Leica RX1200 manuale d’uso

Leica RX1200 User Manual Version 4.0 English[...]

2 RX1200 Introduc tion Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of an RX1200. This manual contains important safety direct ions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "7 Sa fety Directions" for further infor mation. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on t he product[...]

Introduc tion RX1200 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 t[...]

4 RX1200 Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 How to Use this Manual 8 2 Description of the Syste m 14 2.1 Terminology 14 2.2 System Concept 20 2.2.1 Software Concept 20 2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 25 2.2.3 Power Concept 28 2.3 Transport Containers 30 2.3.1 Container Contents for the TPS Instrument 30[...]

Table of Contents RX1200 5 4 Operation 48 4.1 Equipment Setup 48 4.1.1 Fixing RX1200 to a Holder, Handstrap or GNSS Receiver 48 4.1.2 Setting up with the TPS Instrument 59 4.1.3 Setting up with the GNSS Receiver 62 4.2 Batteries 65 4.2.1 Operating Principles 65 4.2.2 RX1220/RX1250 Battery 67 4.2.3 SmartAntenna Battery 69 4.2.4 GHT56 Battery 71 4.3 [...]

6 RX1200 Table of Contents 4.11.3 Working in Semi-Transparent Mode 116 5 Local Mode 118 5.1 Accessing the Main Configuration Menu 118 5.2 Overview of the Main Configuration Menu 120 5.3 Choosing a Sensor 121 5.4 Local Settings 123 5.5 Radio Settings 127 5.5.1 Radio Communication Settings 127 5.5.2 Configuring the Radios 132 5.6 Working with a Senso[...]

Table of Contents RX1200 7 7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 157 7.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 160 8 Trouble Sh ooting 170 9 Technical Data 178 9.1 RX1200 Technical Data 178 9.2 SmartAntenna Technical Data 183 9.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 183 9.2.2 Accuracy 186 9.2.3 Technical Data 188 9.3 GHT56 Technical Data 192 9.4 Conformity to Na[...]

8 RX1200 How to Use this Manual 1 How to Use this Manual ) It is recommended to set-up the product w hile reading through this manual. Path Main Menu: Manage...Data stands for this working sequence: From the Main Menu select Manag e... and then select Data . Screen CONFIGURE General Menu describes the na me of the screen. Page Screens can have mor[...]

How to Use this Manual RX1200 9 Keys Two different types of keys can be found on the instrument. T hese are fixed keys and softkeys. Example 2: In REFLINE Def ine Refere nce , Reference page, <Task: XX Line> indicates that the explanation provided is valid for the options <Task: Measure to Line> , <Task: Stake to Line> and <Tas[...]

10 RX1200 How to Use this Manual ) Throughout the manual, stepwise instructions are used. Keys to be pressed within these instructions are indicated, such as ENTER , CONT (F1) or SHIFT INDIV (F5) . Index The index is at the end of the manual. ) Keys, fields and options on the screens whic h are considered as self-explanatory are not explained. Vali[...]

How to Use this Manual RX1200 11 Available documentation General description Name of documentation Description User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to a basic level are contained in the User Man ual. Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions. Name of documentation Descrip[...]

12 RX1200 How to Use this Manual Available documentatio n depending on use case Format of the documentation The TPS1200 CD and GPS1200 CD contain t he entir e documentation in electronic format. The User Manual is available in printed form. Use case User Manual System Field Manual Applications Field Manua l Technical Reference Manual for for for fo[...]

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14 RX1200 Description of the System 2 Description of the System 2.1 Terminology Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be found in this manual: RX1200 controller Descrip tion Term Description TPS T otal Station P ositioning S ystem GNSS G lobal N avigation S ate llite S ystem (generic term for satellite based navigation systems like GPS, GLO[...]

Description of the System RX1200 15 Available models For TPS, a component of RCS is RX1200. TPS1200 instrumen ts can be used with these contro llers and radio modems ( Radio- Handle or TCPS27) to form RCS. For GPS, these controllers can be used with GPS instruments. RX1250 can replace RX1210/RX1220 but not vice versa. Models Touch screen Radio mo d[...]

16 RX1200 Description of the System Holders Two types of holder s exist. The type of holder to be used depends on the RX1200 model. Type Description GHT39 • To mount RX1200 on a GLS11 prism pole or on an antenna pole. • For TPS RCS and GPS applications. • Can be reversed so that it is mounted on the left hand side of the pole. GHT56 • To mo[...]

Description of the System RX1200 17 Radio modem For TPS, a component of RCS is the radio modem, either RadioHandle or TCPS27. Type Description RadioHandle This is both an integrated radio modem with attached an tenna and instrument carry handle. TCPS27 Leica external radio modem with attached antenna. TCPS27B TCPS27 set to operate as a base r adio.[...]

18 RX1200 Description of the System RCS accessories For TPS, the following accessories for RCS can be stored in the transport cont ainer: Type Description GRZ4 360° prism Enables omnidirectional distance measurement t o the target. Does not require to be aligned to the instrument for measure- ments to be made. GRZ101 360° mini prism and GRZ101 ad[...]

Description of the System RX1200 19 LEICA Geo Office GHT39 pole holder This unit enables RX1210 or RX1220T to be mounted on either the antenna pole or, with the use of th e supplied sleeve, it can be mounted on the GLS11 prism pole. The GHT39 can be reversed so that it is mounted on the left hand side of the pole. GHT43 tripod adapter This adapter [...]

20 RX1200 Description of the System 2.2 System Concept 2.2.1 Software Concept Description The software concept depends on the RX1200 mode l. The various types of software are ex plained in paragraph "Software type". The software concept for the RX1200 models is explained in paragraph "Softwar e concept". Software type Software t[...]

Description of the System RX1200 21 The system software enables a maximum of thr ee languages which can be stored at any one time - the English language and two other languages. The English language is the default language and cannot be deleted. One language is chosen as the active language. Application programs A suite of optional survey-spec ific[...]

22 RX1200 Description of the System Software concept Software upload For RX1210 and RX1220 Firmware can be uploaded to RX1210 and RX1220 via LGO, TPS1200 or GPS1200. Type Software type uploaded to RX1200 TPS instrument / GPS receiver RX1210/ RX1220 • RX1200 software • System software • Language software • Application programs • Customised[...]

Description of the System RX1200 23 For RX1250 All software is stored in the System RAM of the RX1250. The software can be uploaded onto a CompactFlash card in the RX125 0 using the methods listed in the table below. After uploading, the software must then be transferred from the CompactFlash car d to the RX1250 System RAM. Refer to GPS1200 Technic[...]

24 RX1200 Description of the System Microsoft ActiveSync is the synchronization software for Windows mobile-based pocket PC’s. Microsoft Ac tiveSync enables a PC and a Windows mobile-base d pocket PC to communicate. For SmartAntenna SmartAntenna must always be connected to RX1250 when uploading the firmware. Connect SmartAntenna and RX1250 via ca[...]

Description of the System RX1200 25 2.2.2 D ata Storag e and Data Conve rsion Conc ept ) This chapter is valid for RX1250. Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory device. This is a Compact- Flash card. Memory device ) Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the meas- urement may cause loss of [...]

26 RX1200 Description of the System 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 LEICA Geo Office. Refer to the online help of LGO for information on creating form at files. Import Data can be imported from ASCII, GSI8 or GSI16 format. [...]

