LEICA 100, 100M, 200, 200M User Manual

User Manual

Version 1.2
English

LEICA

SPRINTER

Introduction

Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a new Leica Geosystems Digital Level.

Product SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M is the new high quality electronic digital level produced

Product
identification

by Leica Geosystems. It is designed to make levelling easier and quicker in any construc­tion site. It employs techniques that electronically read the special bar-coded staff and the
gathered data is displayed on the screen almost instantly. Its innovative technology makes
the daily surveying jobs easier.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the
product and operating it. Refer to "11 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.

The model and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information
when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service work­shop.

Type: _______________

Serial No.: _______________

Software-Version: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

Type Description

Danger



Warning



Caution



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Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
appreciable material, financial and environmental damage.

Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they
enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient
manner.

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Table of Contents

In this manual Chapter Page

1 How to Use this Manual 5

2 Description of the System 7

3 Measurement Preparation 10

4 User Interface 14

5 Operation 32

6 Data and Memory Management (only SPRINTER 100M/200M) 44

7 Check & Adjust 47

8 Messages 54

9Settings 59

10 Care and Transport 61

11 Safety Directions 63

12 Technical Data 75

Index 80

4SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

1 How to Use this Manual

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Path Main Menu: Data Manager\ View Data stands for this working sequence:

Screen CONFIGURE General Menu describes the name of the screen.

Page Screens can have more than one page. Units page describes a specific page of a screen.

Index The index is at the back of the manual.

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Validity of this
manual

How to Use this Manual SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 5

It is recommended to set-up the product while reading through this manual.

From the Main Menu select Data Manager…. and then select View Data.

For example: ’...in CONFIGURE Units & Formats, Units page...’.

Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are not
explained.

This manual is valid for both SPRINTER 100/200 and SPRINTER 100M/200M. Sections
only valid for SPRINTER 100M/200M are marked accordingly.

How to Use this Manual

Available
documentation

Name of
documentation

SPRINTER
100/100M/200/200M
User Manual

SPRINTER
100/100M/200/200M
Quick-guide

Description

All instructions required in order to operate the instrument at its
basic level are contained in this User Manual. Provides an over­view of the system together with technical data and safety
directions.

2 pages of short description on operating the instrument.

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2 Description of the System

Instrument
components

d

e

a) Horizontal fine motion screw

f

b) Battery compartment
c) Circular level
d) Gunsight

g

e) Focusing knob

a

b

c

Sprinter_01

f) Handle

h

g) Eyepiece

i

h) LCD display
i) Base plate

j

j) Levelling footscrew

Description of the System SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 7

Description of the System

Container Contents

8SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

a) SPRINTER
b) Batteries (4x)
c) Allen key
d) Manual, CD-ROM
e) Strap
f) Sunshade (optional)
g) Plumb adapter (optional)
h) Plumb bob (optional)

Accessories • Tripod

• Aluminum Staff (Region dependant)

• Rain cover (Optional)

• Sunshade (Optional)

• Power supply

• 4 AA alkaline dry - cells

• 4 Rechargeable batteries and charger (Optional)

• Data Transfer / Recording to external device

• Computer cable - serial interface (Optional)

• Computer software

• Leica Geo Office Tools for data downloading to PC

• Documentation

• User Manual

• Quick-guide

Description of the System SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 9

Measurement Preparation

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3 Measurement Preparation

In this chapter Topic Page

3.1 Battery 10

3.2 Set-up instrument 11

3.1 Battery

Change battery step­by-step

a

a

Sprinter_02

Sprinter_03

Step Description

1. Simultaneously depress the locking clips (a) on the battery cover and remove it.

2. Insert the 4 AA dry cells the right way round according to the positive and nega­tive signs as indicated on the cover.

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)

3. Place the compartment back and push until a click is heard.

3.2 Set-up instrument

Always replace with a complete battery set!

• Do not use old and new batteries together.

• Do not use batteries from different manufacturers or batteries of
different types.

• For type of battery, refer to Technical Data.

Levelling

Measurement Preparation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 11

Step Description

1. Set up the tripod. Extend the legs to a suitable length and ensure that the tripod
head is approximately level. Tread the tripod shoes firmly into the ground to
ensure stability.

2. Mount the instrument on the tripod by screwing the tripod screw onto the base
of the instrument.

Measurement Preparation

Step Description

3. Use the three levelling foot screws to center the circular bubble in order to level
the instrument. Turn the telescope of the instrument perpendicular to foot
screws A and B. Turn foot screws A and B simultaneously in opposite direction
until the bubble is in the center of the imaginary "T". Finally turn the foot screw
C until the bubble is shifted to the center of the circular vial.

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Eyepiece Adjust­ment

A

B

C

Sprinter_05

Step Description

4. Point the telescope to a uniform light surface such as a wall or a piece of paper.
Turn the eyepiece until the cross hairs are sharp or distinct.

Target Image
Focusing

Step Description

5. Use the gunsight to aim the objective lens at the staff. Turn the horizontal fine
motion screw until the staff is nearly centered in the field of view and then turn
the focusing knob to focus on the staff. Looking through the telescope, shift
your eyes slightly up and down and if the staff and the reticle does not show any
deviation or displacement against one another, then the instrument is ready for
usage. Otherwise, both steps 3 and 4 should be repeated.

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Use only SPRINTER staff produced by Leica Geosystems

Power ON

Sprinter_07

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Measurement Preparation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 13

The instrument is ready to measure.

ESC

User Interface

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4 User Interface

In this chapter Topic Page

4.1 Screen Display 15

4.2 Operating Keys and Functions 15

4.3 Modes 17

4.4 Icons 17

4.5 Menu Navigation 18

4.6 Menu Setting 19

4.7 Set of Characters 22

4.7.1 Entering Numeric Values 22

4.7.2 Entering Alphanumeric Values 27

4.1 Screen Display

a b

MEAS

e

:

1.235

d

:

5.68

c

m

m

4.2 Operating Keys and Functions

a) Mode
b) Icons
c) Measurement units
d) Distance symbol
e) Height symbol

f

c

ESC

b

a

Sprinter_08

Sprinter_09

e

d

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User Interface

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Pos. Key Symbol 1st level functions 2nd level functions

a) On/Off Power On or Off switch NONE

b) MEAS Measuring trigger key for

c) Height /

Distance

d) dH Height Difference measure-

e) MENU Activation and Selection of

f) Backlight LCD backlight illumination ESC key for termination of

measuring height and
distance

Alternating between Height
and Distance display

ment and RL computation

settings

2nd function (Continuous
measurement) with
prolonged key press of 2
seconds

Cursor up (when in Menu
mode)

Cursor down (when in Menu
mode)

ENTER key for confirmation
purpose (when in Menu
mode)

program or setting (when in
Menu mode)

4.3 Modes

Modes

Symbol Mode

MEAS

MENU

ADJ

TRK

Measurement Mode

MENU selection Mode

Adjustment Mode

Tracking Mode

4.4 Icons

Description Icons show the current status information of the instrument.

