Leica GRX1200 series User manual

GRX1200 Series
Getting Started
Version 3.0
English

2GPS1200Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GRX1200 Series instrument.
)To use the product in a permitted manner, please refer to the detailed safety directions in the
User Manual.
Product identification The type and the 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.
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
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• 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: _________________________
Serial No.: _________________________
Type Description
)Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable
the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.

Table of Contents GPS1200 3
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 4
2Overview 6
3 Configuration 12
3.1 Configure Receiver Communication Settings 12
3.1.1 Overview 12
3.1.2 Default settings 13
3.1.3 Startup Configurator 15
3.2 Access the Receiver via FTP connection 26
3.3 Access the Receiver with LEICA GPS Spider 27
3.4 Configuring and Monitoring a GRX1200 Series Reference Station
with Web Interface 31
3.4.1 Overview 31
3.4.2 Activating the Web Interface 33
3.4.3 Web Interface Connection 34
3.4.4 Changing the Web Interface language 60
4 Firmware Upgrade 62
5 Using the Web Interface 66
5.1 Introduction 66
5.2 Adjusting the Receiver Settings 70

4GPS1200How to Use this Manual
1 How to Use this Manual
)It is recommended to set up the product while reading through this manual.
Path Control Panel/Phone and Modem Options/Modems stands for this working sequence:
From a menu select Control Panel, then Phone and Modem Options and then Modems.
Fields, options and
buttons
Fields, options and buttons are printed in bold, for example:
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
Validity of this manual This manual applies to all GRX1200 Series instruments. Differences between the various
models are marked and described.
Available
documentation
Field: Maximum Port Speed
Option: 115200
Button: OK
Name of documentation Description
GPS1200 User Manual Provides an overview of the system together with technical data
and safety directions.
Name of documentation Description
GPS1200 Technical Refer-
ence Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the system and program func-
tions. Included are detailed descriptions of special soft-
ware/hardware settings and software/hardware functions
intended for technical specialists.

How to Use this Manual GPS1200 5
Format of the documen-
tation
The GPS1200 CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. All manuals are
also available in printed form except for the GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual.
Equipment List For GPS
Networks and Reference
Stations
Describes items and setup of permanent GPS reference
stations.
GPS Reference Stations
and Networks - An intro-
ductory guide
Explains priciples of GPS reference stations.
Name of documentation Description

6GPS1200Overview
2Overview
Description The GRX1200 Series Installation Guide
• explains the configuration steps necessary to bring a GRX1200 Series receiver into
service.
• explains the different configuration and operation options of GRX1200 Series receivers
as requirements may vary from installation to installation.
• gives recommendations for standard setup scenarios.
Tools for configuration
and operation
GRX1200 Series receivers can be configured and operated using
• a web browser plus a Web Interface. Refer to paragraph "Terminology" for and explana-
tion of the terms.
• LEICA GPS Spider.
The differences are:
Type Web Interface LEICA GPS Spider
Firmware version v2.1 or higher Any
Connection between
computer and receiver
Ethernet
OR
Serial cables
Any combination of
• Serial connection
• Modem connection
• Ethernet connection

Overview GPS1200 7
Use • Configuration of one
receiver
• Operation of one receiver
Simultaneous configuration,
operation and communica-
tion with one or many
receivers.
)Some settings are available both in the Web Interface and in LEICA GPS Spider. If
such settings are configured in the Web Interface, and then an Upload Settings or
Start is done from LEICA GPS Spider, these will be overwritten. In this case use the
Web Interface exclusively for settings that are not available in LEICA GPS Spider, eg.
activating a BINEX data stream. If LEICA GPS Spider and the Web Interface are both
used for the same receiver, please note that Start and Stop should always be done
from LEICA GPS Spider. For more information, please refer to the GRX1200 and
LEICA GPS Spider online help.
Features Everything needed for
receiver setup, for example:
More advanced features than
Web Interface, for example:
• To provide conventional
RTK corrections through
one or more of its ports.
• To transfer raw data auto-
matically from the receiver
to a central data storage.
• To log raw data onto the
CompactFlash card.
• To manage a whole
network of reference
stations.
• To stream GPS data to
other users.
• To supply network RTK
corrections.
Type Web Interface LEICA GPS Spider

8GPS1200Overview
Terminology Term Description
Web browser For example Internet Explorer. Refer to the diagram below.
Interface The procedures, codes and protocols that enable two entities to
interact for an exchange of data.
Web Interface Kind of an entry form to define receiver relevant settings. Runs in a
web browser. Refer to the diagram below.

Overview GPS1200 9
a) Web browser
b) Web Interface

10GPS1200Overview
Requirements • When using the web browser, firmware v2.1 or higher must be loaded on the GRX1200
Series receiver.
• The receiver must be connected to a power supply.
• For a complete configuration into service, the reference station antenna must be set up
and connected.
• CompactFlash card, depending on the configuration method. Refer to the GPS1200 User
Manual and the Equipment List For GPS Networks and Reference Stations for informa-
tion on how to set up reference station hardware.