Description of the System RX1200 27 ) CompactFlash cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives may require an adaptor. J o b L G O C F c a r d ---x L G O Job PC RX1250 CF card x - x - ActiveSync J o b P C C F c a r d ---x - ASCII PC RX1250 CF car d xxx- L G O ASCII PC RX1250 CF card x - x - Acti[...]

28 RX1200 Description of the System 2.2.3 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 RX1200 Model Application Power supply RX1210 GPS Via cable OR Via clip-on connector of the GPS receiver [...]

Description of the System RX1200 29 SmartAntenna Power for the antenna is supplied internal ly. One GEB211 battery fits into the antenna. Externally via cable to battery. Model Application Power supply[...]

30 RX1200 Description of the System 2.3 Transport Containers 2.3.1 C ontainer Contents f or the T PS Instrument Description Components for RCS and SmartStation ar e combined in one transport container. Term Description SmartStation A TPS1200 instrument integrated with an add-on GPS system, comprising hardware and software compon ents, forms SmartSt[...]

Description of the System RX1200 31 Container f or SmartStation/RCS components part 1 of 2 a) 360° mini prism with adapter GRZ101 b) RadioHandle c) Radio mo dem with antenna TCPS27 d) Grip with circular bubble and fixing element GHT25 (without clamp) e) Y-cable GEV186 / battery cable GEV52 (stored over grip) f) Antenna for communication device in [...]

32 RX1200 Description of the System Container f or SmartStation/RCS components part 2 of 2 a) 360° prism GRZ4 b) User manual and other manuals c) Tripod adapter for radio modem GHT43 d) Spare stylus e) External battery - GEB70 or GEB171 f) 2 x inte rnal batteries GEB211 g) RX1220 controller with stylus and antenna h) Pole holder GHT39 (with clamp)[...]

Description of the System RX1200 33 2.3.2 Container Contents for the GNSS Receiver Description Components for a two component cableles s GNSS real-time system are combined in one transport co ntainer. Container f or SmartRover part 1 of 2 a) Adjusting pin b) GHT57 c) 90° TNC cone nctor d) Arm 15 cm long, attaches to SmartAntenna e) Spare batteries[...]

34 RX1200 Description of the System Container f or SmartRover part 2 of 2 a) Pole holder GHT39 b) CompactFlash card adapter c) Screw-to -stub adapter d) CompactFlash card e) Grip for pole f) Screw to attach GHT39 and grip on pole g) Device such as radio h) Spare battery for SmartAn- tenna i) Spare battery for GHT56 j) Manuals GPS12_152 a b c d e f [...]

Description of the System RX1200 35 2.4 RX1200 Components Upperside of RX1200 a) For RX1220: Radio antenna b) Screen c) Keyboard d) Hand strap bottom clips e) LEMO port For RX1250 including USB port RX12_017 a c d e b[...]

36 RX1200 Description of the System Underside of RX1200 a) Bottom spring clip for pole holder b) Top clips for pole holder c) Hand strap top clips d) Stylus e) Hand strap bottom clips f) LEMO port For RX1250 including USB port g) Battery compartment For RX1250 with CompactFlash card compartment h) Clip-on-contacts For RX1250, a Bluetooth port is in[...]

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38 RX1200 User Interface 3 User Interface 3.1 Keyboard Keyboard display a) Function keys F1 - F6 b) Alpha keys c) CAPS d) Hot keys F7 - F12 e) SPACE , SHIFT f) ENTER g) Arrow keys h) CE , ESC , USER , PROG i) Numeric keys j) For RX1250: Windows key symbol. It is the Microsoft flag logo located between PROG and ESC . F2 F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 ASDFGHJ K L[...]

User Interface RX1200 39 ) For the purpose of the illustration, a RX1250 model has been selected which is representative for all models. Differences to other RX1200 mode ls are outlined. Keys Key Function Function keys F1 - F6 Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom of the screen when the screen is activated. Hot keys F7 - F12 User def[...]

40 RX1200 User Interface PROG ( ON ) • If the sensor is off: turn the sensor on. • If the sensor is on: press at any time to access XX Programs to select an application. SHIFT Switches between the first and the second level of fun ction keys. SPACE Enters a blank. USER Calls the user defined menu. Hold down for 2 s to open RX1200 Main Configura[...]

User Interface RX1200 41 Key combinations Key Function PROG plus USER • For RX1210/RX1220: Turns instrument off. • For RX1250: Puts RX1250 into sleep mode. SHIFT Pages up. SHIFT Pages down. SHIFT PROG ( ) For RX1250: Displays either the Windows CE task bar and start menu .[...]

42 RX1200 User Interface 3.2 Scr een Screen Elements a) Time b) Caption c) Title d) Screen area e) Message line f) Icons g) ESC h) CAPS i) SHIFT icon j) Quick coding icon k) Softkeys a g i j h b c d e k f RX12_013 Type Description Time The current local time is shown. Caption Shows location either in Main Menu, under PROG key or USER key. Title Nam[...]

User Interface RX1200 43 Screen area The working a rea of the screen. Message line Messages are shown for 10 s. Icons Shows current status information of the instrument. Can be used with touch screen to access the subsequent screen. ESC Can be used with touch scre en. Same functionality as the ESC fixed key. The last operation will be undone. CAPS [...]

44 RX1200 User Interface 3.3 Operating Principles Keyboard and touch screen The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with supplied stylus. The workflow is the sa me for keyboar d and touch screen entry, the only difference lies in the way informatio n is selected and entered. Operation by keyboard Information is [...]

User Interface RX1200 45 3.4 Icons Description The icons described are specific to RCS and RX12 50. For a complete listing of icons • for GPS1200 refer to GPS1200 System Field Manual. • for TPS1200 refer to TPS1200 System Field Manual. RCS icons For TPS, RCS settings are displayed. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to CONFIGURE In terfaces .[...]

46 RX1200 User Interface Blueto oth icons The status of each Bluetooth port and any Bluetooth connecti on is displayed. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STAT US Bluetooth . Icon Description RX1250, GNSS receiver with GFU16 or TPS instrument with Communication side cover is Blue tooth capable. In case of a RX1250, Bluetooth is integrated. A B[...]

User Interface RX1200 47 Battery icons The status and source of the battery is disp layed. The remaining power in the battery is indicated by six levels. For RX1250: If an external power sup ply is connected and one internal battery is inserted, then the external power is used. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STAT US Battery & Memory, B[...]

48 RX1200 Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Equipment Setup 4.1.1 Fixing RX1200 to a Holder, Handstrap or GNSS Receive r Description RX1200 can be set up using • a holder on the pole. • GNSS receiver. • a handstrap. All three setups are describe d in this chapter.[...]

Operation RX1200 49 Holders Componen ts of the GHT39 The GHT39 consists of a number of co m ponents, as shown in the diagram below. a) Plastic sleeve b) Pole clamp c) Clamp bolt d) Tightening screw e) Mounting plate f) Mounting arm RX12_005 c b a e d f[...]

50 RX1200 Operation Compone nts of the GH T56 The GHT56 consists of a number of co m ponents, as shown in the diagram below. Mount RX1200 to pole step-b y-step Using the GHT39 is explained in this step- by-step instruction. Using GHT 56 works accordingly. a) Plastic sleeve b) Pole clamp c) Clamp bolt d) Tightening screw e) Mounting arm f) Clip-on-c[...]

