SETX

SFX Dial-Up Program

PROGRAM EXPLANATIONS

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SFX Dial-Up Software for SETX.

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How to read this manual

The SETX comes equipped with 3 manuals for operation information:
1. SFX Dial-Up Program Explanations (SETX) (this manual)

: Explains how to send and receive data

using the SFX function

2. Operators Manual: Explains basic operation and functions of the total station.
3. SDR Software Reference Manual (SETX)

: explains advanced measurement operations using the

SETX in Program mode, and methods for managing measured data.

For switching between modes on the SETX, see "1.2 Mode Structure".
For information on key operation and using the SETX screen, see Chapter 5. BASIC OPERATION of the Operators Manual for your total station.

Symbols
The following conventions are used in this manual.
[Softkey]

Indicates softkeys on the display.

{KEY}

Indicates a keyboard key that causes an immediate action.

Examples: {1}, {F1}, {ESC}, {Y}, {N}. If you must press multiple
keys to initiate an action, the combination will be shown with a
plus sign between the keystrokes; for example, {FUNC CTRL} +
{I}.

Contents

Indicates the content in each window.

Indicates precautions and important items, which should be read

before operation.

Indicates the manual or chapter title to refer to for additional information.

Indicates supplementary explanations.

&

Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.

<Dial-up>

Indicates screen titles.

Notes regarding manual style

Except where stated, SETX means SET1X/2X/3X/5X in this manual.
The text, items, and tabs displayed on the total station can be modified by the user. Those used in this manual
are the factory settings. For more information, see Chapter 20. CHANGING THE SETTINGS of the Operators
Manual for your total station.
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Contents
1. Product Outline ......................................................................................................1
1.1

SFX Functions .................................................................................................................... 1

1.2

Mode Structure ................................................................................................................... 2

2. Connecting All Equipment .....................................................................................3

2.1

Necessary Items................................................................................................................. 3

2.2

Connecting All Equipment .................................................................................................. 4

3. Dial-Up Connection................................................................................................5
3.1

Booting Up and Quitting ..................................................................................................... 5

3.2

Setting Communication Settings ........................................................................................ 5

3.3

Registering an E-mail Address ........................................................................................... 8

4. Sending and Receiving E-mail...............................................................................9

4.1

Sending E-mail (Coordinate Data/JOB Data) ..................................................................... 9

4.2

Receiving E-mail with the Surveying Instrument (Coordinate Data)................................. 11

4.3

FTP Server Connection (Coordinate Data/JOB Data)...................................................... 12

4.4

Sending E-mail to the Surveying Instrument .................................................................... 17

4.5

Receiving E-mail from the Surveying Instrument ............................................................. 18

5. Error Messages ...................................................................................................19

6. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................21

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1. PRODUCT OUTLINE
1.1

SFX Functions

The SFX Dial-up program allows the operator to connect the total station to a cellular phone in order to
exchange data by connecting to an FTP server or to transfer data as email attachments between the
surveying instrument and a computer, while in the field. Coordinate data transferred to the total station
in this way can be added into JOB data in Program mode.
All data needed for surveying can be exchanged at the worksite.
Ex.1

As data can be sent to a computer via e-mail, there is no need to return to the office to hand
over surveyed data.

Ex. 2

All data needed for surveying can be transferred via e-mail so there is no need to waste time
downloading before heading for the worksite.

Ex. 3

Ex. 4

Surveyed data can be sent promptly back to the office for processing allowing the operator to
get feedback on the quality of the surveyed data quickly and without having to leave the
worksite. The operator can respond to deficiencies in the data much faster as a result.
Coordinate data can be exchanged between total stations using the SFX function allowing
greater flexibility when allocating tasks in the field.

A program designed to allow Internet provider information, e-mail address, and FTP server
information to be set on an operators PC is available free of charge. For details, ask your Sokkia
agent.

Computer (at office)

Total station 1
JOB data
JOB data
Coordinate data
JOB data

Internet

Coordinate data

Total station 2

Coordinate data

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1.2

Mode Structure

Basic mode C Operators Manual

Meas Mode (Navigable with tabs)

Status screen
EDM

TILT

EDM

MENU OFFSET

TILT

MENU OFFSET

MLM

MLM

C Operators Manual
COperators Manual 5.2 Display

Menu mode

Chapters 14-19

Functions

[Version]
[OK] {ESC}
{SETTINGS}
Configuration Mode

C Operators Manual

TLT-OFS

Chapter 20
Settings mode
Program mode

C Operators Manual

{PROGRAM}

5.4 SETTINGS Mode

C SDR Software
Reference Manual
(SETX)

{ SETTINGS }

TLT-OFS

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Switching between modes is not possible during distance measurement.

