Leica TS12 Lite User manual

Leica TS12 Lite
User Manual
Version 2.0
English

TS12 Lite, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica TS12 Lite.
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.
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Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the TS12 Lite instruments.
Available
documentation
Refer to the following resources for all TS12 Lite documentation/software:
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Name Description/Format
TS12 Lite Quick
Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

TS12 Lite 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.
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Name Description/Format
Viva TPS
Getting Started
Guide
Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
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Viva GNSS
Getting Started
Guide
Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
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Viva Series
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and applica-
tion functions. Included are detailed descriptions of
special software/hardware settings and software/hard-
ware functions intended for technical specialists.
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TS12 Lite, Introduction 3
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TS12 Lite, 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 7
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Laser Classification 10
1.6.1 General 10
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 10
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 11
1.6.4 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 12
1.6.5 Electronic Guide Light EGL 13
1.6.6 Laser Plummet 13
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 14
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 16
2 Description of the System 18
2.1 System Components 18
2.2 System Concept 19
2.2.1 Software Concept 19
2.2.2 Power Concept 20
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept 20
2.3 Instrument Components 21
3UserInterface 23
3.1 Keyboard 23
3.2 Operating Principles 24
4Operation 25
4.1 Fixing the Display Foil to the TS 25
4.2 Connecting to a Personal Computer 25
4.3 Power Functions 27
4.4 Batteries 28
4.4.1 Operating Principles 28
4.4.2 Battery for the TS Instrument 29
4.4.3 Battery for SmartAntenna 29
4.5 Working with the Memory Device 31
4.6 Working with the RTK Device (SmartStation) 33
4.7 Working with the RTK Device 36
4.8 LED Indicators 36
4.9 Guidelines for Correct Results 40
5Check&Adjust 41
5.1 Overview 41
5.2 Preparation 42
5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR) 43
5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 44
5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 46
5.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 46
5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 46
5.8 Servicing the Tripod 47

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6 Care and Transport 48
6.1 Transport 48
6.2 Storage 48
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 48
6.4 Maintenance 49
7TechnicalData 50
7.1 Angle Measurement 50
7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 50
7.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors 51
7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) 52
7.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 52
7.6 SmartStation 53
7.6.1 SmartStation Accuracy 53
7.6.2 SmartStation Dimensions 54
7.6.3 SmartAntenna Technical Data 54
7.7 Conformity to National Regulations 56
7.7.1 TS12 Lite 56
7.7.2 RadioHandle 56
7.7.3 GS08plus 57
7.7.4 GS12 57
7.7.5 GS14 58
7.7.6 GS15 59
7.7.7 SLR1, SLR2, SATEL SATELLINE-3AS 60
7.7.8 SLR5, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1 60
7.7.9 SLR3-1, SLR3-2, Pacific Crest ADL 61
7.7.10 SLG1, Telit UC864-G 62
7.7.11 SLG2, CINTERION MC75i 63
7.7.12 SLC1 (US), SLC2 (US) CDMA Telit CC864-DUAL 63
7.8 General Technical Data of the Instrument 64
7.9 Scale Correction 67
7.10 Reduction Formulas 69
8 Software Licence Agreement 71
Index 72

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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
Permitted use • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
• Measuring distances.
• Recording measurements.
• Automatic target search, recognition and -tracking.
•Visualisingtheaimingdirection and vertical axis.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal
from GNSS satellites.
• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Computing with software.
Adverse use • 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.
• Aiming directly into the sun.
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.
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, lasers are respected.

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1.5 Hazards of Use
CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has
been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use
and before and after important measurements.
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.
NOTICE With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be
picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.
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.
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 Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope functions as a
magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage inside the product.
Precautions:
Do not point the product directly at the sun.
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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CAUTION 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.
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.
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 (2007-03) 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 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors
General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2007-03): "Safety of laser products"
• EN 60825-1 (2007-10): "Safety of laser products"
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.
Labelling
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 (2007-03) and IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02).
Description Value
Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz - 150 MHz
Wavelength 650 nm - 690 nm
Beam divergance 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad
Class 1 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2007 - 03)
a) Laser beam
003730_001
a
Type: TS....
Equip.No.: . . . . . .
Power: 12V/7,4V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: . . . .
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursant to Laser Notice
No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
Art.No.:
. . . . . .
S.No.:
. . . . .
25

