Leica GPS900
User Manual
Version 2.0
English
Introduction GPS900 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GPS900 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "9 Safety Directions" for further informa-
tion. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the
identification 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.: _______________
Symbols used in The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
this manual Type Description
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 unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
and/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.
) • The RX900 controller is available as RX900 or as RX900c. The name RX900 is used
througout the manual and may also represent the RX900c.
• A GPS900 real-time rover can only be made up of an ATX900 GG GNSS antenna
together with the RX900 controller, the GFU radio and the GHT56 holder.
• A GPS900 real-time reference station can only be set up using an ATX900 GG
GNSS antenna and the RX900 controller, the GFU radio and the GEV205 cable.
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) The RX900 controller. The radio housing includes the
integrated GFU radio.
Trademarks • Windows and Windows CE are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Unpacking the Container 8
1.1 Container Contents 8
1.2 Components of the RX900 Controller 10
1.3 Components of the GHT56 Holder and GHT52 Clamp 12
1.4 Available Documentation and CD ROM Contents 13
2 Using the RX900 Controller 16
2.1 The Keyboard 16
2.2 The Screen Display 20
2.3 The Icons - Showing Receiver Status 22
2.4 The Symbols - Showing Receiver Settings 29
3 Using the ATX900 GG Antenna 32
3.1 Understanding Antenna Heights 32
3.2 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP 33
3.3 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup 34
3.4 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup 36
3.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup 38
3.6 The LED Indicators on the ATX900 GG Antenna 40
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4 Turning On / Turning Off 42
4.1 Turning On/Off, Switching to Desktop 42
4.2 Operating by Keyboard or Touch Screen 45
5 Understanding the Main Menu 46
6 Setting Up and Starting Up 50
6.1 Setting Up as a Real-Time Reference 50
6.2 Setting Up as a Real-Time Rover 56
6.3 Connecting to the ATX900 GG Antenna with Bluetooth 65
6.4 Changing the Battery on the RX900 Controller 66
6.5 Changing the CompactFlash card on the RX900c Controller 68
6.6 Changing the Battery on the ATX900 GG Antenna 70
6.7 Essential Battery Operating Principles 72
6.8 Using Licence Keys 73
6.9 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level of the Tribrach 76
6.10 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Bubble of the Pole 79
6.11 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 80
7 Connecting a Computer with ActiveSync 82
8 Care and Transport 88
8.1 Transport 88
8.2 Storage 89
8.3 Cleaning and Drying 90
9 Safety Directions 92
9.1 General Introduction 92
9.2 Intended Use 93
9.3 Limits of Use 95
9.4 Responsibilities 96
9.5 International Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 97
9.6 End User Licence Agreement EULA 99
9.7 Hazards of Use 102
9.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 111
9.9 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 114
10 Technical Data 120
10.1 RX900 Technical Data 120
10.2 ATX900 GG Technical Data 124
10.2.1 Tracking Characteristics 124
10.2.2 Accuracy 127
10.2.3 Technical Data 128
10.3 GHT56 Technical Data 131
10.4 Conformity to National Regulations 133
10.4.1 RX900 133
10.4.2 ATX900 GG 135
Index 138
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Unpacking the Container GPS900 8
1 Unpacking the Container
1.1 Container Contents
Description The main components required for the cableless GNSS real-time system are
combined in one transport container.
Container for a
GPS900
and delivered b
accessories
part 1 of 2 c e a) Radio housing
b) GRT146 carrier
c) GPS900 User Manual
d) RX900
f e) Height hook
d f) GHT58 tripod bracket
g for radio housing
h g) Tribrach
GPS900_002 h) Adjusting pin
Container for e
GPS900 f
and delivered a g
accessories Leica
GPS900
a) GEB211 batteries for ATX900
part 2 of 2
Leica
GPS900
h GG and RX900
b
b) GEV205 Y-cable
c) ATX900 GG
d) GHT56 holder for RX900
e) Stylus for touch screen
c i
f) GHT52 clamp
j g) Radio antennas
k
l h) CD ROM
d
i) Radio housing
GPS900_001 j) Tightening screw for GHT52
k) GEV173 ATX900 GG-RX900
cable
l) ATX900 GG
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Unpacking the Container GPS900 10
1.2 Components of the RX900 Controller
Upperside of
RX900
a
b
a) Touch screen
b) Keyboard
c c) Hand strap bottom clips
GPS900_003 d d) LEMO port, with integrated USB port
Underside of a b c d
RX900
a) Bottom spring clip for pole holder
b) Top clips for pole holder
c) Hand strap top clips
d) Stylus for touch screen
e) Hand strap bottom clips
f) LEMO port, with integrated USB port
g) Battery compartment
For RX900c with CompactFlash card
compartment
e f g A Bluetooth port is included inside RX900,
GPS900_004 to facilitate connectivity to ATX900 GG.
