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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Leica GS10/GS15 User Manual Version 8.0 English...
  • Page 2 Product The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Identification Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ®...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery for GS15 Working with the Memory Device Working with the RTK Device 4.4.1 GS10 4.4.2 GS15 LED Indicators on GS10/GS15 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying GS10/GS15, Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 GFU29, Cinterion PXS8 6.3.6 GFU30, SATEL Satelline M3-TR4 6.3.7 SLR5, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1 6.3.8 SLR6, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR4 6.3.9 SLG1, Telit UC864-G 6.3.10 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets GS10 GS15 GS10/GS15, Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Safety Directions

     Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...

  • Page 7: Definition Of Use

    Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in DANGER hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...

  • Page 8: Responsibilities

    • To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe. • To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g.
  • Page 9 • If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period, protect your product additionally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables, for example, instrument - antenna. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
  • Page 10 High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause WARNING leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries. Precautions: Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...
  • Page 11 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 distributor. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod- WARNING ucts. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...

  • Page 12: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    WARNING 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. There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is...

  • Page 13: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance WARNING could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 14: Ices-003 Statement, Applicable In Canada

    GEB212 005044_001 Labelling internal battery GEB222 005043_001 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. GS10/GS15, Safety Directions...

  • Page 15: Description Of The System

    The software can be uploaded using the Leica Web server application or myWorld@Leica Geosystems.  Ensure that a Leica SD card is inserted into the GS instrument before starting the upload. Refer to "4.3 Working with the Memory Device". GS10/GS15, Description of the System...

  • Page 16: Power Concept

    Available capacity: 1 GB.  While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends to only use Leica SD cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a non-Leica card. ...

  • Page 17: Container Contents

    Tribrach k) Manual & USB documentation card l) External battery m) Additional foam inlay piece (to be used with GS10 only) n) GS10 with radio modem attached or GS10 with additional foam inlay piece GS10/GS15, Description of the System...
  • Page 18 GHT58 tripod bracket for GFU j) GAD32 telescopic rod and GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas k) GAD33 arm 15 cm l) CS35 tablet or CS20 field controller with GHT66 holder or CS15 field controller with GHT62 holder GS10/GS15, Description of the System...
  • Page 19 CS15 field controller with GHT62 holder or CS20 field controller with GHT66 holder or CS35 tablet i) Height hook j) Cables k) GDC221 car adapter l) RTK phone or radio modem for GS15 m) SD cards n) Stylus o) GAD34 arm 3 cm p) TNC QN-adapter...
  • Page 20 GFU RTK modem d) GAD32 telescopic rod e) GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas f) GEB212 or GEB311 batteries g) GRT146 or GRT247 carrier h) GAD33 arm i) GHT58 tripod bracket for GFU j) External battery GS10/GS15, Description of the System...

  • Page 21: Instrument Components

    LEMO port P2 h) Battery compartment 1 with SD card slot i) Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP) 0012208_001  A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to the field controller. GS10/GS15, Description of the System...

  • Page 22: User Interface

     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. If the GS10/GS15 is in: •...
  • Page 23 • rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connec- tion: 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: Operating Principles

    (ON/OFF button, function button) or by the field controller. Operation by buttons The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument is operated by pressing its buttons. Refer to "3.1 Keyboard" for a detailed description of the buttons and their function. Operation by field controller The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument is operated by the field controller using the Leica SmartWorx Viva/Leica Captivate software.

  • Page 25: Operation

    If the instrument is left in the container during use in high temperatures, the lid should be left open. Refer to the User Manual for operating and storage temperatures.  Use an external battery such as GEB371 to ensure operation for a full day. GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 26 GS10 instrument f) 1.2 m antenna cable g) Tripod h) SD card i) CompactFlash card j) CS15 field controller k) GEB212 battery l) CS20 field controller m) GEB331 batteries n) GEB222 batteries o) CS35 tablet p) USB stick GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 27 Equipment setup - GS15 0012251_001 a) GS15 instrument b) SD card c) GEB212 batteries d) GRT247 carrier e) Tribrach f) Height hook g) Tripod h) GHT61 hand strap i) CompactFlash card j) Utility hook k) CS20 field controller l) GEB331 batteries...
  • Page 28 Insert the data storage device and carrier. the batteries into the GS15. Check that the tribrach is still level. Screw the GS15 onto the carrier. Insert the batteries into the instru- Check that the tribrach is still level. ment. Insert the SD card into the instru- Insert the data storage device and ment.

