Leica GS20 manual

Leica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide Version 1.1 English[...]

Leica Geosy stems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 2 Leica Geosy stems GS20 Congratulations on your purc hase of a new Leica Geosystems System GS20. To use the equipment in the permitted manner, please refer to the de tailed safet y instructions in the User Manual. © 2004 Leica Ge osystems AG Heerbrugg, ® All rights reserved. Symbols Used in This Manual [...]

V iew of chapters Leica Geosy stems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 3 View of chapters 1. Basic Operation ........ .................................... ..................... 11 2. Data Collection .......... .................................... ..................... 21 3. Data Management ........... .............................. ..................... 35 4[...]

Introduction Leica Geosy stems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 4 Introduction The Leica Geosy stems GS20 The Leica Geosystems GS20 PD M was conceived to provide the GIS community with a GP S data collection device that combines the simplicity of a recreational GPS handheld with the power and flexibility of a professional grade mapping system. The Leica Ge[...]

Registration Leica Geosy stems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 5 Registration Congratulations on your purchase of the Leic a Geosystems GS20 Professional Data M apper. To ensure premium suppor t and service of your new GS20, pl ease take the time to fill out and mail the attached Registration Card. * Firmware version can be located on the startup scre en,[...]

Registration Leica Geosy stems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 6 Company stamp, addition al notes/information: Leica dealer:[...]

T able of Contents Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 7 Table of Contents 1. Basic Operation ............. ................. .............. 11 1.1 Batteries and Charging ............................... 11 1.1.1 Calibrating the Battery ................... ........... 11 1.2 Powering On the Unit .................................. 12 1.3 Icons ...........[...]

T able of Contents Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 8 2.3.3.4 Step 4: Display Attributes: Attaching Map Symbology .... .............. .............. .............. . 29 2.3.3.5 Step 5: Transf erring Code list to th e Sensor ............. .............. .............. ............. 29 2.4 The Codelist and Occupation ...................... 30 2.4.1 The[...]

T able of Contents Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 9 7. Applications ................. ............ ........... .......... 55 7.1 Cultivated Field Control ............................... 55 7.1.1 Introduction .......... ............. ................ ........ 55 7.1.2 Setup ............. ................ ............. .............. 55 7.1.3 Using t[...]

T able of Contents Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 10 9.8.2.2 Static Phase ........................ .............. ....... 75 9.8.2.3 Kinematic Phase ....................... .............. . 75 9.8.2.4 The Interface ............ .............. ................. . 75 9.8.2.5 Collecting Sta tic points, including kine matic points of initialization ...[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 11 1. Basic Operation 1.1 Batteries and Charging Leica Geosy stems GEB90, 7.2 volt, 2100 mAh L ithium-Ion batteries mu st be used to pow er the Leica GS20 and WoRCS equipment. Charge only with the Leica Geosystems ba ttery charger prov ided in the system .  WARNING: The battery charger s are intende[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 12 1.2 Powering On the Unit Press and release the Power Button located on lower left of the keyboard. The unit will repl y with an audible tone, then proceed to a splash screen and then to the Main Menu. Remember: Although the unit can pow er on without the flash card, most functionality will not be av[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 13 1.3.2 Stop and Go Indicators When a static p osition is located, such as a point or a node (in a line or area), the stop and go indicator is displayed as a tripod. Once the icon return s to the walkingman, the user ca n proceed to the next co llection point. 1.3.3 Satellite Indicator The satellite i[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 14 1.4 Button Functions 1.4.1 Alpha Numeric Keys Keys 1-9 represent the alpha numeric e ntry keys of the GS20. Similar to a cellular phone, buttons 2-9 co ntain alpha characters; by pressing the key continuously, a ll characters on that key will be scrolled. The selection of a character can be made by [...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 15 1.4.3 Enter and Escape Similar to standard Windows’ co ntrols, the Enter ke y is used to either accept a choice or adva nce an action. The Escape key functions both as a back ke y, to escape from a current screen; as well as a backspace in edit fields. 1.4.4 Cursor Keys Cursor keys are fo und on t[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 16 1.4.6 The Main Menu The Main Me nu is the ba se level of t he Leica Ge osystems GS20 user interface. The Main Menu can be quickly accesse d from an application by double clicking the Menu button . By returning to the Main Menu in an open ap plication, it is possible to run several applic ation simul[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 17 1.5 Software User Interface 1.5.1 Map Views The map view is the commo n interface on which all main applications are bu ilt. Data Collection, Data Mana gement and Navigation all contain a map interface that has similar con trols and are continuously u pdated, but have indepen dent settings. Zooms, f[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 18 1.5.2 GPS Symbol and Zoom Controls By default, an open mapping screen zooms to the full extent of data in a job; however if no data exists, the map will be centered on the GPS lo cation (scaled to 1:20m) awaiting collected data. The map submenu contains zoom controls for • Zoom In, Zoom Out, Zoom [...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 19 1.5.4 Tables and Filtering Tables ar e used to display mu ltiple attrib ute data th at canno t be directly edited. The table ca n be navigated by the cursor keys (left and righ t being home and end) as well as the overload keys 3 Page Down and 9 Page Up . Two main types of ta bular data foun d in th[...]

