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Connecting a leica tps1200 robotic total station

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Connecting a Leica TPS1200 Robotic
Total Station to EvidenceRecorder
April, 2011

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  • Page 1 Connecting a Leica TPS1200 Robotic Total Station to EvidenceRecorder April, 2011...
  • Page 2 Introduction This guide describes how to configure your Leica TPS1200 robotic total station to connect to MicroSurvey’s EvidenceRecorder (EVR) data collection programs installed on a Leica Viva controller. Note: Once you have created this connection to the total station, all settings are maintained and you do not have to follow the steps in this guide again.
  • Page 3 This takes you to the Configuration: screen. In the Configuration: screen:  Tap on the 4 Interfaces… menu choice. This takes you to the Configure Interfaces screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 3 of 31...
  • Page 4 (Handle). The Device field will automatically change to RH1200.  Press the F5 DEVCE button. This takes us to the Radios page of the Configure Devices screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 4 of 31...
  • Page 5  Press the F1 STORE button when finished. This returns us to the Radios page of the Configure Devices screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 5 of 31...
  • Page 6  Press the F1 STORE button when finished. This returns us to Others page of the Configure Devices screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 6 of 31...
  • Page 7 Devices screen:  Press the F6 PAGE button to get back to the Radios page. This returns us to the Radios page of the Configure Devices screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 7 of 31...
  • Page 8  Verify that the settings on your instrument match the settings displayed on the right.  Press the F1 CONT button. This returns us to the Configure Interfaces screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 8 of 31...
  • Page 9 This returns us to the Configure Interfaces screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 9 of 31...
  • Page 10 In the Main Menu:  Look on the total station’s radio handle. You should now see a green and red light Now let’s go set up EvidenceRecorder. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 10 of 31...
  • Page 11 (NOTE: If it is not there, enter a name and press the Add button).  Press the Edit button. This takes you to the Total Station Profile screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 11 of 31...
  • Page 12  Ensure that your settings match the ones displayed on the right-hand image.  Press the Radio Settings button. This takes us to the Radio Configuration screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 12 of 31...
  • Page 13  Press the Connect button. We will now see the data collector make a connection to your total station. This step continues on the following screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 13 of 31...
  • Page 14 This indicates that there is communication between your data colletor and instrument. This returns us to the Model and Communication screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 14 of 31...
  • Page 15 Selection screen. In the Instrument Selection screen:  Press the Close button. This takes us to the Measure screen and we are ready to start surveying. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 15 of 31...
  • Page 16 Connecting a Leica TPS1200 Robotic Total Station to EvidenceRecorder, continued You have successfully connected MicroSurvey’s EvidenceRecorder Congratulations to a Leica TPS1200 robotic total station using robotic radios. Remember, EvidenceRecorder will continue to use this connection, therefore you do not need to follow the steps in this guide again unless you change instruments or data collectors.
  • Page 17 This takes us to the Configuration screen. In the Configuration screen:  Press the 4 Interfaces menu selection. This takes us to the Configure Interfaces screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 17 of 31...
  • Page 18 In Others page of the Devices (BT) screen:  Ensure that the <Port 3> device is selected  Press the F1 CONT buton. This returns us to the GeoCOM Mode screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 18 of 31...
  • Page 19  Press the F1 CONT buton. This returns us to the Main Menu In the Main Menu screen: The TPS1200 is now ready to connect to your controller via Bluetooth. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 19 of 31...
  • Page 20 (NOTE: If it is not there, enter a name and press the Add button).  Press the Edit button. This takes you to the Total Station Profile screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 20 of 31...
  • Page 21 Your data collector will now search for Bluetooth devices. When finished the Select Bluetooth Device screen will open. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 21 of 31...
  • Page 22 Device button. In this example we will select the device called <TCRP1205+ R400>. Your’s may have a different name. This takes us to the Bluetooth screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 22 of 31...
  • Page 23 Connected. We need to connect to the instrument.  Tap on the Connect button. When a successful connection is made, you are taken to the Level Instrument screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 23 of 31...
  • Page 24 CCongratulations You just connected to your total station using Bluetooth. In the following section we will connect the two using a cable. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 24 of 31...
  • Page 25 This takes us to the Configuration screen. In the Configuration screen:  Press the 4 Interfaces menu selection. This takes us to the Configure Interfaces screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 25 of 31...
  • Page 26 In the Other page of the Configure Devices screen:  Ensure RS232 GeoCOM is selected.  Press the F3 EDIT button. This takes us to the Edit Device: RS232 GeoCOM screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 26 of 31...
  • Page 27 This returns you to the Configure GeoCOM Mode screen. In the Configure GeoCOM Mode screen:  Press the F1 CONT button. This returns us to the Configure Interfaces screen Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 27 of 31...
  • Page 28 On your data collector:  Start EvidenceRecorder.  Select a job.  Press the Continue button after reviewing project. This takes you to the Instrument Selection screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 28 of 31...
  • Page 29 This takes you to the Total Station Profile screen. In the Total Station Profile screen:  Tap on the Model and Communication button. This takes us to the Model and Communication screen. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 29 of 31...
  • Page 30 In the Level Instrument screen: Level your instrument and you are ready to measure.  Continue to press the Close button to return back to the Main Menu. Continued on the following page © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 30 of 31...
  • Page 31 Remember: Once these settings have been made, you shouldn’t have to go through this procedure again, unless you are connecting a different data collector or total station. © 2011 MicroSurvey Software Inc. Page 31 of 31...