Leica Geosystems GS20Field GuideVersion 1.1English
Table of ContentsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en109.8.2.2 Static Phase ... 759.8.2.3 Kinematic Phase ...
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Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en111. Basic Operation1.1 Batteries and ChargingLeica Geosystems GEB90, 7.2 volt, 2100 mAh Lithium-Ion bat
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en121.2 Powering On the UnitPress and release the Power Button located on lower left of the keyboard. The u
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en131.3.2 Stop and Go IndicatorsWhen a static position is located, such as a point or a node (in a line or
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en141.4 Button Functions1.4.1 Alpha Numeric KeysKeys 1-9 represent the alpha numeric entry keys of the GS20
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en151.4.3 Enter and EscapeSimilar to standard Windows’ controls, the Enter key is used to either accept a c
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en161.4.6 The Main MenuThe Main Menu is the base level of the Leica Geosystems GS20 user interface. The Mai
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en171.5 Software User Interface1.5.1 Map ViewsThe map view is the common interface on which all main applic
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en181.5.2 GPS Symbol and Zoom ControlsBy default, an open mapping screen zooms to the full extent of data i
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en191.5.4 Tables and FilteringTables are used to display multiple attribute data that cannot be directly ed
Leica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en2Leica Geosystems GS20Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica Geosystems System GS20.To use the equip
Basic OperationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en201.5.5.2 Table FiltersTable filters allow the user to search for data based upon the same criteria as li
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en212. Data Collection2.1 Job ManagementWhen Data Collection is opened, if no job is currently selected, th
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en222.2 Background Files in the GS20Often it is important for a user to see the location of they’re current
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en23A status of available memory will be available to provide information on how much information can be at
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en242.2.5 Viewing the MapIf all has gone according to plan, the graphic file will be attached to the curren
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en252.3 Code ManagementBecause the Leica Geosystems GS20 is designed for GIS data creation and update, exis
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en262.3.2 Using the Codelist Manager1. Select Tools from the Main Menu.2. Select Codelist Manager, this is
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en272.3.3.1 Step 1: Creating a new codelist in GIS Data Pro1. Click on Codelist and select New Codelist2. T
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en282.3.3.3 Step 3: Creating Attributes1. From the Attribute pull down menu choose New Attribute2. Fill in
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en29Facts About Attributes:1. The Z attribute is reserved and cannot be changed.2. The Z attribute contains
View of chaptersLeica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en3View of chapters1. Basic Operation ...
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en302.4 The Codelist and Occupation2.4.1 The Job CodelistIf a job is new (i.e. does not contain any data),
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en312.4.3.1 Point OffsetsWhen a point cannot be collected directly, an offset can be used to collect a poin
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en32When collecting a point offset, it is important to input the offset data before occupying the auxiliary
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en332.4.5 Modes of CollectionWhen a line or area feature is selected, the attribution screen will display t
Data CollectionLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en34Tip: Another way to share a common node is by locating a new position with the Backward Azimuth and Dis
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en353. Data Management3.1 Philosophy of Feature SelectionData Management selection options and context menu
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en363.1.3 Options with a Node SelectedWhen a node is selected on a feature, the user can select another nod
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en373.2.1.1 Table FilteringAs previously discussed in chapter 1.5.4 "Tables and Filtering", Table
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en383.2.4 Node SubmenuWhen a node or “vertex” has been selected on a feature, a node submenu provides addit
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en393.2.4.2 Copying and Pasting NodesIn order to copy a node, a node must first be selected. This can be do
IntroductionLeica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en4IntroductionThe Leica Geosystems GS20The Leica Geosystems GS20 PDM was conceived to provide the
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en40Appending a Line or Area by Streaming1. To append a line or area by streaming select the last node of t
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en413.3.2 Flow of use (Sharing a common node between blocks)Select a Feature, and then select a node. If th
Data ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en426. Select More from the menu choices, and Paste the node from the clipboard.7. Repeat as necessary.3.3.
NavigationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en434. NavigationThe navigation application is purely a means to guide the user to a point with known coordinate
NavigationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en444.1 The Navigation ScreenThe navigation screen is framed to provide the map display along with active naviga
NavigationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en454.2 Waypoint Selection and ManagementSimilar to Data Management, the Navigation context menu changes dependi
NavigationLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en464.4 Updating a Navigated FeatureOnce a Waypoint has successfully been reached, a feature or node can be upda
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en475. Job ManagementThe Job Management application is where jobs are created, selected, deselected, deleted
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en485.1 Coordinate Systems5.1.1 IntroductionAlthough the GS20 stores all GPS data in a WGS84 geographic coor
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en495.1.2 OverviewWhen creating a job, it is possible to attach a pre-defined coordinate system, as well as
RegistrationLeica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en5RegistrationCongratulations on your purchase of the Leica Geosystems GS20 Professional Data Mapp
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en505.1.4 Field FileGeoid Field FileThe field file is a subset of the global interpolation file in order to
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en511. To Create a Geoid Field file, choose the Global Geoid file, and then select a center and radius, or S
Job ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en52
Codelist ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en536. Codelist ManagementThe Codelist Management application is also used to create, select, deselect,
Codelist ManagementLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en546.2 Creating a New Code1. Highlight an existing Codelist, select Menu, and choose 6 Code Management
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en557. Applications7.1 Cultivated Field Control7.1.1 IntroductionCFC or Cultivated Field Control is a GS20 app
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en56All identifiers are listed below:Case 00: // new lineCase 01: // @Case 05: // Active Job-nameCase 06: // C
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en577.1.3 Using the ProgramCultivated Field Control can be found under the Application selection in the main m
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en58An area can be selected from the table by highlighting the area and pressing enter.An area may also be sel
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en59To save your data, and/or get a view of the generated log file, press enter and select one of two choices.
