LEICA SR520 GPS Geodetic Receiver

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SR520

SR520 Dual-Frequency Geodetic Receiver

SKI-Pro Professional Office Software
GPS Surveying – System 500
SR520... Your Peerless Companion!

Introducing the GPS System 500 from Leica Geosystems. It’s the new
standard in GPS surveying, and it’s going to make your job a lot
easier. From its smaller size and lighter weight to its new modular
design and outstanding performance, System 500 has been
engineered to deliver the data you need, faster than ever, at a price
you can afford. Dependability, quick response and low maintenance.
All your companions should be so good!
LEICA SR520 Geodetic Receiver
12 L1 + 12 L2, C/A Code, P Code
Faster, more power…
The best of GPS surveying
The SR520 is a 24-channel,
dual-frequency receiver for
high-accuracy applications:
geodetic control with static
measurements; reference
stations with continuous
tracking; local control with
rapid static; topographic,
detail and engineering
surveys with stop & go and
kinematic.
The SR520 is rugged, light-
weight, easy to use, and
combines perfectly with
SKI-Pro, Leica Geosystems’
new post-processing and
office-support software.
Together they give you the
best of GPS surveying.
O N B O A R D
ClearTrak ™
Innovative technology
The SR520 is based on
Leica’s new, ClearTrak tech-
nology for the best possible
signal-to-noise ratios,
resistance to jamming, and
multipath mitigation.
With ClearTrak, you can be
sure of rapid satellite acqui-
sition and reliable L1 and L2
tracking down to low eleva-
tion angles even under
adverse conditions and Anti
Spoofing.
Multipath mitigation
As a result of a new
mitigation technology that
reduces the influence of
multipath to negligible
levels, the accuracy of C/A
code pseudoranges is far
higher than with other
receivers.
Fully independent
measurements
Fully independent L1 and L2
tracking loops ensure pre-
cise data with high accuracy
code measurements and
full-wave carrier phase.
If the P-code is available,
the SR520 tracks in the con-
ventional way. If the P-code
is encrypted, the receiver
switches automatically to a
patented “P-code aided
tracking” that provides a
decisive 13db advantage
over conventional cross-
correlation receivers.
Code (pseudorange) and
full-wave carrier-phase
measurements of the
highest accuracy are always
obtained whether AS is on
or off.
• L1: Full-wave carrier
phase. C/A narrow
code and precision code.
• L2: Full-wave carrier
phase. P-code or P-code
aided under AS.
TR500 terminal
For field-data acquisition
The TR500 lightweight
terminal, the best in the
industry, features a large,
quick-response display and
a full alphanumeric
keyboard. It is ideal for
field-data acquisition with
the input of point numbers,
antenna heights, codes and
attributes.
We suggest at least one
TR500 terminal with each
set of SR520 receivers.
Two-level operating system Easily upgradeable
Investment guaranteed
The two-level, menu-driven
operating system gives you The System 500 series,
the choice of Standard receivers and software, can
Mode for first time users be upgraded easily at any
and normal work or time. Invest in the SR520
Advanced Mode for experi- today for all dual-frequency
enced users and demanding post-processing work with
applications. Standard full confidence that you can
Mode is so easy you will be upgrade to the SR530 dual-
up and running frequency, geodetic, RTK
immediately. receiver for real-time
centimeter accuracy, as well
Function keys and user as high accuracy geodetic
definable keys facilitate survey applications.
multi-tasking with fast panel
changes and instant selec- With Leica Geosystems’
tion of functions. The clearly defined upgrade
on-board HELP provides path, your investment is
information and guidance at ‘future’ guaranteed.
the touch of a key.
Set up any way you want SR530
Dual-frequency geodetic RTK
The TR500 terminal can be receiver
plugged directly into the
receiver, or connected by a
cable; it can be held in the
hand or attached to a pole.
Configure the receiver and
define measuring and
recording sequences
according to the way you
prefer to work depending
on the application or
demands of the job. UPGRADE
Terminal-free operation
SR520
The SR520 can also be used Dual-frequency geodetic
without a terminal for static receiver
and rapid static. Once
configured, it will track
satellites and record data
immediately after power up.
Three LED’s indicate
satellite tracking, recording
and battery status.
