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.
Product identification The type and the 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.
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: _________________________
Serial No.: _________________________
Type Description
)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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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.
XX

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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