Leica Geosystems GFU17, GFU18 User Manual

User Manual
Version 1.0
English
GPS1200 Professional Series
Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 Professional Series instrument.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
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Product identifica­tion
The model and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the model 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.: _______________
Software-Version: _______________
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
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
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Trademarks Windows (registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation)
Bluetooth (registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.)
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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 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.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 1-1
2 Description of the System 2-1
3 User Interface 3-1
4 Operation 4-1
5 Reference Station 5-1
6 Care and Transport 6-1
7 Safety Directions 7-1
8 Technical Data 8-1
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Table of Contents GPS1200 IV
How to Use this Manual
1 How to Use this Manual
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Path Main Menu: Manage...\Data stands for this working sequence:
Screen CONFIGURE General Menu describes the name of the screen.
Page Screens can have more than one page. Units page describes a specific page of a
Fields and options Fields displayed on the screen are described as <Coord System:> or <Coord
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
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Validity of this manual
It is recommended to set-up the product while reading through this manual.
From the Main Menu select Manage... and then select Data.
screen. For example: ’...in CONFIGURE Units & Formats, Units page...’.
System: Swiss>, if ’Swiss’ is the selected coordinate system.
Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are not explained.
This manual applies to all GPS1200 instruments. Differences between the various models are marked and described.
The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or RX1220 and with touch screen function­ality as RX1210T or RX1220T. The names RX1210 and RX1220 are used throughout the manual and may also represent the T models. Only use the supplied stylus on the touch screens of the T models.
Illustrations For the purpose of the illustrations, a GX1230 model has been selected which is
representative for all models.
Available docu­mentation
How to Use this Manual GPS1200 1-2
Name of docu­mentation
GPS1200 User Manual
Name of docu­mentation
GPS1200 System Field Manual
Description
All instructions required in order to operate the instrument to a basic level are contained in this User Manual. Provides an overview of the system together with technical data and safety directions.
Description
Describes the general working of the system in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
How to Use this Manual
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Format of the docu­mentation
Name of docu­mentation
GPS1200 Applica­tion Programs Field Manual
GPS1200 Tech­nical Reference Manual
The GPS1200 CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. All manuals are also available in printed form except for the GPS1200 Technical Refer­ence Manual.
Description
Describes specific onboard application programs in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
Overall comprehensive guide to the system and program func­tions. Included are detailed descriptions of special soft­ware/hardware settings and software/hardware functions intended for technical specialists.
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Description of the System
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2 Description of the System
In this chapter Topic Page
2.1 System Components 2-2
2.2 Container Contents 2-5
2.3 Receiver Components 2-8
2.4 System Concept 2-9
2.1 System Components
Main components
Receivers
Description of the System GPS1200 2-2
Receiver: To calculate a range to all visible satellites. RX1200: To operate the user interface either by the keyboard or
by the touch screen with supplied stylus.
Antenna: To receive the satellite signals from the NAVSTAR
Leica Geo Office: The office software including a series of help programs
Leica GPS Spider: The reference station software required to operate the
GX1230: Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase,
GX1220: Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase GX1210: Twelve L1 channels, code and phase
GX1200 PPS with PPS/Event
option GRX1200 Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase,
satellites.
which support working with GPS1200.
reference station receivers of GPS1200.
real-time capable
Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase, real-time capable, with event and PPS ports
real-time capable, for reference station applica­tions
Description of the System
GRX1200 Pro Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase,
Refer to "8 Technical Data" for information on technical specifications.
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real-time capable, with event, PPS, oscillator and NET port, for reference station applications
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Antennas used with receivers
Leica Geo Office The office software is called Leica Geo Office LGO.
The GX1230, GX1220, GX1200 PPS with PPS/Event option, GRX1200 and GRX1200 Pro receivers use the GPS P-code signal, which by U.S. policy is liable to be switched off without notice. Phase measurements on L2 are ensured as these receivers automatically switch to patented tracking techniques.
