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Leica FlexLine plus User Manual Version 5.0 English...
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Product identifica- The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. tion Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results Settings Work Settings Regional Settings Data Settings Screen & Audio Settings EDM Settings Interface Settings Programs - Getting Started Overview Starting a Program Setting the Job Station Setup FlexLine plus, Table of Contents...
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Adjusting Line-of-Sight and Vertical Index Error 14.4 Adjusting the Compensator 14.5 Adjusting the Tilting Axis Error 14.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 14.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 14.8 Servicing the Tripod FlexLine plus, Table of Contents...
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17.5.2 Products with Communication side cover 17.5.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations 17.6 General Technical Data of the Instrument 17.7 Scale Correction 17.8 Reduction Formulas Software Licence Agreement Glossary Appendix A Menu Tree Appendix B Directory Structure FlexLine plus, Table of Contents...
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe. • To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may WARNING increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Precautions: Do not use the product in a thunderstorm. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
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Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems distributor. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these prod- WARNING ucts. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. λ = 660nm Pav = 4.8mW tp = 400ps IEC 60825-1:2014 009328_001 FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. λ = 660nm Pav = 4.8mW tp = 400ps IEC 60825-1:2014 009328_001 FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. CAUTION Precautions: 1) Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments. 2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals. FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
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Labelling 001923_002 a) Laser beam b) Exit for laser beam FlexLine plus, Safety Directions...
Precautions: Although the product meets in combination with radio or digital cellular phone devices recommended by Leica Geosystems the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance WARNING could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Data transfer Data can be always transferred between a FlexLine plus instrument and a computer via a data transfer cable. For instruments equipped with a Communication side cover data can also be transferred via USB memory stick, USB cable, or Bluetooth.
- for instruments with a Communication side cover* p) GEB212/GEB211/GEB221/GEB222 battery* q) Tip for mini prism pole* r) Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece* s) Manuals* and USB documentation card t) GLS115 mini prism pole* * Optional FlexLine plus, Description of the System...
* Optional for TS02 plus 002724_002 Instrument components part 2 of 2 j) Focusing telescope image k) Eyepiece; focusing graticule l) Battery cover m) Serial interface RS232 n) Foot screw o) Display p) Keyboard 002725_002 FlexLine plus, Description of the System...
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Communication side A Communication side cover is included for TS06 plus/TS09 plus. cover a) Bluetooth antenna b) Compartment lid c) USB memory stick cap storage d) USB host port e) USB device port TSOX_130 FlexLine plus, Description of the System...
Returns to next higher level. Pressing ESC short: Returns to next higher level. Quits a screen or edit mode without saving changes. Pressing ESC long: Returns to the Main Menu. Quits a screen or edit mode without saving changes. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
Fields e) Softkeys S_TSOX_001 Color&Touch screen: a) Status icons b) Title of screen c) Focus in screen. Active field d) Fields e) Softkeys 002873_002 Tap on an icon, field or tab to run a function. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
For C&T: Tapping the icon opens the EDM Settings screen. Leica mini prism is selected. For C&T: Tapping the icon opens the EDM Settings screen. Leica mini 0 prism is selected. For C&T: Tapping the icon opens the EDM Settings screen. Leica 360° prism is selected.
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Indicates that horizontal angle is set to left side angle meas- urement (anticlockwise). To take a screenshot from the current screen. The screenshot is displayed and can be edited by sketching. The screenshot can be linked with stations or points manually. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
To display the coordinate and job details of the selected point. -> ABC To change the keypad operation to alphanumerical. -> 345 To change the keypad operation to numerical. To display the next softkey level. To return to the first softkey level. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
In the alphanumeric character set "+" and "-" are treated as normal alphanumeric characters with no mathematical function. "+" / "-" only appear in front of an entry. In this example selecting 2 on an alphanu- meric keyboard would start the Survey program. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
A* All points starting with "A" are found, for example, A9, A15, ABCD, A2A. *1 All points containing only one "1" are found, for example, 1, A1, AB1. A*1 All points starting with "A" and containing only one "1" are found, for example, A1, AB1, A51. FlexLine plus, User Interface...
Extension of reference line/arc, straight, curve or spiral Perpendicular distance to the reference line/arc, straight, curve or spiral Boundary of an area Connection between last measured/selected point and first point of an area Boundary of breaklines Breaklines of an area FlexLine plus, User Interface...
