Leica iCON grade iCP42 User manual

Leica iCON grade iCP42
User Manual
Version 2.0
English

2iCON grade iCP42, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on your purchase of the iCP42.
The iCP42 is an ideal tool for increasing productivity in all aspects of the construction
earthmoving industry.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the
system and operating it. Refer to "8 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
To ensure safety when using the system, please also observe the directions and instructions
contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the:
• Machine manufacturer and
• System manufacturer.
Product
identification
The type and serial number of your products are indicated on the label on the base of the
unit.
Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when
you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop.
Type: iCP42 Serial No.: _________________________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • GSM is a trademark owned by the GSM Association.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this manual This manual applies to the iCON grade iCP42.
To use the iCP42 efficiently it’s inalienable to refer to the manual provided together with the
software running on the iCP42.
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.

4iCON grade iCP42, Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Product Overview 8
1.1 Product Description and Features 8
1.2 Container Contents 11
2 Commissioning 12
2.1 Installation 12
2.2 Installation a SIM Card/USB-Stick 14
2.3 Inspection Prior to Commissioning 15
2.4 Commissioning 15
3Operation 16
3.1 Pre-power up checks 16
3.1.1 Best operation practice for Grader Systems 17
3.1.2 Mast orientation 18
3.1.3 Mast orientation Dual GNSS Grader 19
3.1.4 No Articulation, circle center shift, or wheel lean on Grader 20
3.1.5 Grader blade cushioning off 22
3.1.6 Blade rotation on Dozer 23
3.2 Select the Input Source 25
3.3 Setting a Reference Height 29
3.4 Using the MUS1300 Tri-Sonic Sensor 31
3.4.1 Installation and Set Up Tri-Sonic Sensor 35
3.4.2 Operation with the Tri-Sonic Sensor 37
3.4.3 Swap Function 40

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3.5 Using the Laser Sensor 41
3.6 SP14 Sensor 43
3.7 3D Sensors 45
3.8 Setting the Value for Gain and Deadband 47
3.9 Sensor Calibration Wizard 50
43DRunMode 57
4.1 3D Run screen (GPS) 57
4.2 Storing Points 59
4.3 Auto logging function 60
4.4 Avoidance zones 66
4.5 Vertical Offset 69
4.6 Blade reference point and hydraulic control point 71
4.7 Selecting Blade reference point and Hydraulic control point 71
4.8 Blade wear compensation 72
4.9 Screen Settings 75
4.10 Other Settings 76
4.11 Working with Terrain Models (TIN Models) 77
4.11.1 Guide Line 77
4.11.2 Hold Slope 79
4.12 Working with MBS (Volume Calculation Model) 82
4.12.1 Selecting a Guide Line 82
4.12.2 Holding Slopes 83
4.13 Working with String Line Models 86
4.14 Monitor Screen 92
4.15 Transferring Files via USB 93
4.16 Selecting Projects and Reference Models 94
4.17 Localisation Settings (Coordinate Systems) 96
4.18 iCON telematics 101

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5 TPS Machine Guidance 103
5.1 Search Screen 104
5.2 Search Methods 105
5.3 Target Snap / Exclusion List 107
5.4 Vertical TPS Widget 108
5.5 Settings and TPS Information 109
5.6 Quick Search 110
5.7 Set up Communication between TPS and iCON 3D 111
6 iCON gps 80 112
6.1 The iCON gps 80 GNSS receiver 112
7 Care and Transport 121
7.1 General Notices 121
7.2 Transport 121
7.3 Storage 122
7.4 Cleaning and Drying 122
8 Safety Directions 123
8.1 General 123
8.2 Intended Use 123
8.3 Limits of Use 124
8.4 Responsibilities 124
8.5 Hazards of Use 126
8.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 130
8.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 132

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9 Technical Data 134
9.1 iCON grade iCP42 Technical Data 134
9.2 Conformity to National Regulations 136
10 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 138

8iCON grade iCP42, Product Overview
1ProductOverview
1.1 Product Description and Features
General The iCP42 has a key pad and touch screen for user input. The display is a 7" wide screen and
has state of the art brightness, making it possible to use in sunny environments.
The rugged IP56 enclosure is designed for harsh environments.
Power Supply and
Communication
For utmost reliability in harsh and dusty environment, no connecting cables or power supply
plugs are used at the iCP42.
"Cradle" will be used as a short form for MMB1300 cradle throughout this manual.
• The iCP42 is wirelessly powered over the cradle via induction.
• Data are transferred wirelessly via IR between the MMB1300 cradle and the iCP42.
• The iCP42 has WLAN hardware support (for future use).
• On the bottom of the iCP42 are connectors for SIM card and USB.

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iCON grade iCP42
• Do not cover the IR-Port for data transfer as this can lead to a transfer interruption.
• Both, the HSPA and the WiFi antenna are not attached to the iCP42 when delivered.
• To store the iCON grade iCP42 inside the transport case both antennas must be
detached.
a) Keypad
b) 7" LCD wide screen display
c) WiFi antenna
d) IR-Port for data transfer
e) HSPA antenna
f) Reverse SMA Connectors
g) Ventilation cap
h) SIM card connector
i) USB 2.0 connector
j) Cover for communication ports
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Warning This product may be installed on building machinery only by an appropriately trained and
qualified specialist.
Warning Unauthorised modification of machines by mounting the product may alter the function and
safety of the machine.
Precautions:
Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer. If no appropriate instruction is avail-
able, ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting the product.