For remote sites, the recei-
ver can be programmed to
power up, track and record, UPGRADE
and power down automati-
cally at preset times. SR510
Measuring sequences can Single-frequency survey
be repeated automatically receiver
as many times as required.
…It just keeps getting better!
Modular hardware, the ultimate freedom!
Total flexibility
Use the SR520 however,
wherever and whenever
you want. You choose.
• On a tripod for static and
rapid static.
• On a pole for stop & go
and kinematic.
• On a pillar for monitoring.
• With a mini-pack for GIS.
• On a vehicle for
kinematic.
• On a boat for
hydrographic.
• At a reference station.
What do you want?
We asked our customers
“how accurate do you
want?” and they told us...
This accurate...
With the SR520, you have
the highest possible
measuring accuracy.
For static and rapid-static
Either hook the receiver on
the tripod leg, or leave it
operating in the case.
For stop & go and kinematic
Either use the minipack, or
have everything on the
pole.
If you prefer minimum
weight in your hand, put
the antenna and terminal on
the pole and the SR520 in
the minipack.
If you prefer reduced cable
connections, you can have
everything on the pole: the
antenna, the SR520 and the
plugged-in terminal.
For GIS mapping
Put the receiver in the mini-
pack, the antenna on the
telescopic rod, and hold the
TR500 terminal in your
hand.
With 30cm DGPS accuracy
and advanced data-acquisi-
tion capabilities, the SR520
can also be used very effec-
tively for professional GIS
applications.
Always get the accuracy you want!
Need results?
Get dual frequency
Dual-frequency reduces
ionospheric influences and
increases the accuracy of
the results. Ambiguity
resolution with observation
times of only a few
minutes, and on-the-fly
kinematic initializations are
similarly only possible with
dual frequency.
Static
With long observations
3mm + 0.5ppm baseline rms
For geodetic networks and
monitoring
For major control networks,
for which the highest accu-
racy is needed, results in
the order of 0.5ppm are
easily achieved on long
lines with long observation
times. Millimeter-level
accuracies are possible on
short lines for monitoring
and deformation measure-
ments particularly if a
choke-ring antenna is used.
Rapid Static
With short observations
5mm + 1ppm baseline rms
For local control
Short observations of just a
few minutes provide accu-
racies at about the centi-
meter level on lines up to
about 15 to 20km. Rapid-
static surveys are easy,
quick and efficient. Rapid
static is by far the best
method for control surveys,
densification, traverse,
photo control, boundary
surveys, and much more.
Stop & go, kinematic,
On the Fly
10-20mm + 1ppm rms
For detail and topographic
surveys
With the SR520, kinematic
chains can be initialized on
the fly as well as with rapid
static and known-point occu-
pations. Data is recorded at
selected time intervals as the
receiver moves. Processing
is with SKI-Pro software.
Kinematic methods are used
for measuring profiles, cross
sections, road centre lines
etc. and are particularly
effective in open areas
where it is easy to maintain
lock on the satellites. The
receiver can be on a pole, a
vehicle or a boat.
Applications include detail,
topographic, DTM, boundary
and engineering surveys.
Differential code
Typically 30cm baseline rms
For GIS mapping
Although the SR520 is often
used for precise surveys, it
can also be effectively
employed for applications
where an accuracy of half a
meter or better is needed.
With high accuracy pseudo-
range measurements, the
SR520 carries out differential
code surveys to accuracies
up to 30cm. The flexible
point numbering and advan-
ced code and attribute facili-
ties are perfect for GIS data
capture.
Compact construction, feature-rich design
Built tough for field use
PCMCIA flash cards
Unlimited data storage
The SR520 uses PCMCIA
cards the most versatile data
storage medium. Cards can
be changed when full and
sent back to the office while
the receiver still operates in
the field. Data transfer to the
PC is fast and efficient.
Cards of 8MB, 16MB and
85MB are available. A 8MB
card holds 310 hours of
15-second, 5-satellite, dual-
frequency data, while an
85MB card can store weeks
of static-survey data and
days of kinematic work.
Recording rates are select-
able from 0.1 to 60 seconds.
Shipping container doubles
as field protection case
The entire equipment –
receiver, antenna, power
supply, terminal and acces-
sories – packs into one
small, easy-to-carry case.