Basic Operation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 20 1.5.5.2 T able Filters Table filters allow the u ser to search for da ta based upon the same criteria as listed above in map filters. Once a table is filtered, the user can select from the f iltered table, or view the selected filters in the map view via the context menu choice Table Fea tures . ) T[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 21 2. Data Collection 2.1 Job Management When Data Collection is ope ned, if no job is currently selected, the user will be prom pted to either “Open” an existing job or create a “New” job to continue. If a new or empty job is selected, the unit w ill prompt the user to attach a codelist; other[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 22 2.2 Background Files in the GS20 Often it is important for a user to see th e location of they’re current posit ion and tho se Features they have co llected withi n a larger cont ext. Howe ver, it is not always necessary or even beneficial to have that data selectable. With the ability to create v[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 23 A status of available memory will be available to provide information on how much informati on can be attached to a job. Memory used in background f iles will affect the amount of map data that can be collected, so be conservative in your estimates. A successful attachment will be shown in the Statu[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 24 2.2.5 Viewing the Map If all has gone according to plan, the graphic file will be attached to the current job, an d will be displayed in Map View applications. Because the mem ory used by the graphic files are not recovered during use, it will be necessary to reboot to reclaim lost space once a back[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 25 2.3 Code Management Because the Leica Geo systems GS20 is designed for GIS data creation and updat e, existing feature layer will be used as a code template for each particular job. Additional codelists can be attached to a job via Codelist Manage r. In order to protect database in tegrity, a consis[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 26 2.3.2 Using the Codelist Manager 1. Select T ools from t he Main Menu. 2. Select Codelist Manager, this is the interface you will see. Listed below are the steps fo r codelist creation. We will list them here, an d then look at each on e in depth. 2.3.3 Steps for codelist creation 1. Create a Codeli[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 27 2.3.3.1 Step 1: Creating a new codelist in GIS Data Pro 1. Click on Codelist and select New Codelist 2. Type in name of the New Codelist. 3. Click OK. Your new co delist is now created, highlighted a nd ready to be populated. 2.3.3.2 Step 2: Creating Codes in GIS DataPRO 1. From the pull down menu c[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 28 2.3.3.3 Step 3: Creating Attributes 1. From the Attribute pull down menu choo se New Attribute 2. Fill in the attribute name and properties. 3. The attribute Type can be Normal, Mandatory or Fixed 4. The attrib ute Value can be Text, Real or Intege r 5. The attribute Value Regio n C an be None, Choi[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 29 Facts About Attributes: 1. The Z attribute is reserved and cannot be changed. 2. The Z attribute contains elevation da ta 3. Maximum 256 characters pe r Choice List 4. Attribute names must begin with a lette r 5. Limit the attribute names to 10 characters 2.3.3.4 Step 4: Displ ay Attributes: Attachi[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 30 2.4 The Codelist and Occupation 2.4.1 The Job Codelist If a job is new (i.e. does not co ntain any data), the user will be taken to the code table; otherwise the user is defaulted into a map view. From the mapview, you can ente r features via the context menu, or by just pressing Enter. From the cod[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 31 2.4.3.1 Point Offsets When a point cannot be collected dir ectly, an offset can be used to collect a point from a more accessible lo cation. Offset information ca n be entered either m anually, or via an externa l rangefinder. The choice of point offsets available ar e listed below. Figure 2-11: Exa[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 32 When collecting a point offset, it is important to input the offset data before occupying the auxiliary point. • Azimuth Distance : Enter Azimuth, Distance and Delta Height before occupying the point. • Azimuth Azimuth : Enter Azimuth and De lta Ht for 1st position from Aux Pt. A; then repeat fo[...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 33 2.4.5 Modes of Collection When a line or area fe ature is selected, the attribution scr een will display the current mode of collection (i.e. stream or node.) The last sele cted mode becomes the de fault by being stored in the user’s recent value file. Figure 2-14 : Attribution screen 2 Node Mode [...]

