Leica GPS System 500 Equipment - User Manual- Manuals

6 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Introduction Leica GPS System 500 comprises ofGPS receiver hardware and PCbased software for GPS Surveyingand related applications. The main components are: • GPS Receiver: Receive the satellite signals. • GPS Terminal: Keyboard and Display device to steer theRe...

7 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en System description GPS Receiver The GPS Receiver receives the GPSsignal from the NAVSTAR satellitesand calculates a range to all visiblesatellites.There are various types of Receiversavailable: SR510 - 12 L1 channels,code and phase SR520 - 12 L1, 12 L2 channels,...

8 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Receiver Hardware In most cases, a short introduction inthe use of the Receiver and Terminalwill be provided by the local Leicarepresentative. If this is not the caseproceed as outlined in the followingsections. Alternatively refer to the Technical Reference PDF...

9 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en To attain full battery capacityfor new GEB121 batteries, it is essential to repeat between threeand five complete charge/dischargecycles. System description Set Up the Equipment Successful GPS surveys requireundisturbed satellite signal reception.This means that...

1 0 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Post-processing software The Post-processing software is usedto process the observations taken bythe Receiver in order to computebaselines and coordinates. SKI-Pro Static Kinematic software isthe standard post-processing softwarefor dual-frequency receivers. S...

11 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Getting started with the new Survey equipment Receiver Hardware The software contains a comprehen-sive Online Help System. This HelpSystem is intended to replace thefunction of a printed manual. Ifrequired you may p...

12 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration Step 2: Study the Icons Most important at this stage is the toppart of the screen which containsseveral symbols (icons) whichindicate the current system status. Accuracy No. ...

13 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued Both Number of visible satellites and Number of satellites used icons will change from time to time, reflectingchanges in the satellite geometry dueto either the r...

15 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued If you want to format the PC-card justpress F1 CONT to format the card. If you want to format the internalmemory press ENTER . A list-box opens which allows you to...

17 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued Use the cursor up or cursor down keyto highlight the input field for jobs.Then press ENTER . The following listbox will appear: Now press F2 NEW . The following pa...

18 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued By default the new job will be as-signed to the PC-card . If needed this can be changed to Internal by toggling the Device input field to Internal . Pressing F1 CO...

20 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued As soon as you are tracking a mini-mum of 4 satellites, the position iconis visible and the antenna is placedcorrectly above the survey marker,you should press F1 ...

21 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued The Static observation counter(Static obs) will now go up every 10seconds (because this is the defaultlogging interval). The displayed GDOP value indicatesthe curr...

22 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Measuring with the default configuration, continued The screen is altered as follows: The STORE key has become active, and you still have the chance tocheck and correct the entered pointid and the antenna height. Co...

23 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment You might now move to another siteand repeat the procedure outlined inthis chapter. Once your fieldwork isfinished you can proceed by process-ing the collected data in SKI-Pro inorder to get accurate baseline re-sul...

24 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Processing the data in the SKI-Pro software, continued When the computation is finishedactivate the "Results" view of yourproject and examine theinformation which is madeavailable, including the logfile. • P...

25 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Getting started with the new MC equipment For example, the MC500 can beconfigured with the TR500 Terminal,all cables are compatible, data canbe stored and processed in Ski-Pro. Due to its rugged design, the MC500is ...

27 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Configure through OWI The MC500 can be incorporated asan OEM product into a range ofpositioning systems by third parties. For example the MC500 can beincorporated into Port Control Sys-tems, Hydrographic Survey syst...

28 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment RS500 - Introduction The RS500 receiver has been de-signed specifically for use as areference station. The RS500 uses the same housingand meets the same technical andenvironmental specifications as theSR5xx sensors....

29 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Powering the RS500 The RS500 can be powered using theLeica standard internal Camcorderbatteries or Leica standard externalbatteries for temporary use. For amore permanent setup, a universal100V-240VAC 50-60Hz to 12V...

30 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment The antenna mounting point shouldhave a 5/8" thread and an unambigu-ous reference point both horizantallyand vertically to which the antennaphase centre can be referenced to. The equipment should ideally be in a...

31 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Figure RS.01 Basic connection scheme Getting started with the new RS equipment

32 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Basic operating procedures The RS500 can be operated eitherwith the TR500 Terminal or by remotecontrol. However, the TR500 cannotbe used for running a survey, stake-out or any of the other applicationsavailable for ...

