Leica CTR35 User manual

Leica CTR35
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

CTR35, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica CTR35.
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 model 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.
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
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.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in 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.

CTR35, Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions
8
3 Operation 9
4 Configuration 10
5 Troubleshooting 13
6 Care and Transport 14
6.1 Transport 14
6.2 Storage 14
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 14
7 Technical Data 15
7.1 CTR35 Technical Data 15
7.2 Conformity to National Regulations 16
2 Description of the System
4
1.1 General Introduction 4
1.2 Definition of Use 4
1.3 Limits of Use 4
1.4 Responsibilities 5
1.5 Hazards of Use 5
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 6
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 7
1.8 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada. 7

CTR35, Safety Directions 4
1 Safety Directions
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 • Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
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.
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
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, accident prevention and road traffic.
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 If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• 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 distributor.
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 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of elec-
tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products
may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in
medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also
affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity
of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion
hazard exists.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.

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1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING
Labelling CTR35
WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Canada Compliance
Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada‘s licence-exempt RSS 247. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference; and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada Déclaration
de Conformité
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 247 d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
012084_001
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: YYYY
Made in Germany
FCC ID: RFD-CTR35
IC: 3177A-CTR35
Model: CTR35 S/N: XXXXX
Art. No. : 844474
5V nominal / 0.5A max
1.8 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada

CTR35, Description of the System 8
2 Description of the System
General Technology
The CTR35 is a radio device having a long-range radio module. It can be used on Leica
CS35 tablets only to extend the radio range.
The CTR35 is intended to be connected to the following radio devices:
• RH16/RH17
• TCPS29/TCPS30
Frequency
The CTR35 operates in the "2.4 GHz radio band". Using the latest in spread-spectrum,
frequency hopping technology, ensures maximum security for the high speed, wireless
transfer of data and video.
Diagram CTR35
Physical features Housing
The robust housing with the sealing attached to the CS35 meets the IP54 standards.
It provides a high level of protection against environmental influences such as rain and
dust.
USB Port
USB 2.0 interface for power and communications.
The CTR35 is only intended to be used with the top USB port of a CS35 tablet.
Description of the
LED indicator
a) Cover
b) USB 2.0 port
c) Housing
d) LED
e) Latch
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a
b
c
d
e
LED Status Definition
LED off The CTR35 is not powered.
Flashing blue, several seconds on and
then off again
The CTR35 is searching for connection.
Permanently blue The CTR35 is connected and transferring
data.
Depending on the data transmission rate,
the LED is continuously on or flashing
blue.

CTR35, Operation 9
3 Operation
Standard setup with
CTR35 on CS35
Pairing of the CTR35 The pairing is done from the CS35 with the steps described in the following chapter,
refer to Configuration.
Standard setup at the CS35 for remote
surveying using the CTR35.
The CTR35 can be connected to the
following radio devices:
• RH16/RH17
• TCPS29/TCPS30
These radio devices can be attached to the
following instruments:
• MS60/TS60/TS16
• MS50/TS50/TM50/TS15
• TS30/TM30/TPS1200+
012075_001

CTR35, Configuration 10
4 Configuration
Requirements for
the correct configu-
ration of the CS35
• Leica Captivate version 2.0 or higher
• The configuration process as described below only needs to be done once.
Mount the CTR35 to
the CS35
The CTR35 has to be mounted to the CS35 as follows for a robust fixing:
How to figure out
the correct configu-
ration procedure
The correct configuration procedure for the CTR35 is dependent on the
Leica Captivate version running on the CS35 tablet:
If the release date of Leica Captivate is before 2016-02-09 then execute all following
procedures:
• Procedure 1, refer to Install the driver of the CTR35 on the CS35.
• Procedure 2, refer to Set the COM Port on the CS35.
• Procedure 3, refer to Run the executable file on the CS35.
• Procedure 4, refer to Configure the CTR35 with Leica Captivate on the CS35.
If the release date of Leica Captivate is 2016-02-09 or newer then only execute the
following two procedures:
• Procedure 2, refer to Set the COM Port on the CS35.
• Procedure 4, refer to Configure the CTR35 with Leica Captivate on the CS35.
Step Description
1. Open the door of the top USB port on the CS35 completely.
2. Hold down the opened door of the CS35.
3. Insert the CTR35 with the USB plug into the top USB port of the CS35 as far
as possible.
Take care that the CTR35 properly snaps in.
4. Release the door of the CS35.
The seal of the door must sit on the latch of the CTR35.
Step Description
1. Start the CS35.
2. Start File Explorer.
3. Go to the root of the C: drive.
4. Double tap on the file called lgs Version.
Notepad opens the text file.
5. Note the Leica Captivate version and the release date.
6. Close Notepad.