TSOX_012a Careful handling of tripod. • Check all screws and bolts for correct fit. • During transport, always use the cover supplied. • Use the tripod only for surveying tasks. TSOX_012c FlexLine plus, Operation...
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When levelled correctly, checkmarks are displayed. For the Color&Touch display only: If the instrument is not levelled to one axis, then the icons for the single axis bubble tube and the circular bubble are framed red, else they are black. FlexLine plus, Operation...
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Under some circumstances the laser dot is or holes not visible, for example over pipes. In this case, using a transparent plate enables the laser dot to be seen and then easily aligned to the centre of the pipe. TSOX_014 FlexLine plus, Operation...
+10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible. • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high.
To change EDM configurations, communication parameters and general instrument settings. Refer to "5 Settings". Settings To access instrument-related tools such as check and adjust, personal startup settings, PIN code settings, licence keys, system information Tools and firmware upload. Refer to "12 Tools". FlexLine plus, Operation...
To set the horizontal angle reading to the left (anticlockwise) or to the right (clockwise). Code To find/enter codes. Refer to "9.1 Coding". Available on page 4/4 or Code. Or, on any page, press the FNC/Favourites key and select Coding. FlexLine plus, Operation...
Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results Description An EDM is incorporated into the FlexLine plus instruments. In all versions, the distance can be determined by using a visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective. There are two EDM modes: •...
Slope dist. Display only field for the height difference between Height diff. station and reflector. Easting Display only field for Easting coordinate of meas- ured point. Display only field for Northing coordinate of meas- Northing ured point. FlexLine plus, Settings...
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The clock is always displayed. The position of the clock cannot be changed. The ID of the icons increases from left to right. Tilt and horizontal Setting Correction corrections Tilt Horizontal Incline Incline Horizontal Tilting axis correction correction longitudinal transversal collimation FlexLine plus, Settings...
The vertical angle value that is recorded is the value Hold that was in the vertical angle field at the time Dist was pressed. Running The vertical angle value that is recorded is the value in the vertical angle field at the time Store is pressed. FlexLine plus, Settings...
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Displays distance with three decimals. Displays distance with four decimals. Sets the units shown for all temperature fields. Temp. Unit Degree Celsius. °C °F Degree Fahrenheit. Press.Unit Sets the units shown for all pressure fields. Hecto Pascal. Millibar. mbar FlexLine plus, Settings...
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Vertical : Horizontal, for example 1 : 5. (v/h x 100), for example 20 %. The current time. Time (24h) Shows an example of the selected date format. Date How the date is shown in all date-related fields. Format dd.mm.yyyy, mm.dd.yyyy or yyyy.mm.dd FlexLine plus, Settings...
StationID, E, N, H, hi (Station). Mask 3 StationID, Ori, E, N, H, hi (Station Result). PtID, E, N, H (Control). PtID, Hz, V (Set Azimuth). PtID, Hz, V, SD, ppm+mm, hr, E, N, H (Measure- ment). FlexLine plus, Settings...
The method descriptions for programs with different methods, for example COGO, cannot be switched off. The beep is an acoustic signal after each key stroke. Beep Normal volume. Normal Loud Increased volume. Beep is deactivated. FlexLine plus, Settings...
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The instrument beeps when the distance from the Stakeout Beep On current position to the point to be staked is 0.5 m. The closer the prism is to the point to be staked the faster the beeps will be. Beep is deactivated. FlexLine plus, Settings...
Leica Const.: +34.4 mm None User 1 / For any prism modes, the user can define two of their own prisms. User 2 Constants can be entered in mm in either Leica Const. or Abs. Const.. For example: FlexLine plus, Settings...
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No. of Meas. The number of repeated measurements. Limit value: 2 to 99 Leica Const. This field displays the Leica prism constant for the selected Prism Type. Where Prism Type is User 1 or User 2 this field becomes editable to set a user defined constant.
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Refer to "17.7 Scale Correction" for the application of the values entered in this screen. When PPM=0 is selected, the Leica standard atmosphere of 1013.25 mbar, 12°C, and 60% relative humidity is applied. Field Description Temp.Meas.
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To import and use the measurements into LGO, the distances recorded in LandXML differ from the distances on the instrument. Handling of Geom. ppm Atmos. ppm Indiv. ppm ppm tag Slope distance Not applied Applied Not applied Available Horizontal distance Applied Applied Applied Unavailable Coordinates Applied Applied Applied Unavailable FlexLine plus, Settings...
