Leica DS2000

User Manual
Version 2.0
English
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica DS2000.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for

setting up the product and operating it. Refer to 1 Safety Directions for fur-
ther information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
The content of this document is subject to change without prior notice. Ensure
that the product is used in accordance with the latest version of this docu-
ment.

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Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or
Leica Geosystems authorised service centre.

Validity of this This manual applies to the Leica DS2000.

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Table of Contents
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 11
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 13
1.8 Requirements of RSS-220 for Ground Antennas (EN/FR), Applicable in Canada 15
2 Description of the System 17
2.1 General 17
2.2 System Components 17
2.3 Delivery Contents 17
2.4 DS2000 Components 17
2.5 Accessories 18
2.6 General Battery Handling 19
2.7 Requirements for Using a GPS Antenna with the DS2000 19
3 Setup 21
3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle 21
3.2 Preparing the Antenna 22
3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Tablet 22
3.4 Inserting the Battery 23
3.5 Mounting the GPS Support 23
3.6 Calibrating the Encoders 23
4 Software 25
4.1 Software Installation 25
4.2 Main Menu 25
4.3 Data Acquisition 26
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen 26
4.3.2 The Assisted Project Setup Screen 30
4.3.3 Data Acquisition with the New Project Function 30
4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Function 31
4.3.5 Placing a Target 33
4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report 34
4.4 Review of Scan Data 35
4.4.1 The Review Acquisition Screen 35
4.4.2 Review of Scan Data with the Open Project Function 36
4.5 Export of Scan Data 37
4.6 Settings 37
4.6.1 Survey Settings 37
4.6.2 Hardware Settings 39
4.6.3 Graphics Settings 40
4.6.4 International Settings 41
5 Planning a Survey 42
6 Procedures for Working with the DS2000 43
6.1 Preparing an Acquisition 43
6.2 Marking Out Targets on-Site 43
6.3 Mapping Utilities without Using GPS 44
6.4 Mapping Utilities Using GPS 45

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7 Care and Transport 47
7.1 Transport 47
7.2 Storage 47
7.3 Cleaning and Drying 47
8 Technical Data 48
8.1 General 48
8.2 Conformity to European Regulations 49
9 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty 51

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1 Safety Directions
1.1 General
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and
the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid opera-
tional 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 instru-
messages ment. They 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 here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for
identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property
damage. For your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the fol-
lowing table with the different signal words and their definitions! Supplement-
ary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as
well as supplementary text.
Type Description
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
WARNING an unintended use which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
CAUTION an unintended use which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
NOTICE
an unintended 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 • Detecting and localising underground utilities, such as cables or pipes
• Measuring the depth of underground utilities
• Mapping underground utilities
• Surveying (underground utilities)
• Recording raw data and computing coordinates using code signal from
GNSS satellites (GNSS Systems)
• Data communication with external appliances

Reasonably foresee- • Use of the product without instruction

able 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 recognisable damage or defects
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit
approval of Leica Geosystems
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site

1.3 Limits of Use

Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita-
tion. Not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.

WARNING
Working in hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or sim-
ilar situations
Life Risk.
Precautions:
▶ Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted by the per-
son responsible for the product before working in such conditions.

1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica
product Geosystems, 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 pre-
vention
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the applica-
tion become unsafe
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected

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1.5 Hazards of Use
Exposure to Radio The product is normally operated at least 1 m away from the user. At a dis-
Frequency (RF) Sig- tance of at least 1 m or greater, the typical power density level is below
nals 1 mW/cm2 (0.01 W/m2). This value is far below the level specified by the cur-
rent regulations.
When operated in the normal manner of intended use, this product
☞ does not pose health or safety risks regarding radio frequency sig-
nals.

NOTICE
Dropping, misusing, modifying, storing the product for long periods or
transporting the product
Watch out for erroneous measurement results.
Precautions:
▶ Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjust-
ments indicated in the User Manual, particularly after the product has
been subjected to abnormal use as well as before and after important
measurements.

DANGER
Risk of electrocution
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling
staffs 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 installations and follow their instructions.

WARNING
Lightning strike
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.

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 CAUTION
Not properly secured accessories
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.

WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site
This 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, accident prevention and road
traffic.

WARNING
Distraction/loss of attention
During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a
danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the envir-
onmental 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
Unauthorised opening of the product
Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
• Touching live components
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
▶ Do not open the product!
▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.

Safety Directions 9
 WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by 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
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶ Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient tem-
peratures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised 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.

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 WARNING
Improper disposal
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 environ-
ment 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
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.

WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair
knowledge.
Precautions:
▶ Only authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair
these products.

1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the
product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radi-
ation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electro-
magnetic disturbances to other equipment.

WARNING
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
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 may be disturbed.

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 CAUTION
Use of the product with accessories from other manufacturers. For
example field computers, personal computers or other electronic equip-
ment, non-standard cables or external batteries
This may cause disturbances in other equipment.
Precautions:
▶ Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems.
▶ When combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stip-
ulated by the guidelines and standards.
▶ When using computers, two-way radios or other electronic equipment,
pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility
provided by the manufacturer.

CAUTION
Intense electromagnetic radiation. For example, near radio transmit-
ters, transponders, two-way radios or diesel generators
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in
force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possib-
ility that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic
environment.
Precautions:
▶ Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation due to improper connection of cables
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 electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct function-
ing 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.

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 WARNING
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installa-
tions, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in air-
crafts. Electromagnetic fields 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
aircrafts.
▶ Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices for
long periods with the product immediately next to your body.

