Leica Zeno 10 User manual

Leica Zeno 10/Zeno 15
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

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Zeno 10/Zeno 15, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Zeno 10/Zeno 15.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "5 Safety Directions" for further informa-
tion.
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 authorised service work-
shop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
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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Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• SD is a trademark of the SD Card Association
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the Zeno 10 and Zeno 15 GNSS/GIS handhelds. Differences
between the various models are marked and described.
Available
documentation Name Description/Format
Zeno 10/Zeno 15
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.
99
Name Description/Format
Zeno GIS Getting
Started Guide
Describes the general working of the product in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference field
guide.
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* only available as Online Help
Refer to the following resources for all Zeno 10/Zeno 15 documentation/soft-
ware:
• the Leica Zeno GIS DVD
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a
wide range of services, information and training material.
With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever
it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This increases your effi-
ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa-
tion from Leica Geosystems.
Zeno GIS Help *Overall comprehensive help to the product and appli-
cation functions. Included are detailed descriptions of
special software/hardware settings and soft-
ware/hardware functions.
Name Description/Format

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Service Description
myProducts Simply add all Leica Geosystems products that you and your
company own. View detailed information on your products, buy
additional options or Customer Care Packages (CCPs), update your
products with the latest software and keep up-to-date with the
latest documentation.
myService View the service history of your products in Leica Geosystems
Service Centers and detailed information on the services performed
on your products. For your products that are currently in Leica
Geosystems Service Centers view the current service status and the
expected end date of service.
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by your local Leica Geosystems Support Team. View the complete
history of your Support and view detailed information on each
request in case you want to refer to previous support requests.
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Campus - Information, Knowledge, Training. Study the latest online
training material or download training material on your products.
Keep up-to-date with the latest News on your products and
register for Seminars or Courses in your country.

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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 10
1.1 Overview 10
1.2 Terminology 11
1.3 System Concept 13
1.3.1 Software Concept 13
1.3.2 Power Concept 15
1.3.3 Data Storage Concept 16
1.4 CS Components 18
1.4.1 CS10 18
1.4.2 CS15 20
1.5 Docking Station Components 22
2 User Interface 23
2.1 Keyboard 23
2.2 Operating Principles 28
3Operation 29
3.1 Equipment Setup 29

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3.1.1 Fixing the Display Foil to the CS 29
3.1.2 Fixing a Hand Strap to the CS 31
3.1.3 Fixing the Slot Cover to the CS 33
3.1.4 Setting up as Handheld GNSS 34
3.1.5 Setting up the Docking Station 36
3.1.6 Connecting to a Personal Computer 37
3.2 Power Functions 42
3.3 Batteries 44
3.3.1 Operating Principles 44
3.3.2 Changing the Battery 45
3.3.3 Charging the Battery 47
3.4 Working with the Memory Device 49
3.5 LED Indicators on CS10/CS15 53
3.6 Using the Digital Camera 56
4 Care and Transport 58
4.1 Transport 58
4.2 Storage 59
4.3 Cleaning and Drying 60
5 Safety Directions 61
5.1 General Introduction 61

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5.2 Intended Use 62
5.3 Limits of Use 64
5.4 Responsibilities 65
5.5 Hazards of Use 67
5.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 73
5.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 76
6 Technical Data 79
6.1 CS10/CS15 Technical Data 79
6.2 GS05/GS06 Technical Data 84
6.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 84
6.2.2 Accuracy 86
6.2.3 Technical Data 87
6.3 Antennas Technical Data 90
6.4 Conformity to National Regulations 93
6.4.1 CS10 93
6.4.2 CS15 95
7 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 97
Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets 99
Index 102

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1 Description of the System
1.1 Overview
System
components
CS10
GS05
GS06
CS15
CS_028

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1.2 Terminology
CS general
description
CS is a collective term describing the various models (CS10/CS15) of the multi-
purpose field controller.
Zeno general
description
Zeno is a collective term describing the various models (Zeno 10/Zeno 15) of the
Leica Zeno GNSS/GIS handhelds:
• Leica Zeno 10: GNSS/GIS handheld consisting of CS10 field controller and GS05
GNSS cap.
• Leica Zeno 15: GNSS/GIS handheld consisting of CS15 field controller and GS06
GNSS cap.

