Leica GPS1200+ manuale d’uso

Leica GPS1200+ User Manual Version 7.0 English[...]

2 GPS1200+ Introduc tion Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200+ series instrument. This manual contains important safety direct ions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "6 Sa fety Directions" for further infor mation. Read carefully through the User Manual before you s[...]

Introduc tion GPS1200+ 3 Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Micr osoft Corporation • CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corpo ration • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc All other trademarks are the property of[...]

4 GPS1200+ Introduc tion Validity of this manual • This manual applies to all GPS1200+ instruments. Differences between the various models are marked and described. • The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as RX1210T, RX1250X, RX1250Xc, RX1250T or RX1250Tc. The name RX1210 is used throughout the manual and may also[...]

Introduc tion GPS1200+ 5 Refer to the following resources f or all GPS1200+ documentation an d so ft- ware: • the SmartWorx DVD • http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads Name Description Format System Field Manual Describes the general working of the product in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. -x Applications Field Man[...]

6 GPS1200+ Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 Description of the Syste m 10 1.1 System Components 10 1.2 System Concept 16 1.2.1 Software Concept 16 1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 18 1.2.3 Power Concept 20 1.3 Container Contents 22 1.4 Receiver Components 24 2 User Interface 26 2.1 Operating Principles[...]

Table of Contents GPS1200+ 7 3 Operation 36 3.1 Equipment Setup 36 3.2 Battery 38 3.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 41 3.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housin gs for Devices 45 3.5 Accessing Survey Application Program 55 3.6 Guidelines for Correct Results 59 3.7 Operation with a Typical Configuration Set 60 4 Reference Station 64 4.1 Overview 64 4[...]

8 GPS1200+ Table of Contents 6 Safety Directions 86 6.1 General Introduction 86 6.2 Intended Use 87 6.3 Limits of Use 89 6.4 Responsibilities 90 6.5 Hazards of Use 91 6.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 101 6.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 104 7 Technical Data 110 7.1 Receiver Technical Data 110 7.1.1 Tracking Characteristics of the Receiver[...]

Table of Contents GPS1200+ 9 8 International Limited Warranty, So ftware License Agreement 142 Index 144[...]

10 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1 Description of the System 1.1 System Components Main components Component Description Receiver To calculate a range to all visible satellites. RX1200 To operate the user interfac e either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with supplied stylus. Antenna To receive the satellite signals from the GN SS (Glob[...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 11 Receivers Depending on the satellite systems and signals configu red in CONFIGURE Satellite Settings a maximum number of 120 channels is allocated. Receiver Description GX1230+ GNSS Up to 16 L1, 16 L2, 16 L5 channels (GPS), up t o 14 L1, 14 L2 channels (GLONASS), up to 14 E1, 14 E5a, 14 E5b, 14 Alt- BOC channel[...]

12 GPS1200+ Description of the System ) Once the first operational Galileo satellite s are available, a software up date will be required. ) The GX1230+ GNSS, GX1220+ GNSS, and GRX1200+ GNSS receivers are addi- tionally designed to support Compass. Th e Compass signal definition is not fully finalized, although, test si gnals have been tracked in a[...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 13 on L2 are ensured as these receivers automati cally switch to patented tracking tech- niques. Antennas used with receivers Receiver Antenna GX1230+ GNSS/GX1230+/ GX1220+ GNSS/GX1220+ Typically: AX1203+ GNSS, otherwise: AT504 GG/ AR25 GX1210+ AX1201 GRX1200+ Series Typically: AT504 GG/AR25 otherwise: AX1203+ GNS[...]

14 GPS1200+ Description of the System LEICA Geo Office • LGO supports the GPS1200+ and TPS1200+ instruments. It also supports all other Leica TPS instruments. • LGO is based on a graphical user inte rface with standard Window s® operating procedures. • LGO provides the following functionality: • Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, W[...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 15 LEICA GNSS Spider The reference station software is known as LEICA GNSS Spider. It is required to operate the GRX1200+ Series receivers. Use Operating systems Refer to the online help of LEICA GNSS Spider for additional information. • to connect from a PC to a GPS1200+ receiver locally or remotely. • to aut[...]

16 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1.2 System Concept 1.2.1 Software Concept Description All receivers use the same software concept. Software type Software type Description System software This important software covers t he basic function s of the instru- ment. System software is also referred to as firmware. The programs Survey and Setup are [...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 17 Software upload All instrument software is stored in the System RAM of the receiver. The software can be uploaded onto the receiver using the following metho ds: • Using LGO the software is transferred via the serial interface to the Compact- Flash card in the receiver, which is then stored to the System RA M[...]

18 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1.2.2 Data Storag e and Da ta Con ve r si o n Conc e p t Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory d evice. This is either a CompactFlash card or an internal memory. Memory device ) Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the meas- urement may cause loss of [...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 19 ) For GRX1200+ Series receivers: While in remote operation mode, stop point occupation and ring buffer logging before removing the CompactFlash card. Data conversion Export Data can be exported from a job in a wide range of ASCII formats. T he export format is defined in Format Manager which is a PC tool in LEI[...]