1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.

FCC ID: RFD-CTDSX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, Including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
▶ Do not change or modify this unit without approval by the party respons-
ible for compliance!

Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue offi-
cials, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, and con-
struction companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. §
301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.

Coordination Requirements:
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the
equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on
equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
(b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas
to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this
information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunic-
ations and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB
operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact informa-
tion of the user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID

Safety Directions 13
 number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be sub-
mitted to the following address:
Frequency Coordination Branch., OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination

(c) The manufacturers, or their authorized sales agents, must inform pur-
chasers and users of their systems of the requirement to undertake detailed
coordination of operational areas with the FCC prior to the equipment being
operated.
(d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other
qualified users and to different locations upon coordination of change of own-
ership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized opera-
tions.
(e) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall include any needed constraints that
apply to day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited
areas of operations or areas located near authorized radio stations for which
additional coordination is required before operation of the UWB equipment. If
additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be
provided.
(f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15
business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special
temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turn-around time
when circumstances warrant. The operation of UWB systems in emergency
situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordina-
tion provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Sec-
tion 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.

NOTICE
Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.

☞ This form is only for Domestic United States users.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that all users of GPR
who purchased antennas after July 15th, 2002 register their equipment and
areas of operation. It is required that you fill out this form and fax or mail to
the FCC.

Failure to do this is a violation of Federal law.

1. Date:
2. Company name:
3. Address:
4. Contact Information [contact name and phone number]:
5. Area of operation [state(s)]:
6. Equipment Identification:
Brand: Leica Geosystems AG
Model: DS2000
FCC ID: RFD-DS2000
7. Receipt date of equipment:

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 Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944 or mail to:
Frequency Coordination Branch., OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination

Do not send this information to Leica Geosystems AG.

☞
Labelling DS2000

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.

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1.8 Requirements of RSS-220 for Ground Antennas (EN/FR),

Applicable in Canada
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Canada Compliance Statement
IC Certification Number: 3177A-DS2000
Canada Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTE IMPORTANTE POUR LES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS

Canada Compliance Statement
Numéro de certification : 3177A-DS2000
Canada Déclaration de Conformité
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil
est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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 CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE
Company Name : Leica Geosystems Ltd
CN Number : 3177B
Contact Name : Sudha Sachdeva
City : SCARBOROUGH, Ontario M1W3S2
Telephone No : +1 416 497 2463
Email : sudha.sachdeva@leicaus.com

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2 Description of the System
2.1 General
Area of application The DS2000 system is intended for localising and mapping underground utilit-
ies and can therefore be used for civil engineering and utility surveying applic-
ations.

2.2 System Components

DS2000 System The DS2000 system consists of the following components:

a
b

c a GPS antenna on a pole

b Tablet with uNEXT software
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2.3 Delivery Contents

The delivered components depend on the package ordered.
☞
Stand-alone package The stand-alone package of the DS2000 includes the following components:
• DS2000
• Battery (rechargeable SLAB)
• Battery Charger
• Cover for antenna and wheels
• Spare Velcro strips (for tablet support)
Other components of the DS2000 system need to be purchased sep-
☞ arately.

2.4 DS2000 Components

DS2000
a a Support for tablet
b b Plug for Ethernet cable
c Adjustable handle
c
d Battery compartment
d f e Antenna box, containing dual-
frequency antenna and control
g unit
f Holes for GPS support
e h g Encoders (placed inside the
rear wheels)
012291_002 h Power button of control unit

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Description of the Component Description
main components
Dual-frequency The 700 MHz antenna detects small targets located
antenna close beneath the surface up to a depth of 2 m to
3 m, depending on the soil conditions.
The 250 MHz antenna detects bigger targets located
up to a depth of 4 m to 5 m.
Control unit The control unit communicates with the antenna,
the tablet and the encoders and ensures that they
are working together correctly.
Encoders The encoders are used for measuring the distance
travelled from the starting point of a scan. The
measured distance is constantly transferred to the
control unit.
The encoders are positioned inside the rear wheels
of the DS2000 to ensure correct measurements
even in rough terrain, when sometimes only one
wheel is touching the ground.
Handle The handle of the DS2000 can be adjusted both in
height and inclination. For easy transport of the
DS2000, the handle can be folded up.
At the side of the handle bar is an Ethernet plug for
connecting the tablet to the cable of the control
unit.
Wheels The rear wheels are tubeless tyres; the tyre pressure
should be 2 bar.
The front wheels are solid rubber tyres.
Support for laptop or The support is designed to hold a Getac tablet. The
tablet inclination of the support can be adjusted to the
optimal viewing angle.
GPS support The GPS support can be attached to the DS2000 to
(optional) provide a holder for a GPS pole.

2.5 Accessories
Components of the
GPS support

c a Upper part with pole

clamp
b Lower part with
tightening screws
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2.6 General Battery Handling
Charging
☞
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 pos-
sible.

Operation/Discharging
• The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +50 °C/−4 °F to +122 °F.
• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high
operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.

Storage
• 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.
• The batteries can be stored from −20 °C to +50 °C/−4 °F to +122 °F.

Charging the battery You can charge the battery while it is inserted in the battery com-
☞
partment. Alternatively, remove the battery from the battery com-
partment before charging it.

☞ You cannot turn on the DS2000 while the battery is charging.

1. Connect the battery charger to the battery and to a mains socket.

100-240 V

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2. While charging, the LED of the battery charger lights up orange.

