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  • Page 1 Leica iCON gps 160 User Manual Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 Manual the User Manual. Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions. Refer to the following resources for all Leica iCON gps 160 documenta- tion/software: the Leica USB documentation card • https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com •...
  • Page 3 Description myProducts Add all products that you and your company own and explore your world of Leica Geosystems: View detailed information on your products and update your products with the latest software and keep up- to-date with the latest documentation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Compatible Field Controllers 2.4.1 Available Field Controller 2.4.2 Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers 2.4.3 iCON Series Field Software Overview Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna Power Supply Batteries 3.2.1 Installing the Internal Battery 3.2.2 General Battery Handling Installing a SIM Card...
  • Page 5 Configuration of the gps 160 SmartAntenna using the Web Interface Coordinate Systems Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Technical Data 10.1 Technical Data iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna 10.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 10.1.2 Accuracy 10.1.3 General Technical Data of the Product 10.2 Antennas Technical Data 10.3...

  • 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

    Use of products with recognisable damage or defects • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit • approval of Leica Geosystems Inadequate safeguards at the working site • Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring applications •...

  • Page 8: Responsibilities

    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 Distraction/loss of attention During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the envir- onmental conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic. Precautions: ▶ The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers.
  • 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 Grounding the instrument/antenna Antenna Lightning conductor array Antenna/instrument connec- tion Metallic mast Connection to earth GS_040 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: ▶...

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14 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 15: Description Of The System

    Description The Leica iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna together with dedicated accessories such as the Leica CGA100 GNSS antenna and Field Controller, offer you highest productivity and flexibility. For example, a Base Station configuration as well as Rover configuration is possible, but the system also can be used in a Machine configuration.
  • Page 16 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, triple SmartAntenna frequency, code and phase, real-time capable Special features iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is equipped with several special features: iCON gps 160 Wide supply voltage range of 9 V to 35 V •...

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Container

    • Commands for The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna can be communicated: Remote Config via the Leica Machine Control Net Protocol on the serial port P1 and • Bluetooth. Documentation for the communication protocol is available on request from the Leica Geosystems representative.
  • Page 18 CTC9 container lower Large-size CTC9 container configuration with iCON Field Controller. shell with iCON CC70/ CC80/CC200 25034_001 CC200/CC70/CC80 Field Con- iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna troller GEB334 Battery Tribrach CA51 Antenna arm Manual & USB documentation Spare battery for CC200 Field...

  • Page 19: Rover Setup Container

    2.2.2 Rover Setup Container CTC9 Container upper The CTC9 container comprises all items for the Rover setup of the iCON gps shell 160 SmartAntenna and its accessories. 25032_001 GEV269 Data transfer cable CRP15 Quick Snap Connector GAT1/GAT2 Radio antennas CTC9 container lower CTC9 container configuration with iCON Field Controller and accessories.

  • Page 20: Instrument Components

    25035_001 CC200/CC70/CC80 Field Con- iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna troller GEB334 Battery Manual & USB documentation CA51 Antenna arm card Spare battery for CC200 Field MS1 Industrial 1GB USB flash Controller drive Spare battery for CC70/CC80 Stylus for Field Controller Field Controller...

  • Page 21: Compatible Field Controllers

    TNC female connector Compatible Field Controllers 2.4.1 Available Field Controller About the controllers The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna can be used as a standalone device ☞ or in combination with compatible controllers running iCON field soft- ware. CC70/CC80 upside Camera Indicator...
  • Page 22 CC70/CC80 rear side Microphone Battery pack Headset connector USB connector Rear camera: lens, light, and indicator Battery lock microSIM card slot microSD memory card slot 010935_001 CC200 Front camera with pri- vacy cover Ambient light sensor Hard key A3: dedic- ated to 'Measure' Speakers Hard key A1: user-...

  • Page 23: Holder And Clamps For Field Controllers

    2.4.2 Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers Holder for CC70/CC80 010936_002 Holder Mounting arm Clamp Locking lever Tightening screw Mounting brackets (side) Pole clamp Mounting brackets (bottom) Clamping bolt Holder for stylus Bracket for CC200 Pole mount 25437_001 Tablet holder Mounting arm Tightening screw Locking levers...

  • Page 24: Icon Series Field Software Overview

    Series Field Software Overview The iCON site/iCON build Field Software is the recommended software on the ☞ compatible Field Controllers to run the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna. Sole Base Station and Rover use is also possible with the on-board software. iCON site software...
  • Page 25 iCON build software Refer to the iCON build software - main menu at a and documentation for further glance information. Description of the System...

