Leica TPS400 VERSION 2.1 User Manual
Version 2.1
English
Leica TPS400 Series
User Manual
Electronical Total Station
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Leica Geosystems Total Station.
This manual contains important safety
directions as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it.
Refer to "Safety Directions" for further
information.
Read carefully through the User Manual
before you switch on the product.
Product identification
The model and the serial number of your product is
indicated on the type plate.
Enter the model and the 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.: ____________
Symbols used in this manual
The symbols used in this User Manual have the
following meanings:
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
or an unintended use which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
or an unintended use 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.
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Trademarks
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Corporation
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SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Contents - Overview
Introduction.................................................... 8
Operating the product............................. 17
Measuring Preparation / Setting up.. 25
FNC Key.......................................................... 41
Programs ....................................................... 45
Settings........................................................... 77
EDM Settings ............................................... 82
File Management........................................ 87
Start-up sequence ..................................... 90
Calibrations .................................................. 91
COMM Parameters .................................... 95
Data Transfer ............................................... 96
System Info................................................... 97
Care and Storage....................................... 98
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Safety Directions...................................... 107
Technical Data........................................... 130
Index............................................................... 140
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Contents - Overview
Contents
Introduction.................................................... 8
Special features............................................... 9
Important parts............................................... 10
Technical terms and abbreviations ............ 11
Area of applicability....................................... 14
Installation on the PC ..................................... 14
Program content............................................. 14
Power Supply................................................. 16
Operating the product............................. 17
Keypad ............................................................ 17
Fixed keys ...................................................... 18
Trigger key...................................................... 18
Distance measurement ................................ 19
Softkeys .......................................................... 22
Symbols .......................................................... 23
Status symbol "EDM type" ............................. 23
Status symbol "Battery capacity" ................... 23
Status symbol "Compensator" ....................... 23
Menu tree........................................................ 24
Measuring Preparation / Setting up.. 25
Unpacking....................................................... 25
Inserting / Replacing Battery ....................... 26
Contents
External power supply for total
.............................................................. 27
station
Setting up the tripod...................................... 28
Centring with laser plummet,
coarse level-up .............................................. 30
Fine tuning in the horizontal with the
electronic bubble ........................................... 31
Laser intensity................................................ 32
Hints for positioning ...................................... 32
Input mode - method 1 ................................. 33
Input mode - method 2 ................................. 33
Edit mode........................................................ 34
Erasing characters ......................................... 34
Inserting characters........................................ 35
Numerical and Alphanumerical input......... 36
Pointsearch .................................................... 38
Wildcard search............................................. 39
Measuring....................................................... 40
FNC Key.......................................................... 41
Light On /Off................................................... 41
Level/Plummet ............................................... 41
IR/ RL Toggle................................................. 41
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Laser Pointer.................................................. 41
Free-Coding ................................................... 41
Units................................................................. 41
Target Offset .................................................. 42
Height Transfer.............................................. 43
Programs ....................................................... 45
Application pre-settings................................ 45
Setting job ...................................................... 45
Setting Station................................................ 46
Orientation...................................................... 47
Applications .................................................... 51
Introduction .................................................... 51
Surveying ....................................................... 51
Stake out ........................................................ 52
Free Station.................................................... 55
Reference Line............................................... 61
Tie Distance ................................................... 68
Area (plan) ..................................................... 70
Remote Height ............................................... 71
Construction ................................................... 72
Coding............................................................. 74
Settings........................................................... 77
EDM Settings ............................................... 82
File Management........................................ 87
Start-up sequence..................................... 90
Calibrations .................................................. 91
Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation)............. 92
V-Index (Vertical index error)...................... 92
COMM Parameters .................................... 95
Data Transfer ............................................... 96
System Info................................................... 97
Care and Storage....................................... 98
Transport ........................................................ 98
In the field....................................................... 98
Inside vehicle ................................................. 99
Shipping ......................................................... 99
Storage............................................................ 99
Batteries ....................................................... 100
Cleaning ....................................................... 100
Checking and adjusting.............................. 102
Tripod ........................................................... 102
Circular level ................................................ 102
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Circular level on the tribrach ........................ 103
Laser plummet ............................................. 103
Reflectorless EDM ....................................... 104
Safety Directions...................................... 107
Intended Use................................................ 107
Permitted use ............................................... 107
Adverse use ................................................. 107
Limits of Use ................................................ 108
Responsibilities............................................ 109
International Waranty, Software Licence
Agreement.................................................... 110
Hazards of Use............................................ 111
Laser classification...................................... 115
Integrated Distancer, Invisible Laser............ 115
Electronic Guide Light EGL.......................... 122
Laser plummet ............................................. 123
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC ........ 126
FCC Statement (Applicable in U.S.) ........ 128
Technical Data........................................... 130
Atmospheric correction .............................. 136
Reduction formulae ...................................... 138
Index............................................................... 140
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Introduction
The Leica Geosystems TPS400 is a high-quality
electronic total station designed for the construction
site.
