Leica CS20 User manual

Leica CS20
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

CS20, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica CS20.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product Identifica-
tion
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica
Geosystems authorised service workshop.
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
• SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•
Bluetooth
®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the CS20 field controller and CTR20 expansion pack. Differences
between the various models are marked and described.
Available
documentation
Refer to the following resources for all CS20 documentation/software:
• the Leica USB documentation card
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Name Description/Format
CS20 Quick
Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

CS20 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 tech-
nical data and safety directions.
-
Name Description/Format
Leica Captivate
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and apps.
Included are detailed descriptions of special soft-
ware/hardware settings and software/hardware func-
tions intended for technical specialists.
-

CS20, Introduction 3
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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 efficiency
and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest information from
Leica Geosystems.
Service Description
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able to ensure that the instrument is disabled and can no
longer be used.

CS20, Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1SafetyDirections 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 8
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Laser Classification 11
1.6.1 General 11
1.6.2 DISTO 11
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 12
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 13
2 Description of the System 15
2.1 Overview 15
2.2 Terminology 15
2.3 System Concept 16
2.3.1 Software Concept 16
2.3.2 Power Concept 17
2.3.3 Data Storage Concept 17
2.4 CS Components 18
3UserInterface 19
3.1 Keyboard 19
3.2 Operating Principles 21
3.3 LED Indicators on CS20 21
4Operation 22
4.1 Equipment Setup 22
4.1.1 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 22
4.1.2 Fixing a Hand Strap to the CS 23
4.1.3 Fixing the Utility Hook to the CS 24
4.1.4 Replacing the Display Foil on the CS 24
4.1.5 Inserting and Removing a SIM Card 25
4.1.6 Setting Up for Remote Control using CTR20 Expan-
sion Pack 26
4.1.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer 27
4.1.8 Enabling WLAN in Windows EC7 28
4.2 Batteries 29
4.2.1 Operating Principles 29
4.2.2 Changing the Battery 29
4.2.3 Charging the Battery 30
4.3 Power Functions 30
4.4 Working with the Memory Device 31
4.4.1 Working with the SD Card 31
4.4.2 Working with a USB Memory Stick 32
4.5 Using the Digital Camera 32
4.6 Using the Camera Flash Light as Torch 32

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5 Care and Transport 33
5.1 Transport 33
5.2 Storage 33
5.3 Cleaning and Drying 33
6TechnicalData 35
6.1 CS20 Technical Data 35
6.2 CTR20 Technical Data 37
6.3 Conformity to National Regulations 38
6.3.1 CS20 38
6.3.2 CTR20 39
7 Software Licence Agreement 40
Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets 41
A.1 CS20 41

CS20, Safety Directions 6
1SafetyDirections
1.1 General Introduction
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.
About Warning
Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for iden-
tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.
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.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in 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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1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Recording measurements.
• Computing with software.
• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal
from GNSS satellites.
Reasonably forsee-
able misuse
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with recognisable damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without
additional control and safety installations.
1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not
suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.
The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car adapter.
Environment Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions.

CS20, Safety Directions 8
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-
tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible
for the product
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters or lasers are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the
vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this
environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal-
lations and follow their instructions.
WARNING During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions
around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.
WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example
in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.
CAUTION If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is
subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be
damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

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WARNING Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk
of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence, vibration or airstream. This
may result in accident and physical injury.
Precautions:
Attach the external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured
additionally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is
correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely.
WARNING If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
DANGER If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists
near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause
damage, injury and death.
Precautions:
• Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being
struck by lightning.
• Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not use the
product directly under or close to power lines. If it is essential to work in such an
environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations
and follow their instructions.
• If the product has to be permanently mounted in an exposed location, it is advis-
able to provide a lightning conductor system. A suggestion on how to design a
lightning conductor for the product is given below. Always follow the regulations in
force in your country regarding grounding antennas and masts. These installations
must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
• To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes (voltage spikes) cables, for
example for antenna, power source or modem should be protected with appro-
priate protection elements, like a lightning arrester. These installations must be
carried out by an authorised specialist.
• If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain unused and
unattended for a long period, protect your product additionally by unplugging all
systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables, for
example, instrument - antenna.
WARNING During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

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WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metalized paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
The following advice is only valid for power adapter and car adapter.
WARNING If you open the product, either of the following actions may cause you to receive an
electric shock.
• Touching live components
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are
entitled to repair these products.
The following advice is only valid for power adapter and car adapter.
WARNING The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions. If unit becomes
wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock.
Precautions:
Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehicles. Protect
the product against humidity. If the product becomes humid, it must not be used!
WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to
the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.