Communication side cover. The default Bluetooth PIN is ’0000’. Default To reset the fields to the default Leica standard settings. Available for RS232. Field Description Instrument port. If a Communication side cover is fitted the options are Port : selectable.
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Leica standard When Default is selected the communication parameters are reset to the default Leica settings standard settings: • 115200 Baud, 8 Databit, No Parity, CR/LF Endmark, 1 Stopbit. Interface plug connections a) External battery b) Not connected / inactive...
Programs are predefined programs, that cover a wide spectrum of surveying duties and facilitate daily work in the field. The following programs are available, although program packages for each FlexLine plus instrument may vary from that stated below: Program TS02 plus...
To define the job where data will be saved. Refer to "6.3 Setting F1 Set Job the Job". F2 Station Setup To determine the station coordinates and station orientation. Refer to "6.4 Station Setup". Starts the selected program. F4 Start FlexLine plus, Programs - Getting Started...
If no job was defined and a program was started, or if in Q-Survey and a measurement was recorded, then the system automatically creates a new job and names it "Default". Next step Press Cont to confirm the job and return to the Config. screen. FlexLine plus, Programs - Getting Started...
Station Setup process. If no station was set and a program was started, then the last station is set as the current station and the current horizontal direction is set as the orientation. FlexLine plus, Programs - Getting Started...
Vertical angle to the point. Horizontal distance to the point. Slope distance to the point. Height to the point. East Easting coordinate of the point. Northing coordinate of the point. North Height coordinate of the point. Height FlexLine plus, Programs...
• To the origin (E = 0, N = 0, H = 0) of the coor- dinate system • To a point the North or East direction of the coordinate system Scale and standard deviation are not calculated. Each setup method requires different input data and a different number of target points. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Enter Target Point: Enter the PtID of the target. Press Cont to search for the point in the current job. Select the desired point or enter new coordinates and continue to the Sight target point! screen. Refer to "7.2.2 Measuring the target points", "Sight target point". FlexLine plus, Programs...
If the standard deviation for the Hz Orientation angle is calculated, a Accur. Hz checkbox is displayed. The checkbox is checked if the calculated Hz Orientation is within the standard deviation limits or crossed if it is not. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Available for Method: H-Trans or Ori. with Coord. with only 1 target point. Difference between the calculated and measured horizontal distance from the station to the design target. Scale Available for Method: Resection and Method: Res.Helm.. The calcu- lated scale, if available. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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• If the scale is calculated, then the standard deviation of the position with two targets is 0.0000. With flexible scale, the resection is fitted perfectly into the geometry without redundancy. Therefore the standard deviation is 0.000. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Survey from the Programs Menu. Complete program pre-settings. Refer to "6 Programs - Getting Started". Survey Q-Code To activate quick coding. Refer to "9.2 Quick Coding". IndivPt To switch between individual and current point numbers. Manage To view measurement data. FlexLine plus, Programs...
∆Trav.: Difference in perpendicular distance d3+ ∆Height: Difference in height TSOX_028 Cartesian Stakeout mode P0 Instrument station P1 Current position P2 Point to be staked ∆East: Difference in Easting coordinate ∆North: Difference in Northing coordinate ∆Height: Difference in height TSOX_032 FlexLine plus, Programs...
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ID. The point to which the radius is applied. Center Point The radius of the circle within which the points are shown. Radius The first point to be displayed. From The last point to be displayed. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Height offset: Positive if stake out point is higher than the measured point. ∆E Easting offset: Positive if stake out point is to the right of the measured point. ∆N Northing offset: Positive if stake out point is further away than the meas- ured point FlexLine plus, Programs...
