Leica TS13 User Manual

Leica TS13 User Manual

Mid-range robotic total station
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Leica TS13
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Leica TS13

  • Page 1 Leica TS13 User Manual Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica TS13. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for set- ting up the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
  • Page 3 Leica Geosystems On the last page of this manual, you can find the address of Leica Geosystems address book headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support. myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a wide range of services, information and training material.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification 1.6.1 General 1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer 1.6.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 1.6.6 SpeedSearch 1.6.7...
  • Page 5 Distance Measurement with Reflectors Distance Measurement without Reflectors (Non-Prism mode) Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) Automatic Target Aiming (ATR) Lock SpeedSearch Leica LOC8 Theft Deterrence – Positioning, Tracking and Locking SmartStation 7.9.1 SmartStation Accuracy 7.9.2 SmartStation Dimensions 7.10 Conformity to National Regulations 7.10.1...
  • Page 6: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
  • Page 7: Definition Of Use

    Responsibilities Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica product Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Man- ual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
  • Page 8: Hazards Of Use

    • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident preven- • tion. To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application • becomes unsafe. • To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the opera- tion of the product are respected.
  • Page 9 WARNING Distraction/loss of attention During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a dan- ger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environ- mental conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic. Precautions: ▶ The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers.
  • Page 10 WARNING Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappro- priate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard. Precautions: ▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the product until they are flat.
  • Page 11: Laser Classification

    WARNING Improperly repaired equipment Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowl- edge. Precautions: ▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. Laser Classification 1.6.1 General General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02).
  • Page 12: Distancer, Measurements With Reflectors

    ☞ National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). 1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective.
  • Page 13 unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation, inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radi- ation (MPE) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visi- ble radiation.
  • Page 14: Red Laser Pointer

    Art.No.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 Power: 12-15V 12W max S.No.: Leica Geosystems AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 20XX Made in Switzerland Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
  • Page 15 Description Value (R500/R1000) Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25 s 44 m / 144 ft CAUTION Class 3R laser products From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as poten- tially hazardous.
  • Page 16: Automatic Target Aiming Atr

    Art.No.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 Power: 12-15V 12W max S.No.: Leica Geosystems AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 20XX Made in Switzerland Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
  • Page 17: Speedsearch

    1.6.6 SpeedSearch Availability For this functionality, the TS13 Robotic licence must be purchased. General The SpeedSearch built into the product produces an invisible laser beam which emerges from the front side of the telescope. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance with: IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”...
  • Page 18: Laser Plummet

    LED beam red LED beam yellow 0016221_001 1.6.8 Laser Plummet General The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from the bottom of the product. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with: •...
  • Page 19: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    Precautions: ▶ Although the product meets 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. CAUTION Use of the product with accessories from other manufacturers. For...
  • Page 20: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibil- ity that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic environment.
  • Page 21 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling TS13 Model: TS13 Art.No.:...
  • Page 22 Art.No. : 788853 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Power: 7.4V/12.5V following two 0.2A max. conditions: (1) This Leica Geosystems AG device may not cause CH-9435 Heerbrugg harmful interference, Manufactured: 20XX and (2) this device Made in Switzerland must accept any...
  • Page 23: Ices-003 Statement, Applicable In Canada

    ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference;...
  • Page 24: Description Of The System

    A multipurpose field controller allowing the remote control of the TS13 instrument. Infinity The office software including a series of help pro- grams which support working with Leica instruments. Terms and The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual: abbreviations...
  • Page 25 Communica- Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD card tion side slot, USB port and WLAN are standard for a TS13 instrument cover and a component of a SmartStation. In combination with the RH16/RH17 RadioHandle, it is also a component of remote mode.
  • Page 26: System Concept

    Software for Software type Description TS models TS firmware The Leica Captivate software is running on (xx.fw) the TS instrument and covers all functions of the instrument. The main applications and languages are integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted.
  • Page 27 You can order new licences on myWorld or by contacting your local service partner. Store the licence key file (*.key) in the \SYSTEM folder of the SD card. Insert the SD card into the TS13. Refer to "4.7 Working with the Memory Device". Turn on the TS13.
  • Page 28: Power Concept

    While other SD cards/USB sticks can be used, Leica Geosystems rec- ommends to only use Leica SD cards/USB sticks and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a non-Leica SD card/USB stick.
  • Page 29: Container Contents

    Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "4.4 Connecting to a Per- sonal Computer". ☞ SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosys- tems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor. Container Contents...
  • Page 30 Container for instrument and accessories - part 2 of 2 0016275_001 Cables GHT196 tribrach bracket for height meter SD cards and covers GKL311 battery charger Car adapter power plug for battery charger (stored under battery charger) Protective cover for instrument, sunshade for objective lens and clean- ing cloth Container for TS robotic pole setup,...
  • Page 31: Instrument Components

