Leica TPS1200 manual

Leica TPS1200 User Manual Version 4.0 English[...]

2 TPS1200 Introduc tion Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a TPS1200 se ries instrument. 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 inform ation. Read carefully through the User Manual before you sw[...]

Introduc tion TPS1200 3 Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Micr osoft Corporation • CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corpo ration • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc All other trademarks are the property of [...]

4 TPS1200 Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 How to Use this Manual 8 2 Description of the Syste m 12 2.1 System Components 12 2.2 System Concept 19 2.2.1 Software Concept 19 2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 21 2.2.3 Power Concept 23 2.3 Container Contents 24 2.4 Instrument Components 28 3 User Interface[...]

Table of Contents TPS1200 5 4.2 Autodetect Behaviour 53 4.3 Instrument Setup as SmartStation 55 4.3.1 SmartStation Setup 55 4.3.2 LED Indicators on SmartAntenna 59 4.3.3 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices 61 4.3.4 LED Indicators on Clip-On-Housings 65 4.4 Instrument Setup for Remote Control 70 4.4.1 Remote Control Setup 70 4.4.2 LED Indi[...]

6 TPS1200 Table of Contents 5.7 Adjustment of the Laser Plummet 114 5.8 Service of the Tripod 118 6 Care and Transport 120 6.1 Transport 120 6.2 Storage 122 6.3 Cleaning and Drying 123 6.4 Maintenance 124 7 Safety Directions 126 7.1 General Introduction 126 7.2 Intended Use 127 7.3 Limits of Use 129 7.4 Responsibilities 130 7.5 International Warran[...]

Table of Contents TPS1200 7 8 Technical Data 168 8.1 Angle Measurement 168 8.2 Distance Measurement - Infrared IR 169 8.3 Distance Measurement - Reflectorless RL 172 8.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range LO 175 8.5 Automatic Target Recognition ATR 177 8.6 PowerSearch PS 179 8.7 SmartStation 180 8.7.1 SmartStation Accuracy 180 8.7.2 SmartStation Dim[...]

8 TPS1200 How to Use this Manual 1 How to Use this Manual ) It is recommended to set-up the instr u ment while 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 hav[...]

How to Use this Manual TPS1200 9 Available documentation General description Name of documenta tion Description User Manual All instructions re quired in order to operate the instru- ment to a basic level are contained in this User Manual. Provides an overview of the instrument together with technical data and safety directions. Name of documenta t[...]

10 TPS1200 How to Use this Manual Available documentatio n depending on use case Applications Field Manual D escribes specific onboard application programs in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. The RoadRunner application progr am is described in a separate manual. Technical Reference Manual Overall comprehensive guide to the i[...]

How to Use this Manual TPS1200 11 Format of the documentation The TPS1200 CD contains the entire TPS1 200 documentation in electronic format. All manuals are also available in printed form except for the Technica l Reference Manuals. GPS GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS SmartRover RX1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 Use case User Manual System Field [...]

12 TPS1200 Description of the System 2 Description of the System 2.1 System Components Main components Component Description TPS1200 • an instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing data. • comprised of various models with a range of accuracy classes. • integrated with an add-on GNSS system to form SmartStation. • combined with RX12[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 13 Terminology The following terms and abbrevia tions may be found in this manual: RX1200 A multi-purpose controller enablin g the remote control of TPS1200. LGO An office software consisting of a suite of standard and extended programs for the viewing, exchange and management of data. Component Description Term De[...]

14 TPS1200 Description of the System Three measuring modes are available: • infrared laser measurement mode IR . • visible red laser measurement mode RL . • long range visible red laser measurement mode LO . EDM Infrared IR This EDM refers to the infrared laser and the a bility to measure distances to prism s. EDM Reflectorless RL This EDM re[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 15 Motorised Instruments fitted with in ternal motors, enabling automatic hor i- zontal and vertical turning are referred to as M otorised. ATR A utomatic T arget R ecognition ATR refers to the instrument senso r which enables the aut omatic fine pointing to a prism. Automated Instruments fitted with ATR are referr[...]

16 TPS1200 Description of the System Components of SmartStation include SmartAntenna, SmartAntenna Adapter with attached clip-on-housing and antenna for a communication device and Communication side cover. SmartStation provides an additi onal instrument se t-up method for determining instrument station coor dinates. The GNSS principle s and functio[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 17 Instrument models LEICA Geo Office • LGO supports GPS1200 and TPS1200 inst ruments. It also supports all o ther Leica TPS instruments. • LGO is based on a graphical user inte rface with standard Window s® operating procedures. • LGO provides the following functionality: Model Description TC1200 Basis elec[...]

18 TPS1200 Description of the System • Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME. • Refer to the online help of LGO for additional information. Functionality Description Standard Functionality Includes data exchange between computer and instrument, data management including viewing and editing, r eporting, creation[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 19 2.2 System Concept 2.2.1 Software Co ncept Description TPS1200 instruments use the same software concept. Software type Software t ype Description System software This software comprises the central functions of the instrument. It is also referred to as firmware. The programs Survey and Setup are integrated into[...]

20 TPS1200 Description of the System Software upload All instrument software is stored in the System RAM of the instrument. The software can be uploaded onto the instrument using the follow ing methods: • Using LGO the software is transferred via the ser ial interface to the Compact- Flash card in the instrument, which is then stored to the Syste[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 21 2.2.2 D ata Storage an d Data Conversi on Concept Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory d evice. This is either a CompactFlash card or an internal memory if fitted. Memory device ) Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the meas- urement may cause loss o[...]

22 TPS1200 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 TPS1200 23 2.2.3 Power Concep t 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 Instrument Power for the instrument can b e supplied eit her internally or externa lly. An external ba[...]

24 TPS1200 Description of the System 2.3 Container Contents Container f or instrument and delivered accessories part 1 of 2 a) Tribrach bracket for height meter b) Data transfer cable GEV102 c) Diagonal eyepiece GFZ3 or zenith eyepiece GOK6 (eyepiece for steep sighting) - optional d) Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece or zenith eyepiece - optional[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 25 Container f or instrument and delivered accessories part 2 of 2 a) Pocket knife - optional b) Spare stylus c) User manual d) 2 x CompactFlash cards and covers e) Tool set for circular level and EDM adjustments - comprising two adjusting pins, one allen key and one screwdriver f) Battery charger g) Car adapter po[...]

26 TPS1200 Description of the System Container f or SmartStation/RCS components part 1 of 2 a) 360° mini prism with adapter GRZ101 b) RadioHandle c) Radio modem 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 [...]