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1.2 Container Contents
Container for instru-
ment and delivered
accessories
a) iCON grade iCP42
b) User Manual
c) WiFi antenna
d) HSPA antenna
e) Transport case
f) USB memory stick
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12iCON grade iCP42, Commissioning
2 Commissioning
2.1 Installation
Installation informa-
tion
The iCP42 is ready to use when delivered from factory, no installation procedure is needed.
To get the iCP42 started complete the following steps:
1. Snap iCP42 onto cradle.
To connect the iCP42 to the cradle:
1. Put the iCP42 on the holding hooks in the
bottom of the cradle.
2. Then snap the iCP42 onto the cradle by
pressing it towards the cradle.
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2. Turn iCP42 on.
To turn the iCP42 on and off, use the power
switch on the right side of the cradle. This is
the master switch for the entire system.
Removing the iCP42 will also turn off
the power.
To release the iCP42 simply press the
release key at the bottom of the
cradle and pull the iCP42 towards you
and then lift it up.
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2.2 Installation a SIM Card/USB-Stick
Insert and remove a
SIM card/USB-Stick
step-by-step
Follow the step-by-step instructions to install a SIM card/USB-Stick.
To remove the SIM card/USB-Stick place the instrument on a stable surface first. Then
follow the following instructions in reverse order.
Place the instrument onto a stable surface. (Not illustrated)
Step Description
1. Rotate the ring to the left.
2. Pull the ring to open the protection cap.
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2.3 Inspection Prior to Commissioning
Inspection 1. Check that the cradle on/off switch is put into off position.
2. Check that the iCP42 is readily snapped into the cradle.
3. Check that the cradle LEDs are operating normally.
• The top led should blink to show that messages are being transmitted from the CAN
bus over the IR link.
• The middle LED should blink to show that messages are being received from the CAN
bus over the IR link.
• The bottom LED should remain on to show that the cradle has sufficient power.
2.4 Commissioning
Power supply The iCP42 is powered in the following way:
• Induction based power through the backside of the iCP42 facing the cradle.
3. Orientate the SIM card as illustrated.
4. Insert the SIM card into the card slot and push it in until it locks in place.
5. Insert the USB-Stick into the USB slot and push it in until it locks in place.
Step Description

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3Operation
3.1 Pre-power up checks
State of the machine Before the system is powered up, please check the state of the machine to make sure that
it is configured to function correctly.
Check and set When? To learn how, see …
Mast perpendicular to wheel-
base.
For Graders without mast
slope sensor, and for Dozers,
every time the blade changes
attack angle (pitch).
"3.1.2 Mast orientation"
No articulation and circle side
shift on Grader.
Every time a job is to be made
with a single elevation sensor
+ cross slope sensor on a
Grader.
"3.1.4 No Articulation, circle
center shift, or wheel lean on
Grader"
Turn Grader blade cushioning
off.
Every time you want to use
automatic controls on a
Grader.
"3.1.5 Grader blade cush-
ioning off"
Dozer blade square. Every time you begin a job
with a single elevation sensor
+ cross slope sensor on a
Dozer
"3.2 Select the Input Source"

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3.1.1 Best operation practice for Grader Systems
Tips for best perfor-
mance
Below you will find a list of things that will help achieve the best results when operating a
Grader system.
• Ensure that mast is perpendicular to the wheelbase, or use a mast slope sensor.
• Keep the circle centred under the goose-neck.
• Do not lean the wheels.
• Do not articulate the machine.
• Where possible, move the machine in one direction only; do not turn around.
• Where possible, set the blade rotation and leave it in the same position.
• Where possible, run with the slope sensor trailing, not leading.
When using Dual GNSS Grader with mast slope, these limitations are not present. Refer to
"3.1.3 Mast orientation Dual GNSS Grader" for more information.

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3.1.2 Mast orientation
Mast orientation For Dozers and Graders without mast slope sensor, you must make sure that the mast is at
the “as measured” position (that is, the position the mast or masts were in during the mast
measure up).
On a Dozer this means that the mast should not be mechanically sloped. If for some reason
the mast is actually mechanically sloped, a new mast measure up must be done.
On a Grader the blade should be tipped back towards its end stop, if that was the original
measure position.

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3.1.3 Mast orientation Dual GNSS Grader
Description For the best grading results the following guidelines should be observed:
• The closest that either of the GNSS antenna should get to the swivel is a distance that
is not less than 1/3 the distance from swivel to hydraulic cylinders.
For example, if the distance from swivel to hydraulic cylinders is 1.8 m (6 ft), the GNSS
antenna should not get closer than 0.6 m (2 ft) to the swivel.
• The GNSS antennas should be outside the red area.
a) Swivel
b) A-frame length from swivel to
hydraulic cylinders
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3.1.4 No Articulation, circle center shift, or wheel lean on Grader
Articulation, circle
Centershift, and wheel
lean
For Grader systems that rely on the cross slope sensor, and a single elevation sensor, you
must make sure that the machine is not articulated and that there is no side shift applied
to the circle. The front wheels must be upright (not leaned).
This is not an issue for Dual GNSS Grader with mast slope sensor.
Okay Articulated