Leica Geosystems RX1200 User manual

Leica RX1200
User Manual
(Draft Copy Only)
Version 5.0
English

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Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of an RX1200.
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
identification
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information
when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service
workshop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation
• Bluetooth is a 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 10
2 Description of the System 16
2.1 Terminology 16
2.2 System Concept 22
2.2.1 Software Concept 22
2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 27
2.2.3 Power Concept 30
2.3 Transport Containers 32
2.3.1 Container Contents for SmartPole 32
2.3.2 Container Contents for the TPS Instrument 33
2.3.3 Container Contents for the GNSS Receiver 36
2.4 RX1200 Components 38
3 User Interface 40
3.1 Keyboard 40
3.2 Screen 44
3.3 Operating Principles 46
3.4 Icons 47

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4 Operation 50
4.1 Equipment Setup 50
4.1.1 Fixing RX1200 to a Holder, Handstrap or GNSS Receiver 50
4.1.2 Setting up with SmartPole 61
4.1.3 Setting up with the TPS Instrument 62
4.1.4 Setting up with the GNSS Receiver 65
4.2 Batteries 68
4.2.1 Operating Principles 68
4.2.2 RX1220/RX1250 Battery 70
4.2.3 SmartAntenna Battery 72
4.2.4 GHT56 Battery 74
4.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 76
4.4 LED Indicators on SmartAntenna 81
4.5 LED Indicators on GHT56 83
4.6 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices on GHT56 85
4.7 Basic Operation 97
4.8 Licence Keys 103
4.9 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 106
4.10 RX1250 Connections 107
4.10.1 Connection to SmartAntenna 107
4.10.2 Connection to a Digital Cellular Phone 109
4.10.3 Connection to a Personal Computer 111
4.11 Working with the TPS Instrument 117
4.11.1 Working in Remote Mode 117

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4.11.2 Working in Transparent Mode 118
4.11.3 Working in Semi-Transparent Mode 119
5 Local Mode 120
5.1 Accessing the Main Configuration Menu 120
5.2 Overview of the Main Configuration Menu 122
5.3 Choosing a Sensor 123
5.4 Local Settings 125
5.5 Radio Settings 129
5.5.1 Radio Communication Settings 129
5.5.2 Configuring the Radios 134
5.6 Working with a Sensor 136
6 Care and Transport 138
6.1 Transport 138
6.2 Storage 139
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 140
7 Safety Directions 142
7.1 General Introduction 142
7.2 Intended Use 143
7.3 Limits of Use 145
7.4 Responsibilities 146
7.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 148
7.6 End User Licence Agreement EULA 150

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7.7 Hazards of Use 153
7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 159
7.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 162
8 Trouble Shooting 172
9 Technical Data 180
9.1 RX1200 Technical Data 180
9.2 SmartAntenna Technical Data 186
9.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 186
9.2.2 Accuracy 189
9.2.3 Technical Data 191
9.3 GHT56 Technical Data 195
9.4 Conformity to National Regulations 198
9.4.1 RX1220 (RX1220 and RX1220 T) 198
9.4.2 RX1250 (RX1250 X and RX1250 T) 200
9.4.3 GFU16, Bluetooth communication 203
9.4.4 GFU17, Siemens MC45 205
9.4.5 GFU24, Siemens MC75 207
9.4.6 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C 209
9.4.7 SmartAntenna with Bluetooth 211
Appendix A Directory Structure of the Memory Device 214
Appendix B Cables 216

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Index 220

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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.
XX The characters XX are used as place holders for screen names or multiple options
that are all covered by a general description of appearance or functionality.
Example 1: STAKEOUT XX Stakeout indicates that the explanation
provided is valid for the screens STAKEOUT Polar Stakeout
and STAKEOUT Orthogonal Stakeout.