20 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1.2.3 Power Concept General Use the Leica Geosystems bat teries, c hargers and accessories or accessories recommended by Leica Geosyste ms to ensure the correct functionality of the instru- ment. Power options Receiver Power for the receiver can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two external po[...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 21 ) For permanent operations use U ninterruptible P ower S upply units as a back-up in case of a main power f ailure.[...]

22 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1.3 Container Contents Container f or GX1200+ receivers and delivered accessories part 1 of 2 a) Double arm for antennas of devices b) Allen key c) GEB221 internal battery d) Supplied stylus e) Antennas of device f) GX1200+ with RX1210 and device such as radio g) Antenna and GAD31 adapter h) Cables GPS12_135 a [...]

Description of the System GPS1200+ 23 Container f or GX1200+ receivers and delivered accessories part 2 of 2 a) Base for telescopic rod b) GHT39 holder for RX1210 on pole with grip for pole c) GEB221 internal battery d) GAD33 arm 15 cm e) Telescopic rod f) Holder for GX1200+ on pole g) Tribrach h) Carrier i) Height hook GPS12_136 ab c d ef gh i[...]

24 GPS1200+ Description of the System 1.4 Receiver Components Receiver compo- nents ON/OFF bu tton 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 b y holding down the ON/OFF button for 2 s or off by holding down the ON/OFF button for 4 s. A green steady ligh[...]

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26 GPS1200+ User Interface 2 User Interface 2.1 Operating Principles Keyboard and touch screen The user interface is oper ated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen w ith supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen. The differ- ence is the way information is selected and e ntered. Turn instrument on Press PR OG .[...]

User Interface GPS1200+ 27 Switching between Leica SmartWorx software and Windows CE desktop This is valid for RX1250. Unlock To unlock the keyboard press and hold SHIFT for 3 s. T he message ’Keyboard unlocked’ is momentar iliy displayed on the Message Line. Option Description a) Icon to start Leica SmartWorx software b) Windows CE desktop c) [...]

28 GPS1200+ User Interface Access Leica SmartWorx software Access Windows CE desktop IF THEN RX1250 is started the Leica SmartWor x software comes up automatically. Windows CE desktop is active double click to display the Leica Smar tWorx software. OR SHIFT PROG ( ) to display the Leica SmartWorx software. Leica SmartWorx software is mini- mised do[...]

User Interface GPS1200+ 29 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. Appearance Description To select a page[...]

30 GPS1200+ User Interface Appearance and selection from a choicelist Choicelists have various appearances. Closed choicelist . ENTER or tap on the field to access the c hoicelist. Opening a choicelist reveals either a simple listbox or a comprehensive listbox dialogue. Simple listbox . Appearance Description Selection Triangles on the right indi- [...]

User Interface GPS1200+ 31 Listbox dialogue . Appearance Description Selection • Choicelist fills the whole screen. • A search field is shown. • A scroll bar is shown if necessary. • The functionality comprises adding, editing and deleting of items. • Highlight an item and CONT (F1) or ENTER . • To exit without changes press ESC or tap [...]

32 GPS1200+ User Interface 2.2 Icons Description Icons show the current status informat ion of the receiver. ) The icons provide information related to basic receiver f uncti ons. The icons that appear depend upon which GPS1200+ receiver is used and the curre nt receiver configuration. Position of th e icons on the screen a) Position status b) Numb[...]

User Interface GPS1200+ 33 Icons Icon Description Position status Displays the status of the current position. As soon as this icon becomes visible the receiver is in a stage where practical operation can commence. Number of visible satellites Displays the number of theoretic ally visible sa tellites a bove the configured cut off angle according to[...]

34 GPS1200+ User Interface Symbols are added to the basic position mode icon when raw data logging or logging of au to points is configured. Bluetooth The status of each Bluetooth port and any Bluetooth connec- tion is displayed. Line/area The number of lines and areas currently open in the a ctive job is displayed. CompactFlash card/internal memor[...]

User Interface GPS1200+ 35 • If an external power supply is connected and one or two internal batteries are inser ted, then the external power is used. • If two external power supplies are attached, t hen the system uses the one which is configured as the preferred power supply. For RX1250: • If an external power supply is connected and one i[...]

36 GPS1200+ Operation 3 Operation 3.1 Equipment Setup ) The example given is for static operations. Equipment setup step-by-step St ep Description 1. Set up the tripod. 2. Mount and level the tribrach on the tripod. 3. Ensure that the tribrach is ove r the marker. 4. Place and lock the carrier in the tribrach. 5. Screw the antenna onto the carrier [...]

