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Leica Geosystems DSX User Manual

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  • Page 1 Leica DSX User Manual Version 1.1 English...
  • Page 2 Leica USB stick • https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com • 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 3 Description myProducts Add all products that you and your company own and explore your world of Leica Geosystems: View detailed information on your products and update your products with the latest software and keep up- to-date with the latest documentation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Components Delivery Contents DSX Components Accessories General Battery Handling Requirements for Using a GNSS Antenna with the DSX Setup Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle Attaching and Connecting the Laptop or Tablet Inserting the Battery Mounting the Pole Support (Surveyor Kit Only)

  • Page 5: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions General Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid opera- tional hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 6: Definition Of Use

    Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions. 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 7: Hazards Of Use

    To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre- • vention. To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the applica- • tion becomes unsafe. To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper- •...
  • Page 8 Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock: Touching live components • Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs • Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. Safety Directions...
  • Page 9 • Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap- propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
  • Page 10 Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from your Leica Geosystems distributor. Safety Directions...

  • Page 11: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge. Precautions: ▶ Only authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. CAUTION Not properly secured accessories If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury.
  • Page 12 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 can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected. ▶...

  • Page 13: 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 possi- bility that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromag- netic environment.
  • Page 14 CFR47 Section 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Safety Directions...

  • Page 15: Requirements Of Rss-220 For Ground Antennas (En/Fr), Applicable In Canada

    Labelling DSX The model and serial number of DSX are indicated on the model plate which can be found in the battery compartment. Model: DSX Art.No.: 890000 Power: 12V 650mA / 7.5W Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg IP65 Serial No.: XXXXXX Manufactured: MM.YYYY...

  • Page 16: Description Of The System

    Description of the System General Area of application The DSX utility detection system is designed to detect and locate both metallic and non-metallic underground utilities. It provides georeferenced utility maps in survey-grade accuracy when a supported positioning system is used.

  • Page 17: Dsx Components

    DSX to ensure correct measurements even in rough terrain. Handle The handle of the DSX can be adjusted both in height and inclination. The recommended inclination is indica- ted with markers on the handle. For easy transport of the DSX, the handle can be folded up.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    The DSX battery is removable from the battery compartment and is ☞ chargeable. You cannot turn on the DSX while the battery compartment is empty. ☞ Place the battery in the charger and use the appropriate plug head before charging.

  • Page 19: Requirements For Using A Gnss Antenna With The Dsx

    Requirements for Using a GNSS Antenna with the DSX Requirements The DSX can be used with a GNSS antenna to position the radar-scanning data in an absolute coordinates system and to receive real-time positional correc- tions while the DSX cart is moving and collecting data.

  • Page 20: Setup

    Setup Procedure for setting The setup procedure of the DSX consists of the following steps: up the DSX Unfolding and adjusting the handle (refer to "3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting • the Handle") Inserting the battery (refer to "3.3 Inserting the Battery") •...

  • Page 21: Inserting The Battery

    • Use the double socket arm to hold the two RAM balls: Adjust the tablet cradle until optimal inclination and then tighten the screw on the double socket arm. Plug in the DSX LAN cable to the tablet. 0019637_001 xxxxxx_001...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Pole Support (Surveyor Kit Only)

    Place the lower clamp in the housing bracket, and then fit the upper clamp in the handle bracket. Tighten the screw of the handle bracket. Switching the DSX ON/OFF Switch the DSX device ON/OFF 0019637_001 xxxxxx_001 xxxxxx_001 Press the ON/OFF key on the DSX. Setup...

  • Page 23: Calibrating The Encoders

    Ensure that the tablet is connected to the DSX. ☞ Turn on the DSX. Turn on the tablet and start the DXplore software. Start the calibration procedure with the DXplore software. Refer to "Wheel encoder calibration".

  • Page 24: Dxplore Software

    DXplore Software Software Installation Requirements for When purchasing a DSX package that includes a CT1000 tablet, the DXplore installing the DXplore software is already installed on the tablet. software DXplore software can be downloaded from myWorld. Before running the software make sure to activate software license ☞...
  • Page 25 Wheel encoder calibration • Measure a 10‑meter linear distance precisely Tap start and push your DSX radar cart until reaching the exact 10‑meter end Make sure the red markers on the side are aligned with the end point, then tap...
  • Page 26 Bottom buttons Button DSX inactive Button DSX active Button DSX indicates the connection status to the DSX utility detec- tion system. In active mode, the button should be green. Make sure, the button stays green throughout the entire data acquisition.

  • Page 27: Data Acquisition

    Go to Acquisition From the project summary, tap Go to Acquisition to get to the acquisition screen. Refer to "6 Procedures for Working with the DSX" for details. There are two ways to get to the project summary: Open a draft: •...
  • Page 28 To be supported in the upcoming versions. Indicates the battery level of the DSX utility detection system. Fully charge the battery before going out for a scan to avoid action ter- mination due to insufficient DSX battery.
  • Page 29 Acquisition While the DSX cart is moving, the orientation or position cannot be changed. The remaining distance of the scan line is displayed. Once the cart goes beyond the end point of the scan line, the remaining distance becomes a warn- ing.

