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Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator
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  • Page 1 Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator Getting Started Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Validity of this manual • This manual applies to the GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option. The steering of the SmartAntenna via GPS1200 PC Simulator is limited to the GX1230 and GX1230 GG sensor type. Introduction...
  • Page 3 • This manual covers instructions for setting up the GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAn- tenna option and operating it. Refer to GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for infor- mation about GPS1200 general and applications functionality. Available documenta- The following documentation for GPS1200 is available:...
  • Page 4 Overall comprehensive guide to the product and Manual program functions. Included are detailed descriptions of special software/hardware settings and software/hardware functions intended for technical specialists. Refer to the following resources for all GPS1200 documentation and software: • the SmartWorx DVD • http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads Introduction GPS1200...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Hardware and software requirements Bluetooth Connections Connecting SmartAntenna to PC Connecting mobile phone to PC Operating the Simulator Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator Configuring RTK connection Configuring an Internet connection 3.3.1 Configuring Internet interface 3.3.2 Configuring a dial-up connection...
  • Page 6: Concept

    Leica's high end GPS1200. Different RTK data formats are supported and the connection can be done as dial-in or via Internet (NTRIP). It is a cable free solution that allows the user to collect data directly in the field using the power of the Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator.
  • Page 7: Hardware And Software Requirements

    • PC requires a Bluetooth module that supports at least two devices in parallel. Required software The following software tools are required for steering the SmartAntenna with a PC: • Leica GPS1200 PC Simulator with SmartAntenna option • Bluetooth software (e.g. Microsoft) Concept...
  • Page 8: Bluetooth Connections

    Step Description tenna step-by-step Insert the battery (GEB211) into SmartAntenna and switch it on. The following steps can differ from PC to PC. Activate Bluetooth on the PC. Open the Bluetooth software and start Bluetooth Setup Wizard. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 9 Step Description Select specific Bluetooth device to be configured and click Next. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 10 Step Description The Bluetooth device selection will be started and an automatic search will be done. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 11 Step Description Select the shown ATX1230 GG and click Next. The pairing procedure is started. Type in 0000 and click Initiate Paring. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 12 Step Description Enable SPP and click OK. Click Finish. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 13 Step Description A shortcut of the service will be added to My Bluetooth Places on your PC. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 14 Step Description Right-mouse click on the ATX1230 GG and Connect the antenna. The SmartAntenna is now connected via serial COM9 port. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 15: Connecting Mobile Phone To Pc

    Switch the mobile phone on. Activate Bluetooth and make it visible. Start the Bluetooth software on your PC and start Bluetooth Setup Wizard. Refer to"2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC". Choose specific Bluetooth device to be configured and click Next. Refer to"2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC". Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 16 Step Description The Bluetooth device selection will be started and an automatic search will be done. Select the Nokia 6630 and click Next. The pairing procedure is started. Refer to"2.1 Connecting SmartAntenna to PC". Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 17 Step Description Type in 0000 and click Initiate Paring. Type in 0000 on your Nokia 6630 and press OK. The Bluetooth service selection appears on your PC. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 18 Enable Dial-Up Networking, click Finish and a shortcout for the selected service will be added to My Bluetooth Places on your PC. Right-mouse click on the Nokia 6630. Under Properties -> Configure you will find the configured COM port to be used for the connection to the PC. Bluetooth Connections GPS1200...
  • Page 19: Operating The Simulator

    Operating the Simulator Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator Description This chapter explains the starting of the GPS1200 PC Simulator in general, the configuration of the sensor type and the COM ports in detail. Configuring the Step Description GPS1200 PC Simulator Before you can start the GPS1200 PC Simulator you have to install the software onto your PC.
  • Page 20 Step Description Start the GPS1200 PC Simulator software. Click Configuration -> COM Ports..Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 21 COM port of the SmartAntenna (COM9) for ATX and click OK. Click Configuration -> Sensor..Select GX1230 GG or GX1230 and click OK. Switch the sensor on by clicking the PROG key on the GPS1200 PC Simulator. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 22 Step Description Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 23: Configuring Rtk Connection