Data Collection Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 34 Tip: Anothe r way to share a com mon node is by loca ting a new position with the Backward Azimu th and Distance. The trick is to leave all fields to zero and Paste Node for location.[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 35 3. Data Management 3.1 Philosophy of Feature Selection Data Management selection optio ns and context menus behave differently depe nding on what data has been selected. Once a feature is selected, the user must 5 Deselect via the context menu in order to select another feature. T hree differen t le[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 36 3.1.3 Options with a Node Selected When a node is selected o n a featur e, the us er can selec t another node common to the feature graphica lly in the map, view the coordinates or r e-occupy the node via 1 Geography , or use the 2 Node submenu to: 1. Progress to the First, Last, Previous or Next no[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 37 3.2.1.1 T able Filtering As previously discussed in chapter 1.5.4 "Tables and Filtering", Table Filtering pro vides a way to search based on: • Code (Feature Name) • Feature Type (i.e. Point, Lin e or Area) • Code/Feat ure Name (using w ildcards) • Range of Time • Waypoint Status[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 38 3.2.4 Node Submenu When a node or “vertex” has be en selected on a feature, a node submenu pr ovides additional node selection ability as well as the ability to modify the feature on a node level. 1. Choose th e 1 Firs t , 2 Previous , 3 Next , or 4 Last node on a feature. Remember: Very handy f[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 39 3.2.4.2 Copying and Past ing Nodes In order to copy a node, a node must fir st be selected. This can be done directly fr om a node table, or most comm only on a feature level. Copying 1. Select the desired feature either graphically or from Feature Management . 2. Select a node either graphically or[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 40 Appending a Line or Area by Streaming 1. To append a line or area by streaming select th e last node of the line and insert 2 A fter . 2. In the attribution/collection screen, change the collection mode to stream and occupy as you would with a norma l collection. Prepending a Line or Area by Streami[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 41 3.3.2 Flow of use (Shar ing a common node between blocks) Select a Feature, and then select a node . If the feature is a point object, you can copy the fe ature or the node. 1. Open Data Collection 2. Open Data Management, select a fe ature, and then select a node. 3. Copy the node to the clipbo ard[...]

Data Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 42 6. Select More from the menu choices, and Paste the n ode from the clipboard. 7. Repeat as necessary. 3.3.3 Creating Point Topology Points features can be linked to other points o r nodes by taking advantage of the paste f unctionality in the Point offset menu. Because the pa sted point is the base [...]

Navigation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 43 4. Navigation The navigation appl ication is purely a means to guide the user to a point with known coordinate values. The points to be navigated are known in the GPS wor ld as “Waypoints,” from their origin as destinatio ns along th e way. The user also has the option to navigate to points that have[...]

