LEICA TM6100A User Guide

Leica TM6100A

User Manual

Version 1.0

English

Introduction		TM6100A	2
Introduction
Purchase	Congratulations on the purchase of a TM6100A instrument.
	This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
	up the product and operating it. Refer to "6 Safety Directions" for further informa-
	tion.
	Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product	The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
identification	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 work-
	shop.
	Type:	_______________
	Serial No.:	_______________

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Trademarks

Validity of this manual

The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

Type		Description
	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.
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		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.

•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.

Description

General This manual applies to all TM6100A instruments.

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Available documentation

Name	Description and Format
User Manual	All instructions required in order to operate the 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 and Format
System	Describes the general working of the product in
Field Manual	standard use and specific onboard application
	programs. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
Technical	Overall comprehensive guide to the product and
Reference	program functions. Included are detailed descriptions
Manual	of special software/hardware settings and soft-
	ware/hardware functions intended for technical
	specialists.

Refer to the following resources for all TM6100A documentation and software

•the TPS6000 Product CD

•http://metrology.leica-geosystems.com/en/Downloads_6843.htm

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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1	Description of the System

1.1System Components

Main components

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TM6100A

Component	Description
TM6100A	• an instrument of highest accuracy for measuring, calculating
	and capturing data.
	• connected with LGO Tools to view, exchange and manage data.
Application	Third party metrology software with an interface to the TM6100A
Software	for acquisition, analysis, management and reporting of data.
LGO Tools	An office software consisting of a suite of standard and extended
	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
		automatic horizontal and vertical turning are referred to as
		Motorised.
	Communication	Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth is a compo-
	side cover	nent with external devices, i.e. laptop with application software.

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Instrument models
	Model	Description
	TM6100A	Electronic theodolite, motorised, 0.5" accuracy.
LEICA Geo Office	• LGO Tools supports TM6100A instruments. It also supports all other Leica TPS
Tools	instruments.

•LGO Tools is based on a graphical user interface with standard Windows® operating procedures.

•LGO Tools provides the following functionality:

Functionality	Description
Standard	Includes data exchange between computer and instrument, data
Functionality	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.

•Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, Windows® 2000.

•Refer to the online help of LGO Tools for additional information.

1.2System Concept

1.2.1Software Concept

Description Software type

TM6100A instruments support the following types of software.

Software type	Description
System	This software comprises the central functions of the instrument.
software	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.
Language	Numerous languages are available for the TM6100A instruments.
software	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.

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	Software type	Description
	Application	A suite of optional specific application programs are available for
	programs	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.
	Third party appli-	There are various third party applications available for the
	cation programs	TM6100A, onboard or computer based software. Please contact
		your Leica Geosystems representative for details.
	Customised	Customised software specific to user requirements can be devel-
	application	oped using the GeoC++ development kit. Information on the
	programs	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.

1.2.2Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept

Description	Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory device. This is either a
	CompactFlash card or an internal memory.
Memory device	CompactFlash card:	A CompactFlash card housing is standard. A CompactFlash
		card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity:
		256 MB and 1 GB.
		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.
	Internal memory:	An internal memory is always fitted. It resides inside the
		instrument. Available capacity: 256 MB.

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.

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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 LEICA Geo Office Tools. Refer to the online
	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.
Transfer raw data	Raw data can be transferred between the database on the CompactFlash card or the
to LGO Tools	internal memory of the instrument and LGO Tools in two ways:

•From the CompactFlash card or the internal memory directly via a serial interface to a project in LGO Tools on a PC.

•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.

1.2.3Power Concept

General	Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-
	mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options	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

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1.3

Container for instrument and delivered accessories

Container Contents

	a	f	a)	Protective cover for instrument and
				sunshade for objective lens
		g	b)	Container straps
		h	c)	Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece or
				zenith eyepiece - optional
		i	d)	Allen key
		j	e)	Spare stylus
		k	f)	Room for normal handle
	b		g)	Compact Flash card with cover
		l
	c		h)	User manual
		m	i)	Autocollimation lamp AL51 - optional
	d		j)	CompactFlash card adapter with cover -
		n		optional
	e		k)	Internal battery GEB241 - optional
		o	l)	Instrument with supplied stylus and
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				tribrach
			m)	Data transfer cable GEV218 - optional
			n)	Diagonal eyepiece GFZ3 or zenith
				eyepiece GOK6 (eyepiece for steep
				sighting) - optional
			o)	Ball pen - optional