When the battery is nearly charged, the LED turns yellow.
When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green.

2.7 Requirements for Using a GPS Antenna with the DS2000

Requirements The DS2000 can be used with a GPS antenna to position the scan data in real-
time without the need to set up a measurement grid.
For using the DS2000 with a GPS antenna, the GPS antenna has to meet the
following requirements:

Description of the System 19

 • Dual frequency (L1+L2).
• Positioning update greater than 5 Hz.
• RTK (Real-Time Kinematic): connection to a base station using radio link
(UHF or GSM) or connection to a Continuously Operating Reference Sta-
tion (CORS) using internet.
• NMEA output.
To connect the GPS antenna to the tablet, a serial cable (RS232) or a
☞ Bluetooth connection are necessary.

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3 Setup
Procedure for setting The setup procedure of the DS2000 consists of the following steps:
up the DS2000 • Unfolding and adjusting the handle (refer to 3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting
the Handle)
• Preparing the antenna (refer to 3.2 Preparing the Antenna)
• Attaching and connecting the tablet (refer to 3.3 Attaching and Connect-
ing the Tablet)
• Inserting the battery (refer to 3.4 Inserting the Battery)
• Mounting the GPS support (optional; refer to 3.5 Mounting the GPS Sup-
port)
• Calibrating the encoders (refer to 3.6 Calibrating the Encoders)

3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle

Unfold and adjust the 1 2 3
handle

click!
click!

4 5 6

click! click!

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1. Press and hold the central button on the handle and raise the
handle.
2. When the handle is at the desired angle, release the central button.
The handle clicks into place.
3. To adjust the height of the handle, press and hold the vertical but-
tons at the top of the handle.
Pull up the upper part of the handle.
4. When the handle is at the desired height, release the two vertical
buttons.
Slightly shift the handle until it clicks into place.
5. On both sides of the tablet support, pull out the two horizontal
locks and turn them slightly to keep them open.
6. Incline the support to the desired angle and hold it in place.
To fix the support and to close the horizontal locks, turn and release
the locks until they click back into place.

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3.2 Preparing the Antenna
Regulate the move-
ment and height of
the antenna

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To raise the antenna slightly from the ground, pull the strap on the top of the
antenna box.

3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Tablet

Attach and connect The support is designed to hold a tablet.
the tablet
☞

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1. To attach the tablet to the support, press it onto the support until
the Velcro strips are securely attached to each other.
When using the tablet bracket, make sure to attach it to the sup-
port.
2. Slide the tablet into the bracket and connect the tablet to the Eth-
ernet cable of the DS2000.

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3.4 Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery 1 2 3

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1. To open the battery compartment, turn the metallic ring and lift the
cover of the compartment.
2. Insert the battery with the battery connectors facing toward the
front of the DS2000.
3. Close the battery compartment and turn the ring to lock it.

3.5 Mounting the GPS Support

Mount the GPS Sup- 1 2
port

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1. Insert the upper part of the GPS support into the holes at the back
of the battery compartment.
2. Attach the lower part of the GPS support at the bottom of the bat-
tery compartment. Use the tightening screws to screw both parts
together.

3.6 Calibrating the Encoders

Calibration procedure Calibrate the encoders when using the DS2000 for the first time or
☞
when the distance measured by the encoders deviates from the
actual distance.
1. Inflate the tyres of the rear wheels to a pressure of 2 bar.
2. Measure out a distance of at least 10 m. The defined distance is
used as a reference for the calibration procedure.

☞ Ensure that the tablet is connected to the control unit.

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 3. Turn on the control unit of the DS2000. Turn on the tablet and start
the uNEXT software.
4. Start the calibration procedure with the uNEXT software. (Refer to
Procedure for calibrating the encoders within 4.6.2 Hardware Set-
tings).
5. Move the DS2000 along the defined distance.
6. Complete the calibration procedure with the uNEXT software and
check the calibration result. If necessary, repeat the calibration.
After 30 scans, it is recommended to calibrate the encoder of each
☞ wheel separately. For a separate encoder calibration, lift one wheel
during the calibration procedure, then repeat the procedure with the
other wheel. Compare the results with the defined distance to ensure
that both encoders work properly.

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4.1 Software Installation
Requirements for When purchasing a DS2000 package that includes a tablet, the uNEXT soft-
installing the uNEXT ware is already installed on the tablet.
software However, you can also operate the DS2000 with another tablet. When
installing the uNEXT software on another tablet, respect the following
requirements.

Minimum requirements:
• Processor: i3 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB
• Graphic adapter compatible with Open GL 2 or a higher version
• Operating system: Windows 7
• Ethernet port

Requirements for an optimal performance:

• Processor: i5 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 2 GB
• Graphic adapter compatible with Open GL 2 or a higher version
• Operating system: Windows 7
• Hard disk: 40 GB, shock-proof
• Serial port (RS232), only necessary, when using a GPS antenna
• USB port
• Ethernet port

4.2 Main Menu

Available functions File Click New Project to start a new project without using a
reference line.

Click New Assisted Project to start a new project

based on a defined reference line.

Click Open Project to review existing projects.

Click Exit to close uNEXT.

Options Click Settings to open the Settings dialogue.

Help Select Help> Legacy Equipment to register legacy

equipment.
Select Help> About to display general information
about the uNEXT software.

