Leica DS2000: User Manual

Leica DS2000
User Manual
Version 1.0
English
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica DS2000.
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 Identifica- The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
tion Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica
Geosystems authorised service centre.
Validity of this This manual applies to both versions of the DS2000 (two-wheeled or four-wheeled).
manual Differences between the versions are marked and described.
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General 6
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 7
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 10
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 11
1.8 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada 12
2 Description of the System 14
2.1 General 14
2.2 System Components 14
2.3 Delivery Contents 14
2.4 DS2000 Components 15
2.5 Accessories 16
2.6 General Battery Handling 17
2.7 Requirements for Using a GPS antenna with the DS2000 17
3 Setup 18
3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle 18
3.2 Preparing the Antenna 19
3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Laptop or Tablet 19
3.4 Inserting the Battery 20
3.5 Mounting the Spray Support 20
3.6 Mounting the GPS Support 21
3.7 Calibrating the Encoders 22
4 Software 23
4.1 Software Installation 23
4.2 Main Menu 23
4.3 Acquisition of Scan Data 24
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen 24
4.3.2 The Assisted Project Setup Screen 28
4.3.3 Data Acquisition with the New Project Function 28
4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Func-
tion 29
4.3.5 Placing a Target 31
4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report 32
4.4 Review of Scan Data 33
4.4.1 The Review Acquisition Screen 33
4.4.2 Review of Scan Data with the Open Project Function 34
4.5 Export of Scan Data 34
4.6 Settings 35
4.6.1 Survey Settings 35
4.6.2 Hardware Settings 37
4.6.3 Graphics Settings 38
4.6.4 International Settings 39
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5 Planning a Survey 40
6 Procedures for Working with the DS2000 41
6.1 Preparing an Acquisition 41
6.2 Marking Out Targets on Site 41
6.3 Mapping Utilities without Using GPS 42
6.4 Mapping Utilities Using GPS 43
7 Care and Transport 44
7.1 Transport 44
7.2 Storage 44
7.3 Cleaning and Drying 44
8 Technical Data 45
8.1 General 45
8.2 Conformity to National Regulations 46
9 Software Licence Agreement 47
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1 Safety Directions
1.1 General
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 here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised 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 following table 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 • Detecting and localising underground utilities, such as cables or pipes.
• Measuring the depth of underground utilities.
• Mapping underground utilities.
• Surveying (underground utilities).
• Recording raw data and computing coordinates using code signal from GNSS satel-
lites (GNSS Systems).
• Data communication with external appliances.
Reasonably fore- • Use of the product without instruction.

seeable 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.
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
Exposure to Radio The product is normally operated at least 1 m away from the user. At a distance of at
Frequency (RF) least 1 m or greater, the typical power density level is below 1 W/cm2 (0.01 W/m2).
Signals This value is far below the level specified by the current regulations.
 When operated in the normal manner of intended use, this product does not
pose health or safety risks regarding radio frequency signals.
 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
as well as before and after important measurements.
 DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs 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.
 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.
 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 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, accident prevention and road traffic.
 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 If you open the product, either of the following actions may cause you to receive an
electric shock.
• Touching live components
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are enti-
tled to repair these products.
 CAUTION 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,
metallised 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 distributor.
 WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.

1.6 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.
1.7 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 DS2000
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.
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1.8 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada
 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
 WARNING This Class (A) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (A) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Exposure to Radio The wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
Frequency (RF) not to exceed the emission limit for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by
Signals the OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C / Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and established permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. These guidelines are based on the safety standards
previously set by international standard bodies. These standards include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorp-
tion rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment / general public exposure limits specific
in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
procedures specified in IEEE Std. 1528-2003.
IC Canadian Compli- This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
ance antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.This device
complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec
les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et
l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans
cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement
interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.Conformément à la réglementation d'Indus-
trie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type
et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'étab-
lissement d'une communication satisfaisante.Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.L'exploita-

tion est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) Ll'appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage.
(2) L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

2 Description of the System
2.1 General
Area of application The DS2000 system is intended for localising and mapping underground utilities and
can therefore be used for civil engineering applications.
2.2 System Components
DS2000 System The DS2000 system consist of the following components:
a) GPS antenna on a pole

c b) Laptop or Tablet with Ouverture
software
c) DS2000 (two-wheeled or four-
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2.3 Delivery Contents
 The delivered components depend on the package ordered.
Stand-alone The stand-alone package of the DS2000 includes the following components:
package • DS2000 (two-wheeled or four-wheeled)
• Leica USB stick with Ouverture software and User Manuals
• Battery (rechargeable SLAB)
• Battery Charger
• Covers for antenna and wheels
• Spare Velcro strips (for the laptop/tablet support)
 Other components of the DS2000 system need to be purchased separately.
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2.4 DS2000 Components
DS2000 (two- a) Support for laptop or tablet

