LEICA GPS1200 User Guide

Version 1.0
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Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator

Getting Started

Introduction

Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna

(ATX1230/ATX1230 GG) option.

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Product identification The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.

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

Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Validity of this manual • This manual applies to the GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option. The

To use the product in a permitted manner, please read carefully throughout this manual
before using the GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option.

Enter the type 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.: _________________________

Type Description

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• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

steering of the SmartAntenna via GPS1200 PC Simulator is limited to the GX1230 and
GX1230 GG sensor type.

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

Introduction GPS1200 2

• This manual covers instructions for setting up the GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAn­tenna option and operating it. Refer to GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for infor­mation about GPS1200 general and applications functionality.

Available documenta­tion

The following documentation for GPS1200 is available:

Name Description Format

User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the

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product to a basic level are contained in the
User Manual. Provides an overview of the
product together with technical data and safety
directions.

Name Description Format

System Field Manual Describes the general working of the product in

standard use. Intended as a quick reference
field guide.

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Name Description Format

Application Programs Field
Manual

Describes specific onboard application
programs in standard use. Intended as a quick

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reference field guide. The RoadRunner applica­tion program is described in a separate manual.

Technical Reference
Manual

Overall comprehensive guide to the product and
program functions. Included are detailed
descriptions of special software/hardware
settings and software/hardware functions
intended for technical specialists.

Refer to the following resources for all GPS1200 documentation and software:

•the SmartWorx DVD

• http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads

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Introduction GPS1200 4

Table of Contents

In this manual Chapter Page

1Concept 6

1.1 Introduction 6

1.2 Hardware and software requirements 7

2 Bluetooth Connections 8

2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC 8

2.2 Connecting mobile phone to PC 15

3 Operating the Simulator 19

3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator 19

3.2 Configuring RTK connection 23

3.3 Configuring an Internet connection 27

3.3.1 Configuring Internet interface 27

3.3.2 Configuring a dial-up connection 32

3.4 Accessing GPS data from 3rd party application 48

Appendix A LED indicators on SmartAntenna 49

Index 1

Table of Contents GPS1200 5

1Concept

1.1 Introduction

Description The combination of the Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator and the SmartAntenna

(ATX1230/ATX1230 GG) is a lightweight, innovative GNSS rover with RTK capability and the
precision of Leica's high end GPS1200. Different RTK data formats are supported and the
connection can be done as dial-in or via Internet (NTRIP). It is a cable free solution that
allows the user to collect data directly in the field using the power of the Leica GPS1200 PC
Simulator.

Function The Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option allows the steering of the Smar-

tAntenna with a PC via COM port and Bluetooth.

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1.2 Hardware and software requirements

Required hardware The following hardware is required for for steering the SmartAntenna with a PC:

• SmartAntenna (ATX1230/ATX1230 GG)

• Battery GEB211

•Pole

•Dongle

• PC (recommendation: Pentium 1GHz processor or higher / 512 MB RAM or more /

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Micrsosoft

• Integrated (or external) Bluetooth device to connect the SmartAntenna and the PC

• RTK device with Bluetooth (e.g. mobile phone)

• PC requires a Bluetooth module that supports at least two devices in parallel.

Required software The following software tools are required for steering the SmartAntenna with a PC:

• Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option

• Bluetooth software (e.g. Microsoft)

WindowsTM 2000 or XP / Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher)

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2 Bluetooth Connections

2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC

Connecting SmartAn­tenna step-by-step

Step Description

1. Insert the battery (GEB211) into SmartAntenna and switch it on.

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2. Activate Bluetooth on the PC.

3. Open the Bluetooth software and start Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

The following steps can differ from PC to PC.

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Step Description

4. Select specific Bluetooth device to be configured and click Next.

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Step Description

5. The Bluetooth device selection will be started and an automatic search will be

done.

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Step Description

6. Select the shown ATX1230 GG and click Next. The pairing procedure is started.

7. Type in 0000 and click Initiate Paring.

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Step Description

8. Enable SPP and click OK.

9. Click Finish.

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Step Description

10. A shortcut of the service will be added to My Bluetooth Places on your PC.

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Step Description

11. Right-mouse click on the ATX1230 GG and Connect the antenna.

12. The SmartAntenna is now connected via serial COM9 port.

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2.2 Connecting mobile phone to PC

Connecting mobile
phone step-by-step

Step Description

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1. Switch the mobile phone on. Activate Bluetooth and make it visible.

