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2 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en The instrument model and the serial number of your product are indicated on the typeplate. Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or authorized service workshop. GPS Receiver (SR) T ype: Serial No.: T erminal (TR) T ype: Serial N[...]

3 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Introduction System description Getting started with new equipment Care and T ransport Safety Instructions T echnical Specifications V iew of chapters View of chapters 5 6 7 23 24 35[...]

4 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Contents Contents Introduction ................................................... 5 System description ....................................... 6 GPS Receiver ............................................................. 6 Post-processing software ............................................ 6 Getting started wi[...]

5 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Introduction Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 comprises of GPS receiver hardware and PC based software for GPS Surveying and related applications. The Main components are: • GPS Receiver: Receive the satellite signals. • GPS T erminal: Keyboard and Display device to steer the Receiver • Post-processing soft[...]

6 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en System description GPS Receiver The GPS Receiver receives the GPS signal from the NA VST AR satellites and calculates a range to all visible satellites. There are various types of Receivers available: SR510 - 12 L1 channels, code and phase SR520 - 12 L1, 12 L2 channels, code and phase SR530 - 12 L1, 12 L2 channe[...]

7 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Getting started with new equipment Receiver Hardware The software contains a comprehen- sive Online Help System. This Help System is intended to replace the function of a printed manual. If required you may print out the entire help for use as a hard copy reference manual. As a[...]

8 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Charge the batteries Charge the batteries with the Leica Geosystems battery charger pro- vided. GEB121, GEB70 or GEB71 batteries may be used to power the GPS equipment. The GEB121 batteries may be charged using GKL1 1 1 or GKL122 chargers. The battery chargers are intended for [...]

9 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Set Up the Equipment Successful GPS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception. This means that GPS Receivers should be set up in locations which are free of obstructions. No obstacles like trees, buildings, mountains, etc. should block the line between the GPS ante[...]

10 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters Step 2: Study the Icons Most important at this stage is the top part of the screen which contains several symbols (icons) which indicate the current system status. Step 1: Power on T urn on the sensor by pressing the ON-butto[...]

11 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued Both Number of visible satellites and Number of satellites used icons will change from time to time, reflecting changes in the satellite geometry due to either the rise of new satellites or the setting of descendin[...]

12 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Y ou cannot proceed from here if no memory device is available. Insert a PC-card otherwise no GPS survey can be carried out. Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued Step 3 (optional): Format your memory card Before you start logging data you may want to [...]

13 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Use the cursor key to highlight Internal , then press ENTER . Then press F1 CONT in order to start the formatting process of the internal memory . By activating the format command all data will be lost! Make sure that all important data which resides on the PC-card is properly[...]

14 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued Some basic decisions have to be made in this panel: Which configuration set should be activated, which job the raw data should be stored and which antenna set-up should be used. A Configuration Set (Config Set) is [...]

15 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued Use the cursor up or cursor down key to highlight the input field for jobs. Then press ENTER . The following listbox will appear: Now press F2 NEW . The following panel appears: Now use the cursor up or cursor down[...]

16 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued By default the new job will be as- signed to the PC-card . If needed this can be changed to Internal by toggling the Device input field to Internal . Pressing F1 CONT which confirms the creation of a new job name a[...]

17 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued Now all required settings for a static survey are made. The Survey Begin panel looks as follows: Press F1 CONT to finishe this start- up sequence. Step 5: Logging raw data We are now within the main Survey panel.[...]

18 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued As soon as you are tracking a mini- mum of 4 satellites, the position icon is visible and the antenna is placed correctly above the survey marker , you should press F1 OCUPY . This activates logging of raw data and[...]

19 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en The PC-card must not be removed while in the Survey panel. If the card is taken out of the receiver all stored data might get corrupted, preventing SKI- Pro from successfully reading the data on the card. The TR500 terminal may now be disconnected. This will have no effect on [...]

20 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Measuring with the default configuration parameters, continued The screen is altered as follows: The ST ORE key has become active, and you still have the chance to check and correct the entered point id and the antenna height. Conclude the survey sequence by again pressing F1 [...]