Navigation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 44 4.1 The Navigation Screen The navigation screen is framed to pr ovide the map display along with active navigational controls an d text. The framed control panel contains a directio nal guidance arrow, and text fields pr oviding: 1. Azimuth to the Waypoint. 2. Distance to the Wayp oint. 3. The user’s c[...]

Navigation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 45 4.2 W aypoint Selection and Management Similar to Data Management, the Naviga tion context menu changes depending on whether data is se lected. When features or nodes ha ve not been se lected, the context menu provides the user with access to: 1. Waypoint Management which pr ovides a list of features or [...]

Navigation Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 46 4.4 Updating a Navigated Feature Once a Waypoint has successful ly been reached, a fea ture or node can be update d by: 1. Select Menu and choo se 2 Copy t o Clipboa rd. 2. If Data Management is currently open, Page to the Data Management application. Othe rwise, press the Menu key twice to return to the[...]

Job Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 47 5. Job Management The Job Management application is where jobs are created, selected, deselected, deleted, and mo dified. 1. Creation of a job is performed by selecting Men u and 1 New . 2. Selection and desele ction of exist ing jobs is toggled usin g the Enter key or choosing 2 Open or 3 Close in t[...]

Job Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 48 5.1 Coordinate Sy stems 5.1.1 Introduction Although the GS20 stores all GPS data in a WGS84 geographic coordinate format, it i s possible to translate your data into a local datum, proj ection, or coordinate syst em. A pre-defined coordi nate system is usually made up of 1. An ellipsoid: or a spheroi[...]

Job Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 49 5.1.2 Overview When creating a job, it is p ossible to att ach a pre- defined coordinate system, as well as interpolatio n files for non-linear transformations, and calculation s of elevation above mean sea level. It is also possible to re-pro ject a job int o a coordinate system of datum at any time[...]

Job Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 50 5.1.4 Field File Geoid Field File The field file is a subset of the global interpola tion file in order to reduce the overall memor y taken on the hardware. In this example, the GEOID99 was reduced to a field file called LA to serve the Los Angeles Area. The CSCS was named after the global Fi eld Fil[...]

Job Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 51 1. To Create a Geoid Field file, choose the Global Geoid file, and then select a center and radius, or South -West and North-East limits can be selecte d. • Geographic or Grid coordinate entry will be determined based on the coordinate type defined in your globa l geoid file. • Pay special attent[...]

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Codelist Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 53 6. Codelist Management The Codelist Ma nagement application is also used to create, select, deselect, delete, and mo dify codelists. New Codelists, Codes, and Attributes ca n only be cr eated in th e Codelist Manger (i.e. n ot in the Data Co llection codelist). 6.1 Creating a New Codelist 1. Sel[...]

Codelist Management Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 54 6.2 Creating a New Code 1. Highlight an existing Codelist, select Menu, and choose 6 Code Management . 2. Select M enu and 1 New Code . 3. Edit the Code Name, ot herwise a default name will be provided. 4. Select the Code Type (i.e. Point, Line, o r Area). 5. A Code Description can also be enter[...]

Applications Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 55 7. Applications 7.1 Cultivated Field Control 7.1.1 Introduction CFC or Cultivated Field Contro l is a GS20 application aimed at providing an accurate record of crop quantities and tolerance in accordance with Euro pean Union CAP subsidies. A user can collect and select a polyg on, and calculate the are[...]

Applications Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 56 All identifiers are listed below: Case 00: // new line Case 01: // @ Case 05: // Active Job-name Case 06: // Current Date Case 07: // Current Time Case 09: // Number of exc luded areas Case 10: // Area Size [m²] Case 11: // Area Accuracy [m²] Case 12: // Perimeter [m] Case 13: // EC Tolerance [m²] C[...]

Applications Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 57 7.1.3 Using the Program Cultivated Field Control can be found under the Application selection in the main menu. If a job is not yet opened, th e workflow will request that you open or create a job. Once in the CFC main screen, the user will be required to: • Select the Area for calculation (Mandator [...]

