Leica TS15 Total Station User Manual

Leica TS15
User Manual
Version 6.0
English
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica TS15.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 8
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Laser Classification 11
1.6.1 General 11
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 11
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 12
1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer 14
1.6.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 16
1.6.6 PowerSearch PS 17
1.6.7 Electronic Guide Light EGL 18
1.6.8 Laser Plummet 19
1.6.9 Laser Guide 20
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 22
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 23
2 Description of the System 26
2.1 System Components 26
2.2 System Concept 29
2.2.1 Software Concept 29
2.2.2 Power Concept 30
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept 30
2.3 Container Contents 31
2.4 Instrument Components 36
3 User Interface 39
3.1 Keyboard 39
3.2 Operating Principles 41
4 Operation 42
4.1 Setting Up the TPS Instrument 42
4.2 Setting Up SmartStation 43
4.3 Setting Up SmartPole 44
4.4 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle) 45
4.5 Setting up for Remote Control (with the TCPS29/30) 46
4.6 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 47
4.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer 48
4.8 Power Functions 51
4.9 Batteries 52
4.9.1 Operating Principles 52
4.9.2 Battery for the TS Instrument 52
4.9.3 Battery for SmartAntenna 53
4.10 Operating the Laser Guide 56
4.11 Working with the Memory Device 57
4.12 Working with the RTK Device (SmartStation) 60
4.13 Working with the RTK Device 63
4.14 LED Indicators 64
4.15 Guidelines for Correct Results 68
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5 Check & Adjust 69
5.1 Overview 69
5.2 Preparation 70
5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR) 71
5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 73
5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 75
5.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 75
5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 76
5.8 Adjusting the Laser Guide 77
5.9 Servicing the Tripod 79
6 Care and Transport 80
6.1 Transport 80
6.2 Storage 80
6.3 Cleaning and Drying 81
6.4 Maintenance 81
7 Technical Data 82
7.1 Angle Measurement 82
7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 82
7.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors 84
7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) 85
7.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR 86
7.6 PowerSearch PS 87
7.7 Overview Camera 87
7.8 SmartStation 88
7.8.1 SmartStation Accuracy 88
7.8.2 SmartStation Dimensions 88
7.8.3 SmartAntenna Technical Data 89
7.9 Laser Guide Technical Data 91
7.10 Conformity to National Regulations 92
7.10.1 TS15 92
7.10.2 RadioHandle 93
7.10.3 GS08plus 94
7.10.4 GS12 95
7.10.5 GS14 96
7.10.6 GS15 97
7.10.7 SLR5, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1 98
7.10.8 SLG1, Telit UC864-G 99
7.10.9 Dangerous Goods Regulations 100
7.11 General Technical Data of the Instrument 101
7.12 Scale Correction 104
7.13 Reduction Formulas 107
8 Software Licence Agreement 109
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1 Safety Directions
1.1 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.
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 instrument. They
Messages 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 herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for iden-
tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.
Type Description
 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
NOTICE
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 • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

• Measuring distances.
• Recording measurements.
• Capturing and recording images.
• Automatic target search, recognition and following.
• Visualising the aiming direction and vertical axis.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal
from GNSS satellites.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Computing with software.
Reasonably • Use of the product without instruction.

Foreseeable 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 obvious damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
• Aiming directly into the sun.
1.3 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.

1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-
the product tems, 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 prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters or lasers are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
 CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has
been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use
and before and after important measurements.
 DANGER 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 instal-
lations and follow their instructions.
With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be
NOTICE
picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.
 WARNING 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.
 WARNING During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental 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 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.
 CAUTION Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope func-
tions as a magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage inside the
product.
Precautions:
Do not point the product directly at the sun.
 CAUTION 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 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.
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 High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
 WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metalized 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.

 WARNING 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 environment 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 downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
 WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.

1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety
according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR
60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the person responsible for the product
and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
 According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,

class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard
level.
 National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions
for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02).
1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors
General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance
with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products"
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are
not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accord-
ance with this User Manual.
Description Value
Wavelength 658 nm
Pulse duration 800 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 100 MHz
Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW
Beam divergance 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad
Labelling
002411_002 a) Laser beam

1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors
General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges
from the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance
with:
Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for
deliberate ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-
images, particularly under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser
class 3R products is limited because of:
a) unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam
alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b) inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation
(MPE)
c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible
radiation.
Description Value (R30/R400/R1000)

Wavelength 658 nm
Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25s 44 m
 CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially
hazardous.
Precautions:
1) Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2) Do not direct the beam at other people.
 CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams
aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
1) Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.

Labelling
Laser Radiation
Avoid direct eye exposure
Class 3R Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 4.8 mW
 = 658 nm
tp = 800 ps
002412_004
Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
Power: 12V / 7.4 ,1A max S.No.:
Leica Geosystems AG 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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.
Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

IEC 60825-1:2014
002499_002

1.6.4 Red Laser Pointer
General The laser pointer built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the telescope objective.
with:
(MPE)
radiation.

Wavelength 658 nm
Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
hazardous.
Precautions:
Precautions:

Labelling
Laser Radiation
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 4.8 mW
 = 658 nm
tp = 800 ps
002412_004
Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

IEC 60825-1:2014
002499_002

1.6.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR
General The Automatic Target Aiming built into the product produces an invisible laser beam
which emerges from the telescope objective.
with:
Description Value
Wavelength 785 nm
Pulse duration 17 ms
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 180 Hz
Beam divergence 25 mrad
Labelling

1.6.6 PowerSearch PS
General The PowerSearch built into the product produces an invisible laser beam which
emerges from the front side of the telescope.
with:
Description Value
Wavelength 850 nm
Maximum average radiant power 11 mW
Pulse duration 20 ns, 40 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 24.4 kHz
Beam divergance 0.4 mrad x 700 mrad
Labelling

1.6.7 Electronic Guide Light EGL
General The Electronic Guide Light built into the product produces a visible LED beam which
emerges from the front side of the telescope.
 The product described in this section, is excluded from the scope of IEC 60825-
1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”.
The product described in this section, is classified as exempt group in accord-
ance with IEC 62471 (2006-07) and does not pose any hazard provided that
the product is used and maintained in accordance with this user manual.
a
b
a) LED beam red

008602_001 b) LED beam yellow

1.6.8 Laser Plummet
General The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which
emerges from the bottom of the product.
with:
These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate
staring into the beam. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images,
particularly under low ambient light conditions.
Description Value
Wavelength 640 nm
Pulse duration 10 ms - cw
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 1 kHz
Beam divergance <1.5 mrad
 CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals.
Labelling
Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
Class 2 Laser Product
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 0.95 mW
 = 640 nm
b
002414_002
a) Laser beam
b) Exit for laser beam

1.6.9 Laser Guide
General The Laser Guide built into the TS15 G instrument produces a visible red laser beam
which emerges from the front side of the telescope.
with:
(MPE)
radiation.

Maximum radiant power 4.8 mW c.w.
Wavelength 658 nm
Beam divergence 0.1 mrad
hazardous.
Precautions:
Precautions:

Labelling
Laser Radiation
(2014 - 05)
Pav = 4.8 mW
 = 658 nm
002412_004
Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

IEC 60825-1:2014
002499_002

1.7 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 electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
 WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

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.
 CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
 CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-

ments.
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.
 CAUTION 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 elec-
tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning 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.
Radios or Digital Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
Cellular Phones
 WARNING 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.
Precautions:
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 aircraft.

1.8 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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Labelling TS15
Type: TS15 Art.No.:
Equip.No.: 1234567 123456
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

IEC 60825-1:2014
002499_002
Labelling
GS08plus, GS12
005039_001

Labelling GS14
008606_001
Labelling GS15
008607_001
Labelling internal
battery GEB222
005043_001
Labelling internal
battery GEB212
005044_001

Labelling RH16
RadioHandle
008612_001
RH17
008613_001

2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
System
components
LG
O
003962_001 TS15 CS15
General description TS15 is a collective term describing total stations of the Leica Viva Series.
Main components
Component Description
TS15 instrument • a total station for measuring, calculating and capturing
data.
• consisting of various models with a range of accuracy
classes.
• integrated with an add-on GNSS system to form Smart-
Station.
• combined with the multi-purpose CS10/CS15 field
controller to conduct remote control surveys.
Laser Guide • a variant of the TS15 instrument equipped with Automatic
Target Aiming. Instruments equipped with the Laser Guide
cannot be equipped with PowerSearch (PS) or Guide Light
(EGL).
• included in a special compartment in the upper telescope
section.
• emits a visible red laser beam used for visualising the line
of sight.
• used for guiding tunnel boring machines, monitoring
tunnelling progress or visualising bore holes for rock
blasting; targeting of inaccessible objects or prohibited
surfaces; positioning of objects and inspecting marks on
surfaces.
CS10/CS15 A multipurpose field controller enabling the remote control
field controller of the TS15 instrument.
Leica Geo The office software including a series of help programs which
Office/Infinity support working with Leica Viva Series instruments.
TS15, Description of the System 26

Terms and The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual:
abbreviations
Term Description
RCS Remote Control Surveying
EDM Electronic Distance Measurement
EDM refers to the laser distancer incorporated into the instrument
which enables distance measurement.
Two measuring modes are available:
• Prism mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances to prisms. It incorporates the LO mode to measure
extended distances to prisms.
• Any surface mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances without prisms.
PinPoint PinPoint refers to the Reflectorless EDM technology which enables
an increased measuring range with a smaller laser spot size. Three
options are available: R30, R400 and R1000.
EGL Electronic Guide Light
An EGL fitted to an instrument assists with prism targeting. It
consists of two differently coloured flashing lights located in the
instrument telescope housing. The person holding the prism can
align themselves into the line-of-sight of the instrument.
Motorised Instruments fitted with internal motors, enabling automatic hori-
zontal and vertical turning are referred to as Motorised.
ATR Automated Target Aiming.
ATR refers to the instrument sensor which enables the automatic
target aiming to a prism.
Automated Instruments fitted with Target aiming are referred to as Auto-
mated.
Target aiming refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic target aiming to a prism.
Three automation modes are available with Target aiming:
• Manual: no Target aiming - no automation and no lock.
• Automatic: automatic target aiming to a prism.
• LOCK: automatic tracking of an already targeted prism.
Overview camera Overview camera is located in the upper part of the telescope
housing and has a fixed focus without optical magnification.
PowerSearch PowerSearch refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic rapid finding of a prism.
SmartStation A Leica Viva TPS instrument integrated with an add-on GNSS
system, comprising hardware and software components, forms a
SmartStation.
Components of a SmartStation include a SmartAntenna and a
SmartAntenna Adapter.
A SmartStation provides an additional instrument setup method
for determining instrument station coordinates.
The GNSS principles and functionality of a SmartStation derive
from the principles and functionality of Leica Viva GNSS instru-
ments.

