Leica RX1200 User manual

Leica RX1200
User Manual
Version 5.5
English

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Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of an RX1200.
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 information.
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 The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
• 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 all RX controllers. Differences between the various models
are marked and described.
Available
documentation Name Description/Format of RX1200 manuals
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.
99
Name Description/Format of
GPS1200/TPS1200+/TPS1200 manuals
System Field
Manual
Describes the general working of the product in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
9
Applications
Field Manual
Describes specific onboard application programs in
standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
99
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and
program functions. Included are detailed descriptions
of special software/hardware settings and soft-
ware/hardware functions intended for technical special-
ists.
9

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Refer to the following resources for all System1200 documentation/software:
• the SmartWorx DVD
• http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 12
1.1 Terminology 12
1.2 System Concept 15
1.2.1 Software Concept 15
1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 19
1.2.3 Power Concept 21
1.3 Container Contents 22
1.4 RX Components 24
2 User Interface 26
2.1 Keyboard 26
2.2 Screen 30
2.3 Operating Principles 32
2.4 Icons 33

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3 Setting up the Equipment 38
3.1 Equipment Setup 38
3.1.1 Fixing the RX to a Holder and Pole 38
3.1.2 Fixing the RX to a Handstrap 43
3.1.3 Fixing the RX to a GNSS Receiver 44
3.1.4 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle) 46
3.1.5 Setting up for Remote Control (with the TCPS27) 47
3.1.6 Setting up SmartPole 49
3.1.7 Setting up a Real-Time Reference 51
3.1.8 Setting up SmartRover 52
3.2 Batteries 54
3.2.1 Operating Principles 54
3.2.2 Battery for all RX1250 models 56
3.2.3 Battery for SmartAntenna 58
3.2.4 Battery for GHT56 60
3.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 62
3.4 LED Indicators on SmartAntenna 66
3.5 LED Indicators on GHT56 68
3.6 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices on GHT56 70
3.7 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 81

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4 Getting Started with SmartWorx 82
4.1 Overview 82
4.2 Turning on the RX, setting the Instrument Mode and Interface 83
4.3 Understanding the Main Menu 87
4.4 Switching Between GPS and TPS 89
4.5 Working with Licence Keys 92
4.6 Connecting to a Digital Cellular Phone 95
4.7 Connecting to the Disto 97
4.8 Connecting to a Personal Computer 99
4.9 Connecting to a Radio (for Remote Control Surveys) 105
4.9.1 Available Radios 105
4.9.2 Working in Remote Mode 106
4.9.3 Working in Transparent Mode 107
4.9.4 Working in Semi-Transparent Mode 108
4.10 Connecting to the SmartAntenna 109

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5 Local Mode 112
5.1 Accessing the Main Configuration Menu 112
5.2 Overview of the Main Configuration Menu 113
5.3 Choosing a Sensor 114
5.4 Local Settings 115
5.5 Radio Settings 119
5.5.1 Radio Communication Settings 119
5.5.2 Configuring the Radios 124
5.6 Working with a Sensor 126
6 Care and Transport 128
6.1 Transport 128
6.2 Storage 129
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 130

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7 Safety Directions 132
7.1 General Introduction 132
7.2 Intended Use 133
7.3 Limits of Use 135
7.4 Responsibilities 136
7.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 138
7.6 End User Licence Agreement EULA 140
7.7 Hazards of Use 143
7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 149
7.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 152
8 Trouble Shooting 160