Leica Viva TS16 User Manual page 28

Term
Remote
Mode
EDM
PinPoint
EGL
Laser Guide
Motorised
ATRplus
Automated
Overview
camera
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Description
The instrument is remote controlled by the field controller or
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
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distances to prisms. It incorporates the long range mode
to measure extended distances to prisms.
Any surface mode. This mode refers to the ability to
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measure distances without prisms.
PinPoint refers to the Reflectorless EDM technology which
enables an increased measuring range with a smaller laser
spot size. Two options are available: R500 and R1000.
Electronic Guide Light
An EGL fitted to an instrument assists with prism targeting.
It consists of two differently coloured flashing lights located
in the instrument telescope housing. The person holding
the prism can align themselves into the line-of-sight of the
instrument.
A variant of the TS16 instrument equipped with Auto-
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matic Target Aiming. Instruments equipped with the
Laser Guide cannot be equipped with PowerSearch (PS)
or Guide Light (EGL).
Included in a special compartment in the upper tele-
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scope section.
Emits a visible red laser beam used for visualising the
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line of sight.
Used for guiding tunnel boring machines, monitoring
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tunnelling progress or visualising bore holes for rock
blasting; targeting of inaccessible objects or prohibited
surfaces; positioning of objects and inspecting marks on
surfaces.
Instruments fitted with internal motors, enabling automatic
horizontal and vertical turning are referred to as Motorised.
Automatic Target Aiming.
ATRplus refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic target aiming and locking.
Instruments fitted with ATRplus are referred to as Auto-
mated.
ATRplus refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic target aiming to a prism.
Three automation modes are available with Aim at target:
Manual: no automation and no lock.
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Automatic: automatic target aiming to a prism.
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LOCK: an already targeted prism is followed automatic-
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ally.
Overview camera is located in the upper part of the tele-
scope housing and has a fixed focus.
Description of the System