Leica TS12P User manual

Leica TS12P
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

TS12P, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a TS12P 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 type 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.
Trademarks • 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.
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Description
General This manual applies to the TS12P instruments. Differences between
the various models are marked and described.
Telescope •Measuring with IR mode: When measuring distances to a
reflector with EDM mode "IR", the telescope uses a wide visible
red laser beam, which emerges coaxially from the telescope's
objective.
•Measuring with RL mode and LO mode: When measuring
distances with EDM modes "RL" and "LO", the telescope uses a
narrow visible red laser beam, which emerges coaxially from the
telescope's objective.
Name Description/Format
TS12P
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

TS12P
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
CS15
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

CS15
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.
-
Viva Series
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and applica-
tion functions. Included are detailed descriptions of
special software/hardware settings and software/hard-
ware functions intended for technical specialists.
-

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Refer to the following resources for all TS12P documentation/software:
• the Leica USB documentation card
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
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 efficiency
and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest information from
Leica Geosystems.
TPS1200+/
TS12P/
TS30/TM30
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the system and program
functions. Included are detailed descriptions of special
software/hardware settings and software/hardware
functions intended for technical specialists.
-
Name Description/Format
Service Description
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View detailed information on your products, buy additional options
or Customer Care Packages (CCPs), update your products with the
latest software and keep up-to-date with the latest documentation.
myService View the service history of your products in Leica Geosystems
Service Centres and detailed information on the services performed
on your products. For your products that are currently in Leica
Geosystems Service Centres view the current service status and the
expected end date of service.
mySupport Create new support requests for your products that will be answered
by your local Leica Geosystems Support Team. View the complete
history of your Support and view detailed information on each
request in case you want to refer to previous support requests.
myTraining Enhance your product knowledge with the Leica Geosystems Campus
- Information, Knowledge, Training. Study the latest online training
material or download training material on your products. Keep up-
to-date with the latest News on your products and register for Semi-
nars or Courses in your country.
myTrusted
Services
Offers increased productivity while at the same time providing
maximum security.
•myExchange
With myExchange you can exchange any files/objects from your
computer to any of your Leica Exchange Contacts.
• mySecurity
If your instrument is ever stolen, a locking mechanism is available
to ensure that the instrument is disabled and can no longer be
used.

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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1SafetyDirections 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Definition of Use 6
1.3 Limits of Use 6
1.4 Responsibilities 7
1.5 Hazards of Use 7
1.6 Laser Classification 10
1.6.1 General 10
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 10
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 11
1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer 13
1.6.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 15
1.6.6 PowerSearch PS 16
1.6.7 Electronic Guide Light EGL 17
1.6.8 Laser Plummet 18
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 System Concept 23
2.2.1 Software Concept 23
2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 24
2.2.3 Power Concept 24
2.3 Container Contents 25
2.4 Instrument Components 28
3UserInterface 30
3.1 Keyboard 30
3.2 Screen 31
3.3 Operating Principles 32
3.4 Icons 35
4Operation 36
4.1 Instrument Setup 36
4.2 Setting Up SmartPole 37
4.3 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle) 37
4.4 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 38
4.5 Autodetect Behaviour 40
4.6 Instrument Setup for Remote Control 40
4.6.1 Remote Control Setup 40
4.6.2 LED Indicators on RadioHandle 41
4.7 Batteries 42
4.7.1 Operating Principles 42
4.7.2 Instrument Battery 42
4.8 Working with the CompactFlash Card 43
4.9 Guidelines for Correct Results 44

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5Check&Adjust 46
5.1 Overview 46
5.2 Preparation 47
5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR) 48
5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 50
5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 52
5.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 52
5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 53
5.8 Servicing the Tripod 54
6 Care and Transport 55
6.1 Transport 55
6.2 Storage 55
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 56
6.4 Maintenance 56
7TechnicalData 57
7.1 Angle Measurement 57
7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 58
7.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors 59
7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) 60
7.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 61
7.6 PowerSearch PS 62
7.7 Conformity to National Regulations 63
7.7.1 Communication side cover with Bluetooth 63
7.7.2 RadioHandle 64
7.7.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations 64
7.8 General Technical Data of the Instrument 65
7.9 Scale Correction 68
7.10 Reduction Formulas 71
8 Software Licence Agreement 73

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1SafetyDirections
1.1 General Introduction
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.
1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
• Measuring distances.
• Recording measurements.
• Automatic target search, recognition and following.
•Visualisingtheaimingdirection and vertical axis.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Computing with software.
Reasonably Fore-
seeable 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.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
• Aiming directly into the sun.
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.

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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.
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
and before and after important measurements.
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles 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.
NOTICE With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be
picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.
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.
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.

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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 and accident prevention and road traffic.
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.
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 During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metalized paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.

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WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to
the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.

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1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety
according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR
60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the person responsible for the product
and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors
General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.
Labelling
According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,
class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard
level.
National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions
for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02).
Description Value
Wavelength 658 nm
Pulse duration 800 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz
Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW
Beam divergance 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad
a) Laser beam
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