    Refer to GPS1200 Technical Reference Manual for detailed information about configuration of a Rover Real-Time interface using a digital cellular phone. Configuring RTK Step Description settings Switch the sensor on. Refer to "3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator". Enter CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 24 • R-Time Data: RTCM 18,19 v2 • Port: Port 2 (port has to be the same as configured in "3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator") • Device: Nokia Phone Settings for Ref Sensor and Ref Antenna depend on your situation.
  • Page 25 Step Description Configure a station to dial and click CONT (F1). Click SHIFT CONEC (F4) to establish the RTK connection. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 26 Step Description The connection will be established and the GPS1200 PC Simulator starts recei- civing RTK data. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 27: Configuring An Internet Connection

    Step Description Interface settings Switch the sensor on. Refer to "3.1 Configuring the GPS1200 PC Simulator". Enter CONFIGURE Internet Interface. Enable Internet (Internet: Yes) and click CONT (F1). There is no need to configure other settings on this page than the Internet field.
  • Page 28 Step Description Enter CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode. Select Port: Net 1 and click ROVER (F2) to enter CONFIGURE Additional Rover Options. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 29 Step Description Select Ref Network: VRS and click GGA (F4) to enter CONFIGURE Send GGA NMEA. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 30 Step Description Select GGA Position: Automatic and click CONT (F1) to return to CONFIGURE Additional Rover Options. Click PAGE (F4) to change to NTRIP page. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 31 RTK data. Click CONT (F1) twice to return to CONFIGURE Interfaces. Click SHIFT (F4) to connect to the server. The connection will be established and the GPS1200 PC Simulator starts recei- civing RTK data. Operating the Simulator...
  • Page 32: Configuring A Dial-Up Connection

    3.3.2 Configuring a dial-up connection Refer to "3.3.1 Configuring Internet interface" for information about the Internet interface configuration settings of the GPS1200 PC Simulator. Configuring Dial-up Step Description Connection step-by- Open Windows Network Connections. step Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 33 Step Description Start New Connection Wizard to create a new connection. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 34 Step Description Click Next to continue. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 35 Step Description Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 36 Step Description Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 37 Step Description Select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 38 Step Description Select the device of your Bluetooth phone. Refer to "2.2 Connecting mobile phone to PC". Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 39 Step Description Type in the name of your service provider and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 40 Step Description Type in phone number of your service provider and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 41 Step Description Select the availability of the connection for users of your PC and click Next. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 42 Step Description Click Finish to complete the connection and to add it to your network connce- tions. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 43 Step Description Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 44 Step Description Start Windows Control Panel. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 45 Step Description Open Phone and Modem Options. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 46 Description Change to Modems page, select the attached mobile phone and click Properties. Change to Advanced page, type in command to initialize your mobile phone and click OK to return to Network connections on your PC. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 47 Step Description Select your Dial-up connection and establish it by right-mouse click Connect. The connection is established. Operating the Simulator GPS1200...
  • Page 48: Accessing Gps Data From 3Rd Party Application

    Accessing GPS data from 3rd party application Description For using GPS data from GPS1200 PC Simulator within a 3rd party application you can use NMEA out interface or Remote interface (OWI) within the simulator. Requirements The access requires the usage of physical or virtual COM ports (have to be realized by using special software).
  • Page 49: Appendix Aled Indicators On Smartantenna

    Appendix A LED indicators on SmartAntenna LED’s indicators Description SmartAntenna has three Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic antenna status. Diagram Tracking LED Bluetooth LED GPS12_153 Power LED LED indicators on SmartAntenna GPS1200...
  • Page 50 The remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of survey, the temperature and the age of the battery. power is very low. The battery should be changed. LED indicators on SmartAntenna GPS1200...
  • Page 51: Index

    COM port System Field Manual ..........3 Configuration ............21 Technical Reference Manual .........3, 4 Nokia 6630 ............21 User Manual .............3 SmartAntenna ............21 GPS1200 PC Simulator COM ports Configuration ............19 Physical ..............48 Virtual ..............48 Configuration Internet Additional Rover Options ........28 Service provider ............39...
  • Page 52 OWI ................48 Pairing Mobile phone ............16 SmartAntenna ............11 Power LED ..............49 Requirements Hardware ..............7 Software ..............7 RTK ................6 SmartAntenna ATX1230 .............. 2, 7 ATX1230 GG ............2, 7 Battery ..............7 Connection to PC ............. 8 LED ................
  • Page 53 International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001). Ask your local Leica Geosystems dealer for more information about our TQM program. Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse...

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