21 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Y ou can now switch of f the receiver . Once power is off disconnect all cables and put all equipment back into the shipping case. Y ou might now move to another site and repeat the procedure outlined in this chapter . Once your fieldwork is finished you can proceed by process[...]

22 Getting started with new equipment GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Processing the data in the SKI-Pro software, continued When the computation is finished activate the "Results" view of your project and examine the information which is made available, including the logfile. • Process the data Select the Data-Processing view of the[...]

23 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Care and T ransport T ransport When dispatching the instrument, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging (case and cardboard box). Never carry the instrument loose in a road vehicle . It can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry it in its case and secure it. Whe[...]

24 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Safety Instructions The following directions should enable the person responsible for the Leica Geosystems GPS equipment, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the equipment must ensure that all users understan[...]

25 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Limits to use Refer to Section "T echnical specifications" Environment: Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments. GPS Receiver (SR) and T erminal (TR): Use in rain is permissible for l[...]

26 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Responsibilities, continued Hazards in use Main hazards in use W ARNING The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and environmental consequences. Pr[...]

27 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Main hazards in use, continued CAUTION: W atch out for erroneous measurements if the product is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified. Precautions: Periodically carry out test measurements indicated in the user manual, particularly after the instrument has been [...]

28 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Main hazards in use, continued Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions. CAUTION During the transport or [...]

29 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Precautions: - Do not use a GPS receiver in a thunderstorm as you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. - Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not use the GPS Antenna directly under or in close proximity to power lines. If it is essential to wo[...]

30 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Main hazards in use, continued Suggestion for design of a Lightning Conductor for a GPS Antenna 1. On non-metallic structures Protection by Air T erminals is recommended. An Air T erminal is a pointed solid or tubular rod of conducting material with proper mounting and connection to a conduc[...]

31 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Air T erminal arrangement (plan view) 1 GPS Antenna 2 Support-Structure 3 Air T erminal Grounding the Receiver/Antenna 1 Lightning Conductor Array 2 GPS Antenna 3 Antenna/Receiver Connection 4 Metallic Mast 5 Connection to Earth Main hazards in use, continued 3 1 2 3 4 5 Electromagnetic acce[...]

32 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Electromagnetic acceptability , continued CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in the tolerance limits for measurements being exceeded. Although the Leica Geosystems GPS equipment meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this connection,[...]

33 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Electromagnetic acceptability , continued Only for Leica Geosystems GPS equipment with integrated radio modem: W ARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations (e.g. medical ones such as pacemakers or hearing aids) and in aircraft. It can also af[...]

34 Safety Instructions GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) 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 un[...]

T echnical Specifications 35 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en T echnical Specifications SR520, SR530 T racking Characteristics Satellite Reception: Dual frequency Receiver channels: 12 L1 continuous tracking 12 L2 continuous tracking L1 channels: Carrier phase, P1 code, C/A code L2 channels: Carrier phase, P2 code Carrier T racking L1, AS on or o[...]

T echnical Specifications 36 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 and L2 are fully independent with AS on or off. Satellites T racked: Up to 12 simultaneously on L1 and L2 T ime to first phase measurement typically 30 seconds. SR510 T racking Characteristics GPS Antennas Satellite Reception: Single frequency [...]

T echnical Specifications 37 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Equipment weights Power Environmental Specifications Receivers SR530: 1.25 kg SR520: 1.15 kg SR510: 1.15 kg Antennas A T502: 0.4 kg A T501: 0.4 kg Power consumption SR530: maximum 7 W atts (excluding radio) SR520: maximum 5.5 W atts SR510: maximum 5.5 W atts Supply V oltage All equipme[...]

T echnical Specifications 38 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Separation distances Baseline precision SR510/SR520/SR530 to A T502 or A T501 Antenna Supplied cables: 1.2m or 2.8m Optional Cable: 30m Longer cables available on request. The following specifications are based on measurements processed using SKI-Pro software and are given as baseline [...]

T echnical Specifications 39 GPS Equipment User Manual -2.0.0en Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Envi- ronmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001). T otal Quality Mana[...]

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