Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 Equipment - User Manual - Manual (Page 25)

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GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en
Getting started with the new Survey equipment
Getting started with the new MC equipment
For example, the MC500 can be
configured with the TR500 Terminal,
all cables are compatible, data can
be stored and processed in Ski-Pro.
Due to its rugged design, the MC500
is ideal for Machine Guidance
applications.
The MC500 is a key component of
the Leica Dozer 2000 Machine
Guidance System from Leica.
MC500 - Introduction
The MC500 is a ruggedized System
500 (SR530) which has been built for
the high vibration and shock
environments.
Features that are unique to the
MC500 include:
• Ruggedized housing
• Standard Shock Isolators
• Higher vibration and shock
specification than System 500
Survey equipment.
• Ruggedized lemo cable
connectors
• External Power Source
As the MC500 is a fully compatible
System 500 GPS receiver, it is
capable of the full functionality of the
SR530 dual frequency RTK receiver.
System Configuration
The MC500 receiver can be
configured and operated in two ways.
• Via the TR500 Terminal.
• Via the Outside World Interface
(OWI) protocol.
These configuration options are
described in the following sections.
Figure MG.01 MC500 GPS Receiver
Getting started with the new MC equipment