Term Description
SmartAntenna SmartAntenna with integrated Bluetooth is a component of a
SmartStation. It can also be used independently on a pole with a
CS10/CS15 field controller. Models compatible with a TS15 instru-
ment are GS12/GS14/GS15. Where there are differences between
the various models they are clearly described.
RadioHandle A component of RCS is the RH16/RH17 RadioHandle. It is an instru-
ment carry handle with an integrated radio modem with attached
antenna.
Communication Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD card slot

side cover and USB port is standard for a TS15 instrument and a component
of a SmartStation. In combination with the RH16/RH17 Radio-
Handle, it is also a component of RCS.
Available models
TS15 M
TS15 G
TS15 A
TS15 P
Model
TS15 I
Angle measurement     
Distance measurement to prism     
Distance measurement to any surface (reflectorless)     
Motorised     
Automatic Target Aiming -    
PowerSearch (PS) - - -  
Overview Camera - - - - 
RS232, USB and SD card interface     
Bluetooth     
Internal Flash Memory (1 GB)     
Hotshoe interface for RadioHandle     
Guide Light (EGL)   -  
Laser Guide - -  - -
Standard - Not available

2.2 System Concept
2.2.1 Software Concept
Description All instruments use the same software concept.
Software for TS
Software type Description
models
TS firmware This important software covers all functions of the instru-
(TS_xx.fw) ment.
The applications Survey and Setup are integrated into the
firmware and cannot be deleted.
The English language is integrated into the firmware and
cannot be deleted.
Language software Numerous languages are available for the TS instruments.
(SYS_LANG.sxx) This software is also referred to as system language.
The English language is the default language. One language is
chosen as the active language.
Applications Many optional survey-specific applications are available for
(xx.axx) the TS instruments.
Some of the applications are activated freely and require no
licence key, and others require purchasing and are only acti-
vated with a licence key.
Applications requiring an activation run for a 180 days trial
period without prior activation.
Customised applica- Customised software, specific to user requirements, can be
tions developed using the GeoC++ development kit in addition to
(xx.axx) run Windows CE-based applications if GeoCOM robotics
licence is available. Information on the GeoC++ development
environment is available on request from a Leica Geosystems
representative.
Software upload
 Uploading software can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least 75%
full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the battery during the
upload process.
Software for Description

All TS models The SmartWorx Viva is stored in the flash RAM of the TS
instrument.
Software update instructions
• Download the most recent TS firmware file from
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Refer to "Intro-
duction".
• Connect the TS instrument to your PC. Refer to "4.7
Connecting to a Personal Computer".
• Copy the TS firmware file onto a folder system on the
Leica SD card.
• Start the TS instrument. In SmartWorx Viva select
User\Tools & other utilities\Load firmware & Apps. Select
Object to transfer: Firmware.
• A message will appear when the upload is complete.

2.2.2 Power Concept
General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to
ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power Options
Model Power supply
all TS models Internally by GEB222 battery, OR
Externally by GEV52 cable and GEB371 battery.
If an external power supply is connected and the internal
battery is inserted, then the external power is used.
SmartAntenna Internally via GEB212 battery fitted into the antenna.
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept
Description Data is stored on a memory device. The memory device can be an SD card or internal
memory. For data transfer an USB stick can also be used.
Memory device SD card: All instruments have an SD card slot fitted as standard. An SD
card can be inserted and removed. Available capacity: 8 GB.
USB stick: All instruments have a USB port fitted as standard.
Internal memory: All instruments have an internal memory fitted as standard.
Available capacity: 1 GB.
 While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends to only use
Leica SD cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can
occur while using a non-Leica card.
 Unplugging connecting cables or removing the SD card or USB stick during the meas-
urement can cause loss of data. Only remove the SD card or USB stick or unplug
connecting cables when the TS instrument is switched off.
Transfer Data Data can be transferred in various ways. Refer to "4.7 Connecting to a Personal
Computer".
 SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other
PC card drives can require an adaptor.

2.3 Container Contents
Container for a
instrument and b
accessories c
part 1 of 2 d
TS_052 i j
a) GHM007 Instrument height meter and GHT196 tribrach bracket for height meter
b) GEB222 battery
c) Data transfer cable
d) GFZ3 or GOK6 diagonal eyepiece
e) Counterweight for diagonal eyepiece
f) Instrument with tribrach and standard handle or RadioHandle
g) Protective cover for instrument, sunshade for objective lens and cleaning cloth
h) Allen key
i) GEB222 battery
j) GMP101 mini prism

Container for
instrument and
accessories
part 2 of 2 a
d
f
g
000599_004
a) Pocket knife*
b) Spare stylus
c) Manuals & USB documentation card
d) SD cards/CompactFlash cards and covers
e) Tip for mini prism
f) Battery charger
g) Car adapter power plug for battery charger (stored under battery charger)
* Optional

Container for a
GS14/GS15/
b i
GS08plus
SmartPole/
c j
SmartStation and
accessories
part 1 of 2
k
d
g m
h n
009335_001
a) GHT63 pole holder clamp

b) Allen key and adjustment tool
c) GAD33 antenna arm
d) Field controller with GHT62 holder
e) GAD108 antenna arm
f) Manuals and USB documentation card
g) GPR121 circular prism PRO or GZT4 target plate for GPH1 and GPH1 prism holder
with GPR1 circular prism
h) GAD109 QN-TNC Adapter
i) GAT25 radio antenna
j) Stylus
k) GEB212 or GEB331 batteries
l) SLXX RTK modem
m) GS14/GS15/GS08plus antenna
n) SD card and cover

Container for a
GS14/GS15/ e
GS08plus
SmartPole/ b
f
SmartStation and
accessories
part 2 of 2
c
d g
009337_001 j
a) Cables
b) GRZ101 mini prism and GAD103 adapter
c) GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas
d) GKL311 charger
e) GRZ4 or GRZ122 prism
f) Standard handle or RadioHandle
g) GAD110 adapter for GS14/GS15/GS08plus antenna
h) GAD31 screw to stub adapter
i) Mini prism spike
j) GMP101 mini prism

Container for TPS a
robotic pole setup,
b
small size
c
j
d
f
l
g
h
i m
009341_001
a) Manuals & USB documentation card

b) GAT21 radio antenna
c) Tip for mini pole
d) GRZ4/GRZ122 prism
e) CompactFlash card/SD card
f) Adjustment tool and allen key
g) GRZ101 mini prism and GAD103 adapter
h) GEB212 battery
i) GHT62 holder (extended)
j) GLI115, clip-on bubble for mini pole
k) GLS115 mini pole
l) Field controller
m) Spare stylus

2.4 Instrument Components
Instrument a b c de f g h
components
part 1 of 2
a) Carry handle
b) Optical sight
c) Telescope, integrating EDM, ATR, EGL,
PS, overview camera
d) EGL flashing diode - yellow and red
e) Overview camera, lens
f) PowerSearch, transmitter
g) PowerSearch, receiver
h) Coaxial optics for angle and distance
measurement, and exit port of visible
laser beam for distance measurements
i) Communication side cover
j) Horizontal drive
TS_081 i j k k) Tribrach securing screw
Instrument a b
components
part 2 of 2
a) Vertical drive
b) Focusing ring
c) Battery compartment
d) Tribrach footscrew
e) Stylus for touch screen
f) Touch screen
g) Circular level
h) Interchangeable eyepiece
TS_082 c d e f g h i i) Keyboard

Communication side
cover
b
c
d
e
a) Compartment lid
b) USB stick cap storage
c) USB device port (mini AB OTG)
d) USB host port for USB stick
TS_089
e) SD card port
Instrument
components for
SmartStation a
d
e
b c
h
f f f
g g g g
002318_002
a) GS15 e) RTK slot-in device

b) GS14 f) GAD110 SmartAntenna Adapter
c) GS08plus g) Communication side cover
d) GS12 h) GAD104 SmartAntenna Adapter
Instrument
components for
RCS
a) RadioHandle
TS_085
b) Communication side cover

Laser guide a bc d b de f
components
a) Operation indicator LED, orange

b) Labelling
c) Horizontal adjustment screws
d) Fixing screws
e) Safety cover for vertical adjustment
screws
TS_122 f) Laser aperture

3 User Interface
3.1 Keyboard
Keyboard a
b
c
1 2 3 d
ABC
e
4 5 6
MNO
f
7 8
TUV
9
WXYZ
g
h
0 .
i
j
k
OK l
m
Fn n
o
p
q
TS_087
r
a) Function keys F7 - F9 j) Windows CE

b) ± key k) Favourites
c) Brightness l) ESC
d) Alphanumeric keys m) Arrow keys, OK
e) Backspace n) ENTER
f) Volume o) Fn
g) Function keys F10 - F12 p) ON/OFF
h) Keyboard illumination q) Home
i) Screenshot r) Function keys F1 - F6
TS15, User Interface 39

Keys
Key Function
Function keys Correspond to six softkeys that appear on the bottom
F1-F6 of the screen when the screen is activated.
Function keys User definable keys to execute chosen commands or
F7-F12 access chosen screens.
Alphanumeric keys To type letters and numbers.
Esc Leaves the current screen without storing any changes.
Fn Switches between the first and second level of function

keys.
Enter Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical
menu / dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.
ON/OFF If the instrument is already off: Turns on the instrument
when held for 2 s.
If the instrument is already on: Turns to Power Options
menu when held for 2 s.
Favourites Goes to a favourites menu.
Home Switches to the SmartWorx Viva Main Menu.

Switches to the Windows CE Start Menu when pressing
Fn at the same time.
Arrow keys Move the focus on the screen.
OK Selects the highlighted line and leads to the next logical

menu / dialog.
Starts the edit mode for editable fields.
Opens a selectable list.

3.2 Operating Principles
Keyboard and The user interface is operated either by the keyboard or by the touch screen with
Touch Screen supplied stylus. The workflow is the same for keyboard and touch screen entry, the
only difference lies in the way information is selected and entered.
Operation by keyboard
Information is selected and entered using the keys. Refer to "3.1 Keyboard" for a
detailed description of the keys on the keyboard and their function.
Operation by touch screen
Information is selected and entered on the screen using the supplied stylus.
Operation Description
To select an item Tap on the item.
To start the edit mode in editable fields Tap on the editable field.
To highlight an item or parts of it for Drag the supplied stylus from the left to
editing the right.
To accept data entered into an editable Tap on the screen outside of the editable
field and exit the edit mode field.
To open a context-sensitive menu Tap on the item and hold for 2 s.