  • Page 29: Setting Up As A Real-Time Base

    GNSS antenna. The GS10/GS15 instrument can be programmed with the field controller before use which can then be omitted from the setup. The connection between GS15 and the field controller is made via Bluetooth.  • The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting. If using stub and adapter, procedures can vary slightly.
  • Page 30 CompactFlash card l) CS15 field controller m) GEB212 battery n) CS20 field controller o) GEB331 battery p) 1.2 m antenna cable (radio housing/radio antenna) q) GFU RTK modem r) GEB222 batteries s) CS35 tablet t) USB stick GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 31 Equipment setup - GS15 002326_004 a) GS15 instrument with RTK slot-in device b) SD card c) GEB212 batteries d) GRT247 carrier e) Tribrach f) Height hook g) Tripod h) GAD109 QN-TNC adapter i) Hand strap j) CompactFlash card k) Utility hook...
  • Page 32 2 s to switch on the instrument. Insert the data storage device and the Screw the GS15 onto the carrier. batteries into the instrument. Connect the instrument to the GNSS Check that the tribrach is still level.

  • Page 33: Setting Up As A Real-Time Rover

    GNSS antenna, radio antenna and field controller. The cables coming from the backpack can be disconnected when an obstacle such as a fence has to be crossed. The field controller is fixed to the pole with the GHT62. Connection between the GS15 instrument and the field controller is made through Bluetooth.
  • Page 34 GAD34 arm 3 cm r) Telescopic rod s) Backpack t) 1.2 m antenna cable (radio housing - radio antenna) u) 1.8 m, field controller to GS10 cable v) GFU RTK modem w) GEB222 batteries x) GS10 instrument GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 35 Equipment setup - GS15 002325_003 a) SD card b) GEB212 batteries c) GS15 instrument d) RTK slot-in device e) Pole f) CompactFlash card g) SD card h) CS15 field controller i) GEB212 battery j) GHT62 holder k) GHT63 pole clamp...
  • Page 36 Press ON/OFF button on the field controller to switch on. Proceed with step 5. for GS10 and with step 24. for GS15. Screw the GNSS antenna to the top of the pole. Insert the data storage device and the batteries into the instrument.

  • Page 37: Using The Backpack

    GS_105 Hip belt The hip belt • transfers most of the weight from the shoulders to the hips when prop- erly adjusted. • contains velcro attachments through which cables can be passed. GS_102 GS10/GS15, Operation...

  • Page 38: Fixing The Field Controller To A Holder And Pole

    The GHT66 holder consists of the following components: GHT66 Holder GHT63 clamp a) Plastic sleeve b) Pole clamp c) Clamp bolt GHT66 holder d) Locking pin e) Top clip f) Mounting plate g) Bottom clip h) Tightening screw i) Mounting arm 008545_001 GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 39 Unlock the locking pin by pushing the locking pin to the left of the mounting Pole Step-by-step plate. Place your palm over the top of the field controller. While in this position, lift the top of the field controller from the holder. 008551_001 GS10/GS15, Operation...

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Windows Mobile Device Center for PCs with Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 oper- ating system is the synchronization software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. WMDC enables a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC to communicate. Leica USB drivers support Windows 7, Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 10 operating systems. Cables...
  • Page 41 Start the PC. Run the Setup_Leica_USB_XXbit.exe to install the drivers necessary for Leica devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the operating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files following: • Setup_Leica_USB_32bit.exe •...
  • Page 42 Step Description The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica GS, TS/TM/MS, CS and GR USB drivers window appears.  Ensure that all Leica devices are disconnected from your PC before you continue! Next>. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Web Server

    • Accessing the Web server Configuring the PC’s Bluetooth device Step Description Start your PC. Activate the Bluetooth device of your PC. Go StartSettingsNetwork Connections. Double-click Bluetooth from the LAN or High-Speed Internet device list. The Bluetooth Properties windows is started. GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 44 Instead of connecting to your PC, you can connect your GS GNSS instrument to the field controller. In this case, turn on the field controller, start Leica SmartWorx Viva/Leica Captivate and establish a Bluetooth connection to the GS GNSS instrument.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Instrument

    The RTK base LED flashes yellow for 2 s. and no posi- tion is avail- able in rover mode No action.  The GS has to be switched to base mode first. Refer to "Switching to a real-time base". GS10/GS15, Operation...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Battery For Gs15

    4.2.3 Battery for GS15 Change Battery Step-by-Step (GS15) 008649_002 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 direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.

