Leica

MS50/TS50/TM50
User Manual

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 Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a MS50/TS50/TM50 series instrument.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
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.
Identification Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica
Geosystems authorised service workshop.

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Validity of this This manual applies to all MS50/TS50/TM50 instruments. Where there are differences
manual between the various models they are clearly described.

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Guide reference guide.
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TM50 to a basic level are contained in this User Manual.
User Manual Provides an overview of the system together with tech-
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Manual ware functions intended for technical specialists.
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 Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page

1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 7
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Laser Classification 10
1.6.1 General 10
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 10
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 11
1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer 13
1.6.5 Autofocus Capability of Telescope Camera 15
1.6.6 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 16
1.6.7 PowerSearch PS 17
1.6.8 Electronic Guide Light EGL 18
1.6.9 Laser Plummet 19
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 20
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 21
2 Description of the System 25
2.1 System Components 25
2.2 System Concept 28
2.2.1 Software Concept 28
2.2.2 Power Concept 29
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept 29
2.3 Container Contents 30
2.4 Instrument Components 34
3 User Interface 36
3.1 Keyboard 36
3.2 Operating Principles 37
3.3 Autofocus Capability of Telescope Camera 38
4 Operation 39
4.1 Setting Up the TPS Instrument 39
4.2 Setting Up SmartStation 40
4.3 Setting Up SmartPole 41
4.4 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle) 42
4.5 Setting up for Remote Control (with the TCPS29/30) 43
4.6 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 44
4.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer 45
4.8 Power Functions 48
4.9 Batteries 49
4.9.1 Operating Principles 49
4.9.2 Battery for the TS Instrument 49
4.9.3 Battery for SmartAntenna 50
4.10 Working with the Memory Device 52
4.11 LED Indicators 55
4.12 Guidelines for Correct Results 59

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 5 Check & Adjust 61
5.1 Overview 61
5.2 Preparation 62
5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c, ATR and tele camera) 63
5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 65
5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 66
5.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 67
5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 67
5.8 Servicing the Tripod 68
6 Care and Transport 69
6.1 Transport 69
6.2 Storage 69
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 70
6.4 Maintenance 70
7 Technical Data 71
7.1 Angle Measurement 71
7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 71
7.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors 73
7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) 74
7.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 75
7.6 Scanning 77
7.7 PowerSearch PS 78
7.8 Overview Camera 78
7.9 Telescope Camera 78
7.10 SmartStation 79
7.10.1 SmartStation Accuracy 79
7.10.2 SmartStation Dimensions 80
7.10.3 SmartAntenna Technical Data 82
7.11 Conformity to National Regulations 84
7.11.1 MS50/TS50/TM50 84
7.11.2 RadioHandle 85
7.11.3 GS08plus 86
7.11.4 GS12 87
7.11.5 GS14 88
7.11.6 GS15 89
7.11.7 Dangerous Goods Regulations 90
7.12 General Technical Data of the Instrument 91
7.13 Scale Correction 94
7.14 Reduction Formulas 97
8 Software Licence Agreement 99

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 1 Safety Directions
1.1 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 ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.

About Warning Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
Messages appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.

Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.

For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for iden-
tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.

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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
NOTICE
use which, if not avoided, may result in 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.

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 1.2 Definition of Use

Intended Use • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

• Measuring distances.
• Recording measurements.
• Capturing and recording images.
• Automatic target search, recognition and following.
• Visualising the aiming direction and vertical axis.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal
from GNSS satellites.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Computing with software.

Reasonably • Use of the product without instruction.

Foreseeable Misuse • Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with obvious damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
• Aiming directly into the sun.

1.3 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 areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.

1.4 Responsibilities

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

Person responsible The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
for the product • To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters or lasers are respected.

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 1.5 Hazards of Use

 CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has
been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use
and before and after important measurements.

 DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the
vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this
environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal-
lations and follow their instructions.

With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be
NOTICE
picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.

 CAUTION Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope func-
tions as a magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage inside the
product.
Precautions:
Do not point the product directly at the sun.

 WARNING During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions
around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.

 WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example
in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic.

 CAUTION If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is
subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be
damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

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  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.

 WARNING During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.

 WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

 WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metalized paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.

 WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to
the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.

 WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.

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 1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General

General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety
according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR
60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the person responsible for the product
and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.

 According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,

class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard
level.
 National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions
for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02).

1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors

General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.

Description Value
TS50/TM50 MS50
Wavelength 658 nm
Maximum average radiant power 0.34 mW 0.33 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps 700 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz 1.1 MHz
Beam divergance 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad

Labelling

005030_002 a) Laser beam

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 1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors

General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for
deliberate ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-
images, particularly under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser
class 3R products is limited because of:
a) unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam
alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b) inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation
(MPE)
c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible
radiation.

Description Value
TS50/TM50 MS50
Wavelength 658 nm
Maximum average radiant power 4.8 mW 1.7 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps 1.5 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz 2 MHz
Beam divergance 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard 44 m 21 m
Distance) @ 0.25s

 CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially
hazardous.
Precautions:
1) Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2) Do not direct the beam at other people.

 CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams
aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
1) Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.

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 Labelling

Laser Radiation
Avoid direct eye exposure
Class 3R Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 4.8 mW
 = 658 nm
tp = 1.5 ns

005031_002

Type: XX50 Art.No.:

Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
Power: 12-18V 40W max S.No.:
Leica Geosystems AG 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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 interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Pav = 1.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 1500ps

IEC 60825-1:2014

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 1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer

General The laser pointer built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the telescope objective.

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for
deliberate ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-
images, particularly under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser
class 3R products is limited because of:
a) unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam
alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b) inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation
(MPE)
c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible
radiation.

Description Value
TS50/TM50 MS50
Wavelength 658 nm
Maximum average radiant power 4.8 mW 1.7 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps 1.5 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz 2 MHz
Beam divergance 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard 44 m 21 m
Distance) @ 0.25s

 CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially
hazardous.
Precautions:
1) Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2) Do not direct the beam at other people.

 CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams
aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
1) Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.

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 Labelling

Laser Radiation
Avoid direct eye exposure
Class 3R Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 4.8 mW
 = 658 nm
tp = 1.5 ns

005031_002

Type: XX50 Art.No.:

Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
Power: 12-18V 40W max S.No.:
Leica Geosystems AG 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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 interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Pav = 1.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 1500ps

IEC 60825-1:2014

005032_002

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 1.6.5 Autofocus Capability of Telescope Camera

General The models TS50, TM50 I and MS50 of Leica Nova series contain a coaxial telescope
camera with autofocus capability.
When using the auto focus functions a visible laser beam may emerge from the tele-
scope (depending on the focussing mode).

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.

Description Value
TS50/TM50 I MS50
Wavelength 658 nm
Maximum average radiant power 0.37 mW 0.1 mW
Pulse duration 800 ps 1.5 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz Irregular packages
max. 670 kHz
Beam divergance 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad

Labelling

005030_002 a) Laser beam

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 1.6.6 Automatic Target Aiming ATR

General The Automatic Target Aiming built into the product produces an invisible laser beam
which emerges from the telescope objective.

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.

Description Value
TM50 TS50 MS50
Wavelength 785 nm
Maximum average radiant power 3 mW 4.4 mW
Pulse duration 17 ms
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 29 Hz 180 Hz
Beam divergance 11 mrad 25 mrad

Labelling

005030_002 a) Laser beam

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 1.6.7 PowerSearch PS

 This is only applicable for MS50 and TS50 I.

General The PowerSearch built into the product produces an invisible laser beam which
emerges from the front side of the telescope.

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.

Description Value
Wavelength 850 nm
Maximum average radiant power 11 mW
Pulse duration 20 ns, 40 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 24.4 kHz
Beam divergance 0.4 mrad x 700 mrad

Labelling

005033_002 a) Laser beam

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 1.6.8 Electronic Guide Light EGL

 This is only applicable for MS50 and TS50 I.

General The Electronic Guide Light built into the product produces a visible LED beam which
emerges from the front side of the telescope.

 The product described in this section, is excluded from the scope of IEC 60825-
1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”.
The product described in this section, is classified as exempt group in accord-
ance with IEC 62471 (2006-07) and does not pose any hazard provided that
the product is used and maintained in accordance with this user manual.

a
b

a) LED beam red

005034_002 b) LED beam yellow

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 1.6.9 Laser Plummet

General The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the bottom of the product.

The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"

These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate
staring into the beam. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images,
particularly under low ambient light conditions.

Description Value
Wavelength 640 nm
Maximum average radiant power 0.95 mW
Pulse duration 10 ms - cw
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 1 kHz
Beam divergance <1.5 mrad

 CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals.

Labelling

Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
Class 2 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 0.95 mW
 = 640 nm
b
a

005036_001

a) Laser beam
b) Exit for laser beam

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 1.7 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 electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.

 WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.

 CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.

 CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-

ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

 CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of elec-
tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products
may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

Radios or Digital Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
Cellular Phones

 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 also
affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone 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 radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.

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 1.8 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which 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 the 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 radio/TV technician for help.

 WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Labelling
MS50/TS50/TM50 Type: XX50 Art.No.:
Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
Power: 12-18V 40W max S.No.:
Leica Geosystems AG 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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 interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Pav = 1.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 1500ps

IEC 60825-1:2014

005032_002

Labelling
GS08plus, GS12

005039_001

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 Labelling GS14

008606_001

Labelling GS15

008607_001

FCC Labelling
GEB242

008682_001

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 Labelling Internal
Battery GEB212,
GEB222

008611_001

008610_001

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 Labelling RH16
RadioHandle

008612_001

RH17

008613_001

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 2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components

Main components
MS50/TS50/TM50

CS15

004450_001

Component Description
MS50/TS50/TM50 • an instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing
data.
• comprised of various models with a range of accuracy
classes.
• integrated with an add-on GNSS system to form Smart-
Station.
• combined with a CS field controller to conduct remote
control surveys.
• connected with LGO to view, exchange and manage data.
CS field controller A multi-purpose field controller enabling the remote control
of MS50/TS50/TM50.
LGO/Infinity An office software consisting of a suite of standard and
extended programs for the viewing, exchange and manage-
ment of data.