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4.3 Data Acquisition
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen
Elements of the
Acquisition screen a
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d
e

g
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a Acquisition Menu
b Layers Section
c Map Section
d Radargrams (Shallow and Deep)
e Acquisition Commands
f Target Commands
g Menu for Visualisation of Maps and Radargrams
h System Status

Acquisition Menu Button Description

Click this button to open the Survey Report dialogue for gener-
ating a report of the scan data. For a detailed description, refer
to 4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report.
Click this button to display or hide the grid on the radargrams.

Click this button to delete the last acquired scan data.

Click this button to view the current settings.

☞ The Survey Settings and Hardware Settings cannot
be changed from within a project. To change these
settings, return to the main menu and click the Set-
tings button.
☞ Changes made to the settings will apply to all projects.
Click this button to close the current project and return to the
main menu.

The following buttons are only available for the New Assisted Project
function.

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 Button Description
Click this button to activate the “Scan Line Selection” mode.
To select a single scan line on the defined grid, click a line while
this mode is active.
To select several lines, click and drag to create a selection frame
over the lines.
☞ This function is available before starting an acquisi-
tion.
Click this button to open the Starting Point Editor dialogue.
This dialogue allows modifying the starting point of the next
acquisition in relation to the defined grid. For a detailed descrip-
tion, refer to Starting Point Editor.
☞ This function is available before starting an acquisi-
tion.

List of maps within To visualise the scan lines and the targets on these lines, you can load one or
the Layers section more maps from a saved file or from the internet. The loaded maps are dis-
played as layers in the Map section.
Button Description
Click this button to load a saved map in the raster graphics
format. The file format should be TIF or TIFF.
☞ Ensure that you load a map of the area that is cur-
rently scanned.
Click this button to load a saved map in the vector graphics
format. The file format should be SHP, KML or DXF.
☞ Ensure that you load a map of the area that is cur-
rently scanned.
Click this button to load a map from the internet. The following
maps are available for download:

Click this button to remove a loaded map from the list.

Click this button to hide a layer in the Map section.

Drag the slider to change the transparency of a layer in the Map

section.
Click this button to display or hide the Map section.

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Map section and Button Description
radargrams
Click this button to display the Map section or a radargramm at
its full extent.

Click this button to zoom in or out.

Only for the radargrams:

Click this button to increase or reduce the contrast of the radar-
gram.

Map Section

b
c
d
a Compass
e b Loaded map layers
c Current position of the DS2000 radar
d Inserted target
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Radargrams
Shallow: 700 MHz radargram
Deep: 250 MHz radargram
a
a Horizontal scale (distance travelled).
b
The yellow line indicates the current
position of the DS2000
c
b Real-time visualisation of the scan
data
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Click and drag the scroll bar to scroll horizontally through the scan data of
the radargrams.

Acquisition Com- Button Description

mands
Click this button to choose the scan direction before starting an
acquisition. (Shortcut: F2)
Forward: to push the DS2000.
Backward: to pull the DS2000.
Click this button to start an acquisition. (Shortcut: F1)

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 Button Description
Click this button to stop and save the acquisition. (Shortcut: F1)

☞ During the scan, the software evaluates the scan data

from the previous half-meter. Based on the detected
soil characteristics, the software calculates the best
graphic settings for the radargrams and continually
adjusts them. If the soil characteristics change sud-
denly, the software is not able to adjust the graphic
settings properly.
Click this button to refresh the graphic settings of the radar-
grams.

Target Commands Button Description

Click this button to activate the “Insert Marker” mode.
For a detailed description, refer to 4.3.5 Placing a Target.

Click this button to activate the “Edit Marker” mode and click the
marker to be edited.

Click this button to activate the “Delete Marker” mode and click
the marker to be deleted.

Menu for visualisa- Button Description

tion of maps and
radargrams Click this button to display or hide the Map section.

Click this button to display or hide the 700 MHz radargram

(Shallow).

Click this button to display or hide the 250 MHz radargram

(Deep).

System Status Button Description

Displays the radar status.
Click this button to display further details.

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 Button Description
Displays the GPS status.
Click this button to display further details.
If the number of satellites detected by the GPS antenna is low,
the following dialogue window is displayed:

Displays the battery status.

Click this button to display further details.

4.3.2 The Assisted Project Setup Screen

Elements of the
Assisted Project a
Setup screen
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a Layers section
b Map section
c Reference Line section
d Grid section

4.3.3 Data Acquisition with the New Project Function

Starting an acquisi- 1. Click the New Project button in the main menu.
tion The software starts calibrating the radar. A dialogue box shows the
progress of the calibration.

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 ☞ If the radar calibration fails, the following dialogue box is displayed.

Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly to the tablet

and that the control unit is turned on.

☞ If one of the radar channels does not work, an error screen indicates
the faulty channel.
2. As soon as the radar calibration is complete, the Acquisition screen
is displayed.
Use the acquisition commands to start and stop the acquisition of
scan data.
For a detailed description of these and other available functions,
refer to 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen.

☞ The length of a single scan must not exceed 800 m.

4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Function

Starting an acquisi- 1. Click the New Assisted Project button in the main menu.
tion The Assisted Project Setup screen is displayed.
2. In the Assisted Project Setup dialogue, set up the measurement
grid. For a detailed description, refer to Setting up a measurement
grid.
3. When the setup of the measurement grid is finished, click the Start
Survey button to start the acquisition.
The software starts calibrating the radar. A dialogue box shows the
progress of the calibration.

☞ If the radar calibration fails, the following dialogue box is displayed.

Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly to the tablet

and that the control unit is turned on.

