(This functionality is available with the Input / Output module)
The default communications settings are designed to work effectively if the TDS software is set up as follows.
| File type | RAW or CRD |
| IR/wire | Wire |
| Baud rate | 9600 |
| Parity | None |
Transferring data from the TDS software
Ensure that you have carried out the appropriate steps in the procedure for Processing a Field Survey up to the step for initiating the transfer of the data. Then carry out the following steps in the TDS software.
- From the TDS main (G to S) menu, select S to display the File Transfer Screen.
- Use the arrow keys to set the File type, IR/wire, Baud rate and Parity to the settings shown above.
- Press the SEND function key to initiate the data transfer.
Transferring co-ordinate data to the TDS software
Use the Output/Data Recorder command to put the system in a ready state to send co-ordinates to the TDS.
A dialog box should be displayed asking if the data recorder is ready to receive data. Then carry out the following steps.
- In the TDS software;
- From the TDS main (G to S) menu, select S to display the File Transfer Screen.
- Use the arrow keys to set the File type to CRD. Set IR/wire, Baud rate and Parity to the settings shown above.
- In the system;
Select the OK button in the dialog box. - In the TDS software;
Press the RECV function key to initiate the data transfer.