  • Page 26: Using The Icon Gps 160 Smartantenna

    • supplied by Leica Geosystems. GEB373 battery connected via a cable. • 110 V/240 V AC to 12 V DC power supply unit, supplied by Leica Geosys- • tems. External power for the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna can be supplied ☞...

  • Page 27: Batteries

    Push the battery into the compartment so that it locks into position. Put the cover of the battery compartment back into place. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close- lock symbol. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...

  • Page 28: General Battery Handling

    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 once the temperature is too high For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time •...
  • Page 29 Put the cover of the battery compartment back into place. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close- lock symbol. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...

  • Page 30: Using Usb Memory Devices

    USB Memory devices must be formatted in FAT, FAT32 or exFAT format. • using USB Memory To import data from a USB Memory device to the iCON gps 160 • devices SmartAntenna, appropriate folders must be created on the USB device and the files placed in the correct folder.

  • Page 31: Antenna Heights

    160 The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna must be installed in the machine cabin itself. SmartAntenna Install- For easy mounting the optional Machine Bracket CMB3 is recommended. ation location The product must not be installed on the tool of the machine and/or ☞...

  • Page 32: The Antenna Reference Plane, Arp

    Tripod setup. For height measurement devices other than the height hook, the dimensions must be determined and the vertical offset must be adapted. ☞ Pole setup. For other than Leica poles, the dimensions must be determined. ☞ Mast setup. The dimensions of the mast must be determined.
  • Page 33 The vertical height reading = adding the val- ues in step and step 005755_001 Measuring the Setup type Antenna The required measurement antenna height - pil- name lar setup Pillar CGA100 the vertical height reading to the ARP. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...

  • Page 34: Measuring The Antenna Height For A Tripod Setup

    Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup Measuring the Setup Type Antenna type The required measurement antenna height - tri- Tripod iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna the vertical height reading pod setup from the height hook. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...
  • Page 35 It does not need to be entered. Measuring the Setup Type Antenna The required measurement antenna height - tri- type pod setup Tripod CGA100 the vertical height reading from the height hook. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...

  • Page 36: Measuring The Antenna Height For A Pole Setup

    3.6.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup Measuring the Setup Type Antenna type The required measurement antenna height - pole Pole iCON gps 160 vertical height reading of the setup SmartAntenna pole. Using the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna...

  • Page 37: Setups With Accessories

    Further configurations are possible. Please contact the local selling unit or dealer for information regarding special use cases. iCON gps 160 The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is equipped with a built-in LTE modem for SmartAntenna gen- network access, for example Ntrip. To work with a local base, a radio module eral description can be used if installed.

  • Page 38: Local Base Station Setup With External Gnss Antenna

    Perform a Base Station setup on the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna or configure a Base Station in the iCON field software Refer to 6.1 Base Setup or the iCON site Software Manual for • further information. Local Base Station Setup with External GNSS Antenna...

  • Page 39: Real-Time Base With Raw Data Logging

    Setting Up the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna: Place the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna e.g. in a container. • Connect the TNC cable to the radio antenna port of the • SmartAntenna and to the GAD34 at the radio antenna. Connect a second TNC cable to the SmartAntenna and the •...

  • Page 40: Raw Data Logging Setup

    Hang the external batteries onto the tripod legs. • Take the GEV219 cable. • Attach the connector with the 8 pin plug to the iCON gps 160 • SmartAntenna. Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery.

  • Page 41: Real-Time Rover Setup

    Hang the external battery onto a tripod leg. • Take the GEV219. • Attach the connectors with the 8 pin plug to the iCON gps 160 • SmartAntenna. Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery.

  • Page 42: Setup For Machine Use

    Real-time rover setup Setting Up the Equipment step-by-step Insert the battery into the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna. • Screw iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna onto the top of the tele- • scopic pole. Ensure that the compression lock is not clamped. •...

  • Page 43: Setup For Vehicle Use

    USB flash drive CMB12 magnetic 25078_001 mount Establish Bluetooth Data Connection Bluetooth connection Activate the internal Bluetooth module of the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna. setup Refer to Bluetooth Menu. Follow the instructions of the controller User Manual about how to ☞...

  • Page 44: Icon Gps 160 Smartantenna User Interface

    160 SmartAntenna User Interface User Interface Description User Interface over- view Ambient light sensor ON/OFF key Power and status LED Navigation keys ENTER key ESC key Display 25079_001 User Interface ele- The instrument can be controlled via the user interface elements.