☞ If one of the radar channels does not work, an error screen indicates
the faulty channel.
4. As soon as the radar calibration is complete, the Acquisition screen
is displayed.
Use the acquisition commands to start and stop the acquisition of
scan data.
For a detailed description of these and other available functions,
refer to 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen.

☞ The length of a single scan must not exceed 800 m.

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Setting up a measure- Drawing and Editing the Reference Line of the Grid
ment grid Click this button to edit the reference line.

To draw a new grid reference line, click the right

button at the top of the Map section, then click on
the map to place two or more points.
The software connects the placed points to create
the reference line.
To pan the map, click the left button at the top of
the Map section, then click and drag the map.
Click this button to finish the drawing of the refer-
ence line.
To edit a single point of the reference line, select
the point in the map and change the parameters in
the Reference Line section.
You can change the distance from the previous point
and the angle relative to the previous segment of
the line.

Modifying the Grid Settings

In the Grid section you can define the fol-
lowing parameters:
• T Step: Distance between two grid lines
in the transversal direction.
• L Step: Distance between two grid lines
in the longitudinal direction.
• Length: Total length of the grid.
• Width: Total width of the grid.
• Flip: Option to flip the grid 180°.
The field Scans displays the total number of
scans that are necessary to complete the
survey.
☞ To reset the grid to the default,
click the button beneath the Grid
section.

Starting Point Editor With the Starting Point Editor you can change the position of the DS2000 in
relation to the measurement grid within the map.

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 Direction:
This section displays the direction of the selected scan line and the currently
selected scan direction.
Select the desired scan direction for the data acquisition (forward or back-
ward).
Starting Point:
In this section, you can edit the coordinates of the starting point.
To edit the values, click the green arrows in the interactive graphic or click
the plus or minus buttons.
Displacements:
In this section, you can edit the in-line and lateral displacements.
To edit the values, click the green arrows in the interactive graphic or click
the plus or minus buttons.
☞ Note: The Starting Point and Displacements values are interde-
pendent. Changing the values of one section changes the values
of the other section accordingly.

4.3.5 Placing a Target

The Place Target dia-
logue a

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a Target section
b Details section
c Propagation Velocity section
1. To insert a marker for a target, activate the “Insert Marker” mode
and click directly on the detected object within the radargram.
The Place Target dialogue is displayed.

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 2. In the section Target, edit the information about the new marker.
• Type: Define the type of the detected target.

• Name: Enter a name or select an existing name.

Note: Based on the selected target type, a default name is pro-
posed. Additionally, a list with names of previous inserted mark-
ers is available. The software connects all markers using the
same name with a line in the Area Map to form a so-called “tar-
get”.
• Color: Define the colour of the marker.
Based on the selected target type, a default colour is proposed.
• Notes: Enter additional information, if necessary.
3. If necessary, modify the displayed values in the section Propaga-
tion Velocity to find the best propagation velocity.
To adjust the red hyperbola on the radargram, move the slider
below the radargram or change one of the three parameters.

☞ Note: The parameters are interdependent. Changing one parameter

changes the other two parameters accordingly.

To reset the parameter values to the default setting, click this but-
ton.
4. To confirm all changes and insert the marker, click OK, otherwise
click Cancel.

4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report

The Survey Report
dialogue

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 Report Type section The type of report (planimetry or data
analysis) is selected by default.
• Paper size: Choose between the A3
and A4 format.
• Detailed planimetry scale: Select
a scale between 1:50 and 1:1000.
• Output type: Choose between the
PDF and HTML format.
Survey Description section The survey name is generated automat-
ically.
Enter a project name and a short
description of the job location.
Header section Enter general information, such as com-
pany name, name of the operator, and
date and time.
To change the logo in the header of the
report, click the logo and select a file
from the directory.
Additional Notes and Addi- If necessary, enter additional informa-
tional Figures section tion.
To view the report before saving, click Preview.
To generate and save the report, click Save.
To close the dialogue without saving the report, click Cancel.

4.4 Review of Scan Data

4.4.1 The Review Acquisition Screen
Elements of the
Review Acquisition a
screen
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a Review Acquisition Menu

b Map Section
c Radargrams (Shallow and Deep)
d Target Commands
e Menu for Visualisation of Maps and Radargrams

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Functions within the Radargrams
Review Acquisition The general functions of the radargrams are the same as for the Acquisition
screen screen. (Refer to Map section and radargrams within 4.3.1 The Acquisition
Screen).

Target Commands
These commands are the same as for the Acquisition screen, except that the
button for marking a target on the ground is not available. (Refer to Target
Commands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).

Review Acquisition Use the drop-down menu to switch between the single
Menu scans of the survey.

Button Description
Click this button to start data acquisition in order to resume the
saved survey, for example when lines are missing.

Click this button to export targets to one of the following file

formats:
• dat
• shp
• dxf
Click this button to open the Survey Report dialogue for gener-
ating a report of the scan data. For a detailed description, refer
to 4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report.
Click this button to activate the “Scan Line Selection” mode.
To select a single scan line on the defined grid, click a line while
this mode is active.
To select several lines, click and drag to create a selection frame
over the lines.
☞ This function is available before starting an acquisi-
tion.
Click this button to display or hide the grid on the radargrams.

Click this button to delete the scan data and markers of the cur-
rently selected scan.

Click this button to view the current settings.

☞ The settings cannot be changed from within a project.
To change the settings, return to the main menu and
click the Settings button.
Click this button to close the current project and return to the
main menu.