Receiver Antenna
GX1230/GX1220 Typically: AX1202, otherwise: AT504
GX1210 AX1201
GRX1200/GRX1200 Pro Typically: AT504, otherwise: AX1202
Refer to "8 Technical Data" for information on technical specifications.
Use
to post-process data. to create and edit codelists.
to edit coordinates. to create and edit format files.
to exchange data between the receiver and a PC.
Operating systems
Windows® XP Windows® ME Windows® 2000
Refer to the online help of LGO for additional information.
to load and delete system software and application program software.
Leica GPS Spider The reference station software is known as Leica GPS Spider. It is required to
Description of the System GPS1200 2-4
operate the GRX1200 and GRX1200 Pro.
Use
to connect from a PC to a GPS1200 receiver locally or remotely.
to configure receiver operation. to automatically archive data files.
to monitor receiver operation. to automatically distribute to FTP
to automatically download raw data.
Operating systems
Windows® XP Windows® 2000
Refer to the online help of Leica GPS Spider for additional information.
to automatically convert data to RINEX format.
locations.
Description of the System
2.2 Container Contents
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Description The GPS1200 with all accessories is packed in one transport container. Additional
equipment which does not fit into the transport container might be required, for example a tripod. These accessories are not mentioned.
Lower portion
a b
c d e
a) Double arm for antennas of
devices b) Adjusting pin c) Spare battery d) Supplied stylus e) Antennas of device f) GX1200 with RX1210 and
device such as radio g) Antenna
GPS12_135
f g h
h) Cables
Description of the System GPS1200 2-6
Description of the System
Upper portion
a b c
GPS12_136
d
e f
g h i
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a) Base for telescopic rod b) Holder for GX1200/RX1210
on pole with grip for pole c) Spare battery d) Arm 15 cm long for antenna of
device e) Telescopic rod f) Screw for holder for RX1210
on pole g) Tribrach h) Carrier i) Height hook
2.3 Receiver Components
Receiver compo­nents
a
a) RX1200 b) Supplied stylus c) Clip-on-contacts for connecting
RX1200 without cable
b c
d
e
f
GPS12_134
d) Recess for RX1200 e) Guide rail for clip-on-housing of a
g
h
i j
device f) ON/OFF button g) LED indicators h) Battery compartment 2 or port NET i) Battery compartment 1 j) CompactFlash card compartment
ON/OFF button The receiver can be preprogrammed in the office and used in the field without the
RX1200 attached. In this case, the receiver is turned on by holding down the ON/OFF button for 2 s or off by holding down the ON/OFF button for 4 s. A green steady light at the power LED indicates that the receiver is turned on.
Description of the System GPS1200 2-8
Description of the System
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2.4 System Concept
In this chapter Topic Page
2.4.1 Software Concept 2-10
2.4.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion 2-12
2.4.3 Power 2-14
2.4.1 Software Concept
Description All receivers use the same software concept. The software is divided into standard
and customised application programs.
Standard software components
Customised appli­cation programs
Languages
Description of the System GPS1200 2-10
System software: To manage and configure data and functions.
Includes the application program Survey to measure.
Application program software: To generate data in specific application programs.
Some application programs are already uploaded when purchasing the receiver. Some application programs can be uploaded through LGO. Some application programs have to be purchased and then activated through a specific licence key.
Customised application programs can be developed locally using the GeoC++ development environment. Information on the GeoC++ development environment is available on request from the Leica Geosystems representative.
Number of languages: Three languages can be stored on the receiver at one
time - English and two others. English cannot be deleted. One language is selected as active language.
Description of the System
Validity of a language: For standard software: If a language is not available
Uploading software Software can be uploaded
from LGO on a PC through a serial interface to the CompactFlash card in the receiver and from there to the System RAM.
from a CompactFlash card to the System RAM.
•from Leica GPS Spider using the firmware upload tool through the available communication link, for example a serial, dial-up modem or network connection.
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for the system software, the English language is used instead. Application programs run in the language they where loaded.
