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Leica MC1200
Universal Machine Control
Fast, robust, modular and reliable – Leica sets the new standard for Machine Control Systems.
MC1200
Contents
 MC1200 – History
 MC1200 – System Overview
 MC1200 – Field of Applications
 MC1200 – Options
 MC1200 – Key Customer Profiles
 MC1200 – Top 21 Features
 MC1200 – Competitive Analysis
 MC1200 – Outlook
 MC1200 – Ordering
 MC1200 – Sales Collateral
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MC1200 – History
What and why is it?
What

MC1200 is the NEW Leica Geosystems Machine Control System for Graders, Dozers and
Pavers

MC1200 has been developed to:
Why

Eliminate product overlaps

Increase reliability

Simplify installation

Increase performance

Increase availability

Reduce complexity

Increase flexibility

Reduce inventory
 Deliver ONE system for mulitple applications
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MC1200 – History
Improvements compared to SonicMaster / GS496
Feature
Brand
GS496
MC1200
Laser Alignment
MOBA
Leica Geosystems
Old-fashioned
Uninspired
State of the art, futuristic
• Graphic Display
• 2 Rotary Knobs
• Toggles/Buttons
• Numeric Display
• Buttons
• Multi-Sticks
• Graphic Display
• Softkeys
• Hardkeys
Control Channels
3 including Sideshift
2
3 (4 in future); Sideshift
Remote Controls
None
Multisticks on levers
• Multisticks on levers
• Masterswitch
GradeStar GPS/TPS
LMGS-G GPS/TPS
GradeStar v5.0 GPS/TPS
Analog
CAN bus
CAN bus
Look & Feel
MMI
3D Upgrade
Communication
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SonicMaster
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MC1200 – System Overview
Dozer Configuration
e.g. MC1200 on Liebherr 724Dozer
with Dual Laser on Power Mast
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MC1200 – System Overview
Grader Configuration
e.g. MC1200 on CAT 14H Grader
with Dual Laser on Manual Mast
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MC1200 – Field of applications
Cross Slope (only)
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Rough sub-base, country-, forest roads

Automatic cross-slope control across the centre of the blade or in relation to the manually
controlled height side
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MC1200 – Field of applications
Ultrasonic and cross slope
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
Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways,
walkways, small squares/courts ...

One side height control with reference (string or ground) other side automatic or manual
cross-slope control
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MC1200 – Field of applications
Dual Ultrasonic
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
Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways,
walkways, small squares/courts ...

Both sides height control with reference (string or ground)
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MC1200 – Field of applications
Dual Laser
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Squares/courts – Surfaces with same slope in one or two directions, e.g. rollfields (airport),
sports fields, parking areas, ...

Automatic control at each position, free working within the laser range
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MC1200 – Options
Tailor your customer’s solution
Ultrasonic
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Laser
Rough
Earthmoving
MUS1200
“Tri-Sonic
CAN“
MLS1200
“5 Channel
CAN“
Fine Grading
Sonic-Ski®
LS-250
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MC1200 – Options
MUS1200 (Tri-Sonic)
MUS1200
• Wide range
• Triangulation  Side-Shift
• On-grade/on-line indicators
• Up/down buttons for height adjustment
from blade
• Adjustable to ground/string/edge mode
• Temperature compensation for higher
accuracy
• Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“)
• Working range: 38-250cm (15-99“)
• Optimal: 60cm (24“)
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MC1200 – Options
MLS1200 (5 Channel Receiver)
MLS1200
• Works with visible/invisible beam
• Works in bright sunlight and darkness
• Supports fine-mode and wide-mode for
rough applications
• Supports easy clamp-on mount
• CAB Constant Accuracy Band 
ensures that accuracy remains the
same independent of distance to laser
transmitter
• Accuracy: ± 4mm (± 0.16“)
• Capture range: 20cm (7.75“)
• Working range: 300m (980 feet)
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MC1200 – Options
Sonic-Ski
Sonic-Ski
• Multiple ultrasonic oscillators (5 for
distance, a 6th for temp. compensation)
• Adjustable to ground/string mode
• Averaging in ground mode (3 of 5
oscillators)  reduces irregulations
• String mode: oscillator nearest to string
is used  allows working across entire
sensor width w/o automatic side-shift
• Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“) across entire
width
• Capture range (width): 25cm (10“),
industry leading
• Working range: 25-100cm (10-39“)
• Optimal: 30-40cm (12-16“)
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MC1200 – Options
LS-250
LS-250
• Linear laser receiver
• Works with red light and infrared
emitters
• No fixed working point as multi channel
receivers
• Free assignment and change of
working point within entire capture
range
• Accuracy: ± 1mm (± 0.04“)
• Capture range: 22cm (8.7“)
• Working range: 250m (820 feet)
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MC1200 – Key Customer Profiles
Favoring MC1200
Wide range of operations and machinery

