have been documented. Documentation no longer references older HP 48 platform keystrokes. Only two manuals ( Guide and Reference Manual).

Enhancements within Version 8.0 Enhancements from Version 8.0h: •

New Jett·ce Operating System: Two Technologies has updated the Jett·ce operating system to version 4.20.087. All Jett·ce units manufactured after May 26, 2005 are equipped with the operating system version 4.20.087. The Jett·ce operating system version 4.20.087 includes the following updates: 1. Fix for the hidden taskbar lockup at boot up. 2. Fix for the Bluetooth lockup from the device being suspended and restarted repeatedly. 3. Added "Sticky Key" functionality for Blue key. 4. Added the Transcriber program (handwriting recognition). If you have purchased a Jett·ce data collector prior to May 26, Eagle Point will be sending you an operating system upgrade. Eagle Point will follow up to assist you in the updating process of your data collector(s) or answer any questions you may have. Even though the process of updating s has already begun, it may be 30 before you receive your update.

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The Jett·ce data collector now produces audible cues when performing operations or errors occur.

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The Select Coordinate System dialog will now only display the coordinate system groups that are installed. The Installation will not install files for coordinate systems outside of North America unless the World option is chosen.

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The 2-corner, 3-corner and Point on Grade commands have been added to the Construction card. These commands will be available for the Construction, Construction with Robotic and DOT cards.

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Solid Earth Tide (SET) corrections will now be applied to a SMI Flex Starfire Base as well as a Starfire Rover.

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Added a new Quickstart command (QUIK) to the instrument function menu for the Starfire receivers. Running this command will not change any base parameters.

Fixed Issues from Version 8.0h: •

The Settings command will immediately apply the changes for the Com port and baud rate. You will no long need to exit the software and restart for the changes to take place.

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Bluetooth communication lock up errors caused by being out of range or Bluetooth being unavailable have been corrected.

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In Command Favorites and Command Keys modifications will now get saved to the specified menu.

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In Command Favorites and Command Keys the Delete command will now permanently delete the specified menu from the list.

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Graphical Stakeout will now start shot requests for the Topcon Total Station instrument when the command opens.

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Speed improvements have been made for the Javad instrument driver. This reduces the time required to obtain a position for many commands.

Enhancements from Version 8.0g: •

We have doubled the number of points that can be stored in a single storage file. If your device has sufficient room, you can change the storage file size to 4 MB. To do this go to File > Settings > Size of Storage File. This larger storage file size allows for storage of over 46,000 points depending on the SMI toggles like Elevation, Notes, and Raw. You will need to reset your device for this change to take effect.

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The maximum number of commands available in each "Command Favorites" menu has been increased to 50.

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We added 15 additional commands to the default Command Favorites Calculator menu.

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On the SMI Jett·ce, the Random Points (RPTS) key will automatically set the ALPHA mode toggle on. This allows for quicker access to the Backspace function, which requires the ALPHA key to be active on the Jett·ce data collector.

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With either the NCT or NCTG driver active the new NMEA command is available under INFN (Instrument Functions Menu). This new function allows the SMI Flex GPS system to be used with NMEA compliant software programs. For example: ESRI's Arad and DeLorme mapping products. The current baud rate will remain unchanged (typically 19200) and will need to be verified in the NMEA software. Note: To return the SMI Flex GPS receiver to native mode for operation with the SMI software you will need to run the PORTS command also in INFN prior to selecting the ROVER command.

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The following NMEA messages will be made available to the NMEA compliant software: GGA On Change (from once a second to 25 times a second), GSA every 3 seconds, GSV every 2 seconds, RMC every 5 seconds, VTG every 4 seconds,

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Added the ability for the SMI Flex system to work as an RTK Rover with so called VRS networks (Virtual Reference Stations). These network RTK systems typically require a position from the rover prior to generating RTK corrections for the Rover. Select the new the GGA command in INFN to start outputting the NMEA GGA message to the radio/cell modem (data port) every 30 seconds.

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The INFN PORTS command will stop all NMEA messages when selected.

Fixed Issues from Version 8.0g: •

The internal clock of SMI will synchronize its self with the data collectors BIOS clock when the device is woke up from suspend mode and when SMI starts. This resolves many time stamp related issues and allows for multiple sun shots to be performed in an 8-hour day possibly without exiting or resetting your clock.

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The on screen Geoid on/off toggle now displays its correct state after performing an install or running the Clear command.

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When performing NAD-27 to NAD-83 coordinate transformations you will no longer need to install the Alaska files.

Enhancements from Version 8.0f: •

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The new Jett·ce Desktop Emulator product was added to the SMI Product line. This product can be installed by selecting "Install SMI Version 8 to PC". The Desktop Emulators contain a majority of the features found in the real field products, allowing you to perform survey calculation in the

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office without having the actual data collector. These emulators are also a good training tool allowing multiple s to familiarize themselves with the product prior to be required to use the system in the field. •

Leica GPS receivers are now configured to use CMR corrections. This allows compatibility with SMI Flex GPS receivers using CMR corrections

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A new Leica GPS instrument function softkey of PDLCH was added, this allows SMI to set the Leica Pacific Crest PDL radio channel

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A new keyin of LCAPDLCH was added for the new Leica Change Channel command

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The Leica Change PDL Channel command was added to the GPS menu group

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Leica GPS receivers Graphical Stakeout will now update the position 5 times per second

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Two new macros were added to switch from GPS Rover to Total Station and back both found in GPS Command Group: Switch from GPS to TS & Switch from TS to GPS

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The SMI Flex GPS Start/Stop button now function properly in the GPS Static Logging Dialog

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The SMI Flex LOG softkey in the GPS NeXT menu now starts the GPS Static Logging Dialog

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The SMI Flex ITRF displacement vectors are now applied to the new Solid Earth Tide (SET) RTG navigation modes

Fixed Issues from Version 8.0f: •

SMI Jett·ce +/- key now runs the correct change sign function in all cases

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Graphical Stakeout cut/fill will now display in the current unit when in State Plane

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GPS diagnostics now displays the NavCom firmware version installed on the connected NavCom receiver.

Fixed Issues from Version 8.0e: •

The problem where pressing the ESC key within GPS multiple times unloaded the SMI product has been fixed.

Enhancements from Version 8.0d •

SMI has developed a new data collector aimed to satisfy SMI s wanting to our new windows platform but desire a lower cost solution to the Allegro data collector. Key features of the SMI Jett·ce include: Custom Keyboard / Overlay which closely resembles the HP 48 layout, 27

10 Custom Command Keys, Color QVGA Touch Screen, 10 Hour Runtime, Optional Bluetooth Communications, 64 MB Ram and 64 MB Built-in Storage,

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for the new NavCom 3.0.4 firmware. Version 8 will continue to 2.23.x and previously ed firmware.

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All SMI Flex StarFire GPS Systems now have RTK Extend™ - Combines the capabilities of the StarFire global decimeter positioning system with RTK to overcome the problem of communication dropouts. The RTK Extend feature overcomes this problem by continuously computing both RTK and StarFire solutions. During periods of successful RTK operation, the system keeps the back-up StarFire solution locked to the RTK solution until needed. If the receiver loses communication with the base station, it continues to output and position with RTK accuracy using the StarFire solution for up to 20 minutes. Once the communication link is restored, the system automatically switches back to the RTK solution.

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All SMI Flex GPS Systems now have SureNav™ - Intelligently evaluates all combinations of single or dual frequency, 2D or 3D, type of corrections available including DGPS, WAAS/EGNOS, StarFire and RTK to select which of the 16 different operating modes will optimize performance. SureNav constantly evaluates navigation mode selection and smoothly transitions between navigation modes as appropriate. This decreases outage time in marginal signal conditions by combining single frequency and dual frequency measurements.

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SMI Flex GPS StarFire systems now use Solid Earth Tide corrections - The RTG positions are now adjusted for the effects of solid earth tides real-time. The system now models the effects of solid earth tides and automatically corrects the positions output by the receiver to remove the effects of solid earth tides on elevations.

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SMI Flex GPS has Improved RTK Performance - Ability to process multi-hertz CMR corrections at the rover. Corrected compatibility issues when broadcasting CMR & RTCM corrections for use with other manufacturer’s receivers. Improved ambiguity resolution at longer ranges.

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SMI Flex now has Improved Satellite acquisition - More reliable satellite acquisition in poor signal conditions.

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SMI Flex Backpack modes have Internal data logging enhancements - If active, internal data logging will automatically resume following a power fail, or when the operator powers the unit off and on.

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We changed SMI Flex Base Station RTCM RTK Corrections Messages to 18/19 rather then 20/21 to allow for a larger list of manufacturers to be capable of receiving corrections from an SMI Flex Base.

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NCT and NCTG Drivers automatically detect Starfire receivers and don't prompt for internal radios. SMI Version 8 Guide

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More values are saved to RAM allowing the receivers to power up in the exact same state they were when powered off.

Fixed Issues from Version 8.0d: •

GEO 600 and Trimble 5600 Graphical Stakeout will now acquire first shot.

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GEO 600 and Trimble 5600 Graphical Stakeout shot update have been updated to 1 second vs. 10 seconds.

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When in a Local Coordinate System, long-range East/West distances in Graphical Stakeout were off by the SMI Earth Curvature Correction. This has been resolved.

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The slow communication issue after the device goes to sleep especially noticeable with Bluetooth has been resolved. This affected all instrument drivers causing slower operation of the device.

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An issue that caused SMI Transfer to timeout with DOT Versions has been resolved.

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FSPT from the staking menu and FSPT from the Construction menu were being swapped when used as custom command keys. These command are now referred to as FSPTC for Construction and FSPT for standard staking.

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Numerous other Custom Command Keys display names were updated to avoid confusion with similarly named commands, See Reference Manual for a complete revised listing of commands and key-ins.

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Juniper Systems has updated the Allegro CX Operating System to version 1.04. All Allegro CXs repaired and manufactured after December 21, 2004 are equipped with the operating system version 1.04. The Allegro CX Operating System Version 1.04 includes the following updates: 1. 2.