Its innovative technology makes the daily surveying
jobs easier.
The product is ideally suited for simple construction
surveys and setting out tasks.
The easy operation of the product functions can be
learned without problems in no time.
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Special features
• Easy and quickly to learn !
• Interactive keys; with large and clear LCD.
• Small, light-weight and easy-to-use.
• Measurements without reflector with the integrated visible laser beam (TCR products).
• Additional trigger key on side cover.
• Continuous drives for horizontal and vertical
angles (tangent screws).
• With laser plummet as standard.
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Important parts
1) Optical sight
2) Integrated guide light EGL (optional)
3) Vertical drive
4) Battery
5) Battery stand for GEB111
6) Battery cover
7) Eyepiece; focussing graticule
8) Focussing telescope image
9) Detachable carrying handle with mounting
screws
10) Serial interface RS232
11) Foot screw
12) Objective with integrated Electronic Distance
Measurement (EDM); Beam exit
13) Display
14) Keyboard
15) Circular level
16) On/Off key
17) Trigger key
18) Horizontal drive
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Technical terms and abbreviations
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ZA = Line of sight / collimation axis
Telescope axis = line from the reticle to the centre
of the objective.
SA = Standing axis
Vertical rotation axis of the telescope.
KA = Tilting axis
Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope (Trunion
axis).
V = Vertical angle / zenith angle
VK = Vertical circle
With coded circular division for reading the V-angle.
Hz = Horizontal direction
HK = Horizontal circle
With coded circular division for reading the Hzangle.
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Standing axis inclination
Angle between plumb line and
standing axis. Standing axis tilt is
not an product error and is not eliminated by measuring in both faces.
Any possible influence it may have
on the Hz-direction resp. V-angle is
elliminated by the dual axis
compensator.
Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation)
The line-of-sight error is the deviation from the perpendicular
between tilting axis and line-ofsight. This could be eleminated by
measuring in both faces.
V-Index (Vertical index error)
With horizontal line-of-sight the Vcircle reading should be exactly
90°(100gon). The deviation from
this values is termed V-index (i).
Plumb line / Compensator
Direction of gravity. The compensator defines the plumb line within
the product.
Zenith
Point on the plumb line above the
observer.
Reticle
Glass plate within the telescope
with reticle.
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TC400Z4
Indicated meteorological corrected slope
distance between product tilting axis and
centre of prism/laser spot (TCR).
Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance.
Height difference between station and
target point.
hr Reflector height above ground
hi product height above ground
E0 Station coordinate (Easting)
N0 Station coordinate (Northing)
H0 Station height
E Easting of target point
N Northing of target point
H Height of target point
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Area of applicability
This User Manual is valid for all products of the
TPS400 Series.
TC products are equipped with an invisible infrared
EDM and TCR products with a visible red laser for
reflectorless measuring.