TSOX_088 Define the base line by measuring or selecting the start and end points of the line. Next step After defining the base line the Reference Line - Info screen will appear for defining the reference line. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Height differences are computed relative to the height Point 2 of the second reference point. Height differences are computed along the reference Interpolated line. No Height Height differences are not computed or shown. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Rotation of the reference line clockwise around the reference point (P3). Available on page 2/2 for Black&White display or on page Shifts for Color&Touch display. Next step Select a softkey option, Meas Pt, Stake, Grid or Segment, to proceed to a subpro- gram. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Calculated distance perpendicular from the reference line. ∆H Calculated height difference relative to the defined reference height. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press Back to return to the Reference Line - Info screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Perpendicular offset: Positive if stake out point is to the right of the Offs reference line. Height Height offset: Positive if stake out point is higher than the reference line. Next step Press Cont to proceed to measurement mode. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Height difference from the measured point to the stake out point. Positive if the stake out point is higher than the measured point. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press Back to return to the Reference Line - Info screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Start Chain Distance from the reference line start point to the beginning grid start point. Length of incrementation. Increment Offset distance from the reference line. Offset Next step Press Cont to proceed to the Reference Grid - Stakeout screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Enter start chainage of grid! screen and from there, press Back to return to the Reference Line - Info screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
The misclosure will be equally distributed between all Equal segments. StartEnd The misclosure is equally distributed at the start and at the end of the segment line. Next step Press Cont to proceed to the Line Segment - Stakeout screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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• Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Define Line Segment screen and from there, press Back to return to the Reference Line screen. • Or, continue selecting ESC to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Radius of the arc. Radius A positive value, for example 100 m, is for a clockwise direction of the reference arc. A negative value, for example -100 m, is for an anticlock- wise direction of the reference arc. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Heights are computed relative to the height of the end End Point point of the line. Interpolated Heights are computed along the line. No Height Heights are ignored Next step Select Cont and then Meas Pt or Stake to proceed to a subprogram. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Calculated distance perpendicular from the reference arc. ∆H Calculated height difference relative to the start point of reference arc. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press Back to return to the Reference Arc - Info screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
P2 Stake out point P3 Stake out point P4 End point of arc Radius of arc Angle TSOX_045 Access 1) Press Stake from the Reference Arc - Info screen. 2) Select one of the four methods of stake out available. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press Back to return to the Reference Arc - Info screen. • Or, continue selecting ESC to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Complete program pre-settings. Refer to "6 Programs - Getting Started". Measure plane and Once the plane has been defined by three points, the Measure target point! target points screen appears. Measure and record the target point. The results are displayed in the Reference Plane Result screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Perpendicular distance from the intersection point to the local Z-axis. ∆ Z Perpendicular distance from the intersection point to the local X-axis. East Easting coordinate of the intersection point. Northing coordinate of the intersection point. North Height of the intersection point. Height FlexLine plus, Programs...
Programs from the Main Menu. Select Tie Dist. from the Programs Menu. Complete program pre-settings. Refer to "6 Programs - Getting Started". Select Polygonal or Radial. Tie distance After completing the measurements required, the Tie Distance Result screen will measurements appear. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Grade between point 1 and point 2. Slope distance between point 1 and point 2. Horizontal distance between point 1 and point 2. Height difference between point 1 and point 2. Next step Press ESC to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
• for stations. • for points defining the reference plane. The graphic on the Plot page shows additionally the area projected onto the reference plane, the horizontal distance between the points the perimeter and the area. FlexLine plus, Programs...
In the 2D / 3D Area Results screen. • View the area in ha and m as well as the perimeter of the area. • Press NewArea to define a new area. • Or, press End to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
In the Area to Ref. Plane Results screen. • View the area in ha and m as well as the perimeter of the area. • Press NewArea to define a new area. • Or, press End to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
The perimeter of the area. Volume as calculated by by Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN). DTM-V Area defined by ground points, calculated by TIN. DTM-Grd.Area Area defined by breakline points, calculated by TIN. BreakLn Area DTM-Volume I Volume as calculated by TIN. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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1.15 - 1.25 2.1 t Sand 1.20 - 1.40 1.5 - 1.8 t Clay 1.20 - 1.50 2.1 t Topsoil, humus 1.25 1.5 - 1.7 t Sandstone 1.35 - 1.60 2.6 t Granite 1.35 - 1.60 2.8 t FlexLine plus, Programs...
The area is divided by a line rotated around an existing point of the area. The division is calculated using a defined percentage split. P0 Selected rotation point P1 New point on swing line α Azim. ALeft 007473_001 FlexLine plus, Programs...
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The first intersection point of the new boarder with the original Ptn1 area. Ptn2 The first intersection point of the new boarder with the original area. The angle of the new border from rotation point to the new point. Azim. FlexLine plus, Programs...
• Either, press Cont to save the measurement and record the calculated coordinates of the remote point. • Or, press Base to enter and measure a new base point. • Or, press ESC to exit the program. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Distance between P1 and P2 d2 Positive offset to the right d3 Negative offset to the left Unknown P2 COGO point without offset P3 COGO point with positive offset P4 COGO point with negative offset TSOX_099 FlexLine plus, Programs...