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Improves IrDA connectivity and speed has been dramatically improved through higher voltage. Memory Leak: The memory leak only occurred on monochrome units. The problem occurred during the process when the Allegro periodically checks the status of the display heater. In previous versions of the operating system every time this process ran, a small amount of RAM memory was used. After prolonged use, the RAM memory becomes depleted; this phenomenon is known as a memory leak. Implements Microsoft QFE 040409_KB838793 regarding Microsoft ActiveSync file synchronization. File Synchronization using ActiveSync: Microsoft ActiveSync on CE .NET 4.2 was corrected so that desktop files that were previously synchronized with the handheld were not erroneously deleted from the desktop PC during the next synchronization with the handheld.

For more information see Upgrading the Allegro CX Operating System

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Starting and Exiting SMI Tap the SMI icon in the lower right corner of the display to start Classic SMI. Another way to start SMI is to select Start > Programs > Classic SMI or Start > Programs > Pocket SMI. Both interfaces are available, regardless of which one you pick. To switch to Classic SMI from Pocket SMI, tap the data collector icon in the upper left-hand corner of the Pocket SMI screen. To switch to Pocket SMI from Classic SMI, tap the data collector icon in the lower right-hand corner of the Classic SMI screen. You can also assign the “Switch Interfaces” command to a command button, command favorite, or the command bar. To exit the program from the Pocket SMI interface, tap the Exit button on the Job tab. To exit from the Classic SMI interface, select File > Exit. Both interfaces are closed when either one is closed.

Running Commands Most commands can be run using several different methods. This section describes each of these methods.

Data Collector Overlay It is important to note that the functions printed on the overlay on the Allegro, JETT, and Titan data collectors refer to the SMI program. This means that if you are in a program other than SMI, you need to switch to SMI to use these functions.

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Figure 1-2 Allegro Overlay

JETT Overlay

Titan Overlay

! Important Documentation Note: As you can see in the above figures, the a and c keys are opposite on the Titan. Because the Allegro and JETT collectors are the current and primary data collectors for SMI, in the remainder of this manual, if you are using a Titan you must consider the a and c buttons to be opposite. For example, if the manual says to press a <SPACE> for INFN, you actually have to press c <SPACE> (SP) button on the Titan. For the following Overlay Explanation, however, the keys are correct for both the Allegro and Titan data collectors.

Overlay Explanation Name, Key, or Label

Allegro Key

JETT Key

Titan Key

Description

Back Light Toggle

F3

F1 & F2

F3

Activates back light

Contrast Down

F4

N/A (color only)

F4

Adjusts contrast down

Contrast Up

F5

N/A (color only)

F5

Adjusts contrast up

∠LT

a7

N/A

c7

Angle left

∠RT

c7

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a7

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Name, Key, or Label

Allegro Key

JETT Key

Titan Key

Description

SRVO

a8

T

c8

Servo menu

CLR (AKA PAUSE)

c8

R

a8

Clear instrument

TOPT

a9

aG

c9

Turn to point

SRCH

c9

cG

a9

Search

INFN

a Esc

aJ

c SP

Custom Instrument menu

POS

c Esc

cJ

a SP

Instrument Positioning menu

NOTE

a4

aK

c4

Key in note

NW

c4

c4

a4

NW bearing to azimuth

INST

a5

c6

c5

Instrument toggle

RSIDS

c5

cM

a5

Real-time side shots

CDIR

a6

N/A

c6

Com direction

HAZA

c6

cK

a6

Turn to horizontal and zenith angle

FLOP

a BkSp

aH

c BKSP

Flop instrument

LGT

c BkSp

cH

a BKSP

Guidance light toggle

FINE

a1

a1

c1

Toggle Fine/Coarse Mode

ATB

c1

c5

a1

Azimuth to bearing

RAW

a2

a2

c2

Toggle Raw Data on/off

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Name, Key, or Label

Allegro Key

JETT Key

Titan Key

Description

SE

c2

c2

a2

SE bearing to azimuth

EL

a3

a3

c3

Toggle Elevations on/off

SW

c3

c1

a3

SW bearing to azimuth

FAP

a!

a!

c!

First available point

NEXTNO

c!

c!

a!

Key in next number

RE-0

a0

a0

c0

Turn to backsight and zero again

ZERO

c0

c0

a0

Zero instrument

TURN

Arrows on the large navigation button

Either the: a R, S, T, and O or R, S, T, and O.

Turn instrument or move cursor

Pocket PC:

+/-

a.

Y

ESC

Change sign

RTN

c.

c.

a.

Return (allows text to continue on the next line)

START

Start

c0

N/A

Windows START Button

PREVIOUS

< TAB

aL

N/A

Return to the previous soft key menu

NeXT

TAB >

L

N/A

Advance to the next soft key menu

Left Shift

a (Red)

a (Purple)

c (Red)

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Name, Key, or Label

Allegro Key

JETT Key

Titan Key

Description functions

JOB

A

I

A

Jobs menu

CHG

B

W

B

Change menu

VIEW

C

V

C

View menu

Right Shift

c (Brown)

c (Teal)

a (Brown)

Perform SHIFT RIGHT functions

BKPT

D

cU

E

Key in back point

OCCUPY

E

cQ

F

Key in occupied point

SETUP

F

J

G

Setup menu

BMRK

G

aV

H

Benchmark

2PFS

H

cZ

I

Two-Point Free Station

CONST

I

Q

J

Construction menu

SIDS

J

M

K

Side shot

TRAV

K

P

L

Traverse

SDA

L

aY

M

Separate distance and angle

SHOTS

M

cT

N

Shots menu

TRIG

N

c8

O

Trig leveling

STAKE

O

S

P

Stake menu

STO PT

P

K

Q

Store coordinates

CURVE

Q

aU

R

Curves menu

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Name, Key, or Label

Allegro Key

JETT Key

Titan Key

Description

X

R

U

S

Intersections menus

RPTS

S

N

T

Random points

MORE

T

O

U

More menu

PT-PT

U

X

V

Point to point traverse

PRINT

V

N/A

D

Print menu

DELETE

W

DEL

W

Delete menu

CUSTOM

X

N/A

X

Custom menu

MENU

Y

a Esc

Y

Command Keys Menu

GPS

Z

Z

Z

GPS menu

GSTK

_

N/A

N/A

Graphical Stakeout

ALPHA

Ins

ALPHA

SELECT

a SPACEBAR

cI

N/A

Select Command Favorites menu

FAV

SPACEBAR

aI

N/A

Command Favorites

SWITCH

c SPACEBAR

N/A

N/A

Switch Interface

ON/OFF

On/Off

On/Off

F1 / F1

Toggles the Device on and off

(up arrow)

Toggle Alpha Mode

Command Favorites Command Favorites allows you to select from a list of commands. There are several predefined menus (lists of commands) you can use to create menus of your favorite commands. The Command Favorites dialog box is displayed by pressing the Spacebar key at the bottom of the Allegro, pressing and releasing the Alt key then pressing the I key on the JETT, or by pressing the SP key on the Titan. 35

The button in the Setup tab of the Pocket SMI interface window also starts the Command Favorites dialog box. Asg the Command Favorites command to a command key or command bar button allows you to run it from there as well. Tap the command in the list of commands that you want to run. If you prefer not to use the touch screen, use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button and press ! to run the selected command.

Figure 1-3 Command Favorites Dialog Box

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Pocket SMI Interface

Figure 1-4 Vertical and Horizontal Pocket Screen Captures If you have not used SMI software on the HP 48, you may want to start with the Pocket SMI interface until you feel more comfortable with the very efficient Classic SMI interface. The Pocket SMI interface offers the easy-to-learn organization of tabs and large buttons. There is more room on the buttons to show the function name instead of the five-letter abbreviation required for the Classic SMI keyboard overlay and soft keys. Nearly all the commands started from the Pocket SMI interface actually run in the Classic SMI window. Getting to any function is as easy as two taps – one to select the tab for the general category of function and another tap to select the button to start the function. You may also customize commands using the Pocket SMI command bar. See Command Bar on page 38 for more information. The Pocket SMI touch screen is divided into three different areas: •

Command Bar

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Command Tabs

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Status Bar

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Command Bar At the top of the Pocket SMI interface is a row of ten buttons called the command bar.

Figure 1-5 Command Bar ICON: The first button is a data collector icon (above) that, when tapped, switches to the Classic SMI interface. ICON: The buttons labeled 1 through 8 can be assigned to any command. To change the command assignments on the 1-8 buttons, tap on the Select a Command Bar Menu icon (above). It opens the Select Command Bar Menu window. Tap on the command bar menu you want to use and it is immediately assigned to the command bar. A disadvantage of this SMI interface is that you cannot see what command is assigned to each button unless you tap the Select Command Bar Menu icon. It is also necessary to use the touch screen. The Customize button in the Select Command Bar Menu opens the Customize Command Bar window. See Customize Command Bar for more information.

Command Tabs The command tabs enable access to the major Pocket SMI commands. The commands are organized by topic. Tap on the tab to see the buttons related to that tab.

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Status Bar The status bar shows the current job, backsight point, occupied point, foresight point, or last point stored, and the soft input shortcut. Any of these settings can be changed by tapping on the status bar.

Figure 1-7 Status Bar

Classic SMI Interface The Classic SMI program interface looks and works much the same way that SMI did on the HP 48. With some additional touch screen enhancements.

Figure 1-8 Classic SMI Interface If you are familiar with using SMI on the HP 48, you will appreciate its likeness with Classic SMI, as this allows you to get up and running quickly without having to learn many new screens or menus.

Classic SMI Menu Bar The Classic SMI menu bar contains the File, Transfer, Geoid, and Help menu options.