Sections only valid for TCR products are marked
accordingly.
PC Program Package
Leica Geo Office Tools (LGO-Tools)
The program package LGO-Tools is used for the
data exchange between the Total Station and the
PC. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to
support your use of the product.
Installation on the PC
The installation program can be found on the CDROM supplied. Please note that LGO-Tools can
only be installed on computers with MS Windows
98, 2000 or XP operating systems.
Any previous versions of LGO-Tools on
your computer must be uninstalled first before
installing the new version.
For the installation call program "setup.exe" in the
directory \LGO-Tools on the CD-ROM and follow
the input instructions of the installation program.
Program content
After successful installation the following programs
appear:
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Tools
• Data Exchange Manager
For data exchange of coordinates, measurements, codelists and output formats between
product and PC.
• Coordinate Editor
Import/Export as well as creating and
processing of coordinate files.
• Codelist Manager
For creating and processing of codelists.
• Software Upload
For loading system software and EDM-software.
For EDM Software upload only LGO/LGO-
Tools Software Version 3.0 or higher must be used
for error free operation.
Not using the correct upload Software can permanently damage the instrument.
Before the Software Upload, always insert a
charged battery into the product.
• Format Manager
For creating of own, special formatted data
output files.
• Configuration Manager
Import/Export as well as creating of product
configuration.
For more informationen about LGO-Tools
refer to the comprehensive Online Help.
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Power Supply
Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and
accessories or accessories recommended by Leica
Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of
the product.
Power for the product can be supplied either internally or externally. An external battery is connected
to the product using a LEMO cable.
• Internal battery:
One GEB111 or 121 battery fit in the battery
compartment.
• External battery:
One GEB171 battery connected via cable.
1 GEB121
2 GEB111
3 Single cells in the battery adapter GAD39
Your Leica Geosystems product is powered by
rechargeable plug-in batteries. For this product, we
recommend the basic battery (GEB111) or the Pro
battery (GEB121). Optionally six single cells can be
used with the GAD39 battery adapter.
Six single cell batteries (1.5 V each) supply 9 Volts.
The voltmeter on the product is designed for a
voltage of 6 Volts (GEB111/ GEB121).
The battery charge is not displayed correctly
when using single cells. Use the single cells with the
battery adapter as emergency power supply. The
advantage of the single cells is in a lower rate of
discharge even over long periods.
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Introduction
Operating the product
The on / off key is located on the side cover of the
TPS400.
All shown displays are examples. It is
possible that local software versions are different to
the basic version.
Keypad
TC400Z5
1) Focus
Actively measured field.
2) Symbols
3) Fixed keys
Keys with firmly assigned functions.
4) Navigation keys
Control of input bar in edit and input mode or
control of focus bar.
5) Function keys
Are assigned the variable functions displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
6) Softkey bar
Displays functions that can be called up with the
function keys.
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Fixed keys
[PAGE] Scrolls to next page when a dialogue-
consists of several pages.
[MENU] Accesses programs, settings, the data
manager, adjustments, communications parameters,system information
and data transfer.
[USER] Key, programmable with function from
the FNC menu.
[FNC] Quick-access to measurement-
supporting functions.
[ESC] Quit a dialog or the edit mode with acti-
vation of the "previous" value. Return to
next heigher level.
Confirm an input; continue to the next
field.
Trigger key
The measurement trigger (see "Most important
elements"; index 17) has three settings (ALL,DIST,
OFF).
The key can be activated in the configuration menu.
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Distance measurement
A laser distancer (EDM) is incorporated into the
products of the TPS400 series.
In all versions, the distance can be determined by
using an invisible infrared beam which emerges
coaxially from the telescope objective.
Measurements to strongly reflecting
targets such as to traffic lights in infrared mode
without prism should be avoided. The measured
distances may be wrong or inaccurate.