4.4.2 Review of Scan Data with the Open Project Function

Open an existing 1. Click the Open Project button in the main menu.
project
2. Select a project file from the file directory and click Open.
The Review Acquisition screen is displayed.

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 3. The Map section and the radargrams allow you to review the exist-
ing scan data of the survey project.
4. For a detailed description of available functions, refer to 4.4.1 The
Review Acquisition Screen.

4.5 Export of Scan Data

Export scan data and 1. Click the Open Project button in the main menu.
inserted targets
2. Select a project file from the file directory and click Open.
The Review Acquisition screen is displayed.

3. To export the scan data and inserted targets of the project,

click the export button in the Review Acquisition menu.

4. Select a file format and click Export.

4.6 Settings
The Settings dialogue To open the Settings dialogue, click the Settings button in the main menu.
The Settings dialogue contains the following tabs:
• Survey Settings (refer to 4.6.1 Survey Settings)
• Hardware Settings (refer to 4.6.2 Hardware Settings)
• Graphics Settings (refer to 4.6.3 Graphics Settings)
• International Settings (refer to 4.6.4 International Settings)

4.6.1 Survey Settings

Available functions

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 a Folders section: Modify the project name and define the storage loc-
ation for the project.
b Positioning section
c Click this button to turn on or off the GPS.
d Click this button to open the Positioning Settings dialogue.
e Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

The Positioning Set- The Positioning Settings dialogue contains two tabs and a general section
tings dialogue below those tabs:
a) COM Port Settings tab
b) Positioning System tab
c) Status of the GPS
d) Log of incoming NMEA strings

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COM Port Settings tab:

Select the same values that are used in the settings of the GPS antenna. Refer
to the user manual of the GPS antenna.

Positioning System tab:

Check the status of the positioning system:
• Satellites: Indicates the number of satellites from which the GPS antenna
is receiving data. For a good signal at least 5 satellites are required.
• HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision): The lower the number is, the
better is the achieved accuracy. For a good positioning, this value should
not be greater than 2.
• Fix: Indicates the Real Time Kinematic (RTK) status.
• GPS Fix: without GPS
• RTK Fix: without RTK
• RKT Float Fix: no connection to the base station

Support of Custom Within the Settings dialogue selet the tab Local Transformations in order to
Coordinate Systems add a local transformation system.
Local transformation systems need to be of file format *.gsb.

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 When the file appears in the list, the import and export of DXF carto-
☞ graphy based upon that specific coordinate system will be possible.

4.6.2 Hardware Settings

Available functions

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a Radar section: Modify the radar depth range (in ns) and the number
of samples.
b Metric Encoder section
c System section: Select between Radar Types. uNEXT automatically
recognises the version of the hardware and displays it.
d Click this button to open the Metric Encoder Calibration dialogue.
e Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

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Procedure for calib- 1. To open the Metric Encoder Calibration dialogue, click the Set-
rating the encoders tings button in the main menu, select the Hardware Settings tab
and click the button within the Metric Encoder section.
Alternatively, you can use the shortcut F3.
2. To start the calibration procedure, click the START button.

A bar indicates the progress of the calibration procedure.

3. To complete the calibration procedure, click the STOP button.

4. Enter the distance travelled with the DS2000.

The software calculates the new spatial resolution of the encoders.

5. To start a new calibration procedure, repeat the steps 2 to 4.

To save the calibration result and close the dialogue, click OK.
To close the dialogue without saving, click Cancel.

4.6.3 Graphics Settings

Available functions

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a Graphics section: Select the display mode for the radargrams.

b Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

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 Available Display Modes
Gray Scale B-W-B W-B-W

ZCE PHE BGP

Russian

4.6.4 International Settings

Available functions

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a System Of Measurement and Units section: Select the type of

measurement system and the units for distance (metres, feet, yards)
and depth (metres, centimetres, inches, feet).
b Language section: Select the preferred language. Language changes
becomes effective after restarting the software.
c Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

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5 Planning a Survey
Jobsite Investigation To carry out a survey with the DS2000 in the most efficient way, gather all
available information before each project:
• Make yourself familiar with the jobsite features.
• Obtain technical maps, recommended in DXF format, about existing utilit-
ies on the jobsite.
• Supplement the acquired scan data by opening manholes on-site.
Be cautious when performing site investigation and make sure to
☞ adhere to local laws for safety.

Jobsite Features The basic requirement for carrying out a survey is understanding the features
of the jobsite. When gathering information about the jobsite, keep in mind the
objectives of the survey. Consider the following points when preparing the
survey:
• Do you need any specific permissions to carry out the survey on the job-
site, for example, access permission to pedestrian zones or permission to
interrupt the traffic flow?
• Are there any difficulties in accessing the jobsite? (Available space, any
architectural features forming an obstacle, etc.).
• Is the jobsite in an area with a high level of urban traffic, such as streets,
squares or pavements? Are there parked cars that could be in the way
during the survey?

Technical Maps of Technical maps of existing utilities are normally created by public utility com-
existing utilities panies. Such maps give a schematic overview about the type and position of
utilities that are constructed and managed by the public utility companies.
Even if these maps are generic, they can give a first impression of the existing
utilities and provide additional information during the data acquisition and
interpretation phase.
To obtain technical maps of the jobsite, contact the cartographic or
☞ planning office of the different utility companies. Clearly specify the
streets and areas of interest. Request the maps early enough in
advance to the survey, to ensure that the maps are available for the
data acquisition phase.
The following list contains the most important types of utilities that need to
be considered:
• Street lights
• Low, medium and high-voltage electricity cables
• Telephone cables
• Gas pipes
• Water supply pipes
• Sewage pipes

Opening manholes Once data acquisition is complete, opening the manholes on-site can provide
you with further information regarding depth, diameter and direction of the
utility. This information serves as reference data during the interpretation
phase.