Color&Touch display. + indicates a shift to the right. - indicates a shift to the left. Known P1 First known point P2 Second known point P3 Third known point P4 Fourth known point Line from P1 to P2 Line from P3 to P4 Unknown P5 COGO point TSOX_103 FlexLine plus, Programs...
Known P1 Point 1 which defines plane P2 Point 2 which defines plane P3 Point 3 which defines plane P4 Offset point Unknown P5 COGO (intersection) point d1 Offset TSOX_106 FlexLine plus, Programs...
Use the Line - Extension subprogram to calculate the extended point from a known Line - Extension base line. Known Δ L1 Baseline start point Baseline end point Δ L2 L1, L2Distance Unknown P2, P4 Extended COGO points TSOX_107 FlexLine plus, Programs...
Select the element type: • Straight • Curve • Spiral Elements d = 155.000 d = 132.000 Straight d = 122.000 Spiral Curve Radius d = 112.000 Perpendicular offset left Perpendicular offset right Increment d = 102.000 Chainage TSOX_119 FlexLine plus, Programs...
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• Check: to measure, or select points from memory, to calculate the chainage, line and offset from the defined element. Enter stakeout values Next step • If in stakeout mode, press Cont to begin staking out. • Or, if in measurement mode, press Meas to measure and record. FlexLine plus, Programs...
• The uploaded or created road alignments are permanent and stored even if the program is closed. • Road alignments can be deleted onboard or via Instrument Tools Data Exchange Manager. • Road alignments cannot be edited onboard. This needs to be done via Instrument Tools Road Line Editor. FlexLine plus, Programs...
A circular curve has to be defined by: • Start point (P1) and end point (P2) with known Easting and Northing coordinates. • Radius (R). • Direction: Clockwise (b) or Anticlockwise (a). P1 Start point P2 End point Radius Anticlockwise direction TSOX_090 Clockwise direction FlexLine plus, Programs...
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• Start chainage and start height of P1. • End chainage and end height of P2. • Radius (R). • Type: Convex (crest) or Concave (sag). Convex Concave P1 Start point P2 End point Radius TSOX_051 FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Partial spiral with R1 and R2 b5 Straight a4 Curve with R2 ∞ a5 Spiral out with R2 and R= a6 Straight • Tangent point Start and end chainage and tangent points can be different for the horizontal and vertical alignments. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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Natural surface, is the undisturbed surface before project construction. Cut / Fill Description Cut situation Horizontal alignment b) Hinge point Slope d) Catch point e) Natural surface TSOX_117 Fill situation Horizontal alignment b) Hinge point Slope d) Catch point e) Natural surface TSOX_118 FlexLine plus, Programs...
The height reference for height calculations is the selected vertical alignment file. Hgt. Height to be used for Manual Height. Manual Ht. Next step Select a softkey option, Stake, Check, Stk Slp or Ch Slp, to proceed to a subpro- gram. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Calculated North coordinate of the stake out point. Def.North Def.Hght Calculated Height of the stake out point. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Define Stake/Check/Slope values screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
∆North Calculated difference in Northing coordinate between the measured point and the alignment element. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Define Stake/Check/Slope values screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Left down Creates a downward plane extending to the left of the defined hinge point. Right down TSOX_120 Left down Right down Creates a downward plane extending to the right of the defined hinge point. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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∆H Aln Height difference to the alignment. The vertical offset between defined height at the current chainage, and the measured position, excluding the defined height difference. Slope distance from the measured point to the alignment. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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P1 Measured point P2 Catch point Horizontal alignment Hinge point Fill Offset to catch point TSOX_058 Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Define Stake/Check/Slope values screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Slope distance from the measured point to the alignment. Next step • Either, press Meas to measure and record. • Or, press ESC to return to the Define Stake/Check/Slope values screen. • Or, continue selecting ESC to exit the application. FlexLine plus, Programs...
• It is also possible to observe sideshots and check points during the traverse, however, check points are not included in the traverse adjustment. • At the end of the traverse, results are displayed and an adjustment may be calcu- lated if desired. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Stat.ID Height of the instrument. Desc. Description of the station, if desired. Every Traverse must start on a known point. Next step Press Cont to confirm station data and proceed to the Traverse - Select screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
Refer to "7.14.5 Closing a Traverse". If using the current system azimuth, for example from the Stn.Setup program, then simply confirm the suggested Hz-value in the Set Horizontal Angle screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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The number of sets and the face are indicated in the top right corner of the screen. For example 1/I means set 1 in face I. FlexLine plus, Programs...
