Leica GPS1200 User Manual

Leica GPS1200User ManualVersion 3.0English

10GPS1200How to Use this ManualAvailable documentation depending on use caseName ofdocumentationDescriptionSystem Field Manual Describes the general w

100GPS1200Safety Directions7.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCDescription The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of

Safety Directions GPS1200 101Caution Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-ments.Although the product meet

102GPS1200Safety DirectionsRadios, digital cellular phones or ATX1230 with Blue-toothUse of product with radio, digital cellular phone devices or ATX1

Safety Directions GPS1200 1037.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.Applicability The grayed paragraph below is only applicable for products of the GPS1

104GPS1200Safety DirectionsWarning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli-ance could void the user's aut

Safety Directions GPS1200 105LabellingRX1210LabellingRX1250 XRX12_023Type: RX1210 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106GPS1200Safety DirectionsLabelling GFU16, GFU17GPS12_103This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw

Safety Directions GPS1200 107Labelling GFU19TPS12_218This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

108GPS1200Safety DirectionsLabelling internal battery GEB211, GEB221TPS12_082 ... ... ... ...

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How to Use this Manual GPS1200 11Format of thedocumentationThe GPS1200 CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. All manuals are also

110GPS1200Technical Data8 Technical Data8.1 Receiver Technical Data8.1.1 Tracking Characteristics of the ReceiverGPS technology SmartTrackSatellite re

Technical Data GPS1200 111Carrier trackingCode measure-mentsCondition GX1230/GX1220/GRX1200 SeriesGX1210L1, AS off or on Reconstructed carrier phase v

112GPS1200Technical Data)Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 and L2 are fully independent with AS on or off.Satellites trackedL2, AS on Carrier

Technical Data GPS1200 1138.1.2 Accuracy)Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometry

114GPS1200Technical DataLong baselines with GX1230/GX1220/GRX1200 Series plus AT504Short baselines with GX1210 plus AX1201Differential phase in real-t

Technical Data GPS1200 1158.1.3 Technical DataDimensions The dimensions are given for the housing without the sockets.Weight Receiver weights without

116GPS1200Technical DataPowerBattery internalBattery externalOperating times The given operating times are valid for• all receiver types except GRX120

Technical Data GPS1200 117Environmental specificationsTemperatureEquipment Operating timeType Radio Digital cellular phoneStatic - - 15 h continuously

118GPS1200Technical DataProtection against water, dust and sandHumidityPPS output For GX1200 with PPS/Event option and GRX1200 ProPPS output character

Technical Data GPS1200 119Cable connectivity:Event input For GX1200 with PPS/Event option and GRX1200 ProPulse length: 1 msLeading edge: Coinciding wi

12GPS1200Description of the System2 Description of the System2.1 System ComponentsMain componentsComponent DescriptionReceiver To calculate a range to

120GPS1200Technical DataExternal oscillator inputFor GRX1200 ProExternal clock input:Frequency: 5 MHz or 10 MHzInput impedance: 50 Ω nominalInput VSWR

Technical Data GPS1200 1218.2 Antennas Technical DataDescription and useThe GPS antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table give

122GPS1200Technical DataConnectorMountingWeightElectrical dataAX1201/AX1202: TNC femaleAT504: N femaleAll antennas: 5/8" WhitworthAX1201/AX1202:

Technical Data GPS1200 123Environmental specificationsTemperatureProtection against water, dust and sandBW, -30 dBi - - 200 MHz maxType AX1201 AX1202

124GPS1200Technical DataHumidityCable lengthType ProtectionAX1201/AX1202 Up to 100 %The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter-acted by

Technical Data GPS1200 1252.8 5010 70GRX1200 Pro AT504/AX1202 1.2 302.8 5010 70Separation distance from receiver ...to antenna Suppliedcable lengths [

126GPS1200Technical Data8.3 RX1200 Technical DataControl unitDimensionsWeightDisplay: 1/4 VGA (320 x 240 pixels), monochrome, graphics capable LCD, il

Technical Data GPS1200 127Recording For RX1250 X, data can be recorded on the CompactFlash card.PowerType Capacity [MB] Data capacityCompactFlash card

128GPS1200Technical DataInternal batteryEnvironmental specificationsTemperatureProtection against water, dust and sandType Battery Voltage Capacity Op

