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Leica GS14/GS16

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Version 4.0.1
English

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Leica GS14/GS16 User Manual Version 4.0.1 English...
  • Page 2 • microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Validity of this This manual applies to all models of the GS14/GS16 GNSS instrument. Where there are manual differences between the various instruments they are clearly described.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2.1 Operating Principles 4.2.2 Battery for GS14/GS16 Working with the Memory Device Working with the RTK Device LED Indicators on GS14/GS16 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying GS14/GS16, Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 Technical Data GS14/GS16 Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics GS14 6.1.2 Tracking Characteristics GS16 6.1.3 Accuracy 6.1.4 Technical Data Conformity to National Regulations 6.2.1 GS14/GS16 6.2.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets GS14/GS16, 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. GS14/GS16, 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. GS14/GS16, 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: Hazards Of Use

    Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may WARNING increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Precautions: Do not use the product in a thunderstorm. GS14/GS16, Safety Directions...
  • Page 10 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 conduc- tors. Air terminal arrangement, plan view a) Antenna b) Support structure c) Air terminal GS_039 GS14/GS16, Safety Directions...
  • Page 11 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. GS14/GS16, Safety Directions...
  • Page 12 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. GS14/GS16, Safety Directions...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Ices-003 Statement, Applicable In Canada

    Labelling GS16 Model: GS16 Equip. No.:12345678 Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 20XX, Made in Switzerland Power: 12V nominal / 700 mA max. Contains: FCC ID Q2331308 / 6850A-31308 QIPPHS8-P / 7830A-PHS8P 0012204_001 Labelling internal battery GEB212 005044_001 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 16: Description Of The System

    GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, dual frequency, SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and phase, real-time capable GS16 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, multi- frequency, SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and phase, real-time capable GS14/GS16, Description of the System...

  • Page 17: System Concept

    "4.3 Working with the Memory Device". 2.2.2 Power Concept General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended 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 18: Data Storage Concept

    2.2.3 Data Storage Concept Description Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the microSD card. Memory device microSD card: The GS14/GS16 GNSS instrument has a microSD card slot fitted as standard. A microSD card can be inserted and removed.

  • Page 19: Container Contents

    CS15 field controller with GHT62_only holder or CS20 field controller with GHT66 holder or CS35 tablet i) Height hook j) Cables k) GDC221 car adapter l) SD cards m) Stylus n) GAD34 arm 3 cm o) TNC QN-adapter p) Allen key and adjustment tool GS14/GS16, Description of the System...
  • Page 20 GAD108 arm c) GFU RTK modem d) GAD32 telescopic rod e) GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas f) GEB212 or GEB311 batteries g) GRT146 carrier h) GAD33 arm i) GHT58 tripod bracket for GFU j) External battery GS14/GS16, Description of the System...

  • Page 21: Instrument Components

    LEDs, ON/OFF button and Function button d) LEMO port, serial and USB e) Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP) 004107_002  A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to the field controller. GS14/GS16, Description of the System...

  • Page 22: User Interface

    The Storage, Position, RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs shine red, both Power and the Bluetooth LEDs shine yellow and then are turned off.  Function button All functions following described assume the GS14/GS16 is already on. Button Function Function Press and hold button for <1 s.
  • Page 23 • rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connec- tion: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s. The GS14/GS16 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 GS14/GS16 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 GS14/GS16 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. GS14/GS16, Operation...
  • Page 26 GRT146 carrier e) Tribrach f) Height hook g) Tripod h) GHT61 hand strap i) CompactFlash card j) Utility hook k) CS20 field controller l) GEB331 battery m) CS15 field controller n) GEB212 battery o) CS35 tablet p) USB stick GS14/GS16, Operation...
  • Page 27 Refer to the User Manual of the field controller. Insert the height hook into the carrier. Measure the antenna height using the height hook. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument for at least 2 s to switch on the instrument. GS14/GS16, Operation...