A message will appear if the tolerances defined in the Traverse configuration are exceeded. Next step Close the traverse by selecting Close in the Sight Foresight! screen after a backsight point measurement, but before the foresight point measurement. FlexLine plus, Programs...
2) The results are displayed. F4 …Leave To leave the traverse open. There is no last traverse station. Open 1) The results are displayed. Next step Select an option, from the Close Traverse… menu to proceed to the Traverse Results screen. FlexLine plus, Programs...
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For surveys where angles and distances were meas- Compass ured with equal precision. Transit For surveys where angles were measured with a higher precision than the distances. The height error can be distributed equally, by distance or not at all. Height-Distr FlexLine plus, Programs...
Traverse points are re- calcu- An information message displayed while the adjust- lated and newly stored… ment is calculated. 7.15 Tunnel Refer to the separate manual "Leica FlexLine plus Tunnel Application". FlexLine plus, Programs...
Illumin. Color&Touch display. To deactivate/activate the touch screen. Available for Touch Color&Touch display. Sets the distance measurement unit. Available for the user keys. Distance Unit Sets the angle measurement unit. Available for the user keys. Angular Unit FlexLine plus, Favourites...
The corrected angle and distances are displayed as soon as a valid distance measurement has been triggered or exists. • Or, press Cylindr to enter cylindrical offsets. Refer to "8.2.2 Cylindrical Offset Subprogram". FlexLine plus, Favourites...
PrismOffset Prism offset distance between the centre of the prism and the surface of the object to be measured. If the EDM mode is Non-Prism, the value is set to zero automatically. Next step Once ∆Hz is zero, press Meas to complete the measurement and display the results. FlexLine plus, Favourites...
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Easting coordinate of the centre point. East North Northing coordinate of the centre point. Height of the point measured with the reflector. Height This is not the calculated height of the centre point. Radius Radius of the cylinder. FlexLine plus, Favourites...
Hidden Point Result screen is displayed. Displays Easting, Northing and Height coordinates of the hidden point. Hidden Point Result To return to the Hidden Point screen. To record results and return to program where the FNC/Favourites key was selected. FlexLine plus, Favourites...
Difference in height between the two points. Messages The following are important messages or warnings that may appear. Messages Description Two measurements The values cannot be calculated as there are less than two valid measurements. required! FlexLine plus, Favourites...
Refer to "7.4 Stakeout" for information about the screen. When setting up a station by local resection, check the coordinate system of the points used from the list. FlexLine plus, Favourites...
To change the line width. Tap the icon to open a window displaying line widths for selection. The selected line width is remembered. To undo all changes since the last saving. To zoom into the image. Zoom + To zoom out of the image. Zoom - FlexLine plus, Favourites...
Code name. Code Q-Code Two digit quick code assigned to the code. Refer to "9.2 Quick Coding". Desc. Additional remarks. Info 1 to More information lines, freely editable. Used to describe attributes of the code. Info 8 FlexLine plus, Coding...
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Attributes with status "Normal" can be edited freely. The *.cls in the \CODES folder of the USB stick is not changed. Edit To edit quick code, description and attributes. Column Description First column Code name Second column Description of the code FlexLine plus, Coding...
No codelist in memory. Manual input for code and attributes are called automatically. No code is assigned to the entered number. Code not found! Instrument Tools Codelists can be easily created and uploaded to the instrument using the supplied Instrument Tools software. FlexLine plus, Coding...
Access Select Settings from the Main Menu. Select Screen… from the Settings Menu. Press to scroll through the screens of available settings. Access from the For C&T: Tap on the MapView toolbar. MapView toolbar FlexLine plus, MapView Interactive Display Feature...
Prism Symbol Description Measured position. The orientation of the instrument is shown as dotted line. Instrument station Symbol Description Position of the instrument station. FlexLine plus, MapView Interactive Display Feature...
Screen & Audio Settings, Map page. Calculated station Measured point. Show in Map: Measurements or Show in Map: Meas & Fixpts must be selected in Screen & Audio Settings, Map page. FlexLine plus, MapView Interactive Display Feature...
The ID and the type of the points within range of the point selection is displayed. Select the desired point. View to display the coordinate and job details of the selected point. Cont returns to previous screen with the focus on the selected point. FlexLine plus, MapView Interactive Display Feature...
Step Description Select Manage from the Main Menu. Select ScrShots. Select a job. Press Cont. Click the icon in the toolbar. When taking a new screenshot Step Description Click Click the icon in the toolbar. FlexLine plus, Imaging & Sketching...
