Leica Zeno 15, Zeno 10 User Manual

Version 4.1 English

Leica Zeno 10/Zeno 15

User Manual

Zeno 10/Zeno 15, Introduction

Introduction

Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Zeno 10/Zeno 15.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "5 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.

Product identification

The type and 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 authorised service workshop.

Type: _______________

Serial No.: _______________

Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

Type Description

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

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WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

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CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

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NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

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avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

use which, if not avoided, may result 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.

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Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and other countries

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation

• Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

• SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Validity of this manual

Available documentation

This manual applies to the Zeno 10 and Zeno 15 GNSS/GIS handhelds. Differences between the various models are marked and described.

Name Description/Format

Zeno 10/Zeno 15 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 tech-



nical data and safety directions.

Name Description/Format

Zeno GIS Getting

Describes the general working of the product in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.



Started Guide

Name Description/Format

Zeno GIS Help

Overall comprehensive help to the product and application functions. Included are detailed descriptions of special software/hardware settings and software/hardware functions.

* only available as Online Help

Refer to the following resources for all Zeno 10/Zeno 15 documentation/software:

• the Leica Zeno GIS DVD

• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

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Zeno 10/Zeno 15, Introduction

Service Description

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In this manual Chapter Page

1 Description of the System

1.1 Overview 11

1.2 Terminology 12

1.3 System Concept 14

1.3.1 Software Concept 14

1.3.2 Power Concept 18

1.3.3 Data Storage Concept 19

1.4 CS Components 21

1.4.1 CS10 21

1.4.2 CS15 23

1.5 Docking Station Components 25

2 User Interface

2.1 Keyboard 26

2.2 Operating Principles 32

3 Operation

3.1 Equipment Setup 33

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3.1.1 Fixing the Display Foil to the CS 33

3.1.2 Fixing a Hand Strap to the CS 35

3.1.3 Fixing the Slot Cover to the CS 36

3.1.4 Inserting and Removing a SIM Card 37

3.1.5 Setting up as Handheld GNSS 39

3.1.6 Setting up the Docking Station 41

3.1.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer 42

3.2 Power Functions 48

3.3 Batteries 50

3.3.1 Operating Principles 50

3.3.2 Changing the Battery 51

3.3.3 Charging the Battery 54

3.4 Working with the Memory Device 56

3.5 LED Indicators on CS10/CS15 60

3.6 LED Indicators on GG03 62

3.7 Using the Digital Camera 64

4 Care and Transport

4.1 Transport 66

4.2 Storage 67

4.3 Cleaning and Drying 68

5 Safety Directions

5.1 General Introduction 70

5.2 Definition of Use 71

5.3 Limits of Use 72

5.4 Responsibilities 73

5.5 Hazards of Use 75

5.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 80

5.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 83

6 Technical Data

6.1 CS10/CS15 Technical Data 88

6.2 GS05/GS06 Technical Data 93

6.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 93

6.2.2 Accuracy 95

6.2.3 Technical Data 96

6.3 GG03 Technical Data 99

6.3.1 Tracking Characteristics 99

6.3.2 Accuracy 101

6.3.3 Technical Data 103

6.4 Antennas Technical Data 107

6.5 Conformity to National Regulations 110

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6.5.1 CS10 110

6.5.2 CS15 113

6.5.3 GG03 116

7 Software Licence Agreement

Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets

A.1 CS10/CS15 120 A.2 GG03 123

Index

118

120

125

1 Description of the System

1.1 Overview

System components

GS05

GS06

GG03

003039_002

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CS10

CS15

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1.2 Terminology

CS general description

Zeno general description

CS is a collective term describing the various models (CS10/CS15) of the multipurpose field controller.

Zeno is a collective term describing the various models (Zeno 10/Zeno 15) of the Leica Zeno GNSS/GIS handhelds:

• Leica Zeno 10: GNSS/GIS handheld consisting of CS10 field controller and GS05 GNSS cap.

• Leica Zeno 15: GNSS/GIS handheld consisting of CS15 field controller and GS06 GNSS cap.

• Leica Zeno Rover: GNSS/GIS rover consisting of CS10/CS15 field controller and GG03 antenna.

CS available models

Model

CS10 GIS - - 

CS10 3.5G GIS   

CS15 GIS - - 

CS15 3.5G GIS   

Use the supplied stylus on the screens of the touch screen.