2. CONNECTING ALL EQUIPMENT

2.1

Necessary Items

The following items are necessary in order to use the SFX dial-up program with the surveying instrument.
Internet provider service

An Internet provider service is necessary in order to be able to send and receive e-mail. The
access details supplied by your provider are input when configuring the e-mail settings on
the surveying instrument.
When using Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth equipped cellular phone
When using a modem
Cellular phone with built-in modem
Interface cable
Dedicated optional accessory for connecting the surveying instrument and your cellular phone.

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Sokkia cannot guarantee that all cellular phones with built-in modems are compatible with

the SFX system. Therefore, to check the compatibility of your cellular phone, please consult
your Sokkia agent.

2. CONNECTING ALL EQUIPMENT

2.2

Connecting All Equipment

Connect all equipment as shown below. Make sure that the power of both the surveying instrument and
the cellular phone is off before connecting.
When using Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth equipped
cellular phone

When using a modem

Combined communications and
power supply connector

Serial
reverse
adapter

Interface cable for your

cellular phone

EDC120/EDC121

Public
telephone
Fixed-line
telephone

Modem

C For connecting the cellular phone to the dedicated interface cable, see the operator's manual for
your cellular phone/interface cable.

3. DIAL-UP CONNECTION
3.1

Booting Up and Quitting

XPROCEDURE Booting up
1. Select Dial-up from the Functions menu.

The following cannot be operated while dial-up

is in progress.
{SETTINGS}
Status bar
Power OFF

XPROCEDURE Quitting
1. Press {ESC} repeatedly to return to Program mode.

3.2

Setting Communication Settings

Internet provider information must be registered on the surveying instrument in order to use the e-mail
function.
Registering Internet provider information
Communication settings

$ Saving settings
All settings are saved when the operator quits the program. SFX will function according to these
new and modified settings once the program has been shut down then rebooted.

3. DIAL-UP CONNECTION

XPROCEDURE

Registering Internet provider information

1. Press [Config] in <Dial-up Send Mail>/<Dial-up Receive

Mail> to display <Dial-up ISP Config>

2. Set the following items. The information marked with *

is supplied by your Internet provider. For any inquiries
regarding this information, ask your Internet provider.
Phone 1 to 3*
Input the telephone number for the access point. Up to 3 telephone numbers may be registered.
Spaces and hyphens may be omitted.
PPP login*
Input the ISP connection login name.
PPP password*
Input the ISP connection password.
IP address*
Input the IP address when allocated. When using an address automatically assigned by the server
input "0.0.0.0.".
DNS1, DNS2*
Input the primary (DNS1) and secondary (DNS2) addresses for the DNS server.
POP server*
Input the POP server name using no more than 64 characters.
SMTP server*
Input the SMTP server name using no more than 64 characters.
Mail address*
Input the e-mail address allocated to that instrument.
POP login*
Input the login name for the POP server using no more than 64 characters.

3. DIAL-UP CONNECTION

POP password*
Input the POP server password using no more than 64 characters.
Timeout
Set the timeout, in seconds, for the connection to the server.
Leave on server
Check the check box to leave received e-mail on the server. To delete received e-mail, clear the box.
POP before SMTP
Check the box to activate user authentication.
3. Press [OK] on page 3 to finish settings.

XPROCEDURE Communication Settings

1. Press [COM] in a Config screen to display <Dial-up

COM Config>.

2. Select a device in Device, then set communication

settings.
A Bluetooth device that has already been registered
can also be selected in Device.
C Operators Manual 11.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology

$
Check PC COM when connecting to a computer

using Sokkias configuration software in order to

register provider and mail address information.
3. Press [OK] on page 3 to finish settings.

3. DIAL-UP CONNECTION

3.3

Registering an E-mail Address

Register the outgoing e-mail address (no more than 64 characters) beforehand. Up to 3 e-mail
addresses can be registered.

$ Saving settings
All settings are saved when the operator quits the program. SFX will function according to these
new and modified settings once the program has been shut down then rebooted.