Description of the System TPS1200 27 Container f or SmartStation/RCS components part 2 of 2 a) 360° prism GRZ4 b) User manual c) Tripod adapter for radio modem GHT43 d) Spare stylus e) External battery - GEB70 or GEB171 f) 2 x internal batteries GEB211 g) RX1220 controller with stylus and antenna h) Pole holder GHT39 (with clamp) (stored under RX1[...]

28 TPS1200 Description of the System 2.4 Instrument Components Instrument components part 1 of 2 a) Carry handle b) Optical sight c) Telescope, integrating EDM, ATR, EGL, PS d) EGL flashing diode - yellow e) EGL flashing diode - red f) Coaxial optics for angle and distance meas- urement, and exit port of visible laser beam for reflectorless instrum[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 29 Instrument components part 2 of 2 k) Vertical drive l) Focusing ring m) Battery compartment n) Stylus for touch screen o) Screen p) Ci rcular l evel q) Tribrach footscrew r) Interchangeable eyepiece s) Keyboard TPS12_001b kl m r np q o s[...]

30 TPS1200 Description of the System Instrument components for SmartStation a) SmartAntenna b) Antenna for communication device c) Clip-on-housing for communication device d) SmartAntenna Adapter e) Communication side cover TPS12_197 c a d e b[...]

Description of the System TPS1200 31 Instrument components for RCS a) RadioHandle b) Communication side cover TPS12_199 a b[...]

32 TPS1200 User Interface 3 User Interface 3.1 Keyboard Keyboard TPS12_070 a b c d e f g F2 F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 SHIFT PgDn PgUp F7 F8 CE ESC USER PROG F9 F10 F11 F12 789 456 123 0. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX YZ / $% _ @& * ?! ON OFF[...]

User Interface TPS1200 33 Keys a) Hot keys F7 - F12 b) Alphanumeric keys c) CE , ESC , USER , PROG d) ENTER e) Arrow keys f) SHIFT g) Function keys F1 - F6 Key Description Hot keys F7 - F12 • User definable keys to ex ecute commands or acce ss chosen screens. Alphanumeric keys • To type letters and numbers. CE • Clears all entry at the beginn[...]

34 TPS1200 User Interface Key combinations ENTER • Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical dialog/menu. • Starts the edit mode for edit fields. • Opens a list box. SHIFT • Changes between the first and the second level of fu nc- tion keys. Arrow keys • Move the focus on the screen. Function keys F1-F6 • Correspond to [...]

User Interface TPS1200 35 SHIFT Pages up. SHIFT Pages down. Keys Description[...]

36 TPS1200 User Interface 3.2 Screen Screen Elements of the screen 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 j i h b c d e k f TPS12_081 Elemen t Description Time The current local time is shown. Caption Shows location either in Main Menu , under PROG key or[...]

User Interface TPS1200 37 Message line Messages are shown for 10 s. Icons Shows current status information of the instrument. Refer to "3.4 Icons". Can be used with touch screen. ESC Can be used with touch screen. Same functionality as the fixed key ESC . The last operation will be undo ne. CAPS The caps mode for upper case le tters is ac[...]

38 TPS1200 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. Turn instrument on Press and hold PR[...]

User Interface TPS1200 39 Selecting from a menu Selecting a page Appearance Description To select an item from a menu, do one of the following: Move the focus to the item. ENTER or CONT (F1) . OR Type the complete selection number in front of the item. ENTER or CONT (F1) are not required. OR Tap on the item with the stylus. Appearance Description T[...]

40 TPS1200 User Interface Edit an entire value in input fields Edit an individual character in input fields Appearance Description 1. Highlight the field. 2. Type numeric and/or alphanum eric characters to overwrite. 3. ENTER or tap outside of the field. Appearance Description A character can be inserted or overwritten. The proce- dure is the same [...]

User Interface TPS1200 41 Access special alphanumeric characters for input Appearance and selection from a choicelist Choicelists have various appearances. Closed choicelist Step Description 1. Highlight the input field. 2. For the keyboard: ENTER . 3. Toggle to the desired special charac ter set by using the up/down arrow keys. 4. Press the functi[...]

42 TPS1200 User Interface ENTER or tap on the field to access the c hoicelist. Opening a choicelist reveals either a simple listbox or a comprehensive listbox dialog. Simple listbox . Appearance Description Selection • Choicelist shows items to select. • A search field is shown if necessary. • A scroll bar is shown if necessary. • Highlight[...]

User Interface TPS1200 43 Listbox dialog . Appearance Description Selection • Choicelist fills the whole screen. • A search field is shown. • A scroll bar is shown if necessary. • Highlight the item and CONT (F1) . • To exit without changes press ESC or tap . • The functionality comprise adding, editing and deleting of items. • Listbo[...]

44 TPS1200 User Interface 3.4 Icons Description The screen icons display the current status information of the instrum ent. Position of th e icons on the screen a) ATR/LOCK/PS b) Reflector c) EDM d) Comp ensator/face I&II e) RCS f) Bluetooth g) Line/area h) Comp actFlash card/internal memory i) Battery j) SHIFT k) Quick coding j a TPS12_172 b c[...]

User Interface TPS1200 45 TPS specific icons a) GNSS position status b) Numb er of visible satellites c) Contr ibutin g satellit es d) Rea l-time device and real-time status, Internet online status e) Position mode f) Bluetooth g) Line/area h) Comp actFlash card/internal memory i) Battery j) SHIFT k) Quick coding j a TPS12_172a bcd e f g h i Icon D[...]

46 TPS1200 User Interface GPS specific icons Compensator/face I&II Compensator of f, out of range or face I&II icon is displayed. RCS RCS settings are displayed. Icon Description Icon Description GNSS Position status Displays the status of the current position. As soon as this icon becomes visi ble the receiver is in a stage where practical[...]

User Interface TPS1200 47 Common i cons ) The number of contributing satellites can differ from the number of visible satellites. This may be either because satellites cannot be viewed or the observations to these satellites are considered to be too noisy to be used in the position solution. Real-time device and real- time st atus Displays the real[...]

48 TPS1200 User Interface CompactFlash card/internal memory The status of the CompactFlash card and internal memory if fitted are displayed. • For the CompactFlash card, the capacity of used space is shown in seven levels. • For the internal memory if fitted, the capacity of used memory is shown in nine levels. Battery The status and source of [...]

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50 TPS1200 Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Instrument Setup Description This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet. It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point. ) Important features: • It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlig ht an[...]

Operation TPS1200 51 Setup step-by-step Step Description ) Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperature s around the instrument. 1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position the tripod over the marked ground poin t, centring it as well as possible. 2. Fasten the tribrach and instrume nt o[...]

