Leica iCON gps 60 User Manual Version 1.
iCON gps 60, Introduction Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica iCON gps 60 system. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "7 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product identification The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Type DANGER WARNING CAUTION Trademarks Description Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
iCON gps 60, Introduction Validity of this manual Available documentation This manual applies to the Leica iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna. Name Description/Format Leica iCON gps All instructions required in order to operate the product 60 User to a basic level are contained in the User Manual. Manual Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions. Name Description/Format Leica iCON gps Describes the general working of the product in 60 System standard use.
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Table of Contents In this manual Chapter 1 Unpacking the Container 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Page Leica iCON gps 60 Container Contents Compatible Field Controllers 1.2.1 iCON Series Field Software Overview Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Installing the Internal Battery 2.1.
iCON gps 60, Table of Contents 3 Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 3.1 3.2 4 Software Tools 4.1 4.2 5 Main Menu 3.1.1 Navigation in Sub Menus 3.1.2 Available Sub Menus How to Change and Edit Values Base Setup 4.1.1 Base Setup Functions 4.1.2 Raw Data Logging Licensing Setups with Controller and Accessories 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.
6 Care and Transport 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 Safety Directions 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8 Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Technical Data 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Technical Data iCON gps 60 Antenna 8.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 8.1.
iCON gps 60, Table of Contents 9 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement Index 10 122 124
1 Unpacking the Container 1.1 Leica iCON gps 60 Container Contents Description There are four different container configurations available to cover GNSS rover and reference setups.
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container CTC1 Container upper shell The large-size CTC1 container comprises all items for the rover setup. The content of the upper shell is the same for all available container configuration.
CTC1 container lower shell iCON CC60/CC61 Large-size CTC1 container configuration with iCON CC60/CC61 controller.
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container CTC1 container lower shell iCON CC50 Large-size CTC1 container configuration with iCON CC50 controller.
CTC2 container iCON gps 60 The small-size CTC2 container comprises the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna and its accessories. The container can additionally hold a iCON CC50 controller with accessories.
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container a) b) c) d) e) f) g) GEB221 battery Spare battery for CC50 Spare stylus for CC50 iCON DVD QN/TNC adapter Storage space for CC50 GAD108 antenna arm h) i) j) k) l) m) AC-adapter Cable set iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna Manuals USB flash drive Radio antenna
1.2 Compatible Field Controllers About the controllers CC50 upside The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can be used as a standalone device or in combination with compatible controllers running iCON field software.
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container CC50 rear side a b c d e GPS60_020 CC60/CC61 upside a) b) c) d) e) Camera lens Stylus Hand strap clip Speaker Battery and SIM-card compartment c d e a f b GPS60_005 g a) b) c) d) e) f) D-SUB 9 port USB host port for USB stick Screen Keyboard Micro in, Audio out and LAN Power socket and USB host port for USB stick g) Speaker
CC60/CC61 rear side a b c CC_003 iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container d e f a) b) c) d) e) f) Digital camera Battery compartment L SIM card slot Stylus Docking station contacts Battery compartment R 19
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container 1.2.1 iCON Site software main menu at a glance iCON Series Field Software Overview Refer to the iCON Site software on the iCON DVD.
iCON Build software - main menu at a glance iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container Refer to the iCON Build software on the iCON DVD.
iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container 1.
Holder for iCON CC60/CC61 a b c d e e g f GPS60_007 Holder: a) Upper holder (fixed) b) Lower holder (extendable) c) Fixation screws (size adjustment) d) Fixation screws (angle adjustment) Clamp: e) Pole clamp f) Unlocking bolt g) Tightening screw iCON gps 60, Unpacking the Container 23
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 2 Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 2.1 Installing the Internal Battery Insert and remove the battery step-by-step Follow the step-by-step instructions to install the internal battery. To remove the battery, first place the instrument on a stable surface. Then follow the following instructions in reverse.
Place the instrument onto a stable surface. (Not illustrated) Step Description 1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2. Pull out the battery holder. 3. Orientate the battery to match with the pictogram on the base of the holder! 4. Insert the battery into the holder. Check that the battery is locked in! 5. Push the holder with battery into the battery compartment. 6.