Figure 1-9 Classic SMI Menu Bar

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File Menu

Figure 1-10 File Menu

Storage Files When you start using SMI, you are using the storage file that is stored within the program itself. To copy your current job information in SMI to a separate storage file, use the Backup Storage File command. The current storage file then retains all of the current job data within the program. To clear out the current storage file and start from scratch, select the New Storage File command. Here you are prompted to save your current job list to a separate storage file. Give this file a name, select a location, and tap OK. The result is a storage file in the program that only has JOB1 in the list of jobs. You can also save the current job information that you have to a separate storage file and create a new file to all the new project data from a PC to SMI in the new, empty storage file. To switch to a different job list, simply choose the Restore Storage File command, save your current job list (if desired), and select a storage file from the list. It is always recommended that you use the non-volatile storage area to store your data. This built-in nonvolatile storage card would be a good place to store information because it is not dependent upon the data collector's battery. On the data collector, the internal storage area is labeled something like \C_Drive or \StorageCard . This internal storage location exists so that you have the option to save your storage files here in lieu of an external storage card. #

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New Storage File FILE $ NEW STORAGE FILE The New Storage File command allows you to create a file which can be up to 2 MB in size. You can have as many storage files as your free space allows. After selecting this command, you are prompted to save the existing storage file. Key in the name of the file and select the folder in which to save the file. Tap OK. If you cancel while saving the storage file, the entire operation will be canceled and a new storage file will not be created. This is done to prevent accidental loss of data.

Figure 1-11 New Storage File Screen

Restore Storage File FILE $ RESTORE STORAGE FILE This command allows you to reload the storage file that was previously stored.

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Backup Storage File FILE $ BACKUP STORAGE FILE The Backup Storage File command saves the current ‘virtual’ RAM card to a file on the data collector. This allows you to save up to 2 MB of job information of this ‘virtual’ RAM card to a separate location on the data collector to be accessed later. See New Storage File on page 41 for information on where to save the file. Each virtual card file may take up to 4 MB of space on the data collector. Be aware of how much room is available on the storage device prior to creating a backup storage file on the device as this may adversely affect the performance of the device.

Customize Command Keys FILE $ CUSTOMIZE COMMAND KEYS This command enables the creation and editing of menus of commands that can be assigned to the command keys. Changes are saved as they are made.

Figure 1-12 Customize Command Keys Dialog Box Customize Command Keys Dialog Box Definitions Option

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Indicates the menu that is currently being edited. Click on the drop list or press the up and down cursor keys while the current menu is selected to change to a different menu.

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Deletes the current menu.

Add

Adds a new command to the current menu.

Remove

Removes the selected command from the list of commands.

Up Arrow

Moves the selected command up in the list of commands.

Down Arrow

Moves the selected command down in the list of commands.

OK

Closes the window.

Settings FILE $ SETTINGS This command allows you to change the communication settings for the SMI software to match those of the data collector/instrument.

Figure 1-13 Settings Dialog Box

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Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option

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Authentic 48 Speed

By default, this setting is off, as the program actually runs slower when toggled on. If this option is toggled on, Classic SMI matches the speed of the HP 48. This is generally only useful for performing sun shots where very accurate clock information is required.

Size of Storage File

Allows you to choose the size of the data file being used by Classic SMI. The data file is used to store all the jobs in current use. You can select from the following sizes: 256K, 512K, 1M, and 2M. A larger storage file size allows you to store more data (more points).

Wire

By default, this setting is set to COM 1. This option allows you to select which serial port on the unit is used for communications.

Force baud rate to

Toggle on this option if you want to override the default baud rates used when communicating with an instrument or the PC. SMI Transfer also has an option on the Settings tab to force the baud rate. Forcing the baud rate in both Classic SMI and SMI Transfer allows baud rates as high as 115200 to be used. Setting this option correctly is important for being able to communicate.

Flow Control

If this option is toggled on, the RTS serial port line is enabled. Communicating with devices that require hardware flow control is not possible unless this option is turned on. Most devices do not require hardware flow control.

StarFire

This option contains a number of SMI Flex GPS StarFire type functions: RTK Extend (RTG Backup of RTK is Quality 5 otherwise it is Quality 4), ITRF Displacement Vectors, and QuickStart Values.

Clear Classic SMI FILE $ CLEAR CLASSIC SMI This command clears the current settings of the Classic SMI interface. You will not lose any job data. It is the similar to pressing ON + A + F on an HP 48. When prompted Try to recover memory, always tap .

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Reset Classic SMI FILE $ RESET CLASSIC SMI This command can be used to recover from program problems. It is similar to pressing the reset switch under the rubber foot of the HP 48.

Exit FILE $ EXIT This command properly exits the program. It is not necessary to exit the program when turning off the data collector. However, SMI should be closed using this menu item before installing a new version of SMI or performing a soft or hard reset on the data collector.

Geoid Menu

Figure 1-14 Geoid Menu

Use Geoid GEOID $ USE GEOID This command allows you to correct GPS heights reported by GPS receivers using Geoid files. The option is on when a checkmark appears next to the menu item. A Geoid file for your area can be ed using SMI Transfer 7. Geoid files for the United States and the entire world are on the SMI Installation CD. If the Use Geoid menu item is turned on and there are no files for the location being surveyed, a warning box displays and the Use Geoid menu item is turned off. For more information on the use and advantages of Geoids see the other Geoid topics in this guide and the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual.

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Help Menu

Figure 1-15 Help Menu

Re-Authorize HELP $ RE-AUTHORIZE When you tap this option, you are prompted for a new to change the software authorization (e.g., to key in a permanent authorization code over a temporary code). You may also need to reauthorize in the event the data collector was reset to factory defaults. If you receive an authorization code from Eagle Point, please save this code. These codes never change for a device. So an authorization code that you receive today will be good for reauthorizing the device a year from now.

Figure 1-16 Re-Authorize Dialog Box

About Classic SMI HELP $ ABOUT CLASSIC SMI This command displays the software version number, copyright information, and device serial numbers.

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Data Display Area The Classic SMI data display is between the title bar and the soft key menu. It looks very similar to the screen of the HP 48. It is not touch sensitive (except on the Windows Desktop version which produces a screen capture of the Classic SMI area to the Windows Clipboard).

Figure 1-17 Classic SMI Display Area This screen is intentionally black on white for optimal visibility outside.

Soft Key Menu The soft key menu is located between the Classic SMI display and the command keys. These touchsensitive keys are usually black with white letters. The commands shown on the buttons change to show the current options available. If there are more than six soft keys in the current menu, tapping the button on the sidebar menu displays the next six soft keys. The six soft keys can be assigned as commands to command keys or command favorites. They are located in the Program Settings command group. See the Customize Command Keys section in the SMI Guide and Reference Manual. ! The and Previous soft key menu functions are also on the Allegro keyboard:

Figure 1-18 Soft Keys ! There is also a small amount of touch screen room above and below these keys that will also activate them, allowing you to access these keys on small touch screen devices with your fingers.

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Sidebar Menu Buttons

Figure 1-19 Sidebar Menu Buttons Displays the four most common commands you will use in the Classic SMI interface on a touch screen device.

Sidebar Menu Button Definitions Option

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<Esc>

Denotes Escape or Cancel. This command is similar to using the ON/CANCEL button on the HP 48. When you are in the middle of a command and you want to cancel out of the operation, press <Esc>. Some commands require you to press <Esc> <Esc> twice (once to stop the operation and a second time to cancel entering data and go back one screen – not canceling the function necessarily). In certain commands, tapping the <Esc> button clears data on the command line. ! The Esc key on the device’s keyboard also performs the same function as the <Esc> screen button.



Displays the Command Favorites menu. The menu that displays may be customized, or you can create your own. These commands are accessed either by tapping on the screen or using the Navigation button (large round key – Allegro & IPAQ, large + key – Titan, or on the JETT the and R, S, T and O) and the ! key. See Command Favorites on page 35 for more information on the Command Favorites menu.

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Provides you with real-time go/come, left/right staking information with a map display to show you your relative location to a point being staked. You must have an instrument driver selected for this command to work properly. For more information on this command, refer to the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual.



Advances the soft key menu if there is more than one soft key menu for the current command. This button works just like the NXT key on the HP 48. ! The Right Tab key on the Allegro device > also performs this same function.

Command Key Menu The command key menu is between the soft key menu and the task bar. It shows the abbreviated names of the commands assigned to the command keys. The command keys are keys F1 through F10 located immediately below the display. The command key menu is touch sensitive just like the soft keys.

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By default, the task bar is always displayed and covering the F6-F10 command key assignments on the Allegro and JETT devices. Click on Start > Settings > Taskbar and turn on the Auto Hide toggle. When the task bar is in Auto Hide mode, simply click on the very bottom of the touch display to view it (on the Allegro you can also press the and <Start> (next to !)).

Figure 1-21 Start Key (Allegro & JETT) ! The Titan only s F1 – F5. You will not see the F6 – F10 area for that device and therefore there is no reason to turn on the Auto Hide feature on the DAP Titan data collector.

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Task Bar (Windows CE) The Start button and the system tray icons display at the bottom while SMI is running. This entire bottom portion is called the Windows task bar. Refer to your data collector documentation for more information about the task bar or system tray. (To hide this task bar in order to see all of the command key functions on the Allegro and JETT devices, go to Start > Settings > Taskbar and toggle on Auto Hide).

Figure 1-22 Task Bar

Title Bar (Pocket PC) At the top of the Pocket SMI display, the Start icon, Classic SMI version, and time are shown. This area is called the title bar. Tapping on the Start icon displays the Start menu.

Figure 1-23 Title Bar

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2 INSTALLATION In this chapter: Installation Requirements....................................................54 Authorizing SMI ...................................................................55 Before You Install SMI.........................................................55 Installing SMI Using ActiveSync® .......................................57

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Congratulations on your purchase of SMI. As computing devices continue to become more rugged and powerful, great opportunities are opening up for field data collection. We are working to make those opportunities fully available to the land surveying professional. In this document, PC refers to a desktop PC/laptop. Allegro refers to the Allegro CE or CX by Juniper Systems. JETT refers to the SMI JETT collector built by Two Technologies for SMI. Pocket PC refers to a mobile personal data assistant (PDA) such as Hewlett Packard's (Compaq) IPAQ.

Installation Requirements Desktop Computer Requirements •

A PC successfully running Microsoft Windows® 98, ME, Windows® NT 4.0, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.