  • Page 28: Setting Up As A Real-Time Base

    Raw observation data can also be collected for post- processing. Description The GS14/GS16 instrument can be programmed with the field controller before use which can then be omitted from the setup. The connection between GS14/GS16 and the field controller is made via Bluetooth.
  • Page 29 GEV264 Y-cable j) GFU radio modem k) GEB371 external battery l) SD card m) CompactFlash card n) CS15 field controller o) GEB212 battery p) CS20 field controller q) GEB331 battery r) CS35 field controller s) USB stick GS14/GS16, Operation...
  • Page 30 Equipment setup - GS14/GS16 GSM/UMTS or GS14/GS16 UHF 004570_003 a) GS14/GS16 instrument with integrated GSM/UMTS modem or UHF (transmit) modem b) microSD card c) GEB212 battery d) GRT146 carrier e) Tribrach f) GAT1/GAT2 radio antenna g) GAD108 arm, for UHF use only...
  • Page 31 GS with external RTK device GS14/GS16 Screw the GS onto the carrier. Insert the data storage device and the batteries into the GS14/GS16. Check that the tribrach is still level. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument for at least 2 s to switch on the instrument.

  • Page 32: Setting Up As A Real-Time Rover

    Connections are made to the GNSS antenna, radio antenna and field controller. The field controller is fixed to the pole with the GHT62. Connection between the GS14/GS16 instrument and the field controller is made through Bluetooth.  • The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting. If using stub and adapter, procedures can vary slightly.
  • Page 33 CGR radio f) CS15 field controller g) GEB212 battery h) GHT62 holder i) GHT63 pole clamp j) CS20 field controller k) GEB331 battery l) GHT66 holder m) CS35 tablet n) USB stick o) GHT78 holder p) mircoSD card GS14/GS16, Operation...
  • Page 34 Equipment setup - GS14/GS16 UHF 005658_002 a) GS14/GS16 GNSS antenna with integrated UHF radio modem b) GAT1/GAT2 radio antenna c) GAD108 arm d) CompactFlash card e) SD card f) CS15 field controller g) GEB212 battery h) GHT62 holder i) GHT63 pole clamp...

  • Page 35: Fixing The Field Controller To A Holder And Pole

    Press ON/OFF button on the field controller to switch on. Insert the data storage device and the batteries into the GS14/GS16. Press ON/OFF button on the GS14/GS16 to switch on. Screw the GS14/GS16 to the top of the pole.
  • Page 36 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 GS14/GS16, Operation...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 Step Description Next>. The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish to exit the wizard. GS14/GS16, Operation...

  • Page 40: 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. GS14/GS16, Operation...
  • Page 41 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 42: 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 43: Working With The Memory Device

    008700_001 Step Description  Removing the microSD card while the GS14/GS16 is turned on can cause loss of data. Only remove the microSD card or unplug connecting cables when the GS14/GS16 is switched off.  The microSD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment of the instrument.

  • Page 44: Working With The Rtk Device

    Working with the RTK Device Devices Fitted into Depending on the GS14/GS16 model one or two of the following devices are inte- the GS14/GS16 grated: GNSS Instrument Type Device 2G GSM Cinterion BGS2-W 3.75G GSM/UMTS Cinterion PHS8-P/PHS8-J 3.75G GSM/UMTS Cinterion PXS8...

  • Page 45: Led Indicators On Gs14/Gs16

    LED Indicators on GS14/GS16 LED Indicators Description The GS14/GS16 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument status. Diagram a b c de f a) Bluetooth LED b) Storage LED c) Power LEDs d) Position LED...

  • Page 46: Guidelines For Correct Results With Gnss Surveys

    RTK Rover GS14/GS16 is in RTK base mode or GS14/GS16 is switched off. green GS14/GS16 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device. flashing green GS14/GS16 is in rover mode. RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 GS14/GS16, Care and Transport...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical Data GS14/GS16 Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics GS14 Satellite reception Dual frequency Supported signals System Signal L1 C/A, L2P, L2C GLONASS L1 C/A, L2P, L2C Galileo E1, E5b BeiDou B1, B2  Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 and L2 are fully independent with AS on or off.

  • Page 50: Accuracy

    0.93/2.04 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 51 13 V Capacity: 16.8 Ah Operating times The given operating times are valid for • GS14/GS16: instrument; one fully charged GEB212 battery. • room temperature. Operating times will be shorter when working in cold weather. Equipment Operating time Type Radio...
  • Page 52 Dust tight Protected against continuous immersion in water Tested for 2 hours in 1.40 m depth Humidity Protection Up to 100 % The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instrument. GS14/GS16, Technical Data...

  • Page 53: Conformity To National Regulations

    • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GS14/GS16 is in compli- ance 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Appendix A Pin Assignments And Sockets

    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 GPIO RS232, general-purpose signal In or out GS14/GS16, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
  • Page 57 GS14/GS16, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
  • Page 58 798165-4.0.1en Original text Published 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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