Customised application programs do always run in the language they were developed in.
2.4.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion
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
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Description of the System GPS1200 2-12
CompactFlash card: A CompactFlash card slot is standard. A CompactFlash
Internal memory: An internal memory is optional. It resides inside the
Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the measurement may cause loss of data. Always return to GPS1200 Main Menu before removing the CompactFlash card and switch off the instrument before removing cables.
card can be inserted and removed. Various capacities are available.
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receiver. Available capacity: 32 MB
Whilst other CompactFlash cards may be used, Leica recommends to only use Leica Compact­Flash cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that may occur whilst using a non-Leica card.
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Data conversion Export
For GRX1200/GRX1200 Pro receivers: While in remote operation mode, stop point occupation and ring buffer logging before removing the CompactFlash card.
Data can be exported from a job in a wide range of ASCII formats. The format is defined in Leica Geo Office. Refer to the online help of LGO for information on creating format files.
Import
Data can be imported from ASCII, GSI8 or GSI16 format.
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Transfer raw data to LGO
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Raw data can be transferred between the database on the CompactFlash card or the internal memory of the receiver and LGO in two ways:
From the CompactFlash card or the internal memory directly through a serial interface to a project in LGO on a PC.
From the CompactFlash card using for example an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems to a project in LGO on a PC.
CompactFlash cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives may require an adaptor.
2.4.3 Power
General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories
recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instru­ment.
Description Power for the receiver can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two
external power supplies can be connected using a Y-cable. For the GRX1200/GRX1200 Pro one of the two external power supplies can be configured to be the primary which is always used when available.
Internal power supply: Two GEB221 batteries fit into the receiver. External power supply: GEB171 battery connected via a cable.
OR Car battery connected via a converter cable supplied by Leica Geosystems. OR
10.5-28 V DC power supply via a converter cable supplied by Leica Geosystems.
OR 110/240 V AC to 12 V DC power supply unit, supplied by Leica Geosystems.
Description of the System GPS1200 2-14
Description of the System
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For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in case of a main power failure.
Description of the System GPS1200 2-16
User Interface
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3 User Interface
In this chapter Topic Page
3.1 General Operating Principles 3-2
3.2 Icons 3-5
3.1 General Operating Principles
Keyboard and touch screen
Selecting from a menu
Appearance and selection from a choicelist
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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. The difference is the way information is selected and entered.
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Appearance Description
Main Menu
1 Survey
2 Programs...
3 Manage...
4 Convert...
Choicelists have various appearances. Replace screenshots
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.
User Interface
Closed choicelist
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Appearance Description Selection
Triangles on the right indi­cate further available choices.
Use the arrow keys to toggle through the list or tap the triangles on the screen.
ENTER or tap on the field to access the choicelist. Opening a choicelist reveals either a simple listbox or a comprehensive listbox dialog.
Simple listbox
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Appearance Description Selection
Choicelist shows items to select.
A search field is shown if necessary.
A scroll bar is shown if necessary.
Highlight an item and ENTER.
To exit without changes ESC or tap outside the simple listbox.
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Listbox dialog
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Appearance Description Selection
Choicelist fills the whole screen.
A search field is shown.
A scroll bar is shown if
Highlight an item and CONT (F1) or ENTER.
To exit without changes press ESC or tap .
necessary.
The functionalities comprise adding, editing and deleting of items.
Listbox dialogs are explained in detail at appropriate places in the manuals.
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User Interface
3.2 Icons
Description Icons show the current status information of the receiver.
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Position of the icons on the screen
The icons provide information related to basic receiver functions. The icons that appear depend upon which GPS1200 receiver is used and the current receiver configuration.
Get correct screenshot
b c d e f g h i
a
a) Position status b) Number of visible satellites c) Contributing satellites d) Real-time device and real-time status e) Position mode f) Quick coding g) Line/area h) CompactFlash card/internal memory i) Battery
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j) SHIFT
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