Value to a common system

Minimizes operator training/re-training

Side-Shift critical applications – roads
Multiple brands of machinery

Value to Leica as an independent supplier

Challenges OEM solutions
Diverse group of operators

Value to interactive MMI, language options
Interested in 3D applications

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Value to simple plug&play 3D solution, GPS or TPS
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MC1200 – Top 22 Features
Features and Benefits
1.
Interchangeability
12. CAN bus
2.
Multiple calibrations
13. One type connectors
3.
Identical MMI
14. Sensor section
4.
Minimum number of spares
15. 100% slope
5.
Integrated indicators
16. Hydraulics
6.
Multi-Sticks + Master Switch
17. Height sensor memory
7.
Cross-Coupling
18. 3D upgrade path
8.
Side-Shift
19. Sealed parts
9.
Auto-Calibration
20. Laptop programmable
10. Self-Diagnosis
21. Auto-Seek mode
11. Interactive menus
22. Power management
The details
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Top 22 Features: # 1
Interchangeability
Feature
Benefit
Same core system is able to be installed
on Graders, Dozers and Pavers
Continuous, Leica branded solution on complete machine fleet
High brand recognition value on site
Easier maintenance for customers, dealers and support
personnel
Less stock volume at the dealers
One solution only has to be promoted/marketed/sold
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Top 22 Features: # 2
Multiple calibrations
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 can store multiple calibration
sets
Allows to move panel and controller to another pre-wired
machine to continue work with minimum downtime
Only that machine of the fleet that needs control has to have a
panel and controller, this reduces costs for the customer and
makes packages of “pre-wiring components“ attractive
MC1200 can be factory pre-configured for most common
machine types, this reduces installation time
Downtime of machines in repair or service can be eliminated
CAT 140H
John Deere 870D
Champion 720A
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Top 22 Features: # 3
Identical MMI (Man-Machine-Interface)
Feature
Benefit
Same MMI for Grader, Dozer and Paver
applications
One time training only, this reduces installations costs for
following MC1200s
No need to learn more than one system, operators need to
remember one handling only
Operator can move between machines and immediately work
efficiently
Faster spread around of ease-of-use message between
operators, and, operators become teachers soon
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Top 22 Features: # 4
Minimum number of spares
Feature
Benefit
Only one set of spare parts required
Complete fleet can be maintained as the components are
identical
Reduces stock volume at the dealer
Attractive bundles can be offered esp. to contractors owning a
fleet
Faulty component is serviced while machine keeps going
Spare controller can be loaded with fleet machine‘s
calibrations  no further calibration is required in case of
changing the controller  “plug and grade“
Operator becomes 1st level support by simply doing “replace &
try“
Only one additional spare cable enables
to check all other sensor cables
Operator independently can check whether a cable or a sensor
is faulty
There‘s always enough space to store one spare cable on the
machine
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Top 22 Features: # 5
Integrated indicators
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 panel includes up/down
indicators on both sides of the display
and left/right across the top of the
display
Indication of up/down of both sides of the blade and indication
of left/right for direction of travel indication at one spot
Light intensity of indicators can be
varied from very bright to dull
Allows to work in different light conditions and night operation
Light-bars are also generally mounted above the operator’s
normal viewing zone (he looks down towards the bottom
corners of the blade while operating). The MC1200 display is
mounted directly onto or besides the centre console, giving
him clear indication within his field of view.
 Trimble Lightbars:
In operator‘s view to blade?
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Top 22 Features: # 6
Multi-Sticks + Master Switch
Feature
Benefit
Remote control
No change in operator‘s common working process
No need to release the control levers
Automatic/manual, offsets and set points are remote controlled
Easy installation, just replace the lever knobs with the multisticks
Master Switch for automation of all channels
Topcon Smart Switches:
Finger contortion?
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Top 22 Features: # 7
Cross-Coupling
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 offers correct parallel blade
control through cross-coupling
Both cylinders raise or lower at the same time
No delay between height and tilt movement results in
significantly smoother and faster operation
No “washboard effect“ across the blade width
B
A
No dipping of the blade below design height
A=B
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Top 22 Features: # 8
Side-Shift
Feature
Benefit
Lateral blade control
Unique feature to Leica Geosystems
Patented feature of MC1200
Utilises a third valve to control the blade in the lateral direction
to keep it on track
Allows to precisely cut batters, grade crowns, etc. automated
Operators can even more concentrate on spreading material
2D control gets a “3rd dimension“
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Top 22 Features: # 9
Auto-Calibration
Feature
Benefit
Automatic calibration of “minimum
