Page 1 Leica GS10/GS15 User Manual Version 1.0 English...
Page 2 The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. identification Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service work- shop. Type: _______________ Serial No.:...
Page 3 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • SD is a trademark of the SD Card Association All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. GS10/GS15, Introduction...
Page 4 GS10/GS15, Introduction Validity of this This manual applies to the GS10/GS15. manual Available Name Description/Format documentation GS10/GS15 All instructions required in order to operate the product User Manual to a basic level are contained in the User Manual. Provides an overview of the product together with tech- nical data and safety directions.
Page 5 Refer to the following resources for all GS10/GS15 documentation/software: • the Leica Viva Series DVD • https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a wide range of services, information and training material. With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Software Concept 1.2.2 Power Concept 1.2.3 Data Storage Concept Instrument Components User Interface Keyboard Operating Principles 2.2 Operation Equipment Setup 3.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer 3.1.2 Connecting to the Web Server 3.1.3 Configuring the Instrument Batteries GS10/GS15, Table of Contents...
Page 8: Gs10/Gs15, Table Of Contents
GS10/GS15, Table of Contents 3.2.1 Operating Principles 3.2.2 Battery for GS10 3.2.3 Battery for GS15 Working with the Memory Device Working with the RTK Device 3.4.1 GS10 3.4.2 GS15 LED Indicators on GS10/GS15 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys...
Page 9 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C 6.3.5 SLR1, SLR2, SATEL SATELLINE-3AS 6.3.6 SLR3-1, SLR3-2, Pacific Crest ADL 6.3.7 SLG1, Telit UC864-G 6.3.8 SLG2, CINTERION MC75i 6.3.9 SLC1 (US) CDMA Telit CC864-DUAL International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement GS10/GS15, Table of Contents...
Page 10 GS10/GS15, Table of Contents Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets GS10 GS15 Index...
Page 11: Description Of The System
Up to 16 L1, 16 L2, 16 L5 channels (GPS), up to 14 L1, 14 L2 channels (GLONASS), up to 14 E1, 14 E5a, 14 E5b, 14 Alt-BOC channels (Galileo), four channels SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and phase, real-time capable GS10/GS15, Description of the System...
Page 12 The GS GNSS instruments are additionally designed to support Compass. The Compass signal definition is not fully finalised, although, test signals have been tracked in a test environment. As changes can still occur, Leica Geosystems cannot guarantee full Compass compatibility.
Page 13: System Concept
The English language is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted. Numerous languages are available for the Web server appli- Language software (WEB_LANG.sxx) cation. The English language is the default language. One language is chosen as the active language. GS10/GS15, Description of the System...
Page 14 GS10/GS15, Description of the System Software upload Uploading GS firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least 75% full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the battery during the upload process. Software for Description...
Page 15: Power Concept
General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom- mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument. Power options Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two external power supplies can be connected.
Page 16 GS10/GS15, Description of the System For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in a main power failure.
Page 17: Data Storage Concept
Only remove the SD card or unplug connecting cables when the GS GNSS instrument is switched off. SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor.
Page 18: Instrument Components
GS10/GS15, Description of the System Instrument Components The instrument can be preprogrammed using the Web server application running from the instrument on a web browser of a Windows device. In this case, the instrument is turned on by holding down the ON/OFF button for 2 s or off by holding down the ON/OFF button for 2 s.
Page 19 LEMO port P2 h) Battery compartment 1 with SD card slot Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP) GS_079 A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to the CS10/CS15 field controller. GS10/GS15, Description of the System...
Page 20: User Interface
GS10/GS15, User Interface User Interface Keyboard Keyboard GS10 a) ON/OFF button b) Function button GS_082 Keyboard GS15 a) ON/OFF button b) Function button GS_080...
Page 21 Turns off GS10/GS15 when held for 2 s. All LEDs will shine red for 1 s-2 s and then are turned off. Function button All functions following described assume the GS10/GS15 is already on. Button Function Function Press and hold button for <1 s.
Page 22 GS10/GS15, User Interface Button Function • rover mode and in static mode: The GS10/GS15 switches to be in base mode. • rover mode and in kinematic mode: The GS10/GS15 switches to be in base mode. Press and hold button for 3 s.
Page 23 • rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connection: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s. The GS10/GS15 will connect to the RTK base station or the Ntrip server configured. • rover mode and not configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connection: No action.
