Topcon MSAX EDM and Motor Settings (ARTICLE)

To properly use a Topcon MSAX total station in an automated setting, you need to ensure the EDM(Electronic Distance Measurement) Sensor and Motor settings are set correctly to return the measurements needed by the control software.

On the Total Station screen, tap the config icon.

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Then select the 9.Motor menu. Set the following settings:

Auto AIM

Fine

Measure ACC

Advanced

Track Setting

Search

Srch Method

G.S

TURN

60"


Then go back to the Config menu select the EDM menu and set the following settings:

Dist mode Fine S
Reflector Prism
Prism Const  
Aperture  
Llum. Hold  
Light  
Light Pattern