Operation GPS1200+ 37 8. If no internal memory is fitted, in sert a Co mpactFlash card into th e receiver. ) A memory device must be available otherwise a survey cannot be carried out. ) Close the lid carefully after insertion of the CompactFlash card in order to prevent water and dust from getting inside the receiver. 9. Attach the RX1200 to the r[...]

38 GPS1200+ Operation 3.2 Battery ) Primary use/charging • The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is deliv- ered 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 on ly one charge/discharge cycle. •[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 39 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 ser vice life of the battery. Change battery step-by-step The batteries are inserted in the fr ont of the receiver. St[...]

40 GPS1200+ Operation 3. With the Leica logo facing upwards, slide the battery into the battery compartment and push upwards so that it locks into position. 4. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw. 5. Repeat steps 2. to 4. for the second battery compartment. 6. To remove a battery, loosen th e screw to open the cover of [...]

Operation GPS1200+ 41 3.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card ) • Keep the card dry. • Use it only within the specified temperature range. • Do not bend the card. • Protect the card from direct impacts. ) Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage to the card. Insert and remove a CompactFlash card [...]

42 GPS1200+ Operation Step Description 1. Loosen the screw of the batte ry compartment A. 2. Open the cover of battery compartment A. 3. The card should be held such that the arrow at the card is aligned with the arrow on the receiver. 4. Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position. To avoid damaging the card or the reader, d [...]

Operation GPS1200+ 43 Format a Compact- Flash card step-by- step Formatting the CompactFlash card before logging data is started is r equired if a completely new CompactF lash card is used or if all existing data needs to be deleted. Step Description 1. Select Main Menu: Tools...Format Memory Device . 2. TOOLS Format Memory Device <Memory Devic[...]

44 GPS1200+ Operation ) NO (F6) to not continue with the formatting of the selected device and to return to TOOLS Format Memory Device . 5. Once the formatting of the card is completed the system retur ns to GPS1200+ Main Menu . Step Description[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 45 3.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices Devices fitting into a clip-on-housing Digital cellular phones fitting into a clip-o n-housing Radios fitting into a clip-on-ho usin g Digital cellular phone Clip-on-housing Siemens MC75 GFU24 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (US) GFU19, GFU26 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (CAN) GFU25 Radio Cli[...]

46 GPS1200+ Operation Attach a clip-on- housing step-by- step The clip-on-housing for devices f its on eit her of the small sides of the receiver. Detach a clip-on- housing step-by- step Step Description 1. Place the clip-on-housing into position such that the guide r ails for the clip- on-housing on the receiver and the gui de rails on the clip-on[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 47 Insert a SIM card step-by-step For those dig ital cellular phones that require SIM cards. Step Description 1. Take the SIM card, a coin and a pen. 2. Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bottom of the clip-on-housing. 3. Insert the coin into the g roove of the SIM card screw. 4. Turn the coin anticl[...]

48 GPS1200+ Operation 12. Turn the coin clockwise to tighten the SIM car d screw. Step Description[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 49 Remove a SIM card step-by-step For those dig ital cellular phones that require SIM cards. Step Description 1. Take a coin and a pen. 2. Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bottom of the clip-on-housing. 3. Insert the coin into the g roove of the SIM card screw. GPS12_088 4 5 6 7[...]

50 GPS1200+ Operation 4. Turn the coin anticlockwise to loosen the SIM card screw. 5. Remove the SIM card scr ew from the housing. 6. Using the pen, press the small button of the SIM card slot to eject the SIM card holder. 7. Take the SIM card holder o ut off the SIM card slot. 8. Take the SIM card out of the SIM card holder. 9. Put the SIM card ho[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 51 LED indicators Description Each clip-on-housing for a radio, digita l cellular phones or bluetooth communication has L ight E mitting D iode indicators on the bottom side. They indicate the basic device status. Diagram a) Warning LED, available for Satelline 3AS b) Data transfer LED c) Signal strength LED d) Power LED a b c d [...]

52 GPS1200+ Operation Description of the LED’s IF the on is THEN Warning LED GFU14 with Satelline 3AS red the device is in the configuration mode controlled from the PC via cable. Data transfer LED any device off data is not being transferred. green or flashing green data is being transferred. Signal strength LED GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN), GFU26 (U[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 53 GFU24 with Siemens MC75 red call is in progress . red: long flash, long break no SIM card inserted, no PIN entered or network search, user authentication or network login in progress. red: short flash, long break logged onto network, no call in progress. red: flashing red, long break GPRS PDP context activated. red: long flash[...]

54 GPS1200+ Operation GFU14 with Satelline 3AS red or flashing red the communication link, D ata C arrier D etection, is okay on the roving receive r. off the DCD is not okay. Power LED any device off power is off. green power is okay. IF the on is THEN[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 55 3.5 Accessing Survey Application Program Access Select Main Menu: Survey . OR Press PROG . Highlight Survey . CONT (F1) . SURVEY Survey Begin CONT (F1) To accept changes and access the subsequent screen. The chosen settings become active. CONF (F2) Available for <R-Time Mode: None> and <R-Time Mode: Rover> . To con[...]

