Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 - Technical Reference Manual - Manual (Page 370)

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Outside World Interface (OWI)
External control of the RS500 via
remote interface is achieved through
use of the Outside World Interface
(OWI) command language. The
ASCII/NMEA-type message format
from Leica as well as the compact
Leica Binary 2 format can be used.
Integration assistance and OWI
documentation is available on request
from Leica Geosystems.
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-
tively, 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.
Like the Sr5xx sensors, the RS500
will automatically power itself up and
return to the previous operating mode
after any temporary power failure.
Cabling Connections / Options
Cable connections are identical to
other System 500 receivers.
Operation of the RS500
Like the SR5xx sensors, the RS500
can be operated either with the
TR500 Terminal or by remote control.
However, the TR500 cannot be used
for running a survey, stakeout or any
of the other applications available for
System 500. Used with an RS500,
the Terminal provides the basic
functionality to set certain operation
parameters, port configurations and
all transfer capabilities, including the
upload of new firmware. Via the
STATUS hard key all status informa-
tion is available.
For the majority of applications, the
RS500 has to be operated using
Leica Geosystems ControlStation™
or other appropriate reference system
control software.