For applications without reflector, the TCR-version
also use a visible red laser beam which emerges
in the same manner. A special arrangement of the
EDM, and appropriate arrangement of the beam
paths, enable ranges of over five kilometres to be
attained with standard prisms.
Miniprisms, 360° reflectors and reflector tapes can
also be used, and measurement is also possible
without a reflector.
When a distance measurement is trig-
gered, the EDM measures to the object which is
in the beam path at that moment.
If e.g. people, cars, animals, swaying branches, etc.
cross the laser beam while a measurement is being
taken, a fraction of the laser beam is reflected and
may lead to incorrect distance values.
Avoid interrupting the measuring beam while taking
reflectorless measurements or measurements using
reflective foils. Measurements to prism reflectors are
only critical if an object crosses the measuring beam
at a distance of 0 to 30m and the distance to be
measured is more than 300m.
In practice, because the measuring time is very
short, the user can always find a way of avoiding
these critical situations.
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Incorrect result
Correct result
TC400Z6
TC400Z7
Reflectorless
Be sure that the laser beam is not reflected
by anything close to the line of sight (e.g. highly
reflective objects).
When a distance measurement is triggered,
the EDM measures to the object which is in the
beam path at that moment. In case of temporary
obstruction (e.g. a passing vehicle, heavy rain, fog
or snow) the EDM may measure to the obstruction.
When measuring longer distances, any
divergence of the red laser beam from the line of
sight might lead to less accurate measurements.
This is because the laser beam might not be
reflected from the point at which the crosshairs are
pointing.
Therefore, it is recommended to verify that the Rlaser is well collimated with the telescope line of
sight (refer to the chapter "Checking and adjusting").
Do not measure with two products to the
same target simultaneously.
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Operating the product
Red laser to prisms
Accurate measurements to prisms should
be made with the standard program (Infrared mode).
Red laser to reflector tape
The visible red laser beam can be used to measure
to reflective foils, also. To guarantee the accuracy
the red laser beam must be perpendicular to the
reflector tape and it must be well adjusted (refer to
the chapter "Checking and adjusting").
Make sure the additive constant belongs to
the selected target (reflector).
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Softkeys
TC400Z8
Under softkeys, a selection of commands and functions is listed at the bottom of the screen. They can
be activated with the corresponding function keys.
The available scope of each function depends on
the applications / functions currently active.
General softkeys:
[ALL] Starts distance and angle measure-
[DIST] Starts distance and angle measure-
[REC] Saves displayed values.
[ENTER] Deletes current value in the display and
[ENH] Opens the coordinate input mode.
[LIST] Displays the list of available points.
[FIND] Starts the search for the point entered.
[EDM] Displays EDM settings.
[IR/RL] Toggles between infrared and reflector-
[PREV] Back to last active dialog.
[NEXT] Continue to next dialog.
[OK] Set displayed message or dialog and
cationspecific buttons in the relevant sections.
ments and saves measured values.
ments without saving measured values.
is ready for the input of a new value.
less measurement modes.
Returns to highest softkey level.
To next softkey level.
quit dialog.
Find further information about menu/appli-
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Symbols
Depending on software version different symbols
are displayed indicating a particular operating
status.
A double arrow indicates choice fields.
Using the navigation keys the
desired parameter can be
selected.
Quits a selection with the enter
key or the navigation keys.
Indicates that several pages are available which can be selected with
[PAGE].
Indicates telescope position I or II.
Indicates that Hz is set to "left side angle
measurement" (anti-clockwise).
Status symbol "EDM type"
Infrared EDM (invisible) for measuring
to prisms and reflective targets.
Reflectorless EDM (visible) for
measuring to all targets.
Status symbol "Battery capacity"
The battery symbol indicates the level of
the remaining battery capacity (75% full
shown in the example).
Status symbol "Compensator"
Compensator is on.
Compensator is off.
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Menu tree
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[MENU] > Confirm menu selection.
[PAGE] Scroll to next page.
Depending on user interface sequence and
arrangement of menu items may be different.