Applications Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 58 An area can be selected from the table by highlighting the area and pressing e nter. An area ma y also be se lected by co pying it to th e clipboard from a map or table display in Data Manag ement or Navigation. Areas internal to the main feat ure, or parent area, can be excluded from the calculation. [...]

Applications Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 59 To save your data, and/or get a view of the gener ated log file, press enter and select one of two choices. The log file will now be available from the flash card, either directly, or by using the Data Exchange.[...]

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Utilities Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 61 8. Utilities 8.1 File Browser The File Browser is the Leica Geosystems GS20 equivalent of Windows’ File Explorer. The file browser provides the ability to view the directory and file structure of the compact flash and system memory. Other functions of the file browser include the ability to: 1. Copy, Pa[...]

Utilities Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 62 8.1.3 Firmware Update When new firmw are (or so ftware) is ava ilable for th e Leica Geosystems GS20, the update will normally be provided on compact flash media. If however t he file is delivered in anoth er format, (e.g. E-mail or ftp) it will need to be copied to compact flash in order to perform the u[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 63 9. Setup The Setup application con tains both defa ult and user defined configurations that determine how a u nit operates. Three default configurations ar e preloaded on the Leica Geosystems GS20 to allow the us er to begin dat a collection immediately. New configurations can be cre ated and default configur[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 64 9.2 T ree Directory Navigation The tree style directory menu of Setup groups similar screens into expandable br anches. Each branch of the tree can be navigated using the u p and down arrows. Sub- branches of a tree are depicted by a “+” to the left of the branch; this can be expanded by pressing Enter. S[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 65 4. Character edit time-out changes the amo unt of time a character is in edit mode. After the time-out the selected becomes an en tered value, and the cursor moves r ight to the next edit field. 9.3.2 Contrast Provides contrast controls using the left and right arrow. Tip: Blind ac cess to the contra st contr[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 66 9.3.4 Clearing a Selected Device 1. Expand the “Wireless” and “Bluetoo th: Leica” tree branches. 2. Highlight the wireless port to be cleared and select Menu and choose Cl ear . 9.3.5 Real-Time Corrections with a Mobile Phone Just as real-time corr ections can be broad cast over UHF/VHF radio and sate[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 67 9.3.6 Linking with the Bluetooth The cleanest way to link to a mobile phone is using a Bluetooth Virtual Serial port. Both the Sony Ericson and Siemens S56 have proven to work well with the GS20. Although Bluetooth is a cons ortium standard , Bluetooth devices don’t always work togeth er. By all means, try [...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 68 4. One AT String you may wish to change is dial. By default it is set to pulse dialing, but it can be set to tone with an additional T. Dial ATDT^#^M 5. The Device Also Requires that a station be selecte d. However, it is necessary to cr eate a station list or transfer from an external source. To cr eate a st[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 69 More Status If your station connects, yo u will receive a link under the Arrow: Still Hollow. If your corrections are good you should receive a solid arrow, and an indication in the status bar. If your corrections are processed with the GPS, your positional Icon should be bu llseye, and your qualities will re[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 70 9.5 Device Manager The Device M anager prov ides a libra ry of all devices availa ble for Real-Time, Offset, and AS CII Input. The Device Manager allows for existing devices to be modif ied as well as New Devices to be created. 9.5.1 Creating a New Device 1. From the Device List, select Menu and choose 1 New [...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 71 •T h e DOP , or Dilution of Precision Filter is user definable mask based on satellite geom etry. This is a setting normally used for au tonomous (i. e. correctionle ss) collection. 9.6.2 Minimum Satellites The Minimum Satellite control all ows the user to define how many satellites must be tracked to calcu[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 72 9.6.5 Initialization The time and initial positio n controls help the unit to obtain satellites faster in a new geograph ic location or when there is no almanac data pre sent on the unit. Time/Date and position controls can be edited by selecting 8. Setup, 2. Hardware M anage ment, GPS, Initializ ation. ) New[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 73 3. CQ Warnin g (Coordina te Qua lity): Even if Point Autostop is set to none, a notification alarm can be set to alert the user that the defined quality has been exceed ed. Line Quality 1. Defines the horizontal quality tolerance fo r linear streaming. Tip: The Line Quality can be used to filter or just notif[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 74 Port : Three ports a re currently available for connection to a Real-Time device. • Port 1: Serial Lemo con nection on the bottom of the GS20 • WoRCS 1: The 5 pin Lemo Port located on the bottom of the WoRCS Bluetooth Hu b. • WoRCS 2: The 8 pin Lemo Port loca ted on the switch side of the WoRCS Bluetoot[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 75 9 . 8 . 2 . 