wheeled) a b) Plug for Ethernet cable
c) Adjustable handle
b d) Holes for GPS support
c e) Battery compartment
f) Indentations for mounting a
d spray support
g) Antenna box, containing dual-
e frequency antenna and control
f h unit
h) Encoders (placed inside the rear
g i wheels)
f i) Plug for spray support cable
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DS2000 (four-
wheeled) a a) Support for laptop or tablet
b b) Plug for Ethernet cable
c) Adjustable handle
c d) Battery compartment
e) Indentations for mounting a
d g spray support
f) Antenna box, containing dual-
frequency antenna and control
e h unit
i g) Holes for GPS support
f j h) Encoders (placed inside the rear
wheels)
e i) Plug for spray support cable
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Description of the
Component Description
main components
Dual-frequency The 700 MHz antenna detects small targets located close beneath
antenna the surface up to a depth of 2 m to 3 m, depending on the soil
conditions.
The 250 MHz antenna detects bigger, deeper located targets up to
a depth of 4 m to 5 m.
Control unit The control unit communicates with the antenna, the laptop/tablet
and the encoders and ensures that they are working together
correctly.
Encoders The encoders are used for measuring the distance travelled from
the starting point of a scan. The measured distance is constantly
transferred to the control unit.
The encoders are positioned inside the rear wheels of the DS2000
to ensure correct measurements even in rough terrain, when
sometimes only one wheel is touching the ground.
Handle The handle of the DS2000 can be adjusted both in height and incli-
nation. For easy transport of the DS2000, the handle can be folded
up.
At the side of the handle bar is an Ethernet plug for connecting the
laptop/tablet to the cable of the control unit.

Component Description
Wheels Both DS2000 versions: The rear wheels are tubeless tyres; the
tyre pressure should be 2 bar.
Four-wheeled version: The front wheels are solid rubber tyres.
Support for The support is designed to hold a Panasonic FZ G1 tablet. The incli-
laptop or tablet nation of the support can be adjusted to the optimal viewing angle.
Spray support The spray support provides a holder for a vertical spray marker and
(optional) can be attached to both sides of the antenna box. When the spray
support is connected to the control unit, the valve of the spray can
be controlled by the software to mark a target on the ground.
GPS support The GPS support can be attached to the DS2000 to provide a
(optional) holder for a GPS pole.
2.5 Accessories
Components of the
spray support a
a) Holder for vertical spray

b) Cable for connecting the spray
support to the control unit
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c c) Locking lever (on each side)
The spray support is delivered with a storage bag that provides space for an extra
spray can.
Components of the
GPS support
a
c
a) Upper part with pole clamp
b) Lower part with tightening screws
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2.6 General Battery Handling
 Charging
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.
Operation/Discharging
• The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +50 °C/−4 °F to +122 °F.
• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating
temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.
Storage
• 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.
• The batteries can be stored from −20 °C to +50 °C/−4 °F to +122 °F.

Charging the
You can charge the battery while it is inserted in the battery compartment.
battery
Alternatively, remove the battery from the battery compartment before
charging it.

1.
You cannot turn on the DS2000 while the battery is charging.
Connect the battery charger to the battery and to a mains socket.
100-240 V
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2. While charging, the LED of the battery charger lights up orange.

When the battery is nearly charged, the LED turns yellow.
When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green.
2.7 Requirements for Using a GPS Antenna with the DS2000
Requirements The DS2000 can be used with a GPS antenna to position the scan data in real-time
without the need to set up a measurement grid.
For using the DS2000 with a GPS antenna, the GPS antenna has to meet the following
requirements:
• Dual frequency (L1+L2).
• Positioning update greater than 5 Hz.
• RTK (Real-Time Kinematic): connection to a base station using radio link (UHF or
GSM) or connection to a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) using
internet.
• NMEA output.
 To connect the GPS antenna to the laptop/tablet, a serial cable (RS232) is

necessary. Alternatively, the GPS antenna can be connected using Bluetooth.

3 Setup
Procedure for The setup procedure of the DS2000 consists of the following steps:
setting up the • Unfolding and adjusting the handle (refer to "3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the
DS2000 Handle")
• Preparing the antenna (refer to "3.2 Preparing the Antenna")
• Attaching and connecting the laptop or tablet (refer to "3.3 Attaching and
Connecting the Laptop or Tablet")
• Inserting the battery (refer to "3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Laptop or Tablet")
• Mounting the spray support (optional; refer to "3.4 Inserting the Battery")
• Mounting the GPS support (optional; refer to "3.6 Mounting the GPS Support")
• Calibrating the encoders (refer to "3.7 Calibrating the Encoders")
3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle
Unfold and adjust