Operation RX1200 51 Step Description 1. Remove holder from the travel container. 2. For GLS11 pole: the plastic sleeve is to be fitted to the po le clamp. For GPS pole: the plasti c sleeve is not required. 3. Insert pole into the clamp hole. 4. Adjust the angle of the mounting plate and the height of the holder on the pole to comfort. 5. Tighten th[...]

52 RX1200 Operation 6. Before RX1200 is placed onto the moun ting plate ensure that the locking pin is put into the unlocked position. To unlock the locking pin, push down the red button situated on top of the mounting plate. 7. Hold RX1200 above the holder and lower the end into the holder. Step Description RX12_015[...]

Operation RX1200 53 8. Apply slight pressure in a downw ard direction and then lower the top part of RX 1200 until the unit is clicked into the holder. The guides of the holder aid in this action. 9. After RX1200 is placed onto the mounti ng plate ensure that the locking p in is put into the locked position. To lock the locking pin, push up the red[...]

54 RX1200 Operation Detach RX1200 from pole ste p-by-step Using the GHT39 is explained in this step- by-step instruction. Using GHT 56 works accordingly. Step Description 1. Unlock the locking pin by pushing down the red button situate d on top of the mounting plate. 2. Place the palm over the top of RX1200 until the fingers grip the bar of the hol[...]

Operation RX1200 55 GPS receiver Description RX1210, RX1220 and RX1250 can be mounted to a GNSS receiver. Mount RX1210/RX1220/RX1250 to GNSS receiver step-by-st ep Step Description 1. Hold RX1200 above the r ecess in the housing of the GNSS receiver intended for the unit. 2. Lower the bottom part of RX1200 into the recess in the housing of the GNSS[...]

56 RX1200 Operation Detach RX1210/RX1220T from GNSS receiver step-b y-step Step Description 1. Place the palm over the top of RX1200. 2. Compress RX 1200 downward toward the ports of the GNSS receive r. 3. While in this position, raise the top of RX1200 from the GNSS receiver . RX12_009[...]

Operation RX1200 57 Handstrap Mount handstrap to RX1200 st ep-by-step Step Description ) 1. Hold the main h ook rotated to approximately the 11 o'clo ck position in rela- tion to RX1200. 2. Lower the main hoo k onto the pivot knob in the middle of RX1200. 3. Rotate the main hook to the 12 o'clock position. A click should be felt when the [...]

58 RX1200 Operation 4. Take the other end of the handstrap and clip it to the base of RX1200. Step Description[...]

Operation RX1200 59 4.1.2 S etting up with the TPS Instrument TPS1200/RX1200 setup for RCS with Rad ioHandle Refer to "TPS1200 User Manual" for additional infor mation on RadioHandle. a) 360° prism b) Prism pole c) RX1220 d) RX1200 holder and pole clamp e) RadioHandle f) Communication side cover g) TPS1200 instrument h) Tripod RX12_013 a[...]

60 RX1200 Operation Mount base radio to tripod step-by-step Step Description 1. Attach TCPS27B to the adapter and th en attach to the tripod leg. 2. Adjust the angle of TCPS27B until it is appr oximately vertical. 3. Adjust the location of the adapter on the tripod leg so that there are no metallic objects in the horizontal plane around the antenna[...]

Operation RX1200 61 TPS1200/RX1200 setup for RCS with TCPS27 a) 360° prism b) Prism pole c) RX1220 d) RX1200 holder and pole clamp e) TPS1200 instrument f) Tripod g) TCPS27B h) External battery i) Y-cable RX12_01 1 a b c d e f g h i[...]

62 RX1200 Operation 4.1.3 S etting u p with th e GNSS Recei ver Description Two setups for RX1250 are given as exam ple. Refer to "GPS1200 Technical Refer- ence Manual" for informat ion on additional setups. SmartAntenna/ RX1250 X setup for real-time reference a) SmartAntenna b) Battery for SmartAntenna c) Height hook d) Carrier e) Tribra[...]

Operation RX1200 63 SmartRover setup with external radio a) SmartAntenna b) Battery for SmartAntenna c) Upper half aluminium pole with screw or stub d) Grip for pole e) GHT56 f) Radio in housing g) Lower half aluminium pole h) Radio antenna i) Battery for RX1250 X j) CompactFlash c ard k) RX1250 X l) Battery for GHT56 RX12_31 a b c d h i j k l e g [...]

64 RX1200 Operation Increase radio coverage on Smart- Rover Description Some applications require the maximum r adio coverage. In those cases the r adio antenna is mounted on an antenna arm which is fixed t o the pole just below the SmartAntenna. Connection is made be tween the radio housing and the radio antenna. Connect radio antenn a and radio h[...]

Operation RX1200 65 4.2 Batteries 4.2.1 O perating Principl es ) This chapter is valid for RX1220, RX1250 and GHT56. ) 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[...]

66 RX1200 Operation 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.[...]

Operation RX1200 67 4.2.2 R X1220/RX1 250 Battery Change RX1220/RX1250 battery step-by- step f Step Description 1. Turn RX1220/RX1250 over to gain access to the battery compartment. 2. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. RX12_018 2 4 5 6 3[...]

68 RX1200 Operation 3. Open the battery compartment. 4. Pull the battery from the battery compar tment. 5. A pictogram of the battery is d isplayed inside the battery compartment. This is a visual aid to assist in placing the battery correctly. 6. Place the battery into the battery compartment with the Leica logo facing to the left. 7. Close the ba[...]

Operation RX1200 69 4.2.3 S martAntenn a Battery Change SmartAn- tenna battery step - by-step Step Description ) Turn the SmartAntenna over to gain access to the battery compartment. 1. Open the battery compartment by pu shing the slide fastener in the direc- tion of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2. Pull out the battery housing. T he battery[...]

70 RX1200 Operation 4. A polarity of the battery is display ed inside the bat tery housing. This is a visual aid to assist in pl acing the battery correct ly. 5. Place the battery onto the battery hous ing, ensuring that the contacts ar e facing outward. Click the battery into position. 6. Close the battery compartment by pus hing the slide fastene[...]

Operation RX1200 71 4.2.4 G HT56 Battery Description GEB211 and GEB221 can both be used with GHT56. The battery power s a device in a clip-on-housing attached to the GHT56 . Change GHT56 battery step-by- step f Step Description 1. Turn GHT56 over to gain access to the battery compartment. 2. Press simultaneo usly on the right side of the locking me[...]

72 RX1200 Operation 4. Place the battery into the battery compartment. ) Ensure that the battery is placed adj acent to the lo cking mechanisam with the contacts facing down. 5. Press simultaneo usly on the right side of the locking mecha nism and the right side of the battery. ) This locks the battery into position. Step Description[...]

Operation RX1200 73 4.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card ) This chapter is valid for RX1250. ) • 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.[...]

74 RX1200 Operation Insert and remove a CompactFlash card step-by-step The CompactFlash card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment on the underside of the RX1250. Step Description 1. Turn RX1250 over to gain access to the b attery compartment. RX12_019 2 4 3 11 10[...]

Operation RX1200 75 2. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 3. Open the battery compartment. 4. Pull the battery from the battery compar tment. ) The card should be held with the label for the care in structions upwards and the contacts facing the slot. 5. Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clic[...]

76 RX1200 Operation 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 Memo ry Device . 2. TOOLS Format Memory Device <Memory Device[...]

Operation RX1200 77 ) 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 th e system returns to GPS1200 Main Menu . Step Description[...]