This foam-padded case can
be used both as a shipping
container and as a protec-
tion box during field work.
For static measurements,
put the antenna on the
tripod and either hook the
receiver on the tripod leg
or leave it operating in the
case.
Small, lightweight
Rugged and reliable
The SR520 geodetic recei-
ver is small, compact and
weighs only 1.15kg. Two
plug-in Camcorder batteries
weigh 0.7kg, the antenna
just 0.4kg, and the terminal
0.4kg. The entire equipment
is light, easy to carry and
ideal for use in the field.
As with all Leica surveying
products, the SR520 recei-
ver, antenna and all acces-
sories are designed to with-
stand continuous use in the
toughest environments with
extremes of temperature
and weather. Whether you
work in heat, cold, rain,
dust or snow, you can rely
on the SR520 to work as
hard as you do.
Choke-ring antennas
Choice of two
The AT503 is the standard
choke-ring antenna for geo-
detic networks and referen-
ce stations. Depending on
the length of the line, base-
line accuracies of 3mm+
0.5ppm (rms) or better are
attainable. The AT504 is a
special Dorne & Margolin
choke-ring antenna. This
provides precision GPS
data for monitoring and
scientific studies.
Achievable accuracies are
in the millimeter range.
Precision-centered
survey antenna
The AT502 is our standard
antenna for the SR520
receiver. This high-accuracy,
L1/L2 antenna with built-in
groundplane is small, light,
precision-centered and ideal
for all routine GPS survey-
ing applications from static
to kinematic. Orientation is
not required for normal
work. Baseline accuracies of
5mm + 1ppm (rms) are
easily achieved.
Optional internal memory
Although most users prefer
PCMCIA cards for recording
data, the SR520 can also be
fitted with 8MB or 16MB
internal memory.
Plug-in batteries
The power supply has been
designed with the field
surveyor in mind. Two
Camcorder batteries plug
directly into the receiver.
Batteries can be changed
during operation, and as the
power consumption is only
5.5W, two plug-in
batteries will power the
SR520 continuously for
about 7.5 hours. For long
duration static measure-
ments, or when used as a
reference station, the SR520
can be powered from an
external 12V power source.
SKI-Pro Software
Everything you dreamed of
Fast data processing Office support and Components Baseline accuracies
project management
Your choice of GPS soft- • Configuration Nominal baseline rms for
ware is as important as Although SKI-Pro is desi- • Planning SR520 with SKI-Pro.
your receiver hardware. gned for accurate, fast pro- • Project management • Static, long lines, long
SKI-Pro is a highly auto- cessing with a minimum of • Import / export observations:
mated suite of programs operator intervention, it still • Data processing 3mm + 0.5ppm
that runs on all 32-bit provides the advanced user • Viewing and editing • Static and rapid static:
WindowsTM 95, 98, 2000 and with ample scope for • Least-squares adjustment 5mm + 1ppm
NT platforms and is the per- individual control and • Datums, map projections, • Kinematic:
fect complement to SR520 analysis. • Access geoidal models 10 to 20mm + 1ppm
receivers. SKI-Pro handles • Transformation • Differential code:
all types of GPS data taken Code and attribute lists can • Report writing Typically 30cm
in all measuring modes: be generated, stored and • Code and attribute lists
single and dual-frequency, transferred to the receiver. • Utility tools
code, phase, static, rapid Full reporting and quality • Export to ASCII,
static, stop & go, kinematic, control are available. • Export to GIS, CAD
on the fly.
In fact, SKI-Pro is everything
Complete suite of programs you dreamed of, and more.
It’s like having a full office
As well as data processing, support and project man-
SKI-Pro contains the full agement team in a software
range of supporting pro- program.
grams, functions and libra-
ries needed for high pro-
ductivity GPS surveying.
With an intuitive graphical
interface and standard
WindowsTM operating proce-
dures, SKI-Pro is easy to
learn and use. All compo-
nents have a uniform
appearance and interact
seamlessly in a multi-
tasking environment.
A powerful data base ensu-
res effortless data handling
and swift project
management. Results are
available in WGS84 and/or
local coordinates and can
be exported to a variety of
GIS and CAD systems.
Users can even define their
own input and output
formats.
