Leica Leica GeoAce- Manuals

8 GeoAce, Unpacking the Instrument 1 Unpacking the Instrument 1.1 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station Container Contents Description The container configuration covers most GNSS reference setup cases.

GeoAce, Unpacking the Instrument 9 Container Leica GeoAce Container configuration for Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station. 004176_001 a b c d e f g h

10 GeoAce, Unpacking the Instrument a) User Manual (printed), Multilingual auxiliary Safety Guide b) GEV71, 12V Car Battery adapterc) GEV219, 1.8m Power Cable d) Antenna bracket and cable assembly e) Hand strapf) 7.4V/6000mAh (x2), Li-Ion Batteries type GEB222 g) GeoAce RTK Base Station with interna...

GeoAce, Unpacking the Instrument 11 1.2 Additional Packaging Content Additional Packaging Items in additional packaging: a) Light Duty Tripotb) GKL211,Battery charger 004177_001 a b

12 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface Ports and connections a) Battery coverb) Internal cell phone antennac) Tripod mounting point d) USB A data porte) External GPS antenna connector (TNC) f) Internal radio module g) External power and...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 13 User Interface overview a) Displayb) Navigation keysc) ENTER key d) ESC keye) Ambient light sensorf) Power and status LED g) ON/OFF key 004178_001 a b c de f g

14 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface User Interface elements The instrument is used as a stand-alone or network RTK Base Station. It is controlled via the user interface buttons. Element Function Navigation keys • 4-way navigation in the menus via left, right, up and down key.  T...

16 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface First time use / Reset Defaults When the Base Station is turned on for the very first time or after a Reset Defaults has been performed the display will show the following two menu items in order. • Language - refer to section " Language - ...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 17 2.1 Main Screen About the Main Screen The Main Screen is the first screen that is displayed after boot-up. Main Screen Content The Main Screen shows the status of the main components of the Base Station: External Power and Battery Power The dis...

20 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface Virtual Wrench Status The display content varies according to the system status: • Not Connected - The instrument is not connected to Virtual Wrench. • Connecting - The instrument is connecting to Virtual Wrench. • Connected - The instrument is...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 21 2.2 Main Menu About the Main Menu The Main Menu is used to setup the instrument. Main Menu Content To enter the Main Menu , press the button from the Main Screen .  If the internal radio type does not comply to the regional radio regulations: ...

22 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.3 Channel About the Channel Menu The Channel Menu is used to change the channel of the internal radio.  If no internal radio is installed no settings can be done here and OFF is displayed. Channel Menu Content From the Main Menu screen selec...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 23 How to Select a Radio Channel Use the up/down keys to select a Channel . Press the button to save the changes.  All RTK devices must use the same channel settings communicate with each other (e.g. to send and receive correction data).  To sav...

24 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4 Settings About the Settings Menu Screen The Settings menu is used to change how the instrument operates. Settings Menu Content From the Main Menu screen select Settings . Press the button to enter the menu.  These Settings Menu options are...

26 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.1 Position Mode About the Position Mode The Position Mode menu is used to change the type of Position Mode the instru- ment will use. Position Mode Menu Content From the Settings Menu screen select Position Mode . Press the button to enter ...

28 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface Influence of Average Time Settings Changing the Averaged time settings has influence on the accuracy of the absolute position values.  Changing the averaging time is possible at any time. Changing these time settings has an effect on the posit...

30 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2) Use the navigation keys to move the cursor and to change the settings to the required value. 3) To save changes press the key.  When the input mode is toggled between decimal degrees and deg / min / sec the unit of all displayed values will...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 31 2.4.2 Data Format About the Data Format The Data Format option is used to change the output format of the correction data which are distributed by the instrument. Data Format - Menu Content From the Settings Menu screen select Data Format . Pre...

32 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.3 Internal Radio About Internal Radio The Internal Radio option is used to change settings related to the internal radio of the instrument. Internal Radio - Menu Content From the Settings Menu screen select Internal Radio . Press the button...

