Leica FlexLine & FlexLine plus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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1. after which you are reminded to adjust the instrument It is possible to adjust Hz kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 5 16 collimation V Index and Tilt Axis When the defined period has been reached the adjustment reminder message appears after start up of the instrument 10 times and then ceases for one month 1 19 Downgrade Function Can downgrade the instrument by software is this true and how does it work Yes you can downgrade the instrument types to the respective lower family e g a TSO9 can be downgraded to a TSO06 or TSO2 and a TSO6 to a TSO2 This feature allows the salespersons to minimise their stock level so if you have a TSO9 on stock you can demonstrate all the family members TSO2 TSO6 and TSO9 Select in the Main Menu gt TOOLS gt SYSTEM INFO gt PAGE gt press F2 long time 1 20 Downgrade Function How can I access the Downgrade dialog Select in the Main Menu gt TOOLS gt SYSTEM INFO gt PAGE gt press F2 long time and then press F2 DOWNGR Keyboard Why is the optional first full numeric keyboard of TSO2 more expensive than the second full numeric keyboard The first full numeric keyboard is a major differentiation between the TSO2 and TSO6 The full numeric keyboard option for TSO2 provides the flexibility to offer a 7 or 5 instrument with full numeric keyboard at a lower price than a TS06 instrument with 5 angular accuracy 1 212. eeseeeee 10 2 7 Firmware Is the TSO9plus firmware another one as the TSO2 firmware c ccecceeseeeeeeeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeetaeens 10 2 8 Firmware Why is there no Construction application anymore in FlexField plus V3 X e cecesceeeeceeeeseeseeeeeeeeers 10 2 9 Firmware Is it Viva light running On the TSOQPIUS ecceeccesceeseceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeecaeeaaesaeeseeeeaeseeeseeeseaeeaeeaeeeess 11 2 10 Firmware What is the difference between FlexField V2 35 and FlexField plus 3 0 ccccceceeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeesteeeaeeaes 11 2 11 Firmware Can upload FW 2 35 to FlexLine plus total stations c cceccceccesceeseceseeeeeeeeeaeeaeeeaeceeeseeeseeeeaeeeaeeteesaeeaes 11 2 12 my Security HOw does I WOPK s cccsscsccesecettectesinecetat ete esenesecensceueneedeasedeneesteeyaceusddedeuescuucesedeseeteaseuscenacectebacveereeaenne 11 2 13 my Security Can protect my current FlexLine with this MeChAniSM c ccescecceeeeceeeeceeceeeeeeeceeeseeeeaeeeaeeteeenaeeaes 11 2 14 Firmware concept Is the new FlexField plus concept different to the current eeceeceeeeeeceseceeeceeeeseeeseeeeeeeteeeaeeaes 11 2 15 Onboard Data Structure Did the way data are stored change oo ceccecececcesceeseceeeeeeeaeeeaeecaeeeaeeeeeseeeseseeeesaeeeeeeaeeaes 11 2 16 Operating System does full Windows CE run on TSOQODIUS 2 2 cesceeececceececeeeesceeeeceseeaaeeaaecaeccaeeeaeseneseeeseseeaaesaeeeeeeaeeaes
3. the main purpose of the cable is the fast and reliable data transfer when using FlexOffice 1 25 Quadruple axis compensation What does it mean Quadruple axis compensation means two axis compensation combined with Hz collimation and V index correction Please be aware that it is not a quadruple axis 4 axis compensator it is compensation 1 26 Pointmemory How many points can be stored on FlexLine instruments First of all we must differentiate between Measurements and Fixpoints Measurements contain much more data than a Fixpoint PtID East North Height so the number of possible Measurements stored is always lower than the number of possible Fixpoints Furthermore any change of EDM settings is also stored with Measurements and thus the number of Measurements able to be stored can vary TSO2 Max 24000 Fixpoints corresponding to max 13 500 measurements TS06 09 Max 100 000 Fixpoints corresponding to max 60 000 measurements 1 27 USB Stick Are USB memory sticks other than the original Leica USB Sticks supported Yes any USB memory stick is supported however we recommend to use only original Leica accessories in order to obtain maximum performance and data security Whenever you plug in any other USB memory stick a message informs you that a non Leica USB Memory stick has been inserted 1 28 USB Stick Why is the Leica USB Stick more expensive as standard USB sticks The Leica USB Stick is an industrial grade USB memory
4. the rules to be applied in explosive environments In some cases Leica total stations are locally certified to be used in explosive environments if the mainboard was sealed in other cases a warning sticker not to remove the battery had to be placed on the instrument However this varies from country to country and needs to be discussed locally with the responsible authorities 1 15 Software updates Are software updates free of charge The FlexLine Total Stations are supported by software maintenance contracts If a software maintenance contract is signed you will be able to benefit from software updates As goodwill a 90 days Software Maintenance Contract is already included when purchasing the instrument The timer starts counting after 8 hours of use 1 16 Service Reminder What is a service reminder Service Centres can enter a date on the instrument at which a service reminder message appears This message informs you that in order to maintain instrument performance it is recommended to visit a Service Centre The message appears on the entered date and then afterwards at every start up of the instrument 1 17 Service Reminder How can enter a service reminder date Select in the Main Menu gt TOOLS gt SYSTEM INFO gt PAGE gt press F2 long time 1 18 Adjustment Reminder What is an adjustment reminder The adjustment functionality of the instrument includes an Adjustment Reminder function which allows you to define a period
