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Leica TPS1200+
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  • Page 1 Leica TPS1200+ System Field Manual Version 6.0 English...
  • Page 2 The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. identification Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service workshop. Type: _______________ Serial No.:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page User Interface Keyboard Screen Operating Principles Icons Symbols Configurable Keys Hot Keys USER Key Quick Settings - SHIFT USER Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Levelling Up with the Electronic Level SmartStation Setup Instrument Setup for Remote Control Setup, Measure and Record Manage...
  • Page 4 11 Manage...\Coordinate Systems 11.1 Overview 11.2 Creating a New Coordinate System/Editing a Coordinate System 11.3 Transformations/Ellipsoids/Projections 11.3.1 Accessing Transformation/Ellipsoid/Projection Management 68 11.3.2 Creating/Editing a Transformation/Ellipsoid/Projection 11.4 Geoid/CSCS Models 12 Manage...\Configuration Sets 12.1 Overview 12.2 Creating a New Configuration Set 12.3 Editing a Configuration Set 13 Manage...\Reflectors 13.1 Overview 13.2 Creating a New Reflector/Editing a Reflector...

  • Page 5: Tps1200

    20 Interfaces, Ports, Devices 20.1 Interfaces 20.1.1 Overview of Interfaces 20.1.2 Configuring an Interface 20.2 Ports 20.3 Devices 20.3.1 Overview of Devices 20.3.2 Configuring a Device 20.3.3 Controlling a Device 20.3.4 Creating a New Device/Editing a Device 21 Config...\Interfaces... - Editing the Interface 21.1 GSI Output 21.2 GeoCOM Mode 21.3 RCS Mode...
  • Page 6 25 STATUS 25.1 STATUS: Station Information 25.2 STATUS: Battery & Memory 25.3 STATUS: System Information 25.4 STATUS: Interfaces... 25.5 STATUS: Bluetooth 25.6 STATUS: Level & Laser Plummet 25.7 STATUS SmartStation... 25.7.1 Satellite Status 25.7.2 Real-Time Status 25.7.3 Current Position 25.7.4 Logging Status 25.7.5 SmartAntenna System Info...

  • Page 7: User Interface

    User Interface Keyboard Keys Description Hot keys F7-F12 • User definable keys to execute commands or access chosen screens. • Refer to "2 Configurable Keys" for further details. • Alphanumeric keys • To type letters and numbers. • Clears all entry at the beginning of user input. •...

  • Page 8: Screen

    Screen Screen a) Time b) Caption c) Title d) Screen area e) Message line Icons g) ESC h) CAPS SHIFT icon Quick coding icon k) Softkeys TPS12_081 Elements of the Element Description screen Time The current local time is shown. Shows location either in Main Menu, under PROG key or Caption USER key.

  • Page 9: Operating Principles

    Operating Principles Keyboard and The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with touch screen supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the only difference lies in the way information is selected and entered. Operation by keyboard Information is selected and entered using the keys.

  • Page 10: Icons

    Icons Description The screen icons display the current status information of the instrument. Allocation of icons TPS specific and common icons b c d g h i a) ATR/LOCK/PS b) Reflector c) EDM d) Compensator/face I&II e) RCS Bluetooth g) Line/area h) CompactFlash card/internal memory Battery SHIFT...
  • Page 11 The currently active reflector is displayed. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to MANAGE Reflectors. • Icon Description Leica Circ Prism. Leica 360 ° Prism. Leica Mini Prism. Leica Mini 0. Leica Mini 360 °. Leica HDS Target. Leica ReflTape.
  • Page 12 Icon Description EDM type: Reflector IR, possible modes are: • STD - Standard. • FAST - Fast. • TRK - Tracking. • AVG - Averaging. • SYNC - SynchroTrack Red laser is turned on. EDM type: Reflectorless RL, possible modes are: •...
  • Page 13 • RCS settings are displayed. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to CONFIGURE Interfaces. • Icon Description The RCS is turned o n. The RCS is turned on and is receiving messages. Bluetooth • The status of the Bluetooth port and any Bluetooth connection is displayed. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STATUS Bluetooth.
  • Page 14 Battery • The status and source of the battery is displayed. If an external battery is connected and an internal battery is inserted, then the internal battery is used. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STATUS Battery & Memory. •...
  • Page 15 GPS Position • Displays the status of the current position. status Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STATUS Position. • Icon Description No icon No position available Autonomous solution available. Code solution available. Phase fixed solution available. The ticks indicate that an ambi- guity check is being made.
  • Page 16 Real-time device • Displays the real-time device configured to be used and its status. Touch screen: Tapping the icon leads to STATUS Real-Time Input. • Real-time status • Real-time mode: Rover - An arrow pointing down indicates a rover configuration. The arrow flashes when real-time messages are received.

  • Page 17: Symbols

    Symbols Description The symbols provide information regarding settings. Filter Symbol Description Example The filter symbol is shown on the Points, Lines, Area or Map page if a point, line or area filter is active. Attributes Symbol Description Example The attribute symbol is displayed in MANAGE Codes to indicate codes that have attributes attached.
  • Page 18 User Interface TPS1200+...

  • Page 19: Configurable Keys

    Configurable Keys Hot Keys Description • Two levels of hot keys exist: • The first level are the keys F7, F8, ..., F12 • The second level is the combination of SHIFT and F7, F8, ..., F12 Functionality • Hot keys provide a shortcut for quickly and directly carrying out functions or starting application programs assigned to the keys.

  • Page 20: User Key

    USER Key Description The USER key opens the user defined menu. • Functionality • The user defined menu can be configured to contain the most used functions and/or the most used application programs. • Selecting an option in the user defined menu carries out the function or starts the application program assigned to the option.

  • Page 21: Quick Settings - Shift User

    Quick Settings - SHIFT USER Description This screen displays the possible settings to change to. All possible settings have two states and allow very quick setting changes. Highlight a field and press ENTER to change to the displayed setting or press the number next to the function. Access Press SHIFT USER.
  • Page 22 Field Option Description RCS Mode Turn ON To activate RCS mode and LOCK, <Use Interface: Yes> in CONFIGURE RCS Mode, <Automation: LOCK>. Turn OFF To deactive RCS mode, <Use Interface: No> in CONFIGURE RCS Mode. PS Window Turn ON To activate the PowerSearch window, <PS Window: On>.

  • Page 23: Instrument Setup

    Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Description This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet. It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point. Important features: • It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
  • Page 24 Step Description Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (4) by shifting the tribrach on the tripod plate (2). Repeat steps 6. and 7. until the required accuracy is achieved. Instrument Setup TPS1200+...

  • Page 25: Levelling Up With The Electronic Level

    Levelling Up with the Electronic Level Description The STATUS Level & Laser Plummet screen can be used to precisely level up the instrument with the electronic level using the foot screws of the tribrach. The longi- tudinal and transverse tilt of the instruments vertical axis is graphically and numeri- cally displayed.

  • Page 26: Smartstation Setup

    SmartStation Setup Setup step-by-step Step Description Refer to "4.1 Instrument Setup" for the initial instrument setup onto a tripod. Remove the instrument carry handle by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons. TPS12_194 Step Description A circular screw is located at one end of the clip-on-housing. Ensure that the circular screw is in the unlocked position.
  • Page 27 Step Description Place the SmartAntenna Adapter with attached clip-on-housing onto the instrument by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons. Ensure that the interface connection on the underside of the Smart- Antenna Adapter is on the same side as the Communication side cover. TPS12_209 Step Description...