1 2 3
the handle
click!
click!
4 5 6
click! click!
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1. Press and hold the central button on the handle and raise the handle.
2. When the handle is at the desired angle, release the central button.
The handle clicks into place.
3. To adjust the height of the handle, press and hold the vertical buttons at the
top of the handle.
Pull up the upper part of the handle.
4. When the handle is at the desired height, release the two vertical buttons.
Slightly shift the handle until it clicks into place.
5. At both sides of the laptop/tablet support, pull out the two horizontal locks and
turn them slightly to keep them open.
6. Incline the support to the desired angle and hold it in place.
To fix the support and to close the horizontal locks, turn and release the locks
until they click back into place.
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3.2 Preparing the Antenna
Regulate the move- a b

ment and height of
the antenna
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a) Two-wheeled version
• For transportation, push the lever to the left position.
• When using the DS2000 in rough terrain, push the lever to the middle position. The
antenna has limited mobility.
• When using the DS2000 in smooth terrain, push the lever to the right position. The
movement of the antenna is blocked.
b) Four-wheeled version
To raise the antenna slightly from the ground, pull the strap on the top of the antenna
box.
3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Laptop or Tablet

Attach and connect
The support is designed to hold a Panasonic FZ G1 laptop. When using a
the laptop/tablet
different type of laptop or tablet, unscrew and remove the small plastic panel
on top of the support.
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 The support has several Velcro strips to allow fixing a tablet or laptop.
If necessary, attach the spare Velcro strips delivered with the DS2000 to the
currently used tablet or laptop.
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1. To attach the laptop or tablet to the support, press it onto the support until
the Velcro strips are securely attached to each other.
2. Connect the laptop or tablet to the Ethernet cable of the DS2000.

3.4 Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery 1 2 3
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1. To open the battery compartment, turn the metallic ring and lift the cover of
the compartment.
2. Insert the battery with the battery connectors facing toward the front of the
DS2000.
3. Close the battery compartment and turn the ring to lock it.
3.5 Mounting the Spray Support
Type of spray paint Use only spray paint that functions in the following way:
• The valve has to be pressed horizontally.
• The paint emerges from the top of the valve and flows along the elongation of the
spray can (not perpendicular to it).
b a) Horizontal pressure on the valve

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Mounting the Spray
Support 
1
The spray support can be mounted on either side of the antenna box.
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1. Open the locking levers of the spray support.

2. Attach the spray support to the side of the antenna box by first inserting the
upper part and then the lower.
3. Close the locking levers of the spray support.
4. Connect the cable of the spray support to the plug on the antenna box.
5. Insert the spray can into the holder of the support, with the valve facing
downward.
 Ensure that the hook of the spray support and the valve of the spray paint
are positioned correctly.
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a) Valve
b) Hook
3.6 Mounting the GPS Support
Mount the GPS 1 2

Support
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1. Insert the upper part of the GPS support into the holes at the back of the
battery compartment.
2. Attach the lower part of the GPS support at the bottom of the battery
compartment. Use the tightening screws to screw both parts together.

3.7 Calibrating the Encoders
Calibration proce-
dure  Calibrate the encoders when using the DS2000 for the first time or when the
distance measured by the encoders deviates from the actual distance.
1. Inflate the tyres of the rear wheels to a pressure of 2 bar.

2. Measure out a distance of at least 10 m. The defined distance is used as a
reference for the calibration procedure.

3.
Ensure that the laptop/tablet is connected to the control unit.
Turn on the control unit of the DS2000. Turn on the laptop/tablet and start
the Ouverture software.
4. Start the calibration procedure with the Ouverture software. (Refer to "
Procedure for calibrating the encoders" within "4.6.2 Hardware Settings").
5. Move the DS2000 along the defined distance.
6. Complete the calibration procedure with the Ouverture software and check
the calibration result. If necessary, repeat the calibration.
 After 30 scans, it is recommended to calibrate the encoder of each wheel sepa-

rately. For a separate encoder calibration, lift one wheel during the calibration
procedure, then repeat the procedure with the other wheel. Compare the
results with the defined distance to ensure that both encoders work properly.

4 Software
4.1 Software Installation
Requirements for When purchasing a DS2000 package that includes a tablet, the Ouverture software is
installing the already installed on the tablet.
Ouverture software However, you can also operate the DS2000 with any laptop/tablet. When installing the
Ouverture software on another laptop/tablet, respect the following requirements.
Minimum requirements:
• Processor: i3 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB
• Graphic adapter compatible with Open GL 2 or a higher version
• Operating system: Windows 7
• Ethernet port
Requirements for an optimal performance:
• Processor: i5 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 2 GB
• Graphic adapter compatible with Open GL 2 or a higher version
• Operating system: Windows 7
• Hard disk: 40 GB, shock-proof
• Serial port (RS232), only necessary, when using a GPS antenna
• USB port
• Ethernet port
4.2 Main Menu
Available functions
File Click New Project to start a new project without using a reference
line.
Click New Assisted Project to start a new project based on a
defined reference line.
Click Open Project to review existing projects.
Click Exit to close Ouverture.
Options Click Settings to open the Settings dialogue.
Help Select Help> Legacy Equipment to register legacy equipment.

