LEICA TM6100A User Guide
Version 1.0
English
Leica TM6100A
User Manual
Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a TM6100A instrument.
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Product
identification
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to
tion.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
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.: _______________
"6 Safety Directions" for further informa-
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
Trademarks • CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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.
Validity of this
manual
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General This manual applies to all TM6100A instruments.
Description
Introduction
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Available
documentation
Name Description and Format
User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product
Name Description and Format
System
Field Manual
Technical
Reference
Manual
Refer to the following resources for all TM6100A documentation and software
• the TPS6000 Product CD
• http://metrology.leica-geosystems.com/en/Downloads_6843.htm
to a basic level are contained in the User Manual.
Provides an overview of the product together with
technical data and safety directions.
Describes the general working of the product in
standard use and specific onboard application
programs. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
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.
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 8
1.1 System Components 8
1.2 System Concept 11
1.2.1 Software Concept 11
1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 13
1.2.3 Power Concept 15
1.3 Container Contents 16
1.4 Instrument Components 17
2 User Interface 20
2.1 Keyboard 20
2.2 Hot Key Assignments 24
2.3 Screen 27
2.4 Operating Principles 29
2.5 Icons 35
3 Operation 37
3.1 Instrument Setup 37
3.2 Battery 40
3.2.1 Operating Principles 40
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3.2.2 Instrument Battery 41
3.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 43
3.4 Accessing Survey Application Program 46
3.5 Built-in autocollimation device 49
3.6 Connection to Application Computer 51
3.7 Limitation of the horizontal and vertical movements 55
4 Check & Adjust 60
4.1 Overview 60
4.2 Preparation 63
4.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i and c) 65
4.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 69
4.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 74
4.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 76
4.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 77
4.8 Servicing the Tripod 79
4.9 Adjustment of the autocollimation reticule 80
5 Care and Transport 82
5.1 Transport 82
5.2 Storage 84
5.3 Cleaning and Drying 85
5.4 Maintenance 87
6 Safety Directions 88
6.1 General Introduction 88
6.2 Intended Use 89
6.3 Limits of Use 91
6.4 Responsibilities 92
6.5 Hazards of Use 93
6.6 Laser Classification 99
6.6.1 General 99
6.6.2 Laser Plummet 101
6.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 104
6.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 107
7 Technical Data 110
7.1 Angle Measurement 110
7.2 Conformity to National Regulations 111
7.2.1 Communication side cover with Bluetooth 111
7.3 General Technical Data of the Instrument 112
8 International Limited Warranty,
Software License Agreement 119
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Description of the System
1 Description of the System
1.1 System Components
Main components
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Component Description
TM6100A • an instrument of highest accuracy for measuring, calculating
Application
Software
LGO Tools An office software consisting of a suite of standard and extended
TM6100A
and capturing data.
• connected with LGO Tools to view, exchange and manage data.
Third party metrology software with an interface to the TM6100A
for acquisition, analysis, management and reporting of data.
programs for the viewing, exchange and management of data.
Terminology The following terms and abbreviations may be found in this manual:
Term Description
TPS Total Station Positioning System
LGO Tools LEICA Geo Office Tools
Motorised TM6100A instruments are fitted with internal motors, enabling
Communication
side cover
Description of the System TM6100A 1 - 9
automatic horizontal and vertical turning are referred to as
Motorised.
Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth is a component with external devices, i.e. laptop with application software.
Description of the System
Instrument models
Model Description
TM6100A Electronic theodolite, motorised, 0.5" accuracy.
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LEICA Geo Office
Tools
• LGO Tools supports TM6100A instruments. It also supports all other Leica TPS
instruments.
• LGO Tools is based on a graphical user interface with standard Windows® operating procedures.
• LGO Tools provides the following functionality:
Functionality Description
Standard
Functionality
• Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, Windows® 2000.
• Refer to the online help of LGO Tools for additional information.
Includes data exchange between computer and instrument, data
management including viewing and editing, reporting, creation
and management of codelists, creation and use of format files for
data conversion, uploading and deleting of system software and
application programs.
1.2 System Concept
1.2.1 Software Concept
Description TM6100A instruments support the following types of software.
Software type
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Software type Description
System
software
Language
software
This software comprises the central functions of the instrument.
It is also referred to as firmware.
The programs Survey and Setup are integrated into the firmware
and cannot be deleted.
The English language is integrated into the firmware and cannot
be deleted.
Numerous languages are available for the TM6100A instruments.
This software is also referred to as system language.
The system software enables a maximum of three languages
which can be stored at any one time - the English language and
two other languages. The English language is the default
language and cannot be deleted. One language is chosen as the
active language.
Description of the System
Software type Description
Application
programs
Third party application programs
Customised
application
programs
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A suite of optional specific application programs are available for
the instrument.
Some of the programs are activated freely and require no license
key and others require purchasing and are only activated with a
license key.
There are various third party applications available for the
TM6100A, onboard or computer based software. Please contact
your Leica Geosystems representative for details.
Customised software specific to user requirements can be developed using the GeoC++ development kit. Information on the
GeoC++ development environment is available on request from a
Leica Geosystems representative.