  • Page 28: Instrument Setup For Remote Control

    Instrument Setup for Remote Control Setup step-by-step TPS12_196 Step Description Refer to "4.1 Instrument Setup" for the initial instrument setup onto a tripod. Remove the instrument carry handle by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons. Place the RadioHandle onto the instrument by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons.

  • Page 29: Setup, Measure And Record

    Setup, Measure and Record Description • The Setup application program is used to define the job settings and to set up and orient the instrument. The routine is accessible from each application program. • Independent of the chosen Setup application program method, the job settings can be defined in the Begin screen of any application program by moving the focus to <Job:>...
  • Page 30 Step Description DIST (F2) to measure a distance and to display the distance and the angles. The update of the vertical angle after DIST (F2) depends on the setting of <V-Angle:> in CONFIGURE Units & Formats, Angle page. For <V-Angle: Hold after Dist> the vertical angle remains fixed until •...

  • Page 31: Manage

    Manage... - Getting Started Accessing Step Description MANAGE XX Select Main Menu: Manage..step-by-step TPS1200+ Management Select an option in the menu. CONT (F1) to access MANAGE XX. MANAGE XX can be accessed directly from a choicelist in some screens, for example from the begin screen from an application program.
  • Page 32 CLOSE (F4) and OPEN (F4) To change between the options in the Open column for the highlighted line/area. The options are: Yes: The line/area is open. Measured points are assigned to the line/area. No: The line/area is closed. Meas- ured points are not assigned to the line/area.
  • Page 33 SHIFT DEFLT (F5) To recall the deleted default coordi- nate systems/configuration sets and to reset default configuration sets to the default settings. Available for MANAGE Coordinate Systems and MANAGE Configuration Sets. Next step IF an option THEN highlight the desired option. CONT (F1) closes the screen and is to be selected returns to the screen from where MANAGE XX was accessed.
  • Page 34 Manage... - Getting Started TPS1200+...

  • Page 35: Overview

    Manage...\Jobs Overview Description Jobs: • structure surveying projects. • contain all points, lines, areas and codes that are recorded and stored. • can be downloaded to LGO for post-processing or for data transfer to a further program. • can be uploaded from LGO, for example for stakeout operations. •...

  • Page 36: Creating A New Job/Editing A Job

    Creating a New Job/Editing a Job Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Jobs (Device). In MANAGE Jobs (Device) highlight a job. When creating a new job, the settings, including sort and filter settings, of this job are applied to the new job, the codelist must be selected.
  • Page 37 Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the Codelist page. MANAGE XX Job, Codelist page STORE (F1) To store the settings and to return to MANAGE Jobs (Device). IMPRT (F2) Available for editing a job. To add additional codes from a new codelist to the job.
  • Page 38 MANAGE Choosing a coordinate system attaches it to the job. All other fields on this screen XX Job are output fields. They depend on the transformation type of the selected coordinate Coord System system. page Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the Avge page. MANAGE In order to check measurements, the same point can be measured more than once.

  • Page 39: Overview

    Manage...\Data Overview Description • Data is a generic term for points, lines and areas. • Data management is the administration of data stored in the active job, including • viewing data with their related information. • editing data. • creating new data. •...

  • Page 40: Point Management

    Point Management 8.2.1 Creating a New Point/Editing a Point Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Data: Job Name, Points page MANAGE Data: Job Name, Points page If a point is to be edited, then highlight the point. NEW (F2)/EDIT (F3) to access MANAGE New Point/MANAGE Edit Point: Point ID.
  • Page 41 Description of fields Field Option Description <Point ID:> User input The name of the new point. The config- ured point ID template is used. The ID can be changed. • To start a new sequence of point ID’s overtype the point ID. •...
  • Page 42 MANAGE The setting for <Thematc Codes:> in CONFIGURE Coding Settings determines XX Point, the availability of the subsequent fields and softkeys. For <Thematc Codes: Code page Without Codelist> none of the keys is available except for STORE (F1). STORE (F1) To store the point and all associated information and to return to MANAGE Data: Job Name, Points...
  • Page 43 Next step THEN STORE (F1) stores the point and all associated information creating a point and returns to MANAGE Data: Job Name, Points page. PAGE (F6) changes to the Annots page, if available. editing a point • PAGE (F6) changes to the Mean page, if available. Refer •...

  • Page 44: Mean Page

    8.2.2 Mean Page Description • Various measured coordinate triplets for one point can be recorded using the same point ID. If the averaging mode is activated, an average is calculated. • It is checked if the deviations of each single point are within the configured limits. After averaging, the Mean page becomes available in MANAGE Edit Point: •...
  • Page 45 MANAGE All measured coordinate triplets recorded using the same point ID are shown. Edit Point: Point ID, STORE (F1) Mean page To store the changes and to return to the screen from where this screen was accessed. USE (F2) To include or exclude the highlighted coordinate triplet in or from the calcu- lation of the average.
  • Page 46 Column Description The height distance from the measured coordinate triplet to the average. Available for measured coordinate triplets with Auto or Yes in the Use column if <Averaging Mode: Average>. Indicates an exceeding of the limits. Next step IF a measured THEN coordinate triplet is not to be viewed STORE (F1) stores the changes and returns to MANAGE...

  • Page 47: Line/Area Management

    Line/Area Management 8.3.1 Overview Description A line/area consists of points and can be created/edited in MANAGE Data: Job • Name. The individual points are measured within any application program. These can be all points, except auxillary points. Points can be simultaneously assigned to one or more lines and/or areas.

  • Page 48: Creating A New Line/Area/Editing A Line/Area

    8.3.2 Creating a New Line/Area/Editing a Line/Area Creating/editing lines/areas and the functionality of all screens and fields are similar for lines/areas. For simplicity, only the creation/editing of a line is explained in this chapter. Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Data: Job Name.
  • Page 49 Field Option Description <Line Style:> Available on MANAGE New Line. This is Choicelist the line style in which lines/areas are represented in MapView and LGO. For <Line Code: <None>> on the Code page a line style can be selected from a choicelist.
  • Page 50 MANAGE All points belonging to the line are listed. The point that was added last to the line is Edit Line: Line ID, at the top of the list. Points page ADD (F2) To add an existing point from the active job to the line.

  • Page 51: Point Sorting And Filters

    Point Sorting and Filters 8.4.1 Sorting and Filters for Points, Lines and Areas Description The sort settings define the order of the objects in the active job. The filter settings define the objects to be viewed. An active filter for an object is indicated in MANAGE Data: Job Name by located on the right hand side of the page name.
  • Page 52 Field Option Description <Filter:> Always available. The method the points are filtered by. No Filter Shows all points. Highest Class Shows points of highest class. Range of Pt ID's Shows points with point ID’s between the entered start and end ID. The points are left aligned and sorted by the first digit.

  • Page 53: Point, Line And Area Code Filter

    8.4.2 Point, Line and Area Code Filter For each object, a code filter exists. The point, line and area code filters are inde- pendent from each other. The functionality is identical. For simplicity, the point code filter is explained. Access Step Description step-by-step...
  • Page 54 Manage...\Data TPS1200+...