Icon Description

LCD backlight on

Staff upright measuring mode

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User Interface

Icon Description

4.5 Menu Navigation

Icon Description

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Inverted Staff measuring mode

Different levels of LCD contrast display (10% change per step)

Battery icon at various capacities (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)

External power utilized (applicable to SPRINTER 100M/200M)

Data stored to internal memory (applicable to SPRINTER 100M/200M)

To access the MENU, press MENU key.

Press to scroll the cursor up or down.

Icon Description

Press to select highlighted MENU item and submenu is displayed.

Press to select highlighted submenu item, a "Setting…" message
prompted; and display return to last measurement application.

To exit from submenu, press key once will go to menu; press key again
and display will return to last measuring application.

Example

Selecting BEEP to ON:

MENU

1. Input PtID

2. Input RL

3. Data Manager

4. Recording

MENU

5. Adjustment

6. Inverse Staff

7. Contrast

8. Units

MENU

9. Auto Off

10. Rounding

11. Beep

12. Baudrate

MENU

BEEP

On

Off

4.6 Menu Setting

No. Sub Menus Selections Descriptions

1. Input PtID To input user point ID (Applicable to

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SPRINTER 100M/200M)

User Interface

No. Sub Menus Selections Descriptions

2. Input Reduced

Level (RL)

3. Data Manager View,

4. Recording Memory,

5. Adjustment None Adjustment program

6. Inverse Staff ON =

7. Contrast 10 levels of

8. Unit M, INT ft,

Delete,
Download

OFF,
External

Inverted
mode
OFF =
Upright
mode

selections

US ft, Ft in
1/8in

Input for Benchmark value / Reference
Reduced Level

Viewing of individual recorded data /
deleting of specific measured target data
Deleting of all measuring data
Transferring of data via PC software (applicable
to SPRINTER 100M/200M)

Data can be recorded in the internal memory of
the instrument or externally to the external
device such as data collectors.(applicable to
SPRINTER 100M/200M). If the recording is set
OFF, then the captured data will not be stored.

Setting of measurement to Inverted Staff. By
default or on power on, the mode is always set
to OFF.

Optimum contrast setting for LCD display.
Contrast is set to 50% ex factory.

Display Unit setting in meters, international feet,
US feet, and ft in 1/8in

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No. Sub Menus Selections Descriptions

9. AutoOFF ON 15 min /

10. Rounding Precise/

11. Beep ON/OFF Acoustic signal trigger key ON or OFF

12. RS232 (appli­cable to
SPRINTER
100M/200M)

OFF

Standard

Baudrate

Parity

Stop Bit

Data Bit

Power saving function. If set to ON 15 min, the
instrument will switch off about 15 minutes after
the last key press.
In the case of OFF, the instrument will be
permanently switched on

Setting of minimum display reading:
In metric: Standard = 0.001m for height and

0.01m for distance.
Precise = 0.0001 m for height and 0.001m for
distance
In Ft: Standard (Int. and US ft) = 0.01 ft and
distance = 0.1 ft
Precise = 0.001 ft for height and 0.01 ft for
distance.
In Ft in 1/8 inch: Precise & Standard =
ft-inch-1/8 inch for height and distance

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

None, Odd, Even

1, 2

7, 8

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User Interface

4.7 Set of Characters

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Reduced level (RL) Reduced level (RL) numeric input consists of 0 ~ 9, space, decimal, Ft in 1/8 inch sepa-

Point ID (PtID) Point ID (PtID) alphanumeric input consists of a ~ z, 0 ~ 9 and space.

rator, the "+" and "-" signs.

4.7.1 Entering Numeric Values

Description Numeric fields can only contain numeric values, positive / negative signs, Ft in 1/8 inch

separator and decimal points. Numeric fields are e.g.: reference level.

Initializing the numeric REFERENCE reduced level (RL) input:

MENU

1. Input PtID

2. Input RL

3. Data Manager

4. Recording

Step Key Description

1. Press Menu key to start menu for selection.

MENU

Enter Ref. RL (m)

RL :

MENU

Enter Ref. RL (m)

100.038

RL :

RL : 100.038 m

Meas. Reference

To change RL goto
menu

Step Key Description

2. Use navigation keys to highlight the INPUT RL, then press ENTER
key.

Entering a new
Reduced Level (RL)
value

3. Input field for Reference reduced level is displayed and ready for

4. Press ENTER key to confirm / accept the REFERENCE Reduced

5. Reduced level function is initialized and measurement is taken

Replace displayed value with a new value:

Step Key Description

1. The cursor is always at the first character in standby manner for

2. Use scrolling keys to highlight the desired character in the entry field.

3. Acknowledge the character entry by pressing the ENTER key.

4. The next entry field (to the right) is highlighted for further editing.

5. Repeat step 2 and 3 until a complete value has been entered.

input / editing.

level.

according to section "5.3.2 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height
and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not active)".

editing.

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User Interface

Step Key Description

6. To accept the new value, simply press the ENTER key with "space"

7. A "Change RL. Are You Sure?" message is prompted, press ENTER

8. Press key to restore old value.

Edit displayed value Edit a few digits of displayed value:

Step Key Description

1. The cursor is always at the first character in standby manner for

2. If there is no change for any particular character in the existing entry

3. Highlight the desired character to be changed in entry field with the

4. Acknowledge the character entry by pressing the ENTER key.

5. The next entry field (to the right) is highlighted for further editing.

6. Repeat step 2 to 4 until a complete value has been entered.

character in the entry field at the end of the value string.

key to confirm change.

editing, showing the last entered reduced level.

field, press ENTER key to accept the old entry.

scrolling keys.