Software upload All instrument software is stored in the System RAM of the instrument. The software
can be uploaded onto the instrument using the following methods:
• Using LGO Tools the software is transferred via the serial interface to the
CompactFlash card in the instrument, which is then stored to the System RAM.
• By connecting the CompactFlash card directly to the computer either via an
internal card slot housing or an external OMNI drive, the software is transferred
to the card, which is then stored to the System RAM.
1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept
Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory device. This is either a
Memory device
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CompactFlash card or an internal memory.
CompactFlash card: A CompactFlash card housing is standard. A CompactFlash
Internal memory: An internal memory is always fitted. It resides inside the
Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the measurement may cause loss of data. Always return to TM6100A Main Menu before
removing the CompactFlash card and switch off the instrument before removing
cables.
card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity:
256 MB and 1 GB.
instrument. Available capacity: 256 MB.
Whilst other CompactFlash cards may be used,
Leica recommends Leica CompactFlash cards
and cannot be held responsible for data loss or
any other error that may occur when using a
non-Leica card.
Description of the System
Data conversion Export
Data can be exported from a job in a wide range of ASCII formats. A standard set of
Export Formats is delivered with the system. Customized export format can defined
in Format Manager which is a PC tool in
help of LGO Tools for information on creating format files.
Data can also be exported from a job in DXF or LandXML format.
Import
Data can be imported from ASCII, DXF, GSI8 or GSI16 format.
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LEICA Geo Office Tools. Refer to the online
Transfer raw data
LGO Tools
to
Raw data can be transferred between the database on the CompactFlash card or the
internal memory of the instrument and
• From the CompactFlash card or the internal memory directly via a serial interface
to a project in
• From the CompactFlash card using for example an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica
Geosystems to a project in LGO Tools on a PC.
CompactFlash cards can be used directly in an OMNI drive as supported by Leica
Geosystems. Other PC card drives may require an adapter.
LGO Tools on a PC.
LGO Tools in two ways:
1.2.3 Power Concept
General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-
Power options Instrument
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mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally. An external
battery is connected to the instrument using a LEMO cable.
Internal battery: One GEB241 battery fitted into the battery compartment.
External battery: One GEB171 battery connected via cable
Description of the System
1.3 Container Contents
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Container for
instrument and
delivered
accessories
a
b
c
d
e
TM6100A_039
a) Protective cover for instrument and
f
sunshade for objective lens
b) Container straps
g
c) Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece or
h
i
j
k
l
m
zenith eyepiece - optional
d) Allen key
e) Spare stylus
f) Room for normal handle
g) Compact Flash card with cover
h) User manual
i) Autocollimation lamp AL51 - optional
j) CompactFlash card adapter with cover -
n
o
optional
k) Internal battery GEB241 - optional
l) Instrument with supplied stylus and
tribrach
m) Data transfer cable GEV218 - optional
n) Diagonal eyepiece GFZ3 or zenith
eyepiece GOK6 (eyepiece for steep
sighting) - optional
o) Ball pen - optional
1.4 Instrument Components
Instrument
components
part 1 of 2
The instrument components of a TM6100A instrument are shown below.
a b c
a) Carry handle
b) Optical sight
c) Panfocal telescope
d) CompactFlash card compartment
e) Horizontal drive
f) User defined SmartKey
g) Vertical drive
TM6100A_002
f
d
ge
h i
h) Lemo connector
i) Tribrach
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Description of the System
Instrument
components
part 2 of 2
TM6100A_003
j k l m
n
q r spo
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j) Vertical drive
k) Focusing ring
l) Autocollimation device
m) Interchangeable eyepiece
n) Battery compartment
o) Stylus for touch screen
p) Screen
q) Circular level
r) Footscrew
s) Keyboard
Internal target An internal target GUS29 may be factory fitted to the telescope of the TM6100A to
facilitate the mutual accurate collimation of two theodolites. Depending on the
measurement task, the internal target can be rotated into or out of position.
a
b
a) TM6100A
c
TM6100A_004
b) Knob to rotate internal target GUS29
c) Panfocal telescope
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The internal target GUS29 is rotated into the visible positions when the marker line
on the knob is perpendicular to the line of sight.
When the marker line on the knob is parallel to the line of sight, the internal target
GUS29 is out of sight.
User Interface
2 User Interface
2.1 Keyboard
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Keyboard
TM6100A_005
F2F1 F3 F4 F5 F6
a
ABC DEF GHI
789
F12
JKL MNO PQR
456
F11
STU VWX YZ
F10
123
/$%_
PgUp
@&*?!
0.
CE ESC
USER PROG
ON
OFF
PgDn
F9
F8
F7
SHIFT
b
c
d
e
f
g
a) Hot keys F7-F12
b) Alphanumeric keys
c) CE, ESC, USER, PROG
d) ENTER
e) Arrow keys
f) SHIFT
g) Function keys F1-F6
Keys H
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Key Description
Hot keys F7-F12 • Pre-defined keys to execute commands or access chosen
Alphanumeric keys • To type letters and numbers.