5. 11 2 17 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine instrument with a Colour amp TOUCHSCrEON eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetatens 11 2 18 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine EDM from R400 to a R500 0 cesceeseeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeeseeeseeeaeeeeenaeeaes 11 2 19 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine to a FlexLine PIUS ee eeeeceeesceeeeceseeeaeeaeeeaeecaeeaeceeeeeeeseeeeaaeeaeeeeeeaeeaes 12 2 20 EDM Why did you rename the EDM measurement modes c cccsccecceecececeeseeesececeeaaeeaaecaeeeaeesaeceeeseeeseeeeaaeeaseneenaeeaes 12 221 USC LOZO ssacccesccsdtaasacetcctutnedassetaecsTandetussctnaeduadatdvaedionssuicanvataetataladas Taaa das led lividans tude a aaa a a a aaa aaa 12 2 21 1 How can I create a user logo and upload it onto the instrument as a start screen s esssseseeseseeseerrererseens 12 2 21 2 Is it possible to convert existing b amp w logos to Logos for the Colour amp Touchscreen s ssseeseeeesren 12 2 21 3 User Logo Can upload my existing b amp w logo to FlexLine plus instrument ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeteeeeetaees 12 2 22 USB Stick The stick included to the delivery is it an industrial grade Stick eeeseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeteeeeaeeaes 12 2 23 USB Stick On the stick there is only the user manual stored Where are all the tools located e ccseeeeeeee 12 2 24 Exhibition Mode What is it and how does it work cececeseeeseeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeene
6. 3 6 FlexOffice What benefit do have with FlexOffice in comparison to Leica Geo Office Tools FlexOffice is much more intuitive to use and includes additional functionalities like Viewing and Editing of Observations and recalculation of setups 3 7 FlexOffice Is FlexOffice protected Both products require an Entitlement ID during installation These ID can be ordered under the following Article Numbers FlexOffice Standard Art No 778063 FlexOffice Advanced Art No 778064 kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 14 16 3 8 FlexOffice Can run FlexOffice with my existing LGO Demo Key Yes 3 9 FlexOffice Why is FlexOffice Standard not free of charge like Leica Geo Office Tools First of all there needs to be an awareness created that software should not be considered a Free of Charge Article as the development of software such as FlexOffice is expensive Also FlexOffice Standard includes enhanced functionality in comparison to LGO Tools 3 10 FlexOffice Is it possible to load my own format templates for the export import of ASCII data In FlexOffice Standard it is not possible to load your own format templates for the export of ASCII data In FlexOffice Advanced it is possible to load your own format templates for the export of ASCII data 3 11 FlexOffice How do get a ASCII coordinate file e g csv or txt file into FlexOffice and to the instrument In general the following st
7. Demo License 1 21 1 What is it for and how does it work The free of charge demo licence enables all software options and allows the update of instrument firmware during the validity of the demo licence which is 1 year The demo licence key includes a voucher for a 90 days SW maintenance key which you should order right before ending the demo license period means before you sell the instrument or before the 1 year validity has expired The licence key file will be provided by E Mail and includes the 90 days SW maintenance key as well as the licence keys for the standard applications such as Survey or Stake Out By deleting the demo licence key press EndDemo button in the Licence key dialog and uploading the 90 days SW maintenance key the instrument is in the same status as it was delivered from the factory 1 21 2 How do activate the demo licence key For instruments without a Communication Sidecover you can either enter the key manually in the licence key screen TOOLS gt LICENCE KEY or upload them through FlexOffice SW upload functionality For instruments with a Communication Sidecover you have the additional option to upload the key via a USB memory stick 1 21 3 How do deactivate the demo licence key The following workflow is recommended to bring the instrument back to a status as delivered from the factory 1 Order 90 days SW Maintenance Key free of charge Art No 769624 You will receive a license key file co