56 GPS1200+ Operation Description of fields CSYS (F6) To select a different coordinate system. Not available for <Use Auto CrdSys: Yes> configured in CONFIGURE Additional Rover Settings . Field Option Description <Job:> Choicelist The active job. All jobs from Main Menu: Manage...Jobs can be se lected. <Coord System:> Output The [...]

Operation GPS1200+ 57 Output Codes have already been stored in the selected <Job:> . If codes had been copied from a System RAM codelist, then the name of the codelist is displayed. If codes have not been copied from a System RAM codelist but typed in manually, then the name of the active job is displayed. <Config Set:> Choicelist The a[...]

58 GPS1200+ Operation Next step CONT (F1) accepts the changes and accesses, depending on the selected <Config Set:> , SURVEY Survey: Job Name or SURVEY Survey Set Up Reference Station . Measurements can be performed with OCUPY (F1) , STOP (F1) and STORE (F1) .[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 59 3.6 Guidelines for Correct Results Undisturbed satel- lite signal recep- tion Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbe d satellite signal reception, especially at the receiver which serves as a referenc e. Set up the receivers in locations which are free of obstructions such as trees, buildings or mountains. Steady antenna f[...]

60 GPS1200+ Operation 3.7 Operation with a Typical Configuration Set ) The example given is for static operations. Static operation s step-by-step St ep Description 1. Set up the equipment. ) Always fill out a field record sheet for ea ch point. ) It is vital that the antenna height is m easured cor rectly. Measure the height at the beginning and a[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 61 <Antenna: AX1203+ GNSS> 4. CONT (F1) 5. SURVEY Survey: Job Name Type in the point ID and the a ntenna height. ) The position mode icon is the moving icon. This indicates that the antenna can be moved around and that no static observations are being recorded. 6. OCUPY (F1) starts logging of static observations. ) The posi[...]

62 GPS1200+ Operation 10. Check that the tribrach is still level and note it down in th e field record sheet. 11. Measure the antenna height and note it down in the field record sh eet. ) If the tribrach is not level or the antenna height has change d, the collected data is not reliable. 12. SHIFT QUIT (F6) to return to from where SURVEY Survey: Jo[...]

Operation GPS1200+ 63 ) The antenna must not be moved while data is logged, otherwise the quality of post- processed coordinat es is im paired. ) The CompactFlash card must be removed in GPS1200+ Main Me nu . If the card is removed when in any other screen all stored data might get corrupted, preventing LGO from successfully reading the data on the[...]

64 GPS1200+ Reference Station 4 Reference Station 4.1 Overview Description The GRX1200+ Series • are designed to operate for specific refe rence station applications using remote control software, for example LEICA GNSS Spider reference station soft ware. • support internal logging of raw observa tions which can be downloaded using an external [...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 65 • can send out Event E-mails and push Raw data to an FTP serve r. • can log data to MDB, RINEX and compact RINEX files. • have the same receiver and measurem ent perform ance as the other GPS1200+ receivers. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for in formation on technical data. Special features To operate for [...]

66 GPS1200+ Reference Station Data storage All CompactFlash cards recommended by Leica Geosystems are supported. Storing data on a CompactFlash card enables subsequent data download and post- processing. Refer to "1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Con version Concept" for infor- mation on available memory. Refer to "3.3 Working with the Co[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 67 Commands for remote control Special commands from O utside W orld I nterface or Leica Binary 2 form at can be used to control the receiver . Documentat ion for OWI and LB2 is available on request from the Leica Geosystems representative.[...]

68 GPS1200+ Reference Station 4.2 Equipment Setup Equipment setup An example for a n equipment setup for a reference station is show n in the following diagram. It is a basic serial setup with LEICA GNSS Spider, including a meteo/tilt device and a local radio to broadcast real-time data.[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 69 j k l m n o a b p r q s t c d e f g h i GPS12_027[...]

70 GPS1200+ Reference Station ) A ruggedized ethernet cable is used to connect the GRX1200+ Series to the internet. Any PC connected to the internet can then be used to configure the sensor. ) The data transfer cable GX RX to RS232 or an ethernet crossover cable can be used to connect the GRX1200+ Series directly to a PC. a) Network hub or router f[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 71 ) Connect the device to transmit real-time data to port P1, P2 or P3 of the receiver. Some devices fit into a clip-on-housing t hat p lugs directly into these ports. Other devices require an interface cable. ) Unauthorised radio units should not be connected to the GRX1200+ Series. Cable connection Cable connections ar[...]