CE • Clears all entry at the beginning of user input.
ESC • Leaves the current menu or dialog without storing
USER • Calls the user defined menu.
PROG (ON) • If the instrument is off: to turn instrument on.
screens.
• The hot key F13, the user defined SmartKey, is located
between the horizontal and vertical drive on the right
hand side cover.
• Clears the last character during user input.
changes made.
• If the sensor is on: press at any time to select an application program.
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Key Description
ENTER • Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
dialog/menu.
• Starts the edit mode for edit fields.
• Opens a list box.
SHIFT • Changes between the first and the second level of func-
tion keys.
Arrow keys • Move the focus on the screen.
Function keys F1-F6 • Correspond to the six softkeys that appear on the bottom
of the screen when the screen is activated.
Key combinations
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Keys Description
PROG plus USER Turns instrument off.
SHIFT F12 Calls STATUS Level & Laser Plummet.
SHIFT F11 Calls CONFIGURE Lights, Display, Beeps, Text, Lights
SHIFT USER Calls QUICK SET Change Settings to:.
SHIFT
SHIFT
page.
Pages up.
Pages down.
User Interface
2.2 Hot Key Assignments
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General TM6100A instruments contain two standard configurations at delivery. Two more
configurations are available on the Factory CD.
Configuration Set Description Angle Unit
TM6100A BT Standard configuration set for Bluetooth
Degree
connection
TM6100A Cable Standard configuration set for Cable
Degree
connection
Hot Keys All default configurations contain the following Hot Key & Shift Hot Key assignments:
Key Description
F7 Autocollimation lamp On/Off
F8 Reticule illumination On/Off
F9 Change face
F10 Position Hz/V
F11 TPS Correction (Environmental Parameters)
F12 Check & Adjust
F13 (Trigger Key) Rec (Take an angle measurement)
Shift - F7 Compensator functions
Shift - F8 Telescope accessories
Shift - F9 Units & Formats
Shift - F10 Battery & Memory Status
Shift - F11 Lights & Display Settings
Shift - F12 Electronic Level & Plummet
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User Interface
PgUp
CEESC
USERPRO
8
9
ABC
DEFGHI
JKLMNO
PQR
ON
OFF
Keyboard Overlay A self adhesive keyboard overlay is available for the default Hot Key assignments. The
keyboard overlay can be affixed to the keyboard as shown below if required.
ABC DEF GHI
789
F12
JKL MNO PQR
F11
F10
F9
CE ESC
F8
USER PROG
F7
F2F1 F3 F4 F5 F6
SHIFT
TM6100A_006
G
ON
OFF
PgUp
PgDn
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2.3 Screen
Screen
a) Time
b) Caption
c) Title
d) Screen area
e) Message line
f) Icons
g) ESC
h) CAPS
i) SHIFT icon
j) Quick coding icon
k) Softkeys
Elements of the
screen
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Element Description
Time The current local time is shown.
Caption Shows location either in Main Menu, under PROG key or USER
key.
Title Name of the screen is shown.
Screen area The working area of the screen.
User Interface
Element Description
Message line Messages are shown for 10 s.
Icons Shows current status information of the instrument. Refer to
ESC
CAPS The caps mode for upper case letters is active.The caps mode
SHIFT icon Shows the status of the SHIFT key; either first or second level
Quick coding icon Shows the quick coding configuration. Can be used with touch
Softkeys Commands can be executed using F1-F6 keys. The commands
Scroll bar
"2.5 Icons". Can be used with touch screen.
Can be used with touch screen. Same functionality as the fixed
key ESC. The last operation will be undone.
is activated and deactivated by pressing UPPER (F5) or LOWER
(F5) in some screens.
of softkeys is selected. Can be used with touch screen and has
the same functionality as the fixed key SHIFT.
screen to turn quick coding on and off.
assigned to the softkeys are screen dependent. Can be used
directly with touch screen.
Scrolls the screen area up and down.
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2.4 Operating Principles
Keyboard and
touch screen
Turn instrument on Press and hold PROG for 2 s.
Turn instrument
off step-by-step
Lock/Unlock
keyboard
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The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with
supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the
only difference lies in the way information is selected and entered.
Step Description
Option Description
Lock To lock the keyboard press and hold SHIFT for 3 s. The message ’Keyboard
Unlock To unlock the keyboard press and hold SHIFT for 3 s. The message
The instrument can only be turned off in TM6100A Main Menu.
1. Press and hold both USER and PROG simultaneously.
OR
Press ESC for more then 2 s.
2. Press YES (F6) to continue or NO (F4) to cancel.
locked’ is momentarily displayed on the Message Line.
’Keyboard unlocked’ is momentarily displayed on the Message Line.
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Selecting
from a menu
Selecting a page
Appearance Description
To select an item from a menu, do one of the following:
Move the focus to the item. ENTER or CONT (F1).
OR
Type the complete selection number in front of the
item. ENTER or CONT (F1) are not required.
OR
Tap on the item with the stylus.
Appearance Description
To select a page in a screen, do one of the following:
PAGE (F6).
OR
Tap on the page tab with the stylus.
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