8. FlexOffice Why are there two different versions of FlexOffice One of the main features of FlexLine is the scalability of the products The same idea is applied to the FlexOffice with its two versions The choice is always yours 3 4 FlexOffice Standard Advanced What is the difference between them FlexOffice Standard delivers a high level of functionality whilst FlexOffice Advanced includes even more features Below is a list of components and features FlexOffice Standard Data Exchange Manager Format File Creation Instrument Configuration Manager Codelist Management Firmware Upload Project Management simple import of ASCII data Viewing and Editing of Points and Observations Recalculation of Setups FlexOffice Advanced In addition to the FlexOffice Standard functionality FlexOffice Advanced includes Image Referencing HTML reports TPS Processing Road Converters for Roadworks 3D COGO and advanced ASCII export 3 5 FlexOffice Upgradeability What upgrade options do have with FlexOffice FlexOffice Standard cannot be upgraded with options Flex Office Advanced can be upgraded by license key with the following modules Design amp Adjustment 3D Art No 778084 GIS CAD Export advanced dxf and dgm export Art No 778080 Surface and Volume Calculation Art No 778087 These protected options have the same Art No and functionality as the LGO options however just support FlexLine Instruments
9. Leica FlexLine amp FlexLine plus Frequently Asked Questions FAQ when it has to be r Table of Contents 1 0 FlexLine General ssiccasesssssecvdeesehigees capshcectes neea na aa vate a aa A A E T EAE ADEE Eea aaaea aaa Eaa 4 1 1 FlexLine What Product belong to the FlexLine family ccccceecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaaeeaeeeaecaaeseaeceeseeeeeeeeaeeeaeeneeseeaes 4 1 2 Online Commands Which online commands does FlexLine SUpport ccececeeeeeceseceeeceeeeceeeaeeeaeecaeeeaeseeeseeeseeeteneeaeeas 4 1 3 Export Formats What export format files are supported by FlexLine Total Stations ccecceesseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeeeaes 4 1 4 Import Formats What import format files are supported by FlexLine Total Stations cceceecceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeetaes 4 1 5 Codelists Can use Viva Codelists on FlexLine Total Stations ccccesceesescececeeeceeeeceaeeeaeecaeeeeeeeeeceeeseeeeeaeeaeeeaeeeaeees 4 1 6 File management How many jobs are supported ececceeceeeccesceeseceseceseeeaecaeeceeeseeesaeeaescaeseaesaaecaeecaesaeseeeseseeeeeeeeeeaeenaes 4 1 7 Languages How many languages Can upload eee eeececceeceeeceesceeseeeaeceaeeaaecaeecacesaeesaeeaeeeaeseaesaaecaeesaeseaeseeeeeeeseeeeeaeeaeeeaes 4 1 8 Road 2D Road 3D Do need the ROAD 2D application in order to run Roadworks 3D ROAd3D 1ceeeeeseeeeeeees 4 1 9 Mining application What is the Mining Software ceceeccesceeseceeeeeeeeeeec
10. WinCE 5 0 Core We recommend using an external WinCE Datalogger on which the application runs and to connect this via Bluetooth to the FlexLine instrument kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 4 16 1 12 Bluetooth Which Bluetooth Class you are using The inbuilt Bluetooth is a Class 2 Bluetooth with 2 5mW maximum permitted power It belongs to Radio class 1 Acc European directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE 1 13 Bluetooth What range can achieve when using Bluetooth The inbuilt Bluetooth is a Class 2 Bluetooth with 2 5mW maximum permitted power so the normal range is about 10m However the range depends very much from antenna position internal or external environmental conditions as well as from the receiver s Bluetooth class Tests showed that the FlexLine antenna can work even further as 150m depending from measurement conditions and antenna of receiver With the module TCPS29 you can achieve ranges of 1500m and more 1 14 Can FlexLine instruments be used in Explosive environments In general the Total Stations are not designed for use in explosive environments please see attached screenshot in the official user manual The risks of sparks generated at the sliprings as well as the electronics on the mainboard and the battery contacts does exist However from the past we know that every country handle such cases different and every country does have its own regulations and exceptions to
11. available for Demo Instruments with Demo License loaded 1 21 5 License Keys Suddenly need for all applications license keys why This happens if the Demo License Key has expired The Demo License is valid for one year in order to guarantee that you always use the latest equipment 1 21 6 What is the Software Loader Mode Suddenly the instrument shows Hardware Firmware mismatch and stops booting in the software Loader Mode This happens if the Demo License Key has expired and a newer Firmware as the loaded Maintenance key was loaded For Example SW Maintenance End 01 08 2009 Maintenance Date of Loaded FW 04 11 2009 Demo License Expiry Date 01 12 2009 When switching on the instrument on 02 12 2009 the TS detects that the loaded Firmware is newer as the SW Maintenance date stored on the instrument and deletes the firmware To recover the instrument you need to use the Recovery Tool see next topic 1 22 Reference Line Arc do not see Reference Arc application anymore on my TSO2 You used Reference Arc 15 times on the TSO2 After 15 times the trials are over As Reference Arc cannot be started anymore it makes no sense to show the icon thus you directly start the reference Line application Once you have entered the Reference Arc license key the option will be shown again 1 23 Active Sync What benefits do have with USB cable connection ActiveSync is mainly required to use the fast and reliable USB connectivity op