33 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Step 3 (optional):Format your memory card For a detailed description refer to Step 3 of the chapter Getting started with the new Survey equipment -Measuring with the default configura-tion on pp. 13-14. Basic operat...

34 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Leica GIS Leica GIS Leica GIS Leica GIS Leica GIS Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Hardw Hardw Hardw Hardw Hardware are are are are GS50 / GS50+ TR500 Antenna Software Software Software Software Software...

36 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment QuickStart Tutorial - GIS Data Collection The QuickStart Tutorial will guide youthrough a typical data collectionsession. Each step will indicate which panelyou should be viewing by displayingthe menu title in brack...

37 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Position Fix Indication The sensor will compute a 2D-position once 3 satellites are tracked.A 3-D position will be computed. If the accuracy icon does not becomevisible even after one or two minutesthen the sensor i...

38 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment You can make this selection either byusing the “cursor left” key to togglebetween all available configurationsets until PP_GIS appears or you canhighlight the input field and pressENTER. Then a list box comes upshow...

39 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Creating a new codelist From the codelist menu box, press F2NEW to create a new codelist name. The following panel appears. As an example, we will create acodelist called ‘Electric’. Enter theword Electric in the Na...

40 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Getting started with the new Survey equipment Step 5: Selecting or creating codesfor data collection (FEATURING\) You are now in the FEATURING\panel. This panel allows you to selector create codes for data collection.Codelists can also be created usingthe Codel...

43 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Care and Transport Transport When dispatching theinstrument, always use the complete original Leica packaging(case and cardboard box). Never carry the instrument loose in a road vehicle . It can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry it inits case and...

44 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Safety Directions The following directions shouldenable the person responsible for theLeica Geosystems GPS, and theperson who actually uses theinstrument, to anticipate and avoidoperational hazards.The person responsible for theinstrument must ensure that all u...

45 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Limits of use See chapter "Technicalspecifications". Environment: Suitable for use in an atmosphereappropriate for permanent humanhabitation: not suitable for use inaggressive or explosiveenvironments. GPS Receiver (SR) and Terminal(TR): Use in rain is ...

46 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Responsibilities, continued Hazards of use Main hazards of use WARNING: The absence of instruction, orthe inadequate imparting ofinstruction, can lead toincorrect or adverse use, andcan give rise to accidents withfar-reaching human, material,financial and envir...

47 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Main hazards of use, continued CAUTION: Watch out for erroneousmeasurements if the productis defective or if it has beendropped or has been misusedor modified. Precautions: Periodically carry out testmeasurements and perform the fieldadjustments indicated in th...

49 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Precautions: - Do not use a Leica Geosystems GPS in a thunderstorm as you mayincrease the risk of being struck bylightning. - Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electricalinstallations. Do not use the LeicaGeosystems GPS directly under orin close proximi...

50 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Main hazards of use, continued - Additional protection against lightning:If there is a risk of a thunderstorm,or if the equipment is to remainunused and unattended for a longperiod, protect your LeicaGeosystems GPS additionally byunplugging all systemscomponent...

55 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en FCC statement (applicable in U.S.), continued Product labeling: MC500 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any ...

56 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Technical Specifications Tracking Characteristics: SR520, SR530, MC500, RS500, GS50+ Satellite Reception:Dual frequency Receiver channels:12 L1 continuous tracking12 L2 continuous tracking L1 channels:Carrier phase, P1 code, C/A code L2 channels:Carrier phase, ...

57 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Note: Carrier phase and codemeasurements on L1 and L2are fully independent with ASon or off. Satellites Tracked: Up to 12 simultaneously on L1 andL2. Time to first phase measurementtypically 30 seconds. Tracking Characteristics: SR510 / GS50 GPS Antennas Satell...

58 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Equipment weights Power Environmental Specifications Receivers SR530: 1.25 kg SR520: 1.15 kg SR510: 1.15 kg MC500: 3.10 kg RS500: 1.25 kg GS50+ : 1.25 kg GS50 : 1.15 kg Antennas AT504: 4.3 kg AT503: 2.4 kg AT502: 0.4 kg AT501: 0.4 kg Power consumption SR530: ma...

59 GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en Separation distances Baseline precision SR510/SR520/SR530/GS50/GS50+to AT502 or AT501 Antenna Supplied cables: 1.2m or 2.8m Optional Cable: 30m Longer cables available on request. MC500 to AT502 Antenna Supplied cables: 1.2m, 2.8m or 10m Optional Cable: 30m Lon...