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A field collector running Windows CE or Pocket PC operating systems.

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Recommended Data Collectors: Allegro CX by Juniper Systems, Inc. and JETT by Two Technologies, Inc.

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Other ed Data Collectors: IPAQ Pocket PC, Allegro CE by Juniper Systems, Inc., and the DAP 5320 (Titan) by DAP Technologies.

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Authorizing SMI If you purchased the field computer from Eagle Point it was most likely shipped with the SMI software preinstalled and preauthorized. Installing or updating SMI from files on your PC requires you to get an authorization number. This number is needed for both the 30-day demo and permanent authorizations. This authorization number is generated using the serial number of the device. You must call Eagle Point at (800) 678-6565 to get an authorization number (have the device ID available when you call). Other ways to SMI/Eagle Point: Main Office: (563) 556-8392 Main Office Toll-Free: (800) 678-6565 Fax Number: (563) 556-5321 Email: [email protected] Normal business hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST., Monday through Friday

Before You Install SMI Migrating to SMI Version 8 By installing SMI Version 8 on the same device or storage card as V7, your license is automatically migrated from the old version to the newer version. However, the contents of your job list along with any Custom Favorites and Custom Keys menu files are NOT transferred to the new installation. Newer Command Favorites and Command Keys menus are installed with the new installation. If you want to re-use your menu files, you may manually copy these files from their original location to the new location. #

Be sure to install the same version of the program that was installed before. For example, if SMI Construction with Robotics/GPS was installed for SMI V7 be sure to install SMI Construction with Robotics/GPS for SMI V8 otherwise you will need to re-authorize your SMI product. You will then need to reinstall the correct program and re-enter your original authorization code.

Backing Up the Entire Job Listing SMI stores all of your current job listings and all accompanying job data (coordinates, raw data, note table, cut sheets, chains, etc.) in one (1) storage file: Port2.bin. If you don’t want to use SMI Transfer to export every job and chain file, you can take this single file (similar to the contents of the RAM card that 55

was used in the HP 48) and back the whole file up to your PC desktop. Once SMI Version 8 is installed to your device or storage card, you can copy the Port2.bin file from the old installation location (/Emu48CE or /SMI Allegro, etc.) or the backed up location on your PC desktop and paste it into the new install location (/SMI). Be sure SMI isn’t running while performing this exercise.

Un-Installing SMI V7.#x This is not a required step, as SMI Version 8 installs to a separate folder on the device or storage card. However, if you attempt to install SMI Version 8 but it reports to you that there is not enough free space in the location that you wish to install it, you will need to increase available space on your device or storage card. One option is to uninstall Classic SMI V7 from your data collector. To do so, proceed through the following steps: #

Uninstalling SMI V7 before completely installing SMI Version 8 may require you to re-authorize your product. The authorization code that was generated for you in the past should still work on this device for the licensed product.

CE Platform: 1. From the device itself, tap on the Start button: 2. Tap Settings > Control .

3. Double tap on the Remove Programs icon: Pocket PC: 1. From the device itself, tap on the windows logo (name will change based on active application): 2. Tap Settings then tap the System tab at the bottom.

3. Tap on the Remove Programs icon: All Platforms: 4. Select the SMI program from the list of installed applications and tap the Remove button. This should remove the application and create more free space on the device or storage card.

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Installing SMI Using ActiveSync® When your data collector is shipped from Eagle Point, it should already be preinstalled and preauthorized. Installing or updating SMI from files on your PC requires Microsoft's ActiveSync® program to be installed and operating on the PC with access to the files. You may install ActiveSync® from your SMI Installation CD, or it for free at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/s/default.mspx (look for a hyperlink that says "Active Sync x.y.z" where x, y and z represent the current release of ActiveSync®). Once you have ActiveSync® installed, you may begin the update/installation process using the installation files found on the SMI Installation CD. ! If you do not first install and run ActiveSync® you will have problems getting your data collector to be recognized by your PC). 1. If you have an Allegro and a Power Dock, connect the Power Dock to the PC using a USB port on your PC. Attach the power supply to the Power Dock and insert the Allegro into the dock. If you have a Pocket PC, JETT, Titan, or other device, connect the device to the PC using either a serial or USB cable. 2. If you are using a JETT, Titan or other data collector without a USB connection, you must doubletap on the PC Link icon to activate the connection from the device. ActiveSync® should automatically detect the unit and issue a query prompt to create a partnership. For the purpose of installing or updating the device, you do not need to form a partnership with the device. Therefore, you may either select NO or press CANCEL and the device is connected as a GUEST. As a guest, ActiveSync does not prompt you to synchronize your documents (import / export files), calendar, s, etc.

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Figure 2-1 New Partnership Wizard 3. If you plan on using any of the following features of a device partnership, follow the ActiveSync® steps to create a partnership between the data collector and the PC. Otherwise, select No. •

Automatically synchronize (transfer) files (documents, jobs, ASCII files, etc.) from your device your computer when connected.

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Manage Tasks Calendar appointments and Notes between your PC's Outlook and your field device.

! If you select No for setting up a partnership you are prompted every time you dock the device. This might be reason enough to say Yes to the set up a partnership wizard. ! If this does not result in automatic connection, the Microsoft ActiveSync® Connection Troubleshooter website http://.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=//pocketpc/tshoot/activesync/default.as p is a good resource for resolving connection issues.

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Figure 2-2 Microsoft ActiveSync Dialog Box 4. Check the data collector's date and time to make sure it is correct. ! If you are updating your installation, it is necessary to exit the SMI applications properly prior to running the installation. 5. Insert the SMI Installation CD into the PC. The SMI Kiosk starts automatically. Select Install SMI Version 8 to Device. If your computer is configured to not automatically run files on a CD insertion, browse to the CD and launch the Setup.exe program. ! If you want to install the Windows Desktop Version of SMI select Install SMI Version 8 to PC. The Installation Wizard displays. This installs the SMI program on to your PC and/or any other device on which you need SMI installed. This installation also installs numerous other files for the accurate operation of a GPS receiver, if needed. 6. Click on Next. The License Agreement screen for the HP Calculator Emulator displays. The Version 8 HP Calculator Emulator allows you to perform all the HP calculations you are used to directly on your data collection device; no need to carry a second device in the field! 7. Please read the agreement and when completed click on Yes to agree and continue. If you selected the Install SMI Version 8 to Device option from the SMI Kiosk the Device Selection screen displays next. Otherwise skip to step 9.

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Figure 2-3 Device Selection If your data collector/device was connected to the PC through ActiveSync®, your device should be the default under the Select pull-down list. Your Device Name and Device Description should also be listed If you did not have your device connected through ActiveSync®, connect it now and click on the Detect button. The pull-down menu should then display your device and device information. ! The Other Windows CE option should be used for Horizontal Screen layouts on CE devices, the Other Pocket PC option should be used on vertical screen layout Pocket PC devices (with or without a keyboard). 8. Click on Next once your device has been selected. The SMI License Agreement screen displays. 9. Read through the SMI License Agreement and click Yes to agree and continue. ! If you click No at this point, the Version 8 HP Calculator emulator will be installed to your device but there will be no SMI functionality. The next screen asks you to select which software products you wish to install.

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Figure 2-4 Product Selection 10. Select the product(s) you wish to install and click Next. For example, if you purchased Construction with GPS/Robotics (CVR) you need to select Construction and toggle on the Robotics and GPS option. ! You should only select the product that has been licensed for use on the device. If an earlier version of SMI has been installed on the device, the installation wizard will automatically check the SMI version that has been installed. If you check the wrong product you will have to run the installation routine again and reenter your authorization code prior to being able to use the product. If you did not select the Robotic and GPS , skip to step 13. If you toggled on Robotic and GPS , the GPS Data screen displays.

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Figure 2-5 GPS Data The coordinate systems are listed to the left and the description of each are on the right. These systems are broken out to save room on your field device and to reduce the options that you must deal with in the coordinate system dialog boxes. 11. Select the coordinate system package that you will need when working in state plane jobs and click on Next. Selecting a particular option updates the text to the right that summarizes the available coordinate system groups you will install. The GEOID screen displays, prompting you to select which Geoid(s) you would like to install, if any.

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Figure 2-6 GEOID Install Screen 12. First, select the year from which you would like to get the Geoid(s) (use the most recent publication year unless you have a really good reason not to), and then select which Geoid(s) you want from the given list. If you do not want to install a Geoid, just click next with no Geoids toggled on. ! Based on the latitude and longitude of your location, SMI automatically determines the correct geoid file from among any of the files inside the \SMI\GEOID folder. Therefore you can place any geoid file in the /GEIOD folder and SMI will automatically use the correct file. Be sure not to install geoid files from different subscription years unless they are geographically separated. For example: North America and Virgin Islands.

Figure 2-7 GEOID Help Dialog for 1999 and 2003

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! Notice how each Geoid had a large overlap with the other. This may allow you to get away with installing only one Geoid. Be conservative on the number of Geoids that you install, each Geoid selected takes over 4 MB of storage space on your device or PC. ! The 1996 geoids are only included for reference or research work. You should always use the most recent Geoid, as these will contain the most accurate and up-to-date gravitational adjustments. 13. The Documentation screen displays next, prompting you to install any of the documentation on the data collector for reference in the field. Select the desired documentation options and click on Next.

Figure 2-8 Documentation Screen The next two screens prompt you to select the installation path for all of the files that you have chosen to install. You should select an installation location that is either on a storage card or a non-volatile storage location on your device (i.e., C Drive, Storage Card, etc.). ! You may need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your field device or PC in order to view the electronic version of the documentation. The CD also contains a version of the electronic documentation in Microsoft Word format.

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Figure 2-9 Documentation Install Screens 14. For each item, select the path and then click on Next on both screens. #

It is not recommended to install files into devices Main Memory as they may be compromised if the device battery becomes fully discharged or the device is reset!

