Leica FlexLine plus User manual

Leica FlexLine plus
User Manual
Version 5.0
English

FlexLine plus, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a FlexLine plus instrument.
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 model 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.
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Validity of this
manual
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Description
General This manual applies to TS02 plus, TS06 plus, and TS09 plus instru-
ments. Where there are differences between the various instru-
ments they are clearly described.
For the Tunnel application, refer to the separate manual "Leica
FlexLine plus Tunnel Application".
Telescope •Measuring with Prism mode: When measuring distances to a
reflector with Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) mode
"Prism", the telescope uses a wide visible red laser beam, which
emerges coaxially from the telescope's objective.
•Measuring with Non-Prism modes: Instruments that are
equipped with a reflectorless EDM additionally offer the EDM
mode "Non-Prism". When meauring distances with this EDM
mode, the telescope uses a narrow visible red laser beam, which
emerges coaxially from the telescope's objective.
Do NOT remove the battery during operation of the instrument, or during the shut-
down procedure.
This can result in a file system error and data loss!
Always switch off the instrument by pressing the On/Off key, and wait until the
instrument has shutdown completely before removing the battery.
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FlexLine plus, Introduction 3
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FlexLine plus, Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1SafetyDirections 8
1.1 General 8
1.2 Definition of Use 9
1.3 Limits of Use 9
1.4 Responsibilities 9
1.5 Hazards of Use 10
1.6 Laser Classification 12
1.6.1 General 12
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 12
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors
(Non-Prism mode) 13
1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer 15
1.6.5 Electronic Guide Light EGL 17
1.6.6 Laser Plummet 17
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 19
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 20
2 Description of the System 22
2.1 System Components 22
2.2 Container Contents 23
2.3 Instrument Components 24
3UserInterface 26
3.1 Keyboard 26
3.2 Screen 27
3.3 Status Icons 28
3.4 Softkeys 30
3.5 Operating Principles 31
3.6 Pointsearch 32
3.7 Graphic Symbols 33
4Operation 34
4.1 Instrument Setup 34
4.2 Working with the Battery 37
4.3 Data Storage 38
4.4 Main Menu 38
4.5 Q-Survey Program 39
4.6 Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results 40
5 Settings 41
5.1 Work Settings 41
5.2 Regional Settings 43
5.3 Data Settings 46
5.4 Screen & Audio Settings 47
5.5 EDM Settings 49
5.6 Interface Settings 53
6 Programs - Getting Started 55
6.1 Overview 55
6.2 Starting a Program 56
6.3 Setting the Job 57
6.4 Station Setup 58

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7Programs 59
7.1 Common Fields 59
7.2 Station Setup 60
7.2.1 Starting 60
7.2.2 Measuring the target points 62
7.2.3 Station Setup Results 63
7.3 Surveying 65
7.4 Stakeout 66
7.5 Reference Line 69
7.5.1 Overview 69
7.5.2 Defining the Base Line 69
7.5.3 Defining the Reference Line 70
7.5.4 Measure Line & Offset 72
7.5.5 Stakeout 73
7.5.6 Grid Stakeout 75
7.5.7 Line Segmentation 77
7.6 Reference Arc 79
7.6.1 Overview 79
7.6.2 Defining the Reference Arc 79
7.6.3 Measure Line & Offset 81
7.6.4 Stakeout 82
7.7 Reference Plane 84
7.8 Tie Distance 86
7.9 Area & DTM Volume 88
7.9.1 Overview 88
7.9.2 2D / 3D Area 89
7.9.3 Area to Reference Plane 90
7.9.4 DTM Volume 91
7.9.5 Area Division 93
7.10 Remote Height 95
7.11 COGO 96
7.11.1 Starting 96
7.11.2 Inverse and Traverse 96
7.11.3 Intersections 97
7.11.4 Offsets 98
7.11.5 Line - Extension 99
7.12 Road 2D 100
7.13 Road 3D 102
7.13.1 Starting 102
7.13.2 Basic Terms 103
7.13.3 Creating or Uploading Alignment Files 107
7.13.4 Stake 108
7.13.5 Check 109
7.13.6 Stake Slope 110
7.13.7 Check Slope 113
7.14 Traverse 114
7.14.1 Overview 114
7.14.2 Starting and Configuring Traverse 115
7.14.3 Measuring Traverse 116
7.14.4 Moving ahead 118
7.14.5 Closing a Traverse 119
7.15 Tunnel 121

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8Favourites 122
8.1 Overview 122
8.2 Target Offset 123
8.2.1 Overview 123
8.2.2 Cylindrical Offset Subprogram 124
8.3 Hidden Point 126
8.4 Check Tie 127
8.5 EDM Tracking 128
8.6 Backsight Check 128
8.7 SketchPad 129
9Coding 130
9.1 Coding 130
9.2 Quick Coding 132
10 MapView Interactive Display Feature 133
10.1 Overview 133
10.2 Accessing MapView 133
10.3 Configuring MapView 133
10.4 MapView Components 134
10.4.1 Screen Area 134
10.4.2 Keys, Softkeys and Toolbar 135
10.4.3 Point Symbols 135
10.5 Selecting Points 136
11 Imaging & Sketching 137
11.1 Screenshot 137
11.2 Sketching 137
11.3 Image Management 138
12 Tools 139
12.1 Adjust 139
12.2 Startup Sequence 140
12.3 System Information 141
12.4 Licence Keys 143
12.5 Instrument Protection with PIN 144
12.6 Loading Software 145
13 Data Management 146
13.1 Manage 146
13.2 Exporting Data 147
13.3 Importing Data 150
13.4 Working with a USB Memory Stick 152
13.5 Working with Bluetooth 153
13.6 Working with Leica Instrument Tools 154
14 Check & Adjust 155
14.1 Overview 155
14.2 Preparation 155
14.3 Adjusting Line-of-Sight and Vertical Index Error 156
14.4 Adjusting the Compensator 158
14.5 Adjusting the Tilting Axis Error 159
14.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 160
14.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 161
14.8 Servicing the Tripod 162

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15 mySecurity 163
16 Care and Transport 165
16.1 Care 165
16.2 Transport 165
16.3 Storage 166
16.4 Cleaning and Drying 166
17 Technical Data 167
17.1 Angle Measurement 167
17.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 167
17.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors (Non-Prism mode) 169
17.4 Distance Measurement Reflector (>4.0 km) 170
17.5 Conformity to National Regulations 171
17.5.1 Products without Communication side cover 171
17.5.2 Products with Communication side cover 171
17.5.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations 172
17.6 General Technical Data of the Instrument 173
17.7 Scale Correction 176
17.8 Reduction Formulas 178
18 Software Licence Agreement 179
19 Glossary 180
Appendix A Menu Tree 182
Appendix B Directory Structure 184

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1SafetyDirections
1.1 General
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 here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised 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 following table 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 • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
• Measuring distances.
• Recording measurements.
• Visualizing the aiming direction and vertical axis.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Computing by means of software.
Reasonably
forseeable 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 obvious damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties.
• Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without
additional control and safety installations.
• Aiming directly into the sun.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
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 or 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
as well as before and after important measurements.
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs 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.
CAUTION Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope func-
tions 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.
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, 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.
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.