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 2.1.1 General Battery Handling Charging / firsttime use • • • • • Operation / Discharging • • 26 The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible. 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.
2.2 Installing a SIM Card Insert and remove the SIM card step-by-step Follow the step-by-step instructions to install a SIM card. To remove the SIM card place the instrument on a stable surface first. Then follow the following instructions in reverse order.
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 28 Place the instrument onto a stable surface. (Not illustrated) Step Description 1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2. Pull out the battery holder. 3. Orientate the SIM card as illustrated. 4. Insert the SIM card into the card slot and push it in until it locks in place. 5. Insert the battery holder. Check for proper seating! 6.
2.3 Understanding Antenna Heights Description • • The height of the GNSS SmartAntenna above the measured point consists of three components: • the vertical height reading, • the vertical offset, • the vertical phase centre variations. For most operations, pre-configured antenna settings of Leica field controllers (i.e. CC60/CC61 or CC50) can be used. These settings take the vertical phase centre variations into account.
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 2.4 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP Description The Mechanical Reference Plane: • is where the antenna heights are measured to. • is where the phase centre variations refer to. • varies for different antennas. MRP of the antenna The MRP for the antenna is shown in the diagram. GPS60_009 K TR BT R PW a a) The mechanical reference plane is the underside of the threaded metal insert.
2.5 Measuring the antenna height pillar setup Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup Setup type Antenna name The required measurement Pillar the vertical height reading to the MRP. a iCON gps 60 Pillar b c d a) b) c) d) GPS60_010 iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna Mechanical reference plane MRP Vertical phase centre offset for L1 Vertical phase centre offset for L2 Vertical Height Reading No vertical offset.
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna Measure a height from the pillar benchmark to a surface on the carrier. 2. Use the appropriate measurement from the diagram above. Determine the height difference between the measured surface on the carrier and where the MRP of the antenna sits on the carrier. 3. The vertical height reading = adding the values in step 1. and step 2. 109 mm Description 1. 145.5 mm Step 36.
2.6 Measuring the antenna height tripod setup Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup Setup Type Antenna type Tripod a The required measurement iCON gps 60 Tripod the vertical height reading from the height hook. b c d e GPS60_011 iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna a) b) c) d) e) Mechanical reference plane MRP Vertical phase centre offset for L1 Vertical phase centre offset for L2 Vertical offset Vertical Height Reading Vertical offset = 0.
iCON gps 60, Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna Determining the antenna height with the height hook step-by-step 2.7 Measuring the antenna height pole setup Step Description 1. The vertical height reading = vertical height reading from the height hook. • The vertical height reading is the height difference between the ground mark and the bottom end of the height hook. • The vertical offset of 0.
3 Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface User Interface overview a b c GPS60_001 iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface d e f g a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Display Navigation keys ENTER key ESC key Ambient light sensor Power and status LED ON/OFF key 35
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface User Interface elements The instrument can be controlled and used as a stand-alone base point instrument via the user interface elements. Element Function Navigation keys • 4-way navigation in the menus via left, right, up and down key. Enter • • • To activate editing. To accept changes. To enter a menu or submenu. ESC • • To cancel operations. To leave a menu. ON/OFF key • Gives access to startup, shutdown and reset functions.
Element Power LED Function off • Antenna switched off. continuously green • • Normal operation mode. Battery level above 20%. continuously red • • • Critical antenna error. "!" shown in a main screen icon. During bootup. Use the navigation keys to select a program icon and to navigate within submenus. Use the key to enter a submenu and confirm settings. Use the key to discard settings, cancel operations and to go back to the main menu.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 3.1 Main Menu Description The Main Menu is the first screen displayed when the instrument is switched on. Main menu on the display The main menu features a matrix set of program icons. The appearance of the program icon depends upon the current instrument status and setup.