  • Page 30: Data Processing

    Allows adding points of interest of the area while still on site. Following options are available in the current POI list: Electromagnetic Location is used to mark the • positions where the cable locator detects signals. Trench Scar is used to mark where the road surface •...
  • Page 31 Description of the menu Expand or collapse the right panel. Tap to return to the Home screen 2D and 3D view button. 2D view is the top view from above and sees the • entire area in a flat view. 3D view allows rotation to view utilities in various •...
  • Page 32 Toggle this button for displaying the tomography in dif- ferent colour schemes. This function helps identifying utilities in the tomography view. Show/hide the layers and grid lines. Change the depths. ☞ It is important to review the tomography of all depth slices to find utilities in the correct depth.
  • Page 33 Export Detected Utilities: In DXF format. Specify • the export coordinate system. Export Tomography Map: In image formats. PNG, • JPG, TIFF, and so on. Generate Report: Generates a survey report. • Export to MC1: Generates the detected utilities and •...

  • Page 34: Planning A Survey

    Planning a Survey Jobsite Investigation To carry out a survey with the DSX in the most efficient way, gather all availa- ble information before each project: Make yourself familiar with the jobsite features. • Obtain technical maps, recommended in DXF format, about existing utilit- •...

  • Page 35: Procedures For Working With The Dsx

    DSX battery are fully charged. It is recommended to always have have a second fully charge DSX battery with you as a replacement. At the jobsite, set up the DSX and mount the accessories, if availa- ble. Refer to "3 Setup".
  • Page 36 Start a scan. Enter project informa- tion. Define scan size and approximate location. The grid location and ☞ orientation can only be approximated by select- ing 2 points on Google Maps. Tap Search on Maps. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 37 Save and close the draft for further scan or proceed to scanning. Make sure to have the grid physically marked on the ground surface. Refer to the setup tutorial in Home screen. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 38 Data the tomography is generated. The anima- tion is on by default. Tap pause button to start marking utilities. It is mandatory to ☞ check on each slice to find utilities in that depth range. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 39 ☞ Depth is esti- mated by the program. If the utility is not found, there is still the option to keep it as an anomaly. View your utilities in Procedures for Working with the DSX...

  • Page 40: Mapping Utilities Using A Gnss Antenna

    This step-by-step procedure describes how to perform a scan from scratch. This chapter gives information on how to: Set up a project, new scan • Connect to GNSS antennas • Perform scanning • Check and follow-up of scans • Export the project output • Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 41 ☞ On-site, DXplore is automatically streaming the antenna posi- tions. Point the antenna pole tip to the grid corner and tap the Lock but- ton. ☞ This position is the bottom left corner. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 42 (so is your grid corner coordinates) changes to the same coordinate system. Zoom and pan in the viewer until reaching a preferred visualisation, then tap Next: Summary. Confirm the information of the project summary. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 43 Scan Make sure to have the DSX works using grid principle relaying on grid physically marked scanning the ground in both parallel lines on the ground surface. at 50 cm/18 in intervals in transversal Refer to setup tutorial. and longitudinal directions.
  • Page 44 Tap Add utility and start marking the utility using your finger. DXplore then verifies it. ☞ Utility detected. If avail- able, make sure to enter the information correctly. ☞ The software estimates the depth. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 45 Export to MC1: Gen- erates the detected utilities and scan area in DXF format, under the MC1-com- patible directory structure. This option allows using the DXplore output directly on the exca- vator controlled by MC1 software. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 46 Network Mount Point list. Choose “iMAX-RTCM3” if avail- able. Steps for connecting the GS18 T antenna in DXplore: Skip configuration option if RTK configuration is already done with Captivate Turn on GS18 T antenna. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 47 The real-time position and accuracy is shown in 3D. Tap Use GNSS once satisfied with the accuracy. ☞ If the accuracy is not high enough, tap Disable GNSS. The Home screen appears with the GNSS ☞ icon in green. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 48 Open the Leica Zeno Connect applica- tion. Set up the Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) corrections in Leica Zeno Connect. Profiles • Profile Name • Description • Internet connection configuration • Enter details for new server • Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 49 Select a mountpoint • RTK Correction Details • ☞ Once all Connection Status are checked, the window automatically closes. ☞ The positioning status of the GG04 plus antenna is shown in Leica Zeno Connect. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 50 Now the connection to the GG04 plus ☞ antenna is established. The real-time position and accuracy is shown. Tap Use GNSS once satisfied with the accuracy. ☞ If the accuracy is not high enough, tap Disable GNSS. Procedures for Working with the DSX...
  • Page 51 The Home screen appears with the GNSS icon in green. Procedures for Working with the DSX...

  • Page 52: Care And Transport

    Transport Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport of When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the prod-...
  • Page 53 Connectors with dust Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap. caps Care and Transport...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Number of Hardware Channels Antenna Central Fre- 600 MHz quency Antenna Orientation Broadside antenna array in the direction which is perpendicular to the DSX moving direction Sampling Frequency 400 kHz Battery for DSX Type Li-Ion Voltage 14.8 V Capacity GEB242 5.8 Ah...

  • Page 55: Conformity To European Regulations

    Scan Rate per Channel 381 scans per second – for 512 Samples per Scan Scan Interval 42 scans per metre Positioning Two integrated encoders on the rear wheels • GNSS antenna or Total Positioning System • (TPS – surveyor kit only) Environmental Temperature specifications...

  • Page 56: Software Licence Agreement

    Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be refer- red to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http://leica-geosystems.com/about-us/compliance-standards/legal-documents...
  • Page 58 900644-1.1.0en Original text (900644en-1.1.0) Published in Switzerland © 2019 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...

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