78 RX1200 Operation 4.4 LED Indicators on SmartAntenna LED indicators Description SmartAntenna has L ight E mitting D iode indicators. They indicate the basic antenna status. Diagram TRK Tracking LED BT Bluetooth LED PWR Power LED GPS12_153 TRK BT PWR TRK BT PWR ON OFF[...]

Operation RX1200 79 Description of the LED’s IF the is THEN TRK off no satellites are tracked. flashing green less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not yet available. green enough satellites are tracked to compute a posi- tion. BT gr een Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting. purple Bluetooth is connecting. blue Blue t[...]

80 RX1200 Operation 4.5 LED Indicators on GHT56 LED indicator Description GHT56 has one L ight E mitting D iode indica tor. It indicate s the basic power status. Diagram a) Power LED RX12_021 a[...]

Operation RX1200 81 Description of the LED IF the is THEN PWR off power is off. green power is okay. flashing g reen power is low. T he remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of su rvey, the temperature and the age of the battery. red power is very low.[...]

82 RX1200 Operation 4.6 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices on GHT56 Devices fitting into a clip-on-housing Digital cellular phones fitting into a c lip-on-housing Radios fitting into a clip-on-ho using Digital cellular phone Clip-on-housin g Siemens MC45 GFU17 Siemens MC75 GFU24 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (US) GFU19 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (C[...]

Operation RX1200 83 Attach a clip-on- housing step-by- step The clip-on-housing for devices f i ts to the underside of the GHT56. Step Description ) A circular screw is located at one end of the clip-on-housing. Ensure that the circular screw is in the unlocked position. Tur n it anticlockwise, as shown by the lock and arrow symbols on the screw. R[...]

84 RX1200 Operation Detach a clip-on- housing step-by- step 1. Turn GHT56 over to gain access to the space for the clip-on- housing. 2. Place the clip-on-housing into po sition such that • the guide rails on the GHT56 are aligned w ith the guide rails on the clip-on-housing. AND • the LEMO port on the GHT56 is aligned w ith the connector on the[...]

Operation RX1200 85 Insert a SIM card step-by-step For those digital cellular phones that require SIM card s. 3. Pull the clip-on-housing fr om the GHT56. Step Description Step Description 1. Take the SIM ca rd, a coin and a pen. 2. Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bot tom of the clip-on-housing. 3. Insert the coin i[...]

86 RX1200 Operation 10. Place the SIM card scr ew back on the housing. 11. Insert the coin into the g roove of the SIM card screw. 12. Turn the coin clockwise to tighten t he SIM card screw. Step Description[...]

Operation RX1200 87 Remove a SIM card step-by-step For those digital cellular phones that require SIM card s. Step Description 1. Take a coin and a pen. 2. Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bot tom of the clip-on-housing. 3. Insert the coin into the g roove of the SIM card screw. GPS12_088 4 5 6 7[...]

88 RX1200 Operation 4. Turn the coin anticlockw ise to loosen the SIM card screw. 5. Remove the SIM car d screw from the housing. 6. Using the pen, press the small button of the SIM car d slot to eject the SIM card holder. 7. Take the SIM ca rd holder out off the SIM card slot. 8. Take the SIM ca rd out of the SIM card holder. 9. Put the SIM card h[...]

Operation RX1200 89 LED indicators Description Each clip-on-housing for a radio, digital cellular phones or Blueto oth 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 or Status LED for Bluet[...]

90 RX1200 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.[...]

Operation RX1200 91 Signal strength LED GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) with CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C red device is on, not registered on the network. flashing red device is on, registered on the network. off download mode or device is off. GFU17 with Siemens MC45 red call is in pr ogress. red: long flash, short break no SIM card inserted, no PIN entered or [...]

92 RX1200 Operation GFU24 with Siemens MC75 red call is in pr ogress. 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, [...]

Operation RX1200 93 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. Status LED Bluetooth communication green Bluetooth is in stand-by mode. orange Bluetooth is in configuration mode. purple Bluetooth is connecting. blue Bluetooth has connected.[...]

94 RX1200 Operation 4.7 Basic Operation Turning RX1200 on Type Description PROG ( ON ) When RX1200 has a power supply, pressing PROG ( ON ) on RX1200 unit switches the unit o n. Connection to the LEMO port When RX1200 is connected via cable to either TPS1200 or GPS1200 that are already switched on, RX1200 automati- cally switches on. ) RX1200 has t[...]

Operation RX1200 95 When RX1200 has been turned on Type Description Connected to GPS1200 • When RX1200 is operating with the GPS1200, RX1200 acts as the control unit of the GPS1200. Direct connection to TPS1200 • When RX1200 is connected directly to TPS1200 with a cable, RX1200 acts as a secondary control unit for TPS1200 which additionally off[...]

96 RX1200 Operation Turning RX1200 off Type Description OFF The RX1200 can only be turned off in the Main Menu screen. • For RX1210/RX1220: Pressing the USER and PROG keys simultaneously will switch off RX1200. OR Hold ESC for 2 s. • For RX1250: SHIFT OFF (F2) to completely turn off. Unplugging or unclipping from the instrument Disconnecting ei[...]

Operation RX1200 97 Sleep mode on RX1250 Description In sleep mode, the RX1250 shuts down and r educes power. The sleep mode is designed to preserve energy. Rebooting RX 1250 from sleep mode is quicker than a cold start after turning off. Putting RX1250 into sleep mod e The RX1250 can only be put into sleep mode in the Main Menu screen. Press the U[...]

98 RX1200 Operation Switching between Leica software and Windows CE desktop Access Leica software a) Icon to start Leica software b) Windows CE desktop c) Task bar d) Start button IF THEN RX1250 is started the Leica softwa re starts up automatically. RX12_33 a b dc[...]

Operation RX1200 99 Access Windows CE desktop Windows CE desktop is active double click to display the Leica software. OR SHIFT PROG ( ) to display the Leica software. Leica software is minimised double click to maximise it. OR select SmartRover in the task bar to maximise it. IF THEN Leica software is to be minimised SHIFT MINIM (F5) in Main Menu [...]

100 RX1200 Operation 4.8 Licence Keys Description A licence key can be used to activate appl ication programs an d protected options and can be used to define the expiry date of the software main tenance. A licence key is required for: A licence key file can be uploaded to the receiver/RX1250. To upload a licence key file the file should be located[...]

Operation RX1200 101 Licence keys can also be typed in manually in Main Menu: Tools...Lic ence Keys or the first time the appl ication program is started. Access Select Main Menu: Tools...Licence K eys . OR Select an application program on RX1250 not yet activated. TOOLS Enter Licence Key CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to GPS1200 Main Men[...]

102 RX1200 Operation Description of fields Next step CONT (F1) returns to GPS1200 Main Menu or continues with selected application program. Field Option Description <Method:> The method used to input the licence key to acti- vate the application program or the protected options or the software maintena nce. Upload Key File T he licence key fi[...]

Operation RX1200 103 4.9 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 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.[...]

104 RX1200 Operation 4.10 RX1250 Connections 4.10.1 Connection to SmartAntenna Via Bluetooth step-by-step St ep Description 1. Select Main Menu: Config...Interfaces... in the L eica software. 2. Highlight SmartAnten na . 3. EDIT (F3) 4. CONFIGURE SmartAntenn a Interface <Use Device: Yes> Select a free Bluetooth port. 5. DEVCE (F5) 6. CONFIGU[...]