Additional icon information The program icons on the display provides additional information related to basic instrument and sensor status. Icon Description Position • Sensor has not obtained a position. • • Navigated position has been obtained. Error ≤ 10 m. • • Float position has been obtained. Error ≤ 0.5 m. • • High accuracy position has been obtained. Error ≤ 0.05 m. • iCON gps 60 is operating as a base. • BasePilot setup in progress. • BasePilot setup failed.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Icon Description Satellite • No satellites tracked. • Number of tracked satellites. Icon Description Radio • Radio not in use. • • • Radio set to receive correction data in rover mode. Active radio channel is displayed. Waves flash when correction data is received. • • • Radio set to transmit correction data in base mode. Active radio channel is displayed. Waves flash when correction data is transmitted. • Radio error.
Icon Description Modem • Modem not in use. • Modem connected to a cell phone network. • Modem set to receive correction data in rover mode. Waves flash when correction data is received. • • Modem set to transmit correction data in base mode. Waves flash when correction data is transmitted. • Modem error.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Icon Description Bluetooth • Bluetooth OFF. • Bluetooth ON. • Bluetooth connection active.
Icon Description Battery / Power • Internal battery in use. Bars indicate the battery power level. • Internal battery low. • External power is used. Internal battery is installed. • External power is used. Internal battery is not installed. Icon Description Construction telematics • iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface For future use.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Icon Description Storage • Memory icon (internal memory). • USB flash drive inserted. • Raw data logging ongoing. • Memory error (internal memory). Can also occur in combination with USB flash drive and Raw data logging. Icon Description Settings • Settings icon.
3.1.1 Navigation in Sub Menus Locked Submenus To enter a submenu, highlight a menu icon and press the Features that are not active due to a missing licence are marked with a "lock symbol". key. Use the and navigation keys to navigate through submenu with multiple pages. Use the and navigation keys to select a submenu entry.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 3.1.
Radio Menu Informs about: • radio status information • connection details of the internal and / or external radio • base station information Configurable values in submenus: • radio channel • radio ON/OFF Modem Menu Informs about: • modem status information • connection details of internal modem Configurable values in submenus: • modem ON/OFF • modem connect/disconnect iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 47
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Battery Menu Informs about: • battery level of internal and / or external battery Configurable values in submenus: • none Bluetooth Menu Informs about: • Bluetooth connection status Configurable value in submenu: • activate/deactivate Bluetooth Construction telematics Menu Reserved for future use.
Settings Menu Contains a set of four submenus.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface System Information submenu: Functions Description System Information • • • sensor serial number active firmware versions other system related information System Configuration submenu: Functions Description Upload firmware firmware file must be placed on a USB flash drive Choose language change system language Reset options multiple reset options given Screen settings set display backlight and power saving options Start up & shut down configur
Functions Description Time zone define timezone, daylight saving and current time Units & Formats define units and their formats Service Information submenu: Service Menu Functions Description Service Password protected - for Service & Support staff only Functions Description Service Password protected - for Service & Support staff only iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 51
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface 3.2 Select and edit values in a submenu How to Change and Edit Values When entering a submenu the first editable value is automatically selected. This is indicated by a frame around the entry. Press Use the and navigation keys to highlight the submenu entry of interest. key make a value editable. The value is displayed with the colours inverted when editable. • • Use the and navigation keys to change a value.
Press key again to save the changes. The reading switches back to noninverted mode. iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Check that the desired value is displayed.
iCON gps 60, Leica iCON gps 60 User Interface Enter numbers or text The user interface is equipped with a virtual keyboard for alphanumerical typing. The virtual keyboard works similar to a mobile phone keyboard. Press repeatedly to toggle between the different characters. First select a submenu item, as shown in the example. • • Press key to edit a number/text field. Use the navigation keys to select a key on the virtual keyboard. • Press key (if necessary repeatedly) to select a character.
Special keys Function Moves the position of the cursor. Deletes the character left of the cursor (backspace functionality). Stores the current content of the textfield and ends the input mode.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools 4 Software Tools 4.1 Base Setup Using the Base Point List The Base Point List comprises a list of known base points with all corresponding base system configuration data. It is used with the BasePilot functionality for fast automatic base configuration. BasePilot setup The Base Point List can be exported, imported and deleted via the Import/Export/Delete submenu (refer to "Import / Export of data").