2 S t a t i c P h a s e Static Phase collection is optim ized for high accuracy single point occupation s, which require that ea ch ambiguity resolution be a separate calculation. In order to optimize this collect ion, movi ng or kinema tic chain data is not logged and streaming occupation is unav[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 76 When a phase mode has been s witched, a message will pop up to indicate that settings may have been changed to the configuratio n. If you are curren tly in a default configu ration, the system will indicate that th e changes must be saved into a new configuration, and a pr ompt will appear to name that config[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 77 9.8.3 WAAS and EGNOS The Wide Area Augmentation Sy stem, or WAAS is a free real- time correction for GPS available in North America, and is comparable to the Euro pean EGNOS correction, curre ntly in a testing phase. These correctio n s are broadcast on the same frequency as GPS, it can be received without th[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 78 3. Most likely, you will want to selec t a User Defined configuration or press Me nu and create a New configuration based on your highlig hted default. 4. Enter the configuration, and exp and the Interface bran ch. Focus on the Tra cking branch and press enter. 5. Set the source to WAAS. That’s it. 9.8.3.1 [...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 79 9.8.3.2 Changes to th e Real-T ime Screen A new Source se lection allows the user to select none ( no correction), WAAS, RTCM (Inc luding Real-tim e Beacon, and Real-time Satellite), Lei ca and Trimble CMR. If the RTCM, Leica or Trimble CMR source is selected, you must then specify a device. ) New devices can[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 80 9.8.4.1 Powering on the WoRCS 1. The Bluetooth Module is the only belt item with configurable controls. By Default, Power should be set to On, and Line should be set to Bluetooth. 2. Follow the procedure listed previously for charg ing the batteries. O nce the ba tteries ar e fully charg ed, you ca n place th[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 81 8. Finally, press the Menu key and Save, then Escape back to the main menu. Tip: Ensure batteries are charged and correctly inser ted. Ensure bluetooth module is set to line and on. The single flashing red light indicates that p ower is available. When the light changes to gre en a BLUETOOTH connection is est[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 82 2. If the Real-time va lues are all z ero, there is no communication to the re al-time beac on modu le. So you will need to verify the configuration. 3. Escape to the Main Menu and select 8 Setup . ) Verify the user-define d configuration named “WRCSBEACON” is selected; if WRCSBEACON exists and is not sel[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 83 WoRCS Belt 1. WoRCS Power Supply Module 2. WoRCS RTB Module 3. WoRCS BLUETOOTH Module 4. WoRCS Belt with Belt keepers 5. WoRCS Power Supply Jacked 6. WoRCS RTB Module Jacked 7. WoRCS BLUETOOTH Module Jacked 8. Power Supply to BL UETOOTH Module Cable 9.8.5.1 Powering on the WoRCS 1. The Bluetooth Module is the[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 84 1. Power on the GS20 and select 8 Setup , 2 Hardware Management and the Blue tooth_Wireless Sele ction . 2. Expand the Wireless tree, ex pand the Blue tooth, and view WoRCS. 3. If the GS20 has been linked to the WoRCS Blueto oth Module, an address that co rr esponds to the addre ss on the top of the Bluetooth[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 85 9.8.5.3 Checking the WoRCS Real-T ime Link Once the Bluetooth Link is es tablished, you will need to make sure that your real-time device is linked and active. If the status message “Reference Data is Available” ap pears, setup is complete, and there is no need to proceed any further. Otherwise, follow th[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 86 7. Escape and save the values, then escape an d save the configuration. ) If you are editing a default configuration, you will be prompted to provide a configur ation name. 8. Escape to the main menu, and return to the status/ Interface/R eal-time br anch to check the status of the rea l- time device. You sho[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 87 ) Not all Lemo connections a re wired the same! Consult your vendor and rangefinder manual to ensure your cable is correct! ) If using a D B9 cable in terface, it m ay be nece ssary to use a null modem. A null modem switches th e 2 and 3 pin of a serial interface. Once the Rangefinder is connec ted to the sys[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 88 4. Escape and save changes. On ce you have the device an d port settings set to match the offset devic e and port connection you are us ing, you will be ready to collect data. 9.8.6.2 Overview of the basic methodol ogies of point offset data collection. When collecting a point offset, it is important to input[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 89 Distance Distance: En ter Distance and Delta Ht fo r 1st position from Aux Pt A; repeat for position B and choose the solution meth od (i.e. Left or Right) ) Because two solutions ex ist for a dou ble distance intersection s, the us er must tell t he software on what side of point A-B the o ffset point lies. [...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 90 3. If your rangefinder only calculat es a dista nce, you mu st manually ente r the other para meters. 4. Select Occupy, similar to normal point collection. Both manual and auto-stop work in offse t occupation. ) Although a default Auxiliary or base point is created for the offset, you can use the geo-clipboar[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 91 The known feat ure is automatically sele cted from the Ge o- Clipboard in the offset screen . No Occupation is necessary. ) By Calculating the Back. Az imuth Dist. Offset without populating the fields (i.e. zero), it is possible to create new features with a shared topology to the paren t “pasted” node. T[...]