To delete only a link but not the image. Links can be selected from a list. Info To show the file name, job, creation date, modification date and links. List To list all images stored in the selected job. FlexLine plus, Imaging & Sketching...
Reminder Options are: Never, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12months. The message will display the next time the instrument is switched on after the time period has been reached. FlexLine plus, Tools...
The automatic start sequence has the same effect as pressing the keys manually. Certain instrument settings cannot be made in this way. Relative entries such as auto- matically setting EDM Mode: Precise&Fast upon switching on the instrument, are not possible. FlexLine plus, Tools...
Displays the build number of the firmware. Build Number Displays the current language and version number selected for Active Language the instrument. EDM-Firmware Displays the version number of the EDM firmware. Display the operating system of the instrument. Oper. System FlexLine plus, Tools...
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The date when the instrument must be connected to mySecurity mySec.Renewal in oder to renew the security functionality. Date Next Service Date Displays the date of the next service check required. The field can be invisible if turned off by the service reminder. FlexLine plus, Tools...
• Selecting Delete from this screen will delete all firmware licence keys on the instru- ment and the firmware maintenance licence. When uploading firmware from a USB memory stick, the license key file must be stored in the System folder on the USB memory stick. FlexLine plus, Tools...
Select PIN-lock from the Tools Menu. Enter the current PIN in PIN-Code:. Press Cont. Deactivate PIN protection by setting Use PIN-Code: Off. Accept with Cont. The instrument is now no longer protected against unauthorised use. FlexLine plus, Tools...
USB memory stick. Select Yes or No for a language file to be uploaded. At least one language must be set to Yes. Press Cont. Once successfully loaded, the system will shut down and restart again automat- ically. FlexLine plus, Tools...
USB memory stick is inserted. Refer to "13.4 Working with a USB Memory Stick"and "Appendix B Directory Structure". To view, delete, link, unlink, sketch or view information of screenshots ScrShots taken and stored. Refer to "11.3 Image Management" for sketching. FlexLine plus, Data Management...
To list all jobs or formats within the internal memory. Field Description USB memory stick or RS232 serial interface. Data type to be transferred. Data Type To USB memory stick or RS232 serial interface: Measurements, Fixpoints, Meas & Fixpts FlexLine plus, Data Management...
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Use and order of variables and delimiter can be defined during import. Continue with step 4.. GSI: Leica Geo Serial Interface. Fixed format. Select between three prede- fined formats. Refer to "5.3 Data Settings" for an explanation of the formats.
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PtID 41-49 Codes and attributes Horizontal direction ppm [mm] Vertical angle Prism constants Orientation 81-83 (E, N, H) Target point Slope distance 84-86 (E, N, H) Station point Horizontal distance Reflector height Height difference Instrument height FlexLine plus, Data Management...
If the instrument firmware was updated, it can happen that a backup created before the update cannot be imported. In this case, downgrade the firmware to the previous used version, save the data in the way required and then reload the new firmware. FlexLine plus, Data Management...
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A ’+’, ’-’, ’.’ or alphanumerical characters should not be used as delimiter values in ASCII files. These characters can also be part of the point ID or coordinate values and if so, will generate errors where they occur in the ASCII file. FlexLine plus, Data Management...
Whilst other USB memory sticks may be used, Leica Geosystems recommends Leica industrial grade USB memory sticks and cannot be held responsible for data loss or any other error that may occur when using a non-Leica USB memory stick. ...
The instrument will appear on the external device as "TS0x_y_zzzzzzz", where x = the FlexLine plus series (TS06 plus or TS09 plus), y = the angular accuracy in arc seconds, and z = the serial number of the instrument. For example, TS06_3_1234567.
Working with Leica Instrument Tools Description Leica Instrument Tools is used for the data exchange between the instrument and a computer. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to support the instrument. Leica Instrument Tools are for free and can be downloaded from myWorld.
14.1 Overview Description Leica Geosystems instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to the best possible quality. Quick temperature changes, shock or stress can cause deviations and decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjust the instrument from time to time. This check and adjust can be done in the field by running through specific measurement procedures.