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CS available
models
*1 removable
Model Touch screen Colour display Internal battery*1 SD card CompactFlash card Bluetooth Windows CE
CS10 9999999
CS15 9999999
)Use the supplied stylus on the screens of the touch screen.

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1.3 System Concept
1.3.1 Software Concept
Software for all CS
models
Software upload )Uploading CS firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least
75% full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the battery during
the upload process.
Software type Description
CS firmware This software includes:
(CS_xx.fw) - The language-specific version of Windows CE.
- The basic functionality of the CS.
Software for Description
All CS models The software is stored in the flash RAM of the CS field
controller. The software can be uploaded onto an Leica SD
card, Leica CompactFlash card or a USB stick.

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CS firmware update instructions
• Download the most recent CS firmware file from
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Intro-
duction".
• Connect the CS field controller to your PC. Refer to
"3.1.6 Connecting to a Personal Computer".
• Copy CS firmware file onto a folder on the Leica SD card,
Leica CompactFlash card or USB stick.
• Tap the Loader icon from the desktop, to run the Loader
application.
• Browse to the directory into which you copied CS
firmware file, select it and start the upload.
• A message will appear when the upload is complete.
)Ensure that a Leica SD card or a Leica CF card is
inserted into the CS field controller before starting
the upload.
Software for Description

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1.3.2 Power Concept
General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-
mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options Model Power supply
all CS models Internally via GEB211/GEB212 battery, or
Externally via docking station, or
Externally via GEV235 cable, or
Externally via GDC221 car adapter
If an external power supply is connected and the internal
battery is inserted, then the external power is used.

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1.3.3 Data Storage Concept
Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card, Compact-
Flash card, USB stick or internal memory.
Memory device
)While other SD cards or CompactFlash cards can be used, Leica Geosystems
recommends to only use Leica SD cards or Leica CompactFlash cards and is
not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a
non-Leica card.
)Removing the SD card, CompactFlash card or USB stick while the CS field controller is
turned on can cause loss of data. Only remove the SD card, CompactFlash card or USB
stick or unplug connecting cables when the CS field controller is switched off.
SD card: All CS field controllers have an SD card slot fitted as standard.
An SD card can be inserted and removed.
Available capacity: 256 MB, 1 GB.
CompactFlash card: All CS field controllers have a CF card slot fitted as standard.
A CompactFlash card can be inserted and removed.
Available capacity: 256 MB, 1 GB.
USB stick: All CS field controllers have a USB port fitted as standard.
Internal memory: All CS field controllers have an internal memory fitted as
standard. Available capacity: 1 GB.

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Transfer data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "3.1.6 Connecting to a Personal
Computer".
)CompactFlash cards and SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied
by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor.

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1.4 CS Components
1.4.1 CS10
Upside of CS10
a) Slot Cover
b) Screen
c) Keyboard
d) Port cover
e) Power socket
f) USB A Host port
g) Docking station contacts
h) LEMO port (USB and serial)
i) USB Mini port
j) DSUB9 port
CS_001
b
a
c
d
f
e
g
h
i
j

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Underside of CS10
)A Bluetooth port is included inside to facilitate connectivity to a digital
cellular phone.
a) Hand strap bottom clips
b) Hand strap
c) Battery compartment
d) Digital camera
e) Hand strap top clips
f) Slots
g) Slot cover
h) Stylus
i) GS05 contacts
j) CompactFlash card slot
k) SD card slot
a
b
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
c
d
CS_008
SD
CF

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1.4.2 CS15
Upside of CS15
a) Slot cover
b) Screen
c) Keyboard
d) Port cover
e) Power socket
f) USB A Host port
g) Docking station contacts
h) LEMO port (USB and serial)
i) USB Mini port
j) DSUB9 port
CS_002
f
e
g
h
i
j
b
a
c
d