  • Page 55: Manage...\Codelists

    Manage...\Codelists Creating a New Codelist/Editing a Codelist It is recommended to create a codelist in LGO. A codelist can be transferred from LGO to the System RAM of the instrument using the CompactFlash card. Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Codelists. NEW (F2)/EDIT (F3) to access MANAGE New Codelist/MANAGE Edit Codelist.

  • Page 56: Creating A New Code/Editing A Code

    Creating a New Code/Editing a Code Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Codelists. In MANAGE Codelists highlight the codelist of which codes are to be managed. EDIT (F3) to access MANAGE Edit Codelist. CODES (F4) to access MANAGE Codes.
  • Page 57 NEW-A (F2) To add a new input field for an attribute of attribute type normal and of value type text. Attributes of attribute type mandatory or fixed and of value type real or integer must be created in LGO. Up to twenty attributes can be created.
  • Page 58 Field Option Description Begin Line When a point code is newly selected, a new line is opened and the point being stored is added to the line. When the same point code remains selected, a new line is not opened. The point being stored is simply added to the current line.

  • Page 59: Linework

    Linework 10.1 Performing Linework The Survey application program is used here to explain Linework. Requirements • A display mask with a choicelist for Linework must be configured. The flags for Linework must be defined in CONFIGURE Coding & Linework • Settings, Linework page.
  • Page 60 Field Option Description • To start a new sequence of point ID’s type over the point ID. • For an individual point ID inde- pendent of the ID template SHIFT INDIV (F5). SHIFT RUN (F5) changes back to the next ID from the configured ID template.
  • Page 61 Field Option Description Begin Area Opens a new area when the next point is stored. Any line/area which is currently open is closed and the last point belonging to that line/area is given the End Line/Close Area linework flag. The point may or may not be stored with a point code.

  • Page 62: Combining Linework And Coding

    10.2 Combining Linework and Coding Description Combining Linework and coding can only be configured if thematical point codes or if thematical point, line and area codes are available for selection. Thematical coding can be done with or without codelists. Requirements •...
  • Page 63 DIST (F2) To measure and display distances. Available unless <EDM Mode: Tracking> and/or <Log Auto Pts: Yes>, after the tracking or logging is started. REC (F3) To record data. If <EDM Mode: Tracking> and/or <Log Auto Pts: Yes>, records measured point and continues tracking.
  • Page 64 Step Field Description for thematical coding With codelist Without codelist <Code The type of the selected Select the type of the Type:> code. This field is an output entered code. field. It can not be changed. <Linework:> Select an option for the Linework flag to be stored with the point.

  • Page 65: Manage

    Manage...\Coordinate Systems 11.1 Overview Description A coordinate system: • consists of up to five elements. • allows the conversion from WGS 1984 geodetic or cartesian coordinates to local cartesian, geodetic or grid coordinates and back. Elements of The five elements which define a coordinate system are: coordinate system •...

  • Page 66: Creating A New Coordinate System/Editing A Coordinate System

    11.2 Creating a New Coordinate System/Editing a Coordinate System Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Coordinate Systems. In MANAGE Coordinate Systems highlight a coordinate system. When creating a new coordinate system, a copy of this coordinate system is taken for further configurations.
  • Page 67 Field Option Description <Projection:> Choicelist The map projection. <Geoid Model:> Choicelist The geoid model. <CSCS Model:> Choicelist The Country Specific Coordinate System model. Next step STORE (F1) stores the coordinate system and returns to MANAGE Coordinate Systems. Manage...\Coordinate Systems TPS1200+...

  • Page 68: Transformations/Ellipsoids/Projections

    11.3 Transformations/Ellipsoids/Projections Ellipsoid/Projection 11.3.1 Accessing Transformation/ Management Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Coordinate Systems. In MANAGE Coordinate Systems highlight a coordinate system to be edited. EDIT (F3) to access MANAGE Edit Coordinate System. In MANAGE Edit Coordinate System highlight <Transform:>, <Ellip- soid:>...

  • Page 69: Creating/Editing A Transformation/Ellipsoid/Projection

    11.3.2 Creating/Editing a Transformation/Ellipsoid/Projection Creating/editing an ellipsoid/projection is very similar to creating/editing a transfor- mation which is explained below. The main difference is that MANAGE XX Ellipsoid and MANAGE XX Projection do not use pages and all the information is input on one screen.
  • Page 70 Field Option Description <Transf Model:> Choicelist The transformation model to be used. For <Transf Model: Molodensky-Bad>, additional input fields are available. Next step STORE (F1) stores the transformation and returns to MANAGE Transformations. Manage...\Coordinate Systems TPS1200+...

  • Page 71: Geoid/Cscs Models

    11.4 Geoid/CSCS Models The creation of CSCS models on the instrument and the functionality of all screens and fields is similar to those of geoid models. For simplicity, geoid models are used as an example in this chapter. Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage...
  • Page 72 Manage...\Coordinate Systems TPS1200+...

  • Page 73: Manage

    Manage...\Configuration Sets 12.1 Overview Description The instrument has numerous user configurable parameters and functions. This allows a variety of preferences to be addressed. The configuration of the parameters and functions for an individual measuring technique are combined in a configuration set.

  • Page 74: Creating A New Configuration Set

    12.2 Creating a New Configuration Set Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Configura- tion Sets. In MANAGE Configuration Sets highlight a configuration set. A copy of this configuration set is taken for further configurations. NEW (F2) to access MANAGE New Configuration Set.

  • Page 75: Editing A Configuration Set

    12.3 Editing a Configuration Set Access Step Description step-by-step using Refer to "6 Manage... - Getting Started" to access MANAGE Configura- configuration set tion Sets. wizard In MANAGE Configuration Sets highlight a configuration set to be edited. EDIT (F3) to access CONFIGURE Wizard Mode. This starts the sequen- tial configuration set wizard.
  • Page 76 Manage...\Configuration Sets TPS1200+...

  • Page 77: Overview

    Manage...\Reflectors 13.1 Overview Description • Each reflector type has an additive constant. • Leica Geosystems reflectors are predefined as default and can be selected. • Additional reflectors can be defined. Manage...\Reflectors TPS1200+...

  • Page 78: Creating A New Reflector/Editing A Reflector

    Undefined <Add. Constant:> User input The additive constant is always in [mm]. An additive constant of 0.0 mm has been defined for the Leica Geosystems standard reflec- tors GPR1, GPR111, etc. All entered or selected additive constant values are differences to this 0.0 mm based Leica...

  • Page 79: Convert

    Convert...\Export Data from Job 14.1 Overview Description • This screen lists all the exporters loaded. • Data can be exported • to a file on the CompactFlash card. • to a file on the internal memory if fitted. • via RS232 to an external device. Export format The format file must be composed individually as format file using LGO.

  • Page 80: Exporting Ascii Data

    14.2 Exporting ASCII Data Description The settings on this screen define the data that is converted and exported and what format is used. Data is exported from the selected job. Currently active view, filter and sort settings are applied. The points that are exported are those that are visible in MANAGE Data: Job Name.
  • Page 81 Field Option Description <Job:> Choicelist If points from a job on the internal memory are to be exported, open this choicelist. When in this choicelist press CFCRD (F6) or INTL (F6) to select a job from a different memory device. <Coord System:>...