Step Description 2. Choose correct SmartAntenna mode: • If iCON gps 60 is in base mode: – BasePilot starts up automatically. • If iCON gps 60 is in rover mode: – Go to Settings\Tools\Base Setup and choose Find Nearest and confirm selection with key (refer also to "Function: Find Nearest step-by-step"). 3. While BasePilot is setting up: The position icon is displayed. On RTK Mode page, in the Position submenu the line BasePilot shows: Setting up. 4.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools Base setup When using BasePilot, always check in the Position submenu that the SmartAntenna has selected the correct base point! Using the wrong base point can lead to an error of more than 20 m for a rover! The instrument can be manually set up as a stand-alone base station without a controller. This can be done in three different ways using the Base Setup wizard. The wizard is accessable via Settings>Tools>Base Setup.
4.1.1 Base Setup Functions Additional screens for all functions At the end of all base setup functions the Base Setup wizard continues with a common set of configuration screens: • Communication: To configure parameters for communication with other devices. Function: Get Here step-by-step • Antenna: To set Antenna Type, Height and Measurement Method. • Confirmation: To save the current configuration to the Base Point List. Subsequently, the instrument will start transmitting.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools Step 3. Description Select Get Here and confirm selection with key. 4. Optional for external antennas: Set the correct Antenna Type, Height and Measurement Method in the antenna screen. 5. When ready to determine the current position, confirm with Continue. 6. The instrument measures the current position. Subsequently it searches the Base Point List for stored base points in the vicinity. 7.
Function: Edit step-by-step When using BasePilot, always check in the Position submenu that the SmartAntenna has selected the correct base point! Using the wrong base point can lead to an error of more than 20 m for a rover! The Edit function can be used to enter a set of coordinates manually. Step Description 1. Position the iCON gps 60 where the base point should be set up. 2. 3. Select Modify and confirm selection with Select Edit and confirm selection with key. key. 4.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools Step Description 7. Press right navigation key to continue with the Communication setup screen e.g. to establish a connection via radio. 8. In case the existing point has been chosen, either the saved setup can be chosen OR the current setup.
Step Description 4. The instrument searches within the Base Point List for stored base points within a 20 m radius. The closest base point is selected automatically. 5. Choose communication configuration: • re-use configuration of found base point (saved setup) OR • define new configuration / use currently active configuration 6. Back in the Position screen, re-check the selected base point information. 7. Press right navigation key to continue with the Communication setup screen e.g.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools No stored positions nearby 64 If no base point in the Base Point List is close to the current instrument position an information message shows up: If this screen appears: • Choose Continue • Use Input or Get Here function to set up the base instead
4.1.2 Raw Data Logging Raw Data logging To log RINEX data the instrument must be configured for Raw Data logging. The settings are accessible via Settings>Tools>Raw Data logging. Import / Export of data RINEX is used for post processing when high accurate coodinates are required. Import and export of data can be performed via the Settings>Tools>Import/ Export of data menu with a USB flash drive as external storage device.
iCON gps 60, Software Tools Export options from the instrument to a USB flash drive: Export to USB Description Base Point List exports a list of stored base points System Configuration makes a backup of the current system configuration (e.g.
Raw Data logging To log RINEX data the instrument must be configured for Raw Data logging. The settings are accessible via Settings>Tools>Raw Data logging. RINEX is used for post processing when high accurate coodinates are required. 4.2 Licensing Licence Status In the Licence menu licenses can be uploaded, entered or deleted. The settings are accessible via Settings>Tools>Licences.
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories 5 Setups with Controller and Accessories 5.
a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Real-time reference setup step-by-step Radio antenna iCON gps 60 antenna GAD108 Height hook GRT146 Tribrach Tripod CC50 field controller Step Description 1. Setting Up the Equipment i) j) k) l) m) Battery for CC50 field controller USB flash drive Mini-USB to USB cable CC60/CC61 field controller Battery for CC60/CC61 field controller n) GEB171 external battery o) GEV219 power cable • Set up the tripod, mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod.