12. ck is not intended to use in field conditions and does not replace the industrial grade USB Stick MSO1 2 23 USB Stick On the stick there is only the user manual stored Where are all the tools located The tools have been moved from the media to the myWorld portal https myworld leica geosystems com 2 24 Exhibition Mode What is it and how does it work The exhibition mode enables to show a sequence of images text on the instrument similar to a PowerPoint slide show kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 12 16 Requirements a Firmware version must be 3 0 or higher a Instrument must be equipped with Communication Sidecover b A folder Demo must exist on the USB Stick s root folder or on Internal Memory accessable via Active Sync In this folder the files txt or bitmap to be displayed must be stored Bitmaps and Texts files can be mixed up in the folder Filetype Bitmap bmp Display Type Type Size Color Depth Width x Height Color Bitmap bmp 320x240 8bit Black amp White Bitmap bmp 288x160 1bit For colour 8bit bitmaps make sure that you use the correct colour palette The FlexLine supported colour palette can be requested when contacting Surveying Support leica geosystems com To apply the colour palette you need to open a image program Photoshop Irfan View open the image that should be converted and then load th
13. e colour palette Then save the image file by applying also the other requirements see above FileType Text Files txt Display Type max text lines max Line Length Color 12 32 Black amp White 10 32 Please note that the instrument does not support special characters as used in certain languages IN this case the text file must be converted into a bitmap file Displayed sequence In to define the display sequence the files must be named as following 01_xxx bmp 02_xxx bmp 03_xxx txt 04_xxx bmp 2 25 Screensaver Is it possible to change the screensaver contents No it is not possible to change modify localize the screensaver images o when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 13 16 3 0 FlexOffice 3 1 FlexOffice Does the old FlexOffice Version support the FlexLine plus instruments No FlexLine plus instruments do require the new FlexOffice Version 2 2 or higher or LGO Version 8 3 or higher to run properly Neither LGO Tools nor Construction Data Manager CDM do support FlexLine properly even if some functionality might work 3 2 FlexOffice Does FlexOffice support instruments other than the FlexLine Total Stations No FlexOffice only supports FlexLine Total Stations This step was required to make the operational concept of FlexOffice more intuitive If other instruments shall be supported as well LGO is the right choice 3 3
14. e uses another database system 1 6 File management How many jobs are supported The number of jobs is not limited You can create as many Jobs as you want The only limit is the memory size of the instrument 1 7 Languages How many languages can upload The number is not limited the only limit is the memory size of the instrument 1 8 Road 2D Road 3D Do need the ROAD 2D application in order to run Roadworks 3D Road3D No Road 2D and Roadworks 3D run independent from each other They are two separate applications differing in functionality ROAD 2D does not support vertical elements slopes and upload of alignment files whereas Roadworks 3D does 1 9 Mining application What is the Mining Software The Underground Mining software was developed specifically for the South African Underground Mining Market and their requirements So the workflow and data output is designed to suit their needs For more information about the FlexLine Mining offering please refer to the FlexLine Mining Manual as well as the Mining Flyer which can be found on the instruments CD 1 10 Operating System Which operating system is used for the instrument The base operating system is WinCE 5 0 Core but the User Interface is a Leica specific development 1 11 Operating System Is it possible to run my own WinCE application on the Total Station No this is not possible The User Interface is not based on WinCE it is only the operating system which runs
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17. efore both items have been removed 2 6 Firmware Can upload the new FlexField plus Firmware onto my existing FlexLine instrument Yes but keep in mind that you need a valid software maintenance contract with end date of May 1 2012 latest st 2 7 Firmware Is the TSO9plus firmware another one as the TSO2 firmware No it is the same firmware supporting black amp white and colour amp touch displays 2 8 Firmware Why is there no Construction application anymore in FlexField plus V3 x The main difference between the applications Construction and Reference Line was the embedded graphic in the Construction application As with V 3 0 also Reference Line has been improved by adding a graphic it makes no sense anymore to have both applications with very similar functionality in parallel on the instrument kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 10 16 2 9 Firmware Is it Viva light running on the TSO9plus No on all FlexLine plus total stations the FlexField plus firmware is installed Even though the design of the icons look very similar to the Viva icons the firmware is completely different 2 10 Firmware What is the difference between FlexField V2 35 and FlexField plus 3 0 There are a plenty of changes some of them are bugfixes but most of them are improvements The major ones are implementation of icons and stake out graphics reorganization of menu