52 TPS1200 Operation 3. Turn on the instrument by pressing PROG for 2 s. Press SHIFT (F12) to access STATUS Level & Laser Plummet , activating the laser plummet. 4. Move the tripod legs (1) and use the tribrach footscrews (6) to centre the plummet (4) over the ground point. 5. Adjust the tripod legs to level the circular level (7). 6. By using [...]

Operation TPS1200 53 4.2 Autodetect Behaviour Description • The instrument incorporates an autodet ect behaviour and automatically detects the following devices: • SmartAntenna • RadioHandle • radios/modems in clip-on-housings • Whenever a device is attached, the inst rument responds with two short beeps. • Whenever a device is removed,[...]

54 TPS1200 Operation • In addition to the autodetect behaviour , SmartAntenna can also be manually turned on/off using the ON/OFF button located on the underside. This action overrides all automatic settings but is only possible when SmartAntenna is fitted with an internal battery. • If turned off, SmartAntenna is automatically turned on: • b[...]

Operation TPS1200 55 4.3 Instrument Setup as SmartStation 4.3.1 S martStation Setup Setup step-by-step Step Description ) Refer to "4.5 Battery" to change the internal battery of the SmartAntenna. ) Refer to "4.1 Instrument Setup" for the initial instrument setu p onto a tripod. Remove the instrument carr y ha ndle by simultaneo[...]

56 TPS1200 Operation Step Description 1. 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. 2. Slide the clip-on-housing into position underneath the SmartAnt enna Adapter, such that the guide rails on[...]

Operation TPS1200 57 Step Description 5. Place the SmartAntenna Adapter with attached clip-on- housing onto the instrument by simultaneously pres sing and holding-in the f our push buttons. ) Ensure that the interface connection on the underside of the SmartAn- tenna Adapter is on the same side as the Communication side co ver. TPS12_195[...]

58 TPS1200 Operation Step Description 6. Place the SmartAntenna onto the SmartAntenna Adapter by simultane- ously pressing and holding-in the two press clips. ) Ensure that the clip-on-contacts on the underside of the SmartAntenna are aligned to the clip-on-contact s of the SmartAntenna Adapter. TPS12_209[...]

Operation TPS1200 59 4.3.2 LED Indicators on SmartAntenna LED Indicators Description SmartAntenna has L ight E mitting D iode indicators. They indicate the basic antenna status. Diagram of LED Indic ators TRK Tracking LED BT Bluetooth LED PWR Power LED TPS12_200 TRK BT PWR TRK BT PWR ON OFF[...]

60 TPS1200 Operation Description of LED Indicators IF the is TH EN TRK off no satellites are tracked. flashing green less than four satell ites are tracked, a position is not yet available. green enough satellites are tracked to compute a po sition. BT green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting. purple Bluetooth is connecting. blue Bl[...]

Operation TPS1200 61 4.3.3 W orking with th e Clip -On-Housings for Devices 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 (CAN)[...]

62 TPS1200 Operation Attach/detach a clip-on-housing step-by-step Attach a clip-on-ho using Refer to "4.3.1 SmartStation Setup" for detailed information. Detach a clip-on-hou sing Insert a SIM card step-by-step For those digital cellular phones that require SIM card s. Step Description 1. A circular screw is located at one end o f the cli[...]

Operation TPS1200 63 5. Remove the SIM card screw from the housing . 6. Using the pen, press the small button of t he SIM card slot to eject th e SIM card holder. 7. Take the SIM card holder out off the hou sing. 8. Put the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip fa cing up. 9. Insert the SIM card holder into the SIM card slot, the chip facin g[...]

64 TPS1200 Operation 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, at the end of the clip-on-housing. 3. Insert the coin into the groove of the SIM card screw . 4. Turn the coin anticlockwise to loosen [...]

Operation TPS1200 65 4.3.4 LED Indicators on Clip-On-Housings LED Indicators Description Each clip-on-housing for a radio or a digital cellular phone has L ight E mitting D iode indicators. They indicate the basic device status. Diagram of the LED I ndicators a) Power LED b) Sig nal strength LED c) Data transfer LED d) Warning LED, available for Sa[...]

66 TPS1200 Operation Description of the LED Indica tors 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 TPS1200 67 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 progress . red: long flash, short break no SIM card inserted, no PIN entered or[...]

68 TPS1200 Operation GFU24 with Siemens MC75 red call is in progress . red: long flash, long break no SIM card inserted, no PIN entered or network search, user authentication or network login in progress. red: short flash, long break logged onto network, no call in progress. red: flashing red, long break GPRS PDP context activated. red: long flash,[...]

Operation TPS1200 69 GFU15 with Pacific Crest PDL 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. GFU14 with Satelline 3AS red or flashing red the communication link, D ata C arrier D etection, is okay on the roving receive r. off the DCD is not okay. Power LED any dev[...]

70 TPS1200 Operation 4.4 Instrument Setup for Remote Con trol 4.4.1 R emote Control Setu p Setup step-by-step Step Description ) Refer to "4.1 Instrument Setup" for the initial instrument setu p onto a tripod. Remove the instrument carr y ha ndle by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons. 1. Place the RadioHandle ont[...]

Operation TPS1200 71 ) Ensure that the interface connection on the underside of the RadioHandle is on the same side as the Communication side cover. 2. Swing the RadioHandle antenna into an upright position. ) Refer to "RX1200 User Manual" for a dditional information. Step Description[...]

72 TPS1200 Operation 4.4.2 LED Indicators on RadioHandle LED Indicators Description The RadioHandle has L ight E mitting D iode indicators. They indicate the basic RadioHandle status. Diagram of the LED I ndicators a) Power LE D b) Link LED c) Data Transfer LED d) Mode LED ab c d[...]

Operation TPS1200 73 Description of the LED Indica tors IF the is THEN Power LED off power is off. green power is on. Link LED off no radio link to remo te controller. red radio link to remote controller . Data Transfer LED off no data tran sfer to/from remote controller. green or green flashing data transfer to/from remote controller. Mode LED off[...]

74 TPS1200 Operation 4.5 Battery 4.5.1 O perating P rinciples ) Primary use/charging • The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is deliv- ered with an energy content as low as possible. • For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three months), it is effectual to make on ly one[...]

Operation TPS1200 75 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.[...]

76 TPS1200 Operation 4.5.2 I nstrume nt Batte ry Change battery step-by-step Step Description 1. Face the instrument so that the vertical drive screw is on the left. The battery compartment is now on the left side of the instrument. Turn the knob to the vertical position, opening the lid of the battery co mpartment. 2. Pull out the battery housing.[...]