Operation RX1200 105 9. CONFIGURE Search Bluetoot h Device All available Bluetooth devices are displayed. 10. Highlight the SmartAntenna to be used. 11. CONT (F1) ) If the SmartAntenna selected is connec ted for the first time, a Windows CE authentication request comes up. Type in 0000 as iden tification number for Leica’s Bluetooth and click OK [...]

106 RX1200 Operation 4.10.2 Connection to a Digital Cellular Phone Via Bluetooth step-by-step St ep Description 1. Select Main Menu: Config...Interfaces... in the L eica software. 2. Highlight Real-Time . 3. EDIT (F3) 4. CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode <R-Time Mode: Rover> or <R-Tim e Mode: Reference> Select a free Bluetooth port. 5. DEVCE (F[...]

Operation RX1200 107 All available Bluetooth devices are displayed. 10. Highlight the digital cellular phone to be used. 11. CONT (F1) ) If the digital cellular phone selected is connected for the first time, the Windows CE dialog for pairing comes up. Type in 0000 as identification number for Leica’s Bluetooth and click OK . ) Some digital cellu[...]

108 RX1200 Operation 4.10.3 Connection to a Perso nal Computer ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync is the synchronization software for Windows mobile-base d pocket PC’s. ActiveSync enabl es a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC, like the RX1250, to communicate. ActiveSync is freeware. It can be dow nloaded from the Microsoft web site. Connect USB[...]

Operation RX1200 109 10. Next> . 11. Insert the GPS1200 firm ware CD version 4.0 or higher. 12. Tick Search remo vable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) . 13. Next> . 14. Confirm Hardw are Installation window with Continue Anyway . 15. Finish . 16. Run the ActiveSync inst allation program if not already installed. 17. Allow USB connections in side th[...]

11 0 RX1200 Operation Connect to LGO via USB cable step-by-step Step Description 1. Start the PC. 2. Plug the GEV161 cable into RX1250. 3. Turn the RX1250 on. 4. Plug the GEV161 cable into the USB port o f the PC. ) ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatic ally, star t ActiveSync. If not already installed, run the ActiveSync [...]

Operation RX1200 111 Connect to PC via USB cable step-by-step Step Description 1. Start the PC. 2. Plug the GEV161 cable into RX1250. 3. Turn the RX1250 on. 4. Plug the GEV161 cable into the USB port o f the PC. ) ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatic ally, star t ActiveSync. If not already installed, run the ActiveSync in[...]

11 2 RX1200 Operation Via Bluetooth step-by-step St ep Description 1. Activate Bluetooth on the PC. The steps required depend on the Bluetoot h driver and other PC specific configurations. On the PC, always ensure that • the correct COM port is defined. • the COM port is configured as in coming, which allows Blue tooth devices to d etect the PC[...]

Operation RX1200 11 3 10. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/PC Conn ection . 11. Select Bluetooth f rom the combo box. 12. Go to Start/Programs/Co mmunication/ActiveSync to initialise the communication. ) As soon as the communication is init ialised on the RX1250, ActiveSync establishes the link between the PC and RX1250. 13. Start LGO or install [...]

11 4 RX1200 Operation 4.11 Working with the TPS Instrument 4.11.1 W orking in Remote Mode Description In the remote mode TPS1200 is controlled from RX1220. To wor k in this mode TPS1200 must be set to RCS mode. Refer to " TPS1200 Technical Reference Manual" for more information. While in RCS mode TPS1200 can still be controlled with the k[...]

Operation RX1200 11 5 4.11.2 Working in Transparent Mode Description <ComMode: Transparent > enables the remote control of TPS1200 with GeoCOM commands. RX1220 becomes a transparent r adio modem, like the RadioHan dle or TCPS27B. GeoCOM commands can be sent fr om a computer to RX1220, which are then sent to TPS1200 via RadioHandle or TCPS27B.[...]

11 6 RX1200 Operation 4.11.3 W orking in Se mi-Transparent Mode Description <ComMode: Semi-Transparent> enables the total remote control of TPS1200 in RCS mode but the data being captured by TPS 1200 will be sent via radio link to the LEMO port of RX1200. A computer connected to this port will receive the data captured on TPS1200 in real-t im[...]

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11 8 RX1200 Local Mode 5 Local Mode 5.1 Accessing the Main Configuration Menu ) This option is available for RX1250 in terminal mode. Access Press USER for 2 s. OR Automatically after 10 s when no sensor can be detected. RX1200 A message is displayed for a period of 10 s. Next step IF RX1200 THEN is to be configured CONF (F 2) leads directly to RX1[...]

Local Mode RX1200 11 9 is to be connected to TPS TPS (F4) tries to connect to any available TP S instrument. is to be connected to GPS GPS (F5) tries to co nnect to any available GPS receiver. IF RX1200 THEN[...]

120 RX1200 Local Mode 5.2 Overview of the Main Configuration Men u RX1200 Main Configuration Menu Description of main menu f unctions Next step CONT (F1) selects the highlighted option and continues with the n ext screen. Main menu function Description Refer to chapter Choose Sens or Select the sensor to be working with RX1200. 5.3 Local Settings C[...]

Local Mode RX1200 121 5.3 Choosing a Sensor Access step-by-step RX1200 Choose Sens or Description of fields Step Description 1. Refer to "5.1 Accessing th e Main Configuration Menu" to acce ss RX1200 Main Configuration Menu . 2. RX1200 Main Configuratio n Menu Highlight Choose Senso r . 3. CONT (F1) . Field Option Description Sensor TPS12[...]

122 RX1200 Local Mode Next step CONT (F1) to return to RX1200 Main Configuration Men u .[...]

Local Mode RX1200 123 5.4 Local Settings Description The settings on this screen allow the screen appearance to be configur ed, turn the notification beeps on and off and define the behav iour of the keys. The settings are stored on RX1200 itself. Access step-by-step RX1200 Local Settings, Display page Description of fields Step Description 1. Refe[...]

124 RX1200 Local Mode <Screen Illum:> Off , A lways On , On for 30 s , On for 1 min , On for 2 min or On for 5 min Controls the screen illumination to be on, off or on for the specified time after the last key was pressed or touch screen event. <Key Illum:> Off , Always On , or Same as Screen Controls the keyboard illumination. <Cont[...]

Local Mode RX1200 125 Next step RX1200 Local Settings, Beeps page Description of fields Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the More page. IF THEN the local settings are to be exited CONT (F1) accepts ch anges and returns to the screen from where this screen was a ccessed. the touch screen is to be calibrated CALIB (F5) calibrates the touch scree n. the[...]

126 RX1200 Local Mode RX1200 Local Settings, More page Description of fields Next step CONT (F1) to return to the screen from where this screen was accessed. Field Option Description <Language:> Choicelist Allows the local mo de functions to be displayed in different languages. The language setting does not affect the lan guage displayed when[...]

Local Mode RX1200 127 5.5 Radio Settings 5.5.1 R adio Co mmunicati on Setting s Description Allows changes to the communication param eters of RX 1200. This screen is more relevant to RX1220. For RX1210, this sc reen is relevant when combined with TCPS27R. Access step-by-step RX1200 Radio/Comms Settings, Modes page Description of fields Step Descri[...]

