Leica Geosystems GS20
User Manual
Version 1.0
English
Page 1: ...Leica Geosystems GS20 User Manual Version 1 0 English ...
Page 2: ...rkshop GPS Receiver Type _______Serial No _______ Software Version V _______Build _______ External Antenna Type _______Serial No _______ Symbols used in this manual The symbols used in this User Manual have the following meanings DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an u...
Page 3: ...ica Geosystems GS20 User Manual 1 0 0en View of chapters Introduction 5 Description of the System 7 Getting Started with the new GIS equipment 12 Care and Transport 14 Safety Directions 15 Technical Data 25 ...
Page 4: ...ocessing software 11 Getting Started with the new GIS equipment 12 Introduction 12 Receiver Hardware 13 Leica Geosystems GS20 Sensor 13 Care and Transport 14 Transport 14 Storage 14 Cleaning and drying 14 Safety Directions 15 Intended use of product 15 Permitted uses 15 Prohibited uses 15 Limits of use 16 Responsibilities 16 Hazards of use 17 Main hazards of use 17 Electromagnetic Compatability EM...
Page 5: ...Philips Ap Navi gator business in 1997 widened Leica Geosystems product palette to an even greater extent In May 1999 Leica Geosystems entered the GIS GPS data collection market with the introduction of the Leica Geosystems GS50 GPS sensor and Leica Geosystems GIS DataPRO office software With the integration of ERDAS and LH Systems in 2001 Leica Geosystems has expanded its product areas to offer f...
Page 6: ...or Add to this the built in efficiency of Bluetooth wireless technology and you only need add power and sky the rest is up to you Overview of the User Manual The User Manual is intended to provide information concerning safety storage and technical data of the Leica Geosystems GS20 and accessories For additional infor mation on the use and operation of Leica Geosystems GS20 please refer the GS20 F...
Page 7: ...hat it is complete 1 GS20 Handheld GPS Receiver 724705 2 GS20 Soft Case 731774 3 GEB90 Battery Li Ion 7 2V 724117 4 US Power Cord for Dual Bay Charger 731772 5 GKL24 Dual Bay Battery Charger 731771 6 Leica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide 7 Leica Geosystems GS20 User Manual 8 GS20 Case 731775 9 Data Transfer Cable GS20 to RS232 731354 10 USB Bluetooth Module 731784 ...
Page 8: ...ems GS20 is a 12 L1 channels code and phase handheld GPS receiver for professional data mapping PDM See section Technical Data Receiver Hardware In most cases a short introduction in the use of the Receiver will be provided by the local Leica representative If this is not the case proceed as outlined in the following sections Alternatively refer to the FieldGuide PDF manual available on the GISDat...
Page 9: ...ury from fire explosion leakage or excess heat Precautions Use only the Leica Geosystems GEB90 Battery to power the GS20 or WoRcs CAUTION Charge only with Leica Geosystems GKL24 Charger Use of another charger may present risk of personal injury from fire explosion leakage or excess heat Precautions When charging Leica Geosystems GEB90 Batteries make sure to use only the Leica Geosystems GKL24 Char...
Page 10: ...rt circuit the battery Accidental short cir cuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the and termi nals of the battery Short circuiting the terminals may present a risk of personal injury from fire explosion leakage or excess heat WARNING Use of open damaged or worn out batteries may present a risk of personal injury from fire explosion leakage or exces...
Page 11: ...pply and differen tial module and gives you everything you need to become a self contained mobile data collection system for real time With built in Bluetooth communications technology you ll have the ability to make wireless connections to external devices such as DGPS cellular phones Laser Range finders and PDAs Please find the full settings in the Field Guide The Leica Geosystems WoRCS Belt inc...
Page 12: ...ca Geosystems GS20 please refer to the GS20 FieldManual The Leica Geosystems GIS DataPRO system is composed of both hardware and software components The hardware consists of the Leica Geosystems GS20 sensor This is used in the field to collect and record spatial position and non spatial attributes The Leica Geosystems GIS DataPRO office software is comprised of a GPS post processing system and dat...