4 Operation
4.1 Setting Up the TPS Instrument
Instrument setup
step-by-step 7
2
1 5
1 5 4
1 5
TS_064
Step Description
 Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures
around the instrument.
1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position
the tripod over the marked ground point, centring it as well as possible.
2. Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod.
3. Turn on the instrument by pressing . Select Main Menu/Instrument/TPS
settings/Level bubble & compensator to activate the laser plummet and
electronic level.
4. Move the tripod legs (1) and use the tribrach footscrews (6) to centre the
plummet (4) over the ground point.
5. Adjust the tripod legs to level the circular level (7).
6. By using the electronic level, turn the tribrach footscrews (6) to level the
instrument precisely.
7. Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (4) by shifting the
tribrach on the tripod plate (2).
8. Repeat steps 6. and 7. until the required accuracy is achieved.
TS15, Operation 42
4.2 Setting Up SmartStation
SmartStation setup
step-by-step
000605_003
Step Description
1. Place the GAD110 adapter for the GS15/GS14/GS08plus antenna onto the
instrument by simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push
buttons.
For GS08plus: In addition to the GAD110 adapter, the GAD113 adapter is
required.
Place the GAD104 adapter for the GS12 antenna onto the instrument by
simultaneously pressing and holding-in the four push buttons.
 Ensure that the interface connection on the underside of the adapter is on

the same side as the Communication side cover.
000606_003
Step Description
2. Place the GS15/GS14/GS12/GS08plus antenna onto the adapter by simulta-
neously pressing and holding-in the two press clips.
TS15, Operation 43
4.3 Setting Up SmartPole
SmartPole setup
using GS15/GS14 b i
a c j
d d k a) GS14 instrument
b) GS15 instrument
e e c) RTK slot-in device
d) GRZ122 360° prism
f f
l e) CTR radio cap
g g f) Field controller
g) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
h) GLS31 pole with snap-lock
positions
h h i) RadioHandle
j) Communication side cover,
integrated
k) Instrument
003240_002 l) Tripod
SmartPole setup
using GS12
a g
b h
i
j
c a) GS12 instrument
d b) GRZ122 360° prism
e c) CTR radio cap
f d) GLS12 cm/GLS12F ft pole
with snap-lock positions
e) Field controller
f) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
g) RadioHandle
h) Communication side cover,
integrated
i) Instrument
TS_147 j) Tripod
TS15, Operation 44
4.4 Setting up for Remote Control (with the RadioHandle)
Setup for remote

control with f
RadioHandle a
g
h
i
c
c
d a) 360° prism
e b) Prism pole
c) CTR radio cap
d) Field controller
e) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
f) RadioHandle
g) Communication side cover
h) Instrument
TS_144 i) Tripod
TS15, Operation 45
4.5 Setting up for Remote Control (with the TCPS29/30)
Setup for remote

control with
TCPS29/30 a f
b g
h
c
d a) 360° prism
i
b) Prism pole
e
c) CTR radio cap
j
d) CS15 field controller
e) GHT62 holder and GHT63
clamp
f) Instrument
g) Tripod
h) TCPS29/30
i) External battery
TS_145 j) Y-cable
Mounting Base
Step Description
Radio to Tripod
Step-by-Step 1. The GHT43 tripod adapter is used to mount the TCPS29/30 to all Leica
standard tripods, and to optimise the radio transmission performance.
Attach the TCPS29/30 to the adapter and then attach the adapter to the
tripod leg.
2. Adjust the angle of TCPS29/30 until it is vertical.
3. Adjust the location of the adapter on the tripod leg so that there are no
metallic objects in the horizontal plane around the antenna.
 Metallic objects near the antenna disturb radio transmissions.

4.
 To achieve the best performance
from the TCPS29/30, mount it in a
vertical position on the tripod leg,
approximately 30 cm from the top.
 If the adapter is no longer able to

retain its angle position, the adjust-
cm
ment bolt at the hinge can be tight-

~ 30
ened slightly.
008645_001
TS15, Operation 46
4.6 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole
Components of the The GHT62 holder consists of some components, as shown in the diagram.
GHT62 holder GHT63 clamp
d
a) Plastic sleeve
e
b) Pole clamp
c) Clamp bolt
f GHT62 holder
d) Locking pin
g e) Top clip
a h f) Mounting plate (extendable)
b i g) Bottom clip
c h) Tightening screw
i) Mounting arm
TS_058
Fixing the field

Step Description
controller and
GHT62 to a pole
step-by-step
 If you use the CS15 field controller, extend the mounting plate of the holder
first.

1.
For an aluminium pole, fit the plastic sleeve to the pole clamp.
Insert the pole into the clamp hole.
2. Attach the holder to the clamp using the clamp bolt.
3. Adjust the angle and the height of the holder on the pole to a comfortable
position.
4. Tighten the clamp with the clamp bolt.
5. Before the field controller is
placed onto the mounting plate,
ensure that the locking pin is put
into the unlocked position. To
unlock the locking pin, push the
locking pin to the left.
TS_055
6. Hold the field controller above the holder and lower the end of the field
controller into the mounting plate.
7. Apply slight pressure in a downward direction and then
lower the top part of the field controller until the unit is
clicked into the holder. The guides of the mounting plate
aid in this action.
TS_056
8. After the field controller is placed

onto the mounting plate, ensure
that the locking pin is put into the
locked position. To lock the
locking pin, push the locking pin
to the right.
TS_054
TS15, Operation 47
Detaching the field
Step Description
controller from a
pole step-by-step 1. Unlock the locking pin by pushing the locking pin to the left of the mounting
plate.
2. Place palm over the top of the field controller until fingers grip the bar of
the holder underneath.
3. Push from the top of the field controller toward the bar of the holder.
4. While in this position, lift the top of the field
controller from the holder.
1 2
TS_057
4.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer
 Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile
Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Micro-
soft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-
based pocket PC to communicate.
Install Leica Viva

Step Description
USB drivers
1. Start the PC.
2. Insert the Leica Viva Series USB card.
3. Run the SetupViva&GR_USB_XX.exe to install the drivers necessary for
Leica Viva devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the oper-
ating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files
following:
• SetupViva&GR_USB_32bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe
4.
 The setup has to be run only once for all Leica Viva devices.
The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers
window appears.
 Ensure that all Leica Viva devices are disconnected from your PC
before you continue!
5. Next>.
6. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
7. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC.
 For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating

system: If not already installed, Windows Mobile Device Center will
be installed additionally.
8. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.
9. Check I have read the instructions and click Finish to exit the wizard.
TS15, Operation 48
Connect USB cable
to computer for the
first time
step-by-step
2
4
3
TS_090
Step Description
1. Start the computer.
2. Plug the GEV223 cable into TPS instrument.
3. Turn on the TPS instrument.
4. Plug the GEV223 cable into the USB port of the computer. The Found New
Hardware Wizard starts up automatically.
5. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
6. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for Remote NDIS based LGS TS Device will be installed on your
computer
7. Finish.
8. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up automatically a second time.
9. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
10. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for LGS TS USB Device will be installed on your computer.
11. Finish.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:
12. Run the ActiveSync installation program if not already installed.
13. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system:
14. Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not start
automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.
TS15, Operation 49
Connect to
computer via USB
cable step-by-step
2
4
3
TS_090
Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Plug the GEV223 cable into TS instrument.
3. Turn on the TS instrument.
4. Plug the GEV223 cable into the USB port of the computer.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:
 ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatically,

start ActiveSync. If not already installed, run the ActiveSync installa-
tion program.
5. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
6. Click Explore in ActiveSync.
 The folders on the TS instrument are displayed under Mobile

Devices. The folders of the data storage device can be found in
either of the following folders:
• Leica Geosystems\SmartWorx Viva
• SD Card
• USB memory device
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system:
 Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not

start automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.
TS15, Operation 50
4.8 Power Functions
Turning TS Press and hold power key ( ) for 2 s.

instrument on
 TS Instrument must have a power supply.
Turning TS Press and hold power key ( ) for 5 s.

instrument off
 TS instrument must be on.
Power Options Press and hold power key ( ) for 2 s to open Power Options menu.
menu
 Instrument must be on.
Option Description
Turn off Turn TS instrument off.
Stand-by Put TS instrument into stand-by mode.
 In stand-by mode, the TS instrument shuts

down and reduces power consumption.
Rebooting from stand-by mode is quicker
than a cold start after turning off.
Lock keyboard Locks the keyboard. Option turns to Unlock
keyboard.
Turn off touch screen Disables touch screen. Option turns to Turn on
touch screen.
Reset... Performs one of the following options:
• Restart (restarts Windows CE)
• Reset Windows CE (resets Windows CE and
communication settings to factory defaults)
• Reset installed software (resets settings of all
installed software)
• Reset Windows CE and installed software
(resets Windows CE and settings of all installed
software)
TS15, Operation 51
4.9 Batteries
4.9.1 Operating Principles
First-time Use / • The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time.
Charging Batteries • 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.
• It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers
recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the
temperature is too high.
• For Li-Ion batteries, a single refreshing cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying
out a refreshing cycle when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a
Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery capacity
available.
Operation / • The batteries can be operated from -20°C to +55°C/-4°F to +131°F.

Discharging • Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating
temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.
4.9.2 Battery for the TS Instrument
Change battery
step-by-step 3
7
5
2
4
6
TS_094
Step Description
1. Face the instrument so that the vertical drive screw is on the left. The
battery compartment is below the vertical drive. Turn the knob to the
vertical position, opening the lid of the battery compartment.
2. Pull out the battery housing.
3. Pull the battery from the battery housing.
4. A pictogram of the battery is displayed inside the battery housing. This
pictogram is a visual aid to assist in placing the battery correctly.
5. Place the battery into the battery housing, ensuring that the contacts are
facing outward. Click the battery into position.
6. Place the battery housing into the battery compartment. Push the battery
housing in until it fits completely into the battery compartment.
7. Turn the knob to lock the battery compartment. Ensure that the knob is
returned to its original horizontal position.
TS15, Operation 52
4.9.3 Battery for SmartAntenna
Change battery 8
step-by-step
2 4a 4b
(GS08plus)
6b
3 6c
005013_001
6a
Step Description
1. Turn GS08plus over to gain access to the battery compartment.
2. Open the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
3. Pull out the battery housing. The battery is attached to the housing.
4. Hold the battery housing and pull the battery from the battery housing.
5. A polarity of the battery is displayed inside the battery housing. This is a
visual aid to assist in placing the battery correctly.
6. Place the battery onto the battery housing, ensuring that the contacts are
7. Place the battery housing into the battery compartment.
8. Close the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
TS15, Operation 53
Change battery 8
step-by-step (GS12)
2 4a 4b
6b
3 6c
005014_001
6a
Step Description
1. Turn GS12 over to gain access to the battery compartment.
2. Open the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
3. Pull out the battery housing. The battery is attached to the housing.
4. Hold the battery housing and pull the battery from the battery housing.
5. A polarity of the battery is displayed inside the battery housing. This is a
visual aid to assist in placing the battery correctly.
6. Place the battery onto the battery housing, ensuring that the contacts are
7. Place the battery housing into the battery compartment.
8. Close the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
TS15, Operation 54
Change Battery
Step-by-step 3a 3b
(GS14) 1
4b
4c
5
008648_001
4a
Step Description

1.
The battery is inserted in the bottom part of the instrument.
Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the
arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. To remove the battery, push the battery slightly upwards and at the same
time pull out the bottom part of the battery. This releases the battery from
its fixed position.
4. To insert the battery, slide the battery into the cover of the battery
compartment with the battery contacts facing upwards. Push the battery
downwards so that it locks into position.
5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment.
6. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock
symbol.
TS15, Operation 55
Change Battery
Step-by-Step 3a 3b
(GS15)
4b
4c
6
4a
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Step Description