    Manuals and USB documentation card GAT25 radio antenna Mini prism spike GRZ4 or GRZ122 prism SD card and cover Adjustment tool and allen key GRZ101 mini prism and GAD103 adapter GEB331 battery GHT63 pole holder clamp Tip for mini pole GLI115 clip-on bubble for GLS115 mini prism pole CS20 field controller and GHT66 holder Stylus...
  • Page 32 Communication Side Cover Compartment lid USB stick cap storage USB device port (mini AB OTG) USB host port for USB stick SD card port 0016246_001 Instrument components for SmartStation GS14/GS16 SmartAntenna GAD110 SmartAntenna Adapter Communication side cover 016512_001 Instrument components for remote mode RadioHandle Communication side cover...
  • Page 33: User Interface

    User Interface Keyboard Description The TS13 basic variant has a four button keyboard unit without display. The basic variant can be upgraded with a keyboard display unit. Both variants can be upgraded with purchased options that enable Lock, SpeedSearch and the RadioHandle interface on the instrument.
  • Page 34: Keyboard Display Unit

    LED behaviours ON/OFF Off: Instrument is switched off. • Solid red after switching on: Instrument is booting. • • Solid green/yellow/red: Indicator for the battery status. Green: More than 40% of battery charge remaining. Yellow: More than 20% of battery charge remaining. Red: Remaining battery charge is very low.
  • Page 35: Operating Principles

    Function Favourites Goes to a favourites menu. Home Switches to the Home Menu. Arrow keys Move the focus on the screen. Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical menu / dialog. Starts the edit mode for editable fields. Opens a selectable list.
  • Page 36 Keyboard and touch The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen screen with supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the only difference lies in the way information is selected and entered. Operation by keyboard Information is selected and entered using the keys.
  • Page 37: Operation

    Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (b) by shifting the tribrach on the tripod plate. Repeat steps 6. and 7. until the required accuracy is achieved. Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle) Availability For this functionality, the TS13 Robotic licence must be purchased. Operation...
  • Page 38 Attaching the Radio- Handle step-by-step 0016831_001 ☞ Refer to "4.1 Setting Up the TS Instrument" for the initial instrument setup onto a tripod. To remove the instrument carry handle: Press and hold the four unlock push buttons and lift off the handle. To install the RadioHandle, first make sure that the interface connec- tion on the lower part of the handle is on the same side as the Com- munication side cover.
  • Page 39: Fixing The Field Controller To A Holder And Pole

    Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole Components of the The GHT66 holder consists of the following components: GHT66 holder GHT63 clamp Plastic sleeve Pole clamp Clamp bolt GHT66 holder Locking pin Top clip Mounting plate Bottom clip Tightening screw Mounting arm 008545_001...
  • Page 40: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Windows 10 operating system is the synchronization software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. WMDC enables a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC to communicate. Leica USB drivers support Windows 7, Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 10 oper- ating systems. Cables...
  • Page 41 Start the PC. drivers Run the Setup_Leica_USB_XXbit.exe to install the drivers necessary for Leica devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the operating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files following: Setup_Leica_USB_32bit.exe •...
  • Page 42 Next>. The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Connect to PC via USB Start the PC. cable step-by-step Plug the cable into the instrument.
  • Page 43: Power Functions

    • 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 once the temperature is too high. For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time •...
  • Page 44: Battery For The Ts Instrument

    Protect the card from direct impacts. • ☞ Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage to the card. ☞ The TS13 with the four button keyboard and without display uses the memo- ries only for firmware/license key upload. Operation...
  • Page 45 Open the lid of the communication compartment to access the com- munication ports. Slide the USB stick with the Leica logo facing you firmly into the USB host port until it clicks into position. Operation...
  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    ☞ Do not force the USB stick into the port. If desired, store the lid of the USB stick on the underside of the com- partment lid. Close the lid and turn the knob to the horizontal position to lock the compartment.
  • Page 47: Guidelines For Correct Results

    Guidelines for Correct Results Distance measurement 002410_002 When measurements are being made using the red laser EDM, the results can be influenced by objects passing between the EDM and the intended target surface. This occurs because reflectorless measurements are made to the first surface returning sufficient energy to allow the measurement to take place.
  • Page 48 ☞ As with all other instrument errors, the collimation error of the automatic aim- ing must be redetermined periodically. Refer to "5 Check & Adjust" about checking and adjusting instruments. ☞ When a measurement is triggered while the prism is still moving, distance and angle measurements may not be made for the same position and coordinates may vary.
  • Page 49: Check & Adjust