pulse“
Takes only a couple of minutes to calibrate the hydraulics of
the machine fully automatic, by pressing a few buttons only
Installers don‘t need to get off the machine to do the
calibration, this is often an important safety issue on site and
is very comfortable
Even unexperienced installers can easily carry out professional
hydraulic calibrations with hardly any chance for mistakes
Manual calibration of “minimum pulse“
MC1200 supports the preference of experienced support or
operational personnel to calibrate the hydraulics manually
Can be carried out even if no Cross Slope sensor is installed
Allows calibration in case auto-cal can‘t be done because of
vibrations around the machine
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Top 22 Features: # 10
Self-Diagnosis
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 includes self-diagnosis function
MC1200 gives clear indication on failed components and
displays on panel nature of the failure and affected parts, this
makes error diagnostics much more user friendly
MC1200 becomes on-site trouble-shooter, this reduces
downtime
MC1200 becomes your 1st level supporter
MC1200 educates operators to give significant information
about the problem, instead of just complaining
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Top 22 Features: # 11
Interactive menus
Feature
Benefit
Intelligent user menus
Intelligence provides messages displayed on the panel, that
guide operators while using the system
Depending on the situation, screens or selections pop up to
support operators, e.g. when swapping from laser to ultrasonic
This automation avoids errors and reduces unintended use
This increases system stability and ensures continuous
workflow
Up to three languages are be stored, where English and
German are fixed and a 3rd one is optional
Easy “Sepp to Pepe“ Switch
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Top 22 Features: # 12
CAN bus
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 uses CAN (Controller Area
Network) bus technology to connect all
components
Short cable ways between components, this simplifies
installation
Real time data transfer, this ensures reliable and fast data
No errors caused by voltage drop
Multiple operation due to network communication
High flexibility means no problem of future extension of the
system
Better error analysis
Worldwide acceptance of CAN technology means long
availability
If one network part is defect the network is still able to operate
Digital data transfer + short cables
Outstanding protection against interferences
Allows to store backups of settings and calibration
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Top 22 Features: # 13
One type connectors
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 uses same connector type for
complete CAN bus line
Only one cable type is required to connect the CAN
components
Deformation of contacts caused by connecting wrong plugs
are out of question
Installation gets much easier: each sensor has a male and a
female plug  just enter the right cable end
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Top 22 Features: # 14
Sensor section
Feature
Benefit
Optimal filter and adjustment for slope
and rotation sensors
Eliminating influences of force of acceleration
(acceleration/latency of machine, rotation of blade)
Eliminating influences of shocks on the blade
This means the sensors compensate the jerky movements of
the blade
This results in a fast, but smooth control
This results in a homogeneous surface without “washboards“
or steps between the lanes
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Top 22 Features: # 15
100% slope
Feature
Benefit
Slope sensors (cross fall and main fall)
are able to work on slopes up to 100%,
that is 45°
Graders and Dozers can work even on steep embankments,
shoulders, etc.
No waiting for excavators doing slopes normally
Increased accuracy on projects with big longitudinal gradients,
because sensors are not measuring close to working range
Grader can use its mechanical flexibility
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Top 22 Features: # 16
Hydraulics
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 works with a variety of hydraulic
systems
Customers can upgrade to MC1200, but keep expensive
hydraulic components
Big contractors easily can equipe sub-contactors‘s machines
with same system, this reduces spares and training efforts
MC1200 allows to operate current and voltage controlled
systems.
Low latency of hydraulic block
Low latency means high performance and fast reaction
Immediate response on blade corrections, this means no
waves or steps in the surface
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Top 22 Features: # 17
Height sensor memory
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 has automatic sensor memory
function
Settings for slope, laser or ultrasonic are stored and recalled
whenever sensor is connected
Allows to swap sensors from left to right blade side
Allows to easily interchange sensors, e.g. rough grading to fine
grading  Trisonic to Sonic-Ski
Allows to use right sensor according to application and easily
change between applications such as change from stringline
sensing to laser plane grading or sonic sensing left edge to
right edge
Two equal sensors can have different
settings
Perfect for machines with different hydraulic circuit speeds
such as Dozers
Allows to calibrate both circuits for optimal performance
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Top 22 Features: # 18
3D upgrade path
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 is ready for 3D
Customers are investing in their future, can always upgrade