Operation TPS1200 77 5. Place the battery into the battery hous ing, ensuring that the contacts are facing outward. Click the battery into position. 6. Place the battery housing into the battery compartment. Push the batte ry housing in until it fits completely into the battery compartment. 7. Turn the knob to lock the battery compartment. Ensure t[...]

78 TPS1200 Operation 4.5.3 S martAntenna Battery Change battery step-by-step Step Description ) Turn SmartAntenna over to gain access to t he battery compartment. 1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastene r in the direc- tion of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2. Pull out the battery housing. The battery is attached to the h[...]

Operation TPS1200 79 4. A polarity of the battery is display ed inside the battery 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 are facing outward. Click the battery into position. 6. Close the battery compartment by pus hing the slide fastener[...]

80 TPS1200 Operation 4.6 Working with the CompactFlash Card ) • Keep the card dry. • Use it only within the specified temperature range. • Do not bend the card. • Protect the card from direct impacts. ) Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage to the card. Insert and remove a CompactFlash card s[...]

Operation TPS1200 81 Format a CompactFlash card step-by-step Formatting the CompactFlash card before starting to store data is r equired if a completely new CompactF lash card is used or if all existing data needs to be deleted. Step Description 1. Face the instrument so that the vertical drive screw is on the left. The CompactFlash card compar tme[...]

82 TPS1200 Operation Step Description 1. Main Menu: Tools...Format Memory Device . 2. TOOLS Format Memory Device <Memory Device: CF Card> <Format Method: Fo rmat Quick> Select the memory device to be formatted. ) By activating the format command all data will be lost. Make sure that all important data on the CompactFlash card has been [...]

Operation TPS1200 83 4.7 Accessing Survey Application Program Access Select Main Menu: Survey . OR Press PROG . Highlight Survey . CONT (F1) . SURVEY Survey Begin CONT (F1) To accept changes and access the subsequent screen. The chosen settings become active. CONF (F2) To access SURVEY Configuration . SETUP (F 3) Opens SETUP Station Setup to set st[...]

84 TPS1200 Operation Description of fields Field Option Description <Job:> Choicelist The active job. All jobs from Main Menu: Manage...Jobs can be se lected. <Coord System:> Output The coordinate system currently attached to the selected <Job:> . <Codelist:> Choicelist No codes are stored in the selected <Job:> . All[...]

Operation TPS1200 85 Next step CONT (F1) to access SURVEY Survey: Job Name , where measurements ca n be performed with ALL (F1) or DIST (F2) and/or REC (F3) . The instrument has numerous u ser configura- tion parameters and functions. This allows a variety of preferences to be addressed. The configuration of the parameters and functions for an indi[...]

86 TPS1200 Operation 4.8 Guidelines for Correct Results General TPS1200 instruments measure a distance us ing an invisible infrared laser beam which emerges coaxial from the telesc ope objective. For application programs without reflector a visible red laser be am is used which emerges in the same manner. The visible red laser beam is av ailable fo[...]

Operation TPS1200 87 When measurements are being made using the red laser EDM, the results may be influenced by objects passing between the EDM and the intende d target surface. This occurs because reflec torless measurements are m ade to the first surface returning sufficient energy to allow the meas ur ement to take place. For example, if the int[...]

88 TPS1200 Operation ) Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultane ously to avoid getting mixed return signals. ATR/lock Instruments equipped with an ATR sensor permit automatic angle and distance measurements to prisms. The prism is sighted with the optical sight. After initiating a distance measurement, the instrument sights [...]

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90 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5 Check & Adjust 5.1 Overview Description Leica instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to th e best possible quality. Quick temperature changes, shoc k or stress can cause deviations and decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjus t the instrument fro m time to tim[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 91 Every angle measured in the daily work is corrected autom atically if the compensator and the Hz-corrections are activated in the instrument configuration. Select Main Menu: Config...Instrument Settings ...Compensator to check the settings. View current adjustment errors The currently used adjustment error s can be v[...]

92 TPS1200 Check & Adjust ) During the manufacturing process, the instrument errors are car efully determined and set to zero. As m entioned above, thes e errors can change and it is highly recom- mended to redetermine them in the follow ing situations: • Before the first use • Before every high precision survey • After rough or long tran[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 93 Summary of errors to be adjusted electronically Instrument error Effects Hz Effects V Elimination with two face measurement Automatically corrected with proper adjust- ment c - Line of sight error 9 --- 9 9 a - Tilting axis error 9 --- 9 9 l - Compensator index error --- 9 9 9 t - Compensator index error 9 --- 9 9 i - [...]

94 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5.2 Preparation ) ) ) Before starting to work, the instrument has to beco me acclimatised to the ambient temperature. Approximately two minutes per °C of temperature differ ence from storage to working enviro nment but at l east 15 min should be taken into account. ) Note, that even after good adjustment of the ATR, t[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 95 corrected electronically. This means that t he Hz- and V- angles are corrected twice: first by the determined ATR errors for Hz and V and then by the individual small devi- ations of the current pointing. Next step IF the task is to THEN adjust a combination of instrument errors Refer to "5.3 Combined Adjustment ([...]

96 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR) Description The combined adjustment procedure determin e s the following instrument errors in one process: Combined adjustment procedure step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. l, t Compensator longitudinal and transversal index errors i Vertical [...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 97 <ATR Adjust: On> Includes the determination of the AT R Hz and V adjustment errors if an ATR is available. ) It is recommended to use a clean Leica circular prism as target. Do not use a 360° prism. 4. Aim the telescope accurately at a target at about 100 m distant. The target must be positioned within ± 9°/±[...]

98 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5. MEAS (F1) to measure and to continue to the next screen. Motorised instruments change auto- matically to the other face. Non-motorised instruments guide to the other face. ) The fine pointing has to be performed manually in both faces. 6. TOOLS Combined II MEAS (F1) to measure the same target in the other face and t[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 99 <No.of Meas:> Shows the number of runs ex ecuted. One run consists of a measurement in face I and face II. < σ l Comp:> and similar lines show the standard de viations of the deter- mined adjustment errors. The standard deviations ca n be calculated from the second run onwards. ) It is recommended to measu[...]

100 TPS1200 Check & Adjust Next step IF the results are THEN to be stored CONT (F1) overwrites the old adjustme nt errors with the new ones, if the Use status is set to Yes . to be determined again REDO (F 2) rejects all new determined adjustment err ors and repeats the whole procedure. Refer to step 3. of paragraph "Combined adjustment pr[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 101 5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) Description This adjustment procedure determines the following instrument error: Determination of tilting axis error step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. a Tilting axis error Step Description ) The Hz collimation erro r (c) has to be de termined before sta[...]