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories Step 2. Description • Attach the 5 pin plug connector to the external battery. • Insert the battery into the field controller. • Turn on the antenna and the controller. Run the Reference Setup application of the iCON Site software • See iCON Site software manual on for more information.
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iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) External GNSS antenna setup step-by-step Radio antenna GAD34 arm, 3 cm GEV120 antenna cable GAD32 telescopic rod GHT36 - base for telescopic rod Tripod MNA1202 GG antenna Height hook GRT146 carrier GEV120 antenna cable Tribrach iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna m) n) o) p) q) r) s) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter CC50 field controller Battery for CC50 field controller USB flash drive Mini-USB to USB cable CC60/CC61 field controller
Step Description • Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled. • Mount the GHT36 on the 2nd tripod. Attach the telescopic rod and the GAD34 arm. • Screw the radio antenna onto the GAD34 arm. Step Description 2. Setting Up the iCON gps 60: • Place the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna e.g. in a container. • Attach the QN/TNC adapter to the QN port. • Connect the TNC cable to the QN/TNC adapter of the SmartAntenna and the GAD34 at the radio antenna.
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories Step 74 Description • Connect the iCON gps 60 via the 8-pin socket to an external power source. • Use the GEV219 cable to connect the external battery GEB171 using the 5-pin socket. OR • Use the GEV71 cable to connect i.e. a car battery with the free wire ends. • Insert the battery into the field controller. • Turn on the antenna and the controller. Step Description 3.
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iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Real-time reference setup for raw data logging step-by-step Radio antenna iCON gps 60 antenna GAD108 Height hook GRT146 Tribrach Tripod CC50 field controller Step Description 1.
Step 2. Description • Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery. • Turn on the antenna and the controller. Configuring the Raw Data Logging • 3. Refer to "Raw Data logging". Run iCON Site Base Setup application • See iCON Site software manual for more information.
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a) b) c) d) Raw data logging setup step-by-step iCON gps 60 antenna Height hook GRT146 Tribrach Step Description 1. Setting Up the Equipment • e) Tripod f) GEB171 external battery g) GEV219 power cable Set up the tripod, mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod. • Check that the tribrach is correctly centred over the marker. • Place and lock the carrier into the tribrach. • Screw iCON gps 60 antenna onto the carrier. • Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled.
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories Step 2. Description • Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery. • Turn on the antenna. Configuring the Raw Data Logging • Refer to "Raw Data logging". 5.5 Real-Time Rover Setup Use The following equipment setups are to be used for real-time rover with extended periods of use in the field.
Real-time rover setup with CC60/CC61 a b c d e g h i j f GPS60_025 iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) iCON gps 60 antenna GEB221 battery GAD109 QN/TNC adapter Radio antenna Pole clamp Pole CC60/CC61 field controller Battery for CC60/CC61 field controller USB flash drive Holder for CC60/CC61 field controller 81
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories Real-time rover setup with CC50 a b c d g h e i j k f a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) iCON gps 60 antenna GEB221 battery GAD109 QN/TNC adapter Radio antenna Pole clamp Pole CC50 field controller Holder for CC50 field controller Battery for CC50 field controller USB flash drive Mini-USB to USB cable
Real-time rover setup step-by-step Step Description 1. Setting Up the Equipment • Insert the battery into the iCON gps 60 antenna. • Screw iCON gps 60 antenna onto the top of the telescopic pole. • Ensure that the compression lock is not clamped. • Extend the telescopic pole and ensure that the snap-lock clicks into its position. The snap-lock ensures that there is no slipping of the telescopic pole. • Clamp the compression lock. The compression lock maintains straightness.
iCON gps 60, Setups with Controller and Accessories Step Description 2. Run the data collection or stake-out application of the iCON Site software • 84 See iCON Site software manual on for more information. 5.6 Establish Bluetooth Data Connection Bluetooth connection setup Activate the internal Bluetooth module of the iCON gps 60. See "Bluetooth Menu". Follow the instructions of the controller user manual about how establish a Bluetooth connection.