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Step Key Description

7. To accept the new value, simply press the ENTER key with "space"

8. A "Change RL. Are You Sure?" message is prompted, press ENTER

character in the entry field at the end of the value string.

key to confirm change.

9. Press key to restore old value.

To discard entry and
invalid data entry

Step Key/Screen Description

1. Press key to discard entry and restore old value.

2. When an "INVALID" data is being input, an "Invalid Entry"

E105

Invalid Entry !

message is prompted.

3. Press key to continue.

Accepting character
in the existing value

If there is no change for any particular character in the existing entry field, press
ENTER key to accept the old entry.

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User Interface

Clearing all the
existing entry field

Default Reference
Reduced Level

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Highlighting the first entry field with "SPACE" and press ENTER key to clear the
entire last reduced level input value.

• If no Reference reduced level is input; the default value equals to zero, i.e. 0.000.

• The display value is to 4 and 3 decimals in meter and feet (Int and US ft) respectively
for Precise setting; 3 and 2 decimals in meter and feet (Int and US ft) respectively for
Standard setting. For ft in 1/8 inch, the display value will be shown in Precise setting.

Change reduced
level value

• Once Reference staff measurement is measured as in section "5.3.2 Height Differ­ence, Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not
active)", then the last input REFERENCE reduced level cannot be changed. At this
stage, if any attempt to change the last input REFERENCE reduced level in menu
INPUT RL, a "RL Change Not Allowed!" message will be prompted.

• To change the input REFERENCE reduced level, follow these steps:

• Discontinue the present reduced level measurement by pressing

HEIGHT/DISTANCE key to exit to default measurement.

• Go to menu select INPUT RL and carry on with the steps in section 4.7.1 to edit a

new REFERENCE reduced level value.

• Start reduced level measurement with NEW REFERENCE reduced level as in

section "5.3.2 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measure­ment (internal Memory not active)".

4.7.2 Entering Alphanumeric Values

Description Alphanumeric fields can contain numeric as well as alphanumeric values e.g.: PtID.

Initializing the alphanumeric Point ID (PtID) input with following steps:

MENU

1. Input PtID

2. Input RL

3. Data Manager

4. Recording

MENU

RECORDING

Memory
Off
Ext.

MENU

1. Input PtID

2. Input RL

3. Data Manager

4. Recording

MENU

Enter Point No.

PtlD :

MENU

Enter Point No.

BM1

PtlD :

PtlD :

BM1

RL:

0.000

Meas. Reference

To change RL & ID
goto menu

Step Key Description

1. Press Menu key to start menu for selection.

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User Interface

Step Key Description

2. Use navigation keys to highlight the RECORDING, then press
ENTER key.

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Entering a new Point
ID (PtID)

3. Use navigation keys to highlight the MEMORY (submenu of

4. Use navigation keys to highlight the INPUT PtID, then press ENTER

5. Input field for Point ID is displayed and ready for input / editing.

6. Point ID function is initialized (Memory ON) and measurement is

Replace displayed Point ID with a new PtID:

Step Key Description

1. The cursor is always at the first character in standby manner for

RECORDING), then press ENTER key.

key.
Press ENTER key to confirm / accept the edited PtID.

taken according to section "5.3.3 Height and Distance Measurement
with PtID (internal Memory active)" and "5.3.4 Height Difference,
Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measurement with PtID
(internal Memory active)".

editing.

Step Key Description

2. Use scrolling keys to highlight the desired character in the entry field.

3. Acknowledge the character entry by pressing the ENTER key.

4. The next entry field (to the right) is highlighted for further editing.

5. Repeat step 2 and 3 until a complete value has been entered.

6. To accept the new Point ID, simply press the ENTER key with

7. Press key to restore old value.

"SPACE" character in the entry field at the end of the Point ID string.

Edit displayed Point
ID (PtID)

Edit a few characters of displayed (old) Point ID:

Step Key Description

1. The cursor is always at the first character in standby manner for

2. If there is no change for any particular character in the existing entry

3. Highlight the desired character to be change in entry field with the

editing.

field, press ENTER key to accept the old entry.

scrolling keys.

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User Interface

Step Key Description

4. Acknowledge the character entry by pressing the ENTER key.

5. The next entry field (to the right) is highlighted for further editing.

6. Repeat step 2 to 4 until a complete revised Point ID has been

7. To accept the new Point ID, simply press the ENTER key with

8. Press key to restore old value.

To discard entry Press key to discard entry and restore old value.

entered.

"SPACE" character in the entry field at the end of the Point ID string.

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Accepting character
in the existing PtID

Point ID increment Point ID will be automatically incremented by 1 from the last Point ID if POINT ID input

Point ID not incre­mented

If there is no change for any particular character in the existing entry field, press
ENTER key to accept the old entry.

field is not updated manually.

When Point ID is not able to be incremented, a "Point No. Not Incremented!" message will
be prompted; e.g. 8 alpha characters input.

Clearing all the
existing entry field

Highlighting the first entry field with "SPACE" and press ENTER key to clear the
entire last Point ID input value.

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Operation

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5 Operation

In this chapter Topic Page

5.1 Operating the Instrument 33

5.2 Measuring in Progress 34

5.3.1 Height and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not active) 35

5.3.2 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance

5.3.3 Height and Distance Measurement with PtID (internal Memory active) 39

5.3.4 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance

5.3.5 Measuring Modes 40

5.4.1 Special Measuring Situations 41

5.4.2 Important Instrument Settings 43

Measurement (internal Memory not active) 37

Measurement with PtID (internal Memory active) 39

5.1 Operating the Instrument

Switching ON/OFF

Sprinter_24

• Switching ON: Press briefly.

SPRINTER

100M

b

a

a) ON/OFF switch
b) Measure button

Version #

:

# :

Serial

Logo displayed upon switching on Press any key to view and release version

display

Operation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 33

Operation

5.2 Measuring in Progress

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Measurement

MEAS

:

:

MEAS

PtlD :

:
:

MEAS

PtlD

RL:
dH:

:
:

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

:

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

Height and distance measurement.

Height and distance measurement with PtID.

3

)

Memory should be ON to starts PtID display

Height, distance, reduced level and height difference measurement with PtID.

3

)

Memory should be ON to starts PtID display

General Notices • First check and adjust the line-of-sight errors, then the circular level on the instrument

and then the staff.