Terms and The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual:
abbreviations
Term Description
RCS Remote Control Surveying
EDM Electronic Distance Measurement
EDM refers to the laser distancer incorporated into the
instrument which enables distance measurement.
Two measuring modes are available:
• Prism mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances to prisms. On the TS50/TM50, it incorporates
the LO mode to measure extended distances to prisms.
On the MS50, the STD mode is used for the whole
distance range including extended distance prisms.
• Any surface mode. This mode refers to the ability to
measure distances without prisms.
PinPoint PinPoint refers to the Reflectorless EDM technology which
enables an increased measuring range with a smaller laser
spot size. Two options are available: R1000 and R2000.
EGL Electronic Guide Light

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 Term Description
An EGL fitted to an instrument assists with prism targeting.
It consists of two differently coloured flashing lights located
in the instrument telescope housing. The person holding the
prism can align themselves into the line-of-sight of the
instrument.
ATR Automated Target Aiming.
ATR refers to the instrument sensor which enables the auto-
matic target aiming to a prism.
Autofocus Instruments equipped with autofocus offer an automatic
focussing of the telescope optics.
Automated Instruments fitted with Target aiming are referred to as Auto-
mated.
Target aiming refers to the instrument sensor which enables
the automatic target aiming to a prism.
Three automation modes are available with Target aiming:
• Manual: no Target aiming - no automation and no lock.
• Automatic: automatic target aiming to a prism.
• LOCK: automatic tracking of an already targeted prism.
Telescope camera The camera is coaxially located in the instruments telescope
using the 30x magnification of the telescope optics.
Overview camera The overview camera is located in the upper part of the tele-
scope housing and has a fixed focus without optical magnifi-
cation.
PowerSearch PowerSearch refers to the instrument sensor which enables
the automatic rapid finding of a prism.
SmartStation A Leica Nova TPS instrument integrated with an add-on GNSS
system, comprising hardware and software components,
forms a SmartStation.
Components of a SmartStation include a SmartAntenna and
a SmartAntenna Adapter.
A SmartStation provides an additional instrument setup
method for determining instrument station coordinates.
The GNSS principles and functionality of a SmartStation
derive from the principles and functionality of Leica Viva
GNSS instruments.
SmartAntenna SmartAntenna with integrated Bluetooth is a component of
a SmartStation. It can also be used independently on a pole
with a CS10/CS15 field controller. Models compatible with a
MS50/TS50/TM50 instrument are
GS08plus/GS12/GS14/GS15. Where there are differences
between the various models they are clearly described.
RadioHandle A component of RCS is the RH16/RH17 RadioHandle. It is an
instrument carry handle with an integrated radio modem
with attached antenna.
Communication side Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD
cover card slot, USB port, WLAN and integrated RadioHandle is
standard for a MS50/TS50/TM50 instrument and a compo-
nent of a SmartStation. In combination with the RH16/RH17
RadioHandle, it is also a component of RCS.

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 Instrument models

TM50 I
R1000

R1000

R1000

R2000
TS50 I
Model

MS50
TM50
Angle measurement    
Distance measurement to prism    
Distance measurement to any surface (reflectorless)    
Motorised    
Automatic Target Aiming (long range)   - -
Automatic Target Aiming - -  
Lock - -  
PowerSearch (PS) - -  
Overview camera -   
Telescope camera -   
Scanning - - - 
RS232 and USB interface    
SD card and USB stick as storage device    
Bluetooth    
WLAN    
Internal Flash Memory (1 GB)    
Hotshoe interface for RadioHandle    
Guide Light (EGL) - -  
Autofocus -   
Uninterruptible electronic power supply due to internal    
charging functionality

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 2.2 System Concept
2.2.1 Software Concept

Description All instruments use the same software concept.

Software for TS
Software type Description
models
TS firmware This important software covers all functions of the instru-
(TS_xx.fw) ment.
The applications Survey and Setup are integrated into the
firmware and cannot be deleted.
The English language is integrated into the firmware and
cannot be deleted.
Language software Numerous languages are available for the TS instruments.
(SYS_LANG.sxx) This software is also referred to as system language.
The English language is the default language. One language is
chosen as the active language.
Applications Many optional survey-specific applications are available for
(xx.axx) the TS instruments.
Some of the applications are activated freely and require no
licence key, and others require purchasing and are only acti-
vated with a licence key.
Applications requiring an activation run for a 180 days trial
period without prior activation.
Customised applica- Customised software, specific to user requirements, can be
tions developed using the GeoC++ development kit in addition to
(xx.axx) run Windows CE-based applications if GeoCOM robotics
licence is available. Information on the GeoC++ development
environment is available on request from a Leica Geosystems
representative.

Software upload
 Uploading software can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least 75%
full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the battery during the
upload process.

Software for Description

All TS models The SmartWorx Viva is stored in the flash RAM of the TS
instrument.
Software update instructions
• Download the most recent TS firmware file from
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Intro-
duction".
• Connect the TS instrument to your PC. Refer to "4.7
Connecting to a Personal Computer".
• Copy the TS firmware file onto a folder system on the
Leica SD card.
• Start the TS instrument. In SmartWorx Viva select
User\Tools & other utilities\Load firmware & Apps. Select
Object to transfer: Firmware.
• A message will appear when the upload is complete.

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 2.2.2 Power Concept

General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to
ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.

Power Options
Model Power supply
All instrument types Internally by GEB242 battery, OR
Externally by GEV219 cable and GEB371 battery.
If an external power supply is connected and the internal
battery is inserted, then the external power is used for the
standard setting. It is possible to configure the main power
source to either internal battery or external power supply. If
both power sources are available the internal battery serves as
an uninterruptible electronic power supply due to internal
charging functionality of the internal battery.
SmartAntenna Internally via GEB212 battery fitted into the antenna.

2.2.3 Data Storage Concept

Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card or internal
memory. For data transfer an USB stick can also be used.

Memory device SD card: All instruments have an SD card slot fitted as standard. An
SD card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity:
1 GB and 8 GB.
USB stick: All instruments have a USB port fitted as standard.
Internal memory: All instruments have an internal memory fitted as
standard. Available capacity: 1 GB.

 While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends to only use
Leica SD cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can
occur while using a non-Leica card.

 Unplugging connecting cables or removing the SD card or USB stick during the meas-
urement can cause loss of data. Only remove the SD card or USB stick or unplug
connecting cables when the TS instrument is switched off.

Transfer Data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "4.7 Connecting to a Personal
Computer".

 SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other
PC card drives can require an adaptor.

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 2.3 Container Contents

Container for a
MS50/TS50/TM50 b j
and accessories
c k

l
d

f k

m
h

n
i
n
005250_002

a) Cover for eyepiece

b) Cover for objective
c) SD card and cover
d) MS1 industrial 1 GB USB memory stick
e) Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece
f) Stylus
g) Instrument with tribrach and standard handle or RadioHandle
h) GFZ3 or GOK6 diagonal eyepiece
i) Manuals and USB documentation card
j) Protective cover for instrument, sunshade for objective lens and cleaning cloth
k) Container straps
l) Room for standard handle
m) GEV234 Data transfer cable
n) GEB242 battery

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 Container for a
GS14/GS15/
b i
GS08plus
SmartPole/
c j
SmartStation and
accessories p
art 1 of 2
k
d

g m
h n
009335_001

a) GHT63 pole holder clamp

b) Allen key and adjustment tool
c) GAD33 antenna arm
d) Field controller with GHT62 holder
e) GAD108 antenna arm
f) Manuals and USB documentation card
g) GPR121 circular prism PRO or GZT4 target plate for GPH1 and GPH1 prism holder
with GPR1 circular prism
h) GAD109 QN-TNC Adapter
i) GAT25 radio antenna
j) Stylus
k) GEB212 or GEB331 batteries
l) SLXX RTK modem
m) GS14/GS15/GS08plus antenna
n) SD card and cover

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 Container for a
GS14/GS15/ e
GS08plus
SmartPole/ b
f
SmartStation and
accessories
part 2 of 2
c

d g

009337_001 j

a) Cables
b) GRZ101 mini prism and GAD103 adapter
c) GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas
d) GKL311 charger
e) GRZ4 or GRZ122 prism
f) Standard handle or RadioHandle
g) GAD110 adapter for GS14/GS15/GS08plus antenna
h) GAD31 screw to stub adapter
i) Mini prism spike
j) GMP101 mini prism

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 Container for TPS a
Robotic Pole Setup,
b
Small Size
c
j
d

k
e

g
l
h
i m
009338_001

a) Manuals and USB documentation card

b) GAT25 radio antenna
c) Mini prism spike
d) GRZ4 or GRZ122 prism
e) SD card and cover
f) Adjustment tool and allen key
g) GRZ101 mini prism and GAD103 adapter
h) GEB331 battery
i) GHT63 pole holder clamp
j) Tip for mini pole
k) GLI115 clip-on bubble for GLS115 mini prism pole
l) Field controller and GHT66 holder
m) Stylus

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 2.4 Instrument Components

Instrument A MS50/TS50 instrument is shown.

components
part 1 of 2 a b a c de f ghi j

a) Autofocus button
b) Servofocus drive
c) Carry handle
d) Optical sight
e) Telescope with EDM, ATR and, if available,
camera sensors. For MS50/TS50 also EGL and
PS.
f) EGL, for MS50/TS50
g) Overview camera, for MS50/TS50/TM50 I
h) PowerSearch, transmitter, for MS50/TS50
i) PowerSearch, receiver, for MS50/TS50
j) Coaxial optics for angle and distance measure-
ments, telescope camera and exit port for
visible laser beam for distance measurement
k) Loud speaker
l) Horizontal drive
m) User defined SmartKey
n) Vertical drive
k l mno p o) SD card and USB stick compartment
004451_001 p) Tribrach footscrew

Instrument
components
qr
part 2 of 2

q) Interchangeable eyepiece
r) Circular level
s) Stylus for touch screen
t) Battery compartment
u) Vertical drive
v) Tribrach securing screw
s t u vw x w) Screen
004452_001 x) Keyboard; for TM50 second keyboard optional

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 Communication side
cover

a
b
c a) Compartment lid
b) SD card port
004453_001 c) USB host port for USB stick

Instrument a
components for
SmartStation
e d
b c

f f f h
g g g g

004454_001

a) GS15 SmartAntenna
b) GS14 SmartAntenna
c) GS08plus SmartAntenna
d) GS12 SmartAntenna
e) RTK slot-in device
f) GAD110 SmartAntenna Adapter
g) Communication side cover
h) GAD104 SmartAntenna Adapter

Instrument
components for
RCS
a

a) RadioHandle
004455_001 b) Communication side cover

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 3 User Interface
3.1 Keyboard

Keyboard
MS50/TS50/TM50
a bc d eb

f
g
h

004456_001 mlk j i
a) Function keys F1 - F6 h) ENTER
b) Function keys F7 - F12 i) Arrow keys
c) ± key j) OK
d) Alphanumeric keys k) Fn
e) Backspace l) ON/OFF
f) Favourites m) Home
g) ESC

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 Keys
Key Function
Function keys Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom
F1-F6 of the screen when the screen is activated.
Function keys User definable keys to execute chosen commands or
F7-F12 access chosen screens.
Alphanumeric keys To type letters and numbers.

Esc Leaves the current screen without storing any changes.

