Anyone familiar with using this instrument in reflectorless, having it take shots on a 50' grid, automatically ?
I'm not but have been "told" it does this...
> Anyone familiar with using this instrument in reflectorless, having it take shots on a 50' grid, automatically ?
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> I'm not but have been "told" it does this...
The TSC's have the software to do a grid using the 5600 series. It can be either a rectangular area (with density of shots) or a line and offsets at set station intervals. The reflectorless is functional with this SW. I have one (no robo) and it will 'scan' in either mode. Which is pretty nice.
I use my 5600 in reflectorless mode all the time. I use a TSC2 with Controller, and believe it will do auto distance. I have used this feature in robotic mode for both grid type topo's and linear features.
However, I would be kind of hesitant to set it on auto distance mode while reflectorless, since you do not know what it would be shooting to. Besides, I don't really understand the benefit, since the reflectorless feature allows you to not have to walk around - just point and shoot as you aim it.
But maybe I'm missing something here??
Topo without vegetation like on cut slopes is the main reason I use it. Or flat surfaces without many grade breaks. Though I usually pick up the GB's as a separate item. Parking lots and soffits are another example. It has a nice way to grid out an area that is easily specified. In Reflectorless mode it still has pretty good range 300' to maybe 500' if the surface has good bounceback.
I am a little confused about the "you do not know what it would be shooting to." since you can specify exactly the area required? To do a rectangular area is just 3 location shots then specify a 5x5 or 10x10, etc gridding. Or maybe its the character of the shot like "AC" "OG" "top slope" etc. These are prespecified before the routine is begun.
Maybe I'm missing something?
Just a reference to the fact that shooting a building corner, utility pole, rock face slope, or anything else you don't feel like walking too that you guesstimate to be, say 300 ft away. The DC shows it only 50' because it picked up a twig or leaf or bird or anything else that is unintended. Just a caution.
I'd just be hesitant to try and use it like a scanner or some other short cut to save 15 minutes of field time. Buy a scanner if that's what you need.
Okay Now I get it. Yes in high foliage areas that would be a problem.
I agree that it doesn't take the place of a scanner. I work with a Leica C10 and there is no comparison. But for simple grid, the 5600 and TSC2 will do it on the quick.