This is a small python software which transfers data from Zeiss Elta total stations to a computer via serial to USB adapter cable.
The Zeiss Elta (Elektronisches Tachymeter) total stations were produced by Zeiss Jena in Germany in the 1990ies. Old stocks are still available around Germany and are sold at reasonable prices.
Zeiss Elta 14 T:
Essentially, two different types were produced:
- REC Elta 13, 14, 15
- Elta 13, 14, 15
The diffenrence is that the "REC" types were able to store data in the device, whereas the types without "REC" could only display or spend data on the fly via serial port. Using this software, you are able to transfer data from the total station via serial port, using a serial/USB adapter to any PC. This software was especially written for the Elta total stations, which are unable to record data, but can also be used with the "REC" types.
The software requests you to start the measurement at the total station. When using the mode "R-R" the results are displayed on the totals stations screen and are instantly transferred via serial port to the PC. The python script shows the transferred data and stores it sequentially in a file named "daten.txt".