Adjust from the Tools Menu. • Select: • Hz-Collimation, or • Vertical Index. The procedures and conditions required to correct line-of-sight and vertical index errors are the same, therefore the procedure will only be described once. FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
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Aim on the target point with an accuracy of able for adjustment! min. 5°. Confirmation of the message required. Timelimit Time difference between measurements for results storage exceeds 15 minutes. Repeat the process. Confirmation of exceeded!Please the message required. repeat Adjustment! FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
All measurements of the current run are rejected and are not averaged with the results from previous runs. Measure the target. The standard deviations of the determined adjustment errors can be calcu- lated from the second run onwards. FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
• Press Cont to save the new adjustment data, or • Press ESC to exit without saving the new adjustment data. Messages The same messages or warning as in "14.3 Adjusting Line-of-Sight and Vertical Index Error" may appear. FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
• To the right: and the bubble goes away from the screw. Repeat step 3. on the instrument and tribrach until both circular levels are centred and no further adjustments are necessary. After the adjustment, no adjustment screw should be loose. FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
The laser plummet is integrated into the vertical axis of the instrument. Under normal conditions of use, the laser plummet does not need adjusting. If an adjustment is necessary due to external influences, the instrument has to be returned to a Leica service department.
1) Tighten the leg cap screws moderately with the allen key supplied. 2) Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head just enough to keep the tripod legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground. 3) Tighten the screws of the tripod legs. FlexLine plus, Check & Adjust...
Description mySecurity is a cloud-based theft protection. A locking mechanism ensures that the instrument is disabled and can no longer be used. A Leica Geosystems service centre will inform local authorities if such an instrument turns up. mySecurity is activated in myWorld.
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A warning comes up to confirm device as stolen. Click OK. The Status of the instrument changes to Stolen!. A Leica Geosystems service centre informs local authorities if such an instru- ment turns up. Locate stolen If a reported, stolen instrument is registered to myWorld, then the IP address of the instrument computer is logged.
Please format the internal memory periodically to maintain the instrument perfor- mance. The target line of the visible laser can drift during the product lifetime. Inspect the target line visually on a regular basis. If necessary, visit an authorised Leica Service Centre for adjustment. 16.2 Transport...
Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Always close the transport container when using in the field. Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. FlexLine plus, Care and Transport...
Strong haze, visibility 5 km; or strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer conditions Range B: Light haze, visibility about 20 km; or moderate sunlight, slight heat shimmer Range C: Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40 km; no heat shimmer FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
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Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement Type: Coaxial, visible red laser Carrier wave: 658 nm Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz Distance measurement system using phase-shift principle with frequency 320 MHz FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
Distance measurement system using phase-shift prin- ciple with frequency 320 MHz Laser dot size Distance [m] Laser dot size, approximately [mm] at 30 7 x 10 at 50 8 x 20 at 100 16 x 25 FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement Type: Coaxial, visible red laser Carrier wave: 658 nm Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US). national regulations Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the instrument is in compli- ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor- tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord- ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.
USB memory stick port for data transfer. USB device port* Cable connections from USB devices for communication and data transfer. Bluetooth* Bluetooth connections for communication and data transfer. * Only for instruments fitted with a Communication side cover. FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
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Visible red laser class 2 Location: In standing axis of instrument Accuracy: Deviation from plumb line: 1.5 mm (2 sigma) at 1.5 m instrument height Diameter of laser point: 2.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
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The following automatic corrections are made: corrections • Line of sight error • Vertical index error • Tilting axis error • Refraction • Earth curvature • Compensator index error • Standing axis tilt • Circle eccentricity FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
= X + B · Y * sinζ TSOX_129 * cosζ ζ = Vertical circle reading (1 - k)/2R = 6.83 * 10 k = 0.13 (mean refraction coefficient) R = 6.378 * 10 m (radius of the earth) FlexLine plus, Technical Data...
Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction.
Glass plate within the telescope with reticle. TS0X_071 Line-of-sight error The line-of-sight error (c) is the deviation from the perpendicular (horizontal between the tilting axis and line of sight. This could be eliminated collimation) by measuring in both faces. TS0X_005 FlexLine plus, Glossary...
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Reflector height above ground Instrument height above ground E0, N0, H0 Easting, Northing and Height coordinates of station E, N, H Easting, Northing and Height coordinates E 0 , N 0 , H 0 of target point TSOX_07 FlexLine plus, Glossary...
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Stations, Fixpoints, Meas.Records, Occ.Job Mem., Maint.-End Date, Next Service Date |—— Licence |—— PIN Use PIN-Code, New PIN-Code |—— Load FW F1 Firmware,EDM-FW,Logo, F2 Language(s) only Valid for Black&White displays only ** Valid for Color&Touch displays only FlexLine plus, Menu Tree...