  • Page 82: Exporting Dxf Data

    14.3 Exporting DXF Data General Data can be exported to a DXF file in the \DATA directory of the CompactFlash card or the internal memory, if fitted. Access Select Main Menu: Convert...\Export Data from Job\DXF Export. DXF Export Export DXF from CONT (F1) To export the data.

  • Page 83: Exporting Landxml Data

    14.4 Exporting LandXML Data General Data can be exported to a LandXML file in the \DATA directory of the CompactFlash card or the internal memory, if fitted. Access Select Main Menu: Convert...\Export Data from Job\Export LandXML. EXPORT Export LandXML from Job CONT (F1) To export the data.
  • Page 84 Convert...\Export Data from Job TPS1200+...

  • Page 85: Convert

    Convert...\Import Data to Job 15.1 Overview Description • This screen lists all the importers loaded. The data to import must either be stored on the CompactFlash card or in the internal memory, if fitted. • Data can be imported to a job: •...

  • Page 86: Importing Ascii/Gsi Data

    15.2 Importing ASCII/GSI Data Requirements • For ASCII files: • At least one ASCII file with any file extension is stored in the \DATA directory of the CompactFlash card. • For GSI files: • At least one ASCII file in GSI format with the file extension *.gsi is stored in the \GSI directory of the CompactFlash card.
  • Page 87 Field Option Description <To Job:> Choicelist Choosing a job as destination for import makes this job the active job. <Header:> None and Available for <Import: ASCII Data>. This from 1 to 10 option allows up to ten header lines which may exist in an ASCII file to be skipped.

  • Page 88: Importing Dxf Data

    15.3 Importing DXF Data Requirements • At least one DXF file with the file extension *.dxf has to be stored in the \DATA directory of the CompactFlash card. Access Refer to "15.1 Overview" to access Import DXF Data to Job. DXF IMPORT CONT (F1) Import DXF Data to...

  • Page 89: Convert

    Convert...\Copy Points Between Jobs Description This chapter explains the process of copying points from one job to another. Access Select Main Menu: Convert...\Copy Points Between Jobs. COPY CONT (F1) Copy Points To copy a selection of points. Between Jobs FILT (F4) To define the point sort and/or point filter settings of points from the job <From Job:>.
  • Page 90 Convert...\Copy Points Between Jobs TPS1200+...

  • Page 91: Config

    Config...\Survey Settings... 17.1 ID Templates 17.1.1 Overview Description ID templates are predefined templates for point, line or area numbers. ID templates save having to type in the ID for each object. They are useful when many points are collected quickly. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Survey Settings...\ID Templates.

  • Page 92: Creating A New Id Template/Editing An Id Template

    17.1.2 Creating a New ID Template/Editing an ID Template Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "17.1.1 Overview" to access CONFIGURE ID Templates. In CONFIGURE ID Templates highlight any field. ENTER to access CONFIGURE ID Template Library. Highlight an ID template. A copy of this ID template is taken for further configurations.

  • Page 93: Display Settings

    17.2 Display Settings Description Display settings define the parameters shown on a page on the SURVEY screen. Four display masks are definable. Always shown on the SURVEY screen. Mask 1: Can be shown or hidden on the SURVEY screen. Mask 2: Can be shown or hidden on the SURVEY screen.
  • Page 94 Description of fields Field Option Description <Name:> User input Name of display mask. <Visible:> Yes or No Shows or hides the display mask as a page in SURVEY. <Fixed Lines:> From 0 to 5 Defines how many lines do not scroll in the survey screen when that display mask is used.

  • Page 95: Coding & Linework Settings

    17.3 Coding & Linework Settings Description The settings on this screen define the method of coding. For information on config- uring and using SmartCodes refer to TPS1200+ Technical Reference Manual. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Survey Settings...\Coding & Linework Settings. CONFIGURE Description of fields Coding &...
  • Page 96 Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the Linework page. CONFIGURE The flags for Linework are defined on this screen. Coding & The flags defined on this screen are linked to the options available for <Linework:> Linework, in a display mask of an application program. The selection for <Linework:> in a Linework page display mask determines the flag stored with a point.

  • Page 97: Offsets

    17.4 Offsets Description Offsets can be configured and entered. The offset values are applied to measured points. The Offset function allows offset points to be determined, for instance when the reflector cannot be set up directly on a point. Transverse, longitudinal and/or elevation offsets can be defined from the reflector position to the offset point.
  • Page 98 Field Option Description <Offset Cross:> User input Sets cross offset of target point, perpen- dicular to the line of sight. <Offset Length:> User input Sets length offset of target point, in the direction of the line of sight. <Offset Height:> User input Sets height offset of target point.

  • Page 99: Config

    Config...\Instrument Settings... 18.1 EDM & ATR Settings Description The settings on this screen define the active EDM Electronic Distance Measurement and ATR Automatic Target Recognition settings. Descriptions apply in general to TPS1200+ instruments. Available options depend on the purchased model, for example with or without ATR. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Instrument Settings...\EDM &...
  • Page 100 Description of fields Field Option Description <EDM Type:> Reflector (IR) • All fields are set to the last used options. • The IR EDM exists for all instrument types and allows to measure the distance to a prism or a tape. IR is the EDM that can be used with ATR and LOCK.
  • Page 101 Field Option Description • This is the measurement mode for the interpolation of angle measurements in IR LOCK Tracking mode. In differ- ence to normal IR LOCK Tracking mode, where angle measurements are only assigned to certain distance measurements, SynchroTrack will perform a linear interpolation between the previous and following angle measurement, based upon the...
  • Page 102 Field Option Description • This mode is automatically deacti- vated when the instrument is turned off. • This mode has a considerable influ- ence on the range (restriction to 100- 150 m). Low Vis Always • Low Visability Mode is permanently turned on.

  • Page 103: Search Windows

    18.2 Search Windows Description The settings on this screen define the size of search windows for prisms to be searched in. The prisms can be searched with ATR in the ATR window or with PowerSearch in the PS window. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Instrument Settings...\Search Windows.
  • Page 104 CONFIGURE Search Windows, ATR Window page CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. DEFLT (F5) To recall the default ATR window settings. PAGE (F6) To change to other page on screen. Description of fields Field Option Description <Hz Search:>...

  • Page 105: Automatic Prism Search

    18.3 Automatic Prism Search Description The settings on this screen define the behaviour of automatic prism search after the target is lost in lock mode. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Instrument Settings...\Automatic Prism Search. CONFIGURE Automatic Prism Search CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to TPS1200+ Main Menu.

  • Page 106: Tps Corrections

    18.4 TPS Corrections Description The settings on this screen define the atmospheric ppm, the geometric ppm and the refraction. The geometric ppm can also be determined by a resection calculation. For standard application programs the distance is corrected on account of atmos- pheric influences.
  • Page 107 Description of fields Field Option Description <Calc Scale:> Choicelist To manually or automatically calculate the geometric ppm value. Manually The geometric ppm value is manually calculated. Automatically The geometric ppm value is automatically calculated. <Scale at C.M.:> User input Sets scale at central meridian. Available when <Calc Scale: Manually>.
  • Page 108 Next step CONT (F1) returns to the screen from where CONFIGURE TPS Corrections was accessed. Config...\Instrument Settings... TPS1200+...