Page 24 GS10/GS15, User Interface Button Function The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is formatted. Settings of all installed software will be deleted. All LEDs (except Battery LED and Bluetooth LED) flash red quickly three times. After the formatting the System RAM, the GNSS instrument is turned off.
Page 25: Operating Principles
(ON/OFF button, function button) or by the CS field controller. Operation by buttons The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument is operated by pressing its buttons. Refer to "2.1 Keyboard" for a detailed description of the buttons and their function. Operation by CS field controller The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument is operated by the CS field controller using the SmartWorx Viva software.
Page 26: Equipment Setup
GS10/GS15, Operation Operation Equipment Setup 3.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista operating system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC to communicate.
Page 27 Step Description Start the PC. Plug the GEV234 cable into Port P1 of the instrument (GS10/GS15). Ensure that the instrument (GS10/GS15) is turned off. Plug the GEV234 cable into the USB port of the PC. If the instrument is already turned on, the new hardware wizard starts up automatically.
Page 28 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description For PCs with Windows XP operating system: Run the ActiveSync installation program if not already installed. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of Active- Sync. For PCs with Windows Vista operating system: Run the Windows Mobile Device Center installation if not already installed.
Page 29 Step Description Start the PC. Plug the GEV234 cable into port P1 of the instrument (GS10/GS15). Turn on the instrument. Plug the GEV234 cable into the USB port of the PC. For PCs with Windows XP operating system: ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatically, start ActiveSync.
Page 30 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not start automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center. If not already installed, run the Windows Mobile Device Center installa- tion program.
Page 31: Connecting To The Web Server
Connect the GS GNSS instrument with the GEV234 cable to the PC. Refer to "3.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer". Start the web browser of your PC. Type in http://192.168.254.2 and press enter to access the web server of GS instrument. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 32 GS10/GS15, Operation Accessing the To access the Web server the tasks following have to be done: Web server via • Configure the PC’s Bluetooth device Bluetooth • Establish a Bluetooth connection between PC and GS step-by-step • Accessing the Web server Configuring the PC’s Bluetooth device...
Page 33 Highlight Personal Ad-hoc Network and check the checkbox for Personal Ad-hoc Network. Do not select Serial Port as service. Click Next. The Bluetooth Setup Wizard Completion Page is started. Type in a name for your GS GNSS instrument and click Finish to complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 34 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description This procedure has to be repeated for every GS GNSS instrument you want to connect to. Accessing the Web server Step Description Start the web browser on your PC/CS field controller. Ensure that your GS GNSS instrument is still running and the Blue- tooth connection between PC/CS field controller and GS is estab- lished.
Page 35: Configuring The Instrument
The instrument can be set up as real-time rover or as real-time base by pressing the function button. Turn on the instrument before pressing the function button. Refer to "Turn on GS10/GS15". Switching to a Function button IF the is...
Page 36 GS10/GS15, Operation Updating RTK base Function button IF the is THEN position Press and hold in base mode The RTK base LED flashes green for 2 s. button for 3 s and a position The GS GNSS instrument takes the next...
Page 37: Batteries
+10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible. • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high. •...
Page 38: Battery For Gs10
GS10/GS15, Operation 3.2.2 Battery for GS10 Change battery step-by-step GS_083 Step Description The batteries are inserted in the front of the instrument. Loosen the screw of one of the battery compartments. Open the cover of the battery compartment. With the Leica logo facing upwards, slide the battery into the battery...
Page 39 Push the battery slightly in and at the same time downwards. This releases the battery from its fixed position. Pull out the battery. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw. Repeat steps 6. to 9. for the second battery compartment. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 40: Battery For Gs15
GS10/GS15, Operation 3.2.3 Battery for GS15 Change battery step-by-step GS_085 Step Description The batteries are inserted in the bottom part of the instrument. Push the slide fastener of one of the battery compartments in the direc- tion of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
Page 41 This releases the battery from its fixed position. Remove the battery. Insert the cover into the battery compartment and push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol. Repeat steps 7. to 10. for the second battery compartment. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 42: Working With The Memory Device
GS10/GS15, Operation Working with the Memory Device • Keep the card dry. • Use it only within the specified temperature range. • Do not bend the card. • Protect the card from direct impacts. Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage to the card.
Page 43 Open the cover of battery compartment A. Refer to "3.2.2 Battery for GS10" for further information. Insert the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position. Close the cover of battery compartment A and tighten the screw.