1.
The batteries are inserted in the bottom part of the instrument.
Push the slide fastener of one of the battery compartments in the direction
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover
of the battery compartment.
4. Push the battery upwards so that it locks into position.
5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment.
symbol.
4.10 Operating the Laser Guide
Description The Laser Guide can be operated and configured manually or via the serial RS232 inter-
face of the TS15 G instrument.
 The Laser Guide is automatically turned off temporarily during distance measurement.
 For instruments equipped with reflectorless EDM the Laser Guide is automatically
turned off when the reflectorless laser pointer is turned on.
 Refer to the GeoCOM Reference Manual for further information on GeoCOM.
TS15, Operation 56
4.11 Working with the Memory Device
 •
•
Keep the card dry.
Use it only within the specified temperature range.
• Do not bend the card.
• Protect the card from direct impacts.
 Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage
to the card.
Insert and Remove

an SD Card
Step-by-Step 1
4a
2 4b
(5)
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Step Description
 The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the Communication side cover of
the instrument.
1. Turn the knob on the Communication side cover to the vertical position to
unlock the communication compartment.
2. Open the lid of the communication compartment to access the communica-
tion ports.
3. To insert the SD card, slide it firmly into the SD slot until it clicks into posi-
tion.
 The card must be held with the contacts at the top and facing toward
the instrument.
4.
 Do not force the card into the slot.
To remove the SD card, gently press on the top of the card to release it from
the slot.
5. Close the lid and turn the knob to the horizontal position to lock the commu-
nication compartment.
TS15, Operation 57
Insert and Remove
a USB Stick
Step-by-Step 1
4 5b
2
5a
(6)
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Step Description
 The USB stick is inserted into the USB host port inside the Communication
side cover of the instrument.
1. Turn the knob on the Communication side cover to the vertical position to
unlock the communication compartment.
2. Open the lid of the communication compartment to access the communica-
tion ports.
3. Slide the USB stick with the Leica logo facing you firmly into the USB host
port until it clicks into position.
4.
 Do not force the USB stick into the port.
If desired, store the lid of the USB stick on the underside of the compart-
ment lid.
5. Close the lid and turn the knob to the horizontal position to lock the
compartment.
6. To remove the USB stick, open the lid of the compartment and slide the USB
stick out of the port.
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Insert and Remove 3a
an SD Card into
GS15 Step-by-Step
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Step Description
 The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment 1 of the
instrument.
1. Push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the direction of the
2. Remove the cover from battery compartment 1.
3. Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position.
 Do not force the card into the slot. The card should be held with the
contacts upwards and facing the slot.
 To remove the card, push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the
direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and remove the cover.
Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot. Remove the
SD card.
4. Insert the cover into battery compartment 1.
symbol.
TS15, Operation 59
4.12 Working with the RTK Device (SmartStation)
Devices Fitting into Digital cellular phones fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrument
the GS15 GNSS
Instrument Digital cellular phone Device
Telit UC864-G SLG1
Radios fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrument
Radio Device
Satelline M3-TR1, transceive SLR5
Insert and Remove

a Slot-in-Device
Step-by-Step
1
2
008653_001
Step Description

1.
Turn over the GS15 to gain access to the slot-in-device compartment.
Loosen the screws of the compartment cover with the supplied Allen key.
2. Remove the compartment cover.
3. Attach the slot-in-device to the compartment cover.
4. Insert the compartment cover into the compartment (port P3).
5. Tighten the screws.
 All screws have to be tightened to ensure that the instrument is

waterproof.
 For the equipment setup as real-time base station with radio, it's recom-
mended to use an external radio antenna mounted on a second tripod. This
increases the height of the radio antenna and therefore maximises radio
coverage.
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Insert and Remove
a SIM Card
Step-by-Step
2
1
A
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Step Description
 The SIM card is inserted into a slot on the side of the SLG1.

1.
Take the SIM card and a pen.
Using the pen, press the small button of the SIM card slot to eject the SIM
card holder.
2. Take the SIM card holder out off the SLG1.
3. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing up.
4. Insert the SIM card holder into the SIM card slot, the chip facing the connec-
tors inside the slot.
LED Indicators Description

Each slot-in-device for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indi-
cators on the bottom side. They indicate the basic device status.
Diagram
a) Power LED
b) Signal strength LED
a b c d c) Data transfer LED
008655_001 d) Mode LED, available for Satel radios
Description of the LEDs
IF the on is THEN
Mode LED SLR5 with Satel- red the device is in the programming
line M3-TR1 mode controlled from the PC via
cable.
Data any device off data is not being transferred.
transfer flashing green data is being transferred.
LED
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IF the on is THEN
Signal SLG1 with Telit red call is in progress.
strength UC864-G red: long flash, no SIM card inserted, no PIN
LED long break entered or network search, user
authentication or network login in
progress.
red: short flash, logged on to network, no call in
long break progress.
red: flashing red, GPRS PDP context activated.
long break
red: long flash, Packet switched data transfer is in
short break progress.
off device is off.
SLR5 with Satel- red the communication link, Data
line M3-TR1 Carrier Detection, is okay on the
roving instrument.
flashing red the communication link, Data
Carrier Detection, is okay on the
roving instrument, but signal is
weak.
off the DCD is not okay.
Power LED any device off power is off.
green power is okay.
TS15, Operation 62
4.13 Working with the RTK Device
Devices Fitted into Depending on the GS14 model one or two of the following devices are integrated:
the GS14 GNSS
Instrument Type Device
2G GSM Cinterion BGS2-W
3.75G GSM/UMTS Cinterion PHS8-P/PHS8-J
3.75G GSM/UMTS Cinterion PXS8
RX UHF radio Satel OEM20, receive
RX/TX UHF radio Satel OEM22, receive/transmit
Insert and Remove

a SIM Card
Step-by-Step 1
6
3
4
008656_001
Step Description
 Inserting/removing the SIM card while the GS14 is turned on can result in
permanent damage to the card. Only insert/remove the SIM card when the
GS14 is switched off.

1.
The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment.
Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the
2. Remove the cover from battery compartment.
3. Press the latch of the SIM/microSD card cover and remove the cover.
4. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the OPEN arrow and flip it up.
5. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing the connectors
inside the slot - as shown on the SIM/microSD card cover.
Press the SIM card holder down.
6. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the LOCK arrow to close.
TS15, Operation 63
4.14 LED Indicators
LED indicators Description

The GS08plus/GS12 instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the
basic instrument status.
Diagram
ab c a b c
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a) Tracking LED (TRK)

b) Bluetooth LED (BT)
c) Power LED (PWR)
IF the is THEN
TRK LED off No satellites are tracked.
flashing green Less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not
yet available.
green Enough satellites are tracked to compute a position.
red GS08plus/GS12 instrument is initialising.
BT LED green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting.
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
blue Bluetooth has connected.
flashing blue Data is being transferred.
GS12 PWR off Power is off.
LED
green Power is okay.
flashing green Power is low. The remaining time for which enough
power is available depends on the type of survey, the
temperature and the age of the battery.
GS08plus off Power is off.
PWR LED
green Power is 100% - 20%.
red Power is 20% - 5%.
flashing red Power is low (<5%).
The remaining time for which enough power is avail-
able depends on the type of survey, the temperature
and the age of the battery.
TS15, Operation 64
LED Indicators Description
The GS14 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic
instrument status.
Diagram
a b c de f
a) Bluetooth LED
b) Storage LED
c) Power LEDs
d) Position LED
e) RTK Base LED
008657_001 f) RTK Rover LED
LED Indicators on Description

GS15 The GS15 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument
status.
Diagram
ab cd ef
a) Bluetooth LED
b) Storage LED
c) Position LED
d) Power LEDs
e) RTK Base LED
008659_001 f) RTK Rover LED
IF the is THEN
Bluetooth green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for
LED connecting.
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
blue Bluetooth has connected.
Storage LED off no SD card is inserted or GS15 is switched off.
green SD card is inserted but no raw data is being
logged.
flashing green raw data is being logged.
flashing yellow raw data is being logged but only 10% memory
left.
flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5% memory
left.
red SD card is full, no raw data is being logged.
fast flashing red no SD card is inserted but GS15 is configured to
log raw data.
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IF the is THEN
Position LED off no satellites are tracked or GS15 is switched off.
flashing yellow less than four satellites are tracked, a position is
not yet available.
yellow a navigated position is available.
flashing green a code-only position is available.
green a fixed RTK position is available.
Power LED off battery is not connected, flat or GS15 is switched
(active off.
battery*1)
green power is 40% - 100%.
yellow power is 20% - 40%. The remaining time for
which enough power is available depends on the
type of survey, the temperature and the age of
the battery.
red power is 5% - 20%.
fast flashing red power is low (<5%).
Power LED off battery is not connected, flat or the GS15 is
(passive switched off.
battery*2)
flashing green power is 40% - 100%. LED is green for 1 s every
10 s.
flashing yellow power is 20% - 40%. LED is yellow for 1 s every
10 s.
flashing red power is less than 20%. LED is red for 1 s every
10 s.
RTK Rover off GS15 is in RTK base mode or GS15 is switched
LED off.
green GS15 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being
received at the interface of the communication
device.
flashing green GS15 is in rover mode. RTK data is being received
at the interface of the communication device.
RTK Base LED off GS15 is in RTK rover mode or GS15 is switched
off.
green GS15 is in RTK base mode. No RTK data is being
passed to the RX/TX interface of the communica-
tion device.
flashing green GS15 is in RTK base mode. Data is being passed
to the RX/TX interface of the communication
device.
*1 The battery, which currently powers the GS15 GNSS instrument.
*2 Other batteries, which are inserted or connected but are not currently power the
GS15 GNSS instrument.
TS15, Operation 66
LED Indicators on Description
RadioHandle The RadioHandle has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic
RadioHandle status.
Diagram of the LED Indicators
ab cd
a) Power LED
b) Link LED
c) Data Transfer LED
005024_001 d) Mode LED
Description of the LED Indicators
IF the is THEN
Power LED off power is off.
green power is on.
Link LED off no radio link to field controller.
red radio link to field controller.
Data Transfer LED off no data transfer to/from field controller.
green or green data transfer to/from field controller.
flashing
Mode LED off data mode.
red configuration mode.
TS15, Operation 67
4.15 Guidelines for Correct Results
Distance
measurement
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When measurements are being made using the red laser EDM, the results can be influenced
by objects passing between the EDM and the intended target surface. This occurs because
reflectorless measurements are made to the first surface returning sufficient energy to
allow the measurement to take place. For example, if the intended target surface is the
surface of a building, but a vehicle passes between the EDM and the target surface as the
measurement is triggered, the measurement may be made to the side of the vehicle. The
result is the distance to the vehicle, not to the surface of the building.
If using the long range measurement mode (> 1000 m, > 3300 ft) to prisms, and an object
passes within 30 m of the EDM as the measurement is triggered, the distance measure-
ment may be similarly effected due to the strength of the laser signal.
 Very short distances can also be measured reflectorless in Prism mode to well
reflecting natural targets. The distances are corrected with the additive constant
defined for the active reflector.
 CAUTION Due to laser safety regulations and measuring accuracy, using the Long Range Reflec-
torless EDM is only allowed to prisms that are more than 1000 m (3300 ft) away.
 Accurate measurements to prisms should be made in Prism mode.
 When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the
beam path at that moment. If a temporary obstruction, for example a passing vehicle,
heavy rain, fog or snow is between the instrument and the point to be measured, the EDM
may measure to the obstruction.
 Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultaneously to avoid getting
mixed return signals.
ATR/lock Instruments equipped with an ATR sensor permit automatic angle and distance measure-
ments to prisms. The prism is sighted with the optical sight. After initiating a distance
measurement, the instrument sights the prism centre automatically. Vertical and horizontal
angles and the distance are measured to the centre of the prism. The lock mode enables
the instrument to follow a moving prism.
 As with all other instrument errors, the collimation error of the automatic aiming must be
redetermined periodically. Refer to "5 Check & Adjust" about checking and adjusting
instruments.
 When a measurement is triggered while the prism is still moving, distance and angle meas-
urements may not be made for the same position and coordinates may vary.
 If the prism location is changed too quickly, the target may be lost. Make sure that the
speed does not exceed the figure given in the technical data.
TS15, Operation 68
5 Check & Adjust
5.1 Overview
Description Leica Geosystems instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to the best
possible quality. Quick temperature changes, shock or stress can cause deviations and
decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjust
the instrument from time to time. This check and adjust can be done in the field by
running through specific measurement procedures. The procedures are guided and
must be followed carefully and precisely as described in the following chapters. Some
other instrument errors and mechanical parts can be adjusted mechanically.
Electronic The following instrument errors can be checked and adjusted electronically:
adjustment l, t Compensator longitudinal and transversal index errors
i Vertical index error, related to the standing axis
c Horizontal collimation error, also called line of sight error
a Tilting axis error
ATR ATR zero point error for Hz and V - option
If the compensator and the horizontal corrections are activated in the instrument
configuration, every angle measured in the daily work is corrected automatically .
Select Main Menu: Instrument\TPS settings\Level bubble & compensator to check
whether the tilt correction and the horizontal correction are turned on.
The results are displayed as errors but used with the opposite sign as corrections
when applied to measurements.
View current To view the adjustment errors currently used, select Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
adjustment errors to open the Check & Adjust Wizard. Select the option View the current values.
Mechanical The following instrument parts can be adjusted mechanically:

