Leica RCS1100 User Manual

50403020

RCS1100 Series

User Manual

Version 1.2

English

Remote Controlled Surveying

Congratulations on your purchase of an RCS1100 system !

This manual contains important safety directions (refer to section "Safety directions") as well as instructions for setting up the instrument and operating

it. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the instrument.

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Product identification

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

Model: Serial no.:

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Software version:

Product identification

Symbols used in this Manual

The symbols used in this User Manual have the following meanings:

DANGER :

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or in 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.

Symbols used in this Manual

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Contents

Introduction

Preparation, setting up

Description of the system

Operation

Care and Storage

Safety directions

Technical data

Index

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Contents

Introduction ....................................................... 7

Preparation, Setting up..................................... 8

Unpacking ................................................................... 8

Fitting the RCS1100 to the reflector pole ...................... 9

Installing the TCPS26 on the tripod of the instrument . 10

TPS1100/TPS1000 interface parameters .............11

Switching on ............................................................. 12

Trouble-shooting ....................................................... 12

Packaging and transport ........................................... 13

Batteries and chargers .............................................. 13

Charging batteries ..................................................... 14

Inserting and removing batteries ................................ 14

Description of the system .............................. 15

Description of the instrument ..................................... 15

Software concept ...................................................... 16

Operation ......................................................... 17

Allocation of keys ...................................................... 17

Working procedure .................................................... 18

RCS Searching Window ...................................... 19

Definition of a Working Area (WORKA) ............... 19

Compass .............................................................. 20

PowerSearch ....................................................... 21

Hz / V ................................................................... 21

Joystick ................................................................ 22

Activate/Deactivate Work Area

(WORK+/WORK-) ................................................ 23

Last point stored .................................................. 23

Switching the RCS mode ..................................... 23

Lock interruption / Lock go................................... 23

Complete display ................................................. 24

Working with the TPS1000 series .............................. 24

Local functions .......................................................... 25

Power Off .................................................................. 29

Care and Storage ............................................ 30

Transport and Storage .............................................. 30

Cleaning ................................................................... 30

Battery charging ........................................................ 31

Safety directions ............................................. 32

Intended use of instrument ........................................ 32

Permitted uses ..................................................... 32

Prohibited uses .................................................... 32

Limits of use .............................................................. 33

Responsibilities ......................................................... 33

Hazards in use .......................................................... 34

Electromagnetic acceptability .................................... 38

FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) ............................ 40

Technical data ................................................. 41

Radio modem ........................................................... 42

Index ................................................................. 43

Contents

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Introduction

RCS1100 stands for Remote Control Surveying. The RCS1100 enables survey instruments of the TPS1100 and TPS1000 series to be remote controlled.

The control unit, the radio modem and the power supply are all contained in a compact, ergonomically-designed housing. The incorporated radio modem is used together with the TCPS26 radio modem as a basic station in the TPS1100.

Instruments in locations which are exposed, difficult to reach, or cramped, can be conveniently operated with the RCS1100 control unit.

Validity of the user manual

This user manual is valid for all RCS1100 units having a built-in radio modem. Exceptions relating to the RCS1100 without built-in radio modem are indicated. The present manuel describes the software version 1.22.

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Preparation,Setting up

Introduction

Preparation, Setting up

Unpacking

The RCS1100 is supplied complete with the User Manual and with a software diskette / CD in a padded nylon bag. The outfit also includes an adapter which enables the RCS1100 to be connected to a GLS11 reflector pole. The bag has space for a spare GEB111/121 battery and for a TCPS26 radio modem.

The complete equipment and the accessories for Remote Control Surveying can be reliably transported in the container 667 337 (option), in which all of the components are clearly laid out for rapid installation.

The entire equipment has been designed for rough field conditions but we nevertheless recommend that you use the bags and containers provided when you transport it over long distances. Protect cables, plugs, batteries and antennae against the weather.

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1 RCS1100 2 Holder for reflector pole 3 Battery GEB71 4 360° Reflector 5 Y-cable, Antenna extension 6 Battery GEB70 7 Battery GEB111 8 TCPS26 radio modem 9 Battery GEB121

10 User Manual, installation diskette

11 Antenna

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Fitting the RCS1100 to the reflector pole

Using the clamping screw provided, secure the reflector-pole adapter at the appropriate height on a GLS11 reflector pole. The adapter can remain on the reflector pole during transport.

Screw the antenna to the end of the antenna extension and connect the antenna extension to the reflector adapter.

Now connect the RCS1100 to the reflector-pole adapter by lining up the marks and tightening the screw. Connect the antenna extension to the RCS1100. At short distances, or under favourable radio transmission conditions, you can leave out the antenna extension and connect the antenna directly to the RCS1100.

WARNING:

If the radio modem is

switched on, do not carry the antenna closer than 15 cm to your body.