36 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.4 GLONASS GLONASS - Menu Content The GLONASS option is used to enable or disable the use of GLONASS satellite data.  If GLONASS option is disabled, the Main Screen will only show the number of tracked GPS satellites.  To select any of the...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 37 2.4.5 Region Region - Menu Content The Region option is used to set the region where the instrument is used.  The internal radio will use the correct settings for the selected region.  To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to s...

38 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.6 Language Language - Menu Content The user interface language is set with the Language option.  The instrument will change to the new language instantly.  To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to scroll to the required men...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 39 2.4.7 Network Network - Menu Content With the Network option enabled, the instrument can be used as a Network Base Station.  This option must be unlocked to be available. Unlock codes can be issued under Extended Features for Network Mode .  ...

40 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface  Select Spider Status for helpful information in case of connecting issues. This status view can also be found in the Service menu.

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 41 2.4.8 Saved Positions Saved Positions - Menu Content The Saved Positions option is used to manage stored positions used by the Snap To Previous mode. About the options:• Export positions - will export all the stored snap positions to an install...

42 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.9 Serial Port Serial Port - Menu Content The Serial Port option is used to setup the external serial port for communication with an external device. About the options:• Baud Rate - 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 • Data Bits - 8 (...

44 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.4.10 Cell Modem Settings Cell Modem Settings - Menu Content The Cell Modem Settings option is used to setup a SIM card with the internal HSPA modem to connect to a cellular network.  The cell network can be used for a Virtual Wrench for remo...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 45 2.4.11 Backup Configuration Backup Configura-tion - Menu Content The Backup Configuration option allows to backup and restore all instrument settings to or from a USB flash drive.  Ensure a USB flash drive is inserted into the instrument - oth...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 47 2.4.12 Load Config from USB Load Config from USB - Menu Content It is possible to create custom configuration files which can be deployed to one or more base stations using the Load Config from USB option. Therefore one or more configuration fi...

50 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.1 Status About the Status Menu The Status Menu is used to display the status of position, battery and satellite infor- mation. Status Menu Content From the Service Menu screen select Status . Press the button to enter the menu.  Use the up...

52 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.2 System Info About the System Info Screen The System Info menu is used to display the system information like serial numbers and information about internal hardware components. System Info Menu Content From the Service Menu screen select S...

54 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.3 Software Update About the Soft-ware Update Menu The Software Update menu is used to update the software of the instrument. Software Update Menu Content From the Service Menu screen select Software Update . Press the button to enter the me...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 57 2.5.4 Logging Logging - Menu Content The Logging menu is used to enable or disable logging of instrument status and GPS data onto a USB flash drive. Logging data can be analysed by support personnel to solve issues with the instrument.  Insert...

58 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.5 Rollback Software Rollback Software - Menu Content The Rollback Software option is used to restore the instrument software to the previously installed software version. Select Rollback Software and press to enter the Rollback? menu.  To ...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 61 2.5.7 Reset GPS Reset GPS - Menu Content The Reset GPS option is used to perform a factory reset on the internal GPS receiver.  To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to scroll to the required menu option and press the key to sel...

62 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.8 Virtual Wrench Virtual Wrench - Menu Content The Virtual Wrench option is used to connect the instrument to the Virtual Wrench remote support and to perform software updates. About the options: • Connect - used to connect the instrument t...

64 GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 2.5.9 Extended Features Extended Features - Menu Content The Extended Features option is used to unlock additional features for the instru- ment. To unlock a feature an unlock code must be entered. The extended feature menu also offers a list o...

GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface 65  A message will show if the entered code was valid or invalid. How to add Extended Features via Virtual Wrench: • The instrument will automatically load unlock codes when it is connected to Virtual Wrench . How to add Extended Features via USB...

66 GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 3 Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 3.1 Mounting on Tripod Mounting on Tripod step-by-step Follow the step-by-step instructions to mount the instrument onto a tripod.  Position the tripod on a stable surface. Make sure the tripod legs are loc...

GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 67 Step Description 1. Plug the antenna bracket onto the tripod centre screw.  The antenna must face upwards. 2. Mount the instrument onto the tripod centre screw. Before tightening the instrument, orientate the antenna bracket to the rear side of the...

68 GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 3.2 Installing the Internal Battery Insert and remove the battery step-by-step Follow the step-by-step instructions to install the internal battery.  To remove the battery, first place the instrument on a stable surface. Then follow the following i...

GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 69  Place the instrument onto a stable surface. (Not illustrated) Step Description 1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2. Pull out the battery holder. 3. Orientate the battery to match with the pictogram...

70 GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 3.2.1 General Battery Handling Charging / first-time use • The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is deliv-ered with an energy content as low as possible. • The permissible temperature range for charging is betwe...

GeoAce, Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station 71 3.3 Installing a SIM Card Insert and remove the SIM card step-by-step Follow the step-by-step instructions to install a SIM card.  To remove the SIM card place the instrument on a stable surface first. Then follow the following instructions in reve...

GeoAce, Setup 73 4 Setup 4.1 Real-Time Base Setup Real-time refer-ence setup with internal modem 004225_001 a b c d e f g h

GeoAce, Care and Transport 75 5 Care and Transport 5.1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you• either carry the product in its original transport container, • or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the...

76 GeoAce, Care and Transport 5.2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to " Environmental Specifications" for infor-mation about temperature limits. Li-Ion batteries • Refer to " Envi...

GeoAce, Care and Transport 77 5.3 Cleaning and Drying Product and accessories • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer components. Damp products Dry the product, the tran...

78 GeoAce, Safety Directions 6 Safety Directions 6.1 General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensur...

GeoAce, Safety Directions 79 6.2 Definition of Use Intended use • Computing with software. • Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques. • Recording GNSS and point related data. • Remote control of product. • Data communication with external appliances. • Measuring raw da...

GeoAce, Safety Directions 81 6.3 Limits of Use Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.  DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous ar...

82 GeoAce, Safety Directions 6.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Manufacturers of non ...

84 GeoAce, Safety Directions 6.5 Hazards of Use  WARNING The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can cause accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and environmental consequences. Precautions: All users must fol...

GeoAce, Safety Directions 87  WARNING If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Precautions: Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.  DANGER If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, sta...

88 GeoAce, Safety Directions priate protection elements, like a lightning arrester. These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist. • If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period, protect your product additionally...

GeoAce, Safety Directions 89 Air terminal arrangement, plan view Grounding the instru-ment/antenna a) Antennab) Support structurec) Air terminal GS_039 a b c a) Antennab) Lightning conductor arrayc) Antenna/instrument connection d) Metallic maste) Connection to earth GS_040 e d c ab

GeoAce, Safety Directions 93 6.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and elec-trostatic discharges are present, and without causing e...

GeoAce, Safety Directions 95 Radios or digital cellular phones Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:  WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can...

96 GeoAce, Safety Directions 6.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.  The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.  WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits ...

GeoAce, Technical Data 99 7 Technical Data 7.1 Technical Data Dimensions The overall dimensions are given for the housing including the sockets. Weight Instrument weight without battery:  The internal modem is installed by default. Power Type Length [mm] Width [mm] Thickness [mm] GeoAce 197 197 130...

104 GeoAce, Technical Data 7.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Satellite reception Triple frequency Instrument chan-nels and satellite tracking  Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number of 120 channels is allocated. Supported codes and phases GPS GeoAce: • Up to 16 sat...

106 GeoAce, Technical Data 7.2 Conformity Declarations Conformity to national regulations For products which do not fall under R&TTE directive: Conformity to national regulations Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product/s is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and oth...

108 GeoAce, Software Licence Agreement 8 Software Licence Agreement International Limited Warranty This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/internati...

110 GeoAce, Index Index A Additional Packaging Content .............................. 11 B Batteries Charging, first-time use ................................. 70Operation, Discharging .................................. 70 Battery External, instrument ..................................... 100Interna...