Select Help> About to display general information about the
Ouverture software.
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4.3 Acquisition of Scan Data
4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen
Elements of the
Acquisition screen
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b
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d
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a) Acquisition Menu
b) Layers Section
c) Map Section
d) Radargrams (Shallow and Deep)
e) Acquisition Commands
f) Target Commands
g) Menu for Visualisation of Maps and Radargrams
h) System Status
Acquisition Menu
Button Description
Click this button to open the Survey Report dialogue for generating a report
of the scan data. For a detailed description, refer to "4.3.6 Generating a
Survey Report".
Click this button to display or hide the grid on the radargrams.
Click this button to delete the last acquired scan data.
Click this button to view the current settings.
 The Survey Settings and Hardware Settings cannot be changed

from within a project. To change these settings, return to the main
menu and click the Settings button.
Click this button to close the current project and return to the main menu.
The following buttons are only available for the New Assisted Project function.
Click this button to activate the “Scan Line Selection” mode.
To select a single scan line on the defined grid, click a line while this mode
is active.
To select several lines, click and drag to create a selection frame over the
lines.
 This function is available before starting an acquisition.

Button Description
Click this button to open the Starting Point Editor dialogue. This dialogue
allows modifying the starting point of the next acquisition in relation to the
defined grid. For a detailed description, refer to " Starting Point Editor".
List of maps within To visualise the scan lines and the targets on these lines, you can load one ore more
the Layers section maps from a saved file or from the internet. The loaded maps are displayed as layers
in the Map section.
Button Description
Click this button to load a saved map in the raster graphics format. The
file format should be TIF or TIFF.
 Ensure that you load a map of the area that is currently scanned.
Click this button to load a saved map in the vector graphics format. The
file format should be SHP, KML or DXF.
 Ensure that you load a map of the area that is currently scanned.
Click this button to load a map from the internet. The following maps are
available for download:
Click this button to remove a loaded map from the list.
Click this button to hide a layer in the Map section.
Drag the slider to change the transparency of a layer in the Map section.
Click this button to display or hide the Map section.
Map section and

Button Description
radargrams
Click this button to display the Map section or a radargramm at its full
extent.
Click this button to zoom in or out.
Only for the radargrams:

Click this button to increase or reduce the contrast of the radargram.

Map Section
b
c
d a) Compass
b) Loaded map layers
e
c) Current position of the DS2000 radar
d) Inserted target
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Radargrams
Shallow: 700 MHz radargram
Deep: 250 MHz radargram
a
b
a) Horizontal scale (distance travelled). The
c yellow line indicates the current position of
the DS2000
b) Real-time visualisation of the scan data
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Click and drag the scroll bar to scroll horizontally through the scan data of the radar-
grams.
Acquisition
Button Description
Commands
Click this button to choose the scan direction before starting an acquisi-
tion. (Shortcut: F2)
Forward: to push the DS2000.
Backward: to pull the DS2000.
Click this button to start an acquisition. (Shortcut: F1)
Click this button to stop and save the acquisition. (Shortcut: F1)
 During the scan, the software evaluates the scan data from the
previous half-meter. Based on the detected soil characteristics,
the software calculates the best graphic settings for the radar-
grams and continually adjusts them. If the soil characteristics
change suddenly, the software is not able to adjust the graphic
settings properly.
Click this button to refresh the graphic settings of the radargrams.

Target Commands
Button Description
Click this button to activate the “Insert Marker” mode.
For a detailed description, refer to "4.3.5 Placing a Target".
Click this button to activate the “Edit Marker” mode and click the marker
to be edited.
Click this button to activate the “Delete Marker” mode and click the
marker to be deleted.
 This command is only possible if the spray support is mounted and

connected to the control unit. (Shortcut: F5)
Click this button to mark a target on the ground.
Menu for visualisa-

Button Description
tion of maps and
radargrams Click this button to display or hide the Map section.
Click this button to display or hide the 700 MHz radargram (Shallow).
Click this button to display or hide the 250 MHz radargram (Deep).
System Status
Button Description
Displays the radar status.
Click this button to display further details.
Displays the GPS status.

If the number of satellites detected by the GPS antenna is low, the
following dialogue window is displayed:
Displays the battery status.


4.3.2 The Assisted Project Setup Screen
Elements of the
Assisted Project a
Setup screen
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a) Layers section
b) Map section
c) Reference Line section
d) Grid section
4.3.3 Data Acquisition with the New Project Function
Starting an acquisi-
1. Click the New Project button in the main menu.
tion
The software starts calibrating the radar. A dialogue box shows the progress
of the calibration.
 If the radar calibration fails, the following dialogue box is displayed.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly to the laptop/tablet and
that the control unit is turned on.
 If one of the radar channels does not work, an error screen indicates the faulty
channel.
2. As soon as the radar calibration is complete, the Acquisition screen is
displayed.
Use the acquisition commands to start and stop the acquisition of scan data.
For a detailed description of these and other available functions, refer to
"4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen".
 The length of a single scan must not exceed 800 m.

