Leica GR10/GR25 User Manual Version 4.0 English...
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The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. tion Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it.
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View the service history of your products in Leica Geosystems Service Centers and detailed information on the services performed on your products. For your products that are currently in Leica Geosystems Service Centers view the current service status and the expected end date of service.
Instrument Components Operation Software Power Supply Installation Before Installation Installation Options GR10 User Interface LED Indicators on GR10 Keyboard USB and SD Card Cover GR25 User Interface LED Indicators on GR25 Keyboard and Display USB and SD Card Cover Equipment Setup...
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SLG1-2, Telit 3G GSM/GPRS/UMTS 9.3.7 SLG2-2, CINTERION MC75i 9.3.8 SLR1-2, SATEL SATELLINE-TA11 9.3.9 SLR5-1, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1 Software Licence Agreement Appendix A Directory Structure of the Memory Device Appendix B Pin Assignments and Sockets GR10 GR25 GR10/GR25, Table of Contents...
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
• 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.
Precautions: When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position. Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
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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. GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
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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. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod- WARNING ucts. GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs Precautions: Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products. The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions. If unit becomes WARNING wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock.
Only charge the battery in well-ventilated areas because it can produce explosive gases. Connect the battery to the battery charger only when the charger is turned off. Fire, smoking, and sparking near the battery are not allowed. GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
Lightning may ignore every defence man can conceive. A systematic hazard mitigation approach to lightning safety is a prudent course of action. The warranty of the receiver does not apply to, and Leica Geosystems is not respon- sible for defects, malfunctioning or performance issues resulting from: •...
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Local equipotential bonding Surge arrester l) Low voltage power supply system m) IT system n) Steel reinforcement o) Foundation earth electrode p) Ventilation q) Spatial shield r) Terminal device s) Air-termination system t) Down conductor system GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
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Lightning Protec- Leica Geosystems recommends installing a Lightning Protection System (LPS) at tion Systems continuously operating reference stations. An LPS consists of an external and an internal system. External system Component Example Purpose Air termination system Lightning rods Interception of direct strikes...
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• Triggering an early streamer of ionised air. The streamer intercepts lightning discharges for the safe passage to a low impedance down-conductor. Leica customers reported successful application using products from: • Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd (www.lpi.com.au) GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
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A Passive Lightning Protection (PLP) System and an ALP are similar. Protection System The PLP System has no detection (preventive measures) or triggers for an early streamer. Leica customers reported successful application using products from: • Huber and Suhner (www.hubersuhner.com) • Polyphaser (www.protectiongroup.com) Down conductor...
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...
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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. • Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists.
• 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.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 004729_001 GR10/GR25, Safety Directions...
• Multiple data storage formats including MDB, RINEX and Hatanaka. • Supports high capacity storage up to 32 GB and intelligent Smart clean-up. • Multiple data output formats including Leica, Leica 4G, RTCM 2.x,3.x, LB2, BINEX, CMR, CMR+. • Modern, user friendly Web interface GUI, available in different languages.
GNSS Reference Station Components Component over- The following diagram shows a variety of reference station setups and the most view common accessories that can be used with a GR10/GR25. GR10_004 a) Radio/GSM antenna b) Antenna bracket o) GNSS antenna, AS10...
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GR10_021 a) SD card b) Antenna cable c) GNSS Antenna d) Computer running Web interface or Leica GNSS Spider e) Ethernet or USB cable f) GR10/GR25 g) Power supply The instrument can be operated without the SD card but only data streaming will be possible.
Accessories Additional equipment such as cables, antennas and power supply required for a complete reference station installation are delivered with the GR10/GR25 when ordered. For an overview of a typical reference station installation and the accessories that can be used with the instrument go to "Component overview".
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PPS port k) Serial and Event in port (P2) l) Serial port (P1) m) Ruggedised Ethernet port n) External oscillator port o) Power port p) Communication Slot-in port Antenna (P3) q) Communication Slot-in port (P3) GR10/GR25, Description of the System...
• pressing its buttons • the web interface • Leica GNSS Spider software • or with the Leica Binary 2 (LB2) interface. Contact your Leica Geosystems repre- sentative for information on LB2 documentation. The instrument is delivered with default settings which cover the needs of the typical user.