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*1 removable

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Touch screen

Colour display

Internal 3.5 GSM/

UMTS modem

Internal battery

SD card

CompactFlash card

Bluetooth

Wireless LAN

802.11b/g

Windows CE

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1.3 System Concept

1.3.1 Software Concept

Software for all CS models

Software for the GS05/GS06

Software for the GG03

Software type Description

CS firmware This software includes: (CS_xx.fw) - The language-specific version of Windows CE.

- The basic functionality of the CS.

Software type Description

GS firmware This software includes:

(GS_xx.fw) - The firmware for the measurement engine.

Software type Description

GG firmware This software includes:

(GG_xx.fw) - The firmware for the measurement engine.

Software upload

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Uploading firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least



75% full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the battery during the upload process.

Software for Description

All CS models The software is stored in the flash RAM of the CS field

controller.

CS firmware update instructions

• Download the most recent CS firmware file from https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Introduction".

• Connect the CS field controller to your PC. Refer to "3.1.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer".

• Copy CS firmware file onto a folder on the Leica SD card, Leica CompactFlash card or USB stick.

• Tap the Loader icon from the desktop, to run the Loader application.

• Browse to the directory into which you copied CS firmware file, select it and start the upload.

• A message will appear when the upload is complete.

Ensure that a Leica SD card or a Leica CF card is



inserted into the CS field controller before starting the upload.

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Software for Description

GS05/GS06 The software is stored in the flash RAM of the GS05/GS06.

GS firmware update instructions

• Download the most recent GS firmware file from https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Introduction".

• Connect the CS field controller to your PC. Refer to "3.1.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer".

• Copy GS firmware file onto a folder on the Leica SD card, Leica CompactFlash card or USB stick.

• Click on Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > Firmware, to run the Firmware loader application.

• Browse to the directory into which you copied GS firmware file, select it and start the upload.

Software for Description

GG03 The software is stored in the flash RAM of the GG03.

ME firmware update instructions

• Download the most recent GG firmware file from https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Introduction".

• Connect the CS field controller to your PC. Refer to "3.1.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer".

• Copy GG firmware file into the /SYSTEM directory of the Leica SD card or Leica CompactFlash card.

• Connect the GG with the GEV234/GEV237 cable to the CS field controller and establish a connection between the GG and the CS field controller. Refer to the Leica Viva Technical Reference Manual (Connections.. - Connec- tions..).

• Start the upload. Refer to the Leica Viva GNSS Getting Started Guide (Appendix B Uploading System Files).

• A message will appear when the upload is complete.

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1.3.2 Power Concept

General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-

Power options

mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.

Model Power supply

all CS models Internally by GEB211/GEB212 battery, OR

Externally by docking station, OR

Externally by GEV235 cable, OR

Externally by GEV219 cable (only CS models with LEMO CBC01 connector module), OR

Externally by GDC221 car adapter

If an external power supply is connected and the internal battery is inserted, then the external power is used.

GS05/GS06 Externally by CS field controller

GG03 Internally by GEB211/GEB212 battery, OR

Externally by GEV219 cable

If an external power supply is connected and the internal battery is inserted, then the external power is used.

1.3.3 Data Storage Concept

Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card, Compact-

Memory device

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Flash card, USB stick or internal memory.

SD card: All CS field controllers have an SD card slot fitted as

CompactFlash card: All CS field controllers have a CF card slot fitted as

USB stick: All CS field controllers have a USB port fitted as standard. Internal memory: All CS field controllers have an internal memory fitted as

While other SD cards or CompactFlash cards can be used, Leica Geosystems



recommends to only use Leica SD cards or Leica CompactFlash cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a non-Leica card.

Removing the SD card, CompactFlash card or USB stick while the CS field controller is turned on can cause loss of data. Only remove the SD card, CompactFlash card or USB stick or unplug connecting cables when the CS field controller is switched off.

standard. An SD card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity: 1 GB.

standard. A CompactFlash card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity: 256 MB, 1 GB.

standard. Available capacity: 1 GB.

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Transfer data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "3.1.7 Connecting to a Personal

Computer".



CompactFlash cards and SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor.