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Navigated position has been obtained. • Error ≤ 10 m. • Float position has been obtained. • Error ≤ 0.5 m. • xRTK position has been obtained. • Error < 0.05 to 0.10 m. • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 46 Icon Description High accuracy position has been obtained. • Error ≤ 0.05 m. • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is operating as a base. BasePilot setup in progress. BasePilot setup failed. Icon Description Number of tracked satellites. Icon Description Radio Radio not in use.
  • Page 47 Bluetooth ON. Bluetooth connection active. Icon Description Battery/ Internal battery in use. Level and colour indicate the Power battery power level. Internal battery very low. External power is used. • Internal battery is installed. • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 48 External power is used, low voltage warning. Icon Description Leica ConX/Port Leica ConX is not configured or is configured but idle. Summary New iCON gps 160 firmware is available for down- load from Leica ConX. View function enabled in Leica ConX.

  • Page 49: Submenus

    Antenna 1 settings. The first editable value is auto- matically selected, indicated by a frame around the entry. Use the navigation action but- tons, to select a different option, for example Measure. iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 50 Action Button Select a submenu item, as shown in the example. Press ENTER to edit a number/ text field. Use the navigation action but- tons to select a key on the vir- tual keyboard. iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...

  • Page 51: Available Sub Menus

    The active RTK Mode • BasePilot: Used or Not Used • Current Date & Time • Configurable values (if external antenna is connected): Antenna type • Antenna height • Measurement mode of Antenna height • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 52 When in base mode, the RTK correction format can be edited from within the modem menu. Power Menu Informs about: Battery level of internal and / or external battery • Configurable values: None • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 53 • Leica ConX and Port Informs about: Summary Menu The status of Leica ConX and its functions View, Track and Sync • Enable or disable the Share screen function, to allow a remote user to • view the instrument’s screen The different ports and their usage/status •...
  • Page 54 View the current Leica ConX Status. • Leica ConX Sync Download: download data • from the Leica ConX web page. Leica ConX Sync Upload: upload data to the • Leica ConX web page. Leica ConX Firmware: search for and execute •...
  • Page 55 Units & Formats Set the Unit used for Distance. • Define Date and Time format. • Network Settings Select the Internet device: Modem or Ethernet. • Define Modem Settings. • Define Ethernet Settings. • iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...
  • Page 56 USB memory device iCON Analytics - detailed information Leica Geosystems would like your help to improve this product. Your iCON device can automatically collect diagnostic and usage info from your device and send it to Leica Geosystems for analysis. Diagnostic and usage informa-...
  • Page 57 If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the source code, license texts and other related data on the open source centre website of Leica Geosystems, http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com. iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna User Interface...

  • Page 58: Software Tools

    Base Setup 6.1.1 Base Setup Description Setup iCON gps The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna can be setup and used as Base Station. 160 SmartAntenna as Measured Base Points can be recorded in the instrument and a Base Point list Base Station can be imported and used for future Base Setups.

  • Page 59: Manual Base Setup

    Use the Edit or Smart Get here function to set up the base • station. 6.1.2 Manual Base Setup Find nearest step-by- The Find nearest function searches through the Base Point List for base step points in the vicinity. According to your needs, set up the hardware needed at the desired base point position.
  • Page 60 Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the Antenna 1 screen and check the active Antenna inform- ation. Refer to 3.6 Antenna Heights for information about Antenna Heights. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the final step. To save and apply the new Base Station settings select Save and press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 61 You will be forwarded to the Communication setup screen. Select the device to be used or configure it. ☞ For information on how to configure a Corr. Source see: Configuration of Internal Radio Configuration of External Radio P1 Configuration of Int. Modem Configuration of Ethernet Continue with determining the current position.
  • Page 62 Else select Continue and press ENTER to confirm. New Point ID, position and height values are stored and the instrument returns to the Position screen. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the Com- munication setup screen, in order to configure a Corr. Source, if needed.
  • Page 63 In the Edit Position screen: Enter: a Point ID • a Set of Coordinates • the Height of the desired Base Station • Select Continue and press ENTER to confirm. The instrument searches for base points in the vicinity, which are stored in the Base Point List. If there is an existing a base point within a 40 m radius of the entered point coordinates a message is displayed: Select:...
  • Page 64 Select a Corr.Format: Leica • Leica4G • • RTCM3.1/ RTCM3.2 MSM3/ RTCM3.2 MSM5. • For further information refer to RTK correction format. ☞ In the Save Settings screen: Confirm to enable the device. Configuration of Once configured the External Radio P1 can be switched On or Off.
  • Page 65 Select Edit and press ENTER to confirm. In the Internet conn. screen: Select Ethernet. In the Ethernet screen: Select as Mode: Either NTRIP Base and define the NTRIP Settings. • For a step-by-step decription see topic Configura- tion of NTRIP Base and continue with step Or NTRIP Source and define the Caster Settings.
  • Page 66 Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step. In the NTRIP Settings screen: Enter: Port number • Username • Password • The port number entered must be accessible from out- ☞ side your local cell network. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step.
  • Page 67 Use the RIGHT navigation key to save the settings and enable the device. Configuration of TCP Select TCP Server as Mode and enter/select: Server • APN (Access Point Name) • Use/Don't use for the APN ID • IF Use is selected: Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the APN ID screen.

