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  • Page 1 Leica iCS20/iCS50 User Manual Version 1.1 English...
  • Page 2 > myDownloads 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 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 3 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-portal.leica-geosystems.com/ offers a wide range of services, information and training material.
  • Page 4 Service Description My Trusted Services Leica Geosystems Trusted Services offer you increased productivity while at the same time providing maximum security. New software services and state‑of‑the‑art IT infrastructure offer a vast potential to optimise your workflow and increase your efficiency and productivity, both now and in the future.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Concept 2.2.1 Software Concept 2.2.2 Power Concept 2.2.3 Data Storage Concept Container Contents Components User Interface Keyboard 3.1.1 iCS20/iCS50 3.1.2 RC10 Remote Control Operation Setup Holder and Clamp for Field Controller Setting Up vPole Batteries 4.4.1 Operating Principles 4.4.2 iCS20/iCS50 4.4.3...
  • Page 6 7.5.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement/Warranty Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10 WARNING Lightning strike If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Precautions: ▶ Do not use the product in a thunderstorm. WARNING Distraction/loss of attention During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the envir- onmental conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
  • Page 11 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. Precautions: ▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the product until they are flat.
  • Page 12 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 Moving parts at the product during operation Risk of squeezing extremities or entanglement of hair and/or clothes.

  • Page 13: Laser Classification

    For the AC/DC power supply and the battery charger: WARNING Electric shock due to use under wet and severe conditions If unit becomes wet, it may cause you to receive an electric shock. Precautions: ▶ If the product becomes humid, it must not be used! ▶...

  • Page 14: Red Laser Pointer

    25950_001 1.6.3 Red Laser Pointer General The Leica iCS20/iCS50 produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the front of the instrument. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with: IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”...

  • Page 15: Automatic Target Aiming (Atr)

    CAUTION Laser beam From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. Precautions: ▶ Avoid staring into the beam. ▶ Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals. Labelling 25955_001 1.6.4 Automatic Target Aiming (ATR) General The Automatic Target Aiming built into the product produces a visible light beam emitted from a diode which emerges from the front side of the tele-...

  • Page 16: 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 17 Electromagnetic fields can also affect humans and animals. Precautions: ▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected. ▶...

  • Page 18: Description Of The System

    The iCS20/iCS50 is a multi-purpose construction tool suitable for layout, two- and three-dimensional measurement and digital templating work. To operate the iCS20/iCS50, the iCON trades soft- ware running on an Android tablet is needed. Leica tablet - CSX8 A multipurpose field controller allowing the remote control of the iCS20/iCS50 via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 19: System Concept

    Licence activation Licences are key codes to enable software functions and applications which run on the construction tool. You can order new licences by contacting your local Leica Geosystems repres- entative. For licence activation, a tablet PC with Internet connection is needed.

  • Page 20: Power Concept

    25961_001 2.2.3 Data Storage Concept Description Measurements and pictures are stored on the connected tablet (Leica tablet or another supported tablet). Each tablet has its own interfaces such as mini- USB, USB Type-C connector, or similar. ☞ Unplugging connecting cables, removing the data storage device or interrupt- ing the power supply during the measurement can cause loss of data.

  • Page 21: Container Contents

    CVT3, vTarget plate, three pieces CVT4, stand for vTarget plate, three pieces CBC51, charger for indoor use GVP748, shoulder strap iCS20/iCS50 construction tool Leica iCS20/iCS50 Quick Start and Important Safety Instruc- tions CVT5, vTarget sticker, 20 pieces GVP755, pouch for tablet GZM3 target plate...
  • Page 22 2 of 2 Power ON/OFF USB port Check battery level Battery status LED Power supply connector 25965_001 vPen components vSphere Roll protection Exchangeable tip 25966_001 Description of the System...
  • Page 23 vPole components 5/8″ thread vSphere Topple over protection Pole and printed markings for height detection Level bubble Exchangeable tips 25967_001 Exchangeable tips Name Description CRP10 Construction pole tip CRP11 Construction pole plate CRP12 Center punch tip for CRP poles Remote control com- ponents Keypad Battery status LEDs...