1.4 CS Components

1.4.1 CS10

Upside of CS10

a b

a) Slot Cover b) Screen c) Keyboard

d) Port cover

e) Power socket

f) USB A Host port

g) Docking station contacts h) LEMO port (USB and serial) i) USB Mini port

i j

CS_001

j) DSUB9 port

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Underside of CS10

CS_008

a b

c d

a) Hand strap bottom clips

b) Hand strap

c) Battery compartment

d) Digital camera e) Hand strap top clips

f) Slots g) Slot cover

h) Stylus

i) GS05 contacts

j) CompactFlash card slot

k) SIM card slot l) SD card slot

1.4.2 CS15

Upside of CS15

a b

a) Slot cover b) Screen c) Keyboard

d) Port cover

e) Power socket

f) USB A Host port

g) Docking station contacts h) LEMO port (USB and serial) i) USB Mini port

i j

CS_002

j) DSUB9 port

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Underside of CS15

CS_007

a b

c d

a) Hand strap bottom clips

b) Hand strap

c) Battery compartment

d) Digital camera e) Hand strap top clips

f) Slots g) Slot cover

h) Stylus

i) GS06 contacts

j) CompactFlash card slot

k) SIM card slot l) SD card slot

1.5 Docking Station Components

Docking station

a) Power socket b) USB port c) Docking station bracket

CS_020

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d) Docking station contacts e) GEV223 data cable

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2 User Interface

2.1 Keyboard

Keyboard display CS10

b c d

CS_005

ABC

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

a) Home b) ON/OFF c) Arrow keys, OK

d) Fn

e) ± key f) Brightness

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

g) Keyboard illumination

h) Favourites

i) ESC j) Enter

k) Backspace l) Volume m) Numeric keys

Keyboard display CS15

a b

c d e

f g

F12

F11

F10

G F

a) Home b) Arrow keys, OK

c) ON/OFF

d) Fn

e) ± key

f) Numeric keys g) Brightness

h) Keyboard illumination

i) Function keys F7 - F12 j) CAPS Lock k) Function keys F1 - F6 l) Favourites m) ESC n) ENTER o) Backspace

p) Volume

q) Alpha keys

r) ENTER s) SPACE

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Keys

Key Function

Function keys

F1-F6

Function keys

F7-F12

Alpha keys To type letters.

Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom

of the screen when the screen is activated.

User definable keys to execute chosen commands or

access chosen screens.

Numeric keys To type numbers.

Caps Lock Switches between upper case and lower case letters.

Backspace Clears all entry at the beginning of user input.

Clears the last character during user input.

Esc Leaves the current screen without storing any

changes.

Fn Switches between the first and second level of func-

tion keys.

Space Enters a blank.

Key Function

Enter Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical

ON/OFF If CS10/CS15 already off: Turns on CS10/CS15 when

Favourites Goes to a website by simply clicking its name.

Home Switches to the Windows CE Start Menu.

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menu/ dialog.

Starts the edit mode for editable fields.

Opens a selectable list.

held for 2 s.

If CS10/CS15 in stand-by mode: Turns on CS10/CS15 when held < 2 s.

If CS10/CS15 already on:

• Puts CS10/CS15 into stand-by mode when held

< 2 s. Refer to "Putting CS field controller into stand-by".

• Turns to Power Options menu when held for 2 s. Refer to "Power Options menu".

• Turns off CS10/CS15 when held for 5 s.

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Key Function

Arrow keys Move the focus on the screen.

Key combinations

OK Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical

menu/ dialog.

Starts the edit mode for editable fields.

Opens a selectable list.

Key Function

+ Hold Fn while pressing 4. Increase the screen bright-

+ Hold Fn while pressing 7. Decrease the screen bright-

+ Hold Fn while pressing 6. Increase the volume for

ness.

acoustic warning signals, beeps and keypresses on the CS field controller.

+ Hold Fn while pressing 9. Decrease the volume for

acoustic warning signals, beeps and keypresses on the CS field controller.

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User Manual

Introduction

Table of Contents

1 Description of the System

1.1 Overview

1.2 Terminology

1.3 System Concept

1.3.1 Software Concept

1.3.2 Power Concept

1.3.3 Data Storage Concept

1.4 CS Components

1.4.1 CS10

1.4.2 CS15

1.5 Docking Station Components

2 User Interface

2.1 Keyboard