4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Function
Starting an acquisi-
1. Click the New Assisted Project button in the main menu.
tion
The Assisted Project Setup screen is displayed.
2. In the Assisted Project Setup dialogue, set up the measurement grid. For a
detailed description, refer to " Setting up a measurement grid".
3. When the setup of the measurement grid is finished, click the Start Survey
button to start the acquisition.
The software starts calibrating the radar. A dialogue box shows the progress
of the calibration.
 If the radar calibration fails, the following dialogue box is displayed.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly to the laptop/tablet and
that the control unit is turned on.
 If one of the radar channels does not work, an error screen indicates the faulty
channel.
4. As soon as the radar calibration is complete, the Acquisition screen is
displayed.
Use the acquisition commands to start and stop the acquisition of scan data.
For a detailed description of these and other available functions, refer to
"4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen".
 The length of a single scan must not exceed 800 m.
Setting up a meas- Drawing and Editing the Reference Line of the Grid
urement grid
Click this button to edit the reference line.
To draw a new grid reference line, click the right

button at the top of the Map section, then click on
the map to place two or more points.
The software connects the placed points to create
the reference line.
To pan the map, click the left button at the top of
the Map section, then click and drag the map.
Click this button to finish the drawing of the refer-
ence line.
To edit a single point of the reference line, select
the point in the map and change the parameters in
the Reference Line section.
You can change the distance from the previous
point and the angle relative to the previous
segment of the line.

Modifying the Grid Settings
In the Grid section you can define the following

parameters:
• T Step: Distance between two grid lines in the
transversal direction.
• L Step: Distance between two grid lines in the
longitudinal direction.
• Length: Total length of the grid.
• Width: Total width of the grid.
• Flip: Option to flip the grid 180°.
The field Scans displays the total number of scans
that are necessary to complete the survey.
 To reset the grid to the default, click the

button beneath the Grid section.
Starting Point Editor With the Starting Point Editor you can change the position of the DS2000 in relation
to the measurement grid within the map.
Direction:
This section displays the direction of the selected scan line and the currently selected
scan direction.
Select the desired scan direction for the data acquisition (forward or backward).
Starting Point:
In this section, you can edit the coordinates of the starting point.
To edit the values, click the green arrows in the interactive graphic or click the plus or
minus buttons.
Displacements:
In this section, you can edit the in-line and lateral displacements.
To edit the values, click the green arrows in the interactive graphic or click the plus or
minus buttons.
 Note: The Starting Point and Displacements values are interdependent.
Changing the values of one section changes the values of the other section
accordingly.

4.3.5 Placing a Target
The Place Target

dialogue a
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a) Target section
b) Details section
c) Propagation Velocity section
1. To insert a marker for a target, activate the “Insert Marker” mode and click
directly on the detected object within the radargram.
The Place Target dialogue is displayed.
2. In the section Target, edit the information about the new marker.
• Type: Define the type of the detected target.
• Name: Enter a name or select an existing name.

Note: Based on the selected target type, a default name is proposed. Addi-
tionally, a list with names of previous inserted markers is available. The
software connects all markers using the same name with a line in the Area
Map to form a so-called “target”.
• Color: Define the colour of the marker.
Based on the selected target type, a default colour is proposed.
• Notes: Enter additional information, if necessary.
3. If necessary, modify the displayed values in the section Propagation Velocity
to find the best propagation velocity.
To adjust the red hyperbola on the radargram, move the slider below the
radargram or change one of the three parameters.
 Note: The parameters are interdependent. Changing one parameter changes

the other two parameters accordingly.
To reset the parameter values to the default setting, click this button.
4. To confirm all changes and insert the marker, click OK, otherwise click Cancel.

4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report
The Survey Report

dialogue
Report Type section The type of report (planimetry or data analysis) is

selected by default.
• Paper size: Choose between the A3 and A4 format.
• Detailed planimetry scale: Select a scale between
1:50 and 1:1000.
• Output type: Choose between the PDF and HTML
format.
Survey Description The survey name is generated automatically.
section Enter a project name and a short description of the job
location.
Header section Enter general information, such as company name, name
of the operator, and date and time.
To change the logo in the header of the report, click the
logo and select a file from the directory.
Additional Notes and If necessary, enter additional information.
Additional Figures
section
To view the report before saving, click Preview.
To generate and save the report, click Save.
To close the dialogue without saving the report, click Cancel.

4.4 Review of Scan Data
4.4.1 The Review Acquisition Screen
Elements of the
Review Acquisition a
screen
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a) Review Acquisition Menu

b) Map Section
c) Radargrams (Shallow and Deep)
d) Target Commands
e) Menu for Visualisation of Maps and Radargrams
Functions within Radargrams

the Review Acquisi- The general functions of the radargrams are the same as for the Acquisition screen.
tion screen (Refer to " Map section and radargrams" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
Target Commands
These commands are the same as for the Acquisition screen, except that the button
for marking a target on the ground is not available. (Refer to " Target Commands"
within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
Review Acquisition Use the drop-down menu to switch between the single scans of
Menu the survey.
Button Description
Click this button to start data acquisition in order to resume the saved
survey, for example when lines are missing.
Click this button to export targets to one of the following file formats:
• dat
• shp
• dxf
Click this button to open the Survey Report dialogue for generating a
report of the scan data. For a detailed description, refer to "4.3.6 Gener-
ating a Survey Report".

Button Description
Click this button to activate the “Scan Line Selection” mode.
To select a single scan line on the defined grid, click a line while this mode
is active.
To select several lines, click and drag to create a selection frame over the
lines.