128 RX1200 Local Mode Transparent Deactivates the software fu nctionality of RX1220, converting it into a r adio modem which can be used with RadioHandle or TCPS27B to communicate remotely with TPS1200. Refer to "4.11.2 Working in Transparent Mode" for more information. Semi- Transparent Enables measurement data to be sent from TPS1200, v[...]

Local Mode RX1200 129 Next step RX1200 Radio/Comms Settings, Param page Description of fields IF THEN the local settings are to be exited CONT (F1) accepts changes and returns to the screen from where this screen was accessed. the next page is to be accessed PAGE (F6) changes to another page on this screen Field Option Description <Link Number:&[...]

130 RX1200 Local Mode Next step <Termin ator:> Output T he terminator of a data packet. <Data Bits:> Output Number of bits in a blo ck of digital data. <Stop Bits:> Output Number of bits to end a block of digital data. <Set as:> Remote Sets the internal radio into a remote mode. The radio modules inside RadioHandle or TCPS27[...]

Local Mode RX1200 131 radio settings are to be edited EXT R (F4) displays and allows e dit ing of TCPS27 external radio settings when connected to the LEMO port. radio settings are to be synchronised SYNC (F 5) synchronises the settings between the internal radio of RX1220 and external radio TCPS27B when connected to each other via cable. ) Open RX[...]

132 RX1200 Local Mode 5.5.2 Configuring the Rad ios Description RX1200 allows the configuration of • it's internal radio RX1220. • the external radio TCPS27. • the simultaneous synchronisation of both radios. View/edit internal/external radio settings step-by-step Step Description 1. Open RX1200 Radi o/Comms Settings, Param page. 2. • [...]

Local Mode RX1200 133 Synchronising radio settings for RX1220 step-by-step Step Description 1. Connect TCPS27 to R X1220 with a Y-cable and external battery. 2. Open RX1200 Radi o/Comms Settings, Param page. 3. SYNC (F5) . 4. Open RX1200 Radi o/Comms Settings, Param page. 5. The settings of the inter nal radio of RX1220 are displayed. 6. Edit setti[...]

134 RX1200 Local Mode 5.6 Working with a Sensor Description This function allows to leave the RX1200 Main Co nfiguration Menu and returns to working with the sensor. Exit Configuring RX1200 step-by-step Step Description 1. From any screen in the local mode press SHIFT QUIT (F6) . OR ESC until RX1200 Main Configuration Menu is displayed. 2. RX1200 M[...]

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136 RX1200 Care and Transport 6 Care and Transport 6.1 Transport Transport in a road vehicle Never carry the product loose in a road v ehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the pro duct by rail, air or sea, alwa ys use the complete original[...]

Care and Transport RX1200 13 7 6.2 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 "9 Technical Data" for information about temperature limits. Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "9 Technical Data" for information about storage te mper[...]

138 RX1200 Care and Transport 6.3 Cleaning and Drying Product Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for clean ing. If necessary, moisten th e cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the p olymer compo- nents. Damp prod ucts Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts a nd the accessories at a te[...]

Care and Transport RX1200 13 9[...]

140 RX1200 Safety Directions 7 Safety Directions 7.1 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 direct[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 141 7.2 Intended Use Permitted use • Remote con trol of surveying products. • Data transmission to external appliances. • Transmitting and receiving data. Adverse use • Use of the product without instruction. • Use outside of the intended limits. • Disabling safety systems. • Removal of hazard notices. • Ope[...]

142 RX1200 Safety Directions • 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 responsible fo r the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them.[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 143 7.3 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 inst[...]

144 RX1200 Safety Directions 7.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to a s 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 Geosystems accessories The manu[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 145  Warning The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also accountable for the tr aining and the deploy- ment of personnel who use the product and fo r the safety o f the equipment in use.[...]

146 RX1200 Safety Directions 7.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement International Warranty The International Warranty can be downloaded fr om the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/i nternationalwarranty or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer . Software Licence Agreement This product contains softwa[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 147 lation or use of the software or any pa rt thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such licence agreement. If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such licence agreem ent, you may not download, in stall or use the software and you must return the unused software together with[...]

148 RX1200 Safety Directions 7.6 End User Licence Agreement EULA EULA terms • You have acquired a device RX1250 that includes software licenced by Leica Geosystems from an affiliate of Micros oft Corpor ation ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online" or[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 149 Geosystems TO CONDUCT SUFF ICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE. • NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE . THE SOFT WARE is provided "AS IS" and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMNCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU.[...]

150 RX1200 Safety Directions except and only to the extent that such activity is expres sly permitted by appli- cable law notwithstanding thes limitation. • SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WIT H RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EU LA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recip ient a[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 151 7.7 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 th[...]

152 RX1200 Safety Directions  Warning By surveying during a thunderstorm you are at risk from lightning. Precautions: Do not carry out field surveys during thunderstorms.  Warning During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures ther e is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental condi[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 153  Warning Only Leica Geosystems authorized service workshops are entitle d to repair these products.  Warning If computers intended for use indoors are used in the field there is a danger of elec- tric shock. Precautions: Adhere to the instructions given by the co mputer manufacturer with r egard to field use in co[...]

154 RX1200 Safety Directions  Caution During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to c onstitute a fire hazard. Precautions: Before shipping the product o r disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat. When transporting or shipping batterie[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 155  Warning Short circuited battery terminals can over heat and cause injury or fire, for exa mple by storing or transporting in pockets if ba ttery terminals come in contact with jewel- lery, keys, metallized paper or other metals. Precautions: Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact wi th metalli[...]

156 RX1200 Safety Directions Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-ge osystems.com/treat- ment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer .[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 157 7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatability 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 equipment[...]

158 RX1200 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 electro[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 159 Radios or digital cellular phones Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone:  Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause distur bances in other equipment, in installa- tions, in medical devices, fo r example pacemakers or hear ing aids and in aircraft. It can also affect humans and animals. Precautions: Al[...]

160 RX1200 Safety Directions 7.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Applicablility The grayed paragraph below is only applicabl e for RX1210 products w ithout internal radio.  Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to [...]

Safety Directions RX1200 161  Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling RX1210 RX12_023 T ype: RX1210 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

162 RX1200 Safety Directions Labelling RX1220 Labelling RX1250 X RX12_024 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. [...]

Safety Directions RX1200 163 Labelling SmartAn- tenna TPS12_208 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm- ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation. T ype:[...]

164 RX1200 Safety Directions Labelling GHT56 RX12_026 T ype: GHT 56 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 165 Labelling GFU16, GFU17, 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 . .[...]

166 RX1200 Safety Directions Labelling GFU19, GFU25 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 ype: GFUXX[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 167 Labelling internal battery GEB211, GEB221 TPS12_082 .................. ............... ....................... ...................... ................................ .................... ...................... .... .......... ................................................................................. This device [...]

168 RX1200 Safety Directions Labelling USB cable GEV161 RX12_027 Type: GEV161 Art.No.: 733281 Power: 3,3V / 0,005mA Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 08.2005 Made in Switzerland S.No.: 0055 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfu[...]

Safety Directions RX1200 169[...]

170 RX1200 Trouble Shooting 8 Trouble Shooting Turning on and communicating with the instruments Proble m Details To be checked RX1200 does not turn on RX1220 with a battery • Battery fully charged. RX1210 • Clip-on connection to GPS1200. • Cable connection to GPS1200 RX1200 port. • Connection to a fully charged battery. RX1200 does not con[...]

