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Leica GS50 User Manual

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LEICA GS50
User Manual / Getting Started with the GS50 / GS50+
Version 4.0
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  • Page 1 LEICA GS50 / GS50+ LEICA GS50 User Manual / Getting Started with the GS50 / GS50+ Version 4.0 English...
  • Page 2 / GS50 + Sensor Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica Geosystems GS50 / GS50+. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the instrument.
  • Page 3 External Antenna (AT/RTB/RTS) is indicated on the housing. Please enter them here, and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or service workshop. GPS Sensor: Type: Serial No.: GPS Terminal : Type: Serial No.: External Antenna : Type: Preface GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en...
  • Page 4 / or appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Preface GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en...
  • Page 5 Overview Introduction System Description Getting Started With New Equipment Care and Transport Technical Specifications Overview Preface GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5. Technical Specifications ......49 3.2.1 Charging batteries ........12 5.1 GS50 / GS50+ Tracking Characteristics ....49 3.2.2 Setting up the GS50 / GS50+ for field data 5.2 GPS Antennas .............50 collection ............13 5.3 Equipment Weights ..........50 3.3 Using the GS50 / GS50+ Sensor ......

  • Page 7: Introduction

    User Manual". Leica GIS DataPRO Software GIS DataPRO The hardware consists of the GS50 /GS50+ sensor, TR500 terminal and antenna. This is used in the field to collect and record spatial (position) and non-spatial attributes. Introduction Preface GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en...

  • Page 8: System Description

    There are several Antennas avail- lites that are visible. able: GS50: The GS50 is a 12-channel L1 code • AT501 tracks L1 only and phase GPS receiver. Phase • RTB/RTS Combined Antennas measurements are used internally to...
  • Page 9 A radio modem or an RTB module can also be fitted directly to the receiver. Alternatively, if the housing is not being used, the radio modem can be connected to Port 1 or Port 2 using a cable. The GS50+ has an additional Port (Port 3 at the upper left side of the front plate ) that can be used also for Power/data in/out put.
  • Page 10 2.1 GS50 / GS50+ Sensor, contd. Terminal (TR500) The terminal keyboard is a QWERTY Use the CONFIG key to enter the layout designed for use in tempera- Configuration menus at any time. ture extremes and also for gloved hands if necessary.

  • Page 11: Gis Datapro Post-Processing Software

    2.2 GIS DataPRO Post-processing Software GIS DataPRO is used for data collection preparation and data post processing. Please refer to the "Getting Started with the GIS DataPRO Office Soft- ware" User Manual for more details. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en System Description...

  • Page 12: Getting Started With New Equipment

    3.1 GIS DataPRO Post 3.2 Receiver Hardware Processing Software 3.2.1 Charging batteries To install the GIS DataPRO software: Charge the batteries with the Leica Use only the Leica Geosystems battery charger pro- Geosystems batteries, Insert the CD-ROM into the CD vided.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Gs50 / Gs50+ For Field Data Collection

    3.2.2 Setting up the GS50 / GS50+ for field data collection The following will outline the steps 3. Attach the TR500 terminal to the 4. Insert a PC-Card into the necessary to set up the GS50 / sensor, either directly or via a sensor.
  • Page 14 PC. Memory Module panel: If a PC-Card is being used for the first time with the GS50 / GS50+, or Use the cursor key to highlight you wish to delete all data that Internal, then press ENTER. Then...

  • Page 15: Using The Gs50 / Gs50+ Sensor

    3.3 Using the GS50 / GS50+ Sensor 3.3.1 Before you begin: Accuracy Status 3.3.1.1 Icon Explanation The top part of the GS50 / GS50+ sensor panel contains High Precision Navigation (cm level) several symbols (icons) which indicate the current (available with the RTK option on GS50+) system status.
  • Page 16 Please note that since the GS50 is an L1 code only receiver, the number of satellites used on L2 will be blank (-).
  • Page 17 Memory level Indicator. Has 12 levels between: Auto Position Recording Status Memory Empty and Positions are being recorded automatically according to distance. Memory Full Positions are being recorded automatically according to time. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 18 Battery empty External battery is in use The letter next to the batter icon indicates the battery being used. "A" and "B" are the plug-in camcorder batteries, and "E" is the external battery. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...