RegistrationLeica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en6Company stamp, additional notes/information:Leica dealer:
ApplicationsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en60
UtilitiesLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en618. Utilities8.1 File BrowserThe File Browser is the Leica Geosystems GS20 equivalent of Windows’ File Explore
UtilitiesLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en628.1.3 Firmware UpdateWhen new firmware (or software) is available for the Leica Geosystems GS20, the update w
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en639. SetupThe Setup application contains both default and user defined configurations that determine how a unit ope
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en649.2 Tree Directory NavigationThe tree style directory menu of Setup groups similar screens into expandable branch
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en654. Character edit time-out changes the amount of time a character is in edit mode. After the time-out the selecte
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en669.3.4 Clearing a Selected Device1. Expand the “Wireless” and “Bluetooth: Leica” tree branches.2. Highlight the wi
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en679.3.6 Linking with the BluetoothThe cleanest way to link to a mobile phone is using a Bluetooth Virtual Serial po
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en684. One AT String you may wish to change is dial. By default it is set to pulse dialing, but it can be set to tone
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en69More StatusIf your station connects, you will receive a link under the Arrow: Still Hollow.If your corrections ar
Table of ContentsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en7Table of Contents1. Basic Operation... 111.1 Batteries and Ch
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en709.5 Device ManagerThe Device Manager provides a library of all devices available for Real-Time, Offset, and ASCII
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en71•The DOP, or Dilution of Precision Filter is user definable mask based on satellite geometry. This is a setting n
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en729.6.5 InitializationThe time and initial position controls help the unit to obtain satellites faster in a new geo
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en733. CQ Warning (Coordinate Quality): Even if Point Autostop is set to none, a notification alarm can be set to ale
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en74Port: Three ports are currently available for connection to a Real-Time device. • Port 1: Serial Lemo connection
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en759.8.2.2 Static Phase Static Ph
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en76When a phase mode has been switched, a message will pop up to indicate that settings may have been changed to the
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en779.8.3 WAAS and EGNOSThe Wide Area Augmentation System, or WAAS is a free real-time correction for GPS available i
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en783. Most likely, you will want to select a User Defined configuration or press Menu and create a New configuration
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en799.8.3.2 Changes to the Real-Time ScreenA new Source selection allows the user to select none (no correction), WAA
Table of ContentsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en82.3.3.4 Step 4: Display Attributes: Attaching Map Symbology ...
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en809.8.4.1 Powering on the WoRCS1. The Bluetooth Module is the only belt item with configurable controls. By Default
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en818. Finally, press the Menu key and Save, then Escape back to the main menu.Tip: Ensure batteries are charged and
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en822. If the Real-time values are all zero, there is no communication to the real-time beacon module. So you will ne
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en83WoRCS Belt1. WoRCS Power Supply Module2. WoRCS RTB Module3. WoRCS BLUETOOTH Module4. WoRCS Belt with Belt keepers
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en841. Power on the GS20 and select 8 Setup, 2 Hardware Management and the Bluetooth_Wireless Selection.2. Expand the
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en859.8.5.3 Checking the WoRCS Real-Time LinkOnce the Bluetooth Link is established, you will need to make sure that
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en867. Escape and save the values, then escape and save the configuration.)If you are editing a default configuration
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en87)Not all Lemo connections are wired the same!Consult your vendor and rangefinder manual to ensure your cable is c
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en884. Escape and save changes. Once you have the device and port settings set to match the offset device and port co
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en89Distance Distance: Enter Distance and Delta Ht for 1st position from Aux Pt A; repeat for position B and choose t
Table of ContentsLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en97. Applications... 557.1 Cultivated Field Control ...
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en903. If your rangefinder only calculates a distance, you must manually enter the other parameters.4. Select Occupy,
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en91The known feature is automatically selected from the Geo-Clipboard in the offset screen. No Occupation is necessa
SetupLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en929.9 Units and FormatsUnits and Formats allow the Leica Geosystems GS20 to be entered and display according to the
StatusLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en9310. StatusThe Status application of the Leica Geosystems GS20 provides feedback concerning current position, sat
StatusLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en9410.1.3 Satellite ViewThe satellite view provides a user friendly interface for viewing visible vs. tracked satel
GlossaryLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en9511. GlossaryAlmanacLibrary of coarse satellite orbital data used to calculate satellite position, rise time, e
GlossaryLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en96Dilution of precision (DOP )A description of the purely geometrical contribution of the uncertainty in a posit
GlossaryLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en97LongitudeLongitude is the angle between the meridian ellipse which passes through Greenwich and the meridian e
GlossaryLeica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en98RTCMRadio Technicial Comission for Maritime services. Commission set up to define differential data link to re
Leica GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en9912. IndexAAlmanac .............. 13, 72ASCII .........
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