Setup Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 92 9.9 Units and Formats Units and Formats allow the Lei ca Geosystems GS20 to be entered and display according to th e users specifications. 9.9.1 Units of Measure A list of choice controls defining • Length •A r e a •V e l o c i t y • Angle Units • Angle Formats (And Point of Reference) Tip: Magnetic[...]

Status Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 93 10. Status The Status application of the Leica Geosystems GS20 provides feedback concerning current position, satellite location, signal strength, real -tim e differential corrections, and system information. Similar to Setup, the Status app lication is displayed in a tree view, with like items grouped into [...]

Status Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 94 10.1.3 Satellite View The satellite view provides a user friendly interface for viewing visible vs. tracked satellites. Sa tellites are displayed by their corresponding number . Tracked satellites appear highlighted with the satellite number inverted. Figure 10-1: Stat us/Satellite View ) The exter ior ring [...]

Glossary Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 95 11. Glossary Almanac Library of coarse satellite orbi tal data used to calculate satellite position, rise time , elevation, and az imuth. ASCII American S tandard Code for Info rmation Interchange, developed th rough the Amer ican Nationa l S t andard s Institute. ASCII is a sche me of binary notation for [...]

Glossary Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 96 Dilution of precisio n (DOP ) A description of the purely g eometrical con tribution of the uncertainty in a po sition fix. Ellipsoid A mathematical figure form ed by revolving an ellipse about its minor axis, used in geodesy to b est fit the shape of the earth. Ellipsoidal elevation The vertical distance [...]

Glossary Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 97 Longitude Longitude is the angle betwee n the meridian ellipse whi ch passes through Greenwich and the meridian ellipse containi ng the point in question. Mask Angle The minimum elevation angle belo w which no more GPS satellites are tracke d by the receiver . Max Accuracy (ClearTrac k) The tracking mode i[...]

Glossary Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 98 RTCM Radio T echnicial Comission fo r Maritime services. Commission set up to define dif f erential data link to relay GPS messages from a monitor st ation to a field user . Selective Availability Degradation of GPS point posi tioning accuracy for civilian users by the U.S. Depa rtment of Defense. SA is pr[...]

Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en 99 12. Index A Almanac ................................................... 13 , 72 ASCII ............................................................... 70 Attribute ........................................................... 54 Auxiliary points ............................................... 69 Azimuth ..............[...]

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