Adjustment • Circular level on instrument and tribrach
• Optical plummet - option on tribrach
• Allen screws on tripod
Precise To get precise measurements in the daily work, it is important:

Measurements • To check and adjust the instrument from time to time.
• To take high precision measurements during the check and adjust procedures.
• To measure targets in two faces. Some of the instrument errors are eliminated by
averaging the angles from both faces.
 During the manufacturing process, the instrument errors are carefully determined and
set to zero. As mentioned above, these errors can change and it is highly recom-
mended to redetermine them in the following situations:
• Before the first use
• Before every high precision survey
• After rough or long transportation
• After long working periods
• After long storage periods
• If the temperature difference between current environment and the temperature
at the last calibration is more than 20°C
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Summary of errors
Instrument error Effects Effects Elimination Automatically
to be adjusted
Hz V with two face corrected with
electronically
measurement proper adjustment
c - Line of sight error  -  
a - Tilting axis error  -  
l - Compensator index error -   
t - Compensator index error  -  
i - Vertical index error -   
ATR Collimation error   - 
5.2 Preparation
 Before determining the instrument errors, the instrument has to be

levelled using the electronic level.
The tribrach, the tripod and the underground should be stable and secure
from vibrations or other disturbances.
 The instrument should be protected from direct sunlight to avoid thermal

warming.
It is also recommended to avoid strong heat shimmer and air turbulence.
The best conditions are early in the morning or with overcast sky.
 Before starting to work, the instrument has to become acclimatised to the ambient
temperature. Approximately two minutes per °C of temperature difference from
storage to working environment, but at least 15 min, should be taken into account.
 Even after adjustment of the ATR, the crosshairs may not be positioned exactly on the
centre of the prism after an ATR measurement has been completed. This outcome is
a normal effect. To speed up the ATR measurement, the telescope is normally not
positioned exactly on the centre of the prism. These small deviations/ATR offsets, are
calculated individually for each measurement and corrected electronically. This means
that the horizontal and vertical angles are corrected twice: first by the determined ATR
errors for Hz and V, and then by the individual small deviations of the current aiming.
Next Step
IF the task is to THEN
adjust a combination of Refer to "5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR)".
instrument errors
adjust the tilting axis Refer to "5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a)".
adjust the circular level Refer to "5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instru-
ment and Tribrach".
adjust the laser/optical Refer to "5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the
plummet Instrument".
adjust the tripod Refer to "5.9 Servicing the Tripod".

5.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and ATR)
Description The combined adjustment procedure determines the following instrument errors in
one process:
l, t Compensator longitudinal and transversal index errors
i Vertical index error, related to the standing axis
c Horizontal collimation error, also called line of sight error
ATR Hz ATR zero point error for horizontal angle option
ATR V ATR zero point error for vertical angle option
Combined The following table explains the most common settings.

adjustment
procedure step-by- Step Description
step 1. Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
2. Check & Adjust Wizard
Select the option: Check & adjust the compensator, index error, line of
sight error & automatic target aiming
3. Next
4. Face I measurement
If Calibrate the automatic target aiming is checked and an ATR is available,
the adjustment will include the determination of the ATR Hz and V adjust-
ment errors.
 Use a clean Leica standard prism as the target. Do not use a 360°
prism.
5. Aim the telescope accurately at a
target at about 100 m distance.
The target must be positioned
00m within ±9°/±10 gon of the hori-
~1
zontal plane.
The procedure can be started in
any face.
± 9°
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6. Meas to measure and to continue to the next screen.

Motorised instruments change automat-
ically to the other face.
Non-motorised instruments guide to the

180°
other face.
 The fine pointing has to be

performed manually in both faces.
180°
TS_071
7. Face II measurement
Meas to measure the same target in the other face and to calculate the
instrument errors.

Step Description
 If one or more errors are bigger than the predefined limits, the procedure
must be repeated. All measurements of the current run are rejected and
none of them is averaged with the results from previous runs.
8. Adjustment Status
No. of measurements: Shows the number of runs completed. One run
consists of a measurement in face I and face II.
σ l Comp: and similar lines show the standard deviations of the determined
adjustment errors. The standard deviations can be calculated from the
second run onwards.

9.
Measure at least two runs.
Next to continue with the check & adjust procedure.
10. Select Add another calibration loop if more runs have to be added. Next and
continue with step 4.
OR
Select Finish the calibration & store the results to finish the calibration
process. Next to view the adjustment results.
11. Select Finish to accept the results. No more runs can be added later.
OR
Select Redo to decline all measurements and to repeat all calibration runs.
OR
Back returns to the previous screen.
Next Step
IF the results are THEN
to be stored If the Use status is set to Yes, Next overwrites the old adjust-
ment errors with the new ones.
to be determined Redo rejects all new determined adjustment errors and repeats
again the whole procedure. Refer to paragraph "Combined adjust-
ment procedure step-by-step".

5.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a)
Description This adjustment procedure determines the following instrument error:

a Tilting axis error
Determination of The following table explains the most common settings.

tilting axis error
step-by-step Step Description
 Determine the horizontal collimation error (c) before starting this proce-
dure.
1. Main Menu: User\Check & Adjust
2. Check & Adjust Wizard
Select the option: Check & adjust the tilting axis
3. Face I measurement
Aim the telescope accurately at a
target at about 100 m distance or
less if not possible. The target
must be positioned at least
27°/30 gon above or beneath the
horizontal plane.
The procedure can be started in
+ 27° °
90
V= any telescope face.
- 27°
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4. Meas to measure and to continue to the next screen.

Motorised instruments change automat-
ically to the other face.
Non-motorised instruments guide to the

180°
other face.
 The fine pointing must be

performed manually in both faces.
180°
TS_071
5. Face II measurement
Meas to measure the same target in the other face and to calculate the
tilting axis error.
 If the error is bigger than the predefined limit, the procedure must be
repeated. The tilting axis measurements of the current run are then rejected
and not averaged with the results from previous runs.
6. Adjustment Status
No. of measurements: Shows the number of runs completed. One run
consists of a measurement in face I and face II.

Step Description
σ a T-axis: shows the standard deviation of the determined tilting axis error.
The standard deviation can be calculated from the second run onwards.

7.
Measure at least two runs.
Next to continue with the check & adjust procedure.
8. Select Add another calibration loop if more runs have to be added. Next
and continue with step 3.
OR
Select Finish the calibration & store the results to finish the calibration
process. No more runs can be added later. Next to view the adjustment
results.
9. Select Finish to accept the results. No more runs can be added later.
OR
Select Redo to decline all measurements and to repeat all calibration runs.
Next Step
IF the results are THEN
to be stored Next overwrites the old tilting axis error with the new one.
to be determined Redo rejects the new determined tilting axis error and repeats
again the whole procedure. Refer to paragraph "Determination of
tilting axis error step-by-step".

5.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach
Adjusting the
circular level 4
1
step-by-step
4 2
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Step Description
1. Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod.
2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level.
3. Select Instrument\TPS settings\Level bubble & compensator to access the
Level Bubble & Compensator screen.
4. Check the position of the circular level on the instrument and tribrach.
5. a) If both circular levels are centred, no adjustments are necessary
b) If one or both circular levels are not centred, adjust as follows:
Instrument: If it extends beyond the circle, use the supplied allen key to
centre it with the adjustment screws. Turn the instrument by 200 gon
(180°). Repeat the adjustment procedure if the circular level does not
stay centred.
Tribrach: If it extends beyond the circle, use the supplied allen key to
centre it with the adjustment screws.
 After the adjustments, all adjusting screws must have the same tightening
tension and no adjusting screw should be loose.
5.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole
Adjusting the
Step Description
Circular Level
Step-by-Step 1. Suspend a plumb line.
4b
2. Use a pole bipod, to align the prism pole parallel to the
plumb line. 1
3. Check the position of the circular level on the prism 2
pole.
4. a) If the circular level is centred, no adjustment is 4a
necessary. TS_080
b) If the circular level is not centred, use an allen key

to centre it with the adjustment screws.
 After the adjustments, all adjusting screws must have the same tightening
tension and no adjusting screw should be loose.

5.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument
 The laser plummet is located in the vertical axis of the instrument. Under normal condi-
tions of use, the laser plummet does not need adjusting. If an adjustment is necessary
due to external influences, return the instrument to any Leica Geosystems authorised
service workshop.
Inspecting the laser

plummet 1 5
step-by-step
360°
Ø 2.5 mm / 1.5 m
6  3 mm / 1.5 m
TS_078
The following table explains the most common settings.
Step Description
1. Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod.
2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level.
3. Select Instrument\TPS settings\Level bubble & compensator to access the
Level Bubble & Compensator screen.
4. The laser plummet is switched on when the Level Bubble & Compensator
screen is entered. Adjust the laser plummet intensity. Inspection of the laser
plummet should be carried out on a bright, smooth and horizontal surface,
like a sheet of paper.
5. Mark the centre of the red dot on the ground.
6. Turn the instrument through 360° slowly, carefully observing the movement
of the red laser dot.
 The maximum diameter of the circular movement described by the centre of

the laser point must not exceed 3 mm at a distance of 1.5 m.
7. If the centre of the laser dot describes a perceptible circular movement, or
moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an
adjustment may be required. Inform your nearest Leica Geosystems author-
ised service workshop. Depending on brightness and surface, the diameter
of the laser dot can vary. At 1.5 m, it is about 2.5 mm.