2. Start the Bluetooth software on your PC and start Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

3. Choose specific Bluetooth device to be configured and click Next. Refer to"2.1

The necessary steps for connecting a mobile phone to a PC can slightly differ
depending on the model. The following steps are related to a Nokia 6630.

Refer to"2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC".

Connecting SmartAntenna to PC".

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Step Description

4. The Bluetooth device selection will be started and an automatic search will be

done.

5. Select the Nokia 6630 and click Next. The pairing procedure is started. Refer

to"2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC".

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Step Description

6. Type in 0000 and click Initiate Paring. Type in 0000 on your Nokia 6630 and
press OK. The Bluetooth service selection appears on your PC.

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Step Description

7. Enable Dial-Up Networking, click Finish and a shortcout for the selected service
will be added to My Bluetooth Places on your PC.

8. Right-mouse click on the Nokia 6630. Under Properties -> Configure you will find
the configured COM port to be used for the connection to the PC.

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3 Operating the Simulator

3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator

Description This chapter explains the starting of the GPS1200 PC Simulator in general, the configuration

of the sensor type and the COM ports in detail.

Configuring the
GPS1200 PC Simulator

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Step Description

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Before you can start the GPS1200 PC Simulator you have to install the software
onto your PC. Go to the related folder on the SmartWorx DVD and run the instal­lation.

Step Description

1. Start the GPS1200 PC Simulator software.

2. Click Configuration -> COM Ports....

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Step Description

3. Select the configured COM port of the Nokia 6630 (COM10) for Port2 and the
configured COM port of the SmartAntenna (COM9) for ATX and click OK.

4. Click Configuration -> Sensor....

5. Select GX1230 GG or GX1230 and click OK.

6. Switch the sensor on by clicking the PROG key on the GPS1200 PC Simulator.

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Step Description

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3.2 Configuring RTK connection

Overview This chapter explains the settings you have to configure to receive RTK data using a GSM.

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Configuring RTK
settings

Refer to GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for detailed information about configuration
of a Rover Real-Time interface using a digital cellular phone.

Step Description

1. Switch the sensor on. Refer to "3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator".

2. Enter CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode.

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Step Description

3. Make the following settings:

•R-Time Mode: Rover

• R-Time Data: RTCM 18,19 v2

• Port: Port 2 (port has to be the same as configured in "3.1 Configuring the

GPS1200 PC Simulator")

• Device: Nokia Phone

Settings for Ref Sensor and Ref Antenna depend on your situation.

4. Enter GSM Connection.

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Step Description

5. Configure a station to dial and click CONT (F1).

6. Click SHIFT CONEC (F4) to establish the RTK connection.

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Step Description

7. The connection will be established and the GPS1200 PC Simulator starts recei­civing RTK data.

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3.3 Configuring an Internet connection

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3.3.1 Configuring Internet interface

Configuring Internet
Interface settings

Refer to GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for detailed information about configuration
of a Rover Real-Time interface using an Internet connection.

Step Description

1. Switch the sensor on. Refer to "3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator".

2. Enter CONFIGURE Internet Interface.

3. Enable Internet (Internet: Yes) and click CONT (F1).
There is no need to configure other settings on this page than the Internet field.

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Step Description

4. Enter CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode.

5. Select Port: Net 1 and click ROVER (F2) to enter CONFIGURE Additional Rover

Options.

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Step Description

6. Select Ref Network: VRS and click GGA (F4) to enter CONFIGURE Send GGA
NMEA.

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Step Description

7. Select GGA Position: Automatic and click CONT (F1) to return to CONFIGURE
Additional Rover Options.

8. Click PAGE (F4) to change to NTRIP page.

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Step Description

9. Enable NTRIP (Use NTRIP: YES) and set up User ID, Password and Mountpnt of
the server you want to connect for receiving RTK data.

