Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 Equipment - User Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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GPS Equipment User Manual - 4.0.0en
Getting started with the new Survey equipment
Powering the RS500
The RS500 can be powered using the
Leica standard internal Camcorder
batteries or Leica standard external
batteries for temporary use. For a
more permanent setup, a universal
100V-240VAC 50-60Hz to 12VDC
power converter is available. Alterna-
tive 12VDC power sources may be
utilised by means of a user
configurable 12VDC power cable with
in-line fuse.
Turning the RS500 On/Off
The RS500 can be powered on or off
by the TR500 Terminal, the sensor
integrated ON/OFF button or by a
remote control command (OWI).
Using the ON/OFF button
will reset the receiver. All
programmed outputs, data
logging parameters and
interface configuration
options that have been set
by OWI commands will be
lost.
Receiver Hardware
Power Failures
The RS500 will automatically power
itself up and return to the previous
operating mode after any temporary
power failure without user (or remote
control) interaction.
Cabling Connections / Options
Cable connections are identical to
other System 500 receivers.
The RS500 is specifically designed as
a long term GPS Reference Station.
The AT502, AT503 or AT504 antenna
should be mounted on a stable
structure with a very clear view of the
sky. SKI-Pro should be used to
produce a satellite visibility plot for the
location using an up to date almanac.
Any potential obstructions to satellite
signals should be measured by
clinometer and compass and com-
pared with the satellite visibility plot
and proposed elevation mask to
assess their potential impact to the
usefulness of the location as a GPS
Reference Station.
Mounting the GPS antenna should
take into consideration environmental
conditions, structural or ground
movements, change in use of the
property or surrounding properties
and tree growth. These may impact
the future performance of the GPS
Reference Station.
Setting up the RS equipment
Getting started with the new RS equipment