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1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety
according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR
60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the person responsible for the product
and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
1.6.2 DISTO
General The DISTO module built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the window at the top of the product.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"
These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate
staring into the beam. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images,
particularly under low ambient light conditions.
CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals.
According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,
class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard
level.
National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions
for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02).
Description Value
Wavelength 620 nm - 690 nm
Maximum average radiant power 0.95 mW
Pulse duration > 400 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 320 MHz
Beam divergance 0.16 mrad x 0.6 mrad

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Labelling and Loca-
tion of Laser Aper-
ture
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam.
Class 2 Laser Product according to
IEC 60825-1 (2014 - 05)
Po 0.95 mW
= 620 nm - 690 nm
a) Laser beam
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a

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CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of elec-
tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products
may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Radios or Digital
Cellular Phones
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in
medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also
affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity
of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion
hazard exists.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.
WARNING
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Labelling CS20
Labelling CTR20
Labelling internal
battery GEB331
Exposure to radio
frequency (RF)
signals
The wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limit for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C / Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and established permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. These guidelines are based on the safety standards
previously set by international standard bodies. These standards include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localised specific absorp-
tion rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment / general public exposure limits specific
in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
procedures specified in IEEE Std. 1528-2003.
WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Art. No.:
123456
Equip. No.:
1234567
Serial No.:
1234567
Power:15V nominal / 2.5Amax.
Made in Switzerland
Manufactured: 20XX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
008466_001
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC-ID: RFD-CTR20
IC:3177A-CTR20
Made in Switzerland, Manufactured: 20XX
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
S.No.:1234567 Equip.No.:12345678
Art.No.: 808038
Type:CTR20
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11WE
MH29443
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Type: GEB331
Li-Ion Battery
10.8 V / 3.0 Ah
15 A / 33 Wh
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Art.No.: 799190
S.No.: XXXXX
Made in China
Type: GEB331
Li-Ion Battery
11.1 V / 2.8 Ah
15 A / 31.1 Wh
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Art.No.: 799190
S.No.: XXXXX
Made in China
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2 Description of the System
2.1 Overview
System compo-
nents
2.2 Terminology
CS general descrip-
tion
CS is a collective term describing the various models of the multi-purpose field
controller which is used with GNSS and TS instruments.
Available Models
1removable
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CTR20CS20 CDMA
DISTO
CS20 3.75G
DISTO
CS20 3.75G
CS20
Model CS20
(823 164)
CS20 3.75G
(823 165)
CS20 3.75G
DISTO
(823 169)
CS20 CDMA
DISTO
(823 167)
Touch screen 
Colour display 
Internal long-range
TS communication radio
-
Internal 3.75G modem - 
Internal CDMA modem - - - 
Internal battery1
DISTO - - 
SD card 
Bluetooth 
External long-range
TS communication radio
(CTR20)
- As expansion pack CTR20
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n 
Windows EC 7 
Camera with flash 
Camera in DISTO - - 

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CS Available Radios Radios for remote control (RCS) are available in the following variations:
2.3 System Concept
2.3.1 Software Concept
Software
Software upload Uploading 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.
Type Description
CS20 Radio unavailable
CS20 with internal long-
range TS communication
radio
Field controller with an integrated long-range
TS communication radio.
CS20 with expansion pack Field controller with an integrated long-range
TS communication radio. A high-performance wireless
data transfer device (CTR20) can be attached.
Software type Description
CS firmware This software includes:
(CS_xx.fw) • The multi- language-specific version of Windows EC 7.
• The necessary functionality of the instrument,
including Leica Captivate.
• The main applications and languages are integrated
into the firmware. Languages cannot be deleted.
Software for Description
All CS models The software is stored in the flash RAM of the field controller.
Firmware update instructions
• Download the most recent firmware file from
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com.
• Copy the firmware file into the \SYSTEM folder on the Leica
SD card.
Ensure that the Leica SD card is inserted into the field
controller before starting the upload.
• Start Leica Captivate. To open the Update Software panel,
select Settings > Tools > Update software
• Select the firmware file to upload and start the update process.
When the update process is finished, the new version of Leica
Captivate is started.