Page 44 GS10/GS15, Operation Insert and remove an SD card into GS15 step-by-step GS_090 Step Description The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment 1 of the instrument. Push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
Page 45 Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot. Remove the SD card. Insert the cover into battery compartment 1 and push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 46: Working With The Rtk Device
GS10/GS15, Operation Working with the RTK Device 3.4.1 GS10 Devices fitting into Digital cellular phones fitting into a clip-on-housing a clip-on-housing Digital cellular phone Clip-on-housing Siemens MC75 GFU24 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (US) GFU19 CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C (CAN) GFU25 Radios fitting into a clip-on-housing...
Page 47 Place the clip-on-housing into position such that the guide rails for the clip- on-housing on the instrument and the guide rails on the clip-on-housing are aligned. Ensure that the connector on the clip-on-housing fits to port P2 or port P3 on the instrument front panel. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 48 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description Slide the clip-on-housing toward the instrument front panel until the connector is plugged into port P2 or port P3. On the top side of the clip-on-housing, turn the screw clockwise, as shown by the symbols on the screw, to lock the clip-on-housing to the instru- ment.
Page 49: Gs10 Gs15
Locate the SIM card screw, that covers the SIM card slot, on the bottom of the clip-on-housing. Insert the coin into the groove of the SIM card screw. Turn the coin anticlockwise to loosen the SIM card screw. Remove the SIM card screw from the housing. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 50 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description Using the pen, press the small button of the SIM card slot to eject the SIM card holder. Take the SIM card holder out off the housing. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing up.
Page 51 Mode LED GFU14 with the device is in the program- Satelline 3AS ming mode controlled from the PC via cable. Data any device data is not being transferred. transfer LED green or flashing green data is being transferred. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 52 GS10/GS15, Operation IF the THEN Signal GFU19 (US), device is on, not registered on strength GFU25 (CAN) the network. with CDMA flashing red device is on, registered on the MultiTech network. MTMMC-C download mode or device is off. GFU24 with call is in progress.
Page 53 DCD is not okay. GFU14 with red or flashing red the communication link, Data Satelline 3AS Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving instrument. the DCD is not okay. Power LED any device power is off. green power is okay. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 54 GS10/GS15, Operation 3.4.2 GS15 Devices fitting into Digital cellular phones fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrument the GS15 GNSS Digital cellular phone Device instrument Telit UC864-G SLG1 CINTERION MC75i SLG2 CDMA Telit CC864-DUAL (US) SLC1 Radios fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrument...
Page 55 Turn over the GS15 to gain access to the slot-in-device compartment. Loosen the screws of the compartment cover with the supplied Allen key. Remove the compartment cover. Attach the slot-in-device to the compartment cover. Insert the compartment cover into the compartment (port P3). GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 56 GS10/GS15, Operation Step Description Tighten the screws. All screws have to be tightened to ensure that the instrument is waterproof. Insert and remove a SIM card step-by-step GS_098 Step Description The SIM card is inserted into a slot on the side of the SLG1/SLG2.
Page 57 Each slot-in-device for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indi- cators on the bottom side. They indicate the basic device status. Diagram a b c d a) Mode LED, available for Satelline 3AS b) Data transfer LED c) Signal strength LED d) Power LED GS_097 GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 58 GS10/GS15, Operation Description of the LEDs IF the THEN Mode LED SLR1, SLR2 with the device is in the program- Satelline 3AS ming mode controlled from the PC via cable. Data any device data is not being transferred. transfer flashing green data is being transferred.
Page 59 GPRS PDP context activated. long break red: long flash, Packet switched data transfer is short break in progress. device is off. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 60 GS10/GS15, Operation IF the THEN SLG2 with CINTE- call is in progress. RION MC75i red: long flash, no SIM card inserted, no PIN long break entered or network search, user authentication or network login in progress. red: short flash, logged on to network, no call in long break progress.
Page 61 Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving instrument. flashing red the communication link, Data Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving instrument, but signal is weak. the DCD is not okay. Power LED any device power is off. green power is okay. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 62: Led Indicators On Gs10/Gs15
GS10/GS15, Operation LED Indicators on GS10/GS15 LED indicators Description The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument status. Diagram GS10 GS15 GS_091 GS_09 GS_091 a) Bluetooth LED b) Storage LED c) Position LED d) Power LEDs...
Page 63 Bluetooth is connecting. blue Bluetooth has connected. Storage LED no SD card is inserted or GS10/GS15 is switched off. green SD card is inserted but no raw data is being logged. flashing green raw data is being logged.