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6 Procedures for Working with the DS2000
6.1 Preparing an Acquisition
Steps to be taken Before departing to the jobsite, ensure that the tablet and the
☞
DS2000 battery are fully charged.
1. At the jobsite, set up the DS2000 and mount the accessories, if
available. Refer to 3 Setup.
2. Depending on the purpose of the survey and the available accessor-
ies, carry out one of the procedures described in the following para-
graphs:
• Marking out targets on site
• Mapping utilities without using GPS
• Mapping utilities using GPS

6.2 Marking Out Targets on-Site

Procedure for mark- Follow these steps when the mapping of detected utilities is not necessary.
ing out targets Ensure that the spray support is mounted.
☞
Ensure that the tablet is connected to the control unit.
1. Press the power button to turn on the control unit of the DS2000.
2. Turn on the tablet and start the uNEXT.
3. Click the New Project button.
The software starts calibrating the radar. As soon as the radar calib-
ration is complete, the Acquisition screen is displayed.
4. Check the radar and battery status. (Refer to System Status within
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).

☞ For a better visualisation of the radargrams, turn off the Map sec-
tion. (Refer to Map section and radargrams within 4.3.1 The Acquisi-
tion Screen).
5. Select the scan direction depending on whether the DS2000 is being
pushed or pulled. (Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The
Acquisition Screen).
Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the line to be scanned.
6. Start the acquisition with the respective acquisition command.
(Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition
Screen).
Start moving the DS2000 along the scan line.
7. When a target is detected, stop and move the DS2000 back until the
vertical yellow line of the radargram is on top of the target.
8. Insert a marker and estimate the correct depth. (Refer to 4.3.5 Pla-
cing a Target).
9. Mark the target on the ground using the spray paint. (Refer to Tar-
get Commands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
10. When reaching the end of the scan line, stop the acquisition with
the respective acquisition command. (Refer to Acquisition Com-
mands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).

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 11. Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the next line to be
scanned.
Repeat the steps 6 to 10 until the jobsite is covered.
Spray Support is going to be phased out in Septembre 2020.
☞
6.3 Mapping Utilities without Using GPS
Procedure for map- If a GPS antenna is not available, follow these steps to map the detected util-
ping utilities without ities based on a measurement grid.
GPS If available, mount the spray support.
☞
Ensure that the tablet is connected to the control unit.
1. Press the power button to turn on the control unit of the DS2000.
2. Turn on the tablet and start the uNEXT.
3. Click the New Assisted Project button.
The Assisted Project Setup screen is displayed.
4. If available, load a map from a saved cartographic file or from the
internet. (Refer to List of maps within the Layers section within
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
5. Set up the measurement grid. (Refer to Setting up a measurement
grid within 4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project
Function).
6. When the setup of the measurement grid is finished, click the Start
Survey button to start the acquisition.
The software starts calibrating the radar. As soon as the radar calib-
ration is complete, the Acquisition screen is displayed.
7. Check the radar and battery status. (Refer to System Status within
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
8. Select the scan direction depending on whether the DS2000 is being
pushed or pulled. (Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The
Acquisition Screen).
9. Position the DS2000 on the line of the measurement grid suggested
by the software.

☞ To skip the line suggested by the software, select a new line.

☞ To edit the starting point position and the scan direction, open the
Starting Point Editor. (Refer to Starting Point Editor within 4.3.4
Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Function).
10. Start the acquisition with the respective acquisition command.
(Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition
Screen).
Start moving the DS2000 along the scan line.
11. When a target is detected, stop and move the DS2000 back until the
vertical yellow line of the radargram is on top of the target.
12. Insert a marker and estimate the correct depth. (Refer to 4.3.5 Pla-
cing a Target).
13. If the spray support is mounted, mark the target on the ground
using the spray paint. (Refer to Target Commands within 4.3.1 The
Acquisition Screen).

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 14. When reaching the end of the scan line, stop the acquisition with
the respective acquisition command. (Refer to Acquisition Com-
mands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
15. Repeat the steps 9 to 14 until the measurement grid is covered.
16. Before returning to the main menu, save a report of the survey with
the Survey Report dialogue. (Refer to 4.3.6 Generating a Survey
Report).

☞ If necessary, you can review the acquired scan data. (Refer to 4.4
Review of Scan Data).

☞ If necessary, you can export the scan data to be edited in AutoCad.

(Refer to 4.5 Export of Scan Data).
Spray Support is going to be phased out in Septembre 2020.
☞
6.4 Mapping Utilities Using GPS
Procedure for map- If a GPS antenna is available, follow these steps to create a georeferenced
ping utilities with GPS map of the detected utilities.

☞ If available, mount the spray support.