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Leica GNSS Spider. If such settings are configured in the Web interface, and then an Upload Settings or Start is done from Leica GNSS Spider, the settings are overwritten. In this case use the Web interface exclusively for settings that are not available in Leica GNSS Spider.
Refer to the "GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for further information. Leica GNSS Spider can also be used to install the firm- ware. Loading the firmware to the SD card and installing it on the instrument is done in one step when using GNSS Spider.
GEB171 battery. When using the GR10 for permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in a main power failure. The GR25 has a built-in battery and charger that can act as a short term Uninterrupt- ible Power Supply.
When using the wireless slot in device port with any slot in radio/GSM/3G/CDMA slot in device port module it is recommended to use an antenna extension cable and mounting bracket to correctly position the antenna vertically, and away from the Bluetooth/WLAN antenna, as shown in the following installation options. GR10/GR25, Installation...
19 inch IT rack. a) Radio/GSM antenna b) Antenna bracket c) Radio/ GSM antenna cable d) Rack mount kit e) GR10/GR25 f) Rack mount kit GR10_016 If space in the rack is limited, then the rubber bumpers on the instrument can be removed.
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Free Standing / The instrument is designed to allow stable free standing installation and stacking for Stacking easy configuration of multiple receivers. GR10_018 When stacking multiple instruments on top of each other, the rubber bumpers must be on. GR10/GR25, Installation...
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Tripod The instrument has a built-in Tripod mount to allow attachment to all Leica Geosys- tems Tripods. a) AR10/AS10(shown) b) GNSS antenna carrier with 5/8 inch screw c) Tribrach d) Tripod e) Antenna cable f) GR10/GR25 GR10_019 When using the instrument on a tripod, the rubber bumpers must be on.
GR10 User Interface LED Indicators on GR10 LED indicators Description The GR10 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument status. Diagram a) Power LED b) SD card LED c) Raw data logging LED d) RT out data stream LED...
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Position LED The instrument is switched off. flashing The instrument is tracking satellites but no position green is available. green A navigated position is available. No satellites are tracked and no navigated position is available. GR10/GR25, GR10 User Interface...
Button Function ON/OFF If GR10 already off: Turns on GR10 when held for 2 s. If GR10 already on: Turns off GR10 when held for 2 s. Hold the ON/OFF button for 10 s, to force the instrument to turn off. Instru- ment settings and some data can be lost when using this method.
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This action will delete all almanac and ephemeris information and the instrument will take a few minutes to restart tracking satellites. After the measurement engine has been initialised, the LED and instrument functionality goes back to general behaviour. GR10/GR25, GR10 User Interface...
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After the SD card format is completed, the LED and instrument functionality goes back to general behaviour. Exit combined button functionality • Use the buttons functionality as described above. • To return to normal instrument functionality, press the Function button until all LEDs stop flashing. GR10/GR25, GR10 User Interface...
USB client port The USB client port can be used to: • connect the GR10 to a computer and access the GR10 Web interface and FTP server. • connect the GR10 to a CS10/CS15 field controller and access the GR10 Web inter- face.
Recommended user action: Check and reat- tach the battery. If the problem does not disappear, please send the battery to Leica Geosystems Service. Charging is only indicated via LEDs when the instrument is turned off.
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Data is being streamed. Data streams are active but no data is streamed. Recommended user action: Check that data is tracked and a navigated position is avail- able. Check that the correct reference posi- tion is entered. GR10/GR25, GR25 User Interface...
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No Bluetooth wireless signal (not configured or no connection established). blue Bluetooth connection configured and connected. Please note the Bluetooth LED is only available on GR25 Bluetooth enabled versions. GR25 with WLAN do not support Bluetooth. GR10/GR25, GR25 User Interface...
For editable fields use the arrow buttons for scrolling Up/Down and selecting alphanumeric fields. Cancel button Button Function Cancel To exit pages without storing changes. Enter button Button Function Enter To select menu items, open new pages and select options. GR10/GR25, GR25 User Interface...
SD card. While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends only using Leica SD cards. Leica Geosystems is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a non-Leica card. ...