6 Care and Transport 6.1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you • either carry the product in its original transport container, • or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product upright. Transport in a road vehicle Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it.
iCON gps 60, Care and Transport 86 6.2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to " Environmental specifications" for information about temperature limits. Li-Ion batteries • • • • • • Refer to " Internal battery" for information about storage temperature range. At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 10% to 50% charge can be stored for up to one year.
6.3 Cleaning and Drying Product and accessories • 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. Do not repack until everything is 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. Connectors with dust caps Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions 7 Safety Directions 7.1 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. 88 The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
7.2 Definition of Use Intended use • • • • • • Computing with software. Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques. Recording GNSS and point related data. Remote control of product. Data communication with external appliances. Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal from GNSS satellites.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions Adverse use • • • • • • • • • • • WARNING 90 Use of the product without instruction. Use outside of the intended 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 damages or defects.
7.3 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.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions 92 7.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
7.5 WARNING CAUTION Hazards of Use The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can cause accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and environmental consequences. Precautions: All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for the product.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions DANGER CAUTION WARNING 94 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 installations and follow their instructions.
WARNING WARNING CAUTION 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. If computers intended for use indoors are used in the field there is a danger of electric shock.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions WARNING DANGER 96 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. If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines.
• Lightning conductors priate protection elements, like a lightning arrester. These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist. If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period, protect your product additionally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables, for example, instrument - antenna.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions Air terminal arrangement, plan view a b c GS_039 Grounding the instrument/antenna a) Antenna b) Support structure c) Air terminal a b c d e GS_040 a) b) c) d) e) Antenna Lightning conductor array Antenna/instrument connection Metallic mast Connection to earth
WARNING CAUTION WARNING Using a battery charger not recommended by Leica Geosystems can destroy the batteries. This can cause fire or explosions. Precautions: Only use chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems to charge the batteries. 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.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions WARNING WARNING WARNING 100 If battery terminals come in contact with jewellery, keys, metallised paper or other metals, short circuited battery terminals 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.
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.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions 102 7.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment. WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
CAUTION WARNING Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements. 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.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions Radios or digital cellular phones WARNING 104 Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices: 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.
7.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
iCON gps 60, Safety Directions WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling iCON gps 60 Type: iCG60 Equip. No.: ........ S.No.: ....... Art.No.: ....... Power: 12V nominal/0.5A max.
8 Technical Data 8.1 Technical Data iCON gps 60 Antenna Dimensions The overall dimensions are given for the housing including the sockets. Weight Type Length [mm] Width [mm] Thickness [mm] iCON gps 60 197 197 130 Instrument weight without battery: Type Weight [kg]/[lbs] iCON gps 60 1.45/3.20 (including internal HSPA modem) iCON gps 60, Technical Data The internal modem is installed by default.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data Recording Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the internal memory.
Battery external Type: Voltage: Capacity: NiMH 12 V GEB171: 9.0 Ah Operating times The given operating times are valid for • iCON gps 60: fully charged GEB221 battery. • room temperature. Operating times will be shorter when working in cold weather. Equipment Type Operating time Radio Static (iCON gps 60) - Digital cellular phone - 6 h continuously Rover (iCON gps 60) SATELLINE M3-TR1, receive (CCD7) 5 h continuously Rover (iCON gps 60) - 4.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data Electrical data Type iCON gps 60 Voltage - Current - Frequency GPS L1 1575.42 MHz GPS L2 1227.60 MHz GPS L5 1176.45 MHz GLONASS L1 1602.5625 MHz-1611.5 MHz GLONASS L2 1246.4375 MHz-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 27 dBi Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
Environmental specifications Temperature Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] Instrument -40 to +60 -40 to +80 UHF Tx 0.5 W -30 to +55 -40 to +80 Battery internal -20 to +55 -40 to +70 Protection against water, dust and sand Type Instrument Protection IP67 (IEC 60529) Dust tight Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Humidity Type Protection Instrument Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instrument.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data 8.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Instrument technology SmartTrack+ Satellite reception Triple frequency Instrument channels and satellite tracking iCON gps 60: • • • • Up to 16 satellites in continuous tracking on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS). Up to 14 satellites in continuous tracking on L1 and L2 (GLONASS). Up to 14 satellites in continuous tracking on E1, E5a, E5b and Alt-BOC (Galileo). Four satellites when tracking SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN).
