MapStar LPS/Terra Sync (Ver 1 & 2)
Quick Reference Guide
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Impulse 200 Setup
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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 (left Fire button toggle). Toggle the D on when using the 
Impulse alone for R/L offsets to a line feature.

3. Return to the HD screen.

4. Connect the MapStar CM cable from the serial port on the back 
panel to the right port on the CM.


MapStar CM Setup
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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. Connect the download cable from the left port on the CM to the 
proper External Sensor port on the Pro XL, XR or XRS system: 

TDC1: the short, "ESP" cable coming from the receiver pack 
TDC2: one of the DB9 ports on top of the data collector
TSC1: either Top or Bottom port of the data collector

4. Remember to position the GPS antenna at least 18 cm (7") above 
the top of the CM using the short rod section and quick-release 
connector. Secure the antenna wire in a fixed location on the system.

5. Perform a calibration once ALL equipment is in place.

6. In the North SEL menu, ensure the Declination (d) and Absolute (A) 
are set to 0.0 (zero) deg. and return to the North compass loop.


MapStar AE Setup
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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 either 
the Top or Bottom port on the TSC1.

5. Reference the AE to a known Azimuth at every setup point. You can
use the Way Point Navigation function in Terra Sync to do this, 
just make sure the distance between your 2 points is ~ 300 m (1000').
Note whether you are using a Magnetic or True (+ declination) Azimuth.


Terra Sync Setup
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1. In the Setup Menu, choose Logging Settings / Laser Port and select 
the proper COM port on your CE machine, i.e. COM1 or COM2 on the TSCe
or the CF port in the expansion pack of an iPAQ is COM4.
	Version 2.2: choose Setup / External Sensors; check Laser
	and select COM port under Properties.

2. In the Setup Menu, choose Units / Distance and select Feet or Meters
to match the Impulse setting.

3. Also in the Units menu, choose Angle Units and select Degrees or 
Grads to match the Impulse & MapStar settings.

4. Also in the Units menu, choose North Reference: True and Magnetic 
Declination: Auto. This will assume an uncorrected azimuth 
from the Laser system and automatically apply the proper declination 
for your current location (recommended). *NOTE: when using the MapStar
Angle Encoder, you will most likely reference it to a True Azimuth so
the Magnetic Declination option should be set to 0 (zero).

5. From the Data Menu, open a file and choose to either Update or 
Collect Features. When viewing or logging a point, the Laser offset 
will be automatically received.
	Version 2.2: choose Options / Offset and then the desired 
	offset method before taking a shot.

6. If you want to view the Laser data, under the Options menu click 
on Offset and you will see fields for Bearing (M or T), HD and VD. 
These fields will populate when a string from the Laser system is sent.


*** It is advisable to "check in" on a known Azimuth prior to data 
collection. If using two points logged with the Pro X? GPS, use a 
baseline of at least 300 m (1000'). If there is a small rotation to be 
applied, enter it in the N SEL menu of the CM as an Absolute (A) offset.


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.