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1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors
General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2007-03): "Safety of laser products"
• EN 60825-1 (2007-10): "Safety of laser products"
Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for
deliberate ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-
images, particularly under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser
class 3R products is limited because of:
a) unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam
alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b) inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation
(MPE)
c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible
radiation.
CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially
hazardous.
Precautions:
1) Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2) Do not direct the beam at other people.
CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams
aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
1) Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.
Description Value (R400/R1000)
Maximum average radiant power 5.00 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz - 150 MHz
Wavelength 650 nm - 690 nm
Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25s 80 m / 262 ft

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Labelling
1.6.4 Automatic Target Aiming ATR
General The Automatic Target Aiming built into the product produces an invisible laser beam
which emerges from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2007-03): "Safety of laser products"
• EN 60825-1 (2007-10): "Safety of laser products"
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.
Laser Aperture
Laser Radiation
Avoid direct eye exposure
Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1
(2007 - 03)
Po 5.00 mW
= 650-690 nm
a) Laser beam
003731_001
a
003732_001
Type: TS....
Equip.No.: . . . . . .
Power: 12V/7,4V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: . . . .
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursant to Laser Notice
No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
Art.No.:
. . . . . .
S.No.:
. . . . .
25
Description Value
Maximum peak power 10 mW
Pulse duration 11 ms
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 37 Hz
Wavelength 785 nm

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Labelling
1.6.5 Electronic Guide Light EGL
General The Electronic Guide Light built into the product produces a visible LED beam which
emerges from the front side of the telescope.
1.6.6 Laser Plummet
General The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the bottom of the product.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2007-03): "Safety of laser products"
• EN 60825-1 (2007-10): "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.
Class 1 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2007 - 03)
a) Laser beam
003730_001
a
Type: TS....
Equip.No.: . . . . . .
Power: 12V/7,4V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: . . . .
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursant to Laser Notice
No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
Art.No.:
. . . . . .
S.No.:
. . . . .
25
The product described in this section, is excluded from the scope of IEC 60825-
1 (2007-03): "Safety of laser products".
The product described in this section, is classified as exempt group in accord-
ance with IEC 62471 (2006-07) and does not pose any hazard provided that
the product is used and maintained in accordance with this user manual.
a) LED beam red
b) LED beam yellow
003733_001
a
b
Description Value
Wavelength 650 nm - 690 nm
Maximum average radiant power 0.95 mW
Pulse duration c.w.
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) c.w.
Beam divergance <1.5 mrad

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CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people.
Labelling
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.
Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
Class 2 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2007 - 03)
Po 1.00 mW
= 620 - 690 nm
a) Will be replaced by a class 3R warning label if applicable
a) Laser beam
b) Exit for laser beam
003734_001
Type: TS....
Equip.No.: . . . . . .
Power: 12V/7,4V ---, 1A max
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: . . . .
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursant to Laser Notice
No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
Art.No.:
. . . . . .
S.No.:
. . . . .
25
a
b
a
TS_100

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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.
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.

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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.
Labelling TS12 Lite
Labelling GS08plus,
GS12
Labelling GS14
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.
003735_001
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursant to Laser Notice
No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . .
25
005039_001
005040_001

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Labelling GS15
Labelling internal
battery GEB222
Labelling internal
battery GEB211,
GEB212
Labelling Radio-
Handle
RH15
RH16
005041_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.
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GEB_002
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.
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GEB_001
005046_001
005047_001