Technical Data GPS1200 129HumidityPortsType ProtectionRX1210/RX1250 X Up to 100 %The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter-acted by pe

Description of the System GPS1200 13Receivers)The GX1230, GX1220, GX1200 with PPS/Event option and GRX1200 Series receivers use the GPS P-code signal,

130GPS1200Technical Data8.4 Conformity to National Regulations8.4.1 RX1250Conformity to national regula-tionsFor RX1250• FCC part 15, applicable in US

Technical Data GPS1200 131AntennaType Antenna Gain [dBi]Connector Frequency band [MHz]RX1250, BluetoothIntegrated antenna - - -

132GPS1200Technical Data8.4.2 GFU16, Bluetooth communicationConformity to national regula-tions• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)• European Directive 19

Technical Data GPS1200 1338.4.3 GFU17, Siemens MC45Conformity to national regula-tions• FCC Part 15 and 24 (applicable in US)• European Directive 1999

134GPS1200Technical DataSpecific Absorp-tion Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and standa

Technical Data GPS1200 1358.4.4 GFU19, US CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-CConformity to national regula-tions• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)• Europe

136GPS1200Technical DataSpecific Absorp-tion Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and standa

Technical Data GPS1200 137

138GPS1200IndexIndexAAC, power supply unit ... 20In Diagram ...

Index GPS1200 139CCapacity, memoryReceiver ... 115RX1200 ...

14GPS1200Description of the Systemoff without notice. Phase measurements on L2 are ensured as these receivers auto-matically switch to patented tracki

140GPS1200IndexEElectrical data, antennas ... 122Environmental specificationsAntenna ...

Index GPS1200 141Internal power supply ... 20Internet online status, icon ...

142GPS1200IndexOOFF button ... 24, 39OMNI drive ...

Index GPS1200 143Remote controlCommands ... 66Reference station ...

144GPS1200IndexStop bit ... 74Survey application program ...

Index GPS1200 145WWeightAntennas ... 122Receiver ...

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Description of the System GPS1200 15• Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME.Refer to the online help of LGO for additio

16GPS1200Description of the System2.2 System Concept2.2.1 Software ConceptDescription All receivers use the same software concept.Software typeSoftwar

Description of the System GPS1200 17Software upload All instrument software is stored in the System RAM of the receiver. The software can be uploaded

18GPS1200Description of the System2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion ConceptDescription Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory devi

Description of the System GPS1200 19)For GRX1200 Series receivers:While in remote operation mode, stop point occupation and ring buffer logging before

2GPS1200IntroductionIntroductionPurchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 series instrument.This manual contains important safety directio

20GPS1200Description of the System2.2.3 Power ConceptGeneral Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended b

Description of the System GPS1200 21)For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in case of a main power failure.

22GPS1200Description of the System2.3 Container ContentsContainer for GX1200 receivers and delivered accessoriespart 1 of 2a) Double arm for antennas

Description of the System GPS1200 23Container for GX1200 receivers and delivered accessoriespart 2 of 2a) Base for telescopic rodb) Holder for RX1210

24GPS1200Description of the System2.4 Receiver ComponentsReceiver compo-nentsON/OFF button The receiver can be preprogrammed in the office and used in

Description of the System GPS1200 25

26GPS1200User Interface3 User Interface3.1 Operating PrinciplesKeyboard and touch screenThe user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by th

User Interface GPS1200 27Switching between Leica software and Windows CE desktopThis is valid for RX1250.Unlock To unlock the keyboard press and hold

28GPS1200User InterfaceAccess Leica softwareAccess Windows CE desktopIF THENRX1250 is started the Leica software comes up automatically.Windows CE des

User Interface GPS1200 29Selecting from a menu.Windows CE task bar is to be displayedSHIFT PROG ().IF THENAppearance DescriptionTo select an item from

Introduction GPS1200 3Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered tradema

30GPS1200User InterfaceSelecting a pageAppearance and selection from a choicelistChoicelists have various appearances.Closed choicelist.ENTER or tap o

User Interface GPS1200 31Simple listbox.Appearance Description Selection• Choicelist shows items to select.• A search field is shown if necessary• A s

32GPS1200User InterfaceListbox dialogue.Appearance Description Selection• Choicelist fills the whole screen.• A search field is shown.• A scroll bar i