  • Page 24: User Interface

    User Interface Keyboard 3.1.1 iCS20/iCS50 Keys on the base ON/OFF key Check battery level Battery status LEDs 25969_001 Key functions and Key functions LED behaviour ON/OFF Press and hold for 0.5 s to turn on the construction tool. • Press and hold for 2 s to turn off the construction tool.
  • Page 25 LED behaviour Construction tool turned ON using power supply from electrical socket. Construction tool turned OFF using power supply from electrical socket. One LED flashing white: Charging battery 0% to 25% 25975_001 One LED permanently white, one flash- ing: Charging battery 25% to 50% 25976_001 Two LEDs permanently white, one flash- ing:...

  • Page 26: Rc10 Remote Control

    LED behaviour Spotlight LED All LEDs static white: Spotlight on 3.1.2 RC10 Remote Control Keys Navigation arrows Measure Point selection Feature LEDs Line selection Polyline selection Undo ON/OFF key Battery status LEDs Connection status LED 25968_001 Remote control key Key functions functions and LED ON/OFF Press and hold for 0.5 s to turn on.
  • Page 27 Key functions POINT Press to select point feature in the app. • LINE Press to select line feature in the app. • POLYLINE Press to select polyline feature in the app. • If polyline is already in use, press again to initiate a new •...
  • Page 28 LED behaviour Two LEDs permanently white: 25% to 50% 19548_001 Three LEDs permanently white: 50% to 75% 26022_001 19549_001 All LEDs permanently white: 75% to 100% 19550_001 Bluetooth Flashing blue: Trying to connect Always enabled on start-up. Permanently blue: Connected 26023_001 User Interface...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Setup NOTICE 27308_001 Setup with carbon tri- pod step-by-step 26032_001 Unfold the legs of the tripod. Open the legs from the tripod and lock them in position. Open the latch from the quick mount on the base of the device. Operation...

  • Page 30: Holder And Clamp For Field Controller

    Place the construction tool on tripod. Close the latch from the quick mount on the base of the device. Turn on. Setup with wooden tripod step-by-step 27116_003 Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Ensure that the tripod plate is roughly horizontal. Fasten the adapter onto the tripod.
  • Page 31 Holder Mounting arm Clamp Rubber Tightening screw Mounting plate Pole clamp Quick-release button Clamping bolt Clamping lever Fixing the tablet to a pole step-by-step 27191_001 Insert the pole into the clamp hole. Attach the holder to the clamp using the clamp bolt. Adjust the angle and the height of the holder on the pole to a comfortable position.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Vpole

    Detaching the tablet from the holder/pole step-by-step 27192_001 Release the clamping lever. Place your palm over the bottom of the tablet. While in this position, lift the bottom of the tablet from the holder. Setting Up vPole Pole handling Use the 5/8" thread to screw the vSphere on the top part of the pole or the bottom part of the pole.
  • Page 33 Standard use Reversed use 27193_001 27194_001 Automatic height The automatic height detection is based on the stripes printed on the ☞ detection pole. Each pre-defined height consists of three printed stripes. In each position, the stripes are printed with an unique pattern. Height 1 (H1) Height 2 (H2) Height 3 (H3)

  • Page 34: Batteries

    The permissible temperature range for charging is from 0 °C to +40 °C/ • +32 °F to +104 °F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging the batteries at temperature of +10 °C to +20 °C/+50 °F to +68 °F 4.4.2 iCS20/iCS50 Charge battery step- by-step 100-240 V 26042_001...

  • Page 35: Rc10 Remote Control

    4.4.3 RC10 Remote Control Charge battery step- by-step 26043_001 Guidelines for Correct Results Distance measurement 002410_002 When measurements are being made using the red laser EDM, the results can be influenced by objects passing between the EDM and the intended target surface.
  • Page 36 Vertical and horizontal angle and the distance are measured to the centre of the prism. Operation...

  • Page 37: Check & Adjust

    Check & Adjust Adjusting the Circular Level of the Pole Adjusting the circular Suspend a plumb line. level step-by-step Use a pole bipod, to align the pole parallel to the plumb line. Check the position of the circular level on the prism pole. If the circular level is centred, no adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 38 Servicing the tripod step-by-step 27119_002 The following table explains the most common settings. The connections between metal and timber components must ☞ always be firm and tight. Tighten the leg cap screws moderately, with the supplied Allen key. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head enough to keep the tripod legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground.

