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  • Page 1 Leica AT930/AT960 User Manual Version 1.2 English...
  • Page 2 Product The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Identification Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Validity of this This manual applies to all product series instruments. Where there are differences manual between the various models they are clearly described.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General 1.6.2 Absolute Distance Meter (ADM) 1.6.3 Laser Interferometer 1.6.4 PowerLock 1.6.5 AT930/AT960 Instrument Status Indicator Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada Description of the System System Components Software Concept Container Contents Instrument Components 2.4.1...
  • Page 4 Cleaning Optical Parts Maintenance Technical Data General Technical Data of the Instrument Conformity to National Regulations 7.2.1 AT930/AT960 Instrument 7.2.2 AT Controller 7.2.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement Appendix A Abbreviations Appendix B Regional Contact Addresses Index AT930/AT960, Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Safety Directions

     Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...

  • Page 6: Definition Of Use

    Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in DANGER hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product. Environment For AC power supplies: Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions. AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...

  • Page 7: Responsibilities

    • To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe. • To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g.
  • Page 8 Precautions: When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position. Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...
  • Page 9 AT930/AT960 instrument. Contact your local Leica Geosystems representative for further details on health and safety regulations. During the operation of the product there is a hazard of squeezing extremities or CAUTION entanglement of hair and/or clothes by moving parts.

  • Page 10: The Ac Power Supply

     Applies only for California. The product contains CR Lithium Cell(s) with perchlorate material inside – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod- WARNING ucts. 1.5.1 The AC Power Supply If unit is not connected to ground, death or serious injury can occur.

  • Page 11: Laser Classification General

    IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). The AT930/AT960 is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products" These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate staring into the beam.
  • Page 12 008317_001  The AT930/AT960 is classified as a laser class 2 system although the individual laser sources are classified as laser class 1. The possibility of simultaneous emission of the individual laser sources results in an overall classification as laser class 2.

  • Page 13: Absolute Distance Meter (Adm)

    795 nm Maximum average radiant power 0.53 mW cw Beam diameter ~ 10 mm Beam divergence < 1.5 mrad (collimated) Working principle Modulation of polarisation Resolution 0.1 µm Accuracy (MPE) ± 10 µm 008313_001 a) Laser beam AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...

  • Page 14: Laser Interferometer

    Description Value Wavelength 633 nm Maximum average radiant power 0.30 mW cw Emitting aperture 5.5 mm Beam divergence <1.5 mrad Accuracy (Wavelength Stabilisation) ± 0.2 ppm Resolution 0.3 μm 008314_001 a) Laser beam AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...

  • Page 15: Powerlock

    The product described in this section, is classified as exempt group in accord- ance with IEC 62471 (2006-07) and does not pose any hazard provided that the product is used and maintained in accordance with this user manual. 008315_001 a) LED beam AT930/AT960, Safety Directions...

  • Page 16: At930/At960 Instrument Status Indicator

    1.6.5 AT930/AT960 Instrument Status Indicator General The status LEDs 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 IEC 60825- 1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”.

  • Page 17: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    WARNING 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 may be disturbed. The product is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product can cause radio interference in which case the user can be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 18 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. • Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists.

  • Page 19: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance WARNING could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 20: Description Of The System

    Controller running the system software which provides the inter- face to the Absolute Tracker. The optional Real-Time Feature Pack for Absolute Tracker AT930/AT960 is designed to provide cyclic measurement data in real-time over an industrial field bus protocol, for example EtherCAT, with minimum jitter and small latency.
  • Page 21 T-Products. Absolute Tracker Model AT930 AT960-LR AT960-MR AT960-XR 3D Measurement 60 m 60 m 20 m 60 m Range 6DoF Measurement 20 m 10 m 25 m Range T-Products Compatibility AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 22: Software Concept

    Absolute Tracker system as well as maintaining and updating the system. Third-party application There are various computer-based third-party applications software available for the Absolute Tracker. Contact your Leica Geosys- tems representative for details. Customised Customised software specific to user requirements can be application programs developed using the Leica Metrology Foundation (LMF).

  • Page 23: Container Contents

    Container Contents Container for a) Optical cleaning kit Instrument and b) Protective cover for AT930/AT960 Delivered instrument Accessories c) Quick Guide and Product Information USB Stick d) Quick Release e) Hinged Hook Wrench f) AC Power supply g) Universal Stand Fixture h) Wooden box containing 1.5”...

  • Page 24: At930/At960 Instrument Status Leds

    2.4.1 AT930/AT960 Instrument Status LEDs Status LEDs Description The AT930/AT960 has Light Emitting Diode indicators at the front side of the tele- scope. They indicate the following states. Diagram of the Status LEDs a) Blue LED b) Green LED c) Red LED...