72 GPS1200+ Reference Station Click on POWER DOWN in the Web Interface T ools menu. Behaviour when turning off and on Turnin g the GRX1200+ Series off and on again resets the receiver . The conse- quences are: • If the configuration of the output is stored in the configuration set, standard NMEA messages are still output. • All data/message out[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 73 4.3 Getting Started with the GRX1200+ Series ) Refer to the seperate "GRX1200+ Series - Getting Started" manual for more deta iled information. Ways of operating The GRX1200+ Series can either be oper at ed with the RX1200 like the other GPS1200+ receivers or by remote control, with its web interface or a ref[...]

74 GPS1200+ Reference Station ) With the purchased campaign option, starting and stopping point occupation for raw data logging can be done from the RX1200. Unavailable Any other application program availa ble on GPS1200+ such as Stakeout ) Refer to the relevant chapters in this manual or to the GPS1200+ Technical Reference Manual for informa- tion[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 75 By web interface • For the GRX1200+ Series a web server is included in the receiver that allows remote control from any co mputer via TCP/IP or internet interface connection and web browser. Operation Description[...]

76 GPS1200+ Reference Station Configure a remote interface connec- tion Remote interface to be co nfigured Configure using Standard default RS232 • Each port is by default a remote port. No specific receiver configurations must be done. • The default settings allow immediate communication using the following port communication parameters: Baud [...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 77 Configure a modem interface step-by-step In order to use a modem for the remote interface connection, the correspondin g device has to be created on the receiver and attached to the receiver serial port. As an example, the following step-by-step descr iption shows how to configure a U.S. Robotics 56k modem for port P1 [...]

78 GPS1200+ Reference Station 5. DEVCE (F5) to access CONFIGURE Devices . 6. PAGE (F6) changes to the Modem/GSM page. 7. CONFIGURE Devices , Modem/GSM page Highlight Modem . 8. NEW (F2) to create a new modem. 9. CONFIGURE Device Type in a name and the port parameters for the modem. ) ATCMD (F4) to configure the communication commands for the modem.[...]

Reference Station GPS1200+ 79 Configure a NET port step-by-step In order to use a NET port for the remote interface connection, the R J45 connector of the GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GN SS must be connected to a network hu b or router. If connecting directly to a PC, a crossed Et hernet cable is required. The following step-by-step description shows how to c[...]

80 GPS1200+ Reference Station 9. CONFIGURE Set NET Port <User: Server> Configure the NET port number an d access control. 10. CONT (F1) to return to CONFIGURE Remo te Interfaces . 11. Is Remote displayed in th e column Interface for the selected NET p ort? •I f yes , continue with step 13. •I f no , continue with step 12. 12. USE (F6) and[...]

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82 GPS1200+ Care and Transport 5 Care and Transport 5.1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you • either carry the product in it s original transport contain er, • or carry the tripod with its legs sp layed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product upright. Transport in a[...]

Care and Transport GPS1200+ 83 5.2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when stor ing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is insid e a vehicle. Refe r to "7 Technical Data" for information about temperature limits. Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "7.1.3 Tech nical Data" for information about storage te[...]

84 GPS1200+ Care and Transport 5.3 Cleaning and Drying Product and acces- sories Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for clean ing. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer compon ents. Damp prod ucts Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts a nd the acc[...]

Care and Transport GPS1200+ 85 Connectors with dust caps Wet connectors must be com pletely dry before attaching the dust cap.[...]

86 GPS1200+ Safety Directions 6 Safety Directions 6.1 General Introduction Description The following directions should enable t he person responsible for the pr oduct, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product mu st ensure that all users understand these direc[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 87 6.2 Intended Use Permitted use • Measuring raw data and computing c oordinates using carrier phase and code signal from GNSS satellites. • Carrying out measurement tasks usi ng various GNSS measurin g techniques. • Recording GNSS and point related data. • Computing by means of software. • Data communcation wi[...]

88 GPS1200+ Safety Directions • Inadequate safeguards at the working site, for example when measuring on roads. • Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application w ithout additional control- and safety installations.  Warning Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction and damage. It is the task of the person respon[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 89 6.3 Limits of Use Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for use in aggressiv e or explosive environments.  Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacte d before working in hazardous areas, or in close proximity to elec trical ins[...]

90 GPS1200+ Safety Directions 6.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter refer red to as Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplyi ng the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a completely safe con dition. Manufacturers of non Leica Geosys- tems accessories The m[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 91 6.5 Hazards of Use  Warning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instructio n, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, an d can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and env ironmental consequences. Precautions: All users must follow the safety directi ons given by t[...]

92 GPS1200+ Safety Directions  Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to us e poles and extensions in the vicinity of elec trical installations such as power cables or elec trical railwa ys. Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installa tions. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contac[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 93  Warning Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building si tes, and at industrial installations. Precautions: Always ensure that the working site is adequat ely secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.[...]

94 GPS1200+ Safety Directions Avoid subjecting the produc t to mechanical stress.  Caution The product uses th e GPS P-Code signal wh ich by U.S. policy may be switched off without notice.  Caution During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to c onstitute a fire hazard. Preca[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 95  Warning High mechanical stress, high ambient temper atures or immersion into fluids can cause leackage, fire or ex plosions of the batteries. Precautions: Protect the batteries from mechan ical in fluences and high ambient temperatu res. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.  Warning Short circuited batt[...]