  • Page 39: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equi- valent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport of...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. Maintenance An inspection of the instrument must be done in a Leica Geosystems author- ☞ ised service centre. Care and Transport...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical Data iCS20/iCS50 3D point accuracy Combination of angle and distance measurement (without reflectors) Distance iCS20 iCS50 At 10 m/33 ft 1.0 mm/0.04 in 1.0 mm/0.04 in At 50 m/164 ft 2.5 mm/0.10 in 2.0 mm/0.08 in At 100 m/328 ft 4.5 mm/0.18 in...
  • Page 42 Standard prism 3.0–50.0 m/9.84–164 ft (GPR1) 3.0–250.0 m/9.84–820 ft (option) Minimum distance for automatic height detection is 2.5 m/8.2 ft. iCS 250 m/820 ft option required iCS20 requires iCS Robotic option Automatic Target iCS20 iCS50 Aiming vTarget plate/sticker 1.2–40.0 m/3.94–131 ft...
  • Page 43 Standard prism 3.0–250.0 m/9.84–820 ft (GPR1) With rough aiming with the camera. Fully autonomous detection from 2 m/6.56 ft to 25 m/82 ft. Laser properties Laser distance meter iCS20 iCS50 Type Infrared laser Laser class Laser pointer iCS20...
  • Page 44 2 h (over power supply with 2.5 A) Operating time, typical > 8 h External Voltage 22–24 V, 2.5 A Environmental spe- Temperature cifications Type iCS20/iCS50 RC10 Remote Control Operating temperature −20 to +50 −20 to +50 [°C] Technical Data...

  • Page 45: Rc10 Remote Control

    Type iCS20/iCS50 RC10 Remote Control Storage temperature −25 to +70 −20 to +70 [°C] Charging temperature 0 to +45 0 to +40 [°C] For temperatures below the charging range, the device can be con- nected directly to the power supply to allow its operation. Charging the battery cells is not possible outside of the charging range.

  • Page 46: Vpole

    0.04 in At 30 m/98 ft 5.0 mm 8.0 mm 2.0 mm 0.20 in 0.31 in 0.08 in At 50 m/164 ft 8.0 mm 12.0 mm 3.0 mm 0.31 in 0.47 in 0.12 in iCS20 requires iCS Robotic option Technical Data...

  • Page 47: Vpen

    Dimensions 145 mm 30 mm 258 mm 32 mm 26049_001 Weight 1.48 kg vPen vPen accuracy vPen accuracy iCS50 iCS20 At 10 m/33 ft 1.5 mm/ 0.06 in 1.0 mm/ 0.04 in iCS20 requires iCS Robotic option Technical Data...

  • Page 48: Conformity To National Regulations

    EU Declaration of We, Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Switzerland), declare Conformity under our sole responsibility that the product(s) iCS20 & iCS50 including RC10 Remote Control, following the provision of Directive(s) 2014/53/EU Radio equipment (RED) (in accordance with annex III) •...

  • Page 49: Ics20/Ics50

    7.5.1 iCS20/iCS50 Labelling Model: Leica iCS20 Model: Leica iCS50 Art.No.: 875000 Power: 24V /2.5A Art.No.: 971448 Power: 24V /2.5A Contains FCC ID: PPD-QCNFA324 Contains FCC ID: PPD-QCNFA324 Contains IC: 4104A-QCNFA324 Contains IC: 4104A-QCNFA324 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for...
  • Page 50 The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.disto.com/ce. UKCA Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type iCS20/ iCS50 is following the provisions of the applicable relevant statutory require- ment S.I. 2017 No. 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

  • Page 51: Rc10 Remote Control

    RC10 Remote Control Labelling S/N: 0123456789 Man.: xx-20xx Type: Leica RC10 Art.No.: 973483 Power: Li-Ion 5V IC: 3177A-RC1BT FCC ID: RFF-RC1BT R 123-456789 Leica Geosystems AG, 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland Made in Hungary 26050_001 Frequency bands, Type Frequency band Country Output power...
  • Page 52 The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.disto.com/ce. UKCA Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type RC10 Remote Control is following the provisions of the applicable relevant statutory requirement S.I. 2017 No. 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
  • Page 53 (IATA Lithium Batteries) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Dan- gerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be trans- ported correctly. Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or ☞...
  • Page 54 Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Govern- ing 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 referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at Hexagon −...
  • Page 56 976332-1.1.0en Original text (976332-1.1.0en) Published in Switzerland, © 2024 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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