Click this button to display or hide the grid on the radargrams.
Click this button to delete the scan data and markers of the currently
selected scan.
Click this button to view the current settings.
 The settings cannot be changed from within a project. To change

the settings, return to the main menu and click the Settings
button.
Click this button to close the current project and return to the main menu.
4.4.2 Review of Scan Data with the Open Project Function
Open an existing
1. Click the Open Project button in the main menu.
project
2. Select a project file from the file directory and click Open.
The Review Acquisition screen is displayed.
3. The Map section and the radargrams allow you to review the existing scan data
of the survey project.
4. For a detailed description of available functions, refer to "4.4.1 The Review
Acquisition Screen".
4.5 Export of Scan Data
Export scan data

1. Click the Open Project button in the main menu.
and inserted
targets 2. Select a project file from the file directory and click Open.
The Review Acquisition screen is displayed.
3. To export the scan data and inserted targets of the project, click the export
button in the Review Acquisition menu.
4. Select a file format and click Export.

4.6 Settings
The Settings To open the Settings dialogue, click the Settings button in the main menu.
dialogue The Settings dialogue contains the following tabs:
• Survey Settings (refer to "4.6.1 Survey Settings")
• Hardware Settings (refer to "4.6.2 Hardware Settings")
• Graphics Settings (refer to "4.6.3 Graphics Settings")
• International Settings (refer to "4.6.4 International Settings")
4.6.1 Survey Settings
Available functions
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a) Folders section: Modify the project name and define the storage location for the
project.
b) Positioning section
c) Click this button to turn on or off the GPS.
d) Click this button to open the Positioning Settings dialogue.
e) Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

The Positioning The Positioning Settings dialogue contains two tabs and a general section below
Settings dialogue those tabs:
a) COM Port Settings tab
b) Positioning System tab
c) Status of the GPS
d) Log of incoming NMEA strings
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COM Port Settings tab:

Select the same values that are used in the settings of the GPS antenna. Refer to the
user manual of the GPS antenna.
Positioning System tab:
Check the status of the positioning system:
• Satellites: Indicates the number of satellites from which the GPS antenna is
receiving data. For a good signal at least 5 satellites are required.
• HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision): The lower the number is, the better is the
achieved accuracy. For a good positioning, this value should not be greater than 2.
• Fix: Indicates the Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) status.
– GPS Fix: without GPS
– RTK Fix: without RTK
– RKT Float Fix: no connection to the base station

4.6.2 Hardware Settings
Available functions
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a) Radar section: Modify the radar depth range (in ns) and the number of samples.
b) Metric Encoder section
c) Click this button to open the Metric Encoder Calibration dialogue.
d) Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.
Procedure for cali-

1. To open the Metric Encoder Calibration dialogue, click the Settings button in
brating the
the main menu, select the Hardware Settings tab and click the button within
encoders
the Metric Encoder section.
Alternatively, you can use the shortcut F3.
2. To start the calibration procedure, click the START button.
A bar indicates the progress of the calibration procedure.

3. To complete the calibration procedure, click the STOP button.
4. Enter the distance travelled with the DS2000.

The software calculates the new spatial resolution of the encoders.
5. To start a new calibration procedure, repeat the steps 2 to 4.

To save the calibration result and close the dialogue, click OK.
To close the dialogue without saving, click Cancel.

4.6.3 Graphics Settings
Available functions
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a) Graphics section: Select the display mode for the radargrams.

b) Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.
Available Display Modes

Gray Scale ZCE
B-W-B PHE
W-B-W Russian
BGP

4.6.4 International Settings
Available functions
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a) System Of Measurement and Units section: Select the type of measurement

system and the units for distance (metres, feet, yards) and depth (metres, centi-
metres, inches, feet).
b) Language section: Select the preferred language. The change of the language
becomes only effective after restarting the software.
c) Click this button to reset the settings to the default values.

5 Planning a Survey
Jobsite Investiga- To carry out a survey with the DS2000 in the most efficient way, gather all available
tion information:
• Make yourself familiar with the jobsite features.
• Obtain technical maps about existing utilities on the jobsite.
• Supplement the acquired scan data by opening manholes onsite.
Jobsite Features The basic requirement for carrying out a survey is understanding the features of the
jobsite. When gathering information about the jobsite, keep in mind the objectives of
the survey. Consider the following points when preparing the survey:
• Do you need any specific permissions to carry out the survey on the jobsite, for
example, access permission to pedestrian zones or permission to interrupt the
traffic flow?
• Are there any difficulties in accessing the jobsite? (Available space, any architec-
tural features forming an obstacle, etc.).
• Is the jobsite in an area with a high level of urban traffic, such as streets, squares
or pavements? Are there parked cars that could be in the way during the survey?
Technical Maps of Technical maps of existing utilities are normally created by public utility companies.
existing utilities Such maps give a schematic overview about the type and position of utilities that are
constructed and managed by the public utility companies. Even if these maps are
generic, they can give a first impression of the existing utilities and provide additional
information during the data acquisition and interpretation phase.
 To obtain technical maps of the jobsite, contact the cartographic or planning