Connecting the RCS1100 (lining up the marks on housing and adapter)

The angle bracket and the position of the antenna socket together ensure that the antenna is vertical.

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Installing the TCPS26 on the tripod of the instrument

If the RCS1100 is secured in another manner, make sure that the antenna is vertical, otherwise the transmission range will be restricted.

Reflctor pole, completely set up

Connect the following to the tripod of the instrument: The TCPS26 radio modem, the antenna extension with antenna, and the GEB70 or GEB71 external battery. Make sure that the antenna can transmit freely in the direction of work. The TCPS26 radio modem must be configured as the BASE modem.

Using the Y-cable, connect the survey instrument, the battery and the TCPS26 radio modem. Connect the antenna extension to the TCPS26.

1 2

1 Antenna extension 2 TCPS26 radio modem 3 GEB70 external battery

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MAIN\ Main menu

MAIN\ Configuration

MAIN\ Communication mode

MAIN MENU: PROGRAMS

EXTRA\ EXTRA FUNCTIONS

Switches to Remote Control mode.

Do you want to switch ?

TPS1100/TPS1000 interface parameters

MAIN\ Main menu

MAIN\ Configuration

MAIN\ Communication mode

MAIN\ RCS parameters

MAIN MENU: PROGRAMS

CONF\ SYSTEM CONFIG.

CONF\ GSI-COMMUNICATION

MAIN\ RCS mode

Switches to Remote Control mode.

Do you want to switch ?

Switch on the RCS Mode on TPS1100/ TPS1000

The interface parameters on the TPS1100 / TPS1000 must be inspected and if necessary adjusted to the those for the TCPS26, which were set in the factory to the following values:

19200 baud 8 data bits No parity

Setting the interface on the TPS1100:

Set the following values

19200 baud 8 data bits No parity

The remaining values are not relevant.

Setting the interface on the TPS1000:

Set the following values:

19200 baud 8 data bits No parity

For details, refer to the TPS1000 Systems Handbook.

Setting the interface on the TPS1100:

Confirm with "YES".

Setting the interface on the TPS1000:

Confirm with "YES".

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Switching on Trouble-shooting

After all connections and settings have been inspected, the RCS1100 can be switched on. This automatically brings the TPS1100 into the RCS mode. After a few seconds, the display of the TPS1100 appears on the RCS1100.

Error Cause / remedy

Case 1 - Green LED on TCPS26 does not shine: Inspect battery charge, and cables for TCPS26

No data transfer when starting up (sho rt distance between TCPS26 and RCS1100)

Data transfer possible, but transmission fault

Data transfer is very slow

Interruption during data transfer

Case 2 - Message "No signal" on RCS1100: Inspect battery charge in RCS1100 or possible link numbers for RCS1100 and

TCPS26 are not the same. Case 3 - Green LED shines and message appears on RCS1100: Set interface paarmeters correctly on

TPS and TCPS26.

Case 1 - Red LED on TCPS26 flashes: Inspect interface parameters. Case 2 - Red LED on TCPS26 does not flash: Connecting cable is defective

Disturbance from other transmitters in the 2.4 Ghz

frequency band: Change link number in RSC1100 and TCPS26.

Message "No signal" on RCS1100:Operation is at

the limit of the range, or there is no visual communication between RCS1100 and TCPS26. Establish visual communication, reduce distance, use antenna exte nsion.

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Batteries and chargersPackaging and transport

Before packing up the RCS1100 and the TCPS26 in the bag, unscrew the antennae and remove the battery from the RCS1100. For maximum protection during transport, pack the units as shown in the diagram.

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GEB111 GEB121

T100Z72

Your Leica Geosystems instrument is operated with rechargable plug-in batteries. The GEB111 is the preferred battery for use with the RCS1100, but the GEB121 may also be used.

Only use batteries, charging

sets and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems.

In order to fully exhaust

battery capacity it is

immediately with your job. As a result, the batteries will be discharged. Because the operating time of the battery can be very short until full capacity is reached it is recommended to have ready a second battery and the GKL122 battery charger. Using the charger, the battery can be charged/discharged several times before use.

absolutely necessary with new batteries to carry out 3 to 5 complete charging/discharging cycles.

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After first charging of batteries you can start

Preparation,Setting up

Charging batteries

Inserting and removing batteries

To charge the battery, use the GKL111 or GKL122 charger as described in the instructions provided with that charger.

The chargers are not intended for outdoor use.

Adhere to the safety directions.

Tcs11z01

T100Z74

The battery for the RCS1100 fits into a compartment on the underside of the instrument. Push it fully against the side opposite to the catch and then click it into position on the same side as the catch.

Tcs11z02

To remove the battery, hold it to prevent it from falling and pull out the lever of the catch by about 2mm.

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