• Before starting work in the field

• After long storage periods

• After long transportation

• Keep the optics clean. Dirt or condensation on the optics can limit measurements.

• Before starting work, let the instrument adjust to the ambient temperature (approx. 2
minutes per °C of temperature difference).

Height and Distance
measurement (elec­tronic)

Example of an electronic measurement:

)

Always aim at the center of bar code staff and focus the staff image for accurate measurement.

5.3 Measuring

5.3.1 Height and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not active)

MEAS

: _ _ _ _ _

: _ _ _ _ _

Measurement
Standby Mode

Operation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 35

:

>>>>

:

>>>>

Measuring in
progress

: 1.235 m
: 5.68 m

Measurement
with height and
distance

: 1.235 m

Measurement
with
height only

:

5.68

m

Measurement
with
distance only

Operation

Step Key Description

1. Press to switch on the instrument, Leica logo is displayed follow by

2. Aim at staff and focus. Lightly trigger the measurement key to activate

3. Height and distance measurement is displayed.

4. Press key to toggle to the height only display.

5. Press key once again to toggle to the distance only display.

6. Press key once again display return to the height and distance.

the default measurement standby mode.

measurement.

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5.3.2 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not active)

MEAS

RL : 100.038 m

Meas. Reference

To change RL goto
menu

Prompt message
with input RL

MEAS

RL:
dH:

:

>>>>

:

>>>>

Measurement in
progress

Step Key/Screen Description

1. Press key to start height difference and reduced level function.

Operation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 37

:

>>>>

:

>>>>

Measuring in
progress

RL:

99.138

dH:

:
:

Completion of meas­urement to target

m

- 0.900 m

2.135 m

31.11 m

: 1.235 m
: 5.68 m

Measurement to
reference with
height and distance

Meas. Target !

Prompt message
measure to target

Operation

Step Key/Screen Description

2. A message "Meas. Reference" with input reduced level is

3. Press measuring key to initiate measurement with respect to

4. Reference height and distance measurement is displayed;

5. Again, press measure key to start measurement with reference

6. The following results are displayed accordingly;- target

7. If no measurement is made to the Reference staff, a message

No Reference

Point !

displayed.

the Reference staff / Benchmark.

follow by a message "Meas. Target!" prompted.

to target point.

reduced level (RL), target height difference (dH) with respect to
the reference staff, height and distance of target point.

"No Reference Point!" is prompted.

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8. Measurement to the Reference staff / Benchmark is required
before the measurements to targets is allowed by the system.

5.3.3 Height and Distance Measurement with PtID (internal Memory active)

With the internal memory set to active mode; the measuring procedures is the same as
"5.3.1 Height and Distance Measurement (internal Memory not active)". The measure­ment results displayed together with point ID.

PtlD

:

:

1

:

1.235

m

5.68

m

5.3.4 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measurement with PtID (internal Memory active)

With the internal memory set to active mode; the measuring procedures is the same as
"5.3.2 Height Difference, Reduced Level, Height and Distance Measurement (internal
Memory not active)". The measurement results displayed together with point ID.

:

99.138

- 0.900 m

2.135 m

31.11 m

2

m

PtlD

RL:
dH:

:
:

Operation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 39

Operation

)

With the Recording Ext set to active mode; the measuring procedure is the same as 5.3.3
and 5.3.4 without displaying the diskette icon.

5.3.5 Measuring Modes

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Description There are 2 different measuring modes to select: Single measurement and Tracking

Single measurement
mode

Tracking measure­ment mode

measurement.To Abort the measurement during single measuring mode by triggering the
measuring key.

Step Key/Screen Description

1. To activate Single measurement, aim and focus at the bar code

2. Then lightly trigger the measuring key once to start the single

3. An icon is displayed at the top left of the screen, to indicate the

Step Key/Screen Description

1. To start Tracking measurement, aim and focus at the bar

2. Then press and hold the measuring key for 1-2 seconds to

staff.

measurement.

present measuring mode.

code staff.

start the tracking measuring mode, a "Start Tracking!"
message is displayed and measurement starts.

Step Key/Screen Description

3. An icon is displayed at the top left of the screen to indicate

4. Measurement after measurement is measured and

the present measuring mode.

displayed but not recorded

)

5. To stop the tracking measuring mode, simply press the

6. Results of last measurement will be displayed.

5.4 Technical Hints for Measurements

5.4.1 Special Measuring Situations

measuring key or dH or MENU key. A "Stop Tracking!"
message is displayed and measurement stops.

Recording is inactivated in tracking measuring
mode.

Vibrations Vibrations at the instrument, e.g. due to wind can be damped by touching the upper third

Operation SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 41

of the tripod steadying the tripod.

Operation

Backlight Use the lens hood (optional accessory) to cover the objective when back light disturbs

Darkness Evenly illuminate the measuring area of the staff with a flashlight or spotlight in darkness.

Measuring at the
bottom of the staff

Measuring at the
upper end of the staff

Shade Shaded patterns on the staff normally do not affect the measured results. Extremely dark

Focus A slightly unfocussed image does not influence the measuring time and the accuracy.

Measuring through
window panes

Extension of staff
sections

Sensitivity in
measuring

your work. As a last resort, use your hands to shield the objective from disturbing back­light.

Measurements slightly below the zero point are possible (negative measured values).

Measurements slightly above the top end of staff (full length) are possible.

shade can have the same effects as an interfering cover has on the field-of-view.

When large focus errors occur, measurement is stopped.

Avoid measuring through window panes.

Staff sections have to be fully extended and properly secured with the aid of locking pin
behind the staff (a click sound can be heard when the locking position is secured), in order
to have accurate and correct measurement.

• Visible light

• Measures in the dark with uniform artificial light (20 Lux)

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5.4.2 Important Instrument Settings

Before starting any measurement, use the following list to check how the measurement is
to proceed. Set or change the relevant instrument parameters when required

• Current line-of-sight error ok?

• Which measurement mode to use?
Collimation error

α

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The Collimation error (α) is the vertical angle between the actual line-of-sight and the
ideal horizontal line. It is determined by a level test.

The collimation error in the instrument system is automatically applied as a correction to
every electronic height reading of the staff.

There are two ways of determining the line-of-sight error:

1. Using the integrated field level test procedure or the laboratory test before the colli­mator test (Sprinter only). See 2-peg level test (respective with collimator test).