  • Page 109: Compensator

    18.5 Compensator Description The compensator and the Hz correction can be deactivated if raw data is to be displayed and recorded. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Instrument Settings...\Compensator. CONFIGURE Compensator CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. Next step CONT (F1) returns to TPS1200+ Main Menu.

  • Page 110: Instrument Id

    18.6 Instrument ID Description The settings on this screen define the instrument identification number. This number is used for the generation of the file names. Using format files, the instrument ID can be output together with data from the instrument. By doing so, it can be identified which instrument was used for certain measurements.

  • Page 111: Telescope Accessories

    18.7 Telescope Accessories Description The settings on this screen offer the possibility to limit the motorization to a certain part of the horizontal and/or vertical circle as used telescope and lens accessories may obstruct a full rotation of the telescope. General positioning functions are then restricted to these boundaries.
  • Page 112 Description of fields Field Option Description <V Begin:> Output/User input Vertical extent of the window in which the <V End:> instrument is allowed to turn the tele- scope. The value of the current limit refers to the vertical reading of the present line of sight direction.

  • Page 113: Config

    Config...\General Settings... 19.1 Wizard Mode Description The settings on this screen define the behaviour of the configuration set wizard. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\General Settings...\Wizard Mode. CONFIGURE Wizard Mode CONT (F1) To accept changes and to return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. LIST (F6) Lists all screens within a configura- tion set.

  • Page 114: Hot Keys & User Menu

    19.2 Hot Keys & User Menu Description • The settings on this screen assign a particular function, screen or application program to each of the first and second level of hot keys and to the USER key. • Refer to "2 Configurable Keys" for further details. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\General Settings...\Hot Keys &...
  • Page 115 Field Option Description <F11:> Output The lights, display, beeps and text settings can be edited. <F12:> Output The electronic level is displayed. Configuring User Menu CONT (F1) To accept changes and to return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. DEFLT (F5) To recall the default settings. Description of fields Field Option...

  • Page 116: Units & Formats

    19.3 Units & Formats Description The settings on this screen define: • the units for all types of measurement data displayed. • information related to some types of measurement data. • the order in which coordinates are displayed. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\General Settings...\Units & Formats. CONFIGURE Description of fields Units &...
  • Page 117 Field Option Description <Area Unit:> The units shown for all area related fields. Int Acres (Ai), US Acres (A), Hectares (ha), or ft <Volume Units:> , fi , ft or yd The units shown for volume related fields. <Temp Unit:> Celsius (°C) or The units shown for all temperature Fahrenheit (°F)
  • Page 118 Field Option Description <Date Format:> Day.Month.Year, How the date is shown in all date related Month/Day/Year fields. Year/Month/Day <Date:> User input Date, displayed with format dd:mm:yy Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the Format page. CONFIGURE Description of fields Units & Formats, Field Option Description...

  • Page 119: Language

    19.4 Language Description The setting on this screen defines the language used on the instrument. Three languages can be stored on the instrument at one time - English and two others. English cannot be deleted. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\General Settings...\Language. CONFIGURE Description of columns Languages on...

  • Page 120: Lights, Display, Beeps, Text

    19.5 Lights, Display, Beeps, Text Description The settings on this screen allow the screen appearance to be configured, turn the notification beeps on and off and define the behaviour of the keys. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\General Settings..\Lights, Display, Beeps, Text Press SHIFT F11.
  • Page 121 Loud signals for the RX1200 controller. <Key Beeps:> Off, Soft or Controls the beep upon key presses for Loud the TPS1200+instrument. <Key Beeps RCS:> Off, Soft or Controls the beep upon key presses for Loud the RX1200 controller. <Hz-Sectr Beep:>...

  • Page 122: Start Up & Power Down

    19.6 Start Up & Power Down Description • The settings on this screen: • define the behaviour of the instrument for a general start up. • define the behaviour of the instrument when starting up after a power loss. • define a PIN code which needs to be typed in on starting up the instrument. A PIN is a Personal Identification Number.
  • Page 123 CONFIGURE Whenever this screen is accessed the appearance of the screen varies, depending Start Up & Power on the setting for <Use PIN:> Down <Use PIN: No> <Use PIN: Yes> PIN Code page Description of fields Field Option Description Use PIN Yes or No Activates the PIN code protection.
  • Page 124 Config...\General Settings... TPS1200+...

  • Page 125: Interfaces, Ports, Devices

    Interfaces, Ports, Devices 20.1 Interfaces 20.1.1 Overview of Interfaces Description • The instrument has various interfaces configured to to be used with a port and a device. The configuration varies depending on the individual application. • Additional interfaces are always available when the instrument is fitted with Communication side cover.

  • Page 126: Configuring An Interface

    20.1.2 Configuring an Interface Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces..CONFIGURE Interfaces CONT (F1) To return to the screen from where this screen was accessed. EDIT (F3) To configure the parameters related to the highlighted interface. CTRL (F4) Available for certain devices connected to certain interfaces.

  • Page 127: Ports

    20.2 Ports Description • The instrument is always fitted with the port located at the instrument base (port 1). Additional ports are available when Communication side cover is fitted (port 2 and port 3). • The list of available devices always depends on the selected port. Available ports Type TPS1200+ without...

  • Page 128: Devices

    20.3 Devices 20.3.1 Overview of Devices Description • A device is the hardware which is connected to the chosen port. Devices are used to transmit and receive measurement data in TPS mode and GPS real-time data in GPS mode. Devices are also used by TPS1200+ to communicate with the RX1200 controller.

  • Page 129: Configuring A Device

    20.3.2 Configuring a Device Description Allows devices to be created, edited, selected and deleted. Access Step Description step-by-step Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces... to access CONFIGURE Interfaces. Highlight the appropriate interface based on the type of device that needs to be configured. For example, highlight RCS Mode when a radio is to be configured.

  • Page 130: Controlling A Device

    20.3.3 Controlling a Device Description Allows additional device parameters to be configured. Access Step Description step-by-step Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces... to access CONFIGURE Interfaces. Highlight the appropriate interface based on the type of device that needs to be configured. For example, highlight RCS Mode when a radio is to be configured.

  • Page 131: Creating A New Device/Editing A Device

    20.3.4 Creating a New Device/Editing a Device Access Step Description step-by-step Refer to "20.3.2 Configuring a Device" to access CONFIGURE Devices. Highlight a device of the same type as the device to be created, from the list. NEW (F2)/EDIT (F3) to access CONFIGURE New Device/CONFIGURE Edit Device.
  • Page 132 Next step IF the device is a THEN STORE (F1) to close the screen and to return to radio or device other than the screen from where CONFIGURE XX Device digital cellular phone or modem was accessed. digital cellular phone or modem ATCMD (F4). Refer to paragraph "CONFIGURE GSM/Modem AT Command Lines".

  • Page 133: Config

    Config...\Interfaces... - Editing the Interface 21.1 GSI Output Description Data is stored directly to the RS232 and to the active job. GSI data is stored if <Use Interface: Yes> and either ALL (F1) or REC (F3) is pressed. The format depends on the selected option in <GSI Format:>.