  • Page 19: Quickstart Tutorial - Gis Data Collection

    12, depending on the satellite geom- etry. This number is based on the This is the main data collection GPS Almanac saved in the GS50 / panel. Pressing ESC will take you to GS50 + sensor and the last com- the main menu: puted position by the system.
  • Page 20 The GS50 / GS50+ sensor will antenna. currently tracked satellites on L1 and compute a 2D-position once 3 L2. Note that only the GS50+ will satellites are tracked. A 3-D position If you're in an open area show tracking on L2 because of its...
  • Page 21 The GS50 / GS50+ can be powered device. This icon has 12 levels by three sources, one of two internal between full (all black), and empty...
  • Page 22 CONFIG key change to 3 the GIS_PP line. Then press ENTER 'General' and select 5 'Start - Up'. or F1 CONT. Highlight the 'new Job' field and select 'New Job per day'. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 23 Pressing F1 CONT will confirm the collect data. creation of a new job name. Press ESC if you want to leave this field without creating a new job. Pressing F6 QUIT has the same effect. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 24 ENTER. Press F1 CONT to return to the codelist menu box. The Utility codelist should now appear in the menu box. Make sure the Utility codelist is highlighted, and press ENTER. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 25 Use the right or left cursor key to choose the code type (point, line, or polygon). Enter the name of the code, and a note about the code (optional), in the appropriate input fields. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 26 You can either create a choice list in GISDataPro or on the sensor. There are two ways to create a choice list on the GS50 / GS50+. Either create it with a CXT file or create it in the New Attribute panel.
  • Page 27 To create a choice list in the field, enter the New Attribute panel and create a new attribute. Set a default value to the attribute and LIST F6 will appear. LIST F6 allows you to create a choice list. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 28 We are now in the ATTRIBUTION\ panel. For the Pole code, the panel should look like the following: GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 29 3.3.2 QuickStart Tutorial - GIS Data Collection, contd. The GS50 / GS50+ interfaces to a number of laser range finders that will allow you to accurately measure offset distances and angles. The following laser range finders are supported: • LTI Criterion 400 •...
  • Page 30 F1 STOP. logged, otherwise the quality of the By default, the GS50 / GS50+ uses collected data will be degraded! the time and date stamp to uniquely Data collection times will identify point features.
  • Page 31 Press CONT (F1) save changes to points. the template. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 32 Begin logging line data by pressing You can also measure lines and offset left or right is used. The value F1 START. Notice that the GS50 / areas by distance.From the line is calculated by half of the line / area...
  • Page 33 The panel should return to the code for which data collection has been paused. • Press F4 RESUM to finish the line or area or • Press F2 NESTD to collect another nested feature. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 34 You can review point, line and area data at any time using the Point/Line/Area manager found in the Application group of the main menu. Refer to the Tech Ref Manual for more information. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 35 As soon as you are back to the main menu, the PC-Card may be re- moved. The PC-Card icon will contain a down arrow, indicating that it is ok to remove the PC-Card. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...

  • Page 36: Quickstart Tutorial- Gis Navigation/Update

    3.3.3 QuickStart Tutorial- GIS Navigation/Update The GS50 / GS50+ allows you to Step 1: Transfer the waypoint Step 2: Beginning GIS Data Navi- collect, update and verify field project to the sensor gation (NAVIGATION\ Begin) information. The following steps show you how to...
  • Page 37 F4 ASCII again. This will take you to Waypoints field. The waypoint the CONFIGURE\Pt ASCII File project that you transferred onto Format panel. the PCMCIA card should appear in the Waypoints listbox. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 38 100m the waypoint, you will see the macro navigation panel. Applicable for the Arrow orientation. The GS50 / GS50+ will allow you to orient your target point with respect to the sun, last point, known point, line or North or a direction arrow.
  • Page 39 3. Navigate to the waypoint and press F1 OCUPY to collect posi- tion information. 4. To view your location relative to the navigation objects. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...
  • Page 40 Select the next press F3 ATTRIB. waypoint you wish to navigate to, The following panel should appear: and press ENTER. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all waypoints have been updated. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Getting Started With New Equipment...

  • Page 41: Real Time Differential Options

    The GS50 of charge. Some privately installed both coastlines, and the Great / GS50+ is capable of using one of beacon stations do carry a service Lakes. The Canadian Coast Guard two existing real-time differential...

  • Page 42: Satellite Based Landstar System (Rts)

    3.4.2 Satellite based Landstar System (RTS) The GS50 / GS50+ has a default Your Leica DGPS system is able to The LandStar reference stations are configuration set to be used for the receive the LandStar DGPS signals. installed at precisely coordinated beacon service.
  • Page 43 3.4.2 Satellite based Landstar System (RTS), contd. The LandStar service is subject to a Your Leica GS50+ is capable to work service charge which varies from as a RTK system. For the use of country to country. The end user is...

  • Page 44: Offset Interface Options

    (most likely 2) offset alternatives including the use of Laser Range Finders. Configuring the Data Port To configure the GS50 / GS50+ for an Offset Interface, press the Config In addition to Data Collection and button: Navigation, the GS50 / GS50+ 1.

  • Page 45: Special Features

    Different attributes can be attached to the original area as well as for the segments. For more information please contact you local dealer. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Real Time Differential Options...

  • Page 46: Auto Stop And Threshold Settings

    • Monitor the horizontal, vertical or Additionally the Loss of Lock signal Using Auto stop, the GS50 / GS50+ 3D tolerance for points and verti- can be turned on and off in this can automatically log a point when it ces.

  • Page 47: Processing Data In The Gis Datapro Software

    GIS. The data is then read by GIS DataPRO and copied to the project database. Repeat the import process for each sensor that was involved in the fieldwork of your project. GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Real Time Differential Options...

  • Page 48: Care And Transport

    Use only a clean, soft, lint- instrument, always use the Respect the temperature free cloth for cleaning. If complete original Leica Geosystems limits (-40°C to +70°C / -40°F to necessary, moisten the cloth with packaging (case and cardboard +158°F) when storing the instrument, pure alcohol.

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    5. Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications for Leica Geosystems GPS GS50+ equipment are contained on the following pages. Satellite Reception: Dual frequency Receiver channels: 12 L1, 12 L2 continuous tracking 5.1 GS50 / GS50+ Tracking Characteristics Code and Phase Tracking:...

  • Page 50: Gps Antennas

    Will withstand rain, snow, dust, sand, etc. Antennas AT501 /AT502: 0.4kg 5.4 Power Power consumption GS50: maximum 5.5 Watts GS50+:: GS50+: maximum 7 Watts (excluding radio) Supply Voltage All equipment: Nominal 12V DC (Range 11-16V DC) GS50 / GS50+-4.0.0en Technical Specifications...

  • Page 51: Separation Distances

    5.6 Separation Distances 5.7 Baseline Precision GS50 / GS50+ AT501 / AT502 Antenna The following specifications are based on measurements processed using GIS DataPRO software and are given Supplied cables: 1.2m or 2.8m as baseline rms (root mean square). Optional Cable: Longer cables available on request.
  • Page 52 International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO Ask your local Leica Geosystems agent for more standard 9001) and Environmental information about our TQM program. Management Systems (ISO standard 14001).

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