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FAQ | SingularXYZ TS1000 Total Station – Part 2 Data Import and Export

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In our previous blog, we covered basic settings such as modifying the system language, NEZ/ENZ display, and instrument constant [Click here to read the previous chapter]. This blog will continue by introducing how to use a USB stick to import and export data, which is a crucial aspect of surveying data management.

Our TS1000 total station supports data transfer via USB stick, with formats including GTS (standard Topcon data format) and SSS (point name, N, E, Z, code) format.

Q1: Data Export

1. Switch on the Total Station, and click MENU button to enter the menu interface.

TS1000 angle display with the Menu button highlighted

2. Click F3 (MEMORY MGR.).

TS1000 main menu including Memory Manager

3. Click F4 (P↓) to go to the next page, and select F3 (THUMB DRIVE).

TS1000 memory management pages and Thumb Drive option

4. Click F1 (EXPORT FILE).

TS1000 Thumb Drive menu with Export File and Import File

5. Select the data to be exported by clicking on F1 (MEAS. DATA) or F2 (COORD. DATA).

Choosing measurement or coordinate data for TS1000 export

6. In this screen, select the project file from which you want to export data and then click F4 (ENTER).

Selecting the source file for TS1000 data export

7. Select the format of the data to be exported by clicking on F1 (GTS FORMAT) or F2 (SSS FORMAT).

Choosing GTS or SSS export format on the TS1000

8. Click F3 (YES) to export the data.

Confirming measurement-data export on the TS1000

9. The exported data can be checked on a USB stick.

Exported GT7, GTS, PTS and XYZ files

Q2: Data Import

1. Follow the data export steps to enter the THUMB DRIVE interface and click F2 (IMPORT FILE).

TS1000 Thumb Drive menu before file import

2. Select the name of the data to be imported from the USB stick by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard of the total station, then click F4 (IMPT).

Selecting an XYZ file with the TS1000 arrow keys

3. Select the project file into which the data is to be imported by clicking on F2 (LIST) and then click on F4 (ENTER).

Entering a destination filename for imported TS1000 data

4. Click F3 (YES) to successfully import the data.

Confirming coordinate import and viewing the completed message

These steps cover the basics of importing and exporting data on the TS1000 total station via USB stick. In our next blog, we will delve into converting other data formats to further enhance your surveying experience with our product.

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