User Interface GPS1200 333.2 IconsDescription Icons show the current status information of the receiver.)The icons provide information related to basi

34GPS1200User InterfaceIconsIcon DescriptionPosition status Displays the status of the current position. As soon as this icon becomes visible the rece

User Interface GPS1200 35Symbols are added to the basic position mode icon when raw data logging or logging of auto points is configured.Bluetooth The

36GPS1200User Interface• If an external power supply is connected and one or two internal batteries are inserted, then the external power is used.• If

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38GPS1200Operation4 Operation4.1 Equipment Setup)The example given is for static operations.Equipment setup step-by-stepStep Description1. Set up the

Operation GPS1200 39)A memory device must be available otherwise a survey cannot be carried out.)Close the lid carefully after insertion of the Compac

4GPS1200Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIn this manual Chapter Page1 How to Use this Manual 82 Description of the System 122.1 System Components 122

40GPS1200Operation4.2 Battery)Primary use/charging• The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is deliv-ered with an

Operation GPS1200 41• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; very high operating temperatures reduce the service life of th

42GPS1200Operation4. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw.5. Repeat steps 2. to 4. for the second battery compartment.6. T

Operation GPS1200 434.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card)• Keep the card dry.• Use it only within the specified temperature range.• Do not bend the

44GPS1200OperationFormat a Compact-Flash card step-by-stepFormatting the CompactFlash card before logging data is started is required if a completely

Operation GPS1200 452. TOOLS Format Memory Device<Memory Device: CF Card><Format Method: Format Quick>Select the memory device to be forma

46GPS1200Operation4.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for DevicesDevices fitting into a clip-on-housingDigital cellular phones fitting into a clip-o

Operation GPS1200 47Detach a clip-on-housing step-by-stepInsert a SIM card step-by-stepFor those digital cellular phones that require SIM cards.2. Ens

48GPS1200Operation2. Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bottom of the clip-on-housing.3. Insert the coin into the groove

Operation GPS1200 49Remove a SIM card step-by-stepFor those digital cellular phones that require SIM cards.Step Description1. Take a coin and a pen.2.

Table of Contents GPS1200 54.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices 464.5 Accessing Survey Application Program 554.6 Guidelines for Correct R

50GPS1200OperationLED indicators DescriptionEach clip-on-housing for a radio, digital cellular phones or bluetooth communication has Light Emitting Di

Operation GPS1200 51Diagrama) Warning LED, available for Satelline 3ASb) Data transfer LEDc) Signal strength LED or Status LED for Bluetooth communica

52GPS1200OperationDescription of the LED’sIF the on is THENWarning LEDGFU14 with Satelline 3ASred the device is in the configuration mode controlled f

Operation GPS1200 53Signal strength LEDGFU19 with US CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-Cred device is on, not registered on the network.flashing red device is on,

54GPS1200OperationGFU15 with Pacific Crest PDLred or flashing red the communication link, Data Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving receiver.off t

Operation GPS1200 554.5 Accessing Survey Application ProgramAccess Select Main Menu: Survey.ORPress PROG. Highlight Survey. CONT (F1).SURVEYSurvey Beg

56GPS1200OperationDescription of fieldsField Option Description<Job:> Choicelist The active job. All jobs from Main Menu: Manage...\Jobs can be

Operation GPS1200 57Next stepCONT (F1) accepts the changes and accesses, depending on the selected <Config Set:>, SURVEY Survey: Job Name or SUR

58GPS1200Operation4.6 Guidelines for Correct ResultsUndisturbed satel-lite signal recep-tionSuccessful GPS surveys require undisturbed satellite signa

Operation GPS1200 594.7 Operation with a Typical Configuration Set)The example given is for static operations.Static operations step-by-stepStep Descr

6GPS1200Table of Contents8 Technical Data 1108.1 Receiver Technical Data 1108.1.1 Tracking Characteristics of the Receiver 1108.1.2 Accuracy 1138.1.3

60GPS1200Operation5. SURVEY Survey: Job NameType in the point ID and the antenna height.)The position mode icon is the moving icon. This indicates tha

Operation GPS1200 6111. Measure the antenna height and note it down in the field record sheet.)If the tribrach is not level or the antenna height has

62GPS1200Operation)The antenna must not be moved while data is logged, otherwise the quality of post-processed coordinates is impaired.)The CompactFla