2. Determine the values through your own measurements with procedures recom­mended in this booklet and enter them into the system ([MENU]/ Adjust / System by
pressing the ENTER key).

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Data and Memory Management (only SPRINTER 100M/200M)

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6 Data and Memory Management (only SPRINTER 100M/200M)

In this chapter Topic Page

6.1 Viewing Data 45

6.2 Downloading Data 46

6.3 Deleting Data 46

Description • The data is stored in internal memory or to an external device such as PDA, Data

Collector or PC through the RS232 interface.

• Data is stored in two memory types:

1. Measurement memory: Measurements to various target points.

2. Measured fixed point memory: Measurements to the Reference points.

• Starting a job, all the available internal memory is reserved for measurements and
measured fixed points.

• When the internal memory is low, a "Low Memory!" message is flashed at every 5
measurements. Until the internal memory is full, a "Memory Full!" message is displayed.

• An internal memory can store a maximum of 500 measurements data.

• If a measurement is not successful, e.g. invalid measurement, staff too far, etc, no
measurement data is recorded.

• In menu Data Manager; Viewing Data, Downloading Data and Deleting Data routine
can be performed.

Example of saved
Data formats

MENU

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PtlD

:

A1

1.249 m

:
:

2.02 m

Saved data with PtID, height, distance and
data counter.

Saved data with PtID, reference PtID,
reduced level, height difference, height
and data counter.

MENU

PtlD

:

A2

RfID : A1
RL:

100.330 m

dH:

:

:

6.1 Viewing Data

Access Viewing data is accessed via the Data Manager submenu - View Data.

Viewing data To view data, highlight View Data and press ENTER key.

Each press of the navigation keys allows the viewing of one measurement data
at a time.
A Data Point Counter (fraction number) located at first row of stored measure­ment data to indicate the current data sequence (numerator) and the total number
(denominator) of data stored.
Press key to exit from menu after viewing of data.

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0.000 m

1.249 m

Data and Memory Management
(only SPRINTER 100M/200M)

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Data and Memory Management
(only SPRINTER 100M/200M)

6.2 Downloading Data

Access Downloading data is access via the Data Manager submenu - Download Data.

Downloading data To download data, highlight Download Data and press ENTER key; "Down-

loading Data!" and "Download Completed!" messages are displayed consecu­tively.
Press key to exit from menu after downloading of data.
Internal memory data can be downloaded to external devices via RS232. Down­loaded data can then be edited in the external devices.
Baudrate, stop bit and data bit settings are found in submenu of RS232.

6.3 Deleting Data

Access Deleting data is access via the Data Manager submenu - Delete Data.

Deleting data To delete data, highlight Delete Data and press ENTER key, all the stored data

in the internal memory is deleted with a "Data Deleted!" message.

Press key to exit from menu after deleting of data.

Deleting individual data (Reference point data does not allow to be deleted indi­vidually) in View Data mode, current view data is deleted simply by pressing the
ENTER key.

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7 Check & Adjust

In this chapter Topic Page

7.1 Procedures 47

7.2 Tripod 51

7.3 Circular Level 52

7.4 Reticle 53

Description Both optical and electronic collimation error can occur in the SPRINTER

7.1 Procedures

Check & Adjust SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 47

100/100M/200/200M. Electronic staff readings are automatically corrected with the colli­mation error stored in the SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M while the optical collimation
errors need to be eliminated by adjusting the reticle. The instrument offers A x Bx field
procedure for the electronic measurements (A and B are the staffs positions and x is the
instrument position).

Set up the SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M in the center of the two staffs A and B. The
distance between the two staffs is approximately 30m.

Check & Adjust

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A

~15m

~15m

B

A Staff A
B Staff B

To activate the "Check and Adjust" program, press MENU-ADJUSTMENT and
the first screen of the application appears as indicated below:

Step 1 Aim at Staff A and press MEAS key. Measurement display, press ENTER key to

accept/confirm.

MENU ADJ

ADJUST (1/4)

MEAS

Step 2 Aim at Staff B and press MEAS key. Measurement display, press ENTER key to

accept/confirm.

MENU ADJ

A

ADJUST (2/4)

MEAS

Now shift the SPRINTER towards staff A and set it up at about 3 m to staff A.

~3m

~27m

B

Step 3 Aim at Staff B and press MEAS key. Measurement display, press ENTER key to

accept/confirm.

MENU ADJ

ADJUST (3/4)

MEAS

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Check & Adjust

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Step 4 Aim at Staff A and press MEAS key. Measurement display, press ENTER key to

accept/confirm.

MENU ADJ

ADJUST (4/4)

MEAS

The new collimation error is displayed.

MENU ADJ

Error = 5.0”

dH: = 0.7 mm

Accept

To accept the correction, press ENTER key.

If the reticle adjustment is required, reverse the staff B for the E scale bar reading then
adjust the reticle using the tool provided by following through the given instructions.
In the event where warning message e.g. "Invalid Measurement" is displayed for any
adjustment measurement, carry on measuring until a successful measurement is obtained
(Presumably instrument is setup correctly and external conditions are conducive) and
press ENTER key to accept the measurement.

7.2 Tripod

To quit the Adjustment program (when the measurement is invalid) by pressing ESC key;
press ESC key once, the display will go to last Adjustment step. Press ESC key twice, the
display will return to the Menu. Press ESC key thrice, the display will exit to the default
measuring mode.

a

b

The individual elements must be firmly connected together.

Step Description

1. Firmly tighten Allen screw (b) (if one is used).

2. Tighten the joint on the tripod head (a) just enough so that with the legs
extended, the tripod can be lifted off the ground and the legs remain in the same
position.

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Check & Adjust

7.3 Circular Level

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c

ab

Sprinter_18

Step Description

1. Level instrument.

2. Turn instrument by 180°.

3. Center bubble if it extends beyond the centering circle.

4. Correct half of the error with the Allen key.

)

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the circular level bubble is centered at any random
telescope pointing.

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7.4 Reticle

Sprinter_20

If the collimation error exceeds 3 mm over 60 m distance, the collimation needs to be
adjusted.

