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  • Page 1 Leica GS18 User Manual Version 3.1 English...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Validity of this This manual applies to all models of the Leica GS18 GNSS instrument. manual Where there are differences between the various instruments they are clearly described.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.2.2 Battery for GS18 Working with the SD Card and micro SIM Card Working with the Tilt Compensation Working with the GS imaging App LED Indicators on GS18 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Care and Transport Transport Storage...

  • Page 6: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid opera- tional hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 7: Definition Of Use

    Responsibilities Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica product Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.

  • Page 8: Hazards Of Use

    To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre- • vention To stop operating the system and inform Leica Geosystems immediately if • the product and the application become unsafe To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper- •...
  • Page 9 WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations. Precautions: ▶ Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. ▶ Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
  • Page 10 DANGER Risk of being struck by lightning If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause damage, injury and death.
  • Page 11 Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock: Touching live components • Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs. • Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. Safety Directions...
  • Page 12 WARNING Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap- propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard. Precautions: ▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the product until they are flat.

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge. Precautions: ▶ Only authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of...
  • Page 14 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possib- ility that the function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromag- netic environment.
  • Page 15 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 16: Description Of The System

    Web-based tool to preprogram the GNSS instrument. Antenna To receive the satellite signals from the GNSS satellites. Leica Infinity The office software including a series of help programs which support working with Leica instruments. Instrument Instrument Description GS18 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, QZSS,...

  • Page 17: Power Concept

    2.2.3 Data Storage Concept Description Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the internal memory or on the SD card. Memory device Internal The GS18 GNSS instrument has an internal memory.

  • Page 18: Container Contents

    ☞ SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosys- tems. Other PC card drives can require an adaptor. Container Contents Container for GS instrument and accessories 1/2 0021683_002 GHT63 clamp Manuals and USB documentation card...
  • Page 19 Container for GS instrument and accessories 2/2 0014961_002 GHT36 base for telescopic rod Antenna arm GFU RTK modem GAD32 telescopic rod GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas GEB212, GEB260 (spare battery for CS30) or GEB331 batteries GRT146 or GRT247 carrier GAD33 arm GHT58 tripod bracket for GFU External battery Description of the System...

  • Page 20: Instrument Components

    0022597_001 Field controller with holder Antenna CRP15, quick release adaptor for quick mounting and demounting the GS18 to the pole without screwing GAT25, GAT26, GAT27 or GAT28 antenna Stylus GHT63 clamp USB stick GAT1 or GAT2 radio antennas...
  • Page 21 SIM card slot LEMO port, serial, USB and external power 0020412_001 Antenna Reference Plane (ARP) Camera (GS18 I) 19960_001 ☞ A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments enabling con- nectivity to the field controller. Description of the System...

  • Page 22: User Interface

    Connectivity LED shines blue or green, depending on the connectivity. The Bat- tery and Power LEDs shine green or red depending on the battery status. Function button All functions following described assume the GS18 is already on. ☞ Button Function Function Press and hold button for <1 s.
  • Page 23 RTK IN active and data being • received via Internet: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s. The GS18 will stop the RTK stream and disconnect to the RTK base station or (Ntrip) server. rover mode but RTK in not configured: No •...

  • Page 24: Operating Principles

    Operation by field controller The GS18 GNSS instrument is operated by the field controller using the Captiv- ate software. Refer to the User Manual of the field controller for a detailed description of the keys and their function.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Equipment Setup 4.1.1 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base The equipment setup described is used for static operations over markers. Description The instrument can be programmed with the field controller before use which can then be omitted from the setup. The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting.

  • Page 26: Setting Up As A Real-Time Base

    The GS18 instrument can be programmed with the field controller before use which can then be omitted from the setup. The connection between GS18 and the field controller is made via Bluetooth or WLAN. The radio antenna (GAT28) is directly mounted downwards facing at the GNSS antenna.
  • Page 27 Equipment setup - GS18 cellular or GS18 14285_002 GS instrument with integrated Height hook cellular modem or UHF (trans- Tripod mit) modem Utility hook SD card and micro SIM card CS20 field controller GEB331 battery GEB331 battery GRT146 carrier SD card...
  • Page 28 Place and lock the carrier in the tribrach. GS18 GS with external RTK device Insert the data storage device and the batteries into the GS18. Screw the GS18 onto the carrier. Check that the tribrach is still level. Hang the external battery onto a tripod leg.

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

    Connections are made to the GNSS antenna, radio antenna and field control- ler. The field controller is fixed to the pole with the GHT63. Connection between the GS18 instrument and the field controller is made through Bluetooth. The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting. If using stub and ☞...
  • Page 30 Equipment setup - GS18 LTE 14288_002 GS instrument GHT81 holder GLS30 carbon fibre pole CS35 tablet CS20 field controller USB stick SD card for CS20 GHT78 holder GEB331 battery SD card and micro SIM card GHT66 holder for GS18 GHT63 pole clamp...
  • Page 31 Press ON/OFF button on the field controller to switch on. Insert the data storage device and the batteries into the GS18. Press ON/OFF button on the GS18 to switch on. Screw the GS18 to the top of the pole.

  • Page 32: Fixing The Field Controller To A Holder And Pole

    Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole Refer to the User Manual of the field controller. ☞ 4.1.5 Connecting to a Personal Computer Description Leica USB drivers support Windows 7, Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 10 oper- ating systems. Cables Leica USB drivers support: Name Description GEV234 USB data cable, 1.65 m, connects CS to GS or CS to PC (USB)
  • Page 33 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 • Setup_Leica_USB_64bit.exe • Setup_Leica_USB_64bit_itanium.exe •...