! You can choose the location for the program and other files (Main Memory, C_Drive, Storage Card, etc.), but you cannot change the actual path, as this is predetermined based on the location you choose to install the various components ! When installing to the PC, you can alter the paths by typing or pasting a path into the edit fields. ! You should select "Main Memory" for the Import / Export directory so that the files that you place in this directory can be automatically synchronized with those on the PC via ActiveSync. This is your "My Documents" directory on the field device. The Verification screen displays, allowing you to review the options you selected. 15. Click on Next to install SMI on your PC and/or your data collector. 16. When the Complete screen displays, click on Finish to close the Installation Wizard. You have successfully installed the SMI Field Survey software. #

If you are updating from an older version, this is the point when old job data and menu changes can be brought over from the previous installation. Copy the Port2.bin file from your backup location into the location selected above in Step 14 for Program Files.

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You should see the two new shortcuts (Classic SMI and Pocket SMI) displayed in the Start menu. You should also see the icon for Classic SMI on the desktop and in the system tray. 18. When you first run SMI after updating the software, the Try To Recover Memory prompt displays. Always tap .

Figure 2-10 Try To Recover Memory Prompt ! You need to re-establish your occupied point, backsight point, instrument driver, notes toggle, units (if in Metric mode) or similar settings after updating the software because these settings revert to the original defaults after installation. The Default.e48 file is deleted anytime you reinstall.

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This chapter explains how to get the data collector prepared to go into the field. It does not matter in which order the tasks in this chapter are performed, and some of them are optional. However, the first time you use the data collector, it is recommended that you work through all these tasks so you can become familiar with how to do them. The Allegro data collector is the most popular data collector used with SMI, so these instructions will show screen shots and key presses for the Allegro (however these key presses and screen shots are almost identical for the Titan and JETT ce devices). s of other data collectors should be able to follow along by becoming familiar with the location of the referenced commands using this guide and the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual. Use the following figure to become familiar with the Allegro screen and keyboard. ! The JETT screen is identical with the exception of the different arrangement of the Command Key Menu. ! The Titan screen is very similar. However, there are no F6 – F10 keys in the command key menu.

Creating a New Job Scenario: You do not have any points in the data collector or PC for the job you are starting. Perform the following steps to create a new job. 1. Press <JOB> (the A key on Allegro, the I key on Jett), then tap .

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The Create New Job screen displays.

Figure 3-1 Create New Job Screen 2. Tap the soft key on the screen. The New Job screen displays.

Figure 3-2 New Job Screen 3. Key in a job name (e.g., ECHLN2) and press !. The Setup screen displays, showing the current job name displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

Figure 3-3 Setup Screen

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Transferring a Job Using ActiveSync When you first connect a device to a PC via ActiveSync, it prompts you to create a partnership with the device. One of the primary benefits to setting up a partnership with the device is to transfer files between the device and a PC without the use of SMI Transfer. You can also carry with you your s, email, and other documents. If this device is one that is shared among more than one individual, it is recommend not toggling on items such as Calendar or s that may be specific to one individual. To use the Import and Export Jobs commands under the Transfer menu, you must perform the following steps: 1. Toggle Files ON. ! Always toggle Files on when creating or modifying a partnership with the device. This creates a folder on your desktop that you can put any job files or documents you want to synchronize with the device. If you have already created a partnership with the device but have not toggled this option ON, click on the Options button. This displays the Sync Options tab.

Figure 3-4 ActiveSync Options Dialog Box – Sync Options Tab 2. Choose Main Memory for the Import/Export Directory when installing SMI.

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During the installation process, when you are prompted to choose the destination location for the Import Export Directory make sure you choose Main Memory for the location. This is so the job files you wish to exchange with the device are read from and written to a location that is synchronized with your PC.

Figure 3-5 SMI Install Wizard (Destination Page) 3. Create an SMI folder within the My Documents folder on the desktop. When you created the partnership with the device and you toggled the Files option ON, it created the folder on your desktop. SMI’s data directory or folder is a folder called SMI and can be found in the My Documents folder. You can either manually create this folder, or if you export a job from the device, it creates the folder for you. Once this folder is created, copy files that you want to exchange with this device into and out of this folder. 4. Synchronize your device. If you device is connected via ActiveSync, press the Sync button to synchronize the files in this folder. In most cases, this happens automatically and doesn’t require you to press the button.

Example For example, you have a file with control points and two chain files to be used to stake a couple portions of road. The names of the files are Hwy181.asc, Hwy181a.ch, and Hwy181b.ch respectively. 1. Copy these three files to your My Documents folder them in a subfolder called SMI.

on your Windows Desktop and place

2. If your device is already connected to your PC and ActiveSync is running, all you may need to do is click on the Sync button and the files are automatically transferred to your device. 3. From within SMI, tap Transfer > Import Jobs. 4. Highlight the job files that you want to import. 5. Tap on the Show drop list to display the types of files you want to import. In this case you are importing chain files and a coordinate file, so just choose the All Files option.

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6. Highlight the job files you want to import.

Figure 3-6 Import Jobs Dialog Box 7. Tap the Import button. You can still transfer files the traditional way using SMI Transfer with a serial transfer cable (See Transferring a Job Using SMI Transfer on page 72).

Transferring a Job Using SMI Transfer When using SMI on a data collector in conjunction with SMI Transfer on the PC, you are prompted to select files to transfer to the data collector. Complete the following steps to transfer data to the collector. 1. If you do not already have SMI Transfer installed on your PC, install it prior to proceeding. 2. Run SMI Transfer and click on the To DC menu option. 3. Click on the Transfer button. The Start Server Mode dialog box displays.

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4. Press <JOB> and tap <xfer> . Wait a few moments and the Select Files to Send to the Data Collector dialog box (Figure 3-8 on page 73) displays. The lists on this dialog box are multi-select, so you may choose several different files of each file type.

Figure 3-8 Select Files to Send to the Data Collector Dialog Box 5. Highlight a file within a column and press and hold down the Ctrl key on your PC keyboard to highlight and select multiple files per column. Highlight a file and press and hold down the Shift key to highlight and select a range of files. 6. Click on the Send button. The Transfer dialog box displays.

Figure 3-9 Transfer Dialog Box

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Using an Existing Job Scenario: You want to make a job that is already stored in the data collector the current job. Perform the following steps to open an existing job. 1. Press <JOB>, then tap . The Resume Job screen displays.

Figure 3-10 Resume Job Screen 2. Use the Navigation buttons to highlight the desired job from the list and press ! on the keypad. The Setup screen displays, showing the current job name displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

Figure 3-11 Setup Screen – Current Job

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Setting Up the Command Keys ICON: Scenario: You want to have quick access to the GPS functions. Perform the following steps to customize the command key settings. 1. Tap the Customize Command Keys icon located in the lower right portion of the screen (at the end of the Command Keys menu). The Select Command Keys Menu dialog box displays.

Figure 3-12 Select Command Keys Menu Dialog Box 2. Tap the Flex GPS menu entry on the screen. A list of the current commands associated with the GPS Collect menu displays.

Figure 3-13 Current Commands Dialog Box

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3. Tap on OK to dismiss the Current Commands dialog box. The commands associated with the GPS Collect menu are assigned to the command keys.

Figure 3-14 Mapped Command Keys (Allegro Shown)

Adding a Command to the Command Keys Menu To change the commands associated with a menu, perform the following steps. 1. Tap the Customize Command Keys icon located in the lower right portion of the screen (at the end of the Command Keys menu). The Select Command Keys Menu dialog box (Figure 3-12 on page 75) displays. 2. Tap on the Customize button. The Customize Command Keys dialog box displays.

Figure 3-15 Customize Command Keys Dialog Box You may create a new menu, delete the current menu, add a command (provided you do not try to exceed the number of available function keys, see below), or remove a command. You may also change the order in which the commands are listed/assigned by highlighting the entry that

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you want to reorder and using the Up and Down arrow icons in the lower left corner of the dialog box. Platform

Function Keys

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3. Make sure that Flex GPS is the current menu. 4. Select the GPS Receiver Logging command. 5. Tap on the Remove button. 6. Tap on the Add button. The Add Command dialog box displays.

Figure 3-16 Add Command Dialog Box 7. Select GPS as the current command group. 8. Select Setup Multiple Rovers and tap on OK to add this command to the end of the GPS Collect menu. 9. Tap on OK to assign the GPS Collect menu to the command keys.

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Figure 3-17 Command Keys Menu – Command Added

Installing a Geoid File To get accurate ground elevations with a GPS receiver on large jobs, it is necessary to install and use a Geoid file. Geoid files contain the differences between the ellipsoid heights coming from the receiver and mean sea level. The data collector does not come preinstalled with Geoid files because they are very large and may not be needed for the type of work you perform. Geoid files are available on the SMI Installation CD. See Geoid File in the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for instructions on how to install the Geoid file for your region.

Turning on the Geoid File Option Scenario: You want to have accurate elevations. ! After a Geoid file has been installed in the data collector, the Use Geoid option should be turned on. 1. Tap on the Geoid menu item in the Classic SMI interface.

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A message box confirms the status of the setting.

Figure 3-19 Using Geoid

Figure 3-20 Not Using Geoid #

If you turn off the Use Geoid option after having taken shots with it on, press (the Z key), tap , type 0, and tap . This sets the Geoid separation back to 0.

Accurate GPS Elevations Because all GPS-derived elevations are less accurate than the horizontal position (note the horizontal position is usually only accurate to + or - 0.03), it is important that you know a couple of things: 1. Setting up over a point with a good known elevation is more accurate than shooting a benchmark. 2. Multiple reps are required to obtain moderately accurate elevations The basis for this argument is that GPS manufacturers "claim" around a +/- 15 mm + x ppm (1st Sigma or RMS – both about 66%) for vertical accuracy (some systems like the SMI Flex are slightly better). This equates to any one shot being +/- .05. It’s even possible (40% chance) that a larger error will occur. Because this error is possible when taking one shot (the benchmark shot) this error at one shot is used to calculate the new elevation at the base which is then used to determine the elevations of all the points shot from the base. In actuality, the maximum possible error in vertical is now double the 0.05 and is now 0.10 (44%) so there is a larger chance of a vertical error greater than 0.10. To eliminate this doubling of errors you can occupy a known point. Or, to reduce this error press then tap to average out the error. You will need to experiment with your GPS equipment to determine the required repetitions to obtain the accuracy that you need. Also, note the VDOP when doing your tests, because a high VDOP produces a greater range in your vertical measurements. – Thanks to Marshal Rocks for his contribution to this topic.