Fn Switches between the first and second level of function

keys.
Enter Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
menu / dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.
ON/OFF If the instrument is already off: Turns on the instrument
when held for 2 s.
If the instrument is already on: Turns to Power Options
menu when held for 2 s.
Favourites Goes to a favourites menu.

Home Switches to the SmartWorx Viva Main Menu.

Switches to the Windows CE Start Menu when pressing
Fn at the same time.
Arrow keys Move the focus on the screen.

OK Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical

menu / dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.

3.2 Operating Principles

Keyboard and The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with
Touch Screen supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the
only difference lies in the way information is selected and entered.
Operation by keyboard
Information is selected and entered using the keys. Refer to "3.1 Keyboard" for a
detailed description of the keys on the keyboard and their function.
Operation by touch screen
Information is selected and entered on the screen using the supplied stylus.

Operation Description
To select an item Tap on the item.
To start the edit mode in editable fields Tap on the editable field.
To highlight an item or parts of it for Drag the supplied stylus from the left to
editing the right.
To accept data entered into an editable Tap on the screen outside of the editable
field and exit the edit mode field.
To open a context-sensitive menu Tap on the item and hold for 2 s.

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 3.3 Autofocus Capability of Telescope Camera

Functionality The autofocus button is located on the side cover.

Action Function
Pressing 1x A single autofocus is executed. The autofocus is related
to the selected EDM mode (prism or non-prism meas-
urements).
Pressing 2x The refocus is executed. Based on the actual focus lense
position, a refocus is performed. A refocus does a small
movement of the focussing lense to find the best focus
position.
Holding for 2 sec The continuous autofocus is started. By pressing the
button again or by turing the servofocus wheel, the
continuous autofocus is stopped.

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 4 Operation
4.1 Setting Up the TPS Instrument

Instrument setup
step-by-step 7
2

1 5
1 5 4

1 5

TS_064

Step Description

 Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures
around the instrument.
1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position
the tripod over the marked ground point, centring it as well as possible.
2. Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod.
3. Turn on the instrument by pressing . Select Main Menu/Instrument/TPS
settings/Level bubble & compensator to activate the laser plummet and
electronic level.
4. Move the tripod legs (1) and use the tribrach footscrews (6) to centre the
plummet (4) over the ground point.
5. Adjust the tripod legs to level the circular level (7).
6. By using the electronic level, turn the tribrach footscrews (6) to level the
instrument precisely.
7. Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (4) by shifting the
tribrach on the tripod plate (2).
8. Repeat steps 6. and 7. until the required accuracy is achieved.

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 4.2 Setting Up SmartStation

SmartStation setup
step-by-step

000605_003

Step Description
1. Place the GAD110 adapter for the GS15/GS14/GS08plus antenna onto the
instrument by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push
buttons.
For GS08plus: In addition to the GAD110 adapter, the GAD113 adapter is
required.
Place the GAD104 adapter for the GS12 antenna onto the instrument by
simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons.

 Ensure that the interface connection on the underside of the adapter is on

the same side as the Communication side cover.

000606_003

Step Description
2. Place the GS15/GS14/GS12/GS08plus antenna onto the adapter by simulta-
neously pressing and holding-in the two press clips.

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 4.3 Setting Up SmartPole

SmartPole setup
using GS15/GS14 b i
a c j
d d k a) GS14 instrument
b) GS15 instrument
e e c) RTK slot-in device
d) GRZ122 360° prism
f f
l e) CTR radio cap
g g f) Field controller
g) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
h) GLS31 pole with snap-lock
positions
h h i) RadioHandle
j) Communication side cover,
integrated
k) Instrument
003240_002 l) Tripod

SmartPole setup
using GS12
a g

b h
i

j
c a) GS12 instrument
d b) GRZ122 360° prism
e c) CTR radio cap
f d) GLS12 cm/GLS12F ft pole
with snap-lock positions
e) Field controller
f) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
g) RadioHandle
h) Communication side cover,
integrated
i) Instrument
TS_147 j) Tripod

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 4.4 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle)

Setup for remote

control with f
RadioHandle a
g
h

i
c
c
d a) 360° prism
e b) Prism pole
c) CTR radio cap
d) Field controller
e) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
f) RadioHandle
g) Communication side cover
h) Instrument
TS_144 i) Tripod

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 4.5 Setting up for Remote Control (with the TCPS29/30)

Setup for remote

control with
TCPS29/30 a f

b g

h
c
d a) 360° prism
i
b) Prism pole
e
c) CTR radio cap
j
d) CS15 field controller
e) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
f) Instrument
g) Tripod
h) TCPS29/30
i) External battery
TS_145 j) Y-cable

Mounting Base
Step Description
Radio to Tripod
Step-by-Step 1. The GHT43 tripod adapter is used to mount the TCPS29/30 to all Leica
standard tripods, and to optimise the radio transmission performance.
Attach the TCPS29/30 to the adapter and then attach the adapter to the
tripod leg.
2. Adjust the angle of TCPS29/30 until it is vertical.
3. Adjust the location of the adapter on the tripod leg so that there are no
metallic objects in the horizontal plane around the antenna.

 Metallic objects near the antenna disturb radio transmissions.

4.
 To achieve the best performance
from the TCPS29/30, mount it in a
vertical position on the tripod leg,
approximately 30 cm from the top.

 If the adapter is no longer able to

retain its angle position, the adjust-
cm

ment bolt at the hinge can be tight-

~ 30

ened slightly.

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 4.6 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole

Components of the The GHT62 holder consists of some components, as shown in the diagram.
GHT62 holder GHT63 clamp
d
a) Plastic sleeve
e
b) Pole clamp
c) Clamp bolt
f GHT62 holder
d) Locking pin
g e) Top clip
a h f) Mounting plate (extendable)
b i g) Bottom clip
c h) Tightening screw
i) Mounting arm
TS_058

Fixing the field

Step Description
controller and
GHT62 to a pole
step-by-step
 If you use the CS15 field controller, extend the mounting plate of the holder
first.


1.
For an aluminium pole, fit the plastic sleeve to the pole clamp.
Insert the pole into the clamp hole.
2. Attach the holder to the clamp using the clamp bolt.
3. Adjust the angle and the height of the holder on the pole to a comfortable
position.
4. Tighten the clamp with the clamp bolt.
5. Before the field controller is
placed onto the mounting plate,
ensure that the locking pin is put
into the unlocked position. To
unlock the locking pin, push the
locking pin to the left.

TS_055

6. Hold the field controller above the holder and lower the end of the field
controller into the mounting plate.
7. Apply slight pressure in a downward direction and then
lower the top part of the field controller until the unit is
clicked into the holder. The guides of the mounting plate
aid in this action.

TS_056

8. After the field controller is placed

onto the mounting plate, ensure
that the locking pin is put into the
locked position. To lock the
locking pin, push the locking pin
to the right.

TS_054

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 Detaching the field
Step Description
controller from a
pole step-by-step 1. Unlock the locking pin by pushing the locking pin to the left of the mounting
plate.
2. Place palm over the top of the field controller until fingers grip the bar of
the holder underneath.
3. Push from the top of the field controller toward the bar of the holder.
4. While in this position, lift the top of the field
controller from the holder.
1 2

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4.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer

 Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile
Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Micro-
soft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-
based pocket PC to communicate.

Install Leica Viva

Step Description
USB drivers
1. Start the PC.
2. Insert the Leica Viva Series USB card.
3. Run the SetupViva&GR_USB_XX.exe to install the drivers necessary for
Leica Viva devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the oper-
ating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files
following:
• SetupViva&GR_USB_32bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe

4.
 The setup has to be run only once for all Leica Viva devices.
The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers
window appears.

 Ensure that all Leica Viva devices are disconnected from your PC
before you continue!
5. Next>.
6. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
7. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC.

 For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating

system: If not already installed, Windows Mobile Device Center will
be installed additionally.
8. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.
9. Check I have read the instructions and click Finish to exit the wizard.

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 Connect USB cable 3
to computer for the
first time step-by-
step

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Step Description
1. Start the computer.
2. Plug the GEV234 or GEV261 cable into the lemo-port on the instrument.
3. Turn on the TPS instrument.
4. Plug the GEV234 or GEV261 cable into the USB port of the computer. The
Found New Hardware Wizard starts up automatically.
5. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
6. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for Remote NDIS based LGS TS Device will be installed on your
computer
7. Finish.
8. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up automatically a second time.
9. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
10. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for LGS TS USB Device will be installed on your computer.
11. Finish.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:
12. Run the ActiveSync installation program if not already installed.
13. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system:
14. Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not start
automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.

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 Connect to 3
computer via USB
cable step-by-step

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Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Plug the GEV234 or GEV261 cable into TS instrument.
3. Turn on the TS instrument.
4. Plug the GEV234 or GEV261 cable into the USB port of the computer.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:

 ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatically,

start ActiveSync. If not already installed, run the ActiveSync installa-
tion program.
5. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
6. Click Explore in ActiveSync.

 The folders on the TS instrument are displayed under Mobile

Devices. The folders of the data storage device can be found in
either of the following folders:
• Leica Geosystems\SmartWorx Viva
• SD Card
• USB memory device
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system:

 Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not

start automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.

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 4.8 Power Functions

Turning TS Press and hold power key ( ) for 2 s.

instrument on
 TS Instrument must have a power supply.

Turning TS Press and hold power key ( ) for 5 s.

instrument off
 TS instrument must be on.

 For instruments setup in permanent installations with external power sources,

for example monitoring, ensure external power remains available until the
instrument has successfully completed the power down process.

Power Options Press and hold power key ( ) for 2 s to open Power Options menu.
menu
 Instrument must be on.

Option Description
Turn off Turn TS instrument off.
Stand-by Put TS instrument into stand-by mode.

 In stand-by mode, the TS instrument shuts

down and reduces power consumption.
Rebooting from stand-by mode is quicker
than a cold start after turning off.
Lock keyboard Locks the keyboard. Option turns to Unlock
keyboard.
Turn off touch screen Disables touch screen. Option turns to Turn on
touch screen.
Reset... Performs one of the following options:
• Restart (restarts Windows CE)
• Reset Windows CE (resets Windows CE and
communication settings to factory defaults)
• Reset installed software (resets settings of all
installed software)
• Reset Windows CE and installed software
(resets Windows CE and settings of all installed
software)

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 4.9 Batteries
4.9.1 Operating Principles

First-time Use / • The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time.
Charging Batteries • The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0°C to +40°C/ +32°F to
+104°F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging the batteries at a low
ambient temperature of +10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible.
• It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers
recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the
temperature is too high.
• For Li-Ion batteries, a single refreshing cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying
out a refreshing cycle when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a
Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery capacity
available.

Operation / • The batteries can be operated from -20°C to +55°C/-4°F to +131°F.