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Web Server

    The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Connect to PC via USB Start the PC. cable step-by-step Plug the cable into the instrument. Turn on the instrument. Plug the cable into the USB port of the PC. Press the Windows Start button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Page 35 Action Double-click Bluetooth from the LAN or High-Speed Internet device list. The Bluetooth Properties windows is started. In the General page, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) proper- ties windows is started. ☞...

  • Page 36: Batteries

    For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. • We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indic- ated on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates signific- antly from the actual battery capacity available. Operation/discharging The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +55 °C/−4 °F to +131 °F.

  • Page 37: Battery For Gs18

    ☞ The SIM card size must be a micro SIM (3FF) . The SIM card must be inserted in the correct way as depicted on the GS18 housing. Using a SIM card adapter might damage the SIM card tray of the GS18.

  • Page 38: Working With The Tilt Compensation

    14293_002 ☞ Removing the SD card or micro SIM card while the GS18 is turned on can cause loss of data. Only remove the SD card or micro SIM card or unplug connecting cables when the GS18 is switched off.
  • Page 39 Diagram Tilt α 0014296_001 Tilt compensation Action Result step-by-step A GS18 must be configured as ☞ real-time rover and connected to a CS20, CS30 or CS35. Leica Captivate - Home: Set- tings\GS sensor\Tilt compens- ation Tilt Compensation Use tilt compensation: Check box checked.
  • Page 40 Action Result ☞ The LEDs on the GS18 and the green background of the posi- tion icon on the CS20, CS30 or CS35 indicate when a tilt com- pensated measurement is pos- sible. Refer to 4.6 LED Indicators GS18. For an overview of the current position in the survey area Click the GS position icon.
  • Page 41 For an overview of the current position in the survey area Use the 3D viewer with dxf data or a background image: Measure points Leica Captivate - Home: Meas- The position of the tilted GS18 is shown in the 3D viewer. Measure Stop Store...

  • Page 42: Working With The Gs Imaging App

    0014297_001 Stake points Leica Captivate - Home: Stake points The position of the tilted GS18 is shown in the 3D viewer. Stake out the point. The values are valid for the tip of the pole. Working with the GS imaging App Description The camera can be used to capture images of an object of interest.
  • Page 43 Position of captured image i Position of captured image i+1 Position of captured image i+2 Capturing an image GS18 I is ready to capture an image group when all of the following ☞ group step-by-step conditions are fullfilled: The GS18 I must be configured as real-time rover and connec- •...
  • Page 44 Result step-by-step At least one image group must ☞ be stored within the active job. Leica Captivate - Home: GS imaging\Measure in images. Select an image group. Pick a characteristic point in the image. The picked point will be marked with the symbol in the image.

  • Page 45: Led Indicators On Gs18

    Store When the point is stored, the point symbol appears in all images of the image group. LED Indicators on GS18 LED indicators Description The GS18 instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument status. Operation...
  • Page 46 Undefined problem with tilt compensation RTK Base LED off GS18 is in RTK rover mode or GS18 is switched off. green GS18 is in base mode, no RTK data is trans- mitted flashing GS18 is in base mode, RTK data is transmit- green ted to the selected port.
  • Page 47 LED Status Status of the Instrument green GS18 is in rover mode, no RTK data is received via selected port. flashing GS18 is in rover mode, RTK data is received green via selected port. Rate according to received correction data.

  • Page 48: Guidelines For Correct Results With Gnss Surveys

    Battery LED Battery is not connected, flat or GS18 is switched off. green Power is 21% - 100%. flashing Battery is inserted.
  • Page 49 on the marker, while the antenna does not have to remain levelled and steady. The status of the tilt compensation is indicated by an icon and the Tilt LED. Operation...

  • Page 50: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equi- valent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport of When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the...
  • Page 51 Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. Connectors with dust Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap. caps Care and Transport...

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    The following accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measure- ments processed using Leica Infinity and on real-time measurements. The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS only.

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    GS18 1.20/2.65 Recording Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the internal memory or 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 54 Capacity GEB371 Li-Ion 13 V 16.8 Ah Operating times The given operating times are valid for GS18: instrument; one fully charged GEB331 battery. • Room temperature; operating times will be shorter when working in cold • weather. Type Operating time...

  • Page 55: Conformity To National Regulations

    −30 to +60 −40 to +70 Protection against water, dust and sand Type Protection GS18 I IP66 & IP68 (IEC 60529), dust tight GS18 T Protected against continuous immersion in water GS18 Tested for 2 hours in 1.40 m depth...
  • Page 56 Europe Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type GS18 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. Europe This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, HR, IE, IS,...
  • Page 57 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada CAN ICES-003 B/NMB-003 B...
  • Page 58 2401 - 2495 GS18, Radio 403 - 473 902 - 928 GS18, Cellular phone Dual-Band GSM 900 / 1800 & Tri-Band UMTS 900 / 1800 / 2100 & Penta-Band LTE 800 (B20) / 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 2100 B(7) / 2600 (B1)

  • Page 59: 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 transportation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (IATA Lithium...

  • Page 60: Software Licence Agreement/Warranty

    Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Govern- ing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at Hexagon −...

  • Page 61: Appendix A Pin Assignments And Sockets

    Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the instru- ment ports. In this chapter, the pin assignments and sockets for the instrument ports are explained. Pin assignments for port P1 PIN_001 Signal Function Direction...
  • Page 62 851580-3.1.0en Original text (851580-3.1.0en) Published in Switzerland, © 2022 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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