  • Page 25: At930/At960 Instrument Measurement System

    Orient-to-Gravity The Absolute Tracker AT930/AT960 features a dual-axis Orient-to-Gravity sensor. This Sensor inclination sensor is located within the rotating head of the AT930/AT960 instrument. The Orient-to-Gravity sensor can operate in different modes depending on the stability of the ground: • Orient-to-gravity •...

  • Page 26: Tracking

    Absolute Tracker Parameter Rotation around the X-axis – Omega  Horizontal angle - Hz Rotation around the Y-axis – Phi  Vertical angle - V Rotation around the Z-axis – Kappa  Distance - D AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 27: Powerlock

     To achieve the highest possible measurement accuracy it is strongly recommended to determine the ambient temperature using the provided external temperature sensor. AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 28: At Controller

    Connector for object temperature sensor g) Connector for sensor cable Turn on To turn on the AT930/AT960 instrument press the power switch on the front panel. Turn off To turn off the system press the power switch 2 seconds. This ensures that the system software is shut down properly.

  • Page 29: At Controller Display

    “Installation in Progress” and a warning icon is displayed.  Do not turn off the controller during a system update. When the update was successful, the display switches back to the main page. AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 30 Touch screen sensitive areas: a) Tap on an icon to display the corresponding detail page. b) Tap on the navigation control areas to toggle between the detail pages and the main page. AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 31 Tracker is not initialised. Firmware problem. (Example: Not all device servers are available.) Laser is off. Laser is not ready. Laser is warming up. Laser is unable to stabilise. Measurement Profiles Fast Standard Precise Continuous AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 32 No LMF connection LMF connected via LAN LMF connected via WLAN WLAN Connection Status/Signal Strength No WLAN connection/signal strength: 0-6% WLAN established/signal strength: 7-20% 21-40% 41-60% 61-80% 81-100% WLAN Connection Encryption Status WLAN connection encrypted AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 33 Single Power Source a) Active power source: Mains connection OR battery b) Remaining battery capacity Power Supply Page: Dual Power Source (Option 1) a) Active power source (Mains connection and battery) b) Remaining battery capacity AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 34 2. Power Supply - Status Icon Description Status Icons Power Source for Absolute Tracker Battery Mains connection Battery Capacity 0-6% 7-20% 21-40% 41-60% 61-80% 81-100% Low Battery (0-6%) AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 35 Levelling Page a) Inclination sensor status b) Electronic level bubble c) Longitudinal tilt (unitless) d) Transversal tilt (unitless) Status Icon Description Inclination Sensor Status Disabled Not in working range Enabled Enabled, levelled enough for a successful AT930/AT960, Description of the System...
  • Page 36 Meteo page within the Tracker Pilot software. Status Icon Description Meteo Data Source Automatic reading from internal sensors Manually entered environmental data Automatic reading from external sensor attached Meteo Status No Meteo data Meteo data out of range AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 37: At Controller Status Leds

    Green LED b) Yellow LED 008322_001 Description of the Status LEDs IF the THEN AT Controller power is off. Green LED static AT Controller is powered up. Yellow LED static WLAN module is activated. AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 38: Application Processor

    Description An application processor which runs the actual application software is required to operate the AT930/AT960. The Leica Metrology Foundation (LMF) provides an open and flexible interface to third-party application programs. The use of an Application Processor distributes the workload such as: •...

  • Page 39: Measurement Uncertainty

    This measurement uncertainty is specified as a function of the distance between the Laser Tracker and the measured point. All accuracies are specified as Maximum Permissible Error (MPE) and calculated per ASME B.89.4.19-2006 and draft ISO 10360-10 using precision Leica 1.5" Red Ring Reflectors unless otherwise noted. Range...

  • Page 40: Reflector

    5.30 mm ± 0.03 mm  If repeatability of measurements is important, the reflector should always be used with the same orientation. The serial number and Leica logo on the reflector housing helps to maintain the orientation. AT930/AT960, Description of the System...

  • Page 41: Accessories

    Refer to the brochure “Leica Metrology Product Catalog” for detailed informa- tion on additional accessories.  The use of accessories from third-party manufacturers without prior approval of Leica Geosystems is not permitted. Unauthorised modifications to the system make the warranty null and void.

  • Page 42: Measurement Cart

    Real-Time Feature Pack Description The optional Real-Time Feature Pack for Absolute Tracker AT930/AT960 is designed to provide cyclic measurement data in real-time over an industrial field bus protocol, for example EtherCAT, with minimum jitter and small latency. The RTFP acts as a slave in the external automation bus system.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Setup General The first installation of the product should be done by authorised Leica Geosystems personnel. Installation by unauthorised personnel may cause damage and will make the warranty null and void. Setup Step-by-step 008051_002 Step Description Screw the Quick Release onto the Tracker Stand and tighten it using the hinged hook wrench.

