Leica GPS1200 Series Product manual

Leica GPS1200
Technical Reference Manual
Version 5.0
English

2GPS1200Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 Series instrument.
)To use the product in a permitted manner, please refer to the detailed safety directions in the
User Manual.
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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.
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the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.

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Validity of this manual • This manual applies to all GPS1200 instruments. Differences between the various
models are marked and described.
• The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as RX1210T,
RX1250X, RX1250Xc, RX1250T or RX1250Tc. The name RX1210 is 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.
Illustrations For the purpose of the illustrations, a GX1230 model has been selected which is represent-
ative for all models.
Available
documentation Name Description Format
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.
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Refer to the following resources for all GPS1200 documentation and software:
• the SmartWorx DVD
• http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads
Name Description Format
System Field Manual Describes the general working of the product in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference
field guide.
X
Application Programs
Field Manual
Describes specific onboard application
programs in standard use. Intended as a quick
reference field guide. The RoadRunner applica-
tion program is described in a separate manual.
XX
Technical Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and
program functions. Included are detailed
descriptions of special software/hardware
settings and software/hardware functions
intended for technical specialists.
X

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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Equipment Setup 26
1.1 Receiver Ports 26
1.2 Post-Processed Static Reference on Pillar 30
1.3 Post-Processed Static Reference on Tripod 34
1.4 Post-Processed Kinematic, Pole and Minipack 38
1.5 Post-Processed Kinematic, All-on-Pole - Option 1 44
1.6 Post-Processed Kinematic, All-on-Pole - Option 2 48
1.7 Real-Time Reference, Single Tripod 51
1.8 Real-Time Reference, Two Tripods 55
1.9 Real-Time Reference using SmartAntenna, RX1250 and GHT56 59
1.10 SmartRover - External Radio 63
1.11 SmartRover - External Radio, Maximized Radio Coverage 67
1.12 Real-Time Rover, Pole and Minipack 71
1.13 Real-Time Rover, All-on-Pole - Option 1 77
1.14 Real-Time Rover, All-on-Pole - Option 2 80
1.15 Using the Minipack 83
1.16 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level on the Tribrach 86
2 Antenna Heights 90
2.1 Overview 90
2.2 Mechanical Reference Planes, MRP 93

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2.3 Determining Antenna Heights 95
2.3.1 Pillar Setup 95
2.3.2 Tripod Setup 100
2.3.3 Pole Setup 103
2.4 Measuring Slope Antenna Heights 105
3 Using GPS1200 without RX1200 108
4 Using RX1250 112
4.1 Overview 112
4.2 Switching between Leica software and Windows CE desktop 113
4.3 Sleep Mode 115
4.4 Configuring Interfaces 116
4.4.1 Overview 116
4.4.2 Configuring SmartAntenna Interface 117
4.4.3 Configuring Clip-On Interface 119
5 Receiver Protection with PIN 120
6 Configurable Keys 126
6.1 Hot Keys 126
6.2 USER Key 128
7 Main Menu 130
7.1 Main Menu Functions 130
7.2 Survey 133
7.3 Programs... 134
7.4 Manage... 136
7.5 Convert... 138
7.6 Config... 139
7.7 Tools... 140

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8 Manage...\Jobs 142
8.1 Overview 142
8.2 Accessing Job Management 143
8.3 Creating a New Job 145
8.4 Editing a Job 149
8.5 Managing Job Codes 152
9 Manage...\Data 156
9.1 Overview 156
9.2 Accessing Data Management 157
9.3 Point Management 162
9.3.1 Terminology 162
9.3.2 Creating a New Point 172
9.3.3 Editing a Point 176
9.3.4 Mean Page 181
9.4 Line/Area Management 188
9.4.1 Overview 188
9.4.2 Creating a New Line/Area 189
9.4.3 Editing a Line/Area 193
9.4.4 Working Example 196
9.5 Data Log 199
9.6 Point Sorting and Filters 202
9.6.1 Sorting and Filters for Points, Lines and Areas 202
9.6.2 Point, Line and Area Code Filter 211
9.6.3 Stakeout Filter 213

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10 Manage...\Codelists 216
10.1 Terminology 216
10.2 Overview 223
10.3 Accessing Codelist Management 224
10.4 Creating/Editing a Codelist 226
10.5 Managing Codes 227
10.5.1 Accessing MANAGE Codes 227
10.5.2 Creating a New Code 230
10.5.3 Editing a Code 233
10.6 Managing Code Groups 234
11 Coding 236
11.1 Overview 236
11.2 Thematical Coding 239
11.2.1 Thematical Coding with Codelist 239
11.2.2 Thematical Coding without Codelist 244
11.3 Free Coding 246
11.3.1 Free Coding Using a Codelist 246
11.3.2 Free Coding with Direct Input 250
11.4 Quick Coding 252
11.5 Code and Attribute Mismatch 256
11.5.1 Code Mismatch 256
11.5.2 Attribute Mismatch 258
12 Linework 260
12.1 Overview 260
12.2 Performing Linework 261
12.3 Combining Linework and Coding 266