Page 64 RTK position is available. Power LED battery is not connected, flat or GS10/GS15 is (active switched off. battery green power is 40% - 100%. yellow power is 20% - 40%.
Page 65 RTK Base LED off GS10/GS15 is in RTK rover mode or GS10/GS15 is switched off. green GS10/GS15 is in RTK base mode. No RTK data is being passed to the RX/TX interface of the communication device. GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 66 GS10/GS15 is in RTK base mode. Data is being passed to the RX/TX interface of the communi- cation device. *1 The battery, which currently powers the GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument. *2 Other batteries, which are inserted or connected but are not currently power the GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument.
Page 67: Guidelines For Correct Results With Gnss Surveys
For static surveys, the antenna must be kept perfectly steady throughout the whole static surveys occupation of a point. Place the antenna on a tripod or pillar. Centred and Centre and level the antenna precisely over the marker. levelled antenna GS10/GS15, Operation...
Page 68: Care And Transport
Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. 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 equiva- lent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport...
Page 69: Storage
Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use. • A storage temperature range of -20°C to +30°C/-4°F to 86°F in a dry environ- ment is recommended to minimise self-discharging of the battery. GS10/GS15, Care and Transport...
Page 70: Cleaning And Drying
GS10/GS15, Care and Transport Cleaning and Drying Product and • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth accessories with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer components.
Page 71: Safety Directions
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. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 72: Intended Use
GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Intended Use Permitted use • Computing with software. • Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques. • Recording GNSS and point related data. • Data communication with external appliances. • Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code...
Page 73 Use after misappropriation. • Use of products with recognisable damages or defects. • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems. • Inadequate safeguards at the working site, for example when measuring on roads. •...
Page 74: Limits Of Use
GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 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.
Page 75: Responsibilities
Manufacturers The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are respon- of non Leica sible for developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their...
Page 76 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Warning The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.
Page 77: Hazards Of Use
Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 78 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 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 During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental condi- tions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Page 79 Precautions: Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer regarding field use with Leica Geosystems products. 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.
Page 80 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Precautions: • Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being struck by lightning. • Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not use the product directly under or close to power lines.
Page 81 Protection is as described for non-metallic structures, but the air terminals can be connected directly to the conducting structure without the need for down conductors. Air terminal arrangement, plan view a) Antenna b) Support structure c) Air terminal GS_039 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 82 Metallic mast e) Connection to earth GS_040 Warning Using a battery charger not recommended by Leica Geosystems can destroy the batteries. This can cause fire or explosions. Precautions: Only use chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems to charge the batteries.
Page 83 Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects. Warning Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence, vibration or airstream. This may result in accident and physical injury. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 84 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Precautions: Attach the external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured additionally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely.
Page 85 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 dealer. Warning Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 86: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc
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, two-way radios, non-standard cables or external batteries.
Page 87 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in 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.
Page 88 Precautions: 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 can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected. •...
Page 89: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U
Increase the separation between the equipment and the instrument. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the instrument is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 90 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling GS10 Type: ... S.No.: ..
Page 91 ....Manufactured: ..Made in Switzerland IC: ..- ..GS_095 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
Page 92 GS10/GS15, Safety Directions Labelling internal This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation battery GEB211, is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device GEB212 must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 93: Technical Data
Technical Data GS10/GS15 Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Instrument SmartTrack+ technology Satellite reception Triple frequency GS10/GS15: Up to 16 channels continuous tracking on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS); Instrument up to 14 channels continuous tracking on L1 and L2 (GLONASS);...
Page 94 GS10/GS15, Technical Data Supported codes and phases Type GS10/GS15 Carrier phase, C/A- Carrier phase, C Carrier phase, code code code (L2C) and P2- code GLONASS Type GS10/GS15 Carrier phase, C/A-code Carrier phase, P2-code Galileo Type Alt-BOC GS10/GS15 Carrier phase, Carrier phase,...
Page 95 Up to 16 simultaneously on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) + up to 14 Satellites tracked simultaneously on L1 and L2 (GLONASS) + up to 14 simultane- ously on E1, E5a, E5b and Alt-BOC (Galileo) + up to four SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN) GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 96: Accuracy
GS10/GS15, Technical Data 6.1.2 Accuracy Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The following accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using LGO and on real-time measurements.
