Leica TPS 1000, TPS-System 1000, TC2003, TCA2003 Series Manual

USER MANUAL

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TCA 1800

TPS - System 1000

System

Version 2.2

English

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Congratulations on your purchase of a TPS - System 1000.

This manual contains important safety directions (refer to chapter "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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TPS - System 1000

System

Electronic theodolites and total stations

The instrument model and the serial number of your product are indicated on the label in the battery compartment. Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or authorized service workshop.

Type: ___________ Serial number: ___________

Product identification

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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 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 .

Symbols used in this manual

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Leica TPS-System 1000 Registration Card

Part 1

This card comprises two parts:

- Retain part 1 for your records

- Return part 2 to Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland - Your name and address, the serial number of the instrument will be registered and you will receive confirmation of this registration. Your local Leica representative will also receive confirmation

Act immediately

Complete and return part 2 to ensure that you receive software support. If you do not, you will not be registered and Leica will not be able to provide the support that you may need.

Software support

Once your name, your address and the serial number of the instrument are registered Leica will, at its discretion, provide you with the following support free of charge:

- Instructions about any corrections and/or modifications that are necessary for the correct functioning of the software as supplied to you.

- Disks containing corrections and/or modifications necessary for the correct functioning of the software as supplied to you.

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Limit to software support

Once your name, address and instrument are registered Leica undertakes to provide reasonable support for the software as supplied to you. This software support does NOT extend to upgrades to new versions of software as may be introduced by Leica in the future.

Upgrade, enhancement, and exchange programs

Only registered users will receive automatic notification of possible future product enhancements.

Change of address

Should you change your address after registering for software support, please write to Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, fax no +41 71 727 46 73, giving details of your new address, telephone and telefax numbers.

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Part 2

Instrument type Software versions: Serial number System SW V Date purchased Standard programs: Company name / Address Orientation V

Resection V Stakeout V Tie distance V

Contact persons Telephone Telefax

(Please write clearly or use the Company stamp)

Please fill in the coupon below and send the original or a copy to the address on the other side or fax it to +41 71 727 3605.

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Software-Support Registration Geodesy Division (3681) Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland

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View of chapters

Contents 10

Introduction 15

Instrument descriptions 17

Preparing to measure, setting up 22

First steps 31

System concept 37

Operating concept 41

Instrument operation 61

Automatic Target Recognition 143

RCS (Remote Controlled Surveying) 161

Guide Light EGL1 173

Checking and adjusting 175

Care and transport 201

Battery charging 203

Data format 205

Safety directions 219

T echnical specifications 240

Index 249

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Contents

Introduction 15

Area of applicability of this User Manual 16

Instrument descriptions 17

T - Version 17 TM - Version 18 TC - Version 19 TCM - Version 20 TCA - Version 21

Preparing to measure, setting up 22

Unpacking 22 Charging battery 23 Preparing to measure T- and TM - Versions 23 Preparing to measure with TC, TCM and TCA - versions 25 Setting up the instrument 26

Tribrach with optical plummet 26 Tribrach without optical plummet 28

Laser plummet in instrument 29

First steps 31

Switching on the instrument 31 Levelling-up with the electronic bubble 32 Installing a distancer (EDM) 33 Measuring distances and angles 35 Summary of the first steps 36

System concept 37

Software architecture 37 Memory concept and data flow 38 Operating modes 39 GeoBasic 40

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Operating concept 41

Display / keyboard 42 Types of dialog 43

Program-selection dialog 43 Input/output dialog 44 Character field 46 Numeric field 49 List field 50 T wo-value field 52

Heading 52 Time 52 Battery display 53 Graphical status icons 53 Function keys 56 Fixed keys 57 Control keys 58 Enter keys 58 Menu tree (Main menu after ON) 59

Instrument operation 61

Main menu 61 Fixed-key occupation in the main menu 62 Fixed-key occupation 63 Measurement & recording 64