102 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 3. TOOLS Tilting-Axis Adjustment I Aim the telescope accurately a t a target at about 100 m distance or less if not possible. The target must be positioned at least 27°/30 gon above or beneath the horizontal plane. The procedure can be started in any telescope face. Step Description TPS12_024a V=90° + 27° - 27°[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 103 4. MEAS (F1) to measure and to continue to the next screen. Motorised instruments change auto- matically to the other face. Non-motorised instruments guide to the other face. ) The fine pointing has to be performed manually in both faces. 5. TOOLS Tilting-Axis Adjustment II MEAS (F1) to measure the same target in the [...]

104 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 6. TOOLS T-Axis Adjustment Accu racy <No.of Meas:> Shows the number of runs ex ecuted. One run consists of a measurement in face I and face II. < σ a T-axis:> shows the standard deviation of the determined tiltin g axis error. The standard deviation can be calculated from the second run onwards. ) It is r[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 105 Next step IF the results are THEN to be stored CONT (F1) overwrites the old tilti ng axis error with the new one. to be determined again REDO (F2) rejects the new determined tilting axis err or and repeats the whole procedure. Refer to step 3. of paragraph "Determination of tilting axis err or step-by-step".[...]

106 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5.5 Adjustment of the Circular Level On the instrument step-by-step Step Description 1. Level up the instrument in advance with the electronic level, assuming that the electronic level is correctly adjusted. SHIFT F12 to access STATUS Level & Laser Plummet . 2. The bubble must be centere d. If it ex tends beyond t[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 107 On the tribrach step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. ) After the adjustment, no screw shall be loose. Step Description Step Description 1. Level up the instrument with the electronic level, assuming that the elec- tronic level is correctly adjusted. SHIFT F12 to access STATUS Level &[...]

108 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 2. The bubble of the tribrach must be centered. If it extends beyond the circle, use the adjusting pin in conjunction with the two cross headed adjustment screws to centre it. ) After the adjustment, no screw shall be loose. Step Description[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 109 5.6 Adjustment of the Reflectorless EDM General The red laser beam used for measuring wit hout reflector is arranged coaxially with the line of sight of the telescope, and emerges from the objective port. If the instr u- ment is well adjusted, the red measuring bea m coincides with the visual line of sight. External i[...]

11 0 TPS1200 Check & Adjust Inspecting the direction of the beam step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. Step Description 1. Set up the provided target plate between 5 m and 20 m w ith the grey reflective side facing the instrument. 2. Move the telescope to face II. 3. Switch on the red laser beam by activating the l[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 111 4. Align the instrument crosshairs to the centre of the target plate, and then inspect the position of the red laser dot on the target plate. ) Generally speaking the red dot cannot be seen through the tele- scope, so look at the target plate from just above the telescope or from just to the side of it. 5. If the dot [...]

11 2 TPS1200 Check & Adjust Adjusting the direction of the beam step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. a) Rear adjustment port b) Front adjustment port Step Description 1. Pull the two plugs softly out from the adjustment ports on top side of the telescope housing in face II. ) Make sure not to break the strings of [...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 11 3 ) Throughout the adjustment procedure, keep the telescope pointing to the target plate. 4. After each adjustment, put back the plugs in the por ts to keep out damp and dirt. Step Description[...]

11 4 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5.7 Adjustment of the Laser Plummet ) The laser plummet is located in the vertical axis of the instr ument. Under normal conditions of use, the laser plummet does not need adjusting. If an adjustment is necessary due to external influences, the in strument has to be returned to any Leica Geosystems authorized service[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 11 5 Inspecting laser plummet step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. 1 2 3 360° ≤ 3 mm / 1.5 m Ø 2.5 mm / 1.5 m TPS12_035[...]

11 6 TPS1200 Check & Adjust Step Description 1. Setup the instrument on a tripod (1). 2. Level up the instrument with the electronic level. SHIFT F12 to access STATUS Level & Laser Plummet . 3. PAGE (F6) to access the Laser Plummet page. Sw itch on the laser plummet. ) Inspection of the laser plummet should be car ried out on a bright, smoo[...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 11 7 Depending on brightness and surface, the di ameter of the laser dot can vary. At a distance of 1.5 m it is about 2.5 mm.[...]

11 8 TPS1200 Check & Adjust 5.8 Service of the Tripod Service tripod step-by-step The following table explains the most common settings. Step Description ) The connections between timber and metal must be firm a nd tight. 1. Moderately tighten the allen screws (1 ) with the allen key supplied with the tripod. 2. Tighten articulated joints just [...]

Check & Adjust TPS1200 11 9[...]

120 TPS1200 Care and Transport 6 Care and Transport 6.1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you • either carry the product in it s original transport contain er, • or carry the tripod with its legs sp layed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product upright. Transport in a[...]

Care and Transport TPS1200 121 Field adjustment After transport inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product.[...]

122 TPS1200 Care and Transport 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 "8 Technical Data" for information about temperature limits. Field adjustment After long periods of storage inspect the fi eld adjustment parameters given in[...]

Care and Transport TPS1200 123 6.3 Cleaning and Drying Objective, eyepiece and prisms • Blow dust off lenses and prisms. • Never touch the glass with your fingers. • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth fo r cleaning. I f necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not us e other liquids; these may attack the polymer compon[...]

124 TPS1200 Care and Transport 6.4 Maintenance Motorisation An inspection of the motorisation in motor ised products must be done in a Leica Geosystems authorized service workshop. Followi ng condi tions: • After about 4000 hours operation. • Twice a year in case of permanent use of the product, for example in monitoring applications.[...]

Care and Transport TPS1200 125[...]

126 TPS1200 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 direc[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 127 7.2 Intended Use Permitted use • Measuring hor izontal and vertical angles. • Measuring distances. • Recording measurements. • Automatic target search, recognition and -tracking. • Visualizing the aiming dire ction and vertical axis. • Remote control of surveying products. • Data transmission to external [...]

128 TPS1200 Safety Directions • Removal of hazard notices. • Opening the product using tools, for exampl e screwdriver, unless this is spe cifi- cally permitted for certain functions. • Modification or conversion of the product. • Use after misappropriation. • Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects. • Use with ac[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 129 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 ins[...]

130 TPS1200 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 man[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 131 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 softw[...]

132 TPS1200 Safety Directions 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 wit[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 133 7.6 Hazards of Use  Warning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instructio n, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, an d can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and env ironmental consequences. Precautions: All users must follow the safety directi ons given by t[...]