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SMI s the following Geoids: Geoid03, Geoid99, Geoid96, and all other Ordinance Survey data files produced by the US NGS.

Setting the Meters or Feet Option The SMI software can work in Meters or Feet mode. Coordinates and distances are assumed to be meters or US feet, depending on a setting in the Change menu. 1. Press (the B key, the JETT W key) to display the Change menu. If there is an M to the left of SMI, then Meter mode is on.

Figure 3-21 Change Settings Screen 2. To change the current setting, press <MODE> and then the / <METR> soft key toggle.

Figure 3-22 Feet Mode / Meter Mode

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DATA COLLECTION In this chapter: Instrument ..............................................................82 Create a New Job ................................................................83 Notes, Elevations, and Raw Data........................................85 Basic Surveying ...................................................................90 Electronic Data Entry .........................................................110 Transformation...................................................................111 Staking Points....................................................................114

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Working with Elevations ....................................................118 Predetermined Area...........................................................122 Sunshots............................................................................125 Stake to a Point .................................................................134

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Stake to a Line...................................................................138 Stake to a Curve Using the Stake Command....................138 Stake to a Curve Using the Stake to a Curve Command ..139 Stake to Points in the Random Points File ........................140 Staking by Station (STA) and Offsets................................142 Multiple Sets of Angles to Multiple Points..........................144 Shots Routine Using an Instrument...................................146 Storing Elevations at Known North and East Points .........149 Separate Distance and Angle............................................184 Azimuth Surveying.............................................................189

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SMI’s Data Collection allows you the option of working manually or electronically with all current and most older electronic total stations. It includes a full-featured coordinate geometry program which allows for such things as a true free station capability from only two control points, industry leading routines for offsetting points, remote points, triangle solutions, radial staking, separate distance, and angle shots. Data Collection also give you the power to enter deeds, field note data, or coordinates. You can even key in the data manually from the instrument and instantly have the coordinates stored by point number to use in SMI’s coordinate geometry functions. This chapter outlines the steps to assist you to be on your way to performing side shots, traversing, staking, and computing curves, intersections, areas, perimeters, and closures. Work in feet or meters and north or south azimuth. Input can be in bearings, angles right, azimuths, or deflection angles. You can convert feet, inches, and fractions of an inch into decimal feet, or convert grads to degrees, minutes, and seconds, and vice versa. Rotate, translate, and scale any set of points on a job. While in the program, you can add, subtract, multiply, or divide numbers. Convert degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal degrees, and vice versa. Use two points to determine direction while traversing, taking side shots, or computing intersections. Stake a curve from a PC and increment the stations along the centerline or along a specified offset from the centerline. Settings for Earth curvature and refraction, elevations, and an industrial strength Sunshot program with its own ephemeris and ability to compute astronomic or grid north are available. Trig-leveling functions let you pull in an elevation from a benchmark and use it to stake and get cuts and fills or use side shot to collect north, east, and elevation points. Predetermined areas can be computed using either the Hinge method or Slide method. Data Collection also offers staking, which gives angles to turn and distance to go, as well as go/come and left/right values.

Instrument Electronic Total Stations SMI works with nearly all current electronic total station instruments and almost all discontinued models. SMI does not work with two older Nikon instruments: DTM1 and DTM5, since these were not equipped with standard serial ports. SMI also does not work with some Topcon ET1 models. SMI requires a special “old style cable” to work with Topcon’s GTS3, which has no serial port. This special cable works with the battery port. See the Instrument section of the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for more information on the ed models. 82

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Various electronic total stations can be selected in the SMI software. Press <SETUP> (Allegro F key, Titan G key, JETT J key) . Most instruments allow you to choose between Fine and CRS modes. When you enter this menu, the instruments are listed under the manufacturer’s name. To find your specific model, press until your make appears on one of the soft keys.

GPS Receivers Numerous GPS receivers are ed, including NavCom (SMI Flex GPS – both RT and SF models – pole mount and backpack configurations); Allen Osborne; Leica 500 series; all Ashtech Z's; all Topcon; and Javad Legacy and Hipers, and many others by use of the NMEA LLG, PKG, and GGA drivers. Our goal is to all current GPS receivers with native drivers.

Create a New Job 1. Press <JOB> (the A key, JETT I key). The Jobs screen displays.

Figure 4-1 Jobs Screen 2. From the soft key menu, tap .

Figure 4-2 Create New Job Screen You now have the option of changing the beginning point number or coordinates of point 1 in the new job. Elevations are on, so you could change the elevation of point one. Whether notes are on or not, you can give a note for point one. Some surveyors like to give the job name for the note

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for point one so that whenever the ASCII point list is printed, you know the job name from the first point description.

Example For this example, you will change the east coordinate to 10000 and enter the note YOUNG for point 1. 1. Key in 10000 and tap <E>. 2. Tap , key in YOUNG, and press !. The screen should resemble the figure below.

Figure 4-3 Point 1 Note ! By tapping , alpha was automatically turned on. ! If you are willing to accept the default coordinates and no note entry for point 1, you simply press <JOB> . 3. Tap . The display shows NEW JOB? and the cursor flashes at the bottom left of the display. ! The alpha symbol appears at the top of the display. This indicates that pressing a letter key will type the actual alpha character, instead of the function assigned to that particular key. 4. For your sample job, type YOUNG and press !.

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You should see the following:

Figure 4-4 Setup Screen ! YOUNG:CRD indicates the YOUNG is the job name, and CRD indicates that the YOUNG job is being stored on the device’s card memory. ! The Setup screen also includes the display: 0° 00’00"-1-1 NN 2. ! The first number, 0° 00’00” is the back azimuth, or back point. Normally, it is the backsight point number. The second number, 1, is the occupied point number. The third number, 1, is the last point stored or staked. ! At this stage, you have no backsight or foresight point stored. Thus, your backsight is set to 0 degrees, and your foresight is the same number as your occupied point. ! NN 2 means next number 2, indicating that the next point number to be stored is point 2.

Notes, Elevations, and Raw Data When you installed your SMI surveying program, the notes and prompts were not activated. This means that your data collector will not prompt you for a reference note for each point stored. To turn this function on, press (the B key, JETT W key). This first Change menu is where you can toggle off and on the flags at the top of the display screen. Or you can press a (Shift Left) for the shortcuts. At the Change/Default menu, you will see raw, elevation, and notes shown as soft keys.

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These are toggle keys. To turn on an option, tap the appropriate soft key. A box appears in the soft key to indicate that the function has been selected, or turned on. To toggle the function off, tap the soft key again. / and <ELEV> are two-way toggles, but is a four-way toggle. Each time you tap this soft key, you get a different soft key. It toggles as follows: / / / . For example, tap . The soft key changes to and the display reads:

PROMPTING OFF, WILL STORE LAST NOTE. Tap and you get . The display reads:

PROMPTING WITH LAST NOTE. ! See below for more information on the Prompting with last note option and Note Sequencing Tap and you get . The display reads:

PROMPTING WITH NOTE TABLE Tap and you get . The display reads:

PROMPTING OFF, WON’T STORE LAST NOTE Shortcuts to the Above Functions: •

Use a <2> to toggle raw data on or off.

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Use a <3> to toggle Elevations on or off.

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Use a <4> to toggle note options.

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The display includes flags (next to / SMI) to indicate which of the following data collection features are selected and currently active: Flag

Indicates

O

Does not warn before overwriting a point.

R

Raw data is on.

Z

Elevations are on.

N

Note prompting is on.

I

Instrument driver is active (electronic data collection selected).

! If the above flags (letters) are not displayed next to SMI, this means the feature is not activated.

Note Sequencing Note sequencing uses a single list of notes (no duplicates) and cycles to the next note in the sequence until the sequence is done. For example, if your sequence was: ES1, EP1, CL, EP2, ES2. If you enter ES1 when prompted for a note, the next default note will not be ES1 but will be the next note in the sequence of EP1. If you would have entered CL, the next default will be EP2, etc. This allows you to start a sequence at any point you want (for example a large highway cross section where the surveyor may need to collect a number of unrelated topo points before resuming his 10 point cross section sequence).

Requirements for Note Sequencing to work: 1. Create a "Note Table" with only the entries in it that you want transferred to the SEQuence list. Order is very important. See the SMI Reference Manual for more information on creating a Note Table. 2. Run the T>SE command (JOB > NeXT Menu) and tap to transfer the current "Note Table" to the SEQ list. 3. Must have <SEQ> enabled (JOB > NeXT Menu) 4. Must have PROMPTING WITH LAST NOTE enabled. ! To turn this feature off simply toggle the note prompting to something other than PROMPTING WITH LAST NOTE.

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! You can place multiple sequences in a single sequence file (ES1, EP1, CL, EP2, ES2, SW1, SW2, etc.) the can enter the sequence anywhere they want… so entering SW1 for shot A, would cause the next default to be SW2 (SW = Sidewalk). ! When the program reaches the end of the sequence it will display a blank default, if you want the program to start over again type the starting note of the sequence (i.e., ES1 or SW1) ! Build the Note Table in reverse order (SMI always puts the most recently used note at the top of the list). ! You can transfer note tables automatically using SMI Transfer. If you use a field code library that doesn’t represent a sequence list: You could build a Sequence table > transfer it as the note table to the collector > run the SE> command, then delete the Note Table with the (Job > NeXT Menu) command, then lastly transfer your standard field code library to the device. ! Once you've built your sequence list, the note table is not required, but is still useful for the PROMPTING WITH NOTE TABLE option.

Selecting Your Instrument 1. Press <SETUP> (Allegro F key, Titan G key, JETT J key) .