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13 Manage...\Coordinate Systems 274
13.1 Overview 274
13.2 Terminology 277
13.3 Accessing Coordinate System Management 280
13.4 Coordinate Systems 283
13.4.1 Creating a New Coordinate System 283
13.4.2 Editing a Coordinate System 285
13.5 Transformations 287
13.5.1 Accessing Transformation Management 287
13.5.2 Creating a New Transformation 290
13.5.3 Editing a Transformation 292
13.6 Ellipsoids 293
13.6.1 Accessing Ellipsoid Management 293
13.6.2 Creating a New Ellipsoid 295
13.6.3 Editing an Ellipsoid 296
13.7 Projections 297
13.7.1 Accessing Projection Management 297
13.7.2 Creating a New Projection 302
13.7.3 Editing a Projection 303
13.8 Geoid Models 304
13.8.1 Overview 304
13.8.2 Accessing Geoid Model Management 306
13.8.3 Creating a New Geoid Model from the CompactFlash
Card / Internal Memory 308
13.9 CSCS Models 309

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14 Manage...\Configuration Sets 310
14.1 Overview 310
14.2 Accessing Configuration Set Management 311
14.3 Creating a New Configuration Set 313
14.3.1 Initial Steps 313
14.3.2 Configuration Set for Static Operations 315
14.3.3 Configuration Set for Post-Processed Kinematic Operations 318
14.3.4 Configuration Set for Real-Time Reference Operations 321
14.3.5 Configuration Set for Real-Time Rover Operations 324
14.4 Editing a Configuration Set 327
15 Manage...\Antennas 330
15.1 Overview 330
15.2 Accessing Antenna Management 331
15.3 Creating a New Antenna 333
15.4 Editing an Antenna 335
16 Convert...\Export Data from Job 336
16.1 Overview 336
16.2 Accessing the Data Export Functionality 338
16.3 Exporting Data from a Job to a Custom ASCII Format 339
16.4 Exporting Data from a Job to another Device 342
17 Convert...\Import Data to Job 344
17.1 Overview 344
17.2 Accessing the Data Import Functionality 349
17.3 Importing Data in ASCII Format 350
17.4 Importing Data in GSI Format 352
17.5 Importing Data in DXF Format 354

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18 Convert...\Copy Points Between Jobs 356
19 Config...\Survey Settings... 358
19.1 ID Templates 358
19.1.1 Overview 358
19.1.2 Accessing ID Template Configuration 360
19.1.3 Creating a New ID Template 362
19.1.4 Editing an ID Template 366
19.1.5 Deleting an ID Template 368
19.1.6 Working Example 369
19.2 Display Settings 372
19.3 Coding & Linework 378
19.4 Quality Control Settings 384
19.5 Logging of Raw Obs 387
19.6 Point Occupation Settings 393
19.6.1 Configuration of Point Occupation Settings 393
19.6.2 Working Example 405
19.7 Seismic Recording 407
19.8 Ring Buffer 410
19.8.1 Overview 410
19.8.2 Configuring and Using a Ring Buffer 412
20 Config...\Instrument Settings... 416
20.1 Antenna & Antenna Heights 416
20.2 Satellite Settings 419
20.3 Time Zone 424
20.4 Instrument ID 426
20.5 Set NET Parameters 428

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21 Config...\General Settings... 432
21.1 Wizard Mode 432
21.2 Hot Keys & User Menu 434
21.3 Units & Formats 438
21.4 Language 446
21.5 Display, Beeps, Text 448
21.6 Start Up & Power Down 452
22 Config...\Interfaces... - General 460
22.1 Overview 460
22.2 Accessing Configuration Interfaces 461
22.3 Real-Time 464
22.3.1 Overview 464
22.3.2 Configuration without Real-Time Interface 466
22.3.3 Configuration of a Reference Real-Time Interface 467
22.3.4 Configuration of a Rover Real-Time Interface 479
22.3.5 Configuration with Digital Cellular Phone and Radio 493
22.3.6 Configuration of SBAS 494
22.3.7 Configuration of GGA Message Sending for Reference
Network Applications 497
22.4 ASCII Input 501
22.4.1 Overview 501
22.4.2 Configuration of an ASCII Input Interface 502
22.4.3 Configuration of Annotations 504
22.4.4 Configuration of a Command to the Device 506
22.4.5 Working Example 1 507
22.4.6 Working Example 2 510
22.5 NMEA Out 513