Page 97 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm Differential phase Static Kinematic in real-time Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 98: Technical Data
GS10/GS15, Technical Data 6.1.3 Technical Data Dimensions The dimensions are given for the housing without the sockets. Type Length [m] Width [m] Thickness [m] GS10 0.212 0.166 0.079 Type Height [m] Diameter [m] GS15 0.198 0.196 Weight Instrument weights without battery and radio:...
Page 99 12800 h data logging at 60 s rate • 1440000 real-time points with codes Power consumption: GS10/GS15, radio excluded: 3.2 W typically, 270 mA Power External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV71 car battery cable to a 12 V car battery), voltage range 10.5 V-28 V DC...
Page 100 GEB171: 9.0 Ah Operating times The given operating times are valid for • GS10: instrument plus antenna; two fully charged GEB221 batteries. • GS15: instrument; two fully charged GEB212 batteries. • room temperature. Operating times will be shorter when working in cold weather.
Page 101 Siemens MC75 14 h continuously (GFU24) Rover (GS15) Telit UC864-G (SLG1) 7.5 h continuously Electrical data Type GS15 Voltage Current Frequency GPS L1 1575.42 MHz GPS L2 1227.60 MHz GPS L5 1176.45 MHz GLONASS L1 1602.5625 MHz-1611.5 MHz GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 102 GS10/GS15, Technical Data Type GS15 GLONASS L2 1246.4375 MHz-1254.3 MHz Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz Galileo Alt-BOC 1191.795 MHz Gain Typically 27 dBi Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
Page 103 All instruments IP67 (IEC 60529) Dust tight Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Humidity Type Protection All instruments Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter- acted by periodically drying out the instrument. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 104: Antennas Technical Data
The antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a descrip- tion and the intended use of the individual antennas. Type Description AS05 L1 SmartTrack+ antenna with With GS05, GS06 or GS10. built-in ground plane. AS10 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, With GS10. Compass SmartTrack+ antenna with built-in ground plane.
Page 105 Type Description AR25 Dorne & Margolin GPS, With GS10 where higher precision GLONASS, Galileo, Compass is required. antenna element with gold For example static surveys of long anodised choke ring ground baselines, tectonic plate moni- plane. Optional protective toring and base stations.
Page 106 GS10/GS15, Technical Data Electrical data Type AS05 AS10 AT504GG AR25 Voltage 4.5 V to 4.5 V to 18 V DC 4.5 V to 3.3 V to 18 V DC 18 V DC 12 V DC Current 35 mA typical 35 mA typical...
Page 107 Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b. Environmental Temperature specifications Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C] AS05/AS10 -40 to +70 -55 to +85 AT504GG -40 to +70 -40 to +70 AR25 -55 to +85 -55 to +90 GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 108 GS10/GS15, Technical Data Protection against water, dust and sand Type Protection All antennas IP67 (IEC 60529) Dust tight Protected against water jets Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion Humidity Type Protection All antennas Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter- acted by periodically drying out the antenna.
Page 109: Conformity To National Regulations
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS10 is in compliance to national with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive regulations 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 110 GS10/GS15, Technical Data Frequency band Type Frequency band [MHz] GS10 1176.45 1191.795 1207.14 1227.60 1246.4375 - 1254.3 1575.42 1602.4375 - 1611.5 Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 Output power Type Output power [mW] GNSS Receive only Bluetooth...
Page 111 Antenna Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency band [MHz] GNSS External GNSS antenna element (receive only) Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 112: Gs15
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS15 is in compliance to national with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive regulations 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 113 Frequency band [MHz] Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 Output power Type Output power [mW] GNSS Receive only Bluetooth Antenna Type Antenna Gain [dBi] Connector Frequency band [MHz] GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only) Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 114: Gfu24, Siemens Mc75
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU24 is in compliance with the to national essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. regulations The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 115 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 116: Gfu19 (Us), Gfu25 (Can) Cdma Multitech Mtmmc-C
GS10/GS15, Technical Data 6.3.4 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-C Conformity • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) to national • The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the regulations FCC part 15, 22 and 24 has to be approved prior to use and operation.
Page 117 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 118: Slr1, Slr2, Satel Satelline-3As
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR1, SLR2 is in compli- to national ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive regulations 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 119 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 120: Slr3-1, Slr3-2, Pacific Crest Adl
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR3-1, SLR3-2 is in to national compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of regulations Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 121 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 122: Slg1, Telit Uc864-G
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG1 is in compliance with the to national essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. regulations The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 123 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 124: Slg2, Cinterion Mc75I
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) Conformity • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG2 is in compliance with the to national essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. regulations The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Page 125 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 126: Slc1 (Us) Cdma Telit Cc864-Dual
GS10/GS15, Technical Data 6.3.9 SLC1 (US) CDMA Telit CC864-DUAL Conformity • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) to national • The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the regulations FCC part 15, 22 and 24 has to be approved prior to use and operation.