XPROCEDURE
1. Press [Address] in <Dial-up ISP Config> or <Dial-up COM
Config> to display <Dial-up Mail Address Config>.

All the currently registered e-mail addresses are

displayed.

2. Input the e-mail address and press [OK] on page 3 to

finish settings.

Press [ISP] on page 2 to continue registering Internet provider information.

Press [COM] on page 2 to continue communication settings.
Press [SendMail] on page 1 to send an e-mail.
Press [RecvMail] on page 1 to receive e-mail.

4. SENDING AND RECEIVING E-MAIL

4.1

Sending E-mail (Coordinate Data/JOB Data)

Coordinate data and JOB data can be sent from the surveying instrument as e-mail attachments.
When using Bluetooth wireless technology for SFX communication, complete Bluetooth settings before
starting transmission.
C Operators Manual 11. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

XPROCEDURE
1. Press [SendMail] in page 1 of a Config screen to display <Dial-up Send Mail>.

2. Select a data format from Format.

3. Highlight the JOB to be sent from JOB and press

[YES] to confirm selection. Press [NO] to cancel
selection.
Multiple JOBs can be selected.
Press [ALL] to select all JOBs.
Press [Create] when JOB selection is complete.

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Do not select multiple JOBs with the same name.

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4. Highlight a destination address in Address and press

[YES] to confirm selection. Press [NO] to cancel
selection.
Multiple destination addresses can be selected.
Press [ALL] to select all addresses.
Press [NEXT] when address selection is complete.

5. Select a device in Device.

6. Select an access point telephone number from

Phone.

7. Press [Connect] to start transmission. PPP dialing...

is displayed.

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8. The name of the JOB, data format, and the number of

records currently being transmitted is displayed on the
screen during transmission.
Multiple JOBs are sent one JOB per e-mail.
When all selected JOBs have been successfully
transmitted, SFX disconnects from the Internet and
returns to the screen in step 1. The cellular phone display returns to the standby screen.
Pressing [Disc] during transmission will forcibly cut
the connection and stop transmission. The transmission of the JOB being transmitted at that point may not
be successfully completed as a result.

4.2

Receiving E-mail with the Surveying Instrument (Coordinate

Data)

After reading in a coordinate file sent as an e-mail attachment in SDR format, the surveying instrument
records it as coordinate data at the end of the currently selected JOB.

XPROCEDURE
1. Press [RecvMail] in <Dial-up Send Mail> or page 1 of
a Config screen to display <Dial-up Receive Mail>.

2. Select a device in Device and an access point telephone number from Phone.
C "3.2 Setting Communication Settings"

3. Press [Connect] to start reception. PPP dialing... is

displayed.

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When a connection has been established the following

message is displayed and reception starts.

4. SFX will automatically search the server for all e-mail

for the surveying instrument. A list of all incoming email with csv/sdr data file attachments and the
respective data type will be listed on the screen.

5. Highlight the desired coordinate data in Maillist and

press [YES] to confirm selection. Press [NO] to cancel
selection.
Multiple sets of coordinate data can be selected.
Press [ALL] to select all JOBs.

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SDR data and CSV data cannot be read in at the
same time. Make sure that selected files are either
all SDR or all CSV data.
Press [Recv] when data selection is complete.
The number of records currently being read in is displayed on the screen as the e-mail containing the
attached data is being received.
Pressing [Disc] during transmission will forcibly cut
the connection and stop transmission. All the data
being received at that point will be lost.
When all selected data have been successfully
transmitted, SFX disconnects from the Internet, the
cellular phone display returns to the standby screen
and data is recorded. Once data has been recorded,
the display returns to the screen in step 1.

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4.3

FTP Server Connection (Coordinate Data/JOB Data)

The surveying instrument accesses an office or PC FTP server in order to write or read in JOB data or
coordinate data.

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The file to be sent is converted to SDR format and written to the server as "Job Name.sdr".
When a file with the same name already exists on the server, a letter (from a to z) is appended to the
end of the most recent file name (JOB name).
The surveying instrument can only read in files with the file extensions ".sdr" and .csv.
From the files with the extension ".sdr", only coordinate data is read in. The surveying instrument
records it as coordinate data at the end of the currently selected JOB.

