Total Station and Ranger Compatibility

I have questions about older systems compatibility.?ÿ I have recently acquired a Wild/Heerbrugg TC1000.?ÿ A long time ago, I think late 1987 or early 1988, I tested this instrument along with 2 others when, at the time, the company I worked for wanted to purchase our first Total Station.?ÿ This was my first "love" when it came to survey instruments.?ÿ

My first question is:?ÿ I want to get a used TDS Ranger to use with this Gun.?ÿ Are they compatible??ÿ If so, do I have to go back as far as the N687 or can I get one that uses both a Serial Port (for Data Collection) and USB for Computer Connectivity??ÿ Like a Trimble TSC2?