  • Page 134: Geocom Mode

    21.2 GeoCOM Mode Description The GeoCOM Mode permits communication of the TPS1200+ with a 3 party device. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces..Highlight GeoCOM Mode. EDIT (F3). CONFIGURE Description of fields GeoCOM Mode Field Option Description <Use Interface:> Yes or No Activates the interface.

  • Page 135: Rcs Mode

    21.3 RCS Mode Description RCS stands for Remote Control Surveying. This enables the instrument to be remotely controlled by an RX1200. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces..Highlight RCS Mode. EDIT (F3). CONFIGURE Description of fields RCS Mode Field Option Description <Use Interface:>...

  • Page 136: Export Job

    21.4 Export Job Description • The Export Job interface allows data from a job to be exported from the instru- ment to an external device. • The settings on this screen define the port and the device to which the data should be exported.

  • Page 137: Gps Rtk

    21.5 GPS RTK Description • The settings on this screen allow real-time related parameters to be configured. This includes defining if SmartStation should work as a rover and the real-time messages to be used. • Refer to "23.1 Real-Time Mode" for detailed information. Config...\Interfaces...

  • Page 138: Internet

    21.6 Internet Description The Internet interface: • allows accessing the Internet using SmartStation and a GMS/Modem device. • can be used together with the GPS RTK interface to receive real-time data from a NTRIPCaster via Internet communication. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces..Highlight Internet. EDIT (F3). CONFIGURE Description of fields Internet Interface...

  • Page 139: Config

    Config...\Interfaces... - Controlling the Device 22.1 Digital Cellular Phones Description For digital cellular phones, information such as: • the reference stations that can be contacted • the phone numbers of the reference stations and • the type of protocol to be used can be defined.
  • Page 140 Yes or No SmartStation detects automatically if the attached device is bluetooth capable. Some devices ask for the identification number of the Bluetooth. The identification number of Leica’s Bluetooth is 0000. <ID Address:> Available for <Bluetooth: Yes>. The ID address User input of the Bluetooth device to be used.
  • Page 141 Next step IF the digital THEN cellular phone is CONT (F1) to accept the change and to continue with the not of type CDMA or does not need to subsequent screen. be registered SHIFT REG (F3) to access CONFIGURE CDMA Registra- of type CDMA and tion.

  • Page 142: Modems

    22.2 Modems Description For modems, information such as: • the reference stations that can be contacted and • the phone numbers of the reference stations can be controlled. Configure modem The following table explains the most common settings. Refer to the stated chapter connection for more information on screens.

  • Page 143: Radios For Gps Real-Time

    22.3 Radios for GPS Real-Time Description For radios the channels on which the radio broadcasts can be changed. Changing channels changes the frequency at which the radio operates. Access Refer to "20.3.3 Controlling a Device" to access CONFIGURE Radio Channel. CONFIGURE Radio Channel CONT (F1)

  • Page 144: Radios For Remote Control

    22.4 Radios for Remote Control Description For radios the channels on which the radio broadcasts can be changed. Changing channels changes the frequency at which the radio operates. This may be necessary to enable multiple pairs of radios to work simultaneously in the same area without interferring with each other.

  • Page 145: Rs232

    <Bluetooth:> SmartStation detects automatically if the attached device is bluetooth capable. Some devices ask for the identification number of the Bluetooth. The identification number of Leica’s Bluetooth is 0000. <ID Address:> Available for <Bluetooth: Yes>. The ID address of the Bluetooth device to be used.

  • Page 146: Gprs / Internet Devices

    22.6 GPRS / Internet Devices Description GPRS / Internet devices can be used to access the Internet from TPS1200+ with Communication side cover. Access Refer to "20.3.3 Controlling a Device" to access CONFIGURE GPRS/Internet Connection. CONFIGURE CONT (F1) GPRS/Internet To accept the changes and to Connection continue with the subsequent screen.

  • Page 147: Internet

    22.7 Internet The Internet connection is available for SmartStation. Description The Internet connection allows SmartStation to be connected to the Internet to receive real-time data. A GPRS / Internet device must be attached. Requirements <Internet: Yes> in CONFIGURE Internet Interface. •...
  • Page 148 Step Description CONT (F1) returns to the screen from where CONFIGURE Set NET Port was accessed. Config...\Interfaces... - Controlling TPS1200+ the Device...

  • Page 149: Creating A New Station To Dial/Editing A Station To Dial

    22.8 Creating a New Station to Dial/Editing a Station to Dial Description CONFIGURE Stations to Dial allows new stations to be created, provides a list of reference stations that can be dialed and allows existing stations to be edited. For digital cellular phones of any technology and for modems, the phone numbers of the device at the reference station must be known.
  • Page 150 Field Option Description <Number:> User input The number of the reference station to dial. If the survey is to be undertaken across country borders it is necessary to input the phone number using standard international dialing codes. For example, +41123456789. Otherwise it can be input as a standard digital cellular phone number.

  • Page 151: Creating A New Server To Connect/Editing A Server To Connect

    22.9 Creating a New Server to Connect/Editing a Server to Connect Description CONFIGURE Server to Connect allows new servers to be created, provides a list of servers to be connect in the internet and allows existing servers to be edited. For servers to be accessed in the Internet the IP address and the TCP/IP port must be known.
  • Page 152 Next step Step Description STORE (F1) stores the changes and returns to CONFIGURE Server to Connect. CONT (F1) returns to the screen from where CONFIGURE Server to Connect was accessed. Config...\Interfaces... - Controlling TPS1200+ the Device...

  • Page 153: Config

    Config...\SmartStation... 23.1 Real-Time Mode Description The settings on this screen allow GPS real-time related parameters to be configured. This includes defining whether SmartStation should operate as a rover (static, as on a tripod) and the type of GPS real-time messages to be used. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\SmartStation...\Real-Time Mode.
  • Page 154 The GPS real-time data formats Leica, CMR and CMR+ contain this information. This is mainly important when a System300 receiver is used as reference.
  • Page 155 Defines the type of reference network to be used. <Send User ID:> Yes or No Activates the sending of a Leica proprie- tary NMEA message defining the user. <User ID 1:> and Available for <Send User ID: Yes>. User input <User ID 2:>...
  • Page 156 CONFIGURE Additional Rover Options, CONT (F1) NTRIP page To accept changes and return to the screen from where this screen was accessed. SRCE (F5) To download the NTRIP source table if <Mountpnt:> is unknown. To do this, the GPRS Internet interface must already be configured.

  • Page 157: Point Occupation Settings

    23.2 Point Occupation Settings Description The settings on this screen define the way in which points are occupied and recorded. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\SmartStation...\Point Occupation Settings. CONFIGURE Point Occupation Settings CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to the screen from where this screen was accessed.
  • Page 158 Field Option Description Time, Available for <R-Time Mode: None>. Observations or No. of Satellites <% Indicator:> Available for <Auto STOP: No>. This is an indicator when to stop the point occupation. Parameters for the selected method are defined with PARAM (F3). None or Available for <R-Time Mode: Rover>.
  • Page 159 CONFIGURE Real-Time Stop Criteria CONT (F1) To accept changes and to return to CONFIGURE Point Occupation Settings Description of fields The parameters shown on this screen depend on the setting for <STOP Criteria:> in CONFIGURE Point Occupation Settings. Field Option Description <Pos Quality <:>...