96 GPS1200+ Safety Directions  Warning If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen: • If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health. • If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can exp lode and cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination. • By disp[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 97 near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause damage, injury and death. Precautions: • Do not use the product in a thunderstor m as you may increase the risk of being struck by li ghtning. • Be sure to remain at a safe distance from ele ctrical installations. Do not use the pr[...]

98 GPS1200+ Safety Directions Lightni ng conduc- tors Suggestion for design of a lightn ing conductor for a GNSS system: 1. On non-metallic structures Protection by air terminals is recommended. An air terminal is a pointed solid or tubular rod of conducting material wi th proper mounting and connection to a conductor. The position of four air te r[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 99 Air terminal arrangement, pla n view a) Antenna b) Support structure c) Air terminal a GPS12_059 b c[...]

100 GPS1200+ Safety Directions Groundi ng the receiver/antenna a) Antenna b) Lightning conductor array c) Antenna/receiver connection d) Metallic mast e) Connection to earth e GPS12_060 d c a b[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 101 6.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environ ment where electro magnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, a nd without causing electromagnetic distur- bances to other equipme[...]

102 GPS1200+ Safety Directions  Caution Disturbances caused by elec tromagnetic radiation can result in erro neous measure- ments. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geos ystems cannot completely excl ude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by very intense elect[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 103 Radios, digital cellular phones or ATX1230+ GNSS with Bluetooth Use of product with radio, digital cell ular phone devices or ATX1230+ GNSS with Bluetooth:  Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause distur bances in other equipment, in installa- tions, in medical devices, fo r example pacemakers or hear ing aids [...]

104 GPS1200+ Safety Directions 6.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Applicability The grayed paragraph b elow is only applica b le for products of the GPS1200+ System without radio, digital ce llular phone devices or Bluetooth.  Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to [...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 105  Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling GPS1200+ GPS12_101 T ype: GX... .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

106 GPS1200+ Safety Directions Labelling RX1210 Labelling RX1250X/ RX1250Xc RX12_023 T ype: RX1210 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 107 Labelling GFU24 GPS12_103 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired T ype: GFUXX . . . . . . . .[...]

108 GPS1200+ Safety Directions Labelling GFU19, GFU25, GFU26 TPS12_218 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. T y[...]

Safety Directions GPS1200+ 109 Labelling internal battery GEB211, GEB221 TPS12_082 .................. ............... ....................... ...................... ................................ .................... ...................... .... .......... ................................................................................. This devic[...]

11 0 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7 Technical Data 7.1 Receiver Technical Data 7.1.1 Tracking Cha racteristic s of the Re ceiver Receiver technology SmartTrack+/SmartTrack Satellite reception Receiver channels GX1230+ GNSS/GX1220+ GNSS/ GRX1200+ GNSS: Triple frequency GX1230+/GX1220+/GRX1200+: Dual frequency GX1210+: Single frequency GX1230+ GNSS/GX1220[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 111 ) Depending on the satellite systems and signals configu red in CONFIGURE Satellite Settings a maximum number of 120 channels is allocated. Supported codes and phases GPS GLONASS GX1210+: 16 channels continuous tracking on L1 (GPS); four channels tracking SBAS. Type L1 L2 L5 GX1230+ GNSS/ GX1220+ GNSS/ GRX1200+ GNSS Carr[...]

11 2 GPS1200+ Technical Data Galileo ) Carrier phase and code measurements on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) are fully inde- pendent with AS on or off. Satellites tracked Type E1 E5a E5b Alt-BOC ATX1230+ GNSS Carrier phase, code Carrie r phase, code Carrie r phase, code Carrie r phase, code GX1230+ GNSS/GX1220+ GNSS/ GRX1200+ GNSS: Up to 16 simultaneously on [...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 11 3 7.1.2 Acc uracy ) Accuracy is dependent upon various factor s including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometry, observati on time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The following accuracies, given as r oot m ean s quare, are based on measurements processed[...]

11 4 GPS1200+ Technical Data Differential phase in post-processing Normal ba selines with GX1230+ GNSS/GX1230+/GX1220+ GNSS/GX1220+/GRX1200+ Series plus AX1203+ GNSS Long baselines with GX1230+ GNSS/GX1230+/GX1220+ GNSS/GX1220+/GRX1200+ Series plus AT504 GG/AR25 Static Kine matic Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.5 pp[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 11 5 Short baselines with GX1210+ plus AX1201 Differential phase in real-time GX1230+ GNSS/GX1230+ plus AX1203+ GNSS Static Horizontal Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.5 ppm Static Kine matic Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm[...]

