MapStar System Setup Quick Reference Guide The following settings will automatically output a valid Criterion 400 data string from the Impulse 200/MapStar system upon completion of a measurement. Impulse 200 Setup ----------------- 1. In the System Menu, choose ON for the Auto Download option. 2. Also in the System Menu, the next option is for Output Format. Choose CR400 and make sure there is no D on the right side of the screen (toggle with left Fire button). Toggle the D on when using the Impulse alone. 3. Return to the HD screen. 4. Connect the MapStar cable from the serial port on the back panel to the proper port on the MapStar module. MapStar CM Setup ---------------- 1. In the System Menu, set the Download option to Auto. 2. Also in the System Menu, the next screen is the Upload option. Choose Appnd, which will insert the Azimuth reading into the string. 3. In the North SEL menu, ensure the declination is set to the proper local value and return to the North compass loop. 4. Connect the download cable from the "far" or left port on the CM to the external data collection device. MapStar AE Setup ---------------- 1. In the System Menu, set the Download option to Auto. 2. Also in the System Menu, the next screen is the Upload option. Choose Appnd, which will insert the Angle reading into the string. 3. Also in the System Menu, set the data output format to Cr400. 4. Connect the download cable from the Data port on the AE to the external data collection device. 5. Reference the AE using one of the three methods available from the "Shoot Backisght" screen. All of the above parameters will be saved in memory when you shut down the individual devices. If you lose communication at any time, go through this check list again to make sure all settings are correct, battery power is sufficient and that all cables are connected properly.