XPROCEDURE Writing (sending) a file

1. Press [FTP con] in <Dial-up Send Mail> to display
<Dial-up FTP Server>.
2. Select the relevant server in FTPserver.

3. Press [Connect] to start reception. FTP connecting... is displayed.

When a connection has been established the following

screen is displayed.
Press [SendFile].

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4. Select a data format from Format.

5. Highlight the JOB to be sent from JOB and press

[YES] to confirm selection. Press [NO] to cancel
selection.
Multiple JOBs can be selected.
Press [ALL] to select all JOBs.
Press [Send] when JOB selection is complete to start
transmission.

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Do not select multiple JOBs with the same name.
The name of the JOB currently being transmitted and
the number of records (JOB data records, coordinate
points) successfully transmitted are displayed on the
screen during transmission.
Pressing [Disc] during transmission will forcibly cut
the connection and stop transmission. All the data
being received at that point will be lost.
When all selected data have been successfully
transmitted, data is recorded and SFX returns to the
second screen in step 3. Further files can now be sent
or read in.

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XPROCEDURE Reading in (receiving) a file

1. Press [FTP con] in <Dial-up Send Mail> to display
<Dial-up FTP Server>.
2. Select the relevant server in FTPserver.

3. Press [Connect] to start reception. FTP connecting... is displayed.

When a connection has been established the following

screen is displayed.
Press [RecvFile].

4. SFX will automatically search the server for all data

files for the surveying instrument. A list of all csv/sdr
data files and the respective data type will be listed on
the screen.

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5. Highlight the desired file in File and press [YES] to

confirm selection. Press [NO] to cancel selection.
Multiple sets of data can be selected.
Press [ALL] to select all JOBs.

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SDR data and CSV data cannot be read in at the
same time. Make sure that selected files are either
all SDR or all CSV data.
Press [Recv] when data selection is complete to start
transmission.
The name of the file currently being read in and the
number of coordinate points in the current file are displayed.
When all selected files have been successfully
read in, data is recorded and SFX returns to the second screen in step 3. Further files can now be read in
or sent.
Pressing [Disc] during transmission will forcibly cut
the connection and stop transmission. All the data
being received at that point will be lost.

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4.4

Sending E-mail to the Surveying Instrument

E-mail is sent from the computer to the surveying instrument using standard e-mail programs.
The method for sending an e-mail from the computer to the surveying instrument is the same as that for
sending a normal e-mail.
Compose an e-mail addressed to the address assigned to the surveying instrument.
So that the surveying instrument can distinguish which e-mails to receive, input "SDR>" or CSV>
followed by a user-specified title in the subject line.

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Text input in the body of the message will not be displayed on the surveying instrument.
Even if multiple files are attached to a single e-mail, the surveying instrument can only receive the first
attachment.
SDR-format coordinate data appended as an attachment. The file extension for attachment files should
be ".sdr".

The surveying instrument selects incoming e-mail with a subject line starting with SDR> or CSV> and
displays them in a list.
C For more details on sending and receiving e-mails, see the operators manual for your e-mail
program.

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4.5

Receiving E-mail from the Surveying Instrument

The method for receiving an e-mail from the surveying instrument on a computer is the same as that for
receiving a normal e-mail.
The subject line of the e-mail sent from the surveying instrument will be in the format "SDR>JOB Name."
or CSV>JOB Name., and the file name of the attached e-mail in the format, "JOB name.sdr" or "JOB
name.csv".
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 Example

CFor more details on sending and receiving e-mails, see the operators manual for your e-mail
program.

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5. ERROR MESSAGES
The following is a list of the error messages displayed by the surveying instrument and the meaning of
each message. If the same error message is repeated or if any message not shown below appears, the
instrument has malfunctioned. Contact your Sokkia agent.
Message

Cause

Bluetooth Parameter
Error

A Bluetooth connection
could not be established.

Check settings.

Bluetooth Timeout

A Bluetooth connection
could not be established.

Check that the Bluetooth device(s) is switched

on and the settings are correct.

Connection aborted

A Bluetooth connection
could not be established.

Check that the Bluetooth device(s) is switched

on and the settings are correct.

CSV Import Err (DLL)

An error occurred while

converting the attached
file.

Check the format of the attached file.

File Read Err

An error occurred while

reading in a file from the
FTP server.

Try again. If the problem persists, contact the

administrator of your FTP server.

File ReadOpen Err

An error occurred while

trying to open a file on
the FTP server.

