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GPS1200 10 How to Use this Manual Name of Description documentation System Field Manual Describes the general working of the product in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. Applications Field Describes specific onboard application programs in Manual standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. The RoadRunner application program is described in a separate manual. Technical Reference Overall comprehensive guide to the product and program Manual functions. Inclu
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Use case User Manual System Field Application Technical Manual Programs Reference Field Manual Manual for for for for TPS RCS RX1200 TPS1200 TPS1200 TPS1200 GPS GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS RX1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 GPS1200 SmartRover Format of the The GPS1200 CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. All documentation manuals are also available in printed form except for the GPS1200 Technical Refer- ence Manual. How to Use this Manual GPS1200 11
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GPS1200 12 Description of the System 2 Description of the System 2.1 System Components Main components Component Description Receiver To calculate a range to all visible satellites. RX1200 To operate the user interface either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with supplied stylus. Antenna To receive the satellite signals from the NAVSTAR satel- lites. LEICA Geo Office The office software including a series of help programs which support working with GPS1200. LEICA GPS Spider The reference
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Receivers Receiver Description GX1230 Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase, real-time capable GX1220 Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase GX1210 Twelve L1 channels, code and phase GX1200 with Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase, real-time PPS/Event option capable, with event and PPS ports GRX1200 Classic Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase, real-time capable, for reference station applications GRX1200 Lite Twelve L1, twelve L2 channels, code and phase, re
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GPS1200 14 Description of the System off without notice. Phase measurements on L2 are ensured as these receivers auto- matically switch to patented tracking techniques. Antennas used Receiver Antenna with receivers GX1230/GX1220 Typically: AX1202, otherwise: AT504 GX1210 AX1201 GRX1200 Series Typically: AT504, otherwise: AX1202 LEICA Geo Office • LGO supports the GPS1200 and TPS1200 instruments. It also supports all other Leica TPS instruments. • LGO is based on a graphical user interface with
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Functionality Description Extended Func- Includes coordinate transformations, GPS post processing, level tionality data processing, network adjustment, GIS and CAD Export. • Supported operating systems: Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME. Refer to the online help of LGO for additional information. LEICA GPS Spider The reference station software is known as LEICA GPS Spider. It is required to operate the GRX1200 Series receivers. Use • to connect from a PC to a GPS1200 • to automatically c
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GPS1200 16 Description of the System 2.2 System Concept 2.2.1 Software Concept Description All receivers use the same software concept. Software type Software type Description System This important software covers the basic functions of the instru- software ment. System software is also referred to as firmware. The programs Survey and Setup are integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted. The English language is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted. Language Numerous langu
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Software type Description Application A suite of optional survey-specific application programs are programs available for the instrument. Some of these programs are freely available and can be loaded and are immediately activated. The other programs must be purchased and are only activated with a licence key. Customised Custom software specific to user requirements can be developed application using the GeoC++ development kit. programs Information on the GeoC++ development environment is ava
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GPS1200 18 Description of the System 2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a memory device. This is either a CompactFlash card or an internal memory. Memory device CompactFlash card: A CompactFlash card slot is standard. A CompactFlash card can be inserted and removed. Various capacities are available. Whilst other CompactFlash cards may be used, Leica recommends to only use Leica Compact- Flash cards and is not responsible f
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For GRX1200 Series receivers: While in remote operation mode, stop point occupation and ring buffer logging before removing the CompactFlash card. Data conversion Export Data can be exported from a job in a wide range of ASCII formats. The export format is defined in Format Manager which is a PC tool in LEICA Geo Office. Refer to the online help of LGO for information on creating format files. Import Data can be imported from ASCII, GSI8 or GSI16 format. Transfer raw data Raw data can be tra
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GPS1200 20 Description of the System 2.2.3 Power Concept General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instru- ment. Power options Receiver Power for the receiver can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two external power supplies can be connected using a Y-cable. For the GRX1200 Series one of the two external power supplies can be configured to be the primary which
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Leica GPS1200
User Manual
Version 3.0
English
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GPS1200 2 Introduction Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS1200 series instrument. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "7 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. identification Enter the type and serial number in your
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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 and/or appreciabl
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GPS1200 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 How to Use this Manual 8 2 Description of the System 12 2.1 System Components 12 2.2 System Concept 16 2.2.1 Software Concept 16 2.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 18 2.2.3 Power Concept 20 2.3 Container Contents 22 2.4 Receiver Components 24 3 User Interface 26 3.1 Operating Principles 26 3.2 Icons 33 4 Operation 38 4.1 Equipment Setup 38 4.2 Battery 40 4.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 43
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4.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices 46 4.5 Accessing Survey Application Program 55 4.6 Guidelines for Correct Results 58 4.7 Operation with a Typical Configuration Set 59 5 Reference Station 64 5.1 Overview 64 5.2 Equipment Setup 67 5.3 Getting Started with the GRX1200 Series 72 6 Care and Transport 80 6.1 Transport 80 6.2 Storage 81 6.3 Cleaning and Drying 82 7 Safety Directions 84 7.1 General Introduction 84 7.2 Intended Use 85 7.3 Limits of Use 87 7.4 Responsibilities 88 7.5 Int
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GPS1200 6 Table of Contents 8 Technical Data 110 8.1 Receiver Technical Data 110 8.1.1 Tracking Characteristics of the Receiver 110 8.1.2 Accuracy 113 8.1.3 Technical Data 115 8.2 Antennas Technical Data 121 8.3 RX1200 Technical Data 126 8.4 Conformity to National Regulations 130 8.4.1 RX1250 130 8.4.2 GFU16, Bluetooth communication 132 8.4.3 GFU17, Siemens MC45 133 8.4.4 GFU19, US CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C 135 Index 138
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Table of Contents GPS1200 7
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GPS1200 8 How to Use this Manual 1 How to Use this Manual It is recommended to set-up the product while reading through this manual. Path Main Menu: Manage...\Data stands for this working sequence: From the Main Menu select Manage... and then select Data. Screen CONFIGURE General Menu describes the name of the screen. Page Screens can have more than one page. Units page describes a specific page of a screen. For example: ’...in CONFIGURE Units & Formats, Units page...’. Fields and options Fie
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• The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as RX1210T, RX1220T or RX1250 X. The names RX1210 and RX1220 are used throughout the manual and may also represent the touch screen models. Only use the supplied stylus on the screens of the touch screen models. Illustrations For the purpose of the illustrations, a GX1230 model has been selected which is representative for all models. Available General description documentation Name of Description documentation User Manua
