Leica TPS1200 System Field Manual

20.3 Devices20.3.1 Overview of DevicesDescription • A device is the hardware which is connected to the chosen port. Devices areused to transmit and receive measurement data in TPS mode and GPS real-timedata in GPS mode. Devices are also used by TPS1200+ to communicate withthe RX1200 controller.• Before using any device with TPS1200+ it is necessary to configure it and theinterface with which it will be used.• Refer to "20.1.2 Configuring an Interface" for information on how to configureinterfaces.• Refer to "20.3.2 Configuring a Device" for information on how to create, edit,select and delete devices.• Refer to "20.3.3 Controlling a Device" for information on how to configureadditional device parameters.• Some devices may be used with different interfaces for different applications.For example, a radio can be used for remote control with TPS1200+ but also tosend GeoCOM commands from a computer to TPS1200+.128 TPS1200+ Interfaces, Ports, Devices