  • Page 68: Base Setup Using Basepilot

    Base Setup using BasePilot BasePilot setup BasePilot is a feature which configures and starts the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna running as a Base when the instrument (antenna) is setup over a known base point. Predefined base configurations are automatically loaded.

  • Page 69: Rover Setup

    ☞ Enter all coordinates based on a local coordinate sys- tem. Copy the *.csv file to the [System] folder on a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB host port of the iCON antenna. To open the Import menu for Base Coordinates, select Settings >...
  • Page 70 Rover setup with In the Communication screen: internal radio step- Select Int. Radio. by-step Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step. In the Internal Radio (1) screen: The Model is displayed. In the Internal Radio (2) screen: Select: Channel •...
  • Page 71 Select Continue and press ENTER to confirm . Rover setup with In the Communication screen: external radio step- Select Ext. Radio P1. by-step Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step. In the External Radio (1) screen: For model Generic RS232 select: Baud rate •...
  • Page 72 In the Int. Modem screen: Select NTRIP Client as Mode and enter/select: • APN (Access Point Name) • Use/Don't use for the APN ID • If Use is selected: Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the APN ID screen. And enter User ID and Password.
  • Page 73 And enter User ID and Password. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to configuring the TCP Client. For detailed instructions see: Configuration of TCP Client When the TCP Client is configured use the RIGHT naviga- tion key to proceed to the next step. In the Antenna screen: Select the active Antenna, its Height and the Measure mode.
  • Page 74 Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step. In the DNS Servers screen, enter the primary and, if needed, the secondary DNS server parameters. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to configuring the NTRIP Client. For detailed instructions see: Configuration of NTRIP Cli- When the NTRIP Client is configured use the RIGHT nav- igation key to proceed to the next step.
  • Page 75 In the IP Address screen enter: Netmask Gateway Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step. In the DNS Servers screen, enter the primary and, if needed, the secondary DNS server parameters. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to configuring the TCP Client.
  • Page 76 Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna) • ☞ Refer to RTK correction format for further information about the correction formats. RTK correction Option Description format Leica The proprietary Leica real-time GPS data format support- ing GPS L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/ L2. Software Tools...

  • Page 77: Orp And Nmea Output

    Option Description Leica 4G The proprietary Leica real-time GNSS data format sup- porting GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B1/B2. This format is recommended when working exclusively with Leica instruments. CMR / CMR+ CMR and CMR+ are compacted formats used to broad- cast data for third-party instruments.
  • Page 78 Select Edit. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and start the NMEA Output wizard. As Port for the NMEA output choose between: TCP Server UDP Client Bluetooth If P1 shall be used as Port: Select: Baud rate • Parity • Flow contr.

  • Page 79: Raw Data Logging

    ☞ select Undo and press ENTER. ORP Output The ORP output differs from standard NMEA messages: The ORP message is a Leica proprietary message and delivers position • information of one or two antennas. Configurable values Rate: Define the output rate.

  • Page 80: Leica Conx

    Remote firmware upgrade: Allows new instrument firmware files to be • downloaded and installed remotely. To use this functionality an account is needed for the Leica ConX web ☞ page. The license is handled on the instrument. Ask your agency or your Leica Geosystems representative for information about licensing and how to get an account.
  • Page 81 Leica ConX web page. Web Unit On the remote computer: Start a web-browser. Google Chrome is recommended for best per- formance. Go to the Leica ConX web page: conx.leica-geosystems.com. Use your User name and Password to login. Software Tools...
  • Page 82 ☞ An account is needed for the Leica ConX web page. The license is handled on the instrument. Ask your agency or your Leica Geosys- tems representative for information about licensing and how to get an account. Create a Web Unit.
  • Page 83 Settings > System Configuration > Coordinate systems. When copying files to the Leica ConX server via the web page, it is ☞ important that the files are copied to the following folders: - Base Point List, Antenna List and Licenses to [System] folder - Coordinate Systems (*.csys) to [CoordinateSystems]...
  • Page 84 User Files will be stored to the path [User/]. • All User Files given on the iCON gps 160 will be uploaded at the same time. User Files are kept on the instrument after successful upload. Leica ConX Firmware To download a firmware version from the Leica ConX web page and install it on the instrument select Settings >...