office of the different utility companies. Clearly specify the streets and areas
of interest. Request the maps early enough in advance to the survey, to ensure
that the maps are available for the data acquisition phase.
The following list contains the most important types of utilities that need to be consid-
ered:
• Street lights
• Low, medium and high-voltage electricity cables
• Telephone cables
• Gas pipes
• Water supply pipes
• Sewage pipes
Opening manholes Once the data acquisition is complete, the opening of manholes on site can provide
you with further information regarding depth, diameter and direction of the utility.
This information serves as reference data during the interpretation phase and allows
you to estimate the propagation velocity in order to calculate the depth of a utility as
precisely as possible.
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6 Procedures for Working with the DS2000
6.1 Preparing an Acquisition

Steps to be taken
Before departing to the jobsite, ensure that the laptop/tablet and the DS2000
battery are fully charged.
1. At the jobsite, set up the DS2000 and mount the accessories, if available.
Refer to "3 Setup".
2. Depending on the purpose of the survey and the available accessories, carry
out one of the procedures described in the following paragraphs:
• Marking out targets on site
• Mapping utilities without using GPS
• Mapping utilities using GPS
6.2 Marking Out Targets on-Site
Procedure for Follow these steps when the mapping of detected utilities is not necessary.
marking out targets
 Ensure that the spray support is mounted.
1. Press the power button to turn on the control unit of the DS2000.
2. Turn on the laptop/tablet and start the Ouverture.
3. Click the New Project button.
The software starts calibrating the radar. As soon as the radar calibration is
complete, the Acquisition screen is displayed.
4. Check the radar and battery status. (Refer to " System Status" within "4.3.1
The Acquisition Screen").
 For a better visualisation of the radargrams, turn off the Map section. (Refer
to " Map section and radargrams" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
5. Select the scan direction depending on whether the DS2000 is being pushed
or pulled. (Refer to " Acquisition Commands" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition
Screen").
Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the line to be scanned.
6. Start the acquisition with the respective acquisition command. (Refer to "
Acquisition Commands" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
Start moving the DS2000 along the scan line.
7. When a target is detected, stop and move the DS2000 back until the vertical
yellow line of the radargram is on top of the target.
8. Insert a marker and estimate the correct depth. (Refer to "4.3.5 Placing a
Target").
9. Mark the target on the ground using the spray paint. (Refer to " Target
Commands" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
10. When reaching the end of the scan line, stop the acquisition with the respec-
tive acquisition command. (Refer to " Acquisition Commands" within "4.3.1
11. Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the next line to be scanned.
Repeat the steps 6 to 10 until the jobsite is covered.
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6.3 Mapping Utilities without Using GPS
Procedure for If a GPS antenna is not available, follow these steps to map the detected utilities based
mapping utilities on a measurement grid.
without GPS
 If available, mount the spray support.
3. Click the New Assisted Project button.
The Assisted Project Setup screen is displayed.
4. If available, load a map from a saved cartographic file or from the internet.
(Refer to " List of maps within the Layers section" within "4.3.1 The Acquisi-
tion Screen").
5. Set up the measurement grid. (Refer to " Setting up a measurement grid"
within "4.3.4 Data Acquisition with the New Assisted Project Function").
6. When the setup of the measurement grid is finished, click the Start Survey
button to start the acquisition.
7. Check the radar and battery status. (Refer to " System Status" within "4.3.1
Screen").
9. Position the DS2000 on the line of the measurement grid suggested by the
software.
 To skip the line suggested by the software, select a new line.
 To edit the starting point position and the scan direction, open the Starting
Point Editor. (Refer to " Starting Point Editor" within "4.3.4 Data Acquisition
with the New Assisted Project Function").
Target").
13. If the spray support is mounted, mark the target on the ground using the spray
paint. (Refer to " Target Commands" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
15. Repeat the steps 9 to 14 until the measurement grid is covered.
16. Before returning to the main menu, save a report of the survey with the
Survey Report dialogue. (Refer to "4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report").
 If necessary, you can review the acquired scan data. (Refer to "4.4 Review of
Scan Data").
 If necessary, you can export the scan data to be edited in AutoCad. (Refer to
"4.5 Export of Scan Data").

6.4 Mapping Utilities Using GPS
Procedure for If a GPS antenna is available, follow these steps to create a georeferenced map of the
mapping utilities detected utilities.
with GPS
 If available, mount the spray support.
Mount the GPS support on the DS2000 and attach the pole with the GPS
antenna.
Ensure that the laptop/tablet is connected to the control unit and to the
antenna.
3. Select Settings>Survey Settings>Positioning Settings to connect and
configure the GPS. (Refer to "4.6.1 Survey Settings").
4. Click the New Project button.
5. Check the radar, GPS and battery status. (Refer to " System Status" within
"4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
6. If available, load a map from a saved cartographic file or from the internet.
(Refer to " List of maps within the Layers section" within "4.3.1 The Acquisi-
tion Screen").
Screen").
Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the line to be scanned.
Target").
11. If the spray support is mounted, mark the target on the ground using the spray
paint. (Refer to " Target Commands" within "4.3.1 The Acquisition Screen").
13. Position the DS2000 at the starting point of the next line to be scanned.
Repeat the steps 8 to 12 until the jobsite is covered.
14. Before returning to the main menu, save a report of the survey with the
Survey Report dialogue. (Refer to "4.3.6 Generating a Survey Report").
 If necessary, you can review the acquired scan data. (Refer to "4.4 Review of
Scan Data").
 If necessary, you can export the scan data to be edited in AutoCad. (Refer to
"4.5 Export of Scan Data").