11 6 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7.1.3 Technical Data Dimensions The dimensions are give n for the housing without the so ckets. Weight Receiver weights without battery and radio: Recording Data can be recorded on the CompactFlash card or in the internal memory, if fitted. Type Length [m] W idth [m] Thickness [m] All receivers 0.212 0.166 0.079 Type We[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 11 7 Type Capacity [MB] Data capacity CompactFlash card • 256 • 1024 256 MB is typically sufficient for abou t GPS only (12 satellites) • 2000 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 15 s rate • 8000 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 60 s rate • 360000 real-time points with codes GPS + GLONASS (12/8 satellites) • 1700 h data[...]

11 8 GPS1200+ Technical Data Power Battery internal Battery external Operating times The given operating times are valid for • all receiver types exc ept GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GNSS. • receiver plus antenna plus RX1200 wit hout keyboard illumination and w ithout screen heating. • two fully charged GEB221 batteries. • room temperature. Operating [...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 11 9 Environmental specifications Temperature Equipmen t Operating time Type Radio Digital cellular phone Static - - 17 h continuously Rover Pacific Crest PDL, receive - 11 h continuously Rover - Siemens MC75 11 h continuously Type Operating temperature [ °C] Storage temperature [°C] All receivers -40 to +65 -40 to +80 Lei[...]

120 GPS1200+ Technical Data Protection against wat er, dust and sand Humidity PPS output For GX12 00+ with PPS/Event option and GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GN SS Type Protection All receivers IP67 (IEC 60529) Dusttight Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Type Protection All receivers Up to 100 % The effects of condensation ar e to be effectively counter- a[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 121 Positive/negative edge: Selectable via RX1200. Cable connectivity: Matched with an appropriate impedance of: 50 Ω Socket: LEMO ERN.0S.250.CTL PPS output characteristics: Peak: 3.3 V = High[...]

122 GPS1200+ Technical Data Event input For GX1200+ with PPS/Event option and GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GN SS External oscillator input For GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GNSS Pulse type: TTL, positiv e or negative going pulse Pulse length: 125 ns at minimum Voltage: TTL le vel, ~ 5 V, min. 3.3 V Pin definition: Centre = signal, Case = ground Socket: LEMO HGP.00.250.CT[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 123 7.2 Antennas Technical Data Description and use The antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a description and the intended us e of the individual antennas. Type Description Use AX1201 L1 Smar tTrack antenna with built in groundplane. With GX1210+ receiver. AX1203+ GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galile[...]

124 GPS1200+ Technical Data Dimensions Connector Mounting Weight AR25 Dorne & Margolin GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Compass antenna element with gold anodized choke ring groundplane. Optional protective radome. With GX1220+, GX1220+ GNSS, GX1230+, GX1230+ GNSS or GRX1200+ Series where higher precision is required. For example static surveys of long b[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 125 Electrical data AT504 GG: 4.3 kg, radome 1.1 kg AR25: 7.6 kg, radome 1.1 kg Type AX1201 AX1203+ GNSS AT504 GG AR25 Voltage 4.5 to 18 V DC 4.5 to 18 V DC 4.5 to 18 V DC 3.3 to 12 V DC Current 35 mA typical 35 mA typical 50 mA max 100 mA max Frequency GPS L1 1575.42 MHz XXX X GPS L2 1227.60 MHz -X X X GPS L5 1176.45 MHz -X[...]

126 GPS1200+ Technical Data ) Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwith of Galileo E5a and E5b. Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz -X- X Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz -X- X Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz -X- X Galileo Alt- BOC 1191.795 MHz -X- X Gain (typically) 27 dBi 29 dBi 29 dBi 40 dBi Noise Figure (typically) <2d B i <2d B i 3d B i m a x <1 . 2d B i m a x Type AX1201 A[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 127 Environmental specifications Temperature Protection against wat er, dust and sand Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] AX1201/ AX1203+ GNSS -40 to +70 -55 to +85 AT504 GG -40 to +70 -40 to +70 AR25 -55 to +85 -55 to +90 Type Protection All antennas IP67 (IEC 60529) Dusttight Protected against water [...]

128 GPS1200+ Technical Data Humidity Cable length Type Protection All antennas Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively cou nter- acted by periodically drying out the antenna. Separation distance from receiver ... to antenna Supplied cable lengths [m] Optional cable lengths [m] GX1230+ GNSS/ GX1220+ GNSS/ GX1230+/GX1220+/ GX121[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 129 7.3 RX1200 Technical Data Control unit Dimensions Weight Display: 1 /4 VGA (320 x 240 pixels), monochrome (RX1210/RX1250X) or color (RX1250Xc), graphics capable LCD, illumination, optional touch screen Keyboard: 6 2 keys including 12 function keys, illumination Angle Display: 360°’", 360° decimal, 400 gon, 6400 [...]