5.8 Adjusting the Laser Guide
 To avoid moisture or dust entering the Laser Guide compartment, adjustment screws
and screw covers must be fixed after each adjustment procedure.
Adjustment The recommended adjustment procedure is designed for distances of 50 m and

120 m. Use the adjustment drawing, which is showing a TS15 G telescope, with cross-
hairs for line of sight and Laser Guide. Look trough the telescope and aim to the cross-
hairs of the telescope. For well-adjusted Laser Guides, the laser beam should exactly
match the circles for 50/120 m.
 Make sure, adjustment screws are accessible during adjustment.
 Make sure, the position of the telescope remains still. Check the target by looking
trough the telescope.
 Adjustment procedure might be repeated to achieve high precision adjustment.
Adjustment Please enlarge this target plate to 200% prior to using it for adjustment.
TS_123
Laser guide screws

a b c d
e
a) Horizontal adjustment screw
f b) Fixing screw
c) Fixing screw
e d) Horizontal adjustment screw
f
g e) Vertical adjustment screw
h f) Vertical adjustment screw
g) Safety cover screw
TS_124 h) Safety cover

Laser Guide This step-by-step description describes the Laser Guide adjustment for a distance of
adjustment 50 m. Place the target plate at a distance of 120 m to perform the laser guide adjust-
step-by-step ment for 120 m.
Step Description

1.
Make sure that the instrument is levelled.
Place the laser guide target plate at a distance of 50 m and aim with the
telescope of the instrument at the crosshairs of the target plate.
2. Loosen the safety cover screw (g) and move the safety cover (h) to the side
to access the vertical adjustment screws.
3. Loosen the vertical adjustment screws (e) and (f). Do not fully remove the
screws.
4. Loosen the fixing screws (b) and (c) as little as the spring force remains.
5. Horizontal adjustment:
To adjust the laser guide to the left, loosen the horizontal adjustment screw
(d). Tighten the horizontal adjustment screw (a) as much as to move the
laser beam slightly left of the upper crosshairs on the target plate.
6. To adjust the laser guide to the right, loosen the horizontal adjustment
screw (a). Tighten the horizontal adjustment screw (d) as much as to move
the laser beam slightly right of the upper crosshairs on the target plate.
7. Fix the horizontal adjustment by tightening the opposite horizontal adjust-
ment screw either (a) or (d).
 Fixing the opposite screw moves the laser beam exactly to the
vertical crosshair.
8. Finish the horizontal adjustment by tightening the fixing screws (b) and (c).
9. Vertical adjustment:
Loosen the vertical adjustment screw (e) as much as to move the laser beam
slightly upon of the upper crosshairs on the target plate.
10. Fix the vertical adjustment by tightening the vertical adjustment screw (f).
 Fixing this screw moves the laser beam exactly to the crosshairs
centre.
11. Finish the vertical adjustment by moving the safety cover (h) to its original
position and by tightening the safety cover screw (g).
 The laser beam of an adjusted laser guide matches exactly the circle of 50 m
or 120 m depending on the distance.

5.9 Servicing the Tripod
Servicing the Tripod

Step-by-Step 2 1
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The following table explains the most common settings.
Step Description
 The connections between metal and timber components must always be

firm and tight.
1. Tighten the leg cap screws moderately, with the supplied allen key.
2. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head enough to keep the tripod
legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground.
3. Tighten the allen screws of the tripod legs.

6 Care and Transport
6.1 Transport
Transport in the When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
field • 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 Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vehicle vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or
equivalent and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent,
to protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, transport When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must
of batteries ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
Field adjustment Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the User Manual, particularly after the product has been dropped, stored for long
periods or transported.
6.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
Field adjustment After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this
user manual before using the product.
Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "Technical Data" for information about storage temperature range.
• 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.
• A storage temperature range of 0°C to +30°C / +32°F to +86°F in a dry environment
is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery.
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 30% to
50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the batteries
must be recharged.
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6.3 Cleaning and Drying
Product and • Blow dust off lenses and prisms.

accessories • Never touch the glass with your fingers.
• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth
with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these can attack the polymer
components.
Fogging of prisms Prisms that are cooler than the ambient temperature tend to fog. It is not enough
simply to wipe them. Keep them for some time inside your jacket or in the vehicle to
allow them to adjust to the ambient temperature.
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. Remove the battery cover
and dry the battery compartment. Do not repack until everything is completely 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.
6.4 Maintenance
 An inspection of the motorisation in motorised instruments must be done in a Leica

Geosystems authorised service centre. Leica Geosystems recommends an inspection
of the product every 12 months.
For instruments which are in intensive or permanent use, for example tunnelling or
monitoring, the recommended inspection cycle may be reduced.
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7 Technical Data
7.1 Angle Measurement
Accuracy
Available angular Standard deviation Display resolution
accuracies Hz, V, ISO 17123-3
["] [mgon] ["] [°] [mgon] [mil]
1 0.3 0.1 0.0001 0.1 0.01
2 0.6 0.1 0.0001 0.1 0.01
3 1.0 0.1 0.0001 0.1 0.01
5 1.5 0.1 0.0001 0.1 0.01
Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric.
7.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors
Range
Reflector Range A Range B Range C
[m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 1800 6000 3000 10000 3500 12000
Three standard prisms (GPR1) 2300 7500 4500 14700 5400 17700
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 800 2600 1500 5000 2000 7000
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 450 1500 800 2600 1000 3300
Mini prism (GMP101) 800 2600 1200 4000 2000 7000
Reflector tape (GZM31) 150 500 250 800 250 800
60 mm x 60 mm
Machine Automation power 800 2600 1500 5000 2000 7000
prism (MPR122)
 For Machine Control

purposes only!
Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m
Atmospheric Range A: Strong haze, visibility 5 km; or strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer
conditions Range B: Light haze, visibility about 20 km; or moderate sunlight, slight heat
shimmer
Range C: Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40 km; no heat shimmer
 Measurements can be made to reflector tapes over the entire range without external
ancillary optics.
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Accuracy Accuracy refers to measurements to standard prisms.
EDM measuring std. dev. std. dev. Measurement

mode ISO 17123-4, ISO 17123-4, tape time, typical [s]
standard prism
Single 1 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 2 ppm 2.4
Single (fast) 2 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 2 ppm 0.8
Continuous 3 mm + 1.5 ppm 3 mm + 2 ppm < 0.15
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path
can result in deviations of the specified accuracy.
The display resolution is 0.1 mm.
Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement

Type: Coaxial, visible red laser
Carrier wave: 658 nm
Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz

7.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors
Range
Type Kodak Gray Range D Range E Range F
Card [m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
R400 White side, 90 % 200 660 300 990 >400 >1310
reflective
R400 Grey side, 18 % 150 490 200 660 >200 >660
reflective
R1000 White side, 90 % 800 2630 1000 3280 >1000 >3280

reflective
R1000 Grey side, 18 % 400 1320 500 1640 >500 >1640
reflective
 R30 is able to achieve a range of 30 m/100 ft under all atmospheric conditions

(D, E, F).
Range of Measurement: 1.5 m - 1200 m
Display unambiguous: up to 1200 m
Atmospheric D: Object in strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer

conditions E: Object in shade, sky overcast
F: Underground, night and twilight
Accuracy
Standard measuring std. dev. Measure time, Measure time,
ISO 17123-4 typical [s] maximum [s]
0 m - 500 m 2 mm + 2 ppm 3-6 12
>500 m 4 mm + 2 ppm 3-6 12
Object in shade, sky overcast. Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving
objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The
display resolution is 0.1 mm.
Characteristics Type: Coaxial, visible red laser

Laser dot size

Distance [m] Laser dot size, approximately [mm]
at 30 7 x 10
at 50 8 x 20
at 100 16 x 25

7.4 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode)
Range The range of the long range measurements is the same for R400 and R1000.
Reflector Range A Range B Range C

[m] [ft] [m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 2200 7300 7500 24600 >10000 >33000
Range of measurement: 1000 m to 12000 m

Display unambiguous: up to 12000 m
Atmospheric Range A: Strong haze, visibility 5 km; or strong sunlight, severe heat shimmer
conditions Range B: Light haze, visibility about 20 km; or moderate sunlight, slight heat
shimmer
Range C: Overcast, no haze, visibility about 40 km; no heat shimmer
Accuracy
Standard measuring std. dev. Measure time, Measure time,
ISO 17123-4 typical [s] maximum [s]
Long Range 5 mm + 2 ppm 2.5 12
Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path
can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. The display resolution is 0.1 mm.
Characteristics Principle: Phase measurement

Type: Coaxial, visible red laser

7.5 Automatic Target Aiming ATR
Range ATR/LOCK
Reflector Range ATR mode Range Lock mode
[m] [ft] [m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 1000 3300 800 2600
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 800 2600 600 2000
360° Mini prism (GRZ101) 350 1150 200 660
Mini prism (GMP101) 500 1600 400 1300
Reflector tape 45 150 not qualified
60 mm x 60 mm
Machine Automation power prism 600 2000 500 1600
(MPR122)
 For Machine Control

purposes only!
 The maximum range can be restricted by poorer conditions, for example rain.
Shortest measuring distance: 360° prism ATR: 1.5 m

Shortest measuring distance: 360° prism LOCK: 5m
ATR accuracy with ATR angle accuracy Hz, V (std. dev. ISO 17123-3): 1 " (0.3 mgon)
the GPR1 prism Base Positioning accuracy (std.dev.): ± 1 mm
System accuracy • The accuracy with which the position of a prism can be determined with Automatic
with ATR Target Aiming (ATR) depends on several factors such as internal ATR accuracy,
instrument angle accuracy, prism type, selected EDM measuring program and the
external measuring conditions. The ATR has a basic standard deviation level of
± 1 mm.
• The following graph shows the ATR standard deviation based on three different
prism types, distances and instrument accuracies.
mm
20
5”
18
16
14
12
3”
10
8 2”
GRZ4
6
4 1”
GRZ122
2
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
m
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Leica GRZ4 prism (360°)
Leica GRZ122 prism (360°)

Leica circular prisms and Leica circular
Mini prisms
mm ATR accuracy [mm]
m Distance measurement [m]
" Instrument angle accuracy ["]
Maximum speed in Maximum tangential speed: 5 m/s at 20 m; 25 m/s at 100 m

lock mode Maximum radial speed with 5 m/s
Measure mode: Continuous
Searching Typical search time in field of view: 1.5 s

Field of view: 1°25’/1.55 gon
Definable search windows: Yes
Characteristics Principle: Digital image processing

Type: Infrared laser
7.6 PowerSearch PS
Range
Reflector Range PS
[m] [ft]
Standard prism (GPR1) 300 1000
360° prism (GRZ4, GRZ122) 300* 1000*
360° mini prism (GRZ101) Not recommended
Mini prism (GMP101) 100 330
Machine Automation power prism (MPR122) 300* 1000*
 For Machine Control purposes only!