Page 127 The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
Page 128: International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement
Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copy- right 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.
Page 129 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. Installa- tion 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.
Page 130 Pin Assignments and Sockets GS10 Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the GS10 ports. In this chapter, the pin assignments and sockets for the ports of the GS10 are explained. Ports at the instrument front panel...
Page 131 In or out USB_D- USB data line In or out Signal ground RS232, receive data PIN_001 RS232, transmit data Identification pin In or out Power input, 10.5 V-28 V TRM_ON/USB_ID RS232, general-purpose signal In or out GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
Page 132 GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets Pin assignments Signal Name Function Direction for port P2, and RS232, ready to send port P3 RS232, clear to send Signal ground RS232, receive data RS232, transmit data PIN_003 Identification pin GPIO RS232, configurable function...
Page 133 Port P1 LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLN Sockets Port P2 and port P3: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLNP Port PWR: LEMO-1, 5 pin, LEMO HMG.1B.305.CLNP GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
Page 134 GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets GS15 Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the GS15 ports. In this chapter, the pin assignments and sockets for the ports of the GS15 are explained. Ports at the instrument underside...
Page 135 TRM_ON/USB_ID RS232, general-purpose signal In or out Pin assignments Signal Name Function Direction for port P2 RS232, ready to send RS232, clear to send Signal ground RS232, receive data PIN_003 RS232, transmit data Identification pin GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
Page 136 GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets Signal Name Function Direction GPIO RS232, configurable function In or out +12 V 12 V power supply out Pin assignments Signal Name Function Direction for port P3 4 V power supply in 2 3 4 5 6 7...
Page 137 General-purpose signal In or out Not used Antenna port, radio to antenna Port 1: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLN Sockets Port 2: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLNP Port 3: 15 pin RS232:RS232, 15 pin, DE15 GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
Page 138: Index
Charging, first-time use ......... 37 Detach ............47 Operation, Discharging ........37 Connector, antennas .........105 Battery Change in GS10 ..........38 Change in GS15 ..........40 Data recording External, instrument ........100 Leica GNSS raw data ........99 For internal power supply ......15 RINEX .............99...
Page 139 FCC Statement ............ 89 Flashing LED on clip-on-housing ......52 Firmware for GS10 and GS15 ......13 Flashing LED on slot-in device ... 59, 59, 60, 60 Language software for GS10 and GS15 ..13 Frequency band GS10 GFU19, MultiTech MTMMC-C ......116 Configure base mode ........35...
Page 140 GEB221 ............91 Technical data ..........93 GS10 ..............90 GS15 ..............91 Indicators, LED Clip-on-housing ..........50 GS10 ............. 62 Clip-on-housing, description ......51 GS15 ............. 62 Slot-in-device ..........57 Indicators, LED for clip-on-housing ..... 50 Slot-in-device, description ......58 Indicators, LED for slot-in-device ......57...
Page 141 SLR3-1, technical data ........120 SLR3-2, technical data ........120 PC card drive on office computer ......17 NiCd battery ............. 100 Pin Assginment ..........130 Position LED on GS10 ..........62 Operating times LED on GS15 ..........62 GS10 ............100 Power LED GS15 ............100 GS10 ..............62...
Page 142 Slot-in-device ..........55 Memory device ..........17 Responsibilities ........... 75 Remove ............42, 44 RTK Base Siemens MC75 Configure on GS10 ......... 35 GFU24, technical data ........114 Configure on GS15 ......... 35 SIM card LED on GS10 ..........62 Insert ............49, 56 LED on GS15 ..........
Page 143 GS15 ............. 62 Temperature range Status, device ..........50, 57 Product, drying ..........70 Storage Temperature, charging internal battery ....37 LED on GS10 ..........62 Time, operating ..........100 LED on GS15 ..........62 Uninterruptible Power Supply ......16 Telit CC864-DUAL Upload software ..........14 SLC1, technical data ........
Page 144 GS10/GS15, Index User Manual Validity of ............4 Web server ............11 Weight Antennas ............. 105 Instrument ............. 98 Windows Mobile Device Center ......26...
Page 145 GS10/GS15, Index...
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