Figure 4-6 Instruments Screen At the Instruments screen, the soft keys allow you to choose manual data entry (<MAN1> or <MAN2>), or the specific instrument you are using. 2. You can press to scroll through the soft key menu for additional instrument choices.

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3. Choose the brand name. This takes you to a submenu of the types of instruments. 4. Find your instrument. If one choice does not work for your instrument, try another. In some cases, you may need to change the baud rate or parity in your instrument. See the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for more information. For example, to select Topcon 803, tap then press , then tap <800>. To select Nikon, tap . If you see a delay time, press !. ! If a delay time prompt appears, the number that appears is the default and it is always best to press ! to accept the default. When the instrument is selected and SMI returns to the Setup screen, you will notice that I appears at the top of the display. This indicates that an instrument has been selected for electronic data entry. SMI Version 8 s almost all of the electronic instruments on the market today. See Instrument on page 82.

Connect the Data Collector to Your Instrument Connect the instrument cable to the COM 1 on the data collector and you are ready to begin collecting data. This is how job data is transferred between your electronic instrument and your data collector. If you need to connect your instrument to something other than COM 1, set the appropriate COM port using File > Settings.

Figure 4-8 Settings Dialog Box

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Basic Surveying Now that you know a little about what you can do with the SMI Data Collection program, work through the following examples using some of these basic surveying functions. This chapter assumes you have already installed your SMI software and overlay. (If not, refer to Installation, which begins on page 53.) You can use the job that was automatically created when you installed the software, or create your own following the instructions in Working with Jobs, which begins on page 67 and Creating a New Job on page 68. The following examples show JOB1 as the job name.

Inputting Points Manually There are three common ways to input points or store coordinates in SMI: <SIDS> (Allegro J key, Titan K key, JETT M key) for side shot, (Allegro K key, Titan L key, JETT P key) for traverse, and <STO PT> (Allegro P key, Titan Q key, JETT K key) for store coordinate. ! There are actually five if you have the GPS / Robotics version. The command creates a point if you use the Get Position Here option for State Plane GPS Base Point. Also, using the <2PFS> (two-point free station) command gives you the option to save the occupied point. Key

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The Side Shot key is a function and menu key. It allows you to electronically or manually take a single horizontal angle, zenith angle, and slope distance to a point; convert to coordinates; and store by point number without changing the occupied point and backsight point.



The Traverse key is a function and menu key as well. It works exactly as the side shot function, with one exception: after the point has been stored, the new point is occupied and the backsight point becomes the point that was previously occupied. Think of it as the instrument following the rod around your job with every new point that is stored, whereas in side shot, the rod is the only thing moving around and the instrument is staying put.

<STO PT>

The Store Coordinate function lets you enter points using coordinates and data for existing point coordinates.

Inputting Points Using Side Shot This example shows you how to input points manually into the SMI program.

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The word SETUP should be on the screen; if it is not, press <SETUP> on the keyboard. You should see these numbers 0°00'00"-1-1 NN 2 below the word SETUP.

SMI Program Setup Screen Definitions Value

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0°00'00"

This value is your backsight (there is no backsight point, so the backsight angle displays).

The middle 1

This value is the occupied point, or where the instrument is setup.

The next 1

This value is the last number that was stored in the program. (In this example, the only number in the program is the default point 5000 Northing 5000 Easting, so point number 1 is shown in both locations.)

NN2

These letters stand for Next Number to be stored. As you can see, the next number to be stored is 2.

HI

This value represents the height of the instrument and is used for elevations.

ROD

This value represents the height of the rod and is used for elevations.

1. Start a new job (see Creating a New Job on page 68). 2. Press <SIDS>.

Figure 4-9 Side Shot Screen – Menu 1 The Side Shot screen displays. This is the first side shot soft key menu for a manual entry. See Side Shots in the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for an explanation of the Side Shot Menu soft keys. When you press , the second Side Shot menu displays.

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Figure 4-10 Side Shot Screen – Menu 2 You can use the Side Shot menus to key in the angle right, distance, or horizontal angle in any order. 3. Key in the number 0 and tap <~RT>. This is the backsight for this example. Notice the <~RT> soft key is no longer visible and 0 is given for the angle right, azimuth, and bearing. The DF angle is the deflection angle. 4. Key in 96.22 and tap <SDIST> for slope distance. Because slope distance is being used, you are now prompted for the zenith angle, or vertical angle. 5. Key in 93.2535 and tap . You will hear a beep, indicating that the point has been stored.

Figure 4-11 Point 2 Stored This screen shows that 94.2495 is the elevation for the last point stored, and angle 0°.00'00" is the backsight. (This could be a point number, but for this example, an angle is being shown.) Point 1 is being occupied, 2 is the last number stored, NN 3 is the next number to be used, BRG: is the last bearing stored, and DIS: is the last distance stored. Notice that the menu 1 soft keys display. For the next point, perform the following steps.

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6. Key in 110.4355 and tap <~RT>. 7. Key in 38.82 and tap <SDIST>. 8. Key in 86.0755 and tap .

Figure 4-12 Point 3 Stored Point number 3 has been stored. 9. You will enter one more point for this example. Use the following information: •

Right Angle = 225.2305

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Slope Distance = 57.69

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Zenith Angle = 85.4510

After you key in this information and hear the beep, the screen should resemble the figure below.

Figure 4-13 Point 4 Stored To double check, do a screen plot to see the points stored. 10. Press (Allegro S key, Titan T key, JETT N key). 11. Key in 1.4 and press !. 12. Tap <SPLOT>, then tap <SPLOT> again. The points and line should resemble the figure below:

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Figure 4-14 Side Shots Example Point 1 is where the instrument is located. Points 2, 3, and 4 are where the rodman has taken the prism. The instrument was turned to the different points to take the distances and angles.

Example 2 – Inputting Points While Traversing In this example, you will learn how to use SMI to traverse, inverse, compute area, check closure, traverse from an existing point, find a missing line, and compute curve data. See Traverse in the SMI Version 8 Reference Manual for more information on this command.

Figure 4-15 Traversing the Boundary 1. Start a new job (see Creating a New Job on page 68). 2. Press . (Allegro K key, Titan L key, JETT P key)

Figure 4-16 Traverse Menu – Menu 1 Notice that the numbers have not changed. The EL for elevation has been added with an elevation of 0.0000 if you started with the default job of JOB:1. If you started a new job, the

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standard default elevation of 100.0000 displays above the backsight. The BRG (bearing) appears, showing the last backsight angle taken. Below that is the last DIS (distance) taken. When you press , the second Traverse menu displays.

Figure 4-17 Traverse Menu – Menu 2 3. Press , to return to first traverse menu. Key in 15 for the bearing and tap . You are prompted: QUADRANT? 4. Key in 1 for the North East quadrant and press !.

Figure 4-18 Quadrants The following screen displays.

Figure 4-19 Entering the Bearing for Point 2 5. Key in 200 for the distance and tap . You are prompted: CHANGE IN EL? The number 0 will be blinking. 6. Press ! to accept 0 for this example. ! If you have Elevations turned off, this prompt does not occur.

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Figure 4-20 Entering the Horizontal Distance for Point 2 Point 2 is stored. Note the changes in the screen. The backsight has changed to 1 instead of the angle 0°00'00". Because you are traversing, the occupied point has changed to 2, and the last number stored is 2 as well. The next number is 3. The BRG: is 15°00'00" and the DIS: is 200, the last numbers you manually entered. At a glance, the SMI screen shows that the backsight is 1, you are sitting at 2, and waiting to shoot 3 with an Elevation of 100.0000. You will now turn off Elevations before you enter any more points because you will not be using them for this example. 7. Press a <EL> (On the JETT it is the 3 key labeled ELEV) The Z flag at the top of the screen disappears, and the message WON'T STORE ELEVATIONS confirms that the flag is off. 8. Press . Note that the elevation information (EL, H I, and ROD) have been removed from the screen. 9. Key in 87.5030 and tap . 10. Key in 1 for North East quadrant and press !.

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Figure 4-22 Entering the Horizontal Distance for Point 3 Point 3 is stored. 12. Key in 218.20 and tap . This is not a mistake. This is a shortcut for entering the quadrant number. The 2 in front of the 18.20 is for quadrant 2. Note that you were not prompted for the quadrant.

Figure 4-23 Entering the Bearing for Point 4 13. Key in 200 and tap .

Figure 4-24 Entering the Horizontal Distance for Point 4 Point 4 is stored. The azimuth and bearing between points 4 and 1 are unknown. If you inverse between the two points, the azimuth and bearing will be provided.

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Figure 4-25 Inverse Example You will now inverse between points 4 and 1. 14. Key in 4 <SPACE> 1 and press (Allegro U, Jett X, Titan V).

Figure 4-26 Inversing from Point 4 to Point 1 You will now traverse from point 4 to point 5 15. Press . 16. Key in 87.5540 and tap . You are prompted to key in a quadrant number. 17. Key in 3 (quadrant 3) and press !. You could have also keyed in 387.5540, skipping the screen asking for the quadrant number and saving a keystroke.

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18. Key in 654.72 and tap .

Figure 4-28 Entering the Horizontal Distance for Point 5 SMI can compare the beginning points and ending points of your traverse to see if the traverse closes. 19. To check the error from 5 to 1, key in 5 <SPACE> 1 and press . In this example, the distance between the two points is the difference of 0.0022.

Figure 4-29 Checking the Error from Point 5 to Point 1 You will now check acreage, square feet, perimeter, and precision. 20. Press (Allegro S, Jett N, Titan T). The soft keys that now appear move the cursor around. Experiment with them after entering some numbers to see what happens. 21. Key in 1.5 <SPACE> 1 and press !. The period in 1.5 means “through.” Points 1 through 5 will be calculated. The second “1” after the space closes the loop back to the point of beginning. 22. Tap . This displays the acres, square feet, perimeter (PER), and precision.

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Figure 4-30 Checking the Acreage, Square Feet, Perimeter, and Precision Whatever the distance error is, the traverse will be evenly dispersed through the legs or points of the traverse, making the precision perfect. It is very important that the last point in the random points file should be the accepted point. The second-to-last traverse point in the file should be the point shot to the accepted point at the end of the traverse.