Try again. If the problem persists, contact the

administrator of your FTP server.

File Write Err

An error occurred while

writing a file to the FTP
server.

Try again. If the problem persists, contact the

administrator of your FTP server.

FTP Change Dir Err

An error occurred while

trying to move a directory on the FTP server.

Try again. If the problem persists, contact the

administrator of your FTP server.

FTP Connect Err

An error occurred while

connecting to the FTP
server.

Check the FTP server settings and try again. If

the problem persists, contact the administrator of
your FTP server.

FTP Search Err

An error occurred while

obtaining a list from the
FTP server.

Try again. If the problem persists, contact the

administrator of your FTP server.

Invalid Mail Address

No
sender
e-mail
address entered.

Register an e-mail address in <Dial-up Mail

Address Config>.

Invalid POP server

Login name or password

No POP server login

name/password
entered.

Register the POP server login name and password in <Dial-up ISP Config>.

Invalid POP server

name

No POP server name

entered.

Register the POP server IP address in <Dial-up

ISP Config>.

Invalid SMTP server

name

No SMTP server name

entered.

Register the SMTP server name in <Dial-up ISP

Config>.

JobList
(DLL)

An error occurred while

searching the server for
e-mail for the SETX.

Try receiving the e-mail again.

File WriteOpen Err

Read

Err

Solution

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5. Error Messages

Message

Cause

Solution

Mail Delete Err

An error occurred while

trying to delete received
e-mail.

Try receiving and deleting the same e-mail

again. Alternatively, try to delete using Telnet.

No mail available

There is no file attached

to the selected e-mail.

Attach a file and send the e-mail again.

POP Connect Err

Connection to the POP

server failed.

Check the settings in <Dial-up ISP Config>. If a

connection still cannot be established try again
later.

POP Connect Err

Connection to the POP

server failed.

There was an error in the server response or

login failed due to a mistake in POP server settings. Check parameters and try again.

PPP Start Err

A dial-up connection
could not be established using the displayed phone number.

Check that the phone and cable are connected

correctly. If a connection still cannot be established try again later.

SDR Import Err (DLL)

An error occurred while

converting the attached
file.

Check the format of the attached file.

SendFile Rename Err

There is a problem with

the file to be sent.

Files with the same JOB name cannot be sent

simultaneously. Files with the same JOB name
should be sent separately.

SMTP Connect Err

User authentication for

the SMTP server is
required.

Check POP before SMTP in

Config>.

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<Dial-up ISP

6. TROUBLESHOOTING
What follows is a list of foreseeable problems the operator may encounter while using SFX. Under each
heading is a description of items to check and possible solutions. When a problem not listed here occurs
or the suggested solution is ineffective, contact your Sokkia agent.
Loss of power during communication
A depleted battery cannot be replaced during communication. Check the remaining battery power
before starting communication.
If the battery power is completely depleted during communication, the instrument will switch off but
will still be connected to the Internet. Disconnect the Internet connection before replacing the battery.
It is possible that e-mail has not been successfully transferred. If necessary transfer the e-mail again.
Failed connection
Cellular phone reception
Whenever possible, perform communication in areas where there is good cellular phone reception.
When performing communication indoors radio field intensity is weak and the connection is unstable.
For the service area of your cellular phone, contact your telecoms operator. For other details, see the
operators manual for your cellular phone.
File size
Reduce the size of the file being sent/received by dividing into multiple sections and sending/
receiving attached to multiple e-mails. File sizes causing delays in transmission will vary depending
on communication conditions and devices being used. As the maximum file size that can be
successfully transmitted will vary depending on these conditions file size should be set accordingly
(the recommended maximum range is from 2000 to 3000 records).
If the size of a file received from the FTP server is large, writing to a JOB will take a long time, possibly
resulting in the server timing out before completion.
E-mail program settings
Certain e-mail program settings may result in communication failure. Please consult the settings
screen shown below. If the "No mail available" error message is displayed even when a file has been
attached, type a message in the body section of the e-mail.
(1) Using Microsoft Outlook Express 6
Select [Tools] - [Options] to open the following window.

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Set "Mail Sending Format" in the Send tab to "Plain Text".

Press Plain Text Settings to open the next window.

Set "message format" to "MIME".

(2) When using Mozilla 1.7.5
Select [Options] - [Format] - [Plain Text Only]

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