Discharging • Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating
temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.

4.9.2 Battery for the TS Instrument

Change battery
step-by-step

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Step Description
1. Face the instrument so that the vertical drive screw is on the left. The
battery compartment is below the vertical drive. Turn the knob to the
vertical position, opening the lid of the battery compartment.
2. Pull out the battery housing.
3. Pull the battery from the battery housing.
4. A pictogram of the battery is displayed at the backside of the battery
housing. This pictogram is a visual aid to assist in placing the battery
correctly.
5. Place the battery into the battery housing, ensuring that the contacts are
facing outward. Click the battery into position.
6. Place the battery housing into the battery compartment. Push the battery
housing in until it fits completely into the battery compartment.
7. Turn the knob to lock the battery compartment. Ensure that the knob is
returned to its original horizontal position.

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 4.9.3 Battery for SmartAntenna

Change Battery
Step-by-step 3a 3b
(GS14) 1
4b
4c
5

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4a

Step Description


1.
The battery is inserted in the bottom part of the instrument.
Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the
arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. To remove the battery, push the battery slightly upwards and at the same
time pull out the bottom part of the battery. This releases the battery from
its fixed position.
4. To insert the battery, slide the battery into the cover of the battery
compartment with the battery contacts facing upwards. Push the battery
downwards so that it locks into position.
5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment.
6. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock
symbol.

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 Change Battery
Step-by-Step 3a 3b
(GS15)
4b
4c
6

4a
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Step Description


1.
The batteries are inserted in the bottom part of the instrument.
Push the slide fastener of one of the battery compartments in the direction
of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover
of the battery compartment.
4. Push the battery upwards so that it locks into position.
5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment.
6. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock
symbol.

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 4.10 Working with the Memory Device

 •
•
Keep the card dry.
Use it only within the specified temperature range.
• Do not bend the card.
• Protect the card from direct impacts.

 Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage
to the card.

Insert and remove

Step Description
an SD card
step-by-step  The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the
Communication side cover of the instrument.
1. Press the button on the side of the Communication
side cover to unlock the communication compart-
ment.


2.
The lid opens automatically.
Slide the SD card firmly into the SD slot until it
2
clicks into position.

 The card must be held with the contacts at

the top and facing toward the instrument. (4)


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Do not force the card into the slot.

3. Close the lid by pushing the door down. Push the
door on the marked part in the middle of the door.
4. To remove the SD card, open the lid of the commu-
nication compartment and gently press on the top
of the card to release it from the slot.

Insert and remove a

Step Description
USB stick
step-by-step  The USB stick is inserted into the USB host port
inside the Communication side cover of the instru-
ment.
1. Press the button on the side of the Communication
side cover to unlock the communication compart-
ment.
2a

2b

(4)
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
2.
The lid opens automatically.
Slide the USB stick with the Leica logo facing you firmly into the USB host
port until it clicks into position.

3.
 Do not force the USB stick into the port.
Close the lid by pushing the door down. Push the door on the marked part
in the middle of the door.
4. To remove the USB stick, open the lid of the compartment and slide the USB
stick out of the port.

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 Insert a microSD 4a
card into GS14
1
step-by-step

3
4a

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Step Description

 Removing the microSD card while the GS14 is turned on can cause loss of
data. Only remove the microSD card or unplug connecting cables when the
GS14 is switched off.

 The microSD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment of
the instrument.
1. Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the
arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. Press the latch of the SIM/microSD card cover and remove the cover.
4. Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot until
it clicks into position.
5. Insert the SIM/microSD card cover to cover slot.
6. Insert the cover over the battery compartment.
7. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock
symbol.

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 Insert and Remove 3a
an SD Card into
GS15 Step-by-Step

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Step Description

 The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment 1 of the
instrument.
1. Push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the direction of the
arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from battery compartment 1.
3. Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position.

 Do not force the card into the slot. The card should be held with the
contacts upwards and facing the slot.

 To remove the card, push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the
direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and remove the cover.
Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot. Remove the
SD card.
4. Insert the cover into battery compartment 1.
5. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock
symbol.

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 4.11 LED Indicators

LED indicators Description

The GS08plus/GS12 instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the
basic instrument status.

Diagram
ab c a b c

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a) Tracking LED (TRK)

b) Bluetooth LED (BT)
c) Power LED (PWR)

Description of the LEDs

IF the is THEN
TRK LED off No satellites are tracked.
flashing green Less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not
yet available.
green Enough satellites are tracked to compute a position.
red GS08plus/GS12 instrument is initialising.
BT LED green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting.
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
blue Bluetooth has connected.
flashing blue Data is being transferred.
GS12 PWR off Power is off.
LED
green Power is okay.
flashing green Power is low. The remaining time for which enough
power is available depends on the type of survey, the
temperature and the age of the battery.
GS08plus off Power is off.
PWR LED
green Power is 100% - 20%.
red Power is 20% - 5%.
flashing red Power is low (<5%).
The remaining time for which enough power is avail-
able depends on the type of survey, the temperature
and the age of the battery.

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 LED Indicators Description
The GS14 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic
instrument status.
Diagram

a b c de f

a) Bluetooth LED
b) Storage LED
c) Power LEDs
d) Position LED
e) RTK Base LED
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LED Indicators on Description

GS15 The GS15 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument
status.

Diagram
ab cd ef

a) Bluetooth LED
b) Storage LED
c) Position LED
d) Power LEDs
e) RTK Base LED
008659_001 f) RTK Rover LED

Description of the LEDs

IF the is THEN
Bluetooth green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for
LED connecting.
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
blue Bluetooth has connected.
Storage LED off no SD card is inserted or GS15 is switched off.
green SD card is inserted but no raw data is being
logged.
flashing green raw data is being logged.
flashing yellow raw data is being logged but only 10% memory
left.
flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5% memory
left.
red SD card is full, no raw data is being logged.
fast flashing red no SD card is inserted but GS15 is configured to
log raw data.

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 IF the is THEN
Position LED off no satellites are tracked or GS15 is switched off.
flashing yellow less than four satellites are tracked, a position is
not yet available.
yellow a navigated position is available.
flashing green a code-only position is available.
green a fixed RTK position is available.
Power LED off battery is not connected, flat or GS15 is switched
(active off.
battery*1)
green power is 40% - 100%.
yellow power is 20% - 40%. The remaining time for
which enough power is available depends on the
type of survey, the temperature and the age of
the battery.
red power is 5% - 20%.
fast flashing red power is low (<5%).
Power LED off battery is not connected, flat or the GS15 is
(passive switched off.
battery*2)
flashing green power is 40% - 100%. LED is green for 1 s every
10 s.
flashing yellow power is 20% - 40%. LED is yellow for 1 s every
10 s.
flashing red power is less than 20%. LED is red for 1 s every
10 s.
RTK Rover off GS15 is in RTK base mode or GS15 is switched
LED off.
green GS15 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being
received at the interface of the communication
device.
flashing green GS15 is in rover mode. RTK data is being received
at the interface of the communication device.
RTK Base LED off GS15 is in RTK rover mode or GS15 is switched
off.
green GS15 is in RTK base mode. No RTK data is being
passed to the RX/TX interface of the communica-
tion device.
flashing green GS15 is in RTK base mode. Data is being passed
to the RX/TX interface of the communication
device.
*1 The battery, which currently powers the GS15 GNSS instrument.
*2 Other batteries, which are inserted or connected but are not currently power the
GS15 GNSS instrument.

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 LED Indicators on Description
RadioHandle The RadioHandle has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic
RadioHandle status.
Diagram of the LED Indicators

ab cd

a) Power LED
b) Link LED
c) Data Transfer LED
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Description of the LED Indicators

IF the is THEN
Power LED off power is off.
green power is on.
Link LED off no radio link to field controller.
red radio link to field controller.
Data Transfer LED off no data transfer to/from field controller.
green or green data transfer to/from field controller.
flashing
Mode LED off data mode.
red configuration mode.

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 4.12 Guidelines for Correct Results

Distance
measurement

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When measurements are being made using the red laser EDM, the results can be influ-
enced by objects passing between the EDM and the intended target surface. This
occurs because reflectorless measurements are made to the first surface returning
sufficient energy to allow the measurement to take place. For example, if the intended
target surface is the surface of a building, but a vehicle passes between the EDM and
the target surface as the measurement is triggered, the measurement may be made
to the side of the vehicle. The result is the distance to the vehicle, not to the surface
of the building.
If using the long range measurement mode (> 1000 m, > 3300 ft) to prisms, and an
object passes within 30 m of the EDM as the measurement is triggered, the distance
measurement may be similarly effected due to the strength of the laser signal.

 Very short distances can also be measured reflectorless in Prism mode to well
reflecting natural targets. The distances are corrected with the additive constant
defined for the active reflector.

 CAUTION Due to laser safety regulations and measuring accuracy, using the Long Range Reflec-
torless EDM is only allowed to prisms that are more than 1000 m (3300 ft) away.

 Accurate measurements to prisms should be made in Prism mode.

 When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is
in the beam path at that moment. If a temporary obstruction, for example a passing
vehicle, heavy rain, fog or snow is between the instrument and the point to be meas-
ured, the EDM may measure to the obstruction.

 Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultaneously to avoid
getting mixed return signals.

ATR/lock Instruments equipped with an ATR sensor permit automatic angle and distance meas-
urements to prisms. The prism is sighted with the optical sight. After initiating a
distance measurement, the instrument sights the prism centre automatically. Vertical
and horizontal angles and the distance are measured to the centre of the prism. The
lock mode enables the instrument to follow a moving prism.

 As with all other instrument errors, the collimation error of the automatic aiming must
be redetermined periodically. Refer to "5 Check & Adjust" about checking and
adjusting instruments.

 When a measurement is triggered while the prism is still moving, distance and angle
measurements may not be made for the same position and coordinates may vary.

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  If the prism location is changed too quickly, the target may be lost. Make sure that the
speed does not exceed the figure given in the technical data.

Motorised Unstable instrument setup conditions or small vibrations of the instrument resulting
Positioning from heavy traffic or construction activities in the vicinity of the instrument may lead
to an abandonment of the instrument’s positioning before the final position is
reached. Ensure that the instrument setup is stable, especially if steep sightings are
necessary. If an incomplete positioning is indicated check the position deviation and
repeat the according positioning command.

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 5 Check & Adjust
5.1 Overview

Description Leica Geosystems instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to the best
possible quality. Quick temperature changes, shock or stress can cause deviations and
decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjust
the instrument from time to time. This check and adjust can be done in the field by
running through specific measurement procedures. The procedures are guided and
must be followed carefully and precisely as described in the following chapters. Some
other instrument errors and mechanical parts can be adjusted mechanically.