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2.3.2 Power Concept
General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to
ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options
2.3.3 Data Storage Concept
Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card, USB stick
or internal memory.
Memory device
While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends to only use
Leica SD 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 or USB stick while the field controller is turned on can cause loss
of data. Only remove the SD card or USB stick or unplug connecting cables when the
field controller is switched off.
Transfer Data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "4.1.7 Connecting to a Personal
Computer".
SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other
PC card drives can require an adaptor.
Model Power supply
all CS models Internally by GEB331 battery, OR
Externally by GEV276 cable, OR
Externally by GEV219 cable, OR
If an external power supply is connected and the internal battery
is inserted, then the external power is used. The internal battery
is charged.
Please note: Charging functionality is not available for CS20 field
controller (823 164).
CTR20 Externally by the field controller.
Please note: Expansion pack support is not available for CS20 field
controller (823 164).
SD card: All field controllers have an SD card slot fitted as standard.
An SD card can be inserted and removed. Available
capacity:1GB,8GB.
USB stick: All field controllers have a USB port fitted as standard.
Internal memory: All field controllers have an internal memory fitted as
standard. Available capacity: 2 GB.

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2.4 CS Components
Upside of CS20
Underside of CS20
a) DISTO with camera
b) Screen
c) Keyboard
d) Connector cover
e) Power socket
f) SD card slot
g) USB A host port
h) LEMO port (USB and serial)
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a
b
c
e
f
d
g
h
a) Hand strap
b) Thread for screwing on hand
strap or utility hook
c) Expansion cover
d) Digital camera with flash
e) Stylus
f) Battery compartment
g) SIM card slot under the battery
h) Socket for fastening clip of the
hand strap
i) Tether for the stylus
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3.1 Keyboard
Keyboard Display
Keys
a) Function keys F1 - F6
b) Arrow keys
c) ESC
d) OK
e) Home
f) Fn
g) Numeric keys
h) ± key
i) ON/OFF
j) CAPS Lock
k) Cameras
l) Favourites
m) ENTER
n) Function keys F7 - F12; Back-
space
o) Alpha keys
p) ENTER
q) SPACE
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Key Function
Function keys
F1-F6
Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom
of the screen when the screen is activated.
Function keys
F7-F12
User definable keys to execute chosen commands or
access chosen screens.
Alpha keys To type letters.
Numeric keys To type numbers.
Caps Lock Switches between upper case and lower case letters.
Backspace Clears all entry at the beginning of user input.
Clears the last character during user input.
Esc Leaves the current screen without storing any changes.
Fn Switches between the first and second level of function
keys.
Space Enters a blank.
Enter Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
menu/ dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.
ON/OFF If the field controller is already off: Turns the field
controller on when held for 2 s.
If the field controller is already on:
• Turns to Power Options menu when held for 2 s.
• Turns the field controller off when held for 5 s.
Favourites Opens the “Favourites” pop-up bubble within Leica
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Key combinations
Home Switches to the Windows EC7 Start Menu.
Cameras Access the cameras.
Arrow keys Move the focus on the screen.
OK Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
menu/ dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.
Key Function
Key Function
+Hold Fn while pressing .
Switch to Windows.
+Hold Fn while pressing .
Take a screenshot of the current screen.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Increase the screen brightness.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Decrease the screen brightness.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Increase the volume for acoustic warning signals, beeps
and keypresses on the field controller.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Decrease the volume for acoustic warning signals, beeps
and keypresses on the field controller.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Lock/unlock the keyboard.
+HoldFn while pressing .
Lock/unlock the touch screen.
+Hold Fn while pressing .
Turn the torch on/off.
+HoldFn while pressing or .
Switch to the previous/next page.