134 TPS1200 Safety Directions  Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to us e poles and extensions in the vicinity of elec trical installations such as power cables or elec trical railwa ys. Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installa tions. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contac[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 135  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 conditions around, for example obstacles , excavations or traffic. Precautions: The person responsible for the product must make a ll users fully awa[...]

136 TPS1200 Safety Directions  Caution If the accessories used with the prod uct are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock, for exam ple blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people may sustain injury. Precautions: When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories, for example tripod, tribrach,[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 137  Warning Using a battery charger not recommended by Leica Geosystems can destroy the batteries. This can caus e fire o r explosions. Precautions: Only use chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems to charge the batteries.  Warning High mechanical stress, high ambient temper atures or immersion into fluids can caus[...]

138 TPS1200 Safety Directions • By disposing of the product irrespons ibly you may enable unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the re gulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and render ing the environment liable to contamination. Precautions: Product specific treatment and waste management infor[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 139 7.7 Laser Classification 7.7.1 I ntegrated Dist ancer, Invisi ble Laser General The EDM module built into the product produ ces an invisible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective. The product is a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2001-08): "Safety of L aser Products".[...]

140 TPS1200 Safety Directions Description Value Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW ± 5% Maximum peak radiant power 4.12 mW ± 5% Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency 100 MHz Beam divergence 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad TCA1201M: 0.6 mrad x 1.3 mrad[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 141 Labelling a) Laser b eam T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2003 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26,2001. This device complies with part 15[...]

142 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.7.2 Integrated Distance r, Visible Laser General As an alternative t o the invisible laser, the EDM incorporated into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerg es from the telescope objective.  Warning The two types R100 and R30 0 of distancers with visible laser ar e available, identifi- able by t[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 143  Warning For safety aspects direct intrabeam vi ew ing should always be considered as hazardous. Precautions: Do not stare into the beam or direct it towards other people unnecessarily. These measures are also valid for the reflected beam.  Warning Looking directly into the reflected lase r beam could be dangerou[...]

144 TPS1200 Safety Directions Do not look through or beside the optical si ght at prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on, in laserpointer or d istance measurement mode. Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the t elescope.  Warning The use of Laser Class 3R equipme nt can be dangerous. Precautions: To counte[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 145 d) T he laser beam should be terminated at the end of its useful be am path and should in all cases be terminated if the hazardous beam pa th extends beyond the limit (hazard distance *)) of the a r ea in which the presence and activities of personnel are monitored for re asons of protection from laser radiation. e) T [...]

146 TPS1200 Safety Directions Labelling a) Laser b eam Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1 ( 2001 - 08 ) Po ≤ 4.75 mW λ = 650 - 690 nm Laser Aperture TPS12_045 a[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 147 T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2003 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26,2001. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat[...]

148 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.7.3 Automatic Target Recogn ition ATR General The integrated au tomatic target recognition produce s an invisible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective. The product is a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2001-08): "Safety of L aser Products". • EN 60825-1:1994 + A1[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 149 Labelling a) Laser b eam T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2003 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26,2001. This device complies with part 15[...]

150 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.7.4 PowerSearch PS General The integrated PowerSearch generates an in visible laser from the lower front side of the telescope. The product is a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2001-08): "Safety of L aser Products". • EN 60825-1:1994 + A11:1996 + A2:2001: "Safety of Laser P[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 151 Labelling a) Laser b eam T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2003 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26,2001. This device complies with part 15[...]

152 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.7.5 E lectronic Guide Li ght EGL General The integrated electronic guide light produces a visible LED beam from the front side of the telescope. Depending on the type of telescope the EGL may be designed differently. The product is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2001-08): "Safety of L[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 153 Labelling a) LED be am red b) LED be am yellow T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2003 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ...... Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26,2001. This device[...]

154 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.7.6 La ser Plummet General The laser plummet built int o the product produces a visible red laser b eam which emerges from the bottom of the product . The product is a Class 2 Laser Product in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2001-08): "Safety of L aser Products". • EN 60825-1:1994 + A11:1996 + A2:2001: [...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 155  Warning It can be dangerous to look into the b eam with optical equipment, for example binoc- ulars or telescopes. Precautions: Do not look directly into the beam with optical equipment.[...]

156 TPS1200 Safety Directions Labelling a) Will be replaced by a Class 3R warning label if applicable TPS12_047 Laser Radiation Do not stare into the beam Class 2 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1 ( 2001 - 08 ) Po ≤ 0.95 mW λ = 620 - 690 nm T ype: TC.... Art.No.: ...... Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufac[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 157 a) Laser b eam b) Exit for laser beam b TPS12_048 a[...]

158 TPS1200 Safety Directions 7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environ ment where electro magnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, a nd without causing electromagnetic distur- bances to other equipmen[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 159  Caution Disturbances caused by elec tromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous 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[...]

160 TPS1200 Safety Directions Radios, digital cellular phones or SmartAntenna with Bluetooth Use of product with radio, digital cell ular phone devices or SmartAntenna with Blue- tooth:  Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause distur bances in other equipment, in installa- tions, in medical devices, fo r example pacemakers or hear ing aids a[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 161 7.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Applicability The greyed paragr aph below is only applicabl e for products of the TPS1200 System without radio, digital cellular phone devices or Bluetooth.  Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part[...]

162 TPS1200 Safety Directions  Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling TPS1200 TPS12_049 ........ .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 163 Labelling SmartAntenna 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 TPS1200 Safety Directions Labelling clip-on-housings GFU17 and 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 [...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 165 Labelling clip-on-housings 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 opera[...]

166 TPS1200 Safety Directions Labelling internal battery GEB211, GEB221 TPS12_082 .................. ............... ....................... ...................... ................................ .................... ...................... .... .......... ................................................................................. This device[...]

Safety Directions TPS1200 167 Labelling RadioHandle TPS12_214 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: RH...[...]

168 TPS1200 Technical Data 8 Technical Data 8.1 Angle Measurement Accuracy Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric. Type Standard deviation Hz, V, ISO 17123-3 Display least count ["] [mgon] ["] [mg on] 1201 1 0.3 0.1 0.1 1202 2 0.6 0.1 0.1 1203 3 1.0 0.1 0.5 1205 5 1.5 0.1 0.5[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 169 8.2 Distance Measurement - Infra red IR Range 1) This data is specific to the TCA1201M instrume nt, an automated total station for long range distance monitoring. Reflector Range A Ran ge B Range C [m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft] Standard prism 1800 4500 1) 6000 14700 1) 3000 8000 1) 10000 26200 1) 3500 >8000 1) 12000 >2[...]