TS12 Lite, Description of the System 18
2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
System compo-
nents
Main components
Terms and abbrevia-
tions
The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual:
LGO
TS12 Lite
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Component Description
TS12 Lite instrument • a total station for measuring, calculating and capturing
data.
• consisting of various models with a range of accuracy
classes.
• integrated with an add-on GNSS system to form Smart-
Station.
• combined with the multi-purpose CS10/CS15 field
controller to conduct remote control surveys.
LEICA Geo Office The office software including a series of help programs which
support working with Leica Viva Series instruments.
Term Description
RCS Remote Control Surveying
EDM Electronic Distance Measurement
EDM refers to the laser distancer incorporated into the instrument
which enables distance measurement.
Two measuring modes are available:
•Prism mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances to prisms. It incorporates the LO mode to measure
extended distances to prisms.
•Any surface mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances without prisms.
PinPoint PinPoint refers to the Reflectorless EDM technology which enables
an increased measuring range with a smaller laser spot size. Three
options are available: R30, R400 and R1000.
EGL Electronic Guide Light
An EGL fitted to an instrument assists with prism targeting. It
consists of two differently coloured flashing lights located in the
instrument telescope housing. The person holding the prism can
align themselves into the line-of-sight of the instrument.
Motorised Instruments fitted with internal motors, enabling automatic hori-
zontal and vertical turning are referred to as Motorised.
ATR Automated Target Aiming.
ATR refers to the instrument sensor which enables the automatic
target aiming to a prism.

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2.2 System Concept
2.2.1 Software Concept
Description All instruments use the same software concept.
Software for TS
models
SmartStation A Leica Viva TPS instrument integrated with an add-on GNSS
system, comprising hardware and software components, forms a
SmartStation.
Components of a SmartStation include a SmartAntenna and a
SmartAntenna Adapter.
A SmartStation provides an additional instrument setup method
for determining instrument station coordinates.
The GNSS principles and functionality of a SmartStation derive
from the principles and functionality of Leica Viva GNSS instru-
ments.
SmartAntenna SmartAntenna with integrated Bluetooth is a component of a
SmartStation. It can also be used independently on a pole with a
CS10/CS15 field controller. Models compatible with a TS12 Lite
instrument are GS12/GS14/GS15. Where there are differences
between the various models they are clearly described.
RadioHandle A component of RCS is the RH15/RH16 RadioHandle. It is an instru-
ment carry handle with an integrated radio modem with attached
antenna.
Communication
side cover
Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD card slot
and USB port is standard for a TS12 Lite instrument and a compo-
nent of a SmartStation. In combination with the RH15/RH16 Radi-
oHandle, it is also a component of RCS.
Term Description
Software type Description
TS firmware
(TS_xx.fw)
This important software covers all functions of the instru-
ment.
The applications Survey and Setup are integrated into the
firmware and cannot be deleted.
The English language is integrated into the firmware and
cannot be deleted.
Language software
(SYS_LANG.sxx)
Numerous languages are available for the TS instruments.
This software is also referred to as system language.
The English language is the default language. One language is
chosen as the active language.
Applications
(xx.axx)
Many optional survey-specific applications are available for
the TS instruments.
Some of the applications are activated freely and require no
licence key, and others require purchasing and are only acti-
vated with a licence key.
Applications requiring an activation run for a 30 days trial
period without prior activation.

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Software upload Uploading software 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.
2.2.2 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
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept
Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card or internal
memory. For data transfer an USB stick can also be used.
Memory device
Customised applica-
tions
(xx.axx)
Customised software, specific to user requirements, can be
developed using the GeoC++ development kit in addition to
run Windows CE-based applications if GeoCOM robotics
licence is available. Information on the GeoC++ development
environment is available on request from a Leica Geosystems
representative.
Software type Description
Software for Description
All TS models The SmartWorx Viva is stored in the flash RAM of the TS
instrument.
Software update instructions
• Download the most recent TS firmware file from
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Intro-
duction".
• Connect the TS instrument to your PC. Refer to "4.2
Connecting to a Personal Computer".
• Copy the TS firmware file onto a folder system on the
Leica SD card.
• Start the TS instrument. In SmartWorx Viva select
User\Tools & other utilities\Load firmware & Apps. Select
Object to transfer:Firmware.
• A message will appear when the upload is complete.
Model Power supply
all TS models Internally by GEB221/GEB222 battery, OR
Externally by GEV52 cable and GEB171 battery.
If an external power supply is connected and the internal
battery is inserted, then the external power is used.
SmartAntenna Internally via GEB211/GEB212 battery fitted into the antenna.
SD card: All instruments have an SD card slot fitted as standard. An
SD card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity:
8GB.
USB stick: All instruments have a USB port fitted as standard.
Internal memory: All instruments have an internal memory fitted as
standard. Available capacity: 1 GB.