Trouble Shooting RX1200 171 • TPS1200 is set to work in RCS mode. Refer to "TPS1200 Technical Reference Manual". • The base radio is connected to the instru- ment and a fully charged external battery. • RX1220 and the base radio are within radio range. • The radio settings in RX1220 and the base radio are correct. Refer to "5[...]

172 RX1200 Trouble Shooting Via cable • <Sensor: TPS1200> or <Sensor: Auto Detect> is selected in Main Configura- tion Menu: Choose Sensor on the RX1200. Refer to "5.3 Choosing a Sensor". • <ComMode: RCS Mode> is selected in Main Configuration Menu: Radio/Co mms Settin gs on the Modes page. Refer to "5.5 Radio S[...]

Trouble Shooting RX1200 173 • <Sensor: GPS1200> or <Sensor: Auto Detect> is selected in Main Configura- tion Menu: Choo se Sensor on RX1200. Refer to "5.3 Choosing a Sensor". Via cable • RX1200 is properly connected to GPS1200. • <Sensor: GPS1200> or <Sensor: Auto Detect> is selected in Main Configura- tion M[...]

174 RX1200 Trouble Shooting RX1220 radio performance RX1250 communi- cating with radio/digital cellular phone Proble m Details To be checked Radio range not optimal • TCPS27B is mounted onto the tripod using the adapter. Refer to "4.1.2 Setting up with the TPS Instrument". • Change the link number if it is suspected to have other 2.4 [...]

Trouble Shooting RX1200 175 RX1250 recog- nising Compact- Flash card RX1250 does not recognise radio Via GHT56 • RX1250 is properly connected to GHT56 via clip-on-contacts. • Battery of radio fully charged. The radio is powered by the battery attached to GHT56. If the LED indicator on GHT56 is green, then power is okay. Proble m Details To be c[...]

176 RX1200 Trouble Shooting RX1250 Windows CE Problem Details To be checked not on Windows CE desktop Icon to display Leica software • Tap the Start button in the bottom left corner of Windows CE desktop. Then select ProgramsLeica Geosys- tems GPS1200 . • Access the Windows directory from the Windows CE Explorer. Copy the Leica software icon[...]

Trouble Shooting RX1200 177 RX1250 Bluetooth connection to PC Proble m Details To be checked RX1250 does not connect to PC Via Bluetooth • Use another USB port to connect the Bluetooth device to the PC. • Is the device properly detected and the driver loaded? •G o t o My Computer/Manage/Device Management . Check the set tings of the Bluetooth[...]

178 RX1200 Technical Data 9 Technical Data 9.1 RX1200 Technical Data Design Glass reinforced polymer housing with opti onal integrated battery an d radio modem. Control unit Dimensions Display: 1/4 VGA (320 x 240 pixels), monochrome, graphics capable LCD, illumination, optional touch screen Keyboard: 62 keys including 12 function keys, illumination[...]

Technical Data RX1200 179 Weight Recording For RX1250, data can be record ed on the CompactFlash card. Type Weight [kg]/[lbs] RX1210 0.507/1.118 RX1220 with GEB211 0.753/1.660 RX1250 X with GEB211 0.741/1.634 Type Capacity [MB] Data capacity CompactFlash card •6 4 • 256 • 1024 64 MB is typically sufficient for about GPS only (8 satellites) ?[...]

180 RX1200 Technical Data Power Internal battery Type Consumption [W] External supply voltage RX1210 1 Nominal voltage 12 V DC ( ) Voltage range 11.5 V-28 V RX1220 1.3 Nominal voltage 12 V DC ( ) Voltage range 11.5 V-28 V RX1250 X 1.1 Bluetooth to SmartAntenna, digital cellular phone powered from GHT56 Nominal voltage 12 V DC ( ) Voltage range 11.5[...]

Technical Data RX1200 181 Environmental specifications Temperature Protection against water, dust and sand Humidity Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] RX1200 -30 to +65 Bluetooth: -25 to +65 -40 to +80 Internal battery -20 to +50 -40 to +70 Type Protection RX1200 IP67 (IEC60529) Dusttight Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersio[...]

182 RX1200 Technical Data Interfaces Data format for RS232 The default values are: Ports Type RS232 No handshake RS232 Handshake USB Bluetooth RX1210/ RX1220 • LEMO port • Clip-on- contacts -- - RX1250 LEMO p ort C lip-on-contacts LEMO port Class 2 Baud rate: 115200 Parity: None Terminator: CR/LF Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Type 8 pin LEMO-1 Spec[...]

Technical Data RX1200 183 9.2 SmartAntenna Technical Da ta 9.2.1 T racking Cha racteristic s Receiver technology SmartTrack+ (ATX1230 GG) SmartTrack (ATX1230) Satellite reception Dual frequency Receiver channels Supported codes GPS ATX1230 GG: 14 channels continuous tra cking o n L1 and L2 (GPS); twelve channels continuous tracking on L1 and L2 (GL[...]

184 RX1200 Technical Data GLONASS Carrier tracking GPS GLONASS Type L1 L2 ATX1230 GG Carrier phase, C/A code Carrier phase, P2 code Condition ATX1230 GG/ATX1230 L1, AS off or on Reconstructed carrier phase via C/A code L2, AS off Reco nstructed carrier ph ase via P2 code L2, AS on Sw itches automatically to patented P code-aided technique providing[...]

Technical Data RX1200 185 Code measure- ments GPS GLONASS ) Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 and L2 are fully independent with AS on or off. Satellites tracked Condition ATX1230 GG/ATX1230 L1, AS off L1, AS on Carrier phase smoothed code measurements: C /A code L2, AS off Carr ier phase smoothed code measurements: P2 code L2, AS on Carr ie[...]

186 RX1200 Technical Data 9.2.2 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 us[...]

Technical Data RX1200 187 Long baselines Differential phase in real-time Static Horizontal Vertical 3 mm + 0.5 ppm 6 mm + 1 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[...]

188 RX1200 Technical Data 9.2.3 Technical Data Description and use The SmartAntenna is selected for use based upon the application. T he table gives a description and the intended use of the Sm artAntenna. Dimensions Connector 8 pin LEMO-1 Mounting 5/8" Whitworth Weight 1.1 kg including internal battery GEB211 Type Description Use ATX1230 GG/ [...]

Technical Data RX1200 189 Power Battery internal Electrical data Power consumption: 1.8 W typically, 270 mA External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV197 SmartAntenna to PC for data transfer and to external power supply), voltage range 5-28 V DC Type: Li-Ion Voltage: 7.4 V Capacity: GEB211: 1.9 Ah Typical operating time: 5 h Type ATX1230 GG A[...]

190 RX1200 Technical Data Environmental specifications Temperature Protection against water, dust and sand Gain Typically 27 dBi Typically 27 dBi Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi Typically < 2 dBi BW, -3 d BiW - - BW, -30 dBi - - Type ATX1230 GG ATX1230 Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperatu re [°C] -40 to +65 -40 to +80 Bluetooth: -30 [...]

Technical Data RX1200 191 Humidity Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Protection Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the antenna. Protection[...]

192 RX1200 Technical Data 9.3 GHT56 Technical Data Dimensions Connector • 8 pin LEMO-1 • 7 pin clip-on-contacts Weight 0.460 kg including internal battery GEB211 Power Battery Length: 0.169 m Width: 0.123 m Thickness: 0.130 m Power consumption: Nominal voltage 7.4 V DC ( ) / 2.0 A max Type: Li-Ion Voltage: 7.4 V Capacity: GEB211: 1.9 Ah, GEB221[...]