Measuring distances and angles together 67 Measuring distances and angles separately 68 T ar get-point data 70 Remarks 71 Incrementing point numbers 72 Set and define prisms 73 Reduced input of ppm values 75 Comprehensive distance corrections (ppm) 76 Manual distance entry 79 T arget eccentricity 80 Individual point number 81

Set station data 82

Select user template and measurement file 82 Station entry/setting 82 1-point orientation 88

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Data management 90

Entering coordinates 91 Deleting data 91 View data 92 Edit data 92

Leica prisms and retro tapes 93

Prism for attachable EDM 93 Prism for incorporated EDM 94 The GRZ4 360° reflector 95 Leica retro tapes 96 Summary 97 Long distances 97

Extra 98

On-line mode 99 Format a memory card 100 Remote-control mode 101

Configuration 102

System date and time 104 Define functionality 105 Interface parameters (GSI) 107 Interface parameters (GeoCOM) 108 Instrument identification 109 Auto-start configuration 1 10 System protection 1 1 1 User configurations 113

Functions of the fixed keys 124

Code information 124 Illumination 126 Electronic bubble 128 aF... - Additional functions 129 ON/OFF 141 EDM selection 142

Automatic Target Recognition 143

Functionality 144 Operation 146 Automatic T a r get Recognition ATR1 resolution modes 152 Information on the use of Automatic Target Recognition ATR1 156

Reduction of the range 157 Disturbance 158

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RCS (Remote Controlled Surveying) 161

Introduction 161 Setting up 163 Allocation of keys 166 Working procedure 167

Compass 168 Hz / V 170 Joystick 171 Lock interruption 172 Last point stored 172

Guide Light EGL1 173

ON / OFF 173

Checking and adjusting 175

Electronically 175

Compensator (electronic bubble) 177 V-index error 180 Line of sight 184 Tilting axis 188 Combined error determination 191 ATR1 collimation 191

Mechanically 195

Tripod 195 Bull's eye bubble on instrument 196 Bull's eye bubble on the tribrach 196 Optical plummet 197

Laser plummet 199

Care and transport 201

Battery charging 203

Battery chargers GKL22 and GKL23 203 Battery chargers GKL12 and GKL14 204

Data format 205

Introduction 205 GSI storage format with 8 or 16 characters 205 Block concept 206 Code block 207

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Structure of a block 207 Measurement block 207 Terminator of a data block 208 Structure of a word 208

Word index (positions 1 - 2) 209 Information relating to data (positions 3 - 6) 211 Data (positions 7 - 15/23) 213 Separating character (position 16/24) 214 Block number 214 Units of measurement 215

Example of data format 216

Safety directions 219

Intended use of instrument 219 Limits of use 221 Responsibilities 221 Hazards of use 222 Laser classification 228

Integrated distancer (EDM) 228 Automatic target recognition (ATR1) 229 Guide light EGL1 231 Laser plummet (only Txx xxxxL) 233

Electromagnetic acceptability 237 FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) 238

Product labeling 239

T echnical specifications 240

Technical specifications of the Automatic Target Recognition ATR1 244 Technical specifications of the EGL1 Guide Light 245 Application programs 246 Atmospheric corrections 247

Index 249

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Introduction

TPS 1000 stands for Tachymat, Theodolite or Total station Positioning System and expresses the true integration of computerization with total station technology. The system offers more functionality and greater flexibility for a wider variety of survey applications and yet improves user comfort and productivity. The large display is positioned conveniently under the telescope to give the user access to much more information at a glance. The keyboard, with its function keys, is easily understood and permits convenient input. Removable data storage, the large battery capacity and on-board application programs ensure that every available facility is contained in one unit. The TPS1000 is ready for use as soon as it is set up and turned on. No additional cabling to batteries or data recorders is necessary. However, external data loggers, computers or batteries can be connected.

Computer industry standards have been incorporated such as the removeable PCMCIA card for data storage. The data structure is compatible with previous and other current Leica total stations and electronic theodolites. This permits data interchangeability with Leica GPS Systems. Individual application programs are available or can be written by the user .