Supported codes and phases GPS Type L1 L2 L5 iCON gps 60 Carrier phase, C/A-code Carrier phase, C code (L2C) and P2-code Carrier phase, code GLONASS Type L1 L2 iCON gps 60 Carrier phase, C/A-code Carrier phase, P2-code Type E1 E5b iCON gps 60 Carrier phase, Carrier phase, Carrier phase, Carrier phase, code code code code Galileo Satellites tracked E5a Alt-BOC Carrier phase and code measurements on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) are fully independent with AS on or off.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data 8.1.2 Accuracy Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The following accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using LGO and on real-time measurements. The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS only.
Static with long observations Static Differential phase in real-time Kinematic Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 3 mm + 0.5 ppm 6 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm Static Kinematic Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data 8.2 Technical Data MNA1202 GG Antenna Description and use The GNSS antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a description and the intended use of the antenna. Dimensions Weight Electrical data Type Description Use MNA1202 GG GPS / GLONASS L1/L2 SmartTrack antenna with integrated baseplate. Machine Control, RTK Base Station, RTK Rover and Network RTK applications.
Cable length Type MNA1202 GG Frequency GPS: L1, L2 GLONASS: L1, L2 Gain 27 dBi Noise Figure < 2 dBi Separation distance from instrument ... to antenna Optional cable lengths [m] iCON gps 60 MNA1202 GG 30 Connector MNA1202 GG: TNC female Mounting MNA1202 GG: 5/8" Whitworth Vibration/Shock Type MNA1202 GG Vibration 8 - 500 Hz, ± 7.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data Environmental specifications Temperature Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] MNA1202 GG -40 to +70 -55 to +85 Protection against water, dust and sand Type Protection MNA1202 GG After IEC 60529: IP67 Dust tight Protected against water jets Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Humidity Type Protection MNA1202 GG Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the antenna.
8.3 Pin Assignments and Sockets Expert knowledge required Modification or adaption on base of the pin assignments and socket descriptions need expert knowledge. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
iCON gps 60, Technical Data ANT 1 2 Pin Description 1 Antenna signal and antenna power 2 Shield/Ground MP_25 USB 2.0 host connector 1 2 3 4 Type: USB-A receptacle Pin Name Description Direction 1 +5V +5V Power supply Out 2 D- Data signal negative In/Out 3 D+ Data signal positive In/Out 4 GND Power supply return and signals reference In Picture: Receptacle viewed from mating side.
8.4 Conformity Declarations Conformity to national regulations For products which do not fall under R&TTE directive: Conformity to national regulations • • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product/s is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leicageosystems.com/ce.
iCON gps 60, International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 122 9 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement International Limited Warranty This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/internationalwarranty or collect from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
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.leicageosystems.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.
iCON gps 60, Index 124 Index A Antenna Calibration ..................................................... 29 Antennas Type ............................................................ 116 Available Sub Menus ........................................... 46 B Base setup .......................................................... 56 Base Setup Functions .......................................... 59 Batteries Charging, first-time use ................................. 26 Operation, Discharging ...................
E Electrical data Antenna ....................................................... 116 iCON gps 60 ................................................. 110 Environmental specifications Antenna ....................................................... 118 Instrument ................................................... 111 F FCC Statement .................................................. 105 I Icon Battery / Power ............................................. 43 Bluetooth ...........................................
iCON gps 60, Index N Navigation in Sub Menus ..................................... 45 NiCd battery ..................................................... 109 O Offset Antenna Vertical ............................................... 29, 33 Operating times iCON gps 60 ................................................. 109 P Phase center variations, vertical .......................... 29 Pin Assginment ................................................. 119 Power LED ...............................................
Battery internal Operating ............................................... 111 Storage ................................................... 111 Instrument Operating ............................................... 111 Storage ........................................... 111, 111 Temperature range Product, drying .............................................. 87 Temperature, charging internal battery ............... 26 Time, operating ................................................ 109 W Weight Antennas .....
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