  • Page 44: Connecting To An Application Computer

    Wired Connection Point-to-point The standard configuration connects the Application Processor to the AT Controller. Third-party application software is using the Leica Metrology Foundation (LMF) as low- level interface to the AT Controller. The connection requires the following component: • Cat5 LAN Cable, RJ45...

  • Page 45: Wlan Connection

    For certain countries with special regulations for operating wireless networks the WLAN module will be decommissioned by the factory. The user of the product will not be able to activate the WLAN module in this case. Please contact your local Leica Geosystems representative for further details on wireless network regulations.

  • Page 46: Application Processor

    +10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible. • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high.

  • Page 47: Check & Adjust

    Check & Adjust Description Leica Geosystems products are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to the best possible quality. Quick temperature changes, frequent movements of the product, shock or stress can cause deviations and decrease the measurement accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjust (compensate) the product from time to time.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Circular Level Of The Instrument

    • Turn the sensor unit by 180°. If the bubble of the circular level does not stay centred, repeat the adjustment procedure.  After the adjustments, all adjusting screws must have the same tightening tension and no adjusting screw should be loose. AT930/AT960, Check & Adjust...

  • Page 49: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must...

  • Page 50: Storage

    40°C /104°F and clean them. Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compartment. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Always close the transport container when using in the field. AT930/AT960, Care and Transport...

  • Page 51: Cleaning Optical Parts

    Keep the cleaning set from soiling. Do not reuse swabs or tissues that are contaminated with dust or swarf particles.  If you need to replace cleaning materials, contact your local Leica Geosystems agency as source of supply. Cleaning liquid Use Isopropanol as cleaning liquid to soak tissues or cleaning swabs.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Please contact your local Leica Geosystems representative for details. Repairs In case of visible damage, system failure or errors, contact your local Leica Geosystems representative. AT930/AT960, Care and Transport...

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    AT930/AT960 instrument Dimensions Dimensions Size 258 mm x 238 mm x 477 mm Transit Axis height 1404 mm Weight of AT930/AT960 sensor 13.8 kg Weight of Quick Release 2.75 kg Sensor Interface 3 ½” - 8 UNC 238 mm 258 mm...
  • Page 54 External Air/Object ± 0.3°C 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) temperature Pressure ± 1.0 hPa 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 750 hPa to 1100 hPa Humidity ± 5% * * Prerequisite: External air temperature sensor is connected. AT930/AT960, Technical Data...
  • Page 55 Acceleration lateral (> 2.5 m) 1500 gon/s 1500 gon/s Acceleration radial > 180 m/s > 100 m/s Tracking speed lateral (> 2.5 m) > 160 gon/s > 120 gon/s Tracking speed radial > 6 m/s > 4 m/s AT930/AT960, Technical Data...
  • Page 56 Compensated measuring range for Orient ± 227 arc sec to Gravity (OTG) Measuring range ± 616 arc sec Compensation method Length- and crosswise Orient to Gravity Description Value ± 15 m + 8 m/m Orient to Gravity Uncertainty U Z(OTG) AT930/AT960, Technical Data...

  • Page 57: Conformity To National Regulations

    • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product AT Controller with WLAN module is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The decla- ration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 58: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor- tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord- ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.

  • Page 59: Software Licence Agreement

    Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction.

  • Page 60: Appendix A Abbreviations

    Absolute Tracker Automatic Target Recognition Break Resistant Reflector Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard of the European Committee for Standardization International Electrotechnical Commission Leica Metrology Foundation Maximum Permissible Error RJ45 Registered Jack 45, standardised physical interface for connecting telecommunication equipment. Red Ring Reflector...

  • Page 61: Appendix B Regional Contact Addresses

    Toll free +1 866 756 6763 Fax +1 937 247 0426 Phone +1 316 634 0856 Fax +1 316 634 0878 Refer to "Sales & Support Contacts" on www.leica-geosystems.com/metrology for a complete list of regional contacts. AT930/AT960, Regional Contact Addresses...

  • Page 62: Index

    Responsibilities ............7 Electrical Power ..........54 Environmental Specifications ......54 Safety Directions ..........5 Software FCC Statement ........... 19 Software type ..........22 Frequency band ..........57 Software Licence Agreement ......59 Status Indicator Safety directions ..........16 Status LEDs ..........24, 37 AT930/AT960, Index...
  • Page 63 Temperature Controller Operating ..........54 Storage ............ 54 Instrument Operating ..........54 Storage ............ 54 Tracking Description of ..........26 User Manual Validity of ............2 Wired Connection ..........44 WLAN Connection ..........45 AT930/AT960, Index...
  • Page 64 818734-1.2.0en Original text Published in Switzerland © 2015 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse CH-9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone +41 71 727 31 31 www.leica-geosystems.com...

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