1.4Instrument Components

Instrument	The instrument components of a TM6100A instrument are shown below.
components	a b	c
part 1 of 2

			a)	Carry handle
			b)	Optical sight
			c)	Panfocal telescope
			d)	CompactFlash card compartment
			e)	Horizontal drive
			f)	User defined SmartKey
			g)	Vertical drive
	d e f g	h i	h)	Lemo connector
			i)	Tribrach
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Instrument	j	k	l m
components
part 2 of 2

n

o p q r

s

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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

c	a)	TM6100A
	b)	Knob to rotate internal target GUS29
TM6100A_004	c)	Panfocal telescope

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.

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2	User Interface

2.1Keyboard

Keyboard								a
						ABC	DEF	GHI
					F12	7	8	9
						JKL	MNO	b
								PQR
					F11	4	5	6
						STU	VWX	YZ
					F10	1	2	3
					F9	/$%	_@&	*?!
						0	.
					F8			c
						CE		ESC
					F7	USER		PROG
							OFF	ON
						PgUp		d
					SHIFT
F1	F2	F3	F4	F5	F6			e

PgDn

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f g

a)	Hot keys F7-F12
b)	Alphanumeric keys	e)	Arrow keys
c)	CE, ESC, USER, PROG	f)	SHIFT
d)	ENTER	g)	Function keys F1-F6

Keys	H Key	Description
	Hot keys F7-F12	• Pre-defined keys to execute commands or access chosen
		screens.
		• The hot key F13, the user defined SmartKey, is located
		between the horizontal and vertical drive on the right
		hand side cover.
	Alphanumeric keys	• To type letters and numbers.
	CE	• Clears all entry at the beginning of user input.
		• Clears the last character during user input.
	ESC	• Leaves the current menu or dialog without storing
		changes made.
	USER	• Calls the user defined menu.
	PROG (ON)	• If the instrument is off: to turn instrument on.
		• If the sensor is on: press at any time to select an applica-
		tion 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	Keys	Description
	PROG plus USER	Turns instrument off.
	SHIFT F12	Calls STATUS Level & Laser Plummet.
	SHIFT F11	Calls CONFIGURE Lights, Display, Beeps, Text, Lights
		page.
	SHIFT USER	Calls QUICK SET Change Settings to:.
	SHIFT	Pages up.
	SHIFT	Pages down.

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2.2Hot Key Assignments

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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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

F12

7

8

9

JKL

MNO

PQR

F11

F10

F9

F8

CE

ESC

F7 USER PROG

OFF ON

PgUp

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

PgDn

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2.3

Screen

Elements of the 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
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.

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	Element			Description
	Message line			Messages are shown for 10 s.
	Icons			Shows current status information of the instrument. Refer to
				"2.5 Icons". Can be used with touch screen.
	ESC			Can be used with touch screen. Same functionality as the fixed
				key ESC. The last operation will be undone.
	CAPS			The caps mode for upper case letters is active.The caps mode
				is activated and deactivated by pressing UPPER (F5) or LOWER
				(F5) in some screens.
	SHIFT icon			Shows the status of the SHIFT key; either first or second level
				of softkeys is selected. Can be used with touch screen and has
				the same functionality as the fixed key SHIFT.
	Quick coding icon			Shows the quick coding configuration. Can be used with touch
				screen to turn quick coding on and off.
	Softkeys			Commands can be executed using F1-F6 keys. The commands
				assigned to the softkeys are screen dependent. Can be used
				directly with touch screen.
	Scroll bar			Scrolls the screen area up and down.

2.4Operating Principles

Keyboard and The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with touch screen 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.

Turn instrument on Press and hold PROG for 2 s.

	Turn instrument	Step	Description
	off step-by-step
			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.

Lock/Unlock keyboard

Option	Description
Lock	To lock the keyboard press and hold SHIFT for 3 s. The message ’Keyboard
	locked’ is momentarily displayed on the Message Line.
Unlock	To unlock the keyboard press and hold SHIFT for 3 s. The message
	’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.