Electronic The following instrument errors can be checked and adjusted electronically:
adjustment l, t Compensator longitudinal and transversal index errors
i Vertical index error, related to the standing axis
c Horizontal collimation error, also called line of sight error
a Tilting axis error
ATR ATR zero point error for Hz and V - option
Telescope camera Telescope camera zero point error, relation between principal
point of telescope camera and crosshair in telescope in Hz and V
- option
If the compensator and the horizontal corrections are activated in the instrument
configuration, every angle measured in the daily work is corrected automatically .
Check whether the tilt correction and the horizontal correction are turned on.
The results are displayed as errors but used with the opposite sign as corrections
when applied to measurements.

View current To view the adjustment errors currently used, select Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
adjustment errors to open the Check & Adjust Wizard. Select the option View the current values.

Mechanical The following instrument parts can be adjusted mechanically:

Adjustment • Circular level on instrument and tribrach
• Optical plummet - option on tribrach
• Allen screws on tripod

Precise To get precise measurements in the daily work, it is important:

Measurements • To check and adjust the instrument from time to time.
• To take high precision measurements during the check and adjust procedures.
• To measure targets in two faces. Some of the instrument errors are eliminated by
averaging the angles from both faces.

 During the manufacturing process, the instrument errors are carefully determined and
set to zero. As mentioned above, these errors can change and it is highly recom-
mended to redetermine them in the following situations:
• Before the first use
• Before every high precision survey
• After rough or long transportation
• After long working periods
• After long storage periods
• If the temperature difference between current environment and the temperature
at the last calibration is more than 20°C

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 Summary of errors
Instrument error Effects Effects Elimination Automatically
to be adjusted
Hz V with two face corrected with
electronically
measurement proper adjustment
c - Line of sight error  -  
a - Tilting axis error  -  
l - Compensator index error -   
t - Compensator index error  -  
i - Vertical index error -   
ATR Collimation error   - 
Co-axial camera collimation    
error

5.2 Preparation

 Before determining the instrument errors, the instrument has to be

levelled using the electronic level.
The tribrach, the tripod and the underground should be stable and secure
from vibrations or other disturbances.

 The instrument should be protected from direct sunlight to avoid thermal

warming.
It is also recommended to avoid strong heat shimmer and air turbulence.
The best conditions are early in the morning or with overcast sky.

 Before starting to work, the instrument has to become acclimatised to the ambient
temperature. Approximately two minutes per °C of temperature difference from
storage to working environment, but at least 15 min, should be taken into account.

 Even after adjustment of the ATR, the crosshairs may not be positioned exactly on the
centre of the prism after an ATR measurement has been completed. This outcome is
a normal effect. To speed up the ATR measurement, the telescope is normally not
positioned exactly on the centre of the prism. These small deviations/ATR offsets, are
calculated individually for each measurement and corrected electronically. This means
that the horizontal and vertical angles are corrected twice: first by the determined ATR
errors for Hz and V, and then by the individual small deviations of the current aiming.

Next Step
IF the task is to THEN
adjust a combination of Refer to "5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c, ATR and
instrument errors tele camera)".
adjust the tilting axis Refer to "5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a)".
adjust the circular level Refer to "5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instru-
ment and Tribrach".
adjust the laser/optical Refer to "5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the
plummet Instrument".
adjust the tripod Refer to "5.8 Servicing the Tripod".

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 5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c, ATR and tele camera)

Description The combined adjustment procedure determines the following instrument errors in
one process:
l, t Compensator longitudinal and transversal index errors
i Vertical index error, related to the standing axis
c Horizontal collimation error, also called line of sight error
ATR Hz ATR zero point error for horizontal angle - option
ATR V ATR zero point error for vertical angle - option
Telescope camera Hz Telescope camera zero point error for horizontal angle -
option
Telescope camera V Telescope camera zero point error for vertical angle - option

Combined The following table explains the most common settings.

adjustment
procedure Step Description
step-by-step 1. Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
2. Check & Adjust Wizard
Select the option: Check & adjust the compensator, index error, line of
sight error, automatic target aiming & telescope camera
3. Next
4. Face I measurement
If Calibrate the automatic target aiming is checked and an ATR is available,
the adjustment will include the determination of the ATR Hz and V adjust-
ment errors.

 Use a clean Leica standard prism as the target. Do not use a 360°
prism.
If Calibrate the telescope camera is checked and a telescope camera is
available, the adjustment includes the determination of the telescope
camera zero point.

 Use a clean Leica standard prism as the target. Do not use a 360°
prism.
5. Aim the telescope accurately at a target
at about 100 m distance. The target
must be positioned within ±9°/±10 gon
00m
~1 of the horizontal plane.
The procedure can be started in any
face.

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 Step Description
6. Meas to measure and to continue to the next screen.
If Calibrate the telescope camera has
been checked, aim at the same target
accurately with the telescope camera
180° using the view finder and the digital
crosshair on the display. Meas to
measure and to continue to the next
screen.

180°  The fine pointing has to be

performed manually in both faces.

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7. Face II measurement
Meas to measure the same target in the other face.

If Calibrate the telescope camera has been checked, aim at the same target
accurately with the telescope camera using the view finder and the digital
crosshair on the display. Meas measure to the target and to calculate the
instrument errors.

 If one or more errors are bigger than the predefined limits, the procedure
must be repeated. All measurements of the current run are rejected and
none of them is averaged with the results from previous runs.
8. Adjustment Status
No. of measurements: Shows the number of runs completed. One run
consists of a measurement in face I and face II.
σ l Comp: and similar lines show the standard deviations of the determined
adjustment errors. The standard deviations can be calculated from the
second run onwards.


9.
Measure at least two runs.
Next to continue with the check & adjust procedure.
10. Select Add another calibration loop if more runs have to be added. Next and
continue with step 4.
OR
Select Finish the calibration & store the results to finish the calibration
process. Next to view the adjustment results.
11. Select Finish to accept the results. No more runs can be added later.
OR
Select Redo to decline all measurements and to repeat all calibration runs.
OR
Back returns to the previous screen.

Next Step
IF the results are THEN
to be stored If the Use status is set to Yes, Next overwrites the old adjust-
ment errors with the new ones.
to be determined Redo rejects all new determined adjustment errors and repeats
again the whole procedure. Refer to paragraph "Combined adjust-
ment procedure step-by-step".

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Description This adjustment procedure determines the following instrument error:

a Tilting axis error

Determination of The following table explains the most common settings.

tilting axis error
step-by-step Step Description

 Determine the horizontal collimation error (c) before starting this proce-
dure.
1. Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
2. Check & Adjust Wizard
Select the option: Check & adjust the tilting axis
3. Face I measurement
Aim the telescope accurately at a target at about 100 m
distance or less if not possible. The target must be posi-
tioned at least 27°/30 gon above or beneath the hori-
zontal plane.
+ 27° °
90
V= The procedure can be started in any telescope face.
- 27°

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4. Meas to measure and to continue to the

next screen.

180°  The fine pointing must be

performed manually in both faces.

180°

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5. Face II measurement
Meas to measure the same target in the other face and to calculate the
tilting axis error.

 If the error is bigger than the predefined limit, the procedure must be
repeated. The tilting axis measurements of the current run are then rejected
and not averaged with the results from previous runs.
6. Adjustment Status
No. of measurements: Shows the number of runs completed. One run
consists of a measurement in face I and face II.
σ a T-axis: shows the standard deviation of the determined tilting axis error.
The standard deviation can be calculated from the second run onwards.


7.
Measure at least two runs.
Next to continue with the check & adjust procedure.
8. Select Add another calibration loop if more runs have to be added. Next
and continue with step 3.

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 Step Description
OR
Select Finish the calibration & store the results to finish the calibration
process. No more runs can be added later. Next to view the adjustment
results.
9. Select Finish to accept the results. No more runs can be added later.
OR
Select Redo to decline all measurements and to repeat all calibration runs.

Next Step
IF the results are THEN
to be stored Next overwrites the old tilting axis error with the new one.
to be determined Redo rejects the new determined tilting axis error and repeats
again the whole procedure. Refer to paragraph "Tilting Axis Adjust-
ment (a)".

5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach

Adjusting the 1
4 4
circular level
step-by-step
2

5b
5b

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Step Description
1. Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod.
2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level.
3. Select Instrument\TPS settings\Level bubble & compensator to access the
Level Bubble & Compensator screen.
4. Check the position of the circular level on the instrument and tribrach.
5. a) If both circular levels are centred, no adjustments are necessary
b) If one or both circular levels are not centred, adjust as follows:
Instrument: If it extends beyond the circle, use the supplied allen key to
centre it with the adjustment screws. Turn the instrument by 200 gon
(180°). Repeat the adjustment procedure if the circular level does not
stay centred.
Tribrach: If it extends beyond the circle, use the supplied allen key to
centre it with the adjustment screws.

 After the adjustments, all adjusting screws must have the same tightening
tension and no adjusting screw should be loose.

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Adjusting the
Step Description
Circular Level
Step-by-Step 1. Suspend a plumb line.
4b
2. Use a pole bipod, to align the prism pole parallel to the
plumb line. 1

3. Check the position of the circular level on the prism 2

pole.
4a
4. a) If the circular level is centred, no adjustment is
necessary. TS_080

b) If the circular level is not centred, use an allen key

to centre it with the adjustment screws.

 After the adjustments, all adjusting screws must have the same tightening
tension and no adjusting screw should be loose.

5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument

 The laser plummet is located in the vertical axis of the instrument. Under normal condi-
tions of use, the laser plummet does not need adjusting. If an adjustment is necessary
due to external influences, return the instrument to any Leica Geosystems authorised
service workshop.

Inspecting the laser 1

plummet
step-by-step 6
360° Ø 2.5 mm / 1.5 m
2

5
7 ≤ 3 mm / 1.5 m
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The following table explains the most common settings.

Step Description
1. Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod.
2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level.
3. Select Instrument\TPS settings\Level bubble & compensator to access the
Level Bubble & Compensator screen.
4. The laser plummet is switched on when the Level Bubble & Compensator
screen is entered. Adjust the laser plummet intensity. Inspection of the laser
plummet should be carried out on a bright, smooth and horizontal surface,
like a sheet of paper.
5. Mark the centre of the red dot on the ground.
6. Turn the instrument through 360° slowly, carefully observing the movement
of the red laser dot.

 The maximum diameter of the circular movement described by the centre of

the laser point must not exceed 3 mm at a distance of 1.5 m.

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7. If the centre of the laser dot describes a perceptible circular movement, or
moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an
adjustment may be required. Inform your nearest Leica Geosystems author-
ised service workshop. Depending on brightness and surface, the diameter
of the laser dot can vary. At 1.5 m, it is about 2.5 mm.

5.8 Servicing the Tripod

Servicing the Tripod

Step-by-Step 2 1

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The following table explains the most common settings.

