Leica DM2000, Procedures for Working with the DS2000
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6 Procedures for Working with the DS2000
6.1 Preparing an Acquisition
Steps to be taken
6.2 Marking Out Targets on-Site
Procedure for
marking out targets
Follow these steps when the mapping of detected utilities is not necessary.
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
Ensure that the spray support is mounted.
Ensure that the laptop/tablet is connected to the control unit.
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
The Acquisition Screen").
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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