Leica RX1200 User manual

Leica RX1200
User Manual
Version 5.5
English

2RX1200
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.: _______________

Introduction RX1200 3
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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Introduction
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

Introduction RX1200 5
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

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9 Technical Data 168
9.1 RX Technical Data 168
9.2 SmartAntenna Technical Data 174
9.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 174
9.2.2 Accuracy 177
9.2.3 Technical Data 178
9.3 GHT56 Technical Data 182
9.4 Conformity to National Regulations 185
9.4.1 RX1250, GFU23 185
9.4.2 GFU24, Siemens MC75 187
9.4.3 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C 189
9.4.4 SmartAntenna with Bluetooth 191
Appendix A Directory Structure of the Memory Device 194
Appendix B Cables 196
Index 200

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Description of the System
1 Description of the System
1.1 Terminology
Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be found in this manual:
RX
general description
Term Description
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System (generic term for satellite based
navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, SBAS)
LGO LEICA Geo Office (office software consisting of a suite of standard and
extended programs for the viewing, exchange and management of data)
RCS Remote Control Surveying
TPS Total Station Positioning System
Type Description
RX or
RX1200
This is a collective term describing the various models of the multi-
purpose controller which is used with GPS and TPS instruments.

Description of the System RX1200 13
RX
available models
Model Touch screen Display-monochrome Display-colour Internal radio modem Internal battery CompactFlash card Bluetooth Windows CE Recommended for ...
RX1210 9GPS1200 GX Receiver
RX1210T 99 GPS1200 GX Receiver
RX1250T 99 99999TPS1200+/TPS1200 instru-
ments
RX1250Tc 9 999999TPS1200+/TPS1200 instru-
ments
RX1250X 99 9999GPS1200 SmartRover
RX1250Xc 999999GPS1200 SmartRover
)Use the supplied stylus on the screens of the touch screen models.

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Description of the System
RX
available radios
Radios for remote control (RCS) are found in the following devices:
Radio
Modem
Description
GFU23 Clip-on-Housing with an integrated radio modem and attached
radio antenna.
RadioHandle Instrument carry handle with an integrated radio modem and
attached radio antenna.
RX1250T Controller with an integrated radio modem and attached radio
antenna. This controller has a monochrome display.
RX1250Tc Controller with an integrated radio modem and attached radio
antenna. This controller has a colour display.
TCPS27 External radio modem with attached radio antenna.
TCPS27B TCPS27 set to operate as a base radio.
TCPS27R TCPS27 set to operate as a remote radio.
)All devices contain the same spread spectrum transceiver radio modem.

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1.2 System Concept
1.2.1 Software Concept
Software for
RX1210/RX1210T
Software for all
RX1250 models
Software type Description
RX firmware
(RX1200.fw)
These RX models are used as terminals and only one soft-
ware is required to be installed. All other necessary soft-
ware is loaded onto the GPS/TPS.
This software includes all the local display, sound and
communication settings. These settings can only be
changed by putting the RX into local mode.
Software type Description
RX firmware
(RX1250_xx.fw)
These RX models can be used as data loggers or terminals.
The same amount of software is required to be installed as
for the GPS/TPS. This software includes:
- The local display, sound and communication settings.
- The language specific version of Windows CE.
- The basic functionality of the RX.

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Description of the System
- The programs Survey and Wake-Up (for GPS) and Survey
and Setup (for TPS), which cannot be deleted.
- The English language, which cannot be deleted.
Language software
(SYS_LANG.sxx)
Numerous languages are available for the RX. Language
software is also referred to as system language.
The system software enables a maximum of three
languages which can be stored at any one time - the English
language and two other languages. The English language
is the default language and cannot be deleted. One
language is chosen as the active language.
Application programs
(RX_program.axx)
A suite of optional survey-specific application programs are
available for the instrument.
Some of these programs are freely available and can be
loaded and are immediately activated. The other programs
must be purchased and are only activated with a licence
key.
Software type Description

Description of the System RX1200 17
Software for the
SmartAntenna
Software upload
Customised applica-
tion programs
Custom software specific to user requirements can be
developed using the GeoC++ development kit.
Information on the GeoC++ development environment is
available on request from a Leica Geosystems representa-
tive.
Software type Description
Software type Description
SmartAntenna
software
This is the software for the ATX1230 GG. It covers the
firmware for the measurement engine.
Software for Description
RX1210/RX1210T This firmware can be uploaded to RX via LGO,
TPS1200+/TPS1200 or GPS1200.
If TPS1200+ is being used, refer to the TPS1200+ Tech-
nical Reference Manual.
If TPS1200 is being used, refer to the TPS1200 Technical
Reference Manual.

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If GPS1200 is being used, refer to the GPS1200 Technical
Reference Manual.
If LGO is being used, refer to the online help in LGO.
All RX1250 models All software is stored in the System RAM of the RX. The
software can be uploaded onto a CompactFlash card in the
RX.
After uploading, the software must then be transferred from
the CompactFlash card to the RX System RAM. Refer to
GPS1200/TPS1200+/TPS1200 Technical Reference
Manuals for further details.
Microsoft ActiveSync is the synchronization software for
Windows mobile-based pocket PC’s. Microsoft ActiveSync
enables a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC to
communicate.
SmartAntenna SmartAntenna must always be connected to an RX1250
model when uploading the firmware. Connect Smart-
Antenna and an RX1250 model via cable. Uploading the
firmware takes some time.
Software for Description

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1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept
Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory device.
The memory device can be a CompactFlash card or internal memory.
Memory device
)Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the meas-
urement may cause loss of data. Always return to the Main Menu screen before
removing the CompactFlash card and switch off the instrument before removing
cables.
CompactFlash card: A CompactFlash card slot is standard. A CompactFlash
card can be inserted and removed. Various capacities are
available.
)Whilst other CompactFlash cards may be used,
Leica recommends to only use Leica Compact-
Flash cards and is not responsible for data loss
or any other error that may occur whilst using a
non-Leica card.

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Data conversion Export
Data can be exported from a job in a wide range of ASCII formats. The export format
is defined in Format Manager which is a PC tool in LEICA Geo Office. Refer to the
online help of LGO for information on creating format files.
Data can also be exported from a job in DXF format.
Import
Data can be imported from ASCII, DXF, GSI8 or GSI16 format.
Transfer data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "ActiveSync" and LGO online help.
)CompactFlash cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica
Geosystems. Other PC card drives may require an adaptor.