Measurements at the vertical limits of the fan or under unfavourable atmospheric
conditions may reduce the maximum range. (*optimally aligned to the instrument)
Shortest measuring distance: 1.5 m
Searching Typical search time: <10 s

Default search area: Hz: 400 gon, V: 40 gon
Definable search windows: Yes
Characteristics Principle: Digital signal processing

Type: Infrared laser
7.7 Overview Camera
Overview camera Sensor: 5 Mpixel CMOS sensor

Focal length: 21 mm
Field of view: 15.5° x 11.7° (19.4° diagonal)
Frame rate: ≤20 frames per second
Focus: 2 m (6.6 ft) to infinity at zoom level 1 x
7.5 m (24.6 ft) to infinity at zoom level 4 x
Image storage: JPEG up to 5 Mpixel (2560 x 1920)
Zoom: 4-step (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x)
Whitebalance: Automatic and user configurable
Brightness: Automatic and user configurable

7.8 SmartStation
7.8.1 SmartStation Accuracy
 Measurement precision and accuracy in position and accuracy in height are dependent
upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geom-
etry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and
resolved ambiguities. Figures quoted assume normal to favourable conditions.
Accuracy Position accuracy: Horizontal: 5 mm + 0.5 ppm

Vertical: 10 mm + 0.5 ppm
When used within reference station networks the posi-
tion accuracy is in accordance with the accuracy specifi-
cations provided by the reference station network.
Initialisation Method: Leica SmartCheck+ technology

Reliability of initialisation: Better than 99.99 %
Time of initialisation: Typically 8 s*
Range: Up to 50 km*
* Might vary due to atmospheric conditions, signal multipath, obstructions, signal
geometry and number of tracked signals.
RTK Data Formats Formats for data reception: Leica proprietary GPS / Glonass and GNSS real-time data
formats, CMR, CMR+, RTCM V2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2
7.8.2 SmartStation Dimensions
SmartStation
Dimensions
499.2 mm
432 mm
392 mm
393 mm
195.7 mm
195.7 mm
195.7 mm
195.7 mm
226 mm 226 mm 226 mm 226 mm

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7.8.3 SmartAntenna Technical Data
Description and use The SmartAntenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a
description and the intended use of the SmartAntenna.
Type Description Use

GS08plus L1, L2 GPS, GLONASS SmartTrack+ With CS10 field controller or
antenna. Leica Viva TPS instruments.
GS12 L1, L2, L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo With CS10/CS15 field
SmartTrack+ antenna. controller or Leica Viva TPS
instruments.
GS14 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou With CS10/CS15 field
SmartTrack+ antenna with built in controller or Leica Viva TPS
groundplane. instruments.
GS15 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou With CS10/CS15 field
SmartTrack+ antenna with built in controller or Leica Viva TPS
groundplane. instruments.
Dimensions
Type Height [m] Diameter [m]
GS08plus 0.071 0.186
GS12 0.089 0.186
GS14 0.090 0.190
GS15 0.198 0.196
Mounting 5/8" Whitworth
Weight Instrument weights without battery and radio:
Type Weight [kg]/[lbs]

GS08plus 0.70/1.54
GS12 0.94/2.07
GS14 0.93/2.04
GS15 1.34/2.95
Power Power consumption: • GS08plus: 2.0 W typically

• GS12: 1.8 W typically
• GS14, radio excluded: 2.0 W typically, 166 mA with
external battery, 270 mA with internal battery
• GS15, radio excluded: 3.2 W typically
External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV71 car battery cable to a 12 V
car battery), voltage range 10.5 V-28 V DC
Internal Battery Type: Li-Ion

Voltage: 7.4 V
Capacity: GEB212: 2.6 Ah
Typical operating time: GEB212: 6.5 h

Electrical data
Type GS08plus GS12 GS14 GS15
Frequency
GPS L1 1575.42 MHz    
GPS L2 1227.60 MHz    
GPS L5 1176.45 MHz -  - 
GLONASS L1 1602.5625-1611.5 MHz    
GLONASS L2 1246.4375-1254.3 MHz    
Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz -  - 
Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz -  - 
Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz -  - 
Galileo Alt-BOC 1191.795 MHz -  - 
Gain 37 dBi Typically 27 dBi Typically
27 dBi 27 dBi
Noise Figure < 3 dBi Typically < 2 dBi Typically
< 2 dBi < 2 dBi
 Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
Environmental Temperature
specifications
Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
-40 to +65 -40 to +80
Bluetooth: -30 to +65
Protection against water, dust and sand
Protection
GS08plus/GS12/GS15 GS14
IP67 (IEC 60529) IP68 (IEC 60529)
Dusttight Dusttight
Protected against water jets Protected against continuous immersion
in water
Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Tested for 2 hours in 1.40 m depth
Humidity
Protection
Up to 100 %
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying
out the antenna.

7.9 Laser Guide Technical Data
Concept • Telescope for dual face measurement

• User adjustment for laser beam
Laser Type: Visible, red, laser class 3R

Optics Line of sight offset: 52.20 mm

Focussing distance: 22.76 mm
Beam angle: 0.09 mrad
Power Power supply: From instrument

Power consumption: ca. 0.2 W
specifications
Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
-20 to +50 -40 to +70
Range Daylight: 250 m

Darkness: 500 m
Beam diameter The laser beam diameter is influenced by the intensity of the laser guide, by the appli-
cation distance, by the characteristics of the surface and by the ambient light.
Typical laser beam diameter on white, smooth surfaces with intensity 50% and
100%
[mm] a) Theoretical 1/e2
70 b) Daylight, intensity 50%
e c) Daylight, intensity 100%
60
d) Darkness, intensity 50%
50 e) Darkness, intensity
d 100%
40
c
30
b
20
10
a
0 [m]
0 100 200 300
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7.10 Conformity to National Regulations
7.10.1 TS15
Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product TS15 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be
consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EU Member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law.
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
Frequency band 2402 - 2480 MHz
Output power
Bluetooth:
4 mW max.
Antenna Type: Internal Microstrip antenna

Gain: 1.5 dBi

7.10.2 RadioHandle

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the RadioHandle is in compliance with
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be
tions in any EEA Member state.
ation.
Frequency Band RH16 Limited to 2402 - 2480 MHz

RH17 Limited to 2402 - 2480 MHz
Output power < 100 mW (e. i. r. p.)
Antenna Type: /2 dipole antenna

Gain: 2 dBi
Connector: Special customized SMB

7.10.3 GS08plus
Conformity to • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS08plus is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
tions in any EEA member state.
part 15, 22 and 24 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to
use and operation.
Frequency band
Type Frequency band [MHz]
GS08plus 1227.60
1575.42
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480
Output power
Type Output power [mW]
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5 (Class 1)
Antenna GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only)

Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna
Gain: 1.0 dBi

7.10.4 GS12

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS12 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/ce.
use and operation.
Frequency band
GS12 1176.45
1191.795
1207.14
1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1575.42
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Output power
GNSS Receive only
Antenna GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only)

Bluetooth Type: Internal Microstrip antenna
Gain: 1.5 dBi

7.10.5 GS14

and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE)
ation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance
(applicable for Japan).
Frequency band
GS14 1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1575.42
1602.5625 - 1611.5
GS14, Bluetooth 2402 - 2480
GS14, Radio 403 - 473
GS14, 2G GSM Quad-Band EGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GS14, Quad-Band GSM
3.75G GSM/UMTS & Penta-Band UMTS 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
GS14, Quad-Band GSM
3.75G GSM/UMTS/CDMA & Penta-Band UMTS
& Tri-Band CDMA 800 / 1900
Output power
GNSS Receive only
Bluetooth 5
Radio 1000
2G GSM EGSM850/900 2000
2G GSM GSM1800/1900 1000
2G GSM GPRS multi-slot class 10 (max. 2/8 TX)
3.75G GSM E(dge)GPRS multi-slot class 12 (max. 4/8 TX)
3.75G UMTS 250
800/850/900/1900/2100
CDMA 250
BC0 & BC10 (800)/BC1 (1900)

Antenna
Type Antenna Gain [dBi]
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element -
(receive only)
Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna 2 max.
UHF External antenna -
GSM/UMTS/CDMA Integrated antenna 0 max. @ 800 / 850 / 900
3 max. @ 1800 / 1900 / 2100
7.10.6 GS15

the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-
geosystems.com/ce.
use and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance
(applicable for Japan).
Frequency band
GS15 1176.45
1191.795
1207.14
1227.60
1246.4375 - 1254.3
1561.098
1575.42
1602.4375 - 1611.5
Output power
GNSS Receive only
Antenna
Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency
band [MHz]
GNSS Internal GNSS antenna - - -
element (receive only)
Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna 1.5 - -

7.10.7 SLR5, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1

National • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR5 is in compliance with
Regulations the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE)
ation.
Frequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHz
Output power SLR5: 0.5 W-1.0 W
Antenna
Type Internal GAT1 GAT2
Frequency band [MHz] 400 - 470 400 - 435 435 - 470
Type Internal Detachable /2 Detachable /2
antenna antenna
Connector - TNC TNC
Specific Absorption The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
Rate (SAR) and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.

7.10.8 SLG1, Telit UC864-G

national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG1 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and
other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be
tions in any EEA Member state.
use and operation.
Frequency band UMTS/HSDPA (WCDMA/FDD) 850 MHz/ 1900 MHz/ 2100 MHz
Quad-Band EGSM 850 MHz/ 900 MHz/ 1800 MHz/ 1900 MHz
GPRS multi-slot class 12
EDGE multi-slot class 12
Output power EGSM850/900: 2W

GSM1800/1900: 1W
UMTS2100: 0.25 W
EDGE850/900: 0.5 W
EDGE1800/1900: 0.4 W
Antenna
Type GS15 Internal GAT3 GAT5 GAT18
Frequency band 824 - 894 / 890 - 960 / 824 - 894 / 824 - 894 /
[MHz] 890 - 960 / 1710 - 1880 / 1850 - 1990 890 - 960 /
1710 - 1880 / 1920 - 2170 1710 - 1880 /
1850 - 1990 / 1850 - 1990 /
1920 - 2170 1920 - 2170
Type Internal Detachable /2 Detachable /2 Detachable /2
antenna antenna antenna
Connector - TNC TNC TNC
Specific Absorption The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
Rate (SAR) and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.

7.10.9 Dangerous Goods Regulations
Dangerous Goods The products of Leica Geosystems are powered by Lithium batteries.
Regulations
Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a safety
hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite.
 When carrying or shipping your Leica product with Lithium batteries onboard a
commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
 Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products”

and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor-
tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web
page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord-
ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products
can be transported correctly.
 Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or trans-

ported onboard any aircraft. Therefore, ensure that the condition of any
battery is safe for transportation.

