Term Description
An EGL fitted to an instrument assists with prism targeting. It
c
onsists of two differently coloured flashing lights located in
the instrument telescope housing. The person holding the
prism can align themselves into the line-of-sight of the
instrument.
Motorised Instruments fitted with internal motors, enabling automatic
horizontal and vertical turning are referred to as Motorised.
ATR Automatic Target Aiming.
ATR refers to the instrument sensor which enables the automatic target aiming and locking.
Automated Instruments fitted with ATR are referred to as Automated.
ATR refers to the instrument sensor which enables the auto-
matic target aiming to a prism.
Three automation modes are available with Aim at target:
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Manual: no automation and no lock.
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Automatic: automatic target aiming to a prism.
Lock Lock is an extension of ATR. An already targeted prism will be
followed automatically. Optional.
SpeedSearch SpeedSearch refers to the instrument sensor which enables
the automatic rapid finding of a prism. Optional.
SmartStation A TS instrument integrated with an add-on GNSS system,
comprising hardware and software components, forms a
SmartStation.
Components of a SmartStation include a SmartAntenna and a
SmartAntenna Adapter.
A SmartStation provides an additional instrument setup
method for determining instrument station coordinates.
The GNSS principles and functionality of a SmartStation
derive from the principles and functionality of Leica VivaGNSS
instruments.
SmartAntenna
SmartAntenna with integrated Bluetooth is a component of a
SmartStation. It can also be used independently on a pole
with a CS20 field controller.
RadioHandle A component of remote mode is the RH16/RH17 RadioHan-
dle. It is an instrument carry handle with an integrated long
range Bluetooth module with attached antenna.
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The RadioHandle interface is only available if the
Robotic option is purchased.
Communication side
cover
Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD card
slot, USB port and WLAN are standard for a TS13 instrument
and a component of a SmartStation. In combination with the
RH16/RH17 RadioHandle, it is also a component of remote
mode.
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The RadioHandle interface is only available if the
Robotic option is purchased.
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