Page 13: ...office software please consult the Getting Started with the GIS DataPRO Office Software User Manual Receiver Hardware Leica Geosystems GS20 Sensor The Leica Geosystems GS20 is a handheld GPS receiver for professional data mapping With the position and the field data the user is capable to collect Data for his needs in his GIS application The GPS receiver receives the GPS signal from the NAVSTAR sa...
Page 14: ...ard box or its equivalent to protect it against shock and vibration Storage Temperature limits 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Damp products must be unpacked Dry the product the case the foam inserts and the accessories at not more than 40 C 108 F and clean them Do not repack until ever...
Page 15: ... via internal radio BLUETOOTH for real time surveys Datatransfer via internal radio BLUETOOTH for up and download of projects coordinate systems and configurations Prohibited uses Use of the product without instruction Use outside of the intended limits Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools screwdriver etc unless this is specifically permitted for certa...
Page 16: ...tallations or in extreme environment conditions by the person in charge of the product Responsibilities Area of responsibility for the manufacturer of the orig inal equipment Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heer brugg hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product including the User Manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition Re...
Page 17: ...mes unsafe Hazards of use Main hazards of use WARNING The absence of instruction or the inadequate imparting of instruction can lead to incorrect or adverse use and can give rise to accidents with far reaching human material financial and environ mental consequences Precautions All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for th...
Page 18: ...le may sustain injury Precautions When setting up the equipment make sure that the acces sories e g tripod tribrach connecting cables are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position Avoid subjecting the equipment to mechanical shock CAUTION The product uses the GPS P Code signal which by U S policy may be switched off without notice WARNING Inadequate securing of the survey site can le...
Page 19: ... of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions Dispose of the equipment appropriately in accordance with the regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the equipment by unauthorized personnel DANGER If the product is used in exposed locations e g on masts mountains or buildings it is at risk from light ning Danger from high voltages also exis...
Page 20: ...a Lightning Conductor for a GPS System 1 On non metallic structures Protection by Air Terminals is recommended An Air Terminal is a pointed solid or tubular rod of conducting material with proper mounting and connection to a conductor The position of 4 Air Terminals should be uniformly distributed around the Antenna at a distance equal to the height of the Air Terminal The Air Terminal diameter sh...
Page 21: ...User Manual 1 0 0en Air Terminal arrangement plan view 1 GPS Antenna 2 Support Structure 3 Air Terminal Grounding the Receiver Antenna 1 Lightning Conductor Array 2 GPS Antenna 3 Antenna Receiver Connection 4 Metallic Mast 5 Connection to Earth ...
Page 22: ... by Leica Geosystems When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards When using computers and walkie talkies pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatability provided by the manufacturer CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in the tolerance limits for measurements being exceeded Although ...
Page 23: ... exclude the possi bility that other equipment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected Do not operate the product with internal BLUETOOTH and external Radio devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists Do not operate the product with internal BLUETOOTH and external Radio devices near to medical equipment...
Page 24: ...can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced rad...
Page 25: ...nnas AT575 Internal Microstrip L1 antenna with build in groundplane AT501 Microstrip L1 antenna with built in groundplane RTB Combined GPS L1 beacon antenna RTS Combined GPS L1 L Band antenna Interface Port 1 Conformable with RS232 Lemo 7 Pin BLUETOOTH Specification 1 Radio Taiyo Yuden Class 2 Bluetooth module EYSF2SSXX Nominal transmit 0dBm with included antenna Frequency range from 2402 to 2480 ...
Page 26: ...ica Geosystems GISDataPro software and are given as baseline rms root mean square Differential Phase Differential Code Baseline precision is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked constellation geometry observation time ephemeris accuracy ionospheric disturbance multipath and resolved ambiguities Instrument Operation Storage Leica Geosystems GS20 20 C to 55 C 4 F...
Page 27: ... applicable in U S European directive 1999 5 EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment see CE Conformity Declaration The conformity for countries with other national regula tions not covered by FCC part 15 or European direc tives 1999 5 EC has to be approved prior to use and operation ...
Page 28: ...y system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmental Management Systems ISO standard 14001 733603 1 0 0en Printed in Switzerland Copyright Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland 2003 Original text Total Quality Management Our commitment to total customer satisfaction Ask your local Leica agent for moreinformationaboutourT...