Mount the GPS support on the DS2000 and attach the pole with the
GPS antenna.
Ensure that the tablet is connected to the control unit and to the
antenna.
1. Press the power button to turn on the control unit of the DS2000.
2. Turn on the tablet and start the uNEXT.
3. Select Settings>Survey Settings>Positioning Settings to connect
and configure the GPS. (Refer to 4.6.1 Survey Settings).
4. Click the New Project button.
The software starts calibrating the radar. As soon as the radar calib-
ration is complete, the Acquisition screen is displayed.
5. Check the radar, GPS and battery status. (Refer to System Status
within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
6. If available, load a map from a saved cartographic file or from the
internet. (Refer to List of maps within the Layers section within
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
7. Select the scan direction depending on whether the DS2000 is being
pushed or pulled. (Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The
Acquisition Screen).
Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the line to be scanned.
8. Start the acquisition with the respective acquisition command.
(Refer to Acquisition Commands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition
Screen).
Start moving the DS2000 along the scan line.
9. When a target is detected, stop and move the DS2000 back until the
vertical yellow line of the radargram is on top of the target.
10. Insert a marker and estimate the correct depth. (Refer to 4.3.5 Pla-
cing a Target).
11. If the spray support is mounted, mark the target on the ground
using the spray paint. (Refer to Target Commands within 4.3.1 The
Acquisition Screen).

Procedures for Working with the DS2000 45

 12. When reaching the end of the scan line, stop the acquisition with
the respective acquisition command. (Refer to Acquisition Com-
mands within 4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen).
13. Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the next line to be
scanned.
Repeat the steps 8 to 12 until the jobsite is covered.
14. Before returning to the main menu, save a report of the survey with
the Survey Report dialogue. (Refer to 4.3.6 Generating a Survey
Report).

☞ If necessary, you can review the acquired scan data. (Refer to 4.4
Review of Scan Data).

☞ If necessary, you can export the scan data to be edited in AutoCad.

(Refer to 4.5 Export of Scan Data).
Spray Support is going to be phased out in Septembre 2020.
☞

46 Procedures for Working with the DS2000

7 Care and Transport
7.1 Transport
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete ori-
ginal Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equival-
ent, to protect against shock and vibration.

Shipping, transport of When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the
batteries 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.

7.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in
summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to 8 Technical Data for
information about temperature limits.

7.3 Cleaning and Drying

WARNING
Risk of electric shock during cleaning and drying
If the product is turned on during cleaning or drying you may receive an elec-
tric shock.
Precautions:
▶ • Ensure that all cables are disconnected, including the power supply
cable.
• Before cleaning the product, turn off the product and all other
devices connected to the product.
• Ensure that the product is dry before reconnecting cables and turning
on the product.

Product and • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten
Accessories the cloth with water or soapy water. Do not use other liquids; these may
attack the product surface.

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

Connectors with dust Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
caps

Care and Transport 47

8 Technical Data
8.1 General
Dimensions
584.5 mm 1343 mm

1047 mm

393 mm

698 mm

012437_001

Weight Without battery and tablet

DS2000 27 kg

Control Unit/Tablet Specifications

Power Consumption 13.3 W

Dual-frequency Specifications
antenna
Antenna Footprint 40 cm x 50 cm
Number of Hardware Chan- 2
nels
Antenna Central Frequencies 250 MHz and 700 MHz
Antenna Orientation Perpendicular, broadside
Sampling Frequency 400 kHz

Data Acquisition Specifications

Acquisition Speed more than 10 km/h
Scan Rate per Channel for 381 scans per second
512 Samples per scan
Scan Interval 42 scans per metre
Positioning Two integrated encoders and/or GPS - Total
Station

Battery for control Type Rechargeable SLAB (Sealed Lead Acid Battery)
unit
Voltage 12 V
Capacity 12 Ah

48 Technical Data
Environmental spe- Temperature
cifications Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
-10 to +40 -40 to +70

Protection against water, dust and sand

Protection
IP65 (IEC 60529)

Humidity
Protection
Max 95% non-condensing
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodic-
ally drying out the instrument.

8.2 Conformity to European Regulations

Authorization for Use AT, BE, CY, DE, EL, FR, LT, UK
− National Restriction

The use of the system may be subject to a license and/or an authorization by

the Competent Ministry of the country where the system will be used.
For more details with reference to the restriction, please refer to the following
websites:

https://www.efis.dk/sitecontent.jsp?sitecontent=srd_regulations
http://www.eurogpr.org/vn2/index.php/rules-regulations/licensing-rules

Conformity to • This equipment complies with the essential requirements and

National Regulations other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full Declaration of Conformity can be found either on the

storage device or or on the following website:
https://leica-geosystems.com/about-us/compliance-standards/
conformity-declarations
• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may
cause radio interference. If so, the user may need to take
adequate measures.

Conformity to The equipment conforms to the following requirements set by EC regula-

European regulations tions, including subsequent modifications, and to the legislation set by the
member states that implement these regulations:
2014/53/EU Radio Directive
Warning: this equipment is destined for use in industrial environments (Class
A apparatus). In residential, commercial and light industry environments, this
apparatus may generate radio interference: in this case, the user may be
required to operate while taking appropriate countermeasures.
The apparatus is sensitive to the presence of external electromagnetic fields,
which may reduce its performance.

Technical Data 49
 Receiver test according to EN 302 066 v. 2.1.0
The unit has been tested according to the provision of the EN 302 066 v.
2.1.0. Specifically, for the receiver test (that tests the influence of an inter-
ferer signal to the device), the following performance criterion has been
used (see ETSI TS 103 361 v.1.1.1) .
Performance criterion: The difference D between the Rx signal noise
(increased by an interferer) and the maximum input signal for the Rx in the
linear region of operation.
Level of performance: Dmin > 30 dB

50 Technical Data
9 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty
Software Licence This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is
Agreement supplied 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 Prop-
erty 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 Software
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://leica-geosystems.com/about-us/compliance-standards/legal-documents
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 Agree-
ment. 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 pur-
chase 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.

Software Licence Agreement/Warranty 51

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