Leica Geosystems RX1200 User manual

GPS1200
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

IGPS1200
Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "7 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product identifica-
tion
The model and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this informa-
tion when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service
workshop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________
Software-Version: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows (registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation)
• Bluetooth (registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.)
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Type Description
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury and/or appreciable material, financial and environmental
damage.
)Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 1-1
2 Description of the System 2-1
3 User Interface 3-1
4 Operation 4-1
5 Reference Station 5-1
6 Care and Transport 6-1
7 Safety Directions 7-1
8 Technical Data 8-1
Index i-1

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How to Use this Manual
1 How to Use this Manual
)It is recommended to set-up the product while reading through this manual.
Path Main Menu: Manage...\Data stands for this working sequence:
From the Main Menu select Manage... and then select Data.
Screen CONFIGURE General Menu describes the name of the screen.
Page Screens can have more than one page. Units page describes a specific page of a
screen. For example: ’...in CONFIGURE Units & Formats, Units page...’.
Fields and options Fields displayed on the screen are described as <Coord System:> or <Coord
System: Swiss>, if ’Swiss’ is the selected coordinate system.
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
)Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are
not explained.
Validity of this
manual
• This manual applies to all GPS1200 instruments. Differences between the
various models are marked and described.

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• The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or RX1220 and with touch screen function-
ality as RX1210T or RX1220T. The names RX1210 and RX1220 are used
throughout the manual and may also represent the T models. Only use the
supplied stylus on the touch screens of the T models.
Illustrations For the purpose of the illustrations, a GX1230 model has been selected which is
representative for all models.
Available docu-
mentation Name of docu-
mentation
Description
GPS1200 User
Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the instrument to a
basic level are contained in this User Manual. Provides an
overview of the system together with technical data and safety
directions.
Name of docu-
mentation
Description
GPS1200 System
Field Manual
Describes the general working of the system in standard use.
Intended as a quick reference field guide.

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How to Use this Manual
Format of the docu-
mentation
The GPS1200 CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. All
manuals are also available in printed form except for the GPS1200 Technical Refer-
ence Manual.
GPS1200 Applica-
tion Programs
Field Manual
Describes specific onboard application programs in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
GPS1200 Tech-
nical Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the system and program func-
tions. Included are detailed descriptions of special soft-
ware/hardware settings and software/hardware functions
intended for technical specialists.
Name of docu-
mentation
Description

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Description of the System
2 Description of the System
In this chapter Topic Page
2.1 System Components 2-2
2.2 Container Contents 2-5
2.3 Receiver Components 2-8
2.4 System Concept 2-9