    Some other instrument errors and mechanical parts can be adjusted mechanically. ☞ For a TS13 basic variant, Check & Adjust must be done remotely using a CS20. Electronic adjustment The following instrument errors can be checked and adjusted electronically:...
  • Page 50: Preparation

    Before the first use • • Before every high precision survey After rough or long transportation • After long working periods • After long storage periods • If the temperature difference between current environment and the tem- • perature at the last calibration is more than 20°C Summary of errors to Instrument Effects...
  • Page 51: Combined Adjustment

    ATR zero point error for vertical angle option Combined adjustment The following table explains the most common settings. procedure step-by- Leica Captivate - Home: Settings\TS instrument\Check & adjust step Check & Adjust Select the option: Check & adjust the compensator, index error, line of sight error &...
  • Page 52 ATR is available, the adjustment will include the determination of the ATR Hz and V adjustment errors. ☞ Use a clean Leica standard prism as the ± 9° target. Do not use a 360° prism. 0016258_001 The procedure can be started in any face.
  • Page 53: Tilting Axis Adjustment (A)

    ☞ Determine the horizontal collimation error (c) before starting this step procedure. Leica Captivate - Home: Settings\TS instrument\Check & adjust Check & Adjust Select the option: Check & adjust the tilting axis Face I measurement Aim the telescope accurately at a target at about 100 m dis- tance (or at least 20 m).
  • Page 54 Measure to measure and to continue to the next screen. Motorised instruments change automatically to the other face. 180° Non-motorised instruments guide to the other face. ☞ The fine pointing 180° must be performed manually in both faces. 0016259_001 Face II measurement Measure to measure the same target in the other face and to calcu- late the tilting axis error.
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Circular Level Of The Instrument And Tribrach

    Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach Adjusting the circular level step-by-step 0016261_001 Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the elec- tronic level. Select Settings\TS instrument\Level & compensator to access the Level &...
  • Page 56: Adjusting The Circular Level Of The Prism Pole

    The laser plummet is located in the vertical axis of the instrument. Under nor- mal conditions of use, the laser plummet does not need adjusting. If an adjust- ment is necessary due to external influences, return the instrument to any Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Inspecting the laser plummet step-by-step 360°...
  • Page 57: Servicing The Tripod

    3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an adjustment may be required. Inform your nearest Leica Geosystems authorised service centre. Depending on bright- ness and surface, the diameter of the laser dot can vary. At 1.5 m, it is about 2.5 mm.
  • Page 58: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete orig- inal Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equiva- lent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport of When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the prod-...
  • Page 59: Cleaning And Drying

    ☞ An inspection of the motorisation in motorised instruments must be done in a Leica Geosystems authorised service centre. Leica Geosystems recommends an inspection of the product every 12 months. For instruments which are in intensive or permanent use, for example tunnel- ling or monitoring, the recommended inspection cycle may be reduced.
  • Page 60: Technical Data

    Technical Data Angle Measurement Accuracy Available angular Standard deviation Display resolution accuracies Hz, V ISO 17123-3 ["] [mgon] ["] [°] [mgon] [mil] 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric. Distance Measurement with Reflectors Range Reflector Range A Range B Range C...
  • Page 61: Distance Measurement Without Reflectors

    Accuracy Accuracy refers to measurements to standard prisms. Distance Standard Standard Measurement measuring deviation deviation time, typical [s] mode ISO 17123-4, ISO 17123-4, standard prism tape Once 1 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 2 ppm Once & fast 2 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 2 ppm Continuously...
  • Page 62: Distance Measurement - Long Range (Lo Mode)

    Range Description Underground, night and twilight Accuracy Standard Standard Measure time, Measure time, measuring deviation typical [s] maximum [s] ISO 17123-4 0 m - 500 m 2 mm + 2 ppm 3 - 6 >500 m 4 mm + 2 ppm 3 - 6 Object in shade, sky overcast.
  • Page 63: Automatic Target Aiming (Atr)

    Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The display resolution is 0.1 mm. Characteristics Type Description Principle Phase measurement Type Coaxial, visible red laser Carrier wave 658nm Measuring system System Analyzer Basis 100MHz - 150MHz Automatic Target Aiming (ATR)
  • Page 64: Lock

    Lock Range of tar- Reflector Range (Target Locking) get aiming/ [ft] target locking Standard prism 2600 (GPR1) 360° prism 2000 GRZ4, GRZ122) 360° Mini prism (GRZ101) Mini prism 1300 (GMP101) Reflector tape not qualified 60 mm x 60 mm ☞ The maximum range can be restricted by poorer conditions, for example rain.
  • Page 65: Leica Loc8 Theft Deterrence - Positioning, Tracking And Locking

