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.
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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

Table of Contents GPS1200 5
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