Leica GPS900 Series User manual

Leica GPS900
User Manual
Version 2.0
English

2GPS900
Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS900 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "9 Safety Directions" for further informa-
tion. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product
identification
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the
type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you
need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service workshop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________

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Symbols used in
this manual
The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
)• The RX900 controller is available as RX900 or as RX900c. The name RX900 is used
througout the manual and may also represent the RX900c.
• A GPS900 real-time rover can only be made up of an ATX900 GG GNSS antenna
together with the RX900 controller, the GFU radio and the GHT56 holder.
• A GPS900 real-time reference station can only be set up using an ATX900 GG
GNSS antenna and the RX900 controller, the GFU radio and the GEV205 cable.
Type Description
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or appreciable material, financial and environmental
damage.
)Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.

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Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The RX900 controller. The radio housing includes the
integrated GFU radio.

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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Unpacking the Container 8
1.1 Container Contents 8
1.2 Components of the RX900 Controller 10
1.3 Components of the GHT56 Holder and GHT52 Clamp 12
1.4 Available Documentation and CD ROM Contents 13
2 Using the RX900 Controller 16
2.1 The Keyboard 16
2.2 The Screen Display 20
2.3 The Icons - Showing Receiver Status 22
2.4 The Symbols - Showing Receiver Settings 29
3 Using the ATX900 GG Antenna 32
3.1 Understanding Antenna Heights 32
3.2 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP 33
3.3 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup 34
3.4 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup 36
3.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup 38
3.6 The LED Indicators on the ATX900 GG Antenna 40

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4 Turning On / Turning Off 42
4.1 Turning On/Off, Switching to Desktop 42
4.2 Operating by Keyboard or Touch Screen 45
5 Understanding the Main Menu 46
6 Setting Up and Starting Up 50
6.1 Setting Up as a Real-Time Reference 50
6.2 Setting Up as a Real-Time Rover 56
6.3 Connecting to the ATX900 GG Antenna with Bluetooth 65
6.4 Changing the Battery on the RX900 Controller 66
6.5 Changing the CompactFlash card on the RX900c Controller 68
6.6 Changing the Battery on the ATX900 GG Antenna 70
6.7 Essential Battery Operating Principles 72
6.8 Using Licence Keys 73
6.9 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level of the Tribrach 76
6.10 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Bubble of the Pole 79
6.11 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 80
7 Connecting a Computer with ActiveSync 82
8 Care and Transport 88
8.1 Transport 88
8.2 Storage 89

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8.3 Cleaning and Drying 90
9 Safety Directions 92
9.1 General Introduction 92
9.2 Intended Use 93
9.3 Limits of Use 95
9.4 Responsibilities 96
9.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 97
9.6 End User Licence Agreement EULA 99
9.7 Hazards of Use 102
9.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 111
9.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 114
10 Technical Data 120
10.1 RX900 Technical Data 120
10.2 ATX900 GG Technical Data 124
10.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 124
10.2.2 Accuracy 127
10.2.3 Technical Data 128
10.3 GHT56 Technical Data 131
10.4 Conformity to National Regulations 133
10.4.1 RX900 133
10.4.2 ATX900 GG 135
Index 138

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Unpacking the Container
1 Unpacking the Container
1.1 Container Contents
Description The main components required for the cableless GNSS real-time system are
combined in one transport container.
Container for
GPS900
and delivered
accessories
part 1 of 2 a) Radio housing
b) GRT146 carrier
c) GPS900 User Manual
d) RX900
e) Height hook
f) GHT58 tripod bracket
for radio housing
g) Tribrach
h) Adjusting pin
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b
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Container for
GPS900
and delivered
accessories
part 2 of 2
a) GEB211 batteries for ATX900
GG and RX900
b) GEV205 Y-cable
c) ATX900 GG
d) GHT56 holder for RX900
e) Stylus for touch screen
f) GHT52 clamp
g) Radio antennas
h) CD ROM
i) Radio housing
j) Tightening screw for GHT52
k) GEV173 ATX900 GG-RX900
cable
l) ATX900 GG
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b
c
d
e
f
g
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Unpacking the Container
1.2 Components of the RX900 Controller
Upperside of
RX900
a) Touch screen
b) Keyboard
c) Hand strap bottom clips
d) LEMO port, with integrated USB port
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b
c
d
a