GR10_005 Step Description Plug the power cable/power supply into the GR10/GR25. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. For more information on how to work with the SD card, refer to "7.3 Working with the Memory Device". Turn on the GR10/GR25.
Description Start the computer. To connect the instrument to the local LAN supporting DHCP, plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the GR10/GR25. Turn on the GR10/GR25. Open a browser window on your computer. Type "GR*******" into the browsers address field, where ******* is the serial number of the instrument.
Description Start the computer. Connect the crossed Ethernet cable to the computer and the Ethernet port on the back of the GR10/GR25. Turn on the GR10/GR25. On the computer go Start / Control Panel / Network Connections. Select the Network connection used with the crossed Ethernet cable, right click and select Properties.
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Open a browser window and enter 192.168.0.3 to open the Web interface. Per default, the GR10/GR25 instrument is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP network. To use the default static IP address 192.168.0.3, reboot the GR10/GR25 once it is connected to the crossed Ethernet cable.
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For a field campaign setup, select Logging/Streaming and start or stop pre-configured data streams and logging sessions. Press Enter to store all changes. Refer to the "GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help) for further details on using the instrument. GR10/GR25, Equipment Setup...
32 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_32bit.exe b) 64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe c) Itanium 64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers window appears. Make sure all GR or Viva devices are disconnected from the computer.
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Run shortcut Configure GR connection which has been configured on the Windows desktop. There are two more shortcuts created for the Leica GS and CS. These shortcuts can be ignored, unless these devices are needed on this computer. Refer to the GS or CS User Manual for further informa- tion.
64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe c) Itanium 64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe Wait until the Mobile Device Center Driver Update is finished. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers window appears. Click Next>. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
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Run shortcut Configure GR connection which has been configured on the Windows desktop. There are two more shortcuts created for the Leica GS and CS. These shortcuts can be ignored, unless these devices are needed on this computer. Refer to the GS or CS User Manual for further informa- tion.
64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe c) Itanium 64 bit CPU: SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe Wait until the Mobile Device Center Driver Update is finished. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers window appears. Click Next>. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
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Run shortcut Configure GR connection which has been configured on the Windows desktop. There are two more shortcuts created for the Leica GS and CS. These shortcuts can be ignored, unless these devices are needed on this computer. Refer to the GS or CS User Manual for further informa- tion.
After logging in the first time you must create a new user account, including a new user name and password. The default user account can then be deleted. Refer to the GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help) for a step-by-step guide. Configure the instrument for all required settings. GR10/GR25, Equipment Setup...
After logging in the first time you must create a new user account, including a new user name and password. The default user account can then be deleted. Refer to the GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help) for a step-by-step guide. Configure the instrument for all required settings. GR10/GR25, Equipment Setup...
Which menu items are available is dependent on • the selected Access to Web interface level, and • the selected Web interface user level of the logged in user. GR10/GR25, Operation...
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Press the help menu to open the complete online help. Press to open context-sensitive help. Press to activate hints on the active Web interface page. Refer to the "GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for detailed infor- mation on the Web interface. GR10/GR25, Operation...
+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.
• When the GR25 is turned on, the battery charging status is indicated in the GR25 Web Interface. • When the GR25 is powered down, battery charging is indicated via the LEDs. For further information refer to "5.1 LED Indicators on GR25". GR10/GR25, Operation...
Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position. To remove the SD card, gently press inwards on the card to release it from the slot. Place the SD card/USB port cover back over the slot and tighten the cover screw. GR10/GR25, Operation...
Serial Devices Devices fitting into For an up to date list of supported GFU devices, please refer to the latest Spider Equip- a GFU housing ment list, or ask your local Leica Geosystems representative. Connecting a GFU device to a GR10/GR25...
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Each GFU housing 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) Warning LED, available for Satelline b) Data transfer LED c) Signal strength LED d) Power LED GR10_024 GR10/GR25, Operation...
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Cinterion PXS8 GSM module is shut down. 10 s power down are required to restart. green power is on GSM module is ready. any other device off power is off. green power is okay. GR10/GR25, Operation...