Step Description

 The connections between metal and timber components must always be

firm and tight.
1. Tighten the leg cap screws moderately, with the supplied allen key.
2. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head enough to keep the tripod
legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground.
3. Tighten the allen screws of the tripod legs.

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 6 Care and Transport
6.1 Transport

Transport in the When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
field • either carry the product in its original transport container,
• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached
product upright.

Transport in a road Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vehicle vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or
equivalent and secure it.

Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent,
to protect against shock and vibration.

Shipping, transport When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must
of batteries ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.

Field adjustment Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the User Manual, particularly after the product has been dropped, stored for long
periods or transported.

6.2 Storage

Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.

Field adjustment After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this
user manual before using the product.

Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "Technical Data" for information about storage temperature range.
• Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing.
• After storage recharge batteries before using.
• Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried
before storing or use.
• A storage temperature range of 0°C to +30°C / +32°F to +86°F in a dry environment
is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery.
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 30% to
50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the batteries
must be recharged.

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 6.3 Cleaning and Drying

Product and • Blow dust off lenses and prisms.

accessories • Never touch the glass with your fingers.
• 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 can attack the polymer
components.

Fogging of prisms Prisms that are cooler than the ambient temperature tend to fog. It is not enough
simply to wipe them. Keep them for some time inside your jacket or in the vehicle to
allow them to adjust to the ambient temperature.

Damp products Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a
temperature not greater than 40°C /104°F and clean them. Remove the battery cover
and dry the battery compartment. Do not repack until everything is completely dry.
Always close the transport container when using in the field.

Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.

6.4 Maintenance

 An inspection of the product must be done in a Leica Geosystems authorised service

workshop. Leica Geosystems recommends an inspection of the product every 12
months.

As MS50/TS50/TM50 instruments are equipped with a self-surveillance system

designed for maximum motor performance and long maintenance cycles Leica Geosys-
tems recommends inspection of the product whenever indicated in the message line
of the user interface.

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 7 Technical Data
7.1 Angle Measurement

Accuracy
Type std. dev. Hz, V, ISO 17123-3 Display least count
["] [mgon] ["] [mgon]
TM50 R1000/ 0.5 0.15 0.1 0.01
TM50 I R1000
1 0.30 0.1 0.01
TS50 I R1000 0.5 0.15 0.1 0.01
MS50 R2000 1 0.30 0.1 0.01

Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric.

7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors

Range For TS50/TM50 - R1000:

Reflector Range A Range B Range C

[m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1, 1800 6000 3000 10000 3500 12000
GPH1P)
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 800 2600 1500 5000 2000 7000
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 450 1500 800 2600 1000 3300
Mini prism (GMP101) 800 2600 1200 4000 2000 7000
Reflector tape (GZM31) 150 500 250 800 250 800
60 mm x 60 mm
Machine Automation power 800 2600 1500 5000 2000 7000
prism (MPR122)

 For Machine Control

purposes only!
Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m

For MS50 - R2000:

Reflector Range A Range B Range C

[m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1, 2200 7300 7500 24600 >10000 >32800
GPH1P)
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 1200 3900 2250 7500 3000 10500
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 670 2250 1200 3900 1500 4950
Mini prism (GMP101) 1200 3900 1800 6000 3000 10500
Reflector tape (GZM31) 220 750 375 1200 370 1200
60 mm x 60 mm
Machine Automation power 1200 3900 2250 7500 3000 10500
prism (MPR122)

 For Machine Control

purposes only!
Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m

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 Atmospheric Range A: Strong haze, visibility 5 km; or strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer
conditions Range B: Light haze, visibility about 20 km; or moderate sunlight, slight heat
shimmer
Range C: Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40 km; no heat shimmer

 Measurements can be made to reflector tapes over the entire range without external
ancillary optics.

Accuracy Accuracy refers to measurements to standard prisms.

For TS50/TM50 - R1000:

EDM std. dev. std. dev. Measurement

measuring mode ISO 17123-4, ISO 17123-4, time, typical [s]
standard prism tape**
Precise 0.6 mm + 1 ppm* 1 mm + 1 ppm 7
Standard 1 mm + 1 ppm 1 mm + 1 ppm 2.4
Fast 2 mm + 1 ppm 3 mm + 1 ppm 2.0
Continuous 3 mm + 1 ppm 3 mm + 1 ppm < 0.15
Averaging 1 mm + 1 ppm 1 mm + 1 ppm -
Continuous+ 3 mm + 1 ppm 3 mm + 1 ppm < 0.15
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path
can result in deviations of the specified accuracy.

* Atmospheric conditions type C, range up to 1000 m, GPH1P reflector

** Target aligned to instrument

For MS50 - R2000:

EDM std. dev. std. dev. Measurement

measuring mode ISO 17123-4, ISO 17123-4, time, typical [s]
standard prism tape*
Standard 1 mm + 1.5 ppm 1 mm + 1.5 ppm 1.5
Fast 2 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 1.5 ppm 1.0
Continuous 2 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 1.5 ppm >0.05**
Averaging 1 mm + 1.5 ppm 1 mm + 1.5 ppm -
Continuous+ 2 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 1.5 ppm >0.05**
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path
can result in deviations of the specified accuracy.

* Target aligned to instrument

** Auto point application increases the measurement time

Characteristics Type: Coaxial, visible red laser

Carrier wave: 658 nm
Measuring system: R1000: System Analyzer Basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz
R2000: Wave Form Digitizer

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Range
Type Kodak Gray Range D Range E Range F
Card [m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
R1000 White side, 90 % 800 2630 1000 3280 >1000 >3280
reflective
R1000 Grey side, 18 % 400 1320 500 1640 >500 >1640
reflective
R2000 White side, 90 % 1500 4920 2000 6560 >2000 >6560
reflective
R2000 Grey side, 18 % 750 2460 1000 3280 >1000 >3280
reflective

Range of measurement:
R1000: 1.5 m - 1200 m
R2000: 1.5 m - 2400 m
Distance measurements below 1.5 m are not possible.

Atmospheric D: Object in strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer

conditions E: Object in shade, sky overcast
F: Underground, night and twilight

Accuracy For TS50/TM50 - R1000:

Standard measuring std. dev. Measure time, Measure time,

ISO 17123-4 typical [s] maximum [s]
0 m - 500 m 2 mm + 2 ppm 3 12
>500 m 4 mm + 2 ppm 6 12
Object in shade, sky overcast. Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The
display resolution is 0.1 mm.

For MS50 - R2000:

Standard measuring std. dev. Measure time, Measure time,

ISO 17123-4 typical [s] maximum [s]
0 m - 500 m 2 mm + 2 ppm 1.5 12
>500 m 4 mm + 2 ppm 4 12
Object in shade, sky overcast. Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The
display resolution is 0.1 mm.
* Auto point application increases the measurement time

Characteristics Type: Coaxial, visible red laser

Carrier wave: 658 nm
Measuring system: R1000: System Analyzer Basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz
R2000: Wave Form Digitizer

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 Laser dot size
Distance [m] Laser dot size, approximately [mm]
at 30 7 x 10
at 50 8 x 20
at 100 16 x 25

7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode)

Availability Only available for TS50/TM50.

Range
Reflector Range A Range B Range C
[m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1, 2200 7300 7500 24600 >10000 >32800
GPH1P)

Range of measurement: 1000 m to 12000 m

Display unambiguous: up to 12000 m

Atmospheric Range A: Strong haze, visibility 5 km; or strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer
conditions Range B: Light haze, visibility about 20 km; or moderate sunlight, slight heat
shimmer
Range C: Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40 km; no heat shimmer

Accuracy
Standard measuring std. dev. Measure time, Measure time,
ISO 17123-4 typical [s] maximum [s]
Long Range 3 mm + 1 ppm 2.5 12
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path
can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The display resolution is 0.1 mm.

Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement

Type: Coaxial, visible red laser
Carrier wave: 658 nm
Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz

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Range ATR/LOCK For MS50/TS50:

Prism Range ATR mode Range Lock mode

[m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 1000 3300 800 2600
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 800 2600 600 2000
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 350 1150 200 660
Mini prism (GMP101) 500 1600 400 1300
Reflector tape (GZM31) 45 150 not qualified
60 mm x 60 mm
Machine Automation power prism 600 2000 500 1600
(MPR122)

 For Machine Control

purposes only!

 The maximum range can be restricted by poorer conditions, for example rain.

Shortest measuring distance: 360° prism ATR: 1.5 m

Shortest measuring distance: 360° prism LOCK: 5m

For TM50:

Prism Range ATR mode up to*

[m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 3000 9900
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 1500 5000
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 700 2310
Mini prism (GMP101) 1000 3300
Reflector tape (GZM31) 60 mm x 60 mm 45 150
Machine Automation power prism (MPR122) 1200 3960

 For Machine Control purposes only!

 The maximum range can be restricted by poorer conditions, for example rain.

* Atmospheric conditions type C, target aligned to instrument

Shortest measuring distance: 360° prism ATR: 1.5 m

ATR accuracy with ATR angle accuracy Hz, V (std. dev. ISO 17123-3, atmospheric conditions type C):
the GPR1 prism TS50/TM50, 0.5": 0.5 " (0.15 mgon)
MS50/TS50/TM50, 1": 1 " (0.3 mgon)

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 Measurement • The accuracy with which the position of a prism can be determined with Automatic
accuracy with ATR Target Aiming (ATR) depends on several factors such as internal ATR accuracy,
instrument angle accuracy, prism type, selected EDM measuring program and the
external measuring conditions.
• The following graph shows the typical ATR measurement accuracies based on three
different prism types, distances and instrument accuracies.
mm
7

6
GRZ4
5 1”
4

3
0.5”
GRZ122
2

0
m
0

100

800
200

300

400

500

600

700

900

1000
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Leica GRZ4 prism (360°)

Leica GRZ122 prism (360°)

Leica circular prisms and Leica circular Mini prisms

mm ATR accuracy [mm]

m Distance measurement [m]
" Instrument angle accuracy ["]

Maximum speed in Maximum tangential speed: 9 m/s at 20 m; 45 m/s at 100 m

lock mode Maximum radial speed with Measure mode: 5 m/s
Continuous

Searching Typical search time in field of view: 1.5 s

Field of view: For MS50/TS50: 1°25’/1.55 gon
For TM50: 0°28’/0.52 gon
Definable search windows: Yes

Characteristics Principle: Digital image processing

Type: Infrared laser

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Availability Available for MS50 R2000 and on CS when connected to MS50 R2000.

Range The following ranges refer to optimal measurement conditions (object in shade, sky
overcast, static target object).