Technical Data RX1200 193 Environmental specifications Temperature Protection against water, dust and sand GFU14, receive only mode: 14.5 h GFU17, GFU24: 6.1 h Pacific Crest radio, receive only mode: 13.3 h Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperatu re [°C] -20°C to +65 -40 to +80 Protection IP67 (IEC 60529) Dusttight Protected against water j[...]

194 RX1200 Technical Data Humidity Protection Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the antenna.[...]

Technical Data RX1200 195 9.4 Conformity to National Regulations 9.4.1 RX12 20 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Limited to 2409 - 2 435 MHz • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the RX1220 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev ant provisions o f Directive 199[...]

196 RX1200 Technical Data Ouput pow er Antenna Type Output power [mW ] RX1220 < 100 (e. i. r. p.) Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequen cy band [MHz] RX1220 Detachable λ /4 antenna 2 SMA • 2409 - 2435[...]

Technical Data RX1200 197 9.4.2 RX12 50 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Ouput pow er • 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 conformity ma y be consulte[...]

198 RX1200 Technical Data Antenna Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequen cy band [MHz] RX1250, Bluetooth Integrated antenna - - -[...]

Technical Data RX1200 199 9.4.3 GFU16, Bluetooth communication Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band 2402 - 2480 MHz Output powe r • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares t hat the GFU16 is in compliance w ith the essential requirements and other relev ant provisions o f Directive 1999/5/EC. The d[...]

200 RX1200 Technical Data Antenna Type Internal patch antenna Gain 2.7 dBi[...]

Technical Data RX1200 201 9.4.4 GFU17, Siemens MC45 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Tri-Band EGSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900 MHz Output powe r • FCC Part 15 and 24 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares t hat the GFU17 is in compliance w ith the essential requirements and other relev ant provisions of Direct[...]

202 RX1200 Technical Data Antennas Specific Absorp- tion Rate (SAR) The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposu re 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 [...]

Technical Data RX1200 203 9.4.5 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 GFU17 is in compliance w ith the essential requirements and other relev ant provi[...]

204 RX1200 Technical Data Antennas Specific Absorp- tion Rate (SAR) The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposu re 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 [...]

Technical Data RX1200 205 9.4.6 G FU19 (US), GFU2 5 (C AN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-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 band Dual-Band CDM[...]

206 RX1200 Technical Data Specific Absorp- tion Rate (SAR) The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposu re 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 t[...]

Technical Data RX1200 207 9.4.7 SmartAntenna with Bluetooth Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SmartAntenna with Bluetooth is in compliance with the essentia l requirements and other relevant pro visions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of[...]

208 RX1200 Technical Data Output powe r Antenna Type Output power [mW ] GNSS Receive only Bluetooth 5 GNSS Internal GN SS antenna element (receive only) Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna Gain: 1.5 dBi[...]

Technical Data RX1200 209[...]

210 RX1200 Directory Structure of the Memory Device Appendix A Directory Structur e of the Memory Device Description On the memory device , files are stored in certain directories. T he following diagram of the directory structure refers to both CompactFlash card an d internal memory if fitted. Backwards compatible with Leica G PS System 5 00 are g[...]

Directory Structure of the Memory Device RX1200 21 1 | |—— GEOID || || • Geoid field files (*.gem) | |—— RINGBUF || | • Ring buffer files |—— DBX | | | | | | | • Job files, various files • DTM jobs, various files • System 1200 coordinate system file (Trfset.dat) |—— GPS | | | | • Antenna file (List.ant) • GSM/Modem sta[...]

212 RX1200 Cables Appendix B Cables Description Some applications require the connect ion of instruments, devices or accessories to the RX1200. In this chapter, the r equired cables and their use are listed. Cables connecting instruments, devices or acces- sories The table shows in alphabetical or der which instruments, devices or accessories can b[...]

Cables RX1200 213 • GEV188 RX1250 • GEV162 SmartAntenna • GEV197 RX1200 GPS1200 • GEV163 • GEV164 GRX1200 Pro/ GRX1200 GG Pro • GEV163 • GEV164 TPS1200 • GEV185 • GEV186 RX1210/RX1220 TCPS27 • GEV190 RX1250 SmartAntenna • GEV173 TCPS27 RX1210/RX1220 • GEV190 USB on PC RX1250 • GEV161 From To Cables[...]

214 RX1200 Cables Cables and product names The product names of the cables in the above table are explained in detail below in ascending order. Name Description GEV71 Cable 4.0 m, LEMO to 12 V DC power supply It allows a connection to a 12 V DC power supply for examp le a car battery. Cables used to connect to a GEB70 or GEB171 battery can be conne[...]

Cables RX1200 215 GEV188 Y-cable 2.0 m, RX1210/RX1220/TCPS27 to RS232 with power GEV190 Y-cable 1.8 m, RX1210/RX1220 to TCPS27 with power GEV197 Y-cable 2.8 m, SmartAntenna to PC for data transfer and to power supply Name Description[...]

216 RX1200 Index Index A Abbreviations ....................................................... 14 Accuracy ............................................................ 186 ActiveSync ................................................... 24, 108 Adapter cable ........................ ............................ 214 Almanac file, directory ...........[...]

Index RX1200 217 C Cables ............................................................... 212 Capacity, memory ................. ............................ 179 Cleaning and Drying .......................................... 138 Clip-on-housing Attach ............................................................. 83 Detach ..........................[...]

218 RX1200 Index E Electrical data, SmartAntenna ........................... 189 End User Licence Agreement .................... ....... 148 Environmental specifications GHT56 .......................................................... 193 SmartAntenna .............................................. 190 EULA ..........................................[...]

Index RX1200 219 I Icons .................................................................... 45 Indicators, LED Clip-on-housing .............................................. 89 GHT56 ............................................................ 80 SmartAntenna ................................................ 78 Insert CompactFlash card ...........[...]

220 RX1200 Index L Labelling GHT56 .......................................................... 164 RX1210 ........................................................ 161 RX1220 ........................................................ 162 RX1250 ........................................................ 162 USB cable GEV161 ...............................[...]

Index RX1200 221 Mount, SmartAntenna ................................ ....... 188 MultiTech MTMMC-C GFU19, technical data ................................. 205 O OMNI drive ....... ............................................. 24, 26 Operating Temperature For internal battery GEB211 ........................ 181 For RX1200 controller ...............[...]

222 RX1200 Index RCS Accessories .................................................... 18 Container contents part 1 of 2 ........................ 31 Container Contents part 2 of 2 ....................... 32 Description of ................................................. 14 RX1200 controller .......................................... 14 Setup with R[...]

Index RX1200 223 S Screen Describing a working sequence ....................... 8 Description of elements .................................. 42 Fields and options ............................................ 8 Graphical overview ......................................... 42 Icons ............................................................... 45 Nam[...]

224 RX1200 Index Status, device ... ................................................... 89 Status, power on GHT56 ..................................... 80 Status, SmartAntenna ................................ ......... 78 Storage of Equipment ........................................ 137 Storage Temperature For internal battery GEB211 ..............[...]

Index RX1200 225 U Unlock, keyboard ................................................. 97 Upload software .................... .............................. 22 User Interface ... ................................................... 38 User Manual Available formats ............................................ 12 How to use ...........................[...]

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