  • Page 85: Import, Export, Or Delete Data

    Select a Project from the list. ☞ System configuration, coordinate systems, support logs and raw data logfiles are stored within the project on the Leica ConX web page when using Leica ConX Sync Upload. Use the RIGHT navigation key to proceed to the next step.

  • Page 86: Licensing

    In the Licensing menu active licenses can be viewed or deleted, licenses can be uploaded and a license key entered. Access the settings via Settings > Tools > Licenses. Licenses can be ordered at your local sales representative. The following options are available for iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna: Option Description CSW967...
  • Page 87 900 MHz radio CSW977 Leica ConX 1 year CSW978 Leica ConX 2 years CSW979 Leica ConX 3 years CSW996 Leica ConX 5 years CSW980 Leica ConX 1 day CSW981 Leica ConX add. 1 year CSW982 1 year SmartLink Fill Software Tools...

  • Page 88: Configuration Of The Gps 160 Smartantenna Using The Web Interface

    Connect using > Access Point from the context menu. Open a browser on your computer and enter the URL: http://www.icgsetup.leica-geosystems.com User name is "leica", as password enter the serial number of the sensor. ☞ Alternatively you can enter the IP address: 172.16.0.1 Start configuring the iCG160 using the Web Interface.

  • Page 89: Coordinate Systems

    Leica iCON products including iCON 3D, iCON Office, iCON- struct field software, as well as Leica RedLine and GNSS Leica Viva sensors. Coordinate systems can be made up of up to three linked files: .lok: Localisation file, contains all the needed parameters and settings, for •...

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 92: Technical Data

    Technical Data 10.1 Technical Data iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna 10.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Instrument SmartTrack technology Satellite reception Multi-frequency Instrument channels ☞ Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a max- imum number of 555 channels is allocated. Supported codes and...

  • Page 93: General Technical Data Of The Product

    176 mm 25082_001 Type Length Width [mm] Thickness [mm] [mm] iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna Weight Instrument weight without battery: Type Weight [kg]/[lbs] iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna 1.48/3.27 (including internal LTE modem) Modem and radio are integrated (according to the variant).
  • Page 94 Voltage: 13 V Capacity: GEB373: 16.6 Ah Operating times The given operating times are valid for iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna: fully charged GEB334 battery. • room temperature. Operating times will be shorter when working in cold • weather. Equipment Operating time...

  • Page 95: Antennas Technical Data

    Type iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna BeiDou B3 1268.52 MHz Bluetooth 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz Gain Typically 27 dBi Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi For corresponding information for optional, internal radios refer to ☞ their specifications. ☞ Galileo AltBOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
  • Page 96 Type Description CGA100 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Machine Control, RTK Base BeiDou SmartRack+ antenna Station, RTK Rover and Net- with built-in ground plane. work RTK applications. Dimensions Type CGA100 Height 60 mm Diameter 165 mm Connector TNC female Mounting 5/8" Whitworth Weight 0.4 kg Electrical data...

  • Page 97: Pin Assignments And Sockets

    Expert knowledge Modification or adaption on base of the pin assignments and socket descrip- required tions need expert knowledge. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Technical Data...
  • Page 98 Port 1- Lemo Name Function Direction RS232, Request To Send RS232, Clear To Send Ground RS232, receive data RS232, transmit data 25083_001 Identification pin PWR in Power in, 9 to 35 V DC +12 V out 12 V DC power supply out Description Shield/Ground Antenna signal and antenna power...

  • Page 99: Conformity Declarations

    10.4 Conformity Declarations 10.4.1 iCON gps 160 Labelling iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna Model: iCG160 Equip. No.: 1234567 Art.No.: 123456 S. No.: 1234567 Manufactured MM/YYYY Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Made in Switzerland Power: 9-35V / 1A max. IP66/68 Contains transmitter module FCC ID / IC: N7NEM75 / 2417C-EM75 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 100 EM7565 Type Frequency band [MHz] WCDMA Band 1 Tx: 1920 - 1980 Rx: 2110 - 2170 Band 2 Tx: 1850 - 1910 Rx: 1930 - 1990 Band 4 Tx: 1710 - 1755 Rx: 2110 - 2155 Band 5 Tx: 824 - 849 Rx: 869 - 894 Band 6 Tx: 830 - 840...
  • Page 101 Type Frequency band [MHz] Band 9 Tx: 1749.9 - 1784.9 Rx: 1844.9 - 1879.9 Band 12 Tx: 699 - 716 Rx: 729 - 746 Band 