Mode Kodak Grey Card (Albedo 90%) Range, up to

[m] [ft]
1000 Hz White side, 90% Albedo 300 980
250 Hz 400 1310
62 Hz 500 1640
>1 Hz 1000 3280

Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m

Accuracy Range noise* (1 sigma; Kodak Grey Card (Albedo 90%)):

Distance 1000 Hz 250 Hz 62 Hz 1 Hz

10 m 0.6 mm 0.5 mm 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
25 m 0.8 mm 0.6 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
50 m 1.0 mm 0.8 mm 0.6 mm 0.6 mm
100 m 2.0 mm 1.0 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm
200 m 6.0 mm 3.0 mm 2.0 mm 1.8 mm
Object in shade, sky overcast. Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified range noise and
accuracy.
* Range noise describes the standard deviation of the scan points residuals to the
modelled surface:
• Plane surface target
• Perpendicular orientation of the plane target to the measurement direction
• Modelled plane best fitted into the point cloud

The absolute position accuracy of a modelled surface is similar to an RL single meas-

urement:

Standard measuring std. dev. ISO 17123-4

0 m - 500 m 2 mm + 2 ppm
>500 m 4 mm + 2 ppm

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Range
Reflector Range PS
[m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 300 1000
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 300* 1000*
360° mini prism (GRZ101) Not recommended
Mini prism (GMP101) 100 330
Machine Automation power prism (MPR122) 300* 1000*

 For Machine Control purposes only!

Measurements at the vertical limits of the fan or under unfavourable atmospheric
conditions may reduce the maximum range. (*optimally aligned to the instrument)
Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m

Searching Typical search time: 5 - 10 s

Rotating Speed: up to 100 gon/s
Default search area: Hz: 400 gon, V: 40 gon
Definable search windows: Yes

Characteristics Principle: Digital signal processing

Type: Infrared laser

7.8 Overview Camera

Overview camera Sensor: 5 Mpixel CMOS sensor

Focal length: 21 mm
Field of view: 15.5° x 11.7° (19.4° diagonal)
Frame rate: ≤20 frames per second
Focus: 2 m (6.6 ft) to infinity at zoom level 1 x
7.5 m (24.6 ft) to infinity at zoom level 4 x
Image storage: JPEG up to 5 Mpixel (2560 x 1920)
Zoom: 4-step (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x)
Whitebalance: Automatic and user configurable
Brightness: Automatic and user configurable

7.9 Telescope Camera

Telescope camera Sensor: 5 Mpixel CMOS sensor

Focal length: At  231mm
Field of view: 1.5° diagonal
Frame rate: ≤20 frames per second
Focus: Servofocus: Manual motorised focus, available for all vari-
ants instrument types
Autofocus: Automatic focusing, available for instruments
with imaging functionality
Time to focus: Typical 2 s
Focus range: 1.7 m to infinity
Image storage: JPEG up to 5 Mpixel (2560 x 1920)
Zoom, digital: 4-step (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x)
Whitebalance: Automatic and user configurable
Brightness: Automatic and user configurable

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 7.10 SmartStation
7.10.1 SmartStation Accuracy

 Measurement precision and accuracy in position and accuracy in height are dependent
upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geom-
etry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and
resolved ambiguities. Figures quoted assume normal to favourable conditions.
Times required are dependent upon various factors including number of satellites,
geometry, ionospheric conditions, multipath and so on. GPS and GLONASS can
increase performance and accuracy by up to 30 % relative to GPS only. A full Galileo
and GPS L5 constellation will further increase measurement performance and accu-
racy.

Accuracy Position accuracy: Horizontal: 10 mm + 1 ppm

Vertical: 20 mm + 1 ppm
When used within reference station networks the posi-
tion accuracy is in accordance with the accuracy specifi-
cations provided by the reference station network.

Initialisation Method: Real-time (RTK)

Reliability of initialisation: Better than 99.99 %
Time of initialisation: Typically 8 s, with 5 or more satellites on L1 and L2
Range: Up to 50 km, assuming reliable data-link is available

RTK Data Formats Formats for data reception: Leica proprietary GPS / Glonass and GNSS real-time data
formats, CMR, CMR+, RTCM V2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2

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 7.10.2 SmartStation Dimensions

SmartStation With GS15

dimensions
196 mm

522 mm
196 mm

248 mm 114 mm 114 mm

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228 mm

With GS14
190 mm
414 mm
196 mm

248 mm 114 mm 114 mm

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186 mm

454 mm
196 mm
248 mm 114 mm 114 mm
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228 mm

With GS08plus
186 mm
415 mm
196 mm

248 mm 114 mm 114 mm

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228 mm

With RH16/RH17
72 mm
457 mm
196 mm

248 mm 114 mm 114 mm

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 7.10.3 SmartAntenna Technical Data

Description and use The SmartAntenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a
description and the intended use of the SmartAntenna.

Type Description Use

GS12/GS14/GS15 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou With CS field controller or
SmartTrack antenna with built-in MS50/TS50/TM50.
groundplane.
GS08plus L1, L2 GPS, GLONASS SmartTrack With CS field controller or
antenna. MS50/TS50/TM50.

Dimensions
Type Height [m] Diameter [m]
GS08plus 0.071 0.186
GS12 0.089 0.186
GS14 0.090 0.190
GS15 0.198 0.196

Connector • 8 pin LEMO-1 socket to connect antenna cable (only applicable when SmartAntenna
is used independently on a pole with CS field controller).
• Special clip-on interface for connecting SmartAntenna to SmartAntenna Adapter on
the instrument.

Mounting 5/8" Whitworth

Weight 1.1 kg including internal battery GEB212

Power Power consumption: 1.8 W typically, 270 mA

External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV197 SmartAntenna to PC for
data transfer and to external power supply), voltage
range 10.5-28 V DC

Internal Battery Type: Li-Ion

Voltage: 7.4 V
Capacity: GEB212: 2.6 Ah
Typical operating time: GEB212: 6.5 h

Electrical data
Type GS08plus GS14 GS15
Frequency
GPS L1 1575.42 MHz   
GPS L2 1227.60 MHz   
GPS L5 1176.45 MHz - - 
GLONASS L1 1602.5625-1611.5 MHz   
GLONASS L2 1246.4375-1254.3 MHz   
Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz - - 
Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz - - 
Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz - - 
Galileo Alt-BOC 1191.795 MHz - - 
Gain (typically) 37 dBi 27 dBi 27 dBi
Noise Figure (typically) < 3 dBi < 2 dBi < 2 dBi

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  Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.

Environmental Temperature
specifications
Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
-40 to +65 -40 to +80
Bluetooth: -30 to +65
Protection against water, dust and sand

Protection
GS08plus/GS12/GS15 GS14
IP67 (IEC 60529) IP68 (IEC 60529)
Dusttight Dusttight
Protected against water jets Protected against continuous immersion
in water
Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Tested for 2 hours in 1.40 m depth
Humidity

Protection
Up to 100 %
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying
out the antenna.

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 7.11 Conformity to National Regulations
7.11.1 MS50/TS50/TM50

Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product MS50/TS50/TM50 is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direc-
tive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of
conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EU Member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480
WLAN 2400 - 2483, channel 1-11 only

Output power
Type Output power [mW]
Bluetooth 2.5
WLAN (802.11b) 50
WLAN (802.11g) 32

Antenna
Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency band
[MHz]
Bluetooth Integrated antenna - - -
WLAN Integrated antenna - - -

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 7.11.2 RadioHandle

Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the RadioHandle is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be
consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EEA Member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency Band RH16 Limited to 2402 - 2480 MHz

RH17 Limited to 2402 - 2480 MHz

Output power < 100 mW (e. i. r. p.)

Antenna Type: /2 dipole antenna

Gain: 2 dBi
Connector: Special customized SMB

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 7.11.3 GS08plus

Conformity to • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS08plus is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EEA member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15, 22 and 24 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to
use and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
GS08plus 1227.60
1575.42
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480

Output power
Type Output power [mW]
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5 (Class 1)

Antenna GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only)

Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna
Gain: 1.0 dBi

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 7.11.4 GS12

Conformity to • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS12 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EEA member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15, 22 and 24 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to
use and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
GS12 1176.45
1191.795
1207.14
1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1575.42
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480

Output power
Type Output power [mW]
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5 (Class 1)

Antenna GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only)

Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna
Gain: 1.5 dBi

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 7.11.5 GS14

Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS14 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be
consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE)
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance
(applicable for Japan).
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
GS14 1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1575.42
1602.5625 - 1611.5
GS14, Bluetooth 2402 - 2480
GS14, Radio 403 - 473
GS14, 2G GSM Quad-Band EGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GS14, Quad-Band GSM
3.75G GSM/UMTS & Penta-Band UMTS 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
GS14, Quad-Band GSM
3.75G GSM/UMTS/CDMA & Penta-Band UMTS
& Tri-Band CDMA 800 / 1900

Output power
Type Output power [mW]
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5
Radio 1000
2G GSM EGSM850/900 2000
2G GSM GSM1800/1900 1000
2G GSM GPRS multi-slot class 10 (max. 2/8 TX)
3.75G GSM E(dge)GPRS multi-slot class 12 (max. 4/8 TX)
3.75G UMTS 250
800/850/900/1900/2100
CDMA 250
BC0 & BC10 (800)/BC1 (1900)

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 Antenna
Type Antenna Gain [dBi]
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element -
(receive only)
Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna 2 max.
UHF External antenna -
GSM/UMTS/CDMA Integrated antenna 0 max. @ 800 / 850 / 900
3 max. @ 1800 / 1900 / 2100

7.11.6 GS15

Conformity to • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS15 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EEA member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15, 22 and 24 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to
use and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance
(applicable for Japan).
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).

Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
GS15 1176.45
1191.795
1207.14
1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1561.098
1575.42
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480

Output power
Type Output power [mW]
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5 (Class 1)

Antenna
Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency
band [MHz]
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna - - -
element (receive only)
Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna 1.5 - -

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 7.11.7 Dangerous Goods Regulations

Dangerous Goods The products of Leica Geosystems are powered by Lithium batteries.
Regulations
Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a safety
hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite.

 When carrying or shipping your Leica product with Lithium batteries onboard a
commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

 Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products”

and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor-
tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web
page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord-
ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products
can be transported correctly.

 Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or trans-

ported onboard any aircraft. Therefore, ensure that the condition of any
battery is safe for transportation.

