Leica Geosystems RX1200 User manual

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

2RX1200
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.: _______________

Introduction RX1200 3
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.

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Keys Two different types of keys can be found on the instrument. These are fixed keys
and softkeys.
Example 2: In REFLINE Define Reference, Reference page, <Task: XX
Line> indicates that the explanation provided is valid for the
options <Task: Measure to Line>, <Task: Stake to Line> and
<Task: Gridstake Line>.
Type Description
Fixed keys Keys which can be pressed on the keyboard, for example:
• Function keys F1-F6.
• Function keys F7-F12.
• Alphanumeric keys.
•ESC, USER, PROG, CE, ENTER, SHIFT.
• Arrow keys.
Softkeys Displayed on the screen, can be selected by using the
assigned fixed key. For example CONT (F1). The assigned
fixed key is shown in brackets.

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How to Use this Manual
)Throughout the manual, stepwise instructions are used. Keys to be pressed within
these instructions are indicated, such as ENTER, CONT (F1) or SHIFT INDIV (F5).
Index The index is at the end 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 RX1200 instruments. Differences between the various
models are marked and described.
• The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as
RX1210T, RX1220T, RX1250 X, RX1250 T. The names RX1210 and RX1220
are used throughout the manual and may also represent the touch screen
models. Only use the supplied stylus on the screens of the touch screen models.

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Available
documentation
General description
Name of
documentation
Description
User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to
a basic level are contained in the User Manual. Provides
an overview of the product together with technical data
and safety directions.
Name of
documentation
Description
System Field Manual Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
Applications Field
Manual
Describes specific onboard application programs in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
The RoadRunner application program is described in a
separate manual.
Technical Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and program
functions. Included are detailed descriptions of special
software/hardware settings and software/hardware func-
tions intended for technical specialists.

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How to Use this Manual
Available documentation depending on use case
Format of the
documentation
The TPS1200 CD and GPS1200 CD contain the entire documentation in electronic
format. The User Manual is available in printed form.
Use case User Manual System Field
Manual
Applications
Field Manual
Technical
Reference
Manual
for for for for
TPS TPS1200 TPS1200 TPS1200 TPS1200
TPS RCS RX1200 TPS1200 TPS1200 TPS1200
GPS GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200
GPS SmartRover RX1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200

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Description of the System
2 Description of the System
2.1 Terminology
Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be found in this manual:
RX1200 controller Description
Term Description
TPS Total Station Positioning System
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System (generic term for satellite based
navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, SBAS)
RCS Remote Control Surveying
LGO LEICA Geo Office
Type Description
RX1200 This is a collective term describing the various models of the
multi-purpose controller.

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Available models
For TPS, a component of RCS is RX1200. TPS1200 instruments
can be used with these controllers and radio modems (Radio-
Handle or TCPS27) to form RCS.
For GPS, these controllers can be used with GPS instruments.
RX1250 can replace RX1210/RX1220 but not vice versa.
Models Touch screen Radio module Internal battery CompactFlash card Bluetooth Windows CE Application For GPS For TPS
RX1210 - - - - - - GX1200 -
RX1210T 9- - - - - GX1200 -
RX1220T 999- - - GX1200 RCS
RX1250 X 9-9999SmartAntenna
or GX1200
-
Type Description

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Description of the System
Holders Two types of holders exist. The type of holder to be used depends on the RX1200
model.
RX1250 T 9 9999SmartPole
Models Touch screen Radio module Internal battery CompactFlash card Bluetooth Windows CE Application For GPS For TPS
Type Description
GHT39 • To mount RX1200 on a GLS11 prism pole or on an antenna
pole.
• For TPS RCS and GPS applications.
• Can be reversed so that it is mounted on the left hand side of
the pole.
GHT56 • To mount RX1250 on an antenna pole or in combination with
GHT57 on a tripod.

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Radio modem For TPS, a component of RCS is the radio modem, either RadioHandle or TCPS27.
• A clip-on-housing for a device can be attached. Refer to
GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for information on
radios and digital cellular phones.
• A GEB211 or GEB221 battery to power a device in a clip-on-
housing can be attached.
• For GPS and TPS applications.
• Can be reversed so that it is mounted on the left hand side of
the pole.
Type Description
Type Description
RadioHandle This is both an integrated radio modem with attached antenna and
instrument carry handle.
TCPS27 Leica external radio modem with attached antenna.
TCPS27B TCPS27 set to operate as a base radio.
TCPS27R TCPS27 set to operate as a remote radio.

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Description of the System
RCS accessories For TPS, the following accessories for RCS can be stored in the transport container:
Type Description
GRZ4 360° prism Enables omnidirectional distance measurement to the target.
Does not require to be aligned to the instrument for measure-
ments to be made.
GRZ101 360° mini
prism and GRZ101
adapter
Lighter smaller version of the GRZ4 360° prism. Can be
mounted to a GLS11 prism pole retaining the correct height
scale of the pole. This prism is not recommended for use with
the PowerSearch function.
GEB171 external
battery
This large Leica external battery enables continuous opera-
tion of both TPS1200 and TCPS27B for 18 h on a single
charge.
GEB70 external
battery
This small Leica external battery enables continuous opera-
tion of both TPS1200 and TCPS27B for 5 h on a single
charge.
GEB211 internal
battery
This Leica two cell Li-Ion internal battery enables working with
RX1220 for 12 h on a single charge.