  • Page 160: Satellite Settings

    23.3 Satellite Settings Description The settings on this screen define which satellite system (available for SmartStation wih ATX1230 GG), satellites and satellite signals will be used by the receiver. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\SmartStation...\Satellite Settings. CONFIGURE Satellite Settings CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to TPS1200+ Main Menu.
  • Page 161 Next step CONT (F1) returns to TPS1200+ Main Menu. Config...\SmartStation... TPS1200+...

  • Page 162: Local Time Zone

    23.4 Local Time Zone Description The settings on this screen help SmartStation to quickly locate and track satellites. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\SmartStation...\Local Time Zone. CONFIGURE Local Time Zone CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. Description of fields Field Option...

  • Page 163: Quality Control Settings

    23.5 Quality Control Settings Description The settings on this screen define the limits for coordinate quality and DOP values accepted for point occupations. Access Select Main Menu: Config...\SmartStation...\Quality Control Settings. CONFIGURE Quality Control Settings CONT (F1) To accept changes and return to the screen from where this screen was accessed.

  • Page 164: Logging Of Raw Obs

    23.6 Logging of Raw Obs Description • With SmartStation it is possible to add the ability to log raw GPS data, which is then post-processed at the office. • The settings on this screen define the logging of raw observations. •...

  • Page 165: Tools

    Tools... 24.1 Format Memory Device Description Allows the CompactFlash card, the internal memory, if fitted, and the System RAM to be formatted. All data will be erased. Access Select Main Menu: Tools...\Format Memory Device. Way of working Step Description step-by-step Select the memory device to be formatted.

  • Page 166: Transfer Objects

    24.2 Transfer Objects... Description This chapter describes the basic procedure for transferring objects between the CompactFlash card, the System RAM and the internal memory, if fitted. Access Select Main Menu: Tools...\Transfer Objects...\XX. Way of working Step Description step-by-step The available fields on the screen depend on the option selected in Main Menu: Tools...\Transfer Objects..

  • Page 167: Upload System Files

    24.3 Upload System Files... Description • Instrument firmware, system languages and application programs can be loaded onto the instrument either: • directly from the CompactFlash card inserted into the instrument, or • with LGO by using a serial cable connected to port 1 on the instrument. •...
  • Page 168 Step Description Insert the CompactFlash card into the instrument and turn on the instru- ment. When the internal battery is used, ensure that the battery is fully charged. Main Menu: Tools...\Upload System Files...\XX. Select the necessary file to upload (firmware, language or application). CONT (F1) uploads the selected system file.

  • Page 169: Calculator And File Viewer

    24.4 Calculator and File Viewer Refer to TPS1200+ Technical Reference Manual for information on these functions. Tools... TPS1200+...

  • Page 170: Licence Keys

    24.5 Licence Keys Description A licence key can be used to activate application programs and protected options and can be used to define the expiry date of the software maintenance. A licence key file can be uploaded to the instrument. To upload a licence key file the file should be located on the \SYSTEM directory of the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 171: Field To Office

    System files System.ram SYSTEM Custom ASCII file *.cst DATA (LEICA Geo Office Export) Comma seperated variables, *.csv DATA text file format (ASCII) Internet interface should be configured and connected prior using this function. Refer to "22.6 GPRS / Internet Devices".
  • Page 172 Step Description Type in a port. Any number between 0 and 65535 is valid. Type in the user ID. If no value is typed in, then the instrument logs into the FTP server anonymously. Type in the password. CONEC (F1) TOOLS Field to Office, Field page Once the connection to the FTP server is established, this screen is displayed.

  • Page 173: Status

    STATUS 25.1 STATUS: Station Information Access step-by- Step Description step Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select Station Information. STATUS Station Information CONT (F1) To exit STATUS Station Informa- tion. COORD (F2) To change between the different coordinate types.

  • Page 174: Status: Battery & Memory

    25.2 STATUS: Battery & Memory Access Step Description step-by-step Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select Battery & Memory. STATUS Description of fields Battery & Memory, Field Description Battery page Any field The percentage of remaining power capacity for all batteries are displayed numerically.

  • Page 175: Status: System Information

    25.3 STATUS: System Information Access Step Description step-by-step Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select System Information. STATUS Shows the type of instrument, the serial number, the currently active system System language and displays available instrument hardware options such as ATR or Information, PowerSearch.
  • Page 176 Field Description <Build User Iface:> Build version of the onboard software. <Build Processb.:> Build version of the processor board. <Telescope Fw:> Firmware version of the telescope. <Boot:> Firmware version of the boot software. <API:> Firmware version for the application program interface. <EF Interface:>...

  • Page 177: Status: Interfaces

    25.4 STATUS: Interfaces... Description The STATUS Interfaces screen gives an overview of all interfaces with the currently assigned port and the device. This screen shows information about incoming data from the following inter- faces/devices: • Real-Time Input • ASCII Input •...

  • Page 178: Status: Bluetooth

    25.5 STATUS: Bluetooth STATUS The way information is displayed indicates the configuration status of the Bluetooth Bluetooth port and the connection status of the device. Information displayed Bluetooth port Device configured connected in black in grey as ----- STATUS TPS1200+...

  • Page 179: Status: Level & Laser Plummet

    25.6 STATUS: Level & Laser Plummet Description The electronic level is shown and can be centred. Access Step Description step-by-step Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select Level & Laser Plummet. The level moves linear with the inclination values <Tilt L:>...

  • Page 180: Status Smartstation

    25.7 STATUS SmartStation... 25.7.1 Satellite Status Description This screen shows information related to the satellites ordered by the elevation angle. Access Step Description Press USER to access TPS1200+ Main Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select SmartStation... Select Satellite Status.
  • Page 181 Column Description Azmth The azimuth of the satellite. S/N 1 and S/N 2 The signal to noise ratio on L1 and L2. The number is shown in brackets if the signal is currently not being used in the posi- tion calculations. Next step PAGE (F6) changes to the Skyplot page.

  • Page 182: Real-Time Status

    25.7.2 Real-Time Status Description This screen shows information related to real-time data. The name of the screen changes depending on the configuration: STATUS Real-Time Input Real-time rover configuration: Real-time reference configuration with one STATUS Real-Time Output real-time device: Real-time reference configuration with two STATUS Real-Time Output 1 real-time devices: and STATUS Real-Time Output 2...
  • Page 183 Field Description <Last Received:> Available for <R-Time Mode: Rover>. Seconds since the last message from the reference was received. <In Last Minute:> Available for <R-Time Mode: Rover>. The percentage of real-time data received from the refer- ence compared with the data received from the GPS antenna within the last minute.
  • Page 184 Field Description <Operator:> The name of the network operator in which the digital cellular phone is operating. <Status:> The actual mode of the digital cellular phone. The options are Unknown, Searching and Registered. <Bluetooth:> Available if device is connected via bluetooth. Indicates the state of the connection.
  • Page 185 Field Description <Antenna Ht:> For <R-Time Data: Leica>, <R-Time Data: RTCM v3.0> • or <R-Time Data: RTCM X v2> with <RTCM Version: 2.3>: The antenna height at the reference from the marker to the MRP. For <R-Time Data: CMR/CMR+> and <R-Time Data: •...
  • Page 186 Field Description <Sat PRN:> The PRN number (GPS) or the slot number (GLONASS) of the satellites shown with the prefix G (GPS) or R (GLONASS). <Sat Time:> The GPS time of the satellite. <Phase L1:>, The number of phase cycles from the antenna to the satellite <Phase L2:>...