18. entries but also additional functionality like the support of Helmert amp Local Resection Further details can be found in the official Release Notes 2 11 Firmware Can upload FW 2 35 to FlexLine plus total stations No this is not possible as this firmware does not support Colour amp Touch Screens FlexLine plus total station do only support FW Version 3 0 or higher 2 12 my Security How does it work The user can activate this feature within the Leica customer portal myWorld To activate the user must define a connection interval to myWorld e g every 3 months If the instrument is not connected on time or before the instrument gets blocked and cannot be used anymore unless it is connected to myWorld Within myWorld the owner of the instrument can flag the instrument as stolen Instruments flagged as stolen cannot be registered once this is tried the IP location is logged and stored in SAP 2 13 my Security Can protect my current FlexLine with this mechanism Yes this is possible by installing onboard firmware version 3 0 or higher However please note that the protection level is not as high as with FlexLine plus units as it is possible to load older firmware that this mechanism does not support On FlexLine plus total stations it is not possible to upload older firmware versions than 3 0 2 14 Firmware concept Is the new FlexField plus concept different to the current Basically no Changes have been made l
19. eps are required 1 Import the ASCII file into FlexOffice via ASCII Import wizard gt See step 1 1 to 1 8 2 Save the imported coordinates in Land XML format into a file gt See step 2 1 3 Upload the XML file via Data Exchange Manager to the instrument gt See step 2 1 Step 1 Import the txt file into FlexOffice 1 1 Start FlexOffice Standard Advanced 1 2 Select ASCII IMPORT to start the import wizard TOOLS gt ASCII Import 1 3 Select the ASCII txt csv file and press IMPORT 1 4 Select how your ASCII file is structured Free or Position and in which line the import should start e g your ASCII file has a header from line 1 to line 4 which needs to be ignored you need to enter line 5 as Start of import 1 5 Depending on selection Free or Position the dialog looks different 1 5 1 When selected Free in step 1 4 You have to select which character in the ASCII data separates each value e g Semicolon Comma Space 1 5 1 When selected Position in step 1 4 You have to define the column with of the values in the ASCII data 1 6 Here you have to define the linear units and assign a header to the imported data e g Pos 1 is PtID Pos 2 is East coordinate Pos 3 is North To do so make a right mouse click on each column and select the entry from the pop up list Proceed with NEXT gt 1 7 If you frequently import data exactly structured in the way as just done you can store the settings in a template T
20. eseeeeeeeseeeeeaeeaeeas 9 1 35 Motorization Full Windows CE Why did you not include them ceccecceceesceseeeeeceeeceaeeeeceecaeceeseaeeeeseeeeeteeeeaseneeaeeaeeas 9 1 36 Internal Backup battery How long does the internal battery storing measurement values lasts ceee 9 2 0 FleXLINEe PIS ecerecceteteecauts denn etna sdubsd ese Vel iden segesyedsduedeng tte dadeadacdedeudedevcdavshasulh devi sbnaa defer Penden dlerss dedia aeia iaa a aaaeaii daaa 10 2 1 FlexLine plus what is new on It oo eeeeccceseceeesceeseceaeceaeeeaecaeeceeesaeseaeeeaeseaessaecaaesaeecaessaeseaeesaeeceesaesaaesaeeeaeeeaeseeeseeeseeeeaeas 10 kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 2 16 2 2 TSO22 WHY IS there NO TSO2 PIUS visccstehs cnetectssctetawenvancdesdcsteeteduae tbs acuavabyyedinvasd Maavigantepadsshaseaveatibosatndtiaaedavecntbactuescadia ceatets 10 2 3 TSO2 Why are there less Options as before ou eeeccesccecececeesceeeeceseeeaecaeeeaeeceeeceeseaeeaeceaesaaeeaeecaeeeaeseeseeseeeeeeeeaaeeaeeeaeeaas 10 2 4 FlexPoint why Is it Not available anymore o eee ceeeececee cence ceceesceeaeceaeeeaeceaeceeeceeeeeeeaeeeaeecaeeaaesaeecaeeeeeseeeseaeseeeeeeeaeeatess 10 2 5 Communication Sidecover Why is no USB stick and cable included anymore esceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeaees 10 2 6 Firmware Can upload the new FlexField plus Firmware onto my existing FlexLine instrument
21. ike change of icons re organization of the main menu Inside the application the workflow has not been changed Some functionality has been added as part of the Software Maintenance 2 15 Onboard Data Structure Did the way data are stored change No the data are stored in the same way and formats as before It is possible to import and export data of previous firmware versions 2 16 Operating System does full Windows CE run on TSO9plus No FlexLine plus instruments are using WinCE 5 0 Core version as base operating system 2 17 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine instrument with a Colour amp Touchscreen No existing instruments cannot be upgraded To support Colour amp Touchscreen there are also changes on the mainboard required 2 18 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine EDM from R400 to a R500 No this is not possible kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 11 16 2 19 Upgrades Can upgrade my existing FlexLine to a FlexLine plus No this is not possible 2 20 EDM Why did you rename the EDM measurement modes The previously called fast mode was improved to achieve an accuracy of 2mm 2ppm which is at a level of competitors precise mode Leica s EDM IR measurement accuracy is superior 1 5mm 2ppm To create a higher awareness of this USP the measurement mode names changed Prism Mode Non Prism mode Old name New name O
