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  • Page 1 Leica TS16 User Manual Version 5.0 English...
  • Page 2 > myProducts. Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type label. Always refer to this information when contacting your agency or Leica Geo- systems authorised service centre. Trademarks Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the •...
  • Page 3 • Video tutorials are available on: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/captivate-howto 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. https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com offers a wide range of services, inform- ation and training material.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PART 1 TS16 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 (ATRplus) 1.6.6 PowerSearch (PS) 1.6.7...
  • Page 6 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATRplus) Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument Adjusting the Laser Guide Servicing the Tripod Care and Transport Transport...
  • Page 7 LED Indicators Care and Transport 16.1 Transport 16.2 Storage 16.3 Cleaning and Drying Technical Data 17.1 PoleHeight 17.2 Tilt Compensation 17.3 TargetID 17.4 General Technical Data of the Product 17.5 Conformity to National Regulations Software Licence Agreement/Warranty Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Part 1 Ts16

    PART 1 TS16...

  • Page 9: 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 opera- tional hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 10: Definition Of Use

    • Use of products with recognisable damage or defects • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit • approval of Leica Geosystems Inadequate safeguards at the working site • Aiming directly into the sun • Limits of Use...

  • Page 11: Responsibilities

    To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre- • vention To stop operating the system and inform Leica Geosystems immediately if • the product and the application become unsafe To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper- •...
  • Page 12 DANGER Risk of electrocution Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: ▶ Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
  • Page 13 WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations. Precautions: ▶ Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. ▶ Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
  • Page 14 Leica Geosystems distributor. WARNING Improperly repaired equipment 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. Safety Directions...

  • Page 15: Laser Classification

    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). The information enables the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.

  • Page 16: Distancer, Measurements Without Reflectors

    Laser beam 008598_001 1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance with: IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”...
  • Page 17 TS16 Art.No.: 123456 Equip.No.: 1234567 S.No.: Power: 12-15V 12W max Leica Geosystems AG 123456 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: XX.20XX Made in Switzerland Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

  • Page 18: Red Laser Pointer

    1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer General The laser pointer built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance with: IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”...

  • Page 19: Automatic Target Aiming (Atrplus)

    TS16 Art.No.: 123456 Equip.No.: 1234567 Power: 12-15V 12W max S.No.: Leica Geosystems AG 123456 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: XX.20XX Made in Switzerland Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

  • Page 20: Powersearch (Ps)

    These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accordance with this User Manual. Description Value Wavelength 785 nm Maximum radiant peak power per pulse 10 mW Pulse duration £...

  • Page 21: Electronic Guide Light (Egl)

    Laser beam 008601_001 1.6.7 Electronic Guide Light (EGL) General The Electronic Guide Light built into the product produces a visible LED beam which emerges from the front side of the telescope. The product described in this section, is excluded from the scope of ☞...

  • Page 22: Autoheight Laser Plummet

    Description Value Wavelength 640 nm Maximum average radiant power 0.95 mW Pulse duration 0.1 ms - cw Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 1 kHz Beam divergance <1.5 mrad CAUTION Class 2 laser product From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.

  • Page 23: Laser Guide

    CAUTION Class 2 laser product From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. Precautions: ▶ Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments. ▶ Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals. Labelling Laser beam Exit for laser beam...
  • Page 24 TS16 Art.No.: 123456 Equip.No.: 1234567 S.No.: Power: 12-15V 12W max Leica Geosystems AG 123456 CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: XX.20XX Made in Switzerland Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

  • Page 25: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possib- ility that the function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromag- netic environment.
  • Page 26 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 27: Description Of The System

    Pole. Without AutoPole, an AP Reflector Pole can also be used as conventional pole. Infinity The office software including a series of help pro- grams which support working with Leica instru- ments. Terms and The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual:...
  • Page 28 Term Description Remote The instrument is remote controlled by the field controller or Mode tablet using radio. Electronic Distance Measurement EDM refers to the laser distancer incorporated into the instrument which enables distance measurement. Two measuring modes are available: Prism mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure •...
  • Page 29 PowerSearch refers to the instrument sensor which enables the automatic rapid finding of a prism. SmartStation A Leica Viva TS instrument integrated with an add-on GNSS system, comprising hardware and software components, forms a SmartStation. Components of a SmartStation include a SmartAntenna and a SmartAntenna Adapter.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Power Concept

    TS instrument is switched off. Transfer data Data can be transferred in various ways. ☞ SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosys- tems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor. Description of the System...

  • Page 32: Container Contents

    Container Contents Container for instrument and accessories - part 1 of 2 008614_001 Stylus GLS14 mini pole GHM007 Instrument height meter Allen key and adjustment tool Tip for GMP101 mini prism Instrument with tribrach and standard handle or RadioHandle GMP101 mini prism GEB222 batteries GFZ3 or GOK6 diagonal eyepiece Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece...
  • Page 33 Container for instrument and accessories - part 2 of 2 008615_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 cleaning cloth Container for GS SmartPole/...
  • Page 34 GHT63 pole holder clamp Allen key and adjustment tool GAD33 antenna arm CS35/CS30 tablet or CS20 field controller with GHT62 holder GAD108 antenna arm Manuals and USB documentation card GPR121 circular prism PRO or GZT4 target plate for GPH1 and GPH1 prism holder with GPR1 circular prism GAD109 QN-TNC Adapter GAT25 radio antenna...
  • Page 35 Container for TS robotic pole setup, Small-Size 008620_001 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...

  • Page 36: Instrument Components

    Instrument Components Instrument Carry handle a b c e f components Optical sight part 1 of 2 Telescope, integrating EDM, ATRplus, EGL, PS, overview camera EGL flashing diode - yellow and red Overview camera PowerSearch, transmitter PowerSearch, receiver Coaxial optics for angle and distance measurement, and exit port of visible laser beam for distance measurements SD Card and USB stick...
  • Page 37 Communication Side Cover Compartment lid USB stick cap storage USB device port (mini AB OTG) USB host port for USB stick SD card port 008623_001 Instrument GS15 SmartAntenna components for GS16 SmartAntenna SmartStation RTK slot-in device GAD110 SmartAntenna Adapter Communication side cover 008624_002 Instrument components for...
  • Page 38 Laser guide compon- b c d b d e ents Operation indicator LED, orange Labelling Horizontal adjustment screws Fixing screws Safety cover for vertical adjustment screws Laser aperture TS_122 Description of the System...

  • Page 39: User Interface

    User Interface Keyboard Keyboard Function keys F1-F6 Function keys F7-F12 ON/OFF Alphanumeric keys Backspace Home Arrow keys 0008626_002 Enter Favourites Camera Keys Function Function Correspond to six softkeys that appear on keys the bottom of the screen when the screen is F1 to F6 activated.

  • Page 40: Operating Principles

    Function Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical menu / dialog. Starts the edit mode for editable fields. Opens a selectable list. Backspace Deletes the job in the centre of the job carousel. Key combinations Function Hold Fn while pressing Switch to Windows.
  • Page 41 Operation Description To start the edit mode in editable Tap on the editable field. fields To highlight an item or parts of it for Drag the supplied stylus from the editing left to the right. To accept data entered into an edit- Tap on the screen outside of the able field and exit the edit mode editable field.

  • Page 42: Operation

    Operation Setting Up the TS Instrument Instrument setup step-by-step 008639_001 Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temper- ☞ atures around the instrument. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position the tripod above the marked ground point, centring it as good as possible.

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