Leica Spatial Analyzer 878 User Manual

About this manual

The Spatial Analyzer User Manual (878) provides step‑by‑step instructions for connecting a Leica Tracker. It covers powering up the tracker, adding it in the software, selecting the correct calibration (.mdb) and Leica .pgm files, and ensuring the tracker is properly initialized, including ADM beam‑break behavior settings.

Additional sections describe how to verify the Weather Station connection, configure the tracker calibration in Axyz, and reload reflector definitions. The guide also notes the required Leica .pgm file version and offers troubleshooting tips for connection issues.

What's inside

• Initializing the Tracker
• Connecting the Tracker in Spatial Analyzer
• ADM Beam Break Behaviour
• Weather Station Connection
• Tracker Calibration
• Reflector Definition Reload

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect a Leica Tracker to Spatial Analyzer?

Power up the tracker, start Spatial Analyzer, select Instrument > Add > Leica Tracker, choose the tracker in the Laser Trackers list, and confirm the connection after selecting the correct .mdb and .pgm files.

Which Leica .pgm file version should be used?

Version 2.89 of the Leica .pgm file should be used; version 2.86 is not supported.

How can I verify the Weather Station is connected?

Check that the Weather Station is plugged into the PC’s serial port, then in Spatial Analyzer select Devices > Weather > Current Values/Deltas to see live data.

What should I do if the tracker connection fails?

Re‑select the .mdb and .pgm files and try again; the connection may require a few attempts.