170 TPS1200 Technical Data Atmospheric conditions ) Measurements can be made to reflector tapes over the entire range without external ancillary optics. Accuracy Accuracy refers to measurements to standard prisms. Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 171 Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement Type: Coaxial, infrared laser class 1 Carrier wave: 780 nm Measuring system: Special frequenc y system basis 100 MHz 1.5 m[...]

172 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.3 Distance Measurement - Reflectorless RL Range Atmospheric conditions Type Kodak Gray Card Range D Range E Range F [m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [f t] R100 White side, 90 % reflective 140 460 170 560 >170 >560 R100 Grey side, 18 % reflective 70 230 100 330 >100 >330 R300 White side, 90 % reflective 300 990 500 1640[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 173 Accuracy Object in shade, sky overcast . Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The display resolution is 0.1 mm. Characteristics Standa rd measuring Standard deviation, ISO 17123-4 Measure time, typical [s] Measure time, maximum [...]

174 TPS1200 Technical Data Laser dot size Distance [m] Laser dot size, approx imately [mm] at 20 7 x 14 at 100 12 x 40 at 200 25 x 80 at 300 36 x 120 at 400 48 x 160 at 500 60 x 200[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 175 8.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range LO Range The range of the long range measurements is the same for R100 and R300. Atmospheric conditions Reflector Range A Ran ge B Range C [m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft] Standard prism 2200 7300 7500 24600 >10000 >3280 0 Range of measurement to prism: From 1000 m up Display unambigu[...]

176 TPS1200 Technical Data Accuracy Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The display resolution is 0.1 mm. Characteristics Standa rd measuring Standard deviation, ISO 17123-4 Measure time, typical [s] Measure time, maximum [s] Long Range 5 mm + 2 ppm 2.5 [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 177 8.5 Automatic Target Recognition ATR Range ATR/LOCK 2) Activating and working in lock mode is not r ecommended for the TCA1201M instrument, an automated total statio n for long range distance monitoring. Shortest measuring distance Reflector Range ATR mode Range Lo ck mode 2) [m] [ft] [m] [ft] Standard prism 1000 3300 800[...]

178 TPS1200 Technical Data Accuracy Maximum speed LOCK mode Searching Characteristics Positioning accuracy: < 2 mm Measuring time: 3-4 s Accuracy and measurement time refer to standard prism. Maximum tangential speed: 5 m/s at 20 m; 25 m/s at 100 m Maximum radial speed with <EDM Mode: Tr acking> :4 m / s Typical search time in field of vie[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 179 8.6 PowerSearch PS Range Measurements at the vertical limits of th e fan or under unfavourable atmospheric conditions may reduce the maximum range. (*aligned to the instrument optimal) Shortest measure distance Searching Characteristics Reflector Range PS [m] [ft] Standard prism 200 650 360° prism 200* 650* Mini prism 10[...]

180 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.7 SmartStation 8.7.1 SmartStat ion Accuracy ) Measurement precision and accuracy in position and accur acy in height are dependent upon various factors including the num ber of satellites tracked, constel- lation geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities.[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 181 RTK data formats Formats for data reception: Leica proprietary format, CMR, CMR+, RTCM V2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 / 3.0[...]

182 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.7.2 SmartStation Dimensions SmartStation Dimensions TPS12_202 101.5 mm 101.5 mm 196 mm 432 mm 203 mm 186 mm[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 183 8.7.3 S martAntenna 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 socket to connect antenna ca ble (only applicable when SmartAn- tenna is used independently[...]

184 TPS1200 Technical Data 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 [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 185 Environmental specifications Temperature Protection against water, dust and sand Gain Typically 27 dBi Typically 27 dBi Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi T ypically < 2 dBi BW, -3 d BiW - - BW, -30 dBi - - Type ATX1230 GG ATX1230 Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] -40 to +65 -40 to +80 Bluetooth: -30[...]

186 TPS1200 Technical Data 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[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 187 8.8 Conformity to National Regulations 8.8.1 Communication side cover with Bluetooth Confor mity to national regulations Frequency band 2402 - 2480 MHz Output powe r Antenna • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the Communication side cover with Bluetooth is in compliance with t[...]

188 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.8.2 GFU17, Siemens MC45 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Tri-Band EGSM900 / GSM18 00 / 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 Dire[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 189 Antennas Specific Absorption 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 b[...]

190 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.8.3 GFU24, Siemens MC75 Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Quad-Band EGSM850 / EGSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900 MHz Output powe r • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares t hat the GFU24 is in compliance w ith the essential requirements and other relev ant prov[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 191 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[...]

192 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.8.4 GF U19 (US), GFU25 (C AN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C Confor mity to National Regulations • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US). • European Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equip ment and telecommunication terminal equipment (see CE Conformity Declaration). • The conformity for countries with other n ational regu[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 193 Specific Absorption 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 th[...]

194 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.8.5 RadioHandle Confor mity to national regula- tions Frequency band Limited to 2409 - 2435 MHz Output powe r < 100 mW (e. i. r. p.) • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares t hat the RadioHandle is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe r relevant provisions of Dir[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 195 Antenna Type: Patch antenna (omnidirectional) Gain: 2 dBi Connector: SMB[...]

196 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.8.6 SmartAntenna with Bluetoot h Confor mity to national regulations 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 provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 197 Output powe r Antenna Type Output power [mW ] GNSS Receive only Bluetooth 5 GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only) Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna Gain: 1.5 dBi[...]

198 TPS1200 Technical Data 8.9 General Technical Data of the Ins trument Telescope Compensator Level Magnification: 30 x Clear objective diameter: 40 mm Focusing: 1.7 m/5.6 ft to infinity Field of view: 1°30’/1.66 gon 2.7 m at 100 m Type Setting accuracy Setting range ["] [mgon] [’] [gon] 1201 0.5 0.2 4 0.07 1202 0.5 0.2 4 0.07 1203 1 0.3[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 199 Control unit Instrument Ports Display: 1/4 VGA (320 x 240 pixels), monochrome, graphics capable LCD, illumination, optional touch screen Keyboard: 34 keys including 12 function keys and 12 alphanumeric keys, illumination Angle Display: 360°’", 360° decimal, 400 gon, 6400 mil, V % Distance Display: m, ft int, ft u[...]

200 TPS1200 Technical Data Instrument Dimensions Weight TPS12_212 196 mm 328 mm 226 mm TPS12_213 101.5 mm 101.5 mm 196 mm 328 mm 203 mm Instrument: 4.8 - 5.5 kg Tribrach: 0.8 kg Internal battery GEB221: 0.2 kg[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 201 Recording Data can be recorded onto a CompactFlash card or into internal memory if fitted. Laser plummet Drives Motorisation Power Type Capacity [MB] Number of measurements per MB CompactFlash card • 64 • 256 • 1024 1750 Internal memory - optional • 64 1750 Type: Visible red laser class 2 Location: In standing axi[...]