7.11 General Technical Data of the Instrument
Telescope Magnification: 30 x
Free Objective aperture: 40 mm
Focusing: 1.7 m/5.6 ft to infinity
Field of view: 1°30’/1.66 gon.
2.7 m at 100 m
Compensator
Angular accuracy Setting accuracy Setting range
instrument ["] ["] [mgon] [’] [gon]
1 0.5 0.2 4 0.07
2 0.5 0.2 4 0.07
3 1.0 0.3 4 0.07
5 1.5 0.5 4 0.07
Level Circular level sensitivity: 6’/2 mm

Electronic level resolution: 2"
Control unit Display: VGA (640 x 480 pixels), color TFT, LED backlight, touch screen
Keyboard: 36 keys
including 12 function keys and 12 alphanumeric keys, illumina-
tion
Angle Display: 360°’", 360° decimal, 400 gon, 6400 mil, V %
Distance Display: m, ft int, ft us, ft int inch, ft us inch
Position: In both faces, face two is optional
Touch screen: Toughened film on glass
Instrument Ports
Port Name Description
Port 1 Port 1 • 5 pin LEMO-0 for power, communication, data transfer.
• This port is located at the base of the instrument.
Port 2 Handle • Hotshoe connection for RadioHandle and SmartAntenna
Adapter with SmartStation.
• This port is located on top of Communication side cover.
Port 3 BT • Bluetooth module for communication.
• This port is housed within Communication side cover.
USB USB host • USB memory stick port for data transfer.
port
USB device • Cable connections from USB devices for communication and
port data transfer.

Instrument
Dimensions
328 mm
328 mm
196 mm
196 mm
101.5 mm 101.5 mm
226 mm 203 mm
TS_118
Weight Instrument: 4.8 - 5.5 kg

Tribrach: 0.8 kg
Internal battery: 0.2 kg
Recording Data can be recorded onto an SD card or into internal memory.
Type Capacity [MB] Number of measurements

per MB
SD card • 1024 1750
• 8192
Internal memory • 1000 1750
Laser plummet Type: Visible red laser class 2

Location: In standing axis of instrument
Accuracy: Deviation from plumb line:
1.5 mm (2 sigma) at 1.5 m instrument height
Diameter of laser point: 2.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height
Drives Type: Endless horizontal and vertical drives
Motorisation Maximum rotating speed: 50 gon/s
Power External supply voltage: Nominal voltage 12.8 V DC, Range 11.5 V-13.5 V
Internal Battery Type: Li-Ion

Voltage: 7.4 V
Capacity: GEB222: 6.0 Ah
External Battery Type: Li-Ion

Voltage: 13 V
Capacity: GEB371: 19 Ah

specifications
Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
All instruments -20 to +50 -40 to +70
Leica SD cards -40 to +80 -40 to +80
Battery internal -20 to +55 -40 to +70
Bluetooth -30 to +60 -40 to +80
Protection against water, dust and sand
Type Protection
All instruments IP55 (IEC 60529)
Humidity
Type Protection
All instruments Max 95 % non condensing
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter-
acted by periodically drying out the instrument.
Reflectors
Type Additive Constant [mm] ATR PS
Standard prism, GPR1 0.0 yes yes
Mini prism, GMP101 +17.5 yes yes
360° prism, +23.1 yes yes
GRZ4 / GRZ122
360° Mini prism, GRZ101 +30.0 yes not recommended
Reflector tape S, M, L +34.4 yes no
Reflectorless +34.4 no no
Machine Automation +28.1 yes yes
power prism, MPR122
 For Machine
Control purposes
only!
There are no special prisms required for ATR or for PS.
Electronic Guide Working range: 5 m to 150 m (15 ft to 500 ft)

Light EGL Position accuracy: 5 cm at 100 m (1.97" at 330 ft)
Automatic The following automatic corrections are made:

corrections • Line of sight error • Vertical index error
• Tilting axis error • Standing axis tilt
• Earth curvature • Refraction
• Circle eccentricity • ATR zero point error
• Compensator index error

7.12 Scale Correction
Use of scale By entering a scale correction, reductions proportional to distance can be taken into
correction account.
• Atmospheric correction.
• Reduction to mean sea level.
• Projection distortion.
Atmospheric The slope distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm, mm/km, which
correction D1 has been entered corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of
the measurement.
The atmospheric correction includes:
• Adjustments for air pressure
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
For highest precision distance measurements, the atmospheric correction should be
determined with an accuracy of 1 ppm. The following parameters must be redeter-
mined:
• Air temperature to 1 °C
• Air pressure to 3 mbar
• Relative humidity to 20 %
Air humidity The air humidity influences the distance measurement if the climate is extremely hot
and damp.
For high precision measurements, the relative humidity must be measured and
entered along with the air pressure and the temperature.
Air humidity ppm

correction +5
100%
+4
80%
+3
60%
+2 40%
+1 20%
ppmAir humidity correction [mm/km]
+0 % Relative humidity [%]
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 °C
TS_104
C° Air temperature [°C]
Index n
Type Index n carrier wave [nm]
combined EDM 1.0002863 658
The index n is calculated from the formula of the IAG Resolutions (1999), and is valid
for:
Air pressure p: 1013.25 mbar
Air temperature t: 12 °C
Relative air humidity h: 60 %

Formulas
Formula for visible red laser
0.29535 · p 4.126 · 10-4 · h

ΔD1= 286.338 - - · 10x
002419_002
D1 Atmospheric correction [ppm]

p Air pressure [mbar]
t Air temperature [°C]
h Relative humidity [%]
 1
273.15
x (7.5 * t/(237.3 + t)) + 0.7857
If the basic value of 60 % relative humidity as used by the EDM is retained, the
maximum possible error in the calculated atmospheric correction is 2 ppm, 2 mm/km.
Reduction to mean The values for D2 are always negative and are derived from the following formula:
sea level D2
ΔD2= -
H D2 Reduction to mean sea level [ppm]
· 106
TS_106
R H Height of EDM above sea level [m]
R 6.378 * 106 m
Projection distor- The magnitude of the projection distortion is in accordance with the projection system
tion D3 used in a particular country, for which official tables are generally available. The
following formula is valid for cylindrical projections such as that of Gauss-Krüger:
X2 D3 Projection distortion [ppm]
ΔD3= · 106
2R2 X Easting, distance from projection zero line with the
TS_107
scale factor 1 [km]
R 6.378 * 106 m
In countries where the scale factor is not unity, this formula cannot be directly applied.

Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°C], air pressure [mb] and height
corrections °C [m] at 60 % relative humidity.
550 mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 mb
50°C 50°C
0
14
5
13
0
13
40°C 40°C
5
12
0
12
5
11
0
11
5
10
30°C 30°C
0
10
95
90
85
80
20°C 20°C
75
70
65
60
55
50
10°C 10°C
45
40
35
30
25
20
0°C 0°C
15
10
5
0
-1 5
-
-1 0
-10°C -10°C
-2 5
-2 0
5
-3 0
-3
-4 5
0
-20°C -20°C
550 mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 mb
TS_108
5000 m 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0m
Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°F], air pressure [inch Hg] and
correction °F height [ft] at 60 % relative humidity.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg
130°F 130°F
14 5
120°F 120°F
14
0
5
13
110°F 110°F
0
13
5
12
11 0
100°F 100°F
12
5
10 0
11
90°F 90°F
5
0
10
95
80°F 80°F
90
85
80
70°F 70°F
75
70
65
60°F 60°F
60
55
50°F 50°F
50
45
40
40°F 40°F
35
25 0
3
20
30°F 30°F
10 5
1
5
20°F 20°F
0
-1 -5
-1 0
10°F 10°F
-2 5
-2 0
-3 5
-3 0
0°F 0°F
-4 5
-4 0
- 5
-5 50
-10°F -10°F
5
-20°F -20°F
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg
[ ft ]
15 0
14 0
13 00
12 0
0
10 0
0
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
ft
00
00
00
00
00
00
o
0
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
16
11
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7.13 Reduction Formulas
Measurements
c
a) Mean Sea Level

a b) Instrument
c) Reflector
Slope distance
Horizontal distance
TS_110
Height difference
Reflector types The reduction formulas are valid for measurements to all reflector types:
• measurements to prisms, to reflector tape and reflectorless measurements.
Formulas The instrument calculates the slope distance, horizontal distance, height difference in
accordance with the following formulas:
Displayed slope distance [m]
= D0 · ( 1 + ppm · 10-6 ) + mm
TS_111 D0 Uncorrected distance [m]
ppmAtmospheric scale correction [mm/km]
mm Additive constant of the reflector [mm]
=Y-A·X·Y Horizontal distance [m]

TS_112
Height difference [m]

Y * |sin|
= X + B · Y2 X * cos

TS_113
Vertical circle reading

A (1 - k/2)/R = 1.47 * 10-7 [m-1]
B (1 - k)/2R = 6.83 * 10-8 [m-1]
k 0.13 (mean refraction coefficient)
R 6.378 * 106 m (radius of the earth)
Earth curvature (1/R) and mean refraction coefficient (k) are automatically taken into
account when calculating the horizontal distance and height difference. The calculated
horizontal distance relates to the station height and not to the reflector height.

Distance measuring In the distance measuring program Averaging, the following values are displayed:
program Averaging D Slope distance as arithmetic mean of all measurements
s Standard deviation of a single measurement
n Number of measurements
These values are calculated as follows:
1 n Slope distance as arithmetic mean of
D = n · ∑ Di all measurements
i=1
TS_114
 Sum
Di Single slope distance measurement
n n n s Standard deviation of a single slope

∑ (Di - D)2 ∑ Di2 - 1 ( ∑ Di)2 distance measurement
n
s= i=1
=
i=1 i=1
 Sum
n-1 n-1
TS_115 Slope distance as arithmetic mean of
all measurements
Di Single slope distance measurement
n Number of distance measurements
The standard deviation of the arithmetic mean of the distance can be calculated as
follows:
s Standard deviation of the arithmetic
SD =
n mean of the distance
TS_116
s Standard deviation of a single meas-

urement

8 Software Licence Agreement
Software Licence This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is supplied
Agreement 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 Property 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 Soft-
ware 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://www.leica-
geosystems.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. 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 purchase 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.
Open Source The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is
Information licensed under various open source licences.
Copies of the corresponding licences
• are provided together with the product (for example in the About panel of the soft-
ware)
• can be downloaded on http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com
If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the corre-
sponding source code and other related data on http://opensource.leica-geosys-
tems.com.
Contact opensource@leica-geosystems.com in case you need additional information.
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 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

 Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as

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Intended Use • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

Reasonably • Use of the product without instruction.

1.3 Limits of Use

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1.5 Hazards of Use

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 According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,

1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors

002411_002 a) Laser beam

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Description Value (R30/R400/R1000)

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Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

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Description Value (R30/R400/R1000)

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Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

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002411_002 a) Laser beam

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002403_002 a) Laser beam

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a) LED beam red

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Description Value (R30/R400/R1000)

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Type: TS15 Art.No.:

Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

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 WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

 CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-

 WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in

TS15, Safety Directions 22

Pav = 4.8mW λ = 658nm tp = 800ps

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Communication Communication side cover with integrated Bluetooth, SD card slot

Standard - Not available

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Description All instruments use the same software concept.

Software for Description