DGPS, Navigation, ControlStation Software
DGPS to 0.3m
RTCM input/output
With the RTCM input/output
option and a radio modem,
the SR520 can be used as a
DGPS reference station for
the transmission of RTCM
corrections and as a DGPS
rover. Accuracies as high as
0.3m rms are attainable.
The SR520 also outputs
NMEA sentences for input
into navigation and hydro-
graphic software.
Navigation
The SR520 with the TR500
terminal displays full
navigation information:
position, course, speed,
bearing and distance to
waypoints. If you need
more, we have the revolu-
tionary MX480 the world´s
most accurate professional
chart navigation system.
ControlStation
Reference-station software
The SR520 with a PC and
ControlStation software
form a highly efficient
reference station for single
and dual-frequency recei-
vers operating in the area.
RTCM corrections can be
transmitted. Features
include receiver control,
continuous or selected data
logging and more.
O N B O A R D
Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not binding and
may be changed. Printed in Switzerland.
Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 1999
711633en – X.00 – RDV
Technical specifications
LEICA SR520 Dual-frequency geodetic receiver
Modes and
applications
12 L1 channels
12 L2 channels
Power and weight
AT502 antenna
Baseline rms with post
processing with SKI-Pro
software
DGPS/RTCM - optional
Note on baseline rms
Figures are for normal to
favorable conditions
TR500 terminal
Data recording, selectable
0.1 to 60 secs. rec. rate
Hours of recording with
16MB capacity
GEB121 battery, 2 batteries
plug into SR520
External power supply
Operation without terminal
Operation with terminal
Operating modes
Coordinate displays
Positioning with navigation
or optional DGPS/RTCM
Position update rate
On board programs for use
with optional DGPS/RTCM
Coordinate systems
Environmental:
Receiver, terminal etc
Antenna
SKI-Pro software
Not protected, run without
software-protection key
Protected options, need
software-protection key
Static, rapid static, kinematic, On The Fly. With post
processing with SKI-Pro Software. DGPS/RTCM optional
Full phase, C/A narrow code, precision code
Full phase, P code, P-code-aided under AS
12 VDC nominal. 5.5W SR520+terminal. Wt. 1.15kg
L1/L2 microstrip, built-in groundplane, 0.4kg
Static, long lines, long observations: 3mm + 0.5ppm (rms)
Rapid static: 5mm + 1ppm (rms)
Kinematic/moving after initialization: 10mm + 1ppm (rms)
Code only: typically 30cm (rms)
DGPS/RTCM optional, accuracy typically 30cm (rms)
Baseline rms = accuracy in position
Accuracy in height = 2 x accuracy in position
Figures also depend on number of satellites, geometry,
observation time, ephemeris, ionosphere, multipath etc.
Display: 12 lines of 32 characters. Weight 0.4kg
PCMCIA ATA flash cards: 8MB, 16MB, 85MB
Optional internal memory: 8MB, 16MB
About 625 hours at 15 sec rate, 2500 hours at 60 sec
(Divide by 2 for 8MB. Multiply by 5 for 85MB)
3.6Ah/6V. 2 GEB121 power SR520 + terminal for about 7.5 hours.
GEB121: weight, 0.35kg
GEB71 7Ah/12V external battery or any 12V source
Automatic on switching ON, 3 LED status displays
Menu driven, two-level operating system
Data recording, survey, timer, positioning/navigation
DGPS/RTCM is optional
Geographical: Lat, Long, Ht Cartesian:X, Y, Z
Grid: E, N, Ht with transformation parameters
Graphical with zoom. Digital. Polar and orthometric.
DGPS/RTCM optional, accuracy typically 30cm (rms)
10Hz (0.1 sec).
Coordinate geometry. Areas. Lines/grids. Hidden point.
DGPS/RTCM optional, accuracy typically 30cm (rms)
Ellipsoids, projections, transformation, geoidal models
Operation Storage
- 20 deg. C to +55 deg. C -40 deg. C to +70 deg. C
- 40 deg. C to +75 deg. C -40 deg. C to +75 deg. C
Professional Office Support Software
Planning, management, transfer, ASCII import/export, view/edit,
coding, reporting, help
Data processing, datum/map/transformation,
design/adjustment, GIS/CAD export, RINEX import
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