10. Click CONT (F1) twice to return to CONFIGURE Interfaces.

11. Click SHIFT (F4) to connect to the server.

12. The connection will be established and the GPS1200 PC Simulator starts recei­civing RTK data.

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3.3.2 Configuring a dial-up connection

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Configuring Dial-up
Connection step-by­step

Refer to "3.3.1 Configuring Internet interface" for information about the Internet interface
configuration settings of the GPS1200 PC Simulator.

Step Description

1. Open Windows Network Connections.

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Step Description

2. Start New Connection Wizard to create a new connection.

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Step Description

3. Click Next to continue.

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Step Description

4. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.

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Step Description

5. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next.

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Step Description

6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next.

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Step Description

7. Select the device of your Bluetooth phone. Refer to "2.2 Connecting mobile phone
to PC".

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Step Description

8. Type in the name of your service provider and click Next.

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Step Description

9. Type in phone number of your service provider and click Next.

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Step Description

10. Select the availability of the connection for users of your PC and click Next.

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Step Description

11. Click Finish to complete the connection and to add it to your network connce-

tions.

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Step Description

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Step Description

12. Start Windows Control Panel.

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Step Description

13. Open Phone and Modem Options.

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Step Description

14. Change to Modems page, select the attached mobile phone and click Properties.

15. Change to Advanced page, type in command to initialize your mobile phone and
click OK to return to Network connections on your PC.

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Step Description

16. Select your Dial-up connection and establish it by right-mouse click Connect.
The connection is established.

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3.4 Accessing GPS data from 3rd party application

Description For using GPS data from GPS1200 PC Simulator within a 3rd party application you can use

NMEA out interface or Remote interface (OWI) within the simulator.

Requirements The access requires the usage of physical or virtual COM ports (have to be realized by using

special software).

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Appendix A LED indicators on SmartAntenna

LED’s indicators Description

SmartAntenna has three Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic antenna
status.

Diagram

BT

PWR

TRK

ON

OFF

BT

PWR

TRK

TRK Tracking LED

GPS12_153

BT Bluetooth LED
PWR Power LED

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Description of the LED’s

IF the LED is THEN

TRK off no satellites are tracked.

flashing green less than four satellites are tracked, a position is

not yet available.

green enough satellites are tracked to compute a posi-

tion.

red SmartAntenna is initialising.

BT green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for

connecting.
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
blue Bluetooth has connected.
flashing blue data is being transferred.

PWR off power is off.

green power is okay.
flashing green power is low. The remaining time for which

enough power is available depends on the type

of survey, the temperature and the age of the

battery.
red power is very low. The battery should be

changed.

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Index

B

Bluetooth ......................................................................2

Module .....................................................................7

Bluetooth LED ............................................................. 49

C

COM port

Configuration .........................................................21

Nokia 6630 ............................................................21

SmartAntenna ........................................................21

COM ports

Physical ..................................................................48

Virtual ....................................................................48

Configuration

Additional Rover Options ........................................28

GSM Connection ..................................................... 24

Internet Interface ................................................... 27

NTRIP .....................................................................30

Real-Time Mode ............................................... 23, 28

Send GGA NMEA ..................................................... 29

Sensor type ...........................................................21

Connection

Dial-in ......................................................................6

Dial-up ...................................................................32

Internet ...................................................................6

F

Format

PDF ..........................................................................3

Printed .....................................................................3

G

GPS1200

Application Programs Field Manual ............................4

PC Simulator .............................................................2

System Field Manual .................................................3

Technical Reference Manual .................................3, 4

User Manual .............................................................3

GPS1200 PC Simulator

Configuration .........................................................19

I

Internet

Service provider ......................................................39

M

Mobile phone

Connection to PC ....................................................15

Nokia 6630 ............................................................15

Modem

AT command ..........................................................46

Dial-up ...................................................................37

N

NMEA ..........................................................................48

Index GPS900 1

O

OWI ............................................................................48

P

Pairing

Mobile phone ......................................................... 16

SmartAntenna ........................................................11

Power LED ..................................................................49

R

Requirements

Hardware .................................................................7

Software ..................................................................7

RTK ...............................................................................6

S

SmartAntenna

ATX1230 ..............................................................2, 7

ATX1230 GG .........................................................2, 7

Battery .....................................................................7

Connection to PC .....................................................8

LED ........................................................................49

SmartWorx ..............................................................4, 19

T

Tracking LED ............................................................... 49

Index GPS900 2

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