7.4.3 Slot-in Devices Devices fitting into Digital cellular phones fitting into the slot-in port (P3) the GR10/GR25 Digital cellular phone Device Telit 3G GSM/GPRS/UMTS SLG1-2 CINTERION MC75i GSM/GPRS/UMTS SLG2-2 Radios fitting into the slot-in port (P3) Radio Device Satelline TA11 (TX only)
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Take the SIM card holder out of the slot-in-device. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing up. Insert the SIM card holder into the SIM card slot, the chip facing the connec- tors inside the slot. GR10/GR25, Operation...
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Satelline M3- 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. GR10/GR25, Operation...
Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or equivalent 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 equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle.
Technical Data GR10/GR25 Technical Data 9.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Instrument tech- SmartTrack nology Satellite reception Multi-frequency, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and SBAS. Instrument chan- Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured for use, a maximum number nels of up to 120 channels is allocated.
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0.2mm rms/0.2mm rms. sion (irrespective whether AS off/on) Code (pseudorange) on L1/L2* 2cm rms/2cm rms. * L5/E1/E5a/E5b/Alt-BOC values are expected to be like L1. Final values will be deter- mined after initial operational capability (IOC) has been reached. GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
3 mm + 0.1 ppm 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm Note: The above values based on post processing using Leica Geo Office. Using specialist scientific software (Bernese) available from Leica Geosystems the following accuracies can be achieved is static post processing mode, even on very long base- lines: •...
With bumpers 22.0 20.0 Drill hole dimen- 115.3 sions for holder 007131_001 Weight GR10 weight: Type Weight [kg] Without bumpers 1.50 With bumpers 1.67 GR25 weight: Type Weight [kg] Without battery* 1.84 With battery* 2.29 * With bumpers GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
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Logging and streaming at 1 Hz, with power supply, 3.5 W 3.3 W antenna and ethernet connected GR10 Power consumption: 3.5 W typically, 24 V@150 mA GR25 Power consumption: 3.3 W typically, 24 V@140 mA External supply voltage:...
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+0.5 ppm maximum Wave shape: Sinusoidal Connector: MMCX female - 24QMA-50-2-3/133 On the GR10/GR25, remove the External oscillator port cover before connecting the cable. Internal Oscillator aligned to GPS time within 10 ns. Ethernet network All receivers interface IEEE Standards: 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet...
N-Type female, with TNC adapter supplied AR10: TNC female AS10: TNC female Mounting All antennas: 5/8" Whitworth Thread Weight AR25: 8.1 kg, radome 1.1 kg AR20 5.9 kg AT504 GG: 4.3 kg, radome 1.1 kg AR10: 1.1 kg AS10: 0.4 kg GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
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Storage temperatures in compliance with ISO9022-10-08, ISO9022-11-06 and MIL- STD-810G, Method 502.5-I, MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5-I 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 GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
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STD-810G Method 507.5-I The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the antenna. Cable length Instrument Antenna Available cable lengths for all antennas [m] GR10/GR25 All antennas 1.2, 2.8, 10, 30, 50 and 70 GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the products GR10, GR25, AR10, AR20, AR25, AS10 are 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.
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU24 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.
• 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. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.
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. GR10/GR25, Technical Data...
• 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. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG1-2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG2-2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR1-2 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.
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR5-1 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.
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.
Upload option files |—— Language Upload language files |—— Settings Upload system configuration Directory structure When accessing the GR10/GR25 via FTP, the folder structure is as follows: (via FTP access) |—— SD Card |—— DATA Storing raw data logging data |—— Session1* |——...
Pin Assignments and Sockets GR10 Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the GR10 ports. In this chapter, the pin assignments and sockets for the ports of the GR10 are explained. Ports on the instru- ment rear panel GR10_015...
RS232, clear to send Signal ground RS232, receive data PIN_003 RS232, transmit data Indentification pin In or out GPIO / EVT IN RS232, general purpose input/output In or out +12 V 12 V power supply out GR10/GR25, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
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Power input, 10.5 V-28 V PIN_004 Identification pin Sockets Port P1: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLN Port P2: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLN Port PWR: LEMO-1, 5 pin, LEMO HMG.1B.305.CLNP PPS: LEMO REN.OS.250.CTL OSC: MMCX female - 24QMA-50-2-3/133 GR10/GR25, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
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