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Install the driver of
the CTR35 on the
CS35
Set the COM Port
on the CS35
Step Description
1. Download the CTR35 driver from myWorld.
It is found in the folder Controller\CS35\Tools.
2. Mount the CTR35 to the top USB port of the CS35, refer to Mount the
CTR35 to the CS35.
3. Open the Start screen.
4. Tap the Control Panel tile.
5. Choose Device Manager.
6. Open Other devices from the tree view.
7. Tap and hold onto CTR35.
8. Choose Update Driver Software... from the context menu.
9. Choose Browse my computer for driver software .
10. Browse to the location of the driver folder.
11. Select the folder.
12. Press OK.
13. Press Next.
14. Follow the instructions until the driver is installed.
It can happen that the installation has to be done several times.
After the installation of the driver the Device Manager panel is still
open.
15. Close the Device Manager.
Step Description
Mount the CTR35 to the top USB port of the CS35, refer to Mount the
CTR35 to the CS35.
1. Open the Start screen.
2. Tap the Control Panel tile.
3. Choose Device Manager.
4. Open Ports (COM & LPT) from the tree view.
5. Tap and hold on USB Serial Port CTR35 (COMxx).
Context menu is opened.
6. Choose Properties from the context menu.
7. Choose the Port Settings page tab.
8. Press the Advanced button.
A new panel opens up.
9. Choose COM96 from the drop-down list of COM Port Number.
10. Press the OK button.
11. Return to the Device Manager.
12. Close the Device Manager.

CTR35, Configuration 12
Run the executable
file on the CS35
Configure the
CTR35 with
Leica Captivate on
the CS35
A wizard guides through the Leica Captivate connection settings.
The TS Connection Wizard only runs with Leica Captivate version 2.0 or higher.
Step Description
1. Download the executable file CTR35NetConnInstaller.exe from myWorld.
It is found in the folder Controller\CS35\Tools.
2. Run the executable file CTR35NetConnInstaller.exe either from a
USB stick or from the CS35.
The net configurations are installed.
3. Close all applications.
Step Description
1. Start Leica Captivate
2. Choose Settings.
3. Choose Connections.
4. Run the TS Connection Wizard.
5. Follow instructions of the TS Connection Wizard.
6. Close all applications.

CTR35, Troubleshooting 13
5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Troubleshooting
CTR35 is not powered. • Check, if CTR35 is properly connected
to the correct USB port of the CS35.
• Check status of the LED.
Refer to Description of the LED indi-
cator.
Leica Captivate error message: "Attach
CTR35 LRBT stick" (but CTR35 is
powered).
• Check driver installation and COM port
setting.
Refer to Install the driver of the
CTR35 on the CS35 and Set the
COM Port on the CS35.
No data transfer or no synchronisation to
total station.
• Check the Total Station type configura-
tion on the CS35.
• Check, if the same Leica Captivate
version is running on the CS35 and the
total station.
• Run executable file again.
Refer to Run the executable file on
the CS35.
Range is limited. • Switch off the internal radio and
Wi-Fi of the CS35.
Environment of powerful transmit-
ters working within the same
frequency band may cause distur-
bances.

CTR35, Care and Transport 14
6 Care and Transport
6.1 Transport
Transport in a road
vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or
equivalent and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent,
to protect against shock and vibration.
6.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
6.3 Cleaning and Drying
Product and acces-
sories
• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth
with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer
components.
Damp products Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a
temperature not greater than 40 °C/104 °F and clean them. Do not repack until every-
thing is dry. Always close the transport container when using in the field.
Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.

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7 Technical Data
7.1 CTR35 Technical Data
Dimensions (with
cover)
Weight
Power
Range
Environmental
specifications
Input/Output
Port
Length [mm] Width [mm] Thickness [mm]
81.65 21.40 17.06
Length [in] Width [in] Thickness [in]
3.21 0.84 0.67
Weight [g] Weight [oz]
18 0.63
Power supply Power consumption
By USB 2.0 Interface:
Nominal voltage 5.0 VDC ( )
Voltage range 4.75–5.25 V
< 80 mA nominal
150 mA maximum
Setup and Conditions [m] [ft]
With RH16/RH17 under optimal conditions (without video
streaming), range up to: 400 1312
Temperature [°C] [°F]
Operating temperature −10 … +50 +14 … +122
Storage temperature −20 … +60 −4 … +140
External Influences Protection
Water, dust and sand IP54 (IEC60529)
Humidity Up to 90%
Effectively counteract the effects of condensation
by periodically drying out the CTR35.
Interface
USB 2.0
Type of connector
USB 2.0 A, for power supply and communication

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7.2 Conformity to National Regulations
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band
Output power
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product CTR35 are in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EEA member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Range [MHz]
Limited to 2402–2480
Type Radiated power Output power [mW]
Radio Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) 50

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Switzerland
Phone [phone]
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