  • Page 48: Working With The Memory Device

    To remove the card, open the cover of battery compartment A. Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot. Remove the SD card. Close the cover of battery compartment A and tighten the screw. GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 49 Insert and Remove an SD Card into GS15 Step-by-Step 008652_002 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 50: Working With The Rtk Device

    Slide the clip-on-housing away from the instrument front panel until the connector is unplugged from port P2 or port P3. GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 51 Each clip-on-housing for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indicators on the bottom side. They indicate the basic device status. Diagram a) Mode LED, available for Satel radios b) Data transfer LED c) Signal strength LED d) Power LED GS_088 GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 52 GFU29 with LED has not been activated by Cinterion PXS8 the GS10/GS15. 500 ms on and network searching or limited 500 ms off GSM/UMTS service due to missing SIM or PIN. Flashing every 4 s registered to network, but no data transfer in progress.

  • Page 53: Gs15

    008653_002 Step Description  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).
  • Page 54 Mode LED SLR5 with the device is in the programming Satelline M3-TR1 mode controlled from the PC via cable. SLR6 with Satelline M3-TR4 Data any device data is not being transferred. transfer flashing green data is being transferred. GS10/GS15, Operation...
  • Page 55 SLR6 with Satelline M3-TR4 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 56: Led Indicators On Gs10/Gs15

    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 57: Guidelines For Correct Results With Gnss Surveys

    RTK Rover GS10/GS15 is in RTK base mode or GS10/GS15 is switched off. green GS10/GS15 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device. flashing green GS10/GS15 is in rover mode. RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device.

  • Page 58: Care And Transport

    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 equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must...

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Drying

    Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. Connectors with Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap. dust caps GS10/GS15, Care and Transport...

  • Page 60: Technical Data

    Technical Data GS10/GS15 Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Satellite reception Multi-frequency  Instrument Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number channels of 555 channels is allocated. Supported signals System Signal L1 C/A, L2P, L2C, L5 GLONASS...

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    1.34/2.95 Recording Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the SD card. 1 GB is sufficient for over 1 year of raw data logging based on logging every 15 s from an average of 15 satellites.
  • Page 62 Protected against continuous immersion in water Tested for 2 h in 1.40 m depth Humidity Type Protection All instruments Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instrument. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...

  • Page 63: Antennas Technical Data

    Diameter 17.0 cm 24.0 cm 32.0 cm 38.0 cm Connector AS05/AS10/AR10: TNC female AR20/AR25: N female Mounting All antennas: 5/8" Whitworth Weight AS05/AS10: 0.4 kg AR10: 1.1 kg AR20: 5.9 kg AR25: 7.6 kg, radome 1.1 kg GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
  • Page 64 29 dBi 29 dBi 29 dBi 40 dBi Noise Figure < 2 dBi < 2 dBi < 2 dBi < 2 dBi < 1.2 dBi max (typically)  Galileo AltBOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b. GS10/GS15, Technical Data...
  • Page 65 Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counter- acted by periodically drying out the antenna. Cable length Separation distance to antenna Supplied cable Optional cable from instrument ... lengths [m] lengths [m] GS10/GS25 AS05/AS10/ AR10/AR20/AR25 GS10/GS15, Technical Data...

  • Page 66: Conformity To National Regulations

    • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS10 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica- geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 67: Gs15

    • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS15 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica- geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 68: Gfu27, Satel Satelline M3-Tr1

    • FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GFU27 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 69: Gfu28, Telit Uc864-G

    • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU28 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 70: Gfu29, Cinterion Pxs8

    • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU29 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 71: Gfu30, Satel Satelline M3-Tr4

    • FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GFU30 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 72: Slr5, Satel Satelline M3-Tr1

    Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) National • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR5 is in compliance with Regulations the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 73: Slr6, Satel Satelline M3-Tr4

    Conformity to • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) National • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR6 is in compliance with Regulations the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 74: Slg1, Telit Uc864-G

    • FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 75: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor- tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord- ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.

  • Page 76: Software Licence Agreement

    Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright 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 77: Appendix A Pin Assignments And Sockets

    +12 V 12 V power supply out Pin assignments for Signal Name Function Direction port PWR PWR1 Power input, 11 V-28 V Identification pin Signal ground PWR2 Power input, 11 V-28 V PIN_004 Identification pin GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...

  • Page 78: Gs15

    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 under- side a) QN-connector b) Port 2...
  • Page 79 USB data line (+) In or out USB- USB data line (-) In or out Signal and chassis ground Identification pin In or out GPIO General-purpose signal In or out Not used Antenna port, radio to antenna GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
  • Page 80 772916-8.0.0en Original text Printed in Switzerland © 2016 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse CH-9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone +41 71 727 31 31 www.leica-geosystems.com...

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