OPERATION MANUAL - Scintrex

Initializing Field ParametersSetting Up Survey OptionsKey options that you will need to set up or consider setting up include theread time, cycle time and auto station increment.They can be set up with either the options menu or immediately prior to themeasurement using the F1 key that appears on the right of themain measuring screen (i.e. STATION DESIGNATION screen). For moreinformation on setting these parameters, please see Chapter 2, “Setting UpYour Instrument” and “Using the Options Screen” on page 2-18.Working with Station Designation SystemsBefore you can begin your survey, you will need to provide startingcoordinates, or line and station values (depending on the station designationsystem you are using).Depending on how you have set up your survey, you may have to incrementyour stations and lines manually or they may be incremented automatically.The station numbering scheme is determined by the station designation modethat you have selected.• If you select the Auto station inc. feature in the Options menu, the stationnumber is automatically incremented by an amount equal to the Stationseparation entry• If you disable the feature, you can change the station number by editingstations or lines, or by using the arrow keys to change the station setting byan amount equal to the station separation entryThis section describes how to edit each of the four types of modes manually.For more information on selecting a station designation system andexamples, see Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your Instrument” and the topic“Specifying a Station Designation System” on page 2-8.OperationsPRESSON / OFFPress the ON / OFF key.The screen that the system will display depends onthe station designation system you have selected, asper the topic “Specifying a Station DesignationSystem” on page 2-8.3-3CG-5 Manual - part # 867700 Revision 2