    Definable search win- dows Characteristics Type Description Principle Digital signal processing Type Infrared laser Leica LOC8 Theft Deterrence – Positioning, Tracking and Locking Band Type Band [MHz] 850 / 900 1800 1900 WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 Platform Bluetooth TI CC2541 BT4.0...
  • Page 66: Smartstation Dimensions

    * Might vary due to atmospheric conditions, signal multipath, obstructions, sig- nal geometry and number of tracked signals. RTK data formats Formats for data reception: Leica, Leica 4G, CMR, CMR+, RTCM 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 MSM 7.9.2 SmartStation Dimensions SmartStation...
  • Page 67: Radiohandle

    Type Frequency Band [MHz] WLAN 2400 - 2473, channel 1-11 Output power Type Output Power [mW] Bluetooth <10 WLAN (802.11b) WLAN (802.11g) Antenna Type Bluetooth WLAN Antenna Integrated antenna Integrated antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency band [MHz] 2400 - 2500 2400 - 2500 7.10.2 RadioHandle...
  • Page 68: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation 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 accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.
  • Page 69 360° prism 2.0 mm Leica GRZ4 360° prism 5.0 mm Refer to the white paper "Leica Surveying Reflectors" for information ☞ about the different centring accuracies. Additional influencing factors When determining absolute coordinates, the following parameters can also affect the resulting accuracy: Environmental conditions: temperature, air pressure and humidity •...
  • Page 70 Hotshoe connection for RadioHandle • This port is located on top of Communi- • cation side cover. ☞ For this functionality, the TS13 Robotic licence must be purchased. Bluetooth • Bluetooth module for communication. This port is housed within Communica- •...
  • Page 71 Pin assignments of the 5 pin LEMO-0 port Pin 1: Power input Pin 2: not used Pin 3: Single ground Pin 4: RxD (RS232, receive data, In) Pin 5: TxD (RS232, transmit data, Out) 0016263_001 Instrument 177 mm dimensions 76mm 88mm 226 mm 164 mm 0016264_001...
  • Page 72 0.8 kg Internal battery 0.2 kg Recording TS13 with the four button keyboard and without display Uses the memories only for firmware/license key upload. Data are recorded on the field controller. TS13 with the full keyboard and with display Data can be recorded onto a TS card or into the internal memory.
  • Page 73 Type Operating temperature Storage temperature [°C] [°C] All instruments -20 to +50 -40 to +70 Leica SD cards -40 to +80 -40 to +80 Battery internal -20 to +55 -40 to +70 Protection against water, dust and sand Type Protection...
  • Page 74: Scale Correction

    Humidity Type Protection All instruments Max 95 % non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instru- ment. Reflectors Type Additive SpeedSearch Constant [mm] Standard prism, GPR1 Mini prism, +17.5 GMP101 360° prism, +23.1 GRZ4 / GRZ122 360°...
  • Page 75 The atmospheric correction includes: Adjustments for air pressure • • Air temperature Relative humidity • For highest precision distance measurements, the atmospheric correction should be determined with an accuracy of 1 ppm. The following parameters must be redetermined: Air temperature to 1 °C •...
  • Page 76 If the basic value of 60 % relative humidity as used by the EDM is retained, the maximum possible error in the calculated atmospheric correction is 2 ppm, 2 mm/km. Reduction to mean The values for DD are always negative and are derived from the following for- sea level DD mula: Reduction to mean sea level [ppm]...
  • Page 77: Reduction Formulas

    Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°F], air pressure [inch Hg] corrections °F and height [ft] at 60% relative humidity. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg 130°F 130°F 120°F...
  • Page 78 Formulas Mean Sea Level Instrument Reflector Slope distance Horizontal distance Height difference TS_110 The instrument calculates the slope distance, horizontal distance, height differ- ence in accordance with the following formulas: = D 0 · ( 1 + ppm · 10 ) + AC 002425_002 Displayed slope distance [m]...
  • Page 79 These values are calculated as follows: · ∑ D i = 1 TS_114 Slope distance as arithmetic mean of all measurements å Single slope distance measurement Number of measurements ∑ ∑ ∑ - D) i = 1 i = 1 i = 1 n - 1 n - 1...
  • Page 80: Software Licence Agreement

    Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by...
  • Page 82 870667-1.0.0en Original text (870667-1.0.0en) Published in Switzerland © 2018 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse CH-9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone +41 71 727 31 31 www.leica-geosystems.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Flexline ts10

Table of Contents