Step Description

1. Turn Allen key until design value is reached.

2. Check collimation.

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Messages

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8 Messages

In this chapter Topic Page

8.1 List of the "Error" Messages 54

8.2 List of the "Operation" Messages 57

8.1 List of the "Error" Messages

No. Error message Counter measure / causes

E99 System Error, Contact

Services !

E100 Low Battery ! Change to new or freshly charged batteries.

E101 Point No. Not Incremented ! Change the PtID. Max. PtID is 99999999 and

E102 Too Bright ! Darken staff or reduce lighting on staff or shade

Hardware faults or file errors or adjustment
errors or setting errors rendering instrument not
working properly.

do not end any 8 characters string with an
alphabet character.

the objective telescope.

No. Error message Counter measure / causes

E103 Too Dark ! Light up staff uniformly.

E104 No Staff ! Check targeting.

E105 Invalid Entry ! Check the entry / input.

E106 Out Of Level ! Level the instrument.

E107 Memory Full ! Set internal memory to OFF and continue

E108 Data File Error ! Data file error.

E109 Low Memory ! Prepare to download data to external device, in

E110 Target Too Close ! Move staff or instrument further apart.

E111 Target Too far ! Move staff or instrument closer together.

E112 Too Cold ! Stop working, external temperature is outside

E113 Too Hot ! Stop working, external temperature is outside

measurement without recording OR download
stored data to an external device and continue
measurement with internal memory ON after
deleting all the internal memorized data.

order to continue further measurement with
recording after deleting all the internal memo­rized data.

the instrument operating temperature.

the instrument operating temperature.

Messages SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 55

Messages

No. Error message Counter measure / causes

E114 Invalid Measurement ! Make another measurement. If further meas-

E115 Temperature Sensor Error ! Cover the objective telescope with a hand and

E116 Adjustment Error ! Carry out the adjustment with guided steps,

E117 RL Change Not Allowed ! Exit to default measurement mode by pressing

E119 Staff Blocked Not enough barcode length for measurement.

E120 Image sensor Error! Contact services.

E121 Adjustment Inverse Staff Not

Allowed!

urement proved to be futile, check staff position
and Inverse Staff setting, check the lighting
condition at the staff and stray light, check
focusing and targeting, check if sufficient length
of barcode in the field of view.

switch ON the instrument. Hardware communi­cation failed.

make sure instrument is level and staff is truly
vertical in normal position. Collimation is out of
correction range.

HEIGHT/DISTANCE key, and change the
Reference reduced level in the INPUT RL menu
mode.

Check the staff orientation.

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8.2 List of the "Operation" Messages

Message Counter measure / remark

Start Tracking ! Tracking mode starts.

Stop Tracking ! Tracking mode stops.

Tracking Hold ! Press measuring key for 1-2 seconds to restart

Downloading Data ! Downloading of data from the internal memory

Download Completed ! System is successfully downloaded the internal

No Data In Memory ! No data is stored in the internal memory.

Delete. Are You Sure? Questionnaire to prompt user to confirm the

Data Deleted ! System confirmation that a data or all the data

Messages SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 57

tracking mode. Tracking will hold after 10
unsuccessful measurements.

to an external device is in progress.

memory data to an external device.

deletion of a data (in View Data mode) or all the
data (in Delete Data mode) in the internal
memory.

in the internal memory is deleted.

Messages

Message Counter measure / remark

Can't Delete ! Reference reduced level measurement is not

No Reference Point ! Aim, focus and measure to a Reference point.

Change RL. Are You Sure? Question to prompt user if changing of Refer-

Wait ! File System Clean Up ! Cleaning up of temporary files/system files.

Shut Down ! System is switching OFF.

Sand Clock Icon Please wait! System task in progress.

Meas Target Aim to target staff and press measuring button.

Setting… System parameter setting in progress.

allowed to be deleted by single data deletion
method.

In Height Difference and Reduced Level meas­urement, a Reference point measurement is
required.

ence reduced level to confirm.

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9 Settings

In this chapter Topic Page

9.1 System 59

9.2 Data Output 60

9.3 Communication 60

9.1 System

)

PtID & Increment Enter PtID

Collimation error Displays the new collimation error immediately after the field adjustment. Upon accepting

Settings SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 59

Contains the system settings.

• manually or

• automatic PtID increment
if PtID is not updated manually.

this new collimation error, the system will correct the electronic height measurement with
this collimation error magnitude.

Settings

9.2 Data Output

60SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

)

GSI-format Data via interface and data export in GSI-format.

Important settings for measuring and display.

•GSI-8
8-data characters output format (83..00+12345678).
These data words can hold alpha as well as numeric data.

•GSI-16
16-data characters output format (83..00+1234567890123456 ).
These data words can hold alpha as well as numeric data.

9.3 Communication

Communications parameters of the RS232 interface for data transfer from instrument to
computer / external device.

Leica standard
settings

• 19200 baud,

• 8 data bits (8 data bits are automatically set when for parity "None" is set.)

• No parity (No parity [when data bits = 8])

• CR/LF (New line and line feed)

•1 stop bit

10 Care and Transport

In this chapter Topic Page

10.1 Transport 61

10.2 Storage 62

10.3 Cleaning and Drying 62

10.1 Transport

Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you

Transport in a road
vehicle

Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica

Care and Transport SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 61

• either carry the product in its original transport container,

• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached
product upright.

Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibra­tion. Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it.

Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to
protect against shock and vibration.

Care and Transport

Shipping, transport
of batteries

10.2 Storage

62SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure
that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed. Before
transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight transport company.

Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the

Field adjustment After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user

equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "12 Technical Data" for information about temper­ature limits.

manual before using the product.

10.3 Cleaning and Drying

Objectives and
eyepiece

Damp products Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temper-

Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables.

• Blow dust off lenses.

• Never touch the glass with your fingers.

• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water
or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer components.

ature not greater than 40°C/108°F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is
completely dry.

11 Safety Directions

In this chapter Topic Page

11.1 General 63

11.2 Intended Use 64

11.3 Limits of Use 65

11.4 Responsibilities 65

11.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 66

11.6 Hazards of Use 67

11.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 72

11.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 73

11.1 General

Description The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product, and the

Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 63

person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these direc­tions and adhere to them.

Safety Directions

11.2 Intended Use

Permitted use • Electronic and optical height and distance measurements to a staff.

• Recording of measurement data.

Adverse use • Use of the product without instruction.

• Aiming directly to the sun.