22. ld name New name Standard Precise Standard Precise Fast Precise Fast Tracking Tracking Tracking Tracking 2 21 User Logo 2 21 1 How can create a user logo and upload it onto the instrument as a start screen In order to strengthen the relationship between yourself and the customer the upload of your company logo is supported Just send us the image file bitmap jpg of your logo to Surveying Support leica geosystems com You will receive an uploadable logo file in return Please note a The better the resolution of the image the better it looks on the display So high resolution images are preferred b The background of the logo should be clear and not overlapped with some other background images c for use on Colour screen The firmware support 256 colours Normal image files contain much more colours this means the colours will be reduced to 256 Therefore for logo files please don t provide too colourful images Think about Less is sometimes more 2 21 2 Is it possible to convert existing b amp w logos to Logos for the Colour amp Touchscreen No please provide me new logo files for the use on the colour screen 2 21 3 User Logo Can upload my existing b amp w logo to FlexLine plus instrument Yes 2 22 USB Stick The stick included to the delivery is it an industrial grade stick No The stick is a conventional USB stick replacing the previously included Instruments CD This sti
23. nne 7 1 24 Active Sync How do setup a connection between the PC and the Total Station with the USB Cable 8 1 25 Quadruple axis compensation What does it mean 20 cecccecceeceesceeeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeceeeseeeeaeceaeseaeseaesaeesacecaeseeeeeaeseaeeeeesateas 8 1 26 Pointmemory How many points can be stored on FlexLine instruments ccecceeseceseeeseeeeeeeeeeseesaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeaeeas 8 1 27 USB Stick Are USB memory sticks other than the original Leica USB Sticks supported eeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 1 28 USB Stick Why is the Leica USB Stick more expensive as standard USB StiCkS ce cecseeeceeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeteeeas 8 1 29 USB Stick What is the maximum supported USB memory Stick capacity ceeceeseceseeeseeeeceeeeeseeseeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeeeaneeaeeas 8 1 30 Data Storage When measuring where is the data stored in the internal memory or the USB memory stick 8 1 31 Datalogger Which Datalogger can connect to the FlexLine instrument cecceeseceseeeseeseeeeceeeeceeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeas 9 1 32 Datalogger How do setup a Bluetooth connection from Datalogger to the FlexLine instrument ceee 9 1 33 Leica Viva Does the Leica Viva Software supports FlexLine instruments cecceesececeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeceeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeanenaeeas 9 1 34 Backup Can use a generated BACKUP on different instruments cceceeeceeeeeceeeeceeeceeeeeaeeaeeeaeesaeea
24. nstrument by software is this true and how does it work 6 1 20 Downgrade Function How can access the Downgrade dialog eeeeceecececeeeceeseceeeceseeeaeeaeeeaeeseeeaeseeeseeeseeeeeaeeaeeeas 6 121 DEMO LICENSE irinik enia a iga daad ae aa aa aaa AE aa tena raa aiia 6 1 21 1 What is it for and how does it work oe eeeceeecceceeeceececeeeceeeeseeeeeceaeeeaesaeecaeecaeecaeesaeeseeseaeeaaeeaeseaeseaesaeseeseeseeeeeeeeasenaees 6 1 21 2 How do I activate the demo licence key eeseeecceccenecececeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeecaecaaecaeeceeecaessaeseaeseaeecaesaeesaeecaeeseeseneseaeeeaeeeaeeas 6 1 21 3 How do I deactivate the demo licence key ccsccescecececeseceeeeeeseeeaeecaeesaecaeeceeesaeesaeeeaeseaeseaesaeesaeecaeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeas 6 1 21 4 Can I order the free of charge 90 days SW Maintenance key for any instrument sssessseesesseeesrerresrerreereens 7 1 21 5 License Keys Suddenly need for all applications license keys WAY cc cceseeseeseceeeeceeeseeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeaeeeaeees 7 1 21 6 What is the Software Loader MOde 2 vuiscsccsieteteceneasuncesrnnstusen vernadibuacesdavekacsnensunvaccusscvsdasttinaddnasdeabactebactzeateatecdhbastabaceaa 7 1 22 Reference Line Arc do not see Reference Arc application anymore on my TSO2 ceseeceeeeeceeeceseceeeeeceeeeaeeeteneeaeens 7 1 23 Active Sync What benefits do I have with USB cable connection s essssesessssissisirsiestnstnststtuststnntuntnstnnturtnsnnnnnnnn n
