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Leica GPS1200+
User Manual
Version 7.0
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 "6 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 yo
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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 unin- tended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin- tended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or apprecia
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GPS1200+ 4 Introduction Validity of this • This manual applies to all GPS1200+ instruments. Differences between the manual various models are marked and described. • The RX1200 is available as RX1210 or with touch screen functionality as RX1210T, RX1250X, RX1250Xc, RX1250T or RX1250Tc. The name RX1210 is 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 illust
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Name Description Format System Field Describes the general working of the product in -x Manual standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. Applications Describes specific onboard application programs xx Field Manual in standard use. Intended as a quick reference field guide. The RoadRunner application program is described in a separate manual. Technical Overall comprehensive guide to the product and -x Reference program functions. Included are detailed descrip- Manual tions of sp
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GPS1200+ 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 Description of the System 10 1.1 System Components 10 1.2 System Concept 16 1.2.1 Software Concept 16 1.2.2 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 18 1.2.3 Power Concept 20 1.3 Container Contents 22 1.4 Receiver Components 24 2 User Interface 26 2.1 Operating Principles 26 2.2 Icons 32
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3 Operation 36 3.1 Equipment Setup 36 3.2 Battery 38 3.3 Working with the CompactFlash Card 41 3.4 Working with the Clip-On-Housings for Devices 45 3.5 Accessing Survey Application Program 55 3.6 Guidelines for Correct Results 59 3.7 Operation with a Typical Configuration Set 60 4 Reference Station 64 4.1 Overview 64 4.2 Equipment Setup 68 4.3 Getting Started with the GRX1200+ Series 73 5 Care and Transport 82 5.1 Transport 82 5.2 Storage 83 5.3 Cleaning and Drying 84 Table of Contents GPS1200+
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GPS1200+ 8 Table of Contents 6 Safety Directions 86 6.1 General Introduction 86 6.2 Intended Use 87 6.3 Limits of Use 89 6.4 Responsibilities 90 6.5 Hazards of Use 91 6.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 101 6.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 104 7 Technical Data 110 7.1 Receiver Technical Data 110 7.1.1 Tracking Characteristics of the Receiver 110 7.1.2 Accuracy 113 7.1.3 Technical Data 116 7.2 Antennas Technical Data 123 7.3 RX1200 Technical Data 129 7.4 Conformity to National Regulations
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8 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 142 Index 144 Table of Contents GPS1200+ 9
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GPS1200+ 10 Description of the System 1 Description of the System 1.1 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 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites. LEICA Geo Office The office software including a series of help programs which support working with GPS12
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Receivers Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured in CONFIGURE Satellite Settings a maximum number of 120 channels is allocated. Receiver Description GX1230+ GNSS Up to 16 L1, 16 L2, 16 L5 channels (GPS), up to 14 L1, 14 L2 channels (GLONASS), up to 14 E1, 14 E5a, 14 E5b, 14 Alt- BOC channels (Galileo), four channels SBAS, code and phase, real-time capable GX1230+ 16 L1, 16 L2 channels (GPS), four channels SBAS, code and phase, real-time capable GX1220+ GNSS Up to 16 L1, 16
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GPS1200+ 12 Description of the System Receiver Description GRX1200+ 16 L1, 16 L2 channels (GPS), code and phase, real-time capable, with event, PPS, oscillator and NET port, for refer- ence station applications GRX1200+ GNSS Up to 16 L1, 16 L2, 16 L5 channels (GPS), up to 14 L1, 14 L2 channels (GLONASS), up to 14 E1, 14 E5a, 14 E5b, 14 Alt- BOC channels (Galileo), code and phase, real-time capable, with event, PPS, oscillator and NET port, for reference station applications Once the first op
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on L2 are ensured as these receivers automatically switch to patented tracking tech- niques. Antennas used Receiver Antenna with receivers GX1230+ GNSS/GX1230+/ Typically: AX1203+ GNSS, otherwise: AT504 GG/ GX1220+ GNSS/GX1220+ AR25 GX1210+ AX1201 GRX1200+ Series Typically: AT504 GG/AR25 otherwise: AX1203+ GNSS Description of the System GPS1200+ 13
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GPS1200+ 14 Description of the System 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 standard Windows® operating procedures. • LGO provides the following functionality: Functionality Description Standard Func- Includes data exchange between computer and receiver, data tionality management including viewing and editing, reporting, creation and management of codelists, cr
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LEICA GNSS The reference station software is known as LEICA GNSS Spider. It is required to Spider operate the GRX1200+ Series receivers. Use • to connect from a PC to a GPS1200+ • to automatically convert data to receiver locally or remotely. RINEX format. • to configure receiver operation. • to automatically archive data files. • to monitor receiver operation. • to automatically distribute to FTP locations. • to automatically download raw data. Operating systems • Windows® XP • Windows® 2000
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GPS1200+ 16 Description of the System 1.2 System Concept 1.2.1 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 lang
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Software type Description Application A suite of optional survey-specific application programs are programs available for the instrument. Some of the programs are activated freely and require no license key and others require purchasing and are only activated with a license 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 avail- able on request from a Leic
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GPS1200+ 18 Description of the System 1.2.2 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
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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. Data can also be exported from a job in DXF or LandXML format. Import Data can be imported from AS
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GPS1200+ 20 Description of the System 1.2.3 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 whi