• Use outside of the intended limits.

• Disabling safety systems.

• Removal of hazard notices.

• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is specifically
permitted for certain functions.

• Modification or conversion of the product.

• Use after misappropriation.

• Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects.

• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of
Leica Geosystems.

• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site, for example when measuring on roads.

Warning Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction and damage.

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It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards
and how to counteract them. The product is not to be operated until the user has been
instructed on how to work with it.

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11.3 Limits of Use

Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suit-

Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous

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able for use in aggressive or explosive environments.

explosive areas, or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the
person in charge of the product.

11.4 Responsibilities

Manufacturer of the
product

Manufacturers of
non Leica Geosys­tems accessories

Person in charge of
the product

Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 65

Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems,
is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accesso­ries, in a completely safe condition.

The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are responsible
for developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products, and
are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the
Leica Geosystems product.

The person in charge of the product has the following duties:

• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user
manual.

• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.

Safety Directions

• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes
unsafe.

Warning The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the

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instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of
personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.

11.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement

66SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

International
Warranty

Software Licence
Agreement

The International Warranty can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems AG home
page at
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/internationalwarranty
or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.

This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is supplied to you
on a data carrier medium, or that can be downloaded by you online pursuant to prior
authorization from Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other
laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence
Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence,
Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assur­ances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at any time you
fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence
Agreement.

Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be found at the Leica
Geosystems AG home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/swlicense
or your Leica Geosystems dealer.

You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and
conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Installation or use of
the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and condi­tions of such licence agreement. If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such
licence agreement, you may not download, install or use the software and you must return
the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the purchase
receipt to the dealer from whom you purchased the product within ten (10) days of
purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.

11.6 Hazards of Use

Warning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect

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Caution Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has

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Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 67

or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial
and environmental consequences.

Precautions:

All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of
the person responsible for the product.

been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.

Precautions:

Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in
the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and
before and after important measurements.

Safety Directions

Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use poles and extensions in

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Caution Strong magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity (e.g. transformers, melting furnaces…)

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Warning By surveying during a thunderstorm you are at risk from lightning.

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Caution Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope functions as

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the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.

Precautions:

Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environ­ment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and
follow their instructions.

may influence the compensator and lead to measuring errors.

Precautions:

When measuring near strong magnetic fields, check results for plausibility.

Precautions:

Do not carry out field surveys during thunderstorms.

a magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage inside the product.

Precautions:

Do not point the product directly at the sun.

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Warning Inadequate securing of the surveying site can lead to dangerous situations, for example

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Warning If computers intended for use indoors are used in the field there is a danger of electric

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Caution If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is

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Caution When using a vertical staff supported by one brace there is always the danger of falling

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Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 69

in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.

Precautions:

Always ensure that the survey site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.

shock.

Precautions:

Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer with regard to field use in
conjunction with Leica Geosystems products.

subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged
or people may sustain injury.

Precautions:

When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories, for example tripod, tribrach,
connecting cables, are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

(e.g. by wind gusts) and therefore danger of damage to equipment and danger of personal
injuries.

Precautions:

Never leave a vertical staff supported by a brace unsupervised (person at the staff).

Safety Directions

Danger Using rechargeable batteries with an unsuitable charger may cause fire and explosions.

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Warning Short circuited battery terminals can overheat and cause injury or fire, for example by

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Warning Mixed use of rechargeable batteries with dry cell batteries at the same time, or the use of

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Caution During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate

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Precautions:

Only use rechargeable batteries and its appropriate charger recommended by Leica
Geosystems.

storing or transporting in pockets if battery terminals come in contact with jewellery, keys,
metallized paper of other materials.

Precautions:

Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.

different types and/or brands of batteries (both rechargeable and dry cell types) at the
same time, can cause the batteries to leak, explode or begin to burn.

Precautions:

Do not mix rechargeable batteries together with dry cells at the same time. Use only
batteries of the same type and brand at the same time.

mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.

Precautions:

Before shipping the product remove the batteries from their compartment. Before
disposing the batteries, discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure
that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed. Before
transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company.

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Caution If the product is intended not to use for a long time, and the batteries are in, their discharge

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Warning High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause

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Warning If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:

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Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 71

could damage the equipment!

Precautions:

Remove batteries before putting instrument away.

leackage, fire or explosions of the batteries.

Precautions:

Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not
drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.

• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.

• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the
risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.

• Improper disposal of silicone oil may cause environmental contamination.

Precautions:

The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorized personnel.

Safety Directions

Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from
the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or
received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.

11.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC

72SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to

Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

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Caution There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used

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function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic
discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equip­ment.

Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment
may be disturbed.

in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers, two-way radios, non-standard cables or external batteries.

Precautions:

Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines
and standards. When using computers and two-way radios, pay attention to the informa­tion about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.

Caution Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements.

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Warning If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends,

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Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may
be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio transmit­ters, two-way radios or diesel generators.

Precautions:

Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of electromag­netic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be
impaired.

Precautions:

While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

11.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.

Warning

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Safety Directions SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 73

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu­nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

Safety Directions

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance

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Labelling SPRINTER

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two cond­itions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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74SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

12 Technical Data

In this chapter Topic Page

12.1 Accuracy 75

12.2 Measuring 76

12.3 General Technical Data 76

12.1 Accuracy

Height measure­ments

Technical Data SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 75

Standard deviation per km double run (ISO 17123-2):
Electronic measurement

with SPRINTER aluminum barcode staff: 1.5mm (SPRINTER 200/200M),

Optical measurment
with standard aluminum E-scale/ Numeral staff: 2.5mm

Standard Deviation for single staff reading: 0.6 mm (electronic) and

2.0mm (SPRINTER 100/100M)

1.2 mm (optical) at 30 m

Technical Data

76SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

Distance Accuracy
(Standard Deviation)

10 mm for D<= 10 m
Distance in m x 0.001 for D>10 m

12.2 Measuring

Range Distance measuring range for electronic measurements

Standard aluminum barcode staff: 2 m to 80 m

Optical - Shortest
focusing distance

Measuring time
single measure
(Electronic)

Shortest focusing distance: 50 cm

Typically 3 sec and less in normal daylight condition; needs longer measuring time in
uniform dim light condition.

12.3 General Technical Data

Circular Bubble

Compensator Magnet damped pendulum compensator with electronic range monitoring.