25. ntaining the 90 days SW maintenance key as well as the license keys for all standard applications 2 Set End Demo at the instrument Tools_ License Keys _ F2 3 Upload the key file you received when ordering the 90 days SW maintenance key 4 Upload the latest firmware available from the Leica website ka when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 6 16 In order to avoid unauthorised extension of the SW maintenance on sold instruments a security check is built in which prevents uploading the latest firmware by uploading a demo licence key However there is a catch to this security check If you uploaded new firmware during the demo licence period and then selected End Demo and did not upload the 90 days SW maintenance key the firmware will delete itself after the next instrument restart as the firmware is newer than the initial maintenance date In order to bring the instrument back to life complete the following steps l Start the recovery tool provided on the CD TOOLS FOLDER and upload the first release version which is provided in the same folder After that the instrument starts up normally A detailed instruction PDF of the tool is provided in the recovery folder 2 Upload a 90 days SW maintenance key 3 Update the instrument with the latest firmware 1 21 4 Can order the free of charge 90 days SW Maintenance key for any instrument No the 90 days SW Maintenance is only
26. o do so enter a name in the offered field template name Press FINISH 1 8 Select a Project into which the data should be imported or create a new Project right mouse click gt NEW Press ASSIGN The data are now imported into FlexOffice and you can see them listed in the Point list or you can even view them by pressing on the VIEW EDIT tab In case you saved the import settings in a template the next time when importing a ASCII file you just need to select the file and your saved template in step 1 3 then the data are imported directly and you reach directly step 1 8 so no need to go through the steps 1 4 gt 1 5 gt 1 6 gt 1 7 Step 2 Save the imported coordinates in Land XML format 2 1 Select EXPORT LandXML file and define the file name of the export file kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 15 16 Step 3 Upload the XML file to the instrument 3 12 Select Data Exchange Manager and upload the LandXML file by selecting the xml file on the left side of the window PC section and moving it to the right side of the window TS section 3 13 FlexOffice Is it possible to upgrade my FlexOffice Standard licence to FlexOffice Advanced This is not possible You need to purchase FlexOffice Advanced separately e when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 16 16
27. plus TSO9 plus will be available as 1 2 3 5 variants both as power R500 models and ultra R1000 models Again there will be no non reflectorless models available anymore and 5 models have been added All TSO9 plus will be equipped with one colour touch display full numeric keyboard communication sidecover and EGL as standard A second colour touch keyboard will be available as instrument option 2 2 TSO2 Why is there no TSO2plus The TSO2 is the entry model for manual midrange TPS It offers similar sensor performance as TSO6plus and runs the same FlexField plus software but less features As there are o additional features implemented the TSO2 remains in naming 2 3 TSO2 Why are there less options as before The following options are not offered anymore Full numeric keyboard Communication Sidecover R1000 Electronic Guide Light The competitive landscape shows a certain product classification each with common features None of the competitors do offer in their lowest class the above mentioned features 2 4 FlexPoint why is it not available anymore TSO6plus and TSO9plus are by default equipped with the R500 EDM incorporating the Laserpointer and reflectorless measurement capability On TSO2 the R30 option was so rarely used that this option has been phased out 2 5 Communication Sidecover Why is no USB stick and cable included anymore We received a lot of feedback that the stick and Cable are not required Ther
28. rd not free of charge like Leica Geo Office Tools ececeesceeeeeeteetteeeeeeteeeeees 15 3 10 FlexOffice Is it possible to load my own format templates for the export import of ASCII data ccceeeee 15 3 11 FlexOffice How do get a ASCII coordinate file e g csv or txt file into FlexOffice and to the instrument 15 3 13 FlexOffice Is it possible to upgrade my FlexOffice Standard licence to FlexOffice Advanced ceceeceeseeseesteeteees 16 kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 3 16 1 0 FlexLine General 1 1 FlexLine What Product belong to the FlexLine family FlexLine products are Total Stations of the TSO2 TSO6 and TSO9 and newly TSO6plus and TSO9plus family 1 2 Online Commands Which online commands does FlexLine support FlexLine supports GSI as well as GeoCom commands Documentation can be found on the instrument CD in the TOOLS folder 1 3 Export Formats What export format files are supported by FlexLine Total Stations FlexLine supports GSI IDEX LandXML and dxf as well as user defined formats created in the Format Manager of FlexOffice 1 4 Import Formats What import format files are supported by FlexLine Total Stations FlexLine supports GSI LandXML and dxf point data as import file formats 1 5 Codelists Can use Viva Codelists on FlexLine Total Stations No the codelist structure of System1200 is based on the dbx database FlexLin