Figure 4-31 Performing a Com Rule Adjustment You will now perform a com rule adjustment. 23. Press and tap . The display shows Done. 24. Press <Esc> to clear the message. Notice that the precision is now “perfect.”

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Figure 4-32 Com Rule Adjustment You will now make a change in the boundary. A new corner has been agreed upon as S 71° 40 W 220 feet from point 4, as shown in Figure 4-31 on page 100. To eliminate the old point 5, which is near 1, and store the new point 5, reoccupy point 4 and traverse the new line to point 5: 25. Press <SETUP>, key in 5, and press c ! for Next Number (NN). This sets the next number (NN) to 5 so that whenever the next point is stored, it is stored at point 5. 26. Press 4 then tap to occupy point 4. The display now reads 5-4-1 NN 5. ( that the middle number is the occupied point, or where the instrument is setup.) 27. Press 3, then tap to make 3 your backsight. The display now reads 3-4-1 NN 5. 28. Press . 29. Key in 71.4 and tap . Key in 3 (quadrant number) and press !. You can use the shortcut by keying in 371.4 and skipping the screen asking for the quadrant number, saving you a keystroke. 30. Key in 220 and tap . Since point 5 was already stored, the data collector beeps and prompts:

POINT 5 USED OVERWRITE POINT? 31. Press ! to overwrite point 5.

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Figure 4-33 Traversing to Point 5 ! If you get a prompt that says POINT # USED OVERWRITE POINT? and you wish to store at another point number, key in the new point number and press !. If you do not wish to overwrite the point, press <Esc> and !. You will now find the bearing and distance from point 5 to point 1 and store it at point 6. 32. Key in 5 <SPACE> 1 and press .

Figure 4-34 Finding the Bearing and Distance for Point 6 33. Press <SETUP>, key in 5, and tap (if you are not occupying that point already). 34. Press , key in 484.0952, and tap . Or, you can go the long way and key in 84.0952 on this screen, then 4 for the quadrant number on the next screen. 35. Key in 447.78 and tap . Point 6 is stored. You will now find the error from 6 to 1. 36. Key in 6 <SPACE> 1 and press .

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Figure 4-35 Finding the Error from Point 6 to Point 1 You will now find the new acreage by using the random points file. This file will list the point numbers of the boundary, where the closing point and the first point with the “perfect” coordinates will be listed last. 37. Press . The data last entered displays. 38. Press <Esc> to clear the old data. 39. Key in 1.6 <SPACE> 1 and press !. All points from 1 through 6 are defined by 1.6. 40. Tap .

Figure 4-36 Displaying the Acres, Square Feet, and Precision You will now insert a curve at point 5 as the PI (point of intersection) with a tangent distance of 110 feet. First, you will find the delta at the PI at point 5 and use (Compute Angle Right) to find the deflection angle: 41. Press <MORE> (Allegro T key, Titan U key, JETT O key), , key in 4 <SPACE> 5, and tap . This gives you the back azimuth when occupying 5 and looking back to point 4. 42. Key in 5 <SPACE> 1 and tap .

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This gives you the forward azimuth when occupying 5 and looking at point 1. The delta angle is 24° 10’ 07”.

Figure 4-37 Finding the Delta Angle at the PI at Point 5

Figure 4-38 Delta Angle 43. To occupy 4 and traverse from 4 toward 5 for 110 feet to the PC, press <SETUP>. Key in 4, tap , key in 3, tap , and then press . 44. Key in 4 <SPACE> 5 and tap .

Figure 4-39 Entering the Azimuth Between Points 4 and 5 45. Key in 110 and tap .

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This stores point 7. It is the PC, or Point of Curvature.

Figure 4-40 Entering the Horizontal Distance Between Points 4 and 5 You will now compute the radius point and PT point. 46. Press (Allegro Q key, Titan R key, JETT a U). This displays the Curve soft key menu. 47. Key in 110 and tap (for tangent). 48. Key in 24.1008 and tap <›> (for delta).

Figure 4-41 Entering the Tangent 49. Tap . The angles shown after RAD (Radius), TAN, and CRD (Chord) are the azimuths from the radius point to the PC (point of curvature), the azimuth along the tangent from the PC to the PI, and the azimuth along the chord from the PC to the PT.

Figure 4-42 Entering the Delta 50. Tap <STORE>. 105

Figure 4-43 Horizontal Curves You will now check to see if point 9 is correct. 51. Key in 5 <SPACE> 9 and press .

Figure 4-44 Checking Point 9 You will now find the new acreage. 52. Press . 53. Press <Esc> to remove old information in the Random Points list. 54. Key in 1.4 <SPACE> "7 <SPACE> 8 <SPACE> 9" <SPACE> 6 <SPACE> 1. The display should look like this: 1.4 “7 8 9” 6 1. 55. Press !. 56. Tap <prec>.

Figure 4-45 Finding the New Acreage

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Figure 4-46 Northern Point Computation You will now cut a lot off the west side of this parcel. First, you will compute a point on the north side parallel to the west side using point 9 on the south side. 57. Press <Χ> for Intersections (Allegro R key, Titan S key, JETT U key). The Intersect menu displays. 58. To define the first line, key in 9 and tap (for point #1).

Figure 4-47 Defining the First Point on the First Line 59. Key in 1 <SPACE> 2 and tap (for azimuth #1). 60. Define the second line by keying in 2 and tapping . 61. Key in 3 and tap (point on line).

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Figure 4-48 Defining the Second Point on the Second Line 62. Tap <store> to store a new point at the intersection.

Copy JOB1 To copy JOB1 to a job named EXAMPLE, complete the following steps. 1. Press <JOB>.

Figure 4-49 Jobs Screen 2. Tap . 3. Highlight the job you want to copy and Press !. If this is the only job you have in the data collector, it will already be highlighted. 4. Type the new job name: EXAMPLE and press !. You are now working with the job you copied. Any changes you make are made to EXAMPLE, not JOB1.

View Coordinates To view the coordinates, follow the steps below.

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1. Press (Allegro C key, JETT V key). 2. Tap . Point 1 is displayed. 3. Tap for point two. Tap for point three, etc.

Figure 4-50 Point 1-3 Coordinates To view the lowest point number stored, tap To view the highest point number stored, tap <ENDP> As you can see, viewing coordinates is very simple.

Inverse by Coordinates SMI allows you to inverse using coordinates. This will be illustrated by inversing from point 2 to 3 using the coordinates of these points as shown in View Coordinates on page 108. This operation will inverse between two coordinate pairs without storing them. 1. Key in 5193.1852 and press !. 2. Key in 5051.7638 and press !. 3. Key in 5213.5222 and press !. 4. Key in 5591.3807 and press !. 5. Press a . 109

Figure 4-51 Inversing by Coordinates ! The soft keys at the bottom do not change when this command is used. The soft keys are the same as the last soft keys displayed. In this case, you happened to be in the menu, so those soft keys display. If you do have the points stored, as you do here, it is much easier to inverse by point number. Simply key in 2 <SPACE> 3 and press . The same information as displayed in Figure 4-51 on page 110 is shown, except at the top, where the display shows the points used in the inverse. ! Inversing by point number is much easier and faster, and you are much less likely to make an error. ! The only time to inverse by coordinates is when the coordinates are not stored by point number, and when you do not wish to store them.

Electronic Data Entry In Inputting Points Manually on page 90, you were given examples where <SIDS> , and <SHOT> were pressed and you were prompted for slope distance, zenith angle, and angle right. For electronic data entry, select your instrument by pressing <SETUP> . Then choose the manufacturer and model. You may need to press to see the manufacturer and/or model of your instrument. Flag I displays to the left of SMI when you have chosen an instrument. If you have chosen your instrument and wish to enter data manually, it is not necessary to switch to <MAN1>. You can press a <5> on the Allegro, JETT or Titan. This toggles to <MAN1> mode. When you do this, the I flag disappears.

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Figure 4-52 Instrument Mode Off / Instrument Mode On

Transformation Under (Allegro S key, Titan T key, JETT N key) is the Transformation ( ) function. This function use can be used to rotate, translate, and scale coordinates. You can rotate, translate, or scale or use any combination of these operations at the same time.

Rotate to the State Plane Direction, Translate to the State Plane Coordinates, and Scale from Feet to Meters This example will show you how to rotate, translate, and scale at the same time. ! You are now in the copied job that was called EXAMPLE. This rotation, translation, and scaling leaves JOB 1 intact. At the end of this example, we will show: •

The State Plane Coordinates in meters for point 3 will be: North: 12,573,465.122 East: 7,442,381.498

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The State Plane direction from point 3 to point 4 will report S 19°23’30” E.

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The EXAMPLE job is in feet. You will convert it to meters. The scale factor for converting from feet to meters is 0.3048006096 (U.S. foot) or 0.3048 (International foot).

You will first determine all of the points that need to be transformed. 1. Press <SETUP>. Then, key in 500 and press a (the Enter key). For First Available Point.

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If this function sees a point number on the stack, it determines if a point is stored at that location. If it is stored, it searches forward to the first free point. If it is not stored, it searches backward until it finds the first free point after a stored point. The display should read 6-1-4 NN 11. This gives a Next Number of 11. This verifies that the last number used was 10. So the points you will transform are from point 1 to point 10. 2. Press . 3. Press <Esc> to remove the old random points file. Here you define all of the point numbers that will be translated. It is OK if you define points that have not been stored. They will be ignored. 4. Key in 1.10 and press ! (points 1 through 10 are to be transformed). 5. Tap . #

If Elevations are turned off, the message WILL ERASE ELEV! displays. This indicates that the point transformed while Elevations are off will be given an elevation of 0.

Figure 4-53 Transformation Screen 6. Tap <›NEZ>. 7. Key in the old incorrect point number (3) and tap . 8. Press .

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Figure 4-54 Coordinates of Point 3 9. Key in the new North coordinate of 12573465.122 and tap . 10. Key in the new East coordinate of 7442381.498 and tap