130 GPS1200+ Technical Data Recording For RX1250X/RX1250Xc, data can be recorded on the CompactFla sh card. Type Capacity [MB] Data capacity CompactFlash card • 256 • 1024 256 MB is typically sufficient for abou t GPS only (12 satellites) • 2000 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 15 s rate • 8000 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 60 s rate • 360[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 131 Power Internal battery Environmental specifications Temperature Type Consumption [W] External su pply voltage RX1210 1 Nominal voltage 12 V DC ( ) Voltage range 11.5 V-28 V RX1250X/ RX1250Xc 1.1/ 1.4 Bluetooth to SmartAntenna, digital cellular phone powered from GHT56 Nominal voltage 12 V DC ( ) Voltage range 11.5 V-28 V[...]

132 GPS1200+ Technical Data Protection against wat er, dust and sand Humidity Ports Type Protection RX1200 IP67 (IEC 60529) Dusttight Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Type Protection RX1200 Up to 100 % The effects of condensation ar e to be effectively counter- acted by periodically drying out the RX1200. Type 8 pin LEMO-1 Special clip-on inte[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 133 RX1250X/ RX1250Xc For power and/or communication For communication to GHT56 and GPS1200+ Type 8 pin LEMO-1 Special clip-on interface[...]

134 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7.4 Conformity to National Regulations 7.4.1 RX12 50 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the R X1250 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev ant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 135 Ouput pow er Antenna Type Output power [mW ] RX1250, Bluetooth 2.5 Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency band [MHz] RX1250, Bluetooth Integrated antenna -- -[...]

136 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7.4.2 Rec eiver Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the Receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev ant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity ma y be consulted at htt[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 137 Output powe r Antenna GX1230+ GNSS/GX1220+ GNSS/ GRX1200+ GNSS 1176.45 1191.795 1207.14 1227.60 1246.4375 - 1254.3 1575.42 1602.4375 - 1611.5 Type Frequency band [MHz] Type Output power [mW ] Receiver Receive only Type External GNSS antenna element (receive only)[...]

138 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7.4.3 GFU24, Siemens MC75 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Quad-Band EGSM850 / EGSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900 MHz Output powe r • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares t hat the GFU24 is in compliance w ith the essential requirements and other relev ant pro[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 139 Antennas Specific Absorp- tion Rate (SAR) The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide- lines and standards which are force in this respect. T he product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimeters should be kept between the antenna and the[...]

140 GPS1200+ Technical Data 7.4.4 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (C AN), GFU26 ( US) CDMA M ultiTech MT MMC-C Confor mity to national regula- tions • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) • The conformity for countries with other n ational regulations not covered by the FCC part 15, 22 and 24 has to be approved prior to u se and operation. Frequency ban[...]

Technical Data GPS1200+ 141 Specific Absorp- tion Rate (SAR) The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide- lines and standards which are force in this respect. T he product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimeters should be kept between the antenna and the body of [...]

142 GPS1200+ International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 8 International Limited Warran ty, Software License Agree- ment International Limited Warran ty This product is subject to the ter ms and condi tions set out in the In ternational Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-ge[...]

International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement GPS1200+ 143 make sure, that at any time you fully co mply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referr ed to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www. lei[...]

144 GPS1200+ Index Index A AC, power supply unit ......................................... 20 In Diagram ...................................................... 70 Accuracy ............................................................ 113 Antennas ........................................................... 123 Type ...................................[...]

Index GPS1200+ 145 Clip-on-housing Attach ............................................................. 46 Detach ............................................................ 46 Commands, remote control ................................. 67 Communication parameters Remote interface ................................... ......... 76 CompactFlash card .[...]

146 GPS1200+ Index E Electrical data, antennas ............................ ....... 125 Environmental specifications Antenna ........................................................ 127 Receiver ....................................................... 119 RX1200 ........................................................ 131 Equipment setup ...........[...]

Index GPS1200+ 147 Internal memory .................................................. 18 Icon ................................................................ 34 Internal power supply .......................................... 20 Internet online status, icon .................................. 33 K Keyboard ..........................................[...]

148 GPS1200+ Index O OFF button .................................................... 24, 37 OMNI drive .......................................................... 19 ON button .............................. ........................ 24, 37 Operating times ..................... ............................ 118 Operation GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GNSS ........[...]

Index GPS1200+ 149 Remove CompactFlash card ........................................ 41 SIM card ................................................ ......... 49 RX1200 Operating GRX1200+/GRX1200+ GNSS ...... 73 With/without touch screen ................................ 4 RX1200 technical data ...................................... 129 S Satellites Ic[...]

150 GPS1200+ Index T Technical data ....................... ............................ 110 Receiver ....................................................... 116 Temperature Antenna Operating ................................................ 127 Storage ................................................... 127 Battery internal Charging ...............[...]

Index GPS1200+ 151 W Weight Antennas ...................................................... 124 Receiver ....................................................... 116 RX1200 ........................................................ 129 Windows CE desktop, access ............................. 28 Windows CE, activate ....................................[...]

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