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22.6 Export Job 521
22.7 Hidden Point 524
22.8 Tilt 532
22.9 Meteo 536
22.10 SmartAntenna 537
22.11 Internet 540
22.12 PPS Output 544
22.13 Event Input 547
22.14 External Oscillator 550
22.15 ASCII Remote 553
22.16 Remote 556
23 Configuration of Devices 560
23.1 Devices 560
23.1.1 Overview 560
23.1.2 Digital Cellular Phones 561
23.1.3 Modems 564
23.1.4 Radios 566
23.1.5 RS232 568
23.1.6 SMARTgate 569
23.1.7 Hidden Point Measurement Devices 570
23.1.8 GPRS / Internet Devices 572
23.2 Accessing CONFIGURE Devices / CONFIGURE GPRS Internet
Devices 574
23.3 Creating a New Device 577
23.4 Editing a Device 581

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24 Config...\Interfaces... - Controlling Devices 582
24.1 Digital Cellular Phones 582
24.1.1 Overview 582
24.1.2 Configuring a GSM Connection 584
24.1.3 Configuring a CDMA Connection 587
24.2 Modems 590
24.3 Radios 592
24.4 RS232 595
24.5 SMARTgate Boxes 597
24.6 Hidden Point Measurement Devices 599
24.7 GPRS / Internet Devices 601
24.8 Internet / Ethernet 603
24.9 Scanning Reference Stations 607
24.10 Configuring the Stations to Dial 609
24.10.1 Overview 609
24.10.2 Accessing CONFIGURE Stations to Dial 610
24.10.3 Creating a New Station to Dial 612
24.10.4 Editing a Station to Dial 614
24.11 Configuring the Server to Connect 615
24.11.1 Overview 615
24.11.2 Accessing CONFIGURE Server to Connect 616
24.11.3 Creating a New Server 618
24.11.4 Editing a Server to Connect 619
25 Tools...\Format Memory Device 620
26 Tools...\Transfer Objects... 622

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27 Tools...\Upload System Files... 626
27.1 Application Programs 626
27.2 System Languages 628
27.3 Instrument Firmware 630
28 Tools...\Calculator 632
28.1 Overview 632
28.2 Accessing the Calculator 633
28.3 Configuring the Calculator 634
28.4 Using the Calculator 636
28.4.1 RPN Mode 636
28.4.2 Standard Mode 639
28.4.3 Description of Softkeys 642
28.4.4 Calling and Closing the Calculator from an Input Field
for Numeric Characters 647
29 Tools...\File Viewer 650
30 Tools...\Licence Keys 654
31 STATUS 658
31.1 STATUS Functions 658
31.2 STATUS: Survey... 660
31.2.1 Satellite Status 660
31.2.2 Real-Time Status 665
31.2.3 Current Position 676
31.2.4 Logging Status 680
31.2.5 Occupation Information Status 685
31.3 STATUS: Battery & Memory 688

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31.4 STATUS: System Information 692
31.5 STATUS: Interfaces... 694
31.5.1 Real-Time Input 694
31.5.2 ASCII Input 695
31.5.3 Tilt 697
31.5.4 Meteo 699
31.5.5 SmartAntenna 700
31.5.6 Internet 701
31.5.7 Event Input 702
31.5.8 Remote Interfaces 704
31.6 Bluetooth 706
32 MapView Interactive Display Feature 708
32.1 Overview 708
32.2 Accessing MapView 710
32.3 Configuring MapView 713
32.4 MapView Components 718
32.4.1 Softkeys 718
32.4.2 Screen Area 720
32.4.3 Toolbar 722
32.4.4 Point Symbols 723
32.5 Map Mode 724
32.5.1 MapView in Map Mode 724
32.5.2 Selecting Points, Lines and Areas 726
32.6 Plot Mode - MapView Screen Area 730
32.7 Survey Mode 735
32.7.1 MapView in Survey Mode 735
32.7.2 MapView in Staking Out Survey Mode 737
32.7.3 Selecting Lines and Areas 740