29. stick and fulfils the high Leica quality standards in order to guarantee maximum data safety The stick is designed to be operated in tough conditions which is reflected for example in the operating temperature range from 40 C up to 85 C 40 F 185 F 1 29 USB Stick What is the maximum supported USB memory Stick capacity At the moment all available memory sizes are supported even gt 100GB 1 30 Data Storage When measuring where is the data stored in the internal memory or the USB memory stick The data is always stored in the internal memory The transfer to the USB memory stick must be done afterwards 1 31 Datalogger Which Datalogger can connect to the FlexLine instrument Theoretically all Datalogger can be used Of course the new Leica dataloggers CS10 and CS15 has been tested in depth However it also has been tested with various other models like Leica Rx1250 and DX10 and some others and all of them worked well 1 32 Datalogger How do setup a Bluetooth connection from Datalogger to the FlexLine instrument 1 First you need to switch on the Bluetooth on the instrument MAIN MENU SETTINGS gt COMMUNICATIONS gt Select Bluetooth or Automatically 2 Then start on the Datalogger a BLUETOOTH SEARCH The instrument in the example a TSO2 7 with S No 1234567 will be found with it s type and serial number TSO2 7_1234567 2 On the Datalogger you can then select to PAIR the devices and then
30. ther the database structure has changed 1 35 Motorization Full Windows CE Why did you not include them Both features would add significant costs to all instruments even just to foresee them as an option These costs mainly refer to hardware such as a different processor with a higher performance as well as more and faster internal memory For WinCE higher licence fees would have to be applied as well Both features are available in the High end Total Stations and there are currently no plans to introduce them into FlexLine 1 36 Internal Backup battery How long does the internal battery storing measurement values lasts The backup battery lasts for about 1 year however depending from the storage temperature The battery is recharged automatically when the instrument is switched on kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 9 16 2 0 FlexLine plus 2 1 FlexLine plus what is new on it The TSO6 plus will be available as 1 2 3 5 7 variants both as power R500 models and ultra R1000 models Note that we have added 1 and 7 variants and that there will be no non reflectorless TC models available anymore All TSO6 plus will be equipped with one B W display full numeric keyboard and communication sidecover as standard A second keyboard as well as the EGL will be available as instrument options There will be no upgrade possibility to a colour touch display for the TSO6
31. tion in FlexOffice Data Exchange Manager Software Upload and for Service and Production processes To use ActiveSync program to directly explore data stored on the instrument is not beneficial as those data are in a different format and cannot be used directly kag when it has to be right Leica Geosystems FAQ FlexLine plus V 4 3 doc Page 7 16 1 24 Active Sync How do setup a connection between the PC and the Total Station with the USB Cable In order to get the USB Mini Cable running you need to do the following steps 1 Install Microsoft Active Sync if you using Windows XP or in case you are using Windows Vista the install Microsoft Mobile Device Center Both programs are available at the Microsoft webpage or on the Leica download Area or on the TPS instruments CD coming along with each FlexLine Total Station Folder Tools Microsoft 2 Then connect the cable with the PC and the Total Station and switch on the Total Station 2 The Windows Wizard will inform you that a new device has been found and asks you to provide the driver for the device The required driver is available on the Leica Download area or on the TPS Instruments CD Folder Tools Driver FlexLine USB Follow the wizard and finish driver installation In case a message appears that the driver is not certified by Microsoft please continue by clicking OK After installation you should be able to browse via Active Sync through the instrument memory but
32. you will be asked to enter a Bluetooth PIN The Bluetooth PIN of the FlexLine is configurable but by default set to 0000 Enter the PIN and proceed 2 The instrument will show a message that an external device is trying to connect to the instrument and you need to press YES to allow the connection 4 The Datalogger will assign a virtual COM port and informs you about the port number e g COM6 5 Open the Datalogger software that allows to steer the Total Station landscaping SW Architect SW and select in this software in the SETTINGS the assigned virtual COM port e g COM6 6 Start working 1 33 Leica Viva Does the Leica Viva Software supports FlexLine instruments Yes you can use the Leica Viva software running on CS10 15 to control the FlexLine Total Station All Viva applications can be used to communicate with the sensor 1 34 Backup Can I use a generated BACKUP on different instruments Yes you can backup the data of a TSO9 on the USB stick and then import the backup on a TSO2 If the backup is imported to the same instrument as exported then also the settings are applied If transferred to another unit differing in S No or type then only Fixpoints and measurements are imported as some of the settings might not be applied due to different hardware But please be aware when making a backup of the data on an instrument with a different firmware version as the one you want to upload this might not work dependent whe
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