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64GPS1200Reference Station5 Reference Station5.1 OverviewDescription The GRX1200 Series• are designed to operate for specific reference station applic

Reference Station GPS1200 65• operate in the same manner as the other GPS1200 receivers.• have the same receiver and measurement performance as the ot

66GPS1200Reference StationData storage All CompactFlash cards recommended by Leica Geosystems are supported. Storing data on a CompactFlash card enabl

Reference Station GPS1200 675.2 Equipment SetupEquipment setup An example for an equipment setup for a reference station is shown in the following dia

68GPS1200Reference Stationi j k l m naoqprsbcdefghGPS12_027

Reference Station GPS1200 69)Normally, the data transfer cable GX RX to RS232 is used to connect the GRX1200 Series to a PC. Connect the cable to port

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70GPS1200Reference Station)Connect the device to transmit real-time data to port P1, P2 or P3 of the receiver. Some devices fit into a clip-on-housing

Reference Station GPS1200 71Behaviour when turning off and onTurning the GRX1200 Series off and on again resets the receiver. The conse-quences are:•

72GPS1200Reference Station5.3 Getting Started with the GRX1200 SeriesWays of operating The GRX1200 Series can either be operated with the RX1200 like

Reference Station GPS1200 73Any application program available on GPS1200 such as Survey or Stakeout)Refer to the relevant chapters in this manual or t

74GPS1200Reference StationConfigure a remote interface connec-tionRemote interface to be configured Configure usingStandard default RS232 • Each port

Reference Station GPS1200 75Configure a modem interface step-by-stepIn order to use a modem for the remote interface connection, the corresponding dev

76GPS1200Reference Station5. DEVCE (F5) to access CONFIGURE Devices.6. PAGE (F6) changes to the Modem/GSM page.7. CONFIGURE Devices, Modem/GSM pageHig

Reference Station GPS1200 77Configure a NET port step-by-stepIn order to use a NET port for the remote interface connection, the RJ45 connector of the

78GPS1200Reference Station8. CTRL (F4) to access CONFIGURE Set NET Port.9. CONFIGURE Set NET Port<User: Server>Configure the NET port numbers an

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8GPS1200How to Use this Manual1 How to Use this Manual)It is recommended to set-up the product while reading through this manual.Path Main Menu: Manag

80GPS1200Care and Transport6 Care and Transport6.1 TransportTransport in the fieldWhen transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that

Care and Transport GPS1200 816.2 StorageProduct Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is

82GPS1200Care and Transport6.3 Cleaning and DryingProduct Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with w

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84GPS1200Safety Directions7 Safety Directions7.1 General IntroductionDescription The following directions should enable the person responsible for the

Safety Directions GPS1200 857.2 Intended UsePermitted use • Measuring and computing coordinates using P-code and/or C/A-code signals from NAVSTAR GPS

86GPS1200Safety Directions• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site, for example when measuring on roads.• Controlling of machines, moving objects

Safety Directions GPS1200 877.3 Limits of UseEnvironment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable fo

88GPS1200Safety Directions7.4 ResponsibilitiesManufacturer of the productLeica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geos

Safety Directions GPS1200 897.5 International Warranty, Software Licence AgreementInternational WarrantyThe International Warranty can be downloaded f

How to Use this Manual GPS1200 9• The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as RX1210T, RX1220T or RX1250 X. The names RX12

90GPS1200Safety Directionslation or use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such lic

Safety Directions GPS1200 917.6 Hazards of UseWarning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect o

92GPS1200Safety DirectionsDanger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical

Safety Directions GPS1200 93Warning Inadequate securing of the surveying site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building s

94GPS1200Safety DirectionsAvoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.Caution The product uses the GPS P-Code signal which by U.S. policy may b

Safety Directions GPS1200 95Warning High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leackage, fire or explosions

96GPS1200Safety DirectionsWarning If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gas are

Safety Directions GPS1200 97in such an environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations and follow their instructio

98GPS1200Safety DirectionsThe air terminal diameter should be 12 mm for copper or 15 mm for aluminium. The height of the air terminals should be 25 cm

Safety Directions GPS1200 99Grounding the receiver/antennaa) GPS antennab) Lightning conductor arrayc) Antenna/receiver connectiond) Metallic maste) C