Motorized versions of the TPS-System 1000, and versions equipped with the ATR1 automatic target recognition system, ensure higher levels of productivity for repetitive pointing or for stake out applications.

The TC2003/TCA2003 high-performance Total Station differs considerably from other instruments of the TPS1000 family in some features. Three performance characteristics of the TC2003/ TCA2003 have changed

Angle measurement accuracy 0.5" (0.15 mgon) Distance measurement accuracy 1 mm + 1 ppm Searching accuracy (TCA version)

up to 200m 1 mm

(All specifications are standard deviations)

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All instruments of the 2003 version are supplied with a quality certificate.

As standard the application software"Monitoring" is implemented in the TCA2003.

The TC2003/TCA2003 instruments are equipped with a special carrying handle. This handle is an integrated part of the instrument and should always be fitted to the instrument during measurements.

Make sure that the carrying handle is carefully fitted to the instrument and that the mounting screws are tighten.

Area of applicability of this User Manual

This manual applies to all TPS1000 instruments and to the TC2003/TCA2003 instruments.

Differences between the various models are clearly set out and assigned. General text applies to all types.

General illustrations represent the TCA 1800 instrument with EGL1 guide light option and apply to all models.

The present User Manual is valid for the software version 2.2.

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Instrument descriptions

T - Version

10 Horizontal clamp 11 Battery housing 12 Tribrach securing

knob 13 Bull's-eye bubble 14 Memory card

housing 15 Focusing ring 16 Interchangeable

eyepiece 17 Adapter for attaching

EDM

1 Footscrew 2 Keyboard 3 Display 4 Optical sight 5 Carrying handle 6 Telescope 7 Vertical drive screw 8 Vertical clamp 9 Horizontal drive screw

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TM - Version

11 Battery housing 12 Tribrach securing

knob 13 Circular level 14 Memory card

housing 15 Focusing ring 16 Interchangeable

eyepiece 17 Adapter for attaching

EDM

1 Footscrew 2 Keyboard 3 Display 4 Optical sight 5 Carrying handle 6 Telescope 7 Vertical drive screw 9 Horizontal drive screw

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TC - Version

1 Footscrew 2 Keyboard 3 Display 4 Optical sight 5 Carrying handle 6 Telescope with

integrated EDM

7 Coaxial optics for

angle- and distance

measurement 8 Vertical drive screw 9 Vertical clamp

10 Horizontal drive

screw 11 Horizontal clamp 12 Battery housing 13 Tribrach securing

knob 14 Bull's-eye bubble 15 Memory card

housing 16 EGL1 Guide light

(optional) 17 Focusing ring 18 Interchangeable

eyepiece

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TCM - Version

1 Footscrew 2 Keyboard 3 Display 4 Optical sight 5 Carrying handle 6 Telescope with

integrated EDM

7 Coaxial optics for

angle- and distance measurement

8 Vertical drive screw 9 Horizontal drive

screw 10 Battery housing 11 Tribrach securing

knob 12 Bull's-eye bubble 13 Memory card

housing 14 Focusing ring 15 Interchangeable

eyepiece

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TCA - Version

8 Vertical drive screw 9 Horizontal drive

screw 10 Battery housing 11 Tribrach securing

knob 12 Bull's-eye bubble 13 Memory card housing 14 Focusing ring 15 Interchangeable

eyepiece

1 Footscrew 2 Keyboard 3 Display 4 Optical sight 5 Carrying handle 6 Telescope with

integrated EDM

7 Coaxial optics for

angle- anddistance measurement

with EGL1 Guide light (Option):

16 EGL1 Guide light 17 Flashing left diode (yellow) 18 Flashing right diode (red)

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Preparing to measure, setting up

Remove instrument from transport case and check for completeness:

8 Zenith eyepiece

(optional)

9 Allen key 10 Screwdriver, set pin 11 Interchangeable

eyepiece (optional)

12 Spare battery

(optional)

13 Shoulder straps

1 Instrument 2 Protective cover 3 Focusing sleeve

(optional) 4 Memory card (optional) 5 Plummet (optional) 6 Cable (optional) 7 Eyepiece for steep

angles (optional)

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Unpacking

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Charging battery Charge batteries using GKL12, GKL14, GKL22 or

GKL23. For more information about charging batteries

refer to chapter "Battery charging".