7 Care and Transport
7.1 Transport
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.
7.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "8 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
7.3 Cleaning and Drying
 WARNING Risk of electric shock during cleaning and drying

If the product is turned on during cleaning or drying you may receive an electric shock.
Precautions:
• Ensure that all cables are disconnected, including the power supply cable.
• Before cleaning the product, turn off the product and all other devices connected
to the product.
• Ensure that the product is dry before reconnecting cables and turning on the
product.
Product and Acces- • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth
sories with water or soapy water. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the product
surface.
Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.
Connectors with Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
dust caps
Leica DM2000, Care and Transport 44

8 Technical Data
8.1 General
Dimensions DS2000 (two-wheeled version)

540 mm 1455 mm
1090 mm
410 mm
584.5 mm
012436_001
DS2000 (four-wheeled version)

584.5 mm 1343 mm
1047 mm
393 mm
698 mm
012437_001
Weight
Without battery and laptop/tablet
DS2000 (two-wheeled) 24 kg
DS2000 (four-wheeled) 27 kg
Control Unit
Specifications
Power Consumption 13.3 W
Power Supply SLAB (Sealed Lead Acid Battery)
12 V DC, 12 Ah
Dual-frequency
Specifications
antenna
Antenna Footprint 40 cm x 50 cm
Number of Hardware Channels 2
Antenna Central Frequencies 250 MHz and 700 MHz
Antenna Orientation Perpendicular, broadside
Sampling Frequency 400 kHz
Leica DM2000, Technical Data 45

Data Acquisition
Specifications
Acquisition Speed more than 10 km/h
Scan Rate per Channel for 381 scans per second
512 Samples per scan
Scan Interval 42 scans per metre
Positioning Two integrated encoders and/or GPS - Total Station
Battery Type: Rechargeable SLAB (Sealed Lead Acid Battery)

Voltage: 12 V
Capacity: 12 Ah
Environmental Temperature
specifications
Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
-10 to +40 -40 to +70
Protection against water, dust and sand
Protection
IP65 (IEC 60529)
Humidity
Protection
Max 95% non-condensing
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying
out the instrument.
8.2 Conformity to National Regulations
Conformity to For products with radio

national regulations • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the DS2000 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 to 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.
Leica DM2000, Technical Data 46

9 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://leica-geosystems.com/about-us/compliance-standards/legal-documents
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.
Leica DM2000, Software Licence Agreement 47

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Leica Geosystems AG
Heinrich-Wild-Strasse
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
Phone +41 71 727 31 31
www.leica-geosystems.com

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Leica DM2000, Introduction 2

Leica DM2000, Introduction 3

Leica DM2000, Table of Contents 4

Leica DM2000, Table of Contents 5

 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

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 6

Reasonably fore- • Use of the product without instruction.

1.3 Limits of Use

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 7

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 8

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 9

 WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.

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

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 10

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

1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 11

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 12

Leica DM2000, Safety Directions 13

2.2 System Components

DS2000 System The DS2000 system consist of the following components:

a) GPS antenna on a pole

2.3 Delivery Contents

 The delivered components depend on the package ordered.

 Other components of the DS2000 system need to be purchased separately.

Leica DM2000, Description of the System 14

DS2000 (two- a) Support for laptop or tablet

Leica DM2000, Description of the System 15

a) Holder for vertical spray

Leica DM2000, Description of the System 16

2. While charging, the LED of the battery charger lights up orange.

2.7 Requirements for Using a GPS Antenna with the DS2000

 To connect the GPS antenna to the laptop/tablet, a serial cable (RS232) is

Leica DM2000, Description of the System 17

3.1 Unfolding and Adjusting the Handle

Unfold and adjust

Leica DM2000, Setup 18

Regulate the move- a b

3.3 Attaching and Connecting the Laptop or Tablet

Leica DM2000, Setup 19

Insert the battery 1 2 3

3.5 Mounting the Spray Support

b a) Horizontal pressure on the valve

Leica DM2000, Setup 20

1. Open the locking levers of the spray support.

3.6 Mounting the GPS Support

Mount the GPS 1 2

Leica DM2000, Setup 21

1. Inflate the tyres of the rear wheels to a pressure of 2 bar.

 After 30 scans, it is recommended to calibrate the encoder of each wheel sepa-

Leica DM2000, Setup 22

4.2 Main Menu

Click Exit to close Ouverture.