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33 Update Setups 742
33.1 Terminology 742
33.2 Procedure of Updating Setups 744
34 NTRIP via Internet 748
34.1 Overview 748
34.2 Configuring a Real-Time Rover for Using NTRIP Service 752
34.2.1 Configuring an Access to the Internet 752
34.2.2 Configuring to Connect to a Server 755
34.2.3 Using the NTRIP Service with a Real-Time Rover 758
34.3 Configuring a GRX1200 Pro/GRX1200 GG Pro for Connecting a
NTRIP Server 761
35 Reference Station 766
36 Application Programs - General 768
36.1 Overview 768
36.2 Accessing the Application Programs Menu 770
37 COGO 772
37.1 Overview 772
37.2 Accessing COGO 774
37.3 Configuring COGO 783
37.4 COGO Calculation - Inverse Method 789
37.4.1 Inverse Point - Point 789
37.4.2 Inverse Point - Line 793
37.4.3 Inverse Point - Arc 799
37.4.4 Inverse Point - Current Position 806

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37.5 COGO Calculation - Traverse Method 810
37.5.1 Overview 810
37.5.2 Traverse with Azimuth/Bearing 813
37.5.3 Traverse with Angle Right 818
37.6 COGO Calculation - Intersections Method 820
37.6.1 Intersection with Bearing - Bearing 820
37.6.2 Intersection with Bearing - Distance 826
37.6.3 Intersection with Distance - Distance 831
37.6.4 Intersection with By Points 834
37.6.5 Intersection with TPS Observation - TPS Observation 839
37.7 COGO Calculation - Line Calculations Method 843
37.7.1 Line Calculation - Base Point 843
37.7.2 Line Calculation - Offset Point 850
37.7.3 Line Calculation - Segmentation 852
37.8 COGO Calculation - Arc Calculations Method 856
37.8.1 Arc Calculation - Arc Center 856
37.8.2 Arc Calculation - Base Point 862
37.8.3 Arc Calculation - Offset Point 865
37.8.4 Arc Calculation - Segmentation 867
37.9 COGO Calculation - Shift, Rotate & Scale (Manual) Method 868
37.10 COGO Calculation - Shift, Rotate & Scale (Match Pts) Method 882
37.11 COGO Calculation - Area Division 888
37.11.1 Overview 888
37.11.2 Choosing an Area to be Divided 895
37.11.3 Dividing an Area 900
37.11.4 Results of the Area Division 904
37.11.5 Working Example 907
37.12 Selecting a Result from Previous COGO Inverse Calculations 911
37.13 Modifying Values for Azimuths, Distances and Offsets 913

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38 Determine Coordinate System - General 918
38.1 Overview 918
38.2 Accessing Determine Coordinate System 930
38.3 Configuring Determine Coordinate System 933
38.3.1 Configuring Determine Coordinate System - Normal 933
38.3.2 Configuring Determine Coordinate System - One Point
Localisation 939
39 Determine Coordinate System - Normal 946
39.1 Overview 946
39.2 Determining a New Coordinate System 947
39.3 Updating a Coordinate System 960
39.4 Matching Points 961
39.4.1 Overview 961
39.4.2 Selecting a New Pair of Matching Points 962
39.4.3 Editing a Pair of Matching Points 963
39.5 Transformation Results 964
39.5.1 Accessing Transformation Results 964
39.5.2 Results for Onestep and Twostep Transformations 965
39.5.3 Results for Classic 3D Transformation 967
40 Determine Coordinate System - One Point Localisation 970
40.1 Accessing Determine Coordinate System - One Point Localisation 970
40.2 Determine Coordinate System - Onestep Transformation 972
40.3 Determine Coordinate System - Twostep Transformation 984
40.3.1 Twostep Transformation 984
40.3.2 Computing the Grid Scale Factor 997
40.3.3 Computing the Height Scale Factor 999

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40.4 Determine Coordinate System - Classic 3D Transformation 1002
40.5 Computing Required Azimuth 1006
41 Reference Line 1008
41.1 Overview 1008
41.2 Accessing Reference Line 1013
41.3 Configuring Reference Line 1016
41.4 Managing Reference Lines/Arcs 1024
41.4.1 Overview 1024
41.4.2 Manually Entering a Reference Line/Arc 1025
41.4.3 Selecting a Reference Line/Arc from the Job 1031
41.4.4 Defining Reference Line/Arc Offsets 1038
41.4.5 Defining Reference Line/Arc Slopes 1042
41.5 Measuring to a Reference Line/Arc 1045
41.5.1 Measure Points 1045
41.5.2 Working Example 1055
41.6 Staking to a Reference Line/Arc 1059
41.6.1 Stakeout Points 1059
41.6.2 Working Example 1071
41.7 Gridstaking to a Reference Line/Arc 1075
41.7.1 Gridstaking Points 1075
41.7.2 Working Example 1083
42 Reference Plane 1088
42.1 Overview 1088
42.2 Accessing Reference Plane 1092
42.3 Configuring Reference Plane 1095
42.4 Managing Reference Planes 1099
42.5 Measuring Points to a Reference Plane 1107