Circular Bubble Sensitivity: 10'/2 mm

Tilt Warning Range (Electronically): ± 10'
Compensator range (Mechanically): ± 10'
Setting accuracy: 0.8" max. (Standard Deviation)
Magnetic field sensitivity:

(Line-of-sight difference in horizontal constant magnetic
field at a field strength of up 5 Gauss)

< 10"

RS232 Port Only for SPRINTER 100M/200M. For data output, external battery connection, external

Internal Memory
Storage

Data Transfer

Power Supply

Battery Power

communication data collectors, etc in GSI 8/16-format.

Capacity: up to 500 points

Program (SPRINTER 100M/200M to PC): LGO Tools

SPRINTER 100/200: internal battery
SPRINTER 100M/200M: internal battery and external via RS232 port

Battery internal AA dry cells 4 x 1.5 V
Powered via RS232 port Nominal voltage 12 V ,

Current Rating max. 300 mA

voltage range 4 - xx V ,
GEV71 car battery cable to a 12 V car battery

Technical Data SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 77

Technical Data

LCD

78SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

Type: Monochrome display with backlight capability
Dimensions: 128 x 104 pixels

Telescope

Hz Circle

Side Drive

System

Magnification (Optical): 24 x
Free objective diameter: 36 mm
Clear Objective Aperture: 2 °
Multiplication constant: 100
Addition constant: 0

Circle Engraving: Plastic horizontal circle of 360° (400 gon). Graduation

Movement & Play in side drive: Continuous horizontal dual drive

System capability/ MMI System: • Manual recognition of inverted or normal staff

Measuring method/ application: Height, Distance, Height difference, Reduced level, 2

Keyboards: 5 rubber keys

and numerals scale resolution at 1°(upper scale) and
at 50 gon intervals (lower scale)

• Staff reading for Height / Distance / dH / Reduced
Level.

peg test, Reference level and PtID editing

Temperature Range

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Environmental
Specifications

Dimensions

Weight

Protection against water,
dust and sand IP55 (IEC 60529)

Humidity: Up to 95% humidity no condensation.

Instrument Length (incl. front of lens tube to fully extended eyepiece) 219 mm

Width (from the external face of focusing drive to the
external side of circular bubble holder)

Height (incl. hand grip, base fully extended) 178 mm

Container Length 400 mm

Width 220 mm
Height 325 mm

2.55 kg (including 4 AA batteries)

The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter­acted by periodically drying out the product.

196 mm

Technical Data SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 79

Index

Index

80SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

A

Accessories ........................................................... 9

Accuracy .............................................................. 75

Adjustment .......................................................... 20

Alphanumeric Values ..........................................27

AutoOFF .............................................................. 21

B

Backlight .............................................................. 42

Battery ................................................................. 10

Battery Power ...................................................... 77

Beep .................................................................... 21

C

Circular Bubble .................................................... 76

Circular Level ......................................................52

Cleaning and Drying

Cables and plugs ........................................... 62

Damp products ............................................... 62

Objectives ...................................................... 62

Collimation error .................................................. 59

Communications parameters .............................. 60

Compensator ...................................................... 76

Contrast .............................................................. 20

D

Darkness ............................................................. 42

Data Manager ..................................................... 20

Data Transfer ...................................................... 77

Deleting data ....................................................... 46

Dimensions ......................................................... 79

Documentation ...................................................... 6

Downloading data ............................................... 46

E

Environmental Specifications .............................. 79

Error Messages ................................................... 54

Eyepiece Adjustment .......................................... 12

F

Focus ................................................................... 42

G

GSI-16 ................................................................. 60

GSI-8 ................................................................... 60

GSI-format ........................................................... 60

H

Height and Distance measurement ..................... 35

Hz Circle .............................................................. 78

I

Icons .................................................................... 17

Input PtID ............................................................19

Input Reduced Level ...........................................20

Instrument components ......................................... 7

Interface

User ................................................................ 14

Internal Memory Storage ..................................... 77

Inverse Staff ........................................................ 20

Index SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 81

L

Labelling .............................................................. 74

LCD ..................................................................... 78

Leica standard settings ....................................... 60

Levelling .............................................................. 11

M

Manual

How to use this ................................................ 5

Measurement ...................................................... 34

Measuring

Measuring time single measure ..................... 76

Optical - Shortest focusing distance .............. 76

Range ............................................................ 76

Modes ................................................................. 17

N

Numeric Values ................................................... 22

O

Operation Messages ........................................... 57

Index

P

Page ...................................................................... 5

Path ....................................................................... 5

Point ID .......................................................... 22, 27

Power ON ............................................................ 13

Power Supply ...................................................... 77

PtID ............................................................... 22, 59

R

Recording ............................................................ 20

Reduced level ...................................................... 22

Reticle ................................................................. 53

RL ........................................................................ 20

Rounding ............................................................. 21

RS232 ................................................................. 21

RS232 Port .......................................................... 77

S

Screen ................................................................... 5

Sensitivity ............................................................ 42

Shade .................................................................. 42

Shipping .............................................................. 61

82SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M

Side Drive ........................................................... 78

Single measurement mode ................................. 40

Specifications, environmental ............................. 75

Storage

Field adjustment ............................................ 62

Product .......................................................... 62

Switching ON/OFF .............................................. 33

Symbols ................................................................ 3

T

Target Image Focusing ....................................... 13

Technical Data

System ........................................................... 78

Technical data ..................................................... 75

Telescope ........................................................... 78

Temperature Range ............................................ 79

Temperature range

Receiver

Drying ....................................................... 62

Tracking measurement mode ............................. 40

Transport ............................................................. 61

Tripod .................................................................. 51

U

Unit ...................................................................... 20

User interface ...................................................... 14

V

Vibrations ............................................................ 41

Viewing data ........................................................ 45

W

Weight ................................................................. 79

Index SPRINTER 100/100M/200/200M 83

Leica Geosystems AG, Heer­brugg, Switzerland, has been
certified as being equipped with
a quality system which meets
the International Standards of
Quality Management and Quali­ty Systems (ISO standard 9001)
and Environmental Manage­ment Systems (ISO standard

14001).

Total Quality Management ­Our commitment to total
customer satisfaction.

Ask your local Leica Geosystems
agent for more information about our
TQM program.

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