Additional 3D components just need to be plugged in
No change on MC1200
Because of the CAN interface all data are digitally available,
this results in very low latencies and high data robustness
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Top 22 Features: # 19
Sealed parts
Feature
Benefit
Panel, controller and sensors are all
sealed (= filled with jelly) or coated
No problems caused by rain, humidity, etc.
No problems caused by vibrations, jerks
Longer life of parts
Less machine downtime
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Top 22 Features: # 20
Laptop programmable
Feature
Benefit
Firmware upload via laptop
Allows to establish maintenance contracts
This generates additional business
Future upgrades can be sold
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Top 22 Features: # 21
Auto-Seek mode
Feature
Benefit
Laser receiver looks automatically for
laser plane and adjusts height to centre
of receiver (in combination with Power
Mast)
Operators don‘t need to guess where the laser plane is, just
press a button  done
Laser receiver is vertically positioned in the centre of its range
to allow maximum use in the first place
Comfortable in-cabin height adjustment without the need to
adjust manually outside the cabin
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Top 22 Features: # 22
Power management
Feature
Benefit
MC1200 supports advanced power
management
Increases on-board safety due to integrated fuses: from a
certain cable length onwards fuses have to be used either
integrated in the cables or in a different way. MC1200 uses
standard fuses known from the car industry.
MCB1200 controller supports “smart power down“, that is an
adjustable time defined for system shut down even after
ignition is off
Allows proper 3D computer‘s shut down: after ignition off,
controller sends corresponding CAN message to PC. This
message enables 3D software to send out OS shut down
command. This avoids discharging the machine‘s battery.
Allows comfortable connection to ignition and on/off switch,
wiring is simplified
Allows easier power connection of Power Mast
Cables come with open ends (industry standard crimp
connectors)
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Top 22 Features
Conclusion
•
•
MC1200 offers 22 Features, no other system on the market can claim that
More than 21 Features means 
MC1200 is
“The System“ for
the 21st Century
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MC1200 – Competitive Analysis
Comparison based on MC1200 features – 1 of 3
MC1200
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5
1
Interchange
ability
Common on all machines
 Blade Pro, GCS500,
GCS600 for Graders
 GCS21, GCS300, GCS400
for Dozers
 Screed Pro for Pavers
Different panels for Graders
and Dozers due to single or
dual control
2
Multiple
calibrations
Possible
?
?
3
MMI +
Architecture
 Large Graphic Display,
Softkeys, Hardkeys
 Separate panel and
controller
 Small Numeric Displays,
Toggles, Buttons
 All-in-one panel
 Small graphic Display,
Rotary Knobs (2)
 Big all-in-one panel
4
Spares
Only one set of spares
Different cable types on BP
?
5
Indicators
Integrated in panel, in
operator‘s field of view
Lightbars, problems: too
bright
?
6
Remote
Controls
Multisticks on levers
None
Remote switches below lever
knobs  finger contortion?
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MC1200 – Competitive Analysis
Comparison based on MC1200 features – 2 of 3
MC1200
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5
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Performance
Cross-Coupling
?
?
8
Control
Channels
3 (3rd for Side-Shift), 4 in
future
2
2
9
10
11
Ease of use
 Auto-calibration
 Self-diagnosis
 Interactive menus
None
Auto-calibration
12
CAN bus
All sensors in CAN line
 CGS  CAN
 Blade Pro  analog
?
13
Connector
type
One for male, one for female
?
?
14
Sensors
Accurate readings across
whole range
?
Positive/no/negative signal
generation
15
Slope range
100%
GCS 100%
?
16
Hydraulics
Low latency, fast response
?
?
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MC1200 – Competitive Analysis
Comparison based on MC1200 features – 3 of 3
MC1200
Trimble GCS / Blade Pro
Topcon System 5
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Sensor
memory
For slope, 2x laser, 2x
ultrasonic
?
?
18
3D upgrade
 GPS/TPS GradeStar for
Graders and Dozers
 Simple add-on
 BladePro 3D GPS/TPS on
Blade Pro
 SiteVision/GCS900 (GPS
only) on GCS500
 Panel replacement
 mm-GPS, 3Di-GPS, 3DLPS
 Panel replacement
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Sealed parts
All components
?
Sonic Tracker only
20
Laptop setup
CAN2Flash
?
Yes
21
Auto-Seek
No guessing, no lucky hits
?
?
22
PWR mgmt
Comfortable intelligence
None
None
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MC1200 – Outlook
Now & soon
Now

MC1200 ready for Graders with Sonic-Ski and LS-250 laser receiver (for fine grading)
September

+ ready for Dozers (calibration, dual sensitivity)

+ ready for 3D

+ incl. Side-Shift

+ Power Mast

+ MUS1200 (Tri-Sonic CAN) and MLS1200 (CAB 3860 CAN) for rough earthmoving

Firmware upgrade
How
Followed by

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Improvements  Your input required!
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MC1200 – Sales Collateral
Your ideas & wishes
Topic
Description
Priority
Stickers
Leica or product named stickers for Grader‘s main
boom, masts, cabin‘s back window (transparent),
etc.
1
Clothing: overalls, safety
wests/jackets, caps
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2
“Can you sell it?“
ALL:
“Yes, we can!“
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