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Charging time: 1.5 hours External batteries: GEB70: 1.5 hours GEB71: 5.0 hours

WARNING:

The battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. Use a battery charger in a dry room only, never outdoors.

Preparing to measure T- and TM - Versions

Before using the theodolite version for the first time, certain precautions need to be taken:

The black plastic protective cover on the telescope connector should be removed with a knife blade or screwdriver before fitting the EDM (=Electronic Distance Measuring instrument).

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GPH1A single-prism holder

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Remove the protective plastic cover

When the theodolite is used in conjunction with the EMD models DI1001, DI1600, or DI2002, we recommend using the GPH1A single-prism holder for measuring over short distances.

Measuring with connected EDM is to be performed when the EDM is above the telescope, otherwise distances may be reduced wrongly.

Make sure that the ppm- and mm-values stored in the EDM are reset to "0.00".

Line up the axis of the EDM to that of the theodolite as described in the user manual for the EDM, but first enter the model of EDM in the TPS1000. For more information, please refer to the chapter "First steps".

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The height difference between the telescope's optical axis and the infra-red beam is corrected by the corresponding difference at the target, therefore aim the crosshairs at the yellow target mark.

Preparing to measure with TC, TCM and TCA - versions

For instruments with built-in EDM, no preliminary adjustments to the EDM are required before use.

We recommend using the GPH1 single-prism holder. The intersection of the vertices of the prism lies exactly at the intersection of the rotation axes of the reflector and can therefore be used directly as the target. For perfect targeting of the GPH1 over longer distances the additional GZT4 target is recommended. The telescope of the EDM is adjusted during manufacture so that the measuring beam lies exactly on the optical axis.

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GPH1 prism holder with GZT4 target plate

Aim the crosshairs at the centre of the reflector. TCA models can target the centre of the prism automatically.

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Setting up the instrument

Tribrach with optical plummet

GDF 22 ........tribrach

GST20 .........tripod

1. Set up the GST20, centring it as well as possible.

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2. Using the footscrews of the GDF22, centre the

plummet to the ground point.

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3. Move the legs of the tripod to centre the bull’s-eye bubble.

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4. Level-up precisely, using the electronic bubble (see

the chapter "Levelling-up with the electronic bubble").

5. Centre exactly by shifting the GDF on the tripod plate.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the required accuracy is reached.

The laser plummet cannot be used in conjunction with a tribrach which already has an optical plummet.

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Tribrach without optical plummet

GDF 21 ........tribrach

GST20 ......... tripod

5/8"thread

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GST20

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1. Set up the GST20, centring it as well as possible.

2. Centre by moving the tripod legs.

4. Level-up precisely, using the electronic bubble (see

the chapter "Levelling-up with the electronic bubble").

5. Centre exactly by shifting the GDF on the tripod plate.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the required accuracy is attained.

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3. Move the footscrews of the GDF21 to centre the bull’s-eye bubble.

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Laser plummet in instrument

The laser plummet is built into the standing axis of the "L" versions of the TPS1000 instruments. A red dot projected on the ground makes it much easier to centre the instruments. The laser plummet is activated with

(see chapter "Illumination").

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2. Move the footscrews of the GDF21 to centre the plummet over the ground point.

1. Set up the GST20, centring it as well as possible.

GDF 21 ........tribrach

GST20 ......... tripod

GDF 21

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3. Move the tripod legs to centre the bull’s-eye bubble.

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4. Level-up precisely, using the electronic bubble (see

the chapter "Levelling-up with the electronic bubble").

5. Centre exactly by shifting the GDF on the tripod plate.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the required accuracy is attained.

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