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 7.12 General Technical Data of the Instrument

Telescope Magnification: 30 x
Clear objective diameter: 40 mm
Focusing: 1.7 m/5.6 ft to infinity
Field of view: 1°30’/1.66 gon.
2.7 m at 100 m

Compensator
Type Setting accuracy Setting range
["] [mgon] [’] [gon]
All types 0.5 0.15 4 0.07

Level Compensation: Centralised quadruple axis compensation

Circular level sensitivity: 6’/2 mm
Electronic level resolution: 2"

Control unit Display: VGA (640 x 480 pixels), colour, graphics capable
LCD, illumination, touch screen
Keyboard: 34 keys
including 12 function keys, 12 alphanumeric keys
and a user defined SmartKey, illumination
Angle Display: 360°’", 360° decimal, 400 gon, 6400 mil, V %
Distance Display: m, ft int, ft us, ft int inch, ft us inch
Position: TM50 face I only, TS50/MS50 both faces
Touch screen: Toughened film on glass

Instrument Ports
Name Description
Serial/USB • 8 pin LEMO-1 for power, communication, data transfer.
• This port is located at the base of the instrument.
Handle • Hotshoe connection for RadioHandle with Remote Mode and Smart-
Antenna Adapter with SmartStation.
• This port is located on top of the Communication side cover.
BT • Bluetooth module for communication.
• This port is housed within the Communication side cover.
WLAN • WLAN module for communication.
• This port is housed within the Communication side cover.

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 Instrument 174 mm
dimensions

351 mm
196 mm
248 mm 114 mm 114 mm
005048_001
228 mm

Weight Instrument: 7.25 kg

Tribrach: 0.8 kg
Internal battery: 0.43 kg

Recording Data can be recorded onto an SD card or into internal memory.

Type Capacity [MB] Number of measurements per MB

SD card • 1024 1750
• 8192
Internal memory • 1000 1750

Laser Plummet Type: Visible red laser class 2

Location: In standing axis of instrument
Accuracy: Deviation from plumbline:
1.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height
Diameter of laser point:
2.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height

Operation Three endless drives: For one and two hand manual operation
User defined Smartkey: Fast precision triggerkey for manual high precision
measurements

Motorisation Maximum acceleration: 400 gon/s2

Maximum rotating speed: 200 gon/s
Time for change face: Typically 2.9 s

Power External supply voltage: Nominal voltage 12.8 V DC

Range 12 V-18 V
Standby power consumption: Typically 0.3 W
Operating power consumption: Typically 8 W (max. 40 W)

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 Internal Battery Type: Li-Ion
Voltage: 14.8 V
Capacity: GEB242: 5.8 Ah

External Battery Type: Li-Ion

Voltage: 13 V
Capacity: GEB371: 19 Ah

Environmental Temperature
Specifications
Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
All types -20 to +50 -40 to +70
Leica SD cards, all -40 to +80 -40 to +80
sizes
Battery internal -20 to +55 -40 to +70
Bluetooth -30 to +60 -40 to +80

Protection against water, dust and sand

Type Protection
All types IP65 (IEC 60529)

Humidity

Type Protection
All types Max 95 % non condensing
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter-
acted by periodically drying out the instrument.

Reflectors
Type Additive Constant [mm] ATR PS
Standard prism, GPR1 0.0 yes yes
Mini prism, GMP101 +17.5 yes yes
360° prism, +23.1 yes yes
GRZ4 / GRZ122
360° Mini prism, GRZ101 +30.0 yes not recommended
Reflector tape S, M, L +34.4 yes no
Reflectorless +34.4 no no
Machine Automation +28.1 yes yes
power prism, MPR122

 For Machine
Control purposes
only!
There are no special prisms required for ATR or for PS.

Electronic Guide Working range: 5 m to 150 m (15 ft to 500 ft)

Light EGL Position accuracy: 5 cm at 100 m (1.97" at 330 ft)

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 Automatic The following automatic corrections are made:
corrections • Line of sight error • Vertical index error
• Tilting axis error • Standing axis tilt
• Earth curvature • Refraction
• Circle eccentricity • ATR zero point error
• Compensator index error • Telescope camera zero point error

7.13 Scale Correction

Use of scale By entering a scale correction, reductions proportional to distance can be taken into
correction account.
• Atmospheric correction.
• Reduction to mean sea level.
• Projection distortion.

Atmospheric The slope distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm, mm/km, which
correction D1 has been entered corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of
the measurement.
The atmospheric correction includes:
• Adjustments for air pressure
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
For highest precision distance measurements, the atmospheric correction should be
determined with an accuracy of 1 ppm. The following parameters must be redeter-
mined:
• Air temperature to 1 °C
• Air pressure to 3 mbar
• Relative humidity to 20 %

Air humidity The air humidity influences the distance measurement if the climate is extremely hot
and damp.
For high precision measurements, the relative humidity must be measured and
entered along with the air pressure and the temperature.

Air humidity ppm

correction +5
100%
+4
80%
+3
60%
+2 40%
+1 20%
ppmAir humidity correction [mm/km]
+0 % Relative humidity [%]
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 °C
TS_104
C° Air temperature [°C]

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 Index n
Type Index n Carrier wave [nm]
MS50 with R2000 1.0002863 658
(Wave Form Digitiser)
TS50/TM50 with R1000
Combined EDM (Phase Shift
/ System Analyser)
The index n is calculated from the formula of Barrel and Sears, and is valid for:
Air pressure p: 1013.25 mbar
Air temperature t: 12 °C
Relative air humidity h: 60 %

Formulas
Formula for visible red laser

0.29535 · p 4.126 · 10-4 · h

ΔD1= 286.338 - - · 10x
002419_002

D1 Atmospheric correction [ppm]

p Air pressure [mbar]
t Air temperature [°C]
h Relative humidity [%]
 1
273.15

x (7.5 * t/(237.3 + t)) + 0.7857

If the basic value of 60 % relative humidity as used by the EDM is retained, the
maximum possible error in the calculated atmospheric correction is 2 ppm, 2 mm/km.

Reduction to mean The values for D2 are always negative and are derived from the following formula:
sea level D2
ΔD2= -
H D2 Reduction to mean sea level [ppm]
· 106
TS_106
R H Height of EDM above sea level [m]
R 6.378 * 106 m

Projection The magnitude of the projection distortion is in accordance with the projection system
distortion D3 used in a particular country, for which official tables are generally available. The
following formula is valid for cylindrical projections such as that of Gauss-Krüger:
X2 D3 Projection distortion [ppm]
ΔD3= · 106
2R2 X Easting, distance from projection zero line with the
TS_107
scale factor 1 [km]
R 6.378 * 106 m
In countries where the scale factor is not unity, this formula cannot be directly applied.

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 Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°C], air pressure [mb] and height
corrections °C [m] at 60 % relative humidity.
550 mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 mb
50°C 50°C

0
14

5
13
0
13
40°C 40°C

5
12
0
12
5
11
0
11
5
10
30°C 30°C

0
10
95
90
85
80
20°C 20°C

75
70
65
60
55
50
10°C 10°C

45
40
35
30
25
20
0°C 0°C

15
10
5
0
-1 5
-
-1 0
-10°C -10°C

-2 5
-2 0
5
-3 0
-3
-4 5
0
-20°C -20°C
550 mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 mb

TS_108
5000 m 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0m

Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°F], air pressure [inch Hg] and
correction °F height [ft] at 60 % relative humidity.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg
130°F 130°F
14 5

120°F 120°F
14
0
5
13

110°F 110°F
0
13
5
12

11 0

100°F 100°F
12
5
10 0
11

90°F 90°F
5
0
10
95

80°F 80°F
90
85
80

70°F 70°F
75
70
65

60°F 60°F
60
55

50°F 50°F
50
45
40

40°F 40°F
35
30
25
20

30°F 30°F
15
10
5

20°F 20°F
0
- 1 -5
-1 0

10°F 10°F
-2 5
-2 0
-3 5
-3 0

0°F 0°F
-4 5
-4 0
-5 5
0

-10°F -10°F
5
-5

-20°F -20°F
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg

[ ft ]
15 0
14 0
13 00
12 0
0

10 0
0
00

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

ft
00
00

00
00

00

00

o
0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10
16

11

TS_109

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 7.14 Reduction Formulas

Measurements
c

a) Mean Sea Level

a b) Instrument
c) Reflector
Slope distance
Horizontal distance
TS_110
Height difference

Reflector types The reduction formulas are valid for measurements to all reflector types:
• measurements to prisms, to reflector tape and reflectorless measurements.

Formulas The instrument calculates the slope distance, horizontal distance, height difference in
accordance with the following formulas:
Displayed slope distance [m]
= D0 · ( 1 + ppm · 10-6 ) + mm
TS_111 D0 Uncorrected distance [m]
ppmAtmospheric scale correction [mm/km]
mm Additive constant of the reflector [mm]

=Y-A·X·Y Horizontal distance [m]

TS_112

Height difference [m]

Y * |sin|
= X + B · Y2 X * cos

TS_113

Vertical circle reading

A (1 - k/2)/R = 1.47 * 10-7 [m-1]
B (1 - k)/2R = 6.83 * 10-8 [m-1]
k 0.13 (mean refraction coefficient)
R 6.378 * 106 m (radius of the earth)
Earth curvature (1/R) and mean refraction coefficient (k) are automatically taken into
account when calculating the horizontal distance and height difference. The calculated
horizontal distance relates to the station height and not to the reflector height.

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 Distance measuring In the distance measuring program Averaging, the following values are displayed:
program Averaging D Slope distance as arithmetic mean of all measurements
s Standard deviation of a single measurement
n Number of measurements
These values are calculated as follows:
1 n Slope distance as arithmetic mean of
D = n · ∑ Di all measurements
i=1
TS_114
 Sum
Di Single slope distance measurement
n Number of measurements

n n n s Standard deviation of a single slope

∑ (Di - D)2 ∑ Di2 - 1 ( ∑ Di)2 distance measurement
n
s= i=1
=
i=1 i=1
 Sum
n-1 n-1
TS_115 Slope distance as arithmetic mean of
all measurements
Di Single slope distance measurement
n Number of distance measurements

The standard deviation of the arithmetic mean of the distance can be calculated as
follows:
s Standard deviation of the arithmetic
SD =
n mean of the distance
TS_116

s Standard deviation of a single meas-

urement
n Number of measurements

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 8 Software Licence Agreement

Software Licence This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is supplied
Agreement to you on a data carrier medium, or that can be downloaded by you online according
to prior authorisation from Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright
and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software
Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the
Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of
other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at
any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Soft-
ware Licence Agreement.

Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and
downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/swlicense or collected from your Leica Geosystems distributor.

You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms
and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Installation or
use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the
terms and conditions of such Licence Agreement. If you do not agree to all or some
of the terms of such Licence Agreement, you must not download, install or use the
software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying
documentation and the purchase receipt to the distributor from whom you purchased
the product within ten (10) days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase
price.

Open Source The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is
Information licensed under various open source licences.
Copies of the corresponding licences
• are provided together with the product (for example in the About panel of the soft-
ware)
• can be downloaded on http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com
If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the corre-
sponding source code and other related data on http://opensource.leica-geosys-
tems.com.
Contact opensource@leica-geosystems.com in case you need additional information.

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Original text
Published in Switzerland
© 2015 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Leica Geosystems AG
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Switzerland
Phone +41 71 727 31 31
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