  • Page 187: Current Position

    25.7.3 Current Position Description This screen shows information related to the current antenna position and the speed of the antenna. For real-time rover configurations the baseline vector is also shown. MapView shows the current position in a graphical way. Access Step Description Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu.
  • Page 188 STATUS Description of fields Position, Field Description Speed page <Horizontal:> The speed over ground in the horizontal direction. <On Bearing:> Available for local coordinate systems. The bearing for the horizontal direction related to the North direction of the active coordinate system. <Vertical:>...

  • Page 189: Logging Status

    25.7.4 Logging Status Description This screen shows information related to logging of raw observations. Access Step Description Press USER to TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select SmartStation... Select Logging Status STATUS Logging, General page CONT (F1) To exit STATUS Logging.
  • Page 190 Field Option Description None Raw observations are not being logged at the reference. Next step CONT (F1) exits STATUS Logging. STATUS TPS1200+...

  • Page 191: Smartantenna System Info

    25.7.5 SmartAntenna System Info Access Step Description Press USER to access TPS1200+ User Menu. Press STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Select SmartStation... Select SmartAntenna System Info. STATUS Shows the versions of all system firmware. SmartAntenna Information Description of fields Field Description <Type:>...
  • Page 192 STATUS TPS1200+...

  • Page 193: Ntrip Via Internet

    NTRIP via Internet 26.1 Overview Description Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol • is a protocol streaming real-time corrections over the Internet. • is a generic protocol based on the Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP/1.1. • is used to send differential correction data or other kinds of streaming data to stationary or mobile users over the Internet, allowing simultaneous PC, laptop, PDA, or receiver connections to a broadcasting host.

  • Page 194: Configuring Smartstation For Using Ntrip Service

    26.2 Configuring SmartStation for Using NTRIP Service 26.2.1 Configuring an Access to the Internet Requirements • SmartStation must be used. • Firmware v2 or higher must be loaded on the TPS1200+ instrument. • Firmware v1.42 or higher must be loaded on the RX1200. To access to the Internet with SmartStation, General Packed Radio System devices will normally be used.
  • Page 195 Step Description USER STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Highlight Interfaces..ENTER to access STATUS Interfaces. STATUS Interfaces Highlight Internet. IFACE (F3) to access STATUS Internet. STATUS Internet This screen shows • if SmartStation is online on the Internet. •...

  • Page 196: Configuring To Connect To A Server

    Ending the point occupation also ends the Internet connection. CONT (F1) to return to CONFIGURE Interfaces. Once SmartStation is connected to the server a message is displayed in the message line. CONT (F1) to return to TPS1200+Main Menu. USER STAT (F3) to access STATUS Status Menu. Highlight Interfaces..
  • Page 197 Step Description Check the Internet online status. CONT (F1) to return to STATUS Interfaces. CONT (F1) to return to TPS1200+ Main Menu. NTRIP via Internet TPS1200+...

  • Page 198: Using The Ntrip Service With Smartstation

    26.2.3 Using the NTRIP Service with SmartStation Requirements The configurations from the previous chapter must have been completed. Refer to "26.2.2 Configuring to Connect to a Server". Use NTRIP service Step Description step-by-step Select Main Menu: Config...\Interfaces..In CONFIGURE Interfaces highlight GPS RTK. EDIT (F3) to access CONFIGURE Real-Time Mode.
  • Page 199 Step Description <Charges:> Indicates if charges are currently made for the connection. <Carrier:> The type of carrier message sent out. <System:> The type of satellite system supported by the MountPoint. PAGE (F6) to access CONFIGURE MountPoint: XX, Location page. CONFIGURE MountPoint: XX, Location page Detailed information about the location of the MountPoint is displayed.
  • Page 200 NTRIP via Internet TPS1200+...

  • Page 201: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Menu tree MAIN MENU |—— SURVEY |—— PROGRAMS... |—— MANAGE... |—— JOBS |—— DATA |—— CODELISTS |—— COORDINATE SYSTEMS |—— CONFIGURATION SETS |—— REFLECTORS |—— CONVERT... |—— EXPORT DATA FROM JOB |—— EXPORT ASCII |—— EXPORT LandXML |—— EXPORT DXF |——...
  • Page 202 |—— INTERFACES... |—— GSI OUTPUT |—— GEOCOM MODE |—— RCS MODE |—— EXPORT JOB |—— GPS RTK, for SmartStation |—— INTERNET, for SmartStation |—— SMARTSTATION..., for SmartStation |—— REAL-TIME MODE, for SmartStation |—— POINT OCCUPATION SETTINGS, for SmartStation |—— SATELLITE SETTINGS, for SmartStation |——...

  • Page 203: Index

    Index Average ...............44 Averaging ............44 Absolute coordinate difference Include/exclude coordinate triplet ....45 Display ............45 Limit, exceeded ..........46 Limit exceeded ..........45 Mode ..............44 Absolute difference ..........44 Define ............44 Access Quick settings ..........21 Transformation management ......68 Battery ..............10 Access, MANAGE XX .........
  • Page 204 COMPS ...............21 RCS Mode ............ 144 Config... RS232 ............145 Survey settings ..........91 CTS ..............131 Configuration Current position, status ........187 Compensator ..........109 Cut off angle ............160 General settings ...........113 Instrument settings .........99 Data ..............39 Interfaces ..........133, 139 Export .............
  • Page 205 Dynamic ATR window ........105 Expiry Date Dynamic PS window ......... 105 Software maintenance ........175 Export Data ..............79 Edit Format ............79 Area ............... 48 LandXML Data ..........83 Code .............. 56 EXPRT ..............37 Codelist ............55 Coordinate system Management ..........66 Face I&II ..............10 Device ............
  • Page 206 IFACE Laser plummet Data export .............80 Status ............179 Illumination Turn on or off ..........179 Keyboard ............120 Leica Geosystems TPS prism system ....78 Screen ............120 Level ..............7 Import Electronic ............25 Data ..............85 Level, status ............179 Format ............85...
  • Page 207 Measure and record ..........29 Prediction ............105 Memory ............... 13 PREV ..............199 Status ............174 Prism system Menu tree ............201 Leica Geosystems TPS ........78 Modem PRN ..............180 Configure connection ........142 PROG ..............7 Molodensky-Badekas .......... 70 Projection distortion ...........106 MORE ..............
  • Page 208 Residual Symbol, largest ..........17 Quick access to screens Reticule ............. 120 Configure ............114 Reticule illumination .......... 120 Quick coding ............10 RLP ..............140 Icon ..............14 RTS ..............131 Quick Settings Access ............21 SHIFT USER ..........21 S/N ..............181 Quick settings ............7 Satellite status ...........
  • Page 209 Start time ............. 49 View Start up ............. 122 Geoid model ...........71 STAT ....173, 174, 175, 177, 179, 180, 191 Logged data ...........32 Status ..............173 Points, lines, areas, free code Reflector ............10 Stored in job ..........32 Status, position ........... 10 Points, lines, areas, free code stored in job ..32 Survey Settings...
  • Page 210 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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