Leica iCON gps 60 User manual

Leica iCON gps 60
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

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iCON gps 60, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica iCON gps 60 system.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "7 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 authorised service work-
shop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the Leica iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
Available
documentation
Refer to the following resources for all Leica iCON documentation/software:
• the Leica iCON DVD.
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Name Description/Format
Leica iCON gps
60 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 iCON gps
60 System
Field Manual
Describes the general working of the product in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.


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DVD-ROM contents The Leica iCON DVD contains software and documentation specific to Leica iCON gps 60:
myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a
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 effi-
ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa-
tion from Leica Geosystems.
Type Description
Software System software
Software language files
Documentation Leica gps 60 User Manual
Leica gps 60 System Field Manual
Service Description
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iCON gps 60, Introduction
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Unpacking the Container 11
1.1 Leica iCON gps 60 Container Contents 11
1.2 Compatible Field Controllers 17
1.2.1 iCON Series Field Software Overview 20
1.3 Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers 22
2 Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 24
2.1 Installing the Internal Battery 24
2.1.1 General Battery Handling 26
2.2 Installing a SIM Card 27
2.3 Understanding Antenna Heights 29
2.4 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP 30
2.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup 31
2.6 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup 33
2.7 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup 34

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3 Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 35
3.1 Main Menu 38
3.1.1 Navigation in Sub Menus 45
3.1.2 Available Sub Menus 46
3.2 How to Change and Edit Values 52
4 Software Tools 56
4.1 Base Setup 56
4.1.1 Base Setup Functions 59
4.1.2 Raw Data Logging 65
4.2 Licensing 67
5 Setups with Controller and Accessories 68
5.1 Real-Time Base Setup 68
5.2 Base Station with MNA1202 71
5.3 Real-Time Base with Raw Data Logging 75
5.4 Raw Data Logging Setup 78
5.5 Real-Time Rover Setup 80
5.6 Establish Bluetooth Data Connection 84

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6 Care and Transport 85
6.1 Transport 85
6.2 Storage 86
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 87
7 Safety Directions 88
7.1 General Introduction 88
7.2 Definition of Use 89
7.3 Limits of Use 91
7.4 Responsibilities 92
7.5 Hazards of Use 93
7.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 102
7.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 105
8 Technical Data 107
8.1 Technical Data iCON gps 60 Antenna 107
8.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 112
8.1.2 Accuracy 114
8.2 Technical Data MNA1202 GG Antenna 116
8.3 Pin Assignments and Sockets 119
8.4 Conformity Declarations 121

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9 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 122
Index 124