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Unpacking
Remove TPS400 from transport case and check for
completeness:
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1) Data cable (optional)
2) Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for steep angles
(optional)
3) Counterweight for eyepiece for steep angles
(optional)
4) Removable tribrach (optional)
5) Battery charger and accessories (optional)
6) Two Allen keys each, Adjusting pins
7) Battery GEB111 (optional)
8) Sun filter (optional)
9) Battery GEB121 (optional)
10) Mains adapter for battery charger (optional)
11) Spacing bracket GHT 196 for product height
meter (optional)
12) product height meter GHM 007 (optional)
13) Mini prism rod (optional)
14) Total station
15) Mini prism + holder (optional)
16) Mini target plate (only for TCR products)
17) User Manual
18) Protective cover / Lens hood
19) Tip for mini prism (optional)
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Inserting / Replacing Battery
1. Remove battery holder.
2. Remove battery.
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TC400Z13
3. Insert battery into battery holder.
4. Insert battery holder into product.
Insert battery correctly (note pole markings
on the inside of the battery holder). Check and insert
battery holder true to side into the housing.
• To charge the battery refer to chapter "Charging
the batteries".
• For the type of battery refer to chapter "Technical data".
When using the GEB121 battery, remove the
spacer for the GEB111 from the battery compartment.
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TC400Z15
Primary use/charging
• The batteries must be charged prior to using for
the first time because it is delivered with an
energy content as low as possible.
• For new batteries or batteries that have been
stored for a long time (> three months), it is
effectual to make 2 - 5 charge/discharge cycles.
• The permissible temperature range for charging
is between 0°C to +35°C / +32°F to +95°F. For
optimal charging we recommend a low ambient
temperature of +10°C to +20°C / +50°F to
+68°F.
Operation/Discharging
The batteries can be operated from -20°C to
+55°C/-4°F to +131°F.
Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity
that can be drawn; very high operating temperatures
reduce the service life of the battery.
External power supply for total station
To meet the conditions stipulated for electromagnetic acceptability when powering the TPS400 from
an external source, the supply cable used must be
equipped with a ferrite core.
The Lemo plug with the ferrite core always
has to be attached at the product side.
TC400Z16
The cables supplied along with your product include
a ferrite core as standard.
If you are using older cables without ferrite core, it's
necessary to attach ferrite cores to the cable.
If you need additional ferrite cores, please contact
your local Leica Geosystems agency. The sparepart number of the ferrite core is 703 707.
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TC400Z17
For assembling open up one ferrite core and clip it
around the supply cable, about 2cm away from the
Lemo plug, before using the supply cable for the first
time together with a TPS400 product.
Setting up the tripod
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1. Loosen the clamping screws on the tripod legs,
pull out to the required length and tighten the
clamps.
2. In order to guarantee a firm foothold sufficiently
press the tripod legs into the ground. When
pressing the legs into the ground note that the
force must be applied along the legs.
TC400Z19
When setting up the tripod pay attention to a
horizontal position of the tripod plate.
Slight corrections of inclination can be made with the
foot screws of the tribrach. Larger corrections must
be done with the tripod legs.
When using a tribrach with an optical
plummet, the laser plummet cannot be used.
TC400Z20
Careful handling of tripod
• Check all screws and bolts for correct fit.
• During transport always use the cover supplied.
• Use the tripod only for surveying tasks.
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Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up
1. Place the product onto the tripod head. Tighten
central fixing screw of tripod slightly.
2. Turn footscrews of tribrach into its centre position.
3. Switch on the laser plummet with [FNC] >
[Level/Plummet]. The electronic bubble is
displayed.
4. Position tripod legs so that the laser beam is
aimed to the ground point.
5. Firmly press in tripod legs.
6. Turn the footscrews of the tribrach to centre the
laser beam exactly over the ground point.
7. Move the tripod legs to centre the circular level.
The product is now roughly levelled-up.
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