202 TPS1200 Technical Data Internal battery External battery Environmental specifications Temperature Type: Li-Ion Voltage: 7.4 V Capacity: GEB221: 3.8 Ah Typical operating time: 6 - 8 h Type: NiMH Voltage: 12 V Capacity: GEB171: 8.0 Ah Typical operating time: 20 - 24 h Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temp erature [°C] TPS1200 -20 to +50 [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 203 Protection against water, dust and sand Humidity Reflectors Type Protection TPS1200 IP54 (IEC 60529) Type Protection TPS1200 Max 95 % non co ndensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively cou nter- acted by periodically drying out the instrument. Type Additi ve Consta nt [mm] ATR PS Standard prism, GPR1 0.0 ye[...]

204 TPS1200 Technical Data There are no special prisms requir ed for ATR or for PS. Electronic Guide Light EGL Automatic corrections The following automatic corrections are made: 360° Mini prism, GRZ121 +30.0 yes not recommended Reflector tape S, M, L +34.4 yes no Reflectorless +34.4 no no Type Additi ve Consta nt [mm] ATR PS Working range: 5 - 15[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 205 8.10 Scale Correction Use By entering a scale correction, reductions prop ortional to distance can be taken into account. • Atmospheric correction • Reduction to mean sea level • Projection distortion Atmospheric correction Δ D 1 The slope distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm, mm/km, which h[...]

206 TPS1200 Technical Data • Air pressure to 3 mbar • Relative humidity to 20 % Air humidity The air humidity influences the distance meas urement if the clima te is extremely hot and damp. For high precision measurements, the relative humidity must be me asured and entered along with the air pressure and the temperatur e. Air humidity correcti[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 207 The index n is calculated from the formul a of Barrel an d Sears, and is valid for: Formulas If the basic value of 60 % relative humidi ty as used by the EDM is retained, th e maximum possible error in the calculated atmospheric correction is 2 ppm, 2 mm/km. visible red laser 1.0002859 670 Air pressure p: 1013.25 mbar Air[...]

208 TPS1200 Technical Data Reduction to mean sea level Δ D 2 The values for Δ D 2 are always negative and are derived from the following formula: Projection distortion Δ D 3 The magnitude of the projection distortio n is in accordance with the projection system used in a particular country, for which official tables are generally available. The [...]

Technical Data TPS1200 209 Atmospheric corrections °C Atmospheric corrections in ppm with tem perature [°C], air pressure [mb] and height [m] at 60 % relative humidity. TPS12_055 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 11 0 11 5 120 125 130 135 140 50°C 50°C 40°C 40°C 30°C 30°C 20°C [...]

210 TPS1200 Technical Data Atmospheric correction F Atmospheric correction in ppm with tem perature [F], air pressure [inch Hg] and height [ft] at 60 % relative humidity. TPS12_056 130°F 120°F 11 0 ° F 100°F 90°F 80°F 70°F 60°F 50°F 40°F 30°F 20°F 10°F 0°F -10°F -20°F 130°F 120°F 11 0 ° F 100°F 90°F 80°F 70°F 60°F 50°F 40°[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 21 1 8.11 Reduction Formulas Height measurement a) Mean Sea Level b) Instrument c) Reflector Slope distance Horizontal distance Height difference c a b TPS12_057[...]

212 TPS1200 Technical Data Formula The instrumen t calculates in accordance with the following formula: • slope distance • horizontal distance • height difference Earth curvature and mean refraction coeffici ent k = 0.13 are taken into account auto- matically. The calculated horizontal distance relates to the station h eight, not to the refle[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 213 Distance measuring program Averaging In the distance measuring program Averagi ng, the following values are displayed: D Slope distance as arithmetic mean o f all measurements s Standard deviation of a single measurement n Number of measurements These values are calculated as follows: Slope distance as arithmetic mean of [...]

214 TPS1200 Technical Data The standard deviation of the arithmetic mean of the distance can be calculated as follows: Standard deviation of th e arithmetic mean of the distance s Standard deviation of a single measurement n Number of measurements TPS12_063 S D = n s[...]

Technical Data TPS1200 215[...]

216 TPS1200 Index Index A Abbreviations ....................................................... 12 Acclimatise to the ambient temperature .............. 94 Accuracy Angle measurement .............................. ....... 168 Automatic Target Recognition ATR .............. 178 Infrared IR .................................................... 170 Lon[...]

Index TPS1200 217 Antenna Communication side cover ........................... 187 GFU17 clip-on-housing with device ............. 189 GFU19 clip-on-housing with device ............. 192 RadioHandle ................................................ 195 SmartAntenna .............................................. 197 Antennas Type ....................[...]

218 TPS1200 Index Communication side cover Graphical overview with RadioHandle ........... 31 Graphical overview with SmartStation ........... 30 Technical data .............................................. 187 CompactFlash Card .............. ........................ 21, 80 Format card ...................... .............................. 81 Icon[...]

Index TPS1200 219 E Edit Value in input field .......................................... 40 Electrical data, SmartAntenna ........................... 184 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC .................. 158 Electronic Adjustment .......................................... 90 Electronic Distance Measurement EDM Description .......................[...]

220 TPS1200 Index H Hazards of Use .................................................. 133 I Icons Overview ........................................................ 44 Specific for GPS ............................................. 46 Specific for TPS ............................................. 45 Instrument Dimensions .............................[...]

Index TPS1200 221 L Laser Classification .................................... ....... 139 Automatic Target Recognition ATR .............. 148 Electronic Guide Light EGL ................... ....... 152 Integrated Distancer, Invisible Laser ............ 139 Integrated Distancer, Visible Laser .............. 142 Laser Plummet ................. .......[...]

222 TPS1200 Index O OMNI drive ....... ................................................... 22 ON ....................................................................... 33 Operating Temperature SmartAntenna .............................................. 185 Output Power Communication side cover ........................... 187 GFU17 clip-on-housing [...]

Index TPS1200 223 R R100 ............................................................ 14, 142 R300 ............................................................ 14, 142 RadioHandle Container contents ......................................... 26 Description ..................................................... 16 LED indicators ......................[...]

224 TPS1200 Index SmartStation Communication side cover ............................. 16 Components ................................................... 16 Container contents ................................... 26, 27 Description ..................................................... 15 Graphical overview ......................................... 30 [...]

Index TPS1200 225 T Technical Data . ................................................. 168 Telescope .......................................................... 198 Temperature Battery Internal Operating ................................................ 202 Storage ................................................... 202 Bluetooth Operating ..........[...]

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