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Unpacking the Container GPS900 12
1.3 Components of the GHT56 Holder and GHT52 Clamp
Components of the The GHT56 holder and GHT52 clamp both consist of a number of components, as
GHT56 holder and shown in the diagram.
GHT52 clamp
c
d
GHT52 clamp
e a) Pole clamp
f
b) Clamp bolt
a
g GHT56 holder
c) Tightening screw
b d) Mounting arm
e) Clip-on-contacs for
hi j
GPS900_070 connecting RX900
f) LED
g) Mounting plate
h) Battery compartement
i) Locking mechanism for
battery
j) Space for clip-on-housing
with LEMO port
1.4 Available Documentation and CD ROM Contents
Available Three product manuals are available for GPS900:
product manuals
Name of Description of manual Manual format
manual
PRINTED PDF
User All instructions required in order to operate the 9 9
Manual product to a basic level are contained in the
User Manual. Provides an overview of the
product together with technical data and safety
directions.
Quick Guide Provides an overview of the product and 9
selected program functions.
Tutorial Step-by-step instructions, explaining/showing 9
Manual how to complete various survey tasks.
Technical Overall comprehensive guide to the product and 9
Reference program functions. Included are detailed
Manual descriptions of special software/hardware
settings and software/hardware functions
intended for technical specialists.
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CD ROM contents The GPS900 CD ROM contains software and documentation specific to GPS900:
Type Description
Software System software
Language software
Application programs
GPS900 Simulation
Documentation GPS900 User Manual
GPS900 Tutorial Manual
GPS900 Technical Reference Manual
GPS900 Equipment List
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Using the RX900 Controller GPS900 16
2 Using the RX900 Controller
2.1 The Keyboard
Keyboard display
ESC
j
PROG
OFF ON
a) Function keys F1-F6
b) Alpha keys
a c) CAPS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
Q
W E R T Y U I O
P
b d) Hot keys F7-F12
A S D F G H J K L e) SPACE, SHIFT
CAPS
Z X C V B N M c f) ENTER
F7 F8 F9
SPACE
F10 F11 F12 d g) Arrow keys
SHIFT e
7 8 9
PgUp
f h) CE, ESC, USER, PROG
4 5 6 PgDn
g i) Numeric keys
1 2 3 CE ESC j) Windows key symbol.
0 . USER
OFF
PROG
ON
h This is the Microsoft flag logo
GPS900_005 i located between PROG and ESC.
Special Keys Key Function
Hot keys F7-F12 User definable keys for access to any application, configura-
tion or function.
PROG (ON) If the receiver is off: press and hold for 2 s to turn it on.
If the receiver is on: press at any time to access the Programs
screen, where a program can be selected.
USER User definable menu for quick access anytime and access to
all STATUS panels.
Other Keys Key Function
CAPS Switches between upper case and lower case letters.
CE Clears all entry at the beginning of user input.
Clears the last character during user input.
ENTER Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
menu / dialogue.
Starts the edit mode for edit fields.
Opens a choicelist.
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Key Function
ESC Leaves the current menu or dialogue without storing any
changes.
Turns receiver off when held for 2 s in the Main Menu screen.
SHIFT Switches between the first and the second level of function
keys.
SPACE Enters a blank.
Arrow keys Moves the focus on the screen.
Alpha keys To type letters.
Function keys F1-F6 Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom of the
screen when the screen is activated.
Numeric keys To type numbers.
Key combinations Key Function
PROG plus USER Turns receiver off when held in the Main Menu screen.
SHIFT Pages up.
SHIFT Pages down.
Key Function
SHIFT PROG ( ) Displays the Windows CE task bar and start menu.
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2.2 The Screen Display
Screen f
a
b a) Time
c g
b) Caption
c) Title
d d) Screen area
e) Message line
h f) Icons
g) ESC
e i
h) CAPS
i) SHIFT icon
j
GPS900_006 j) Softkeys
Elements Type Description
Time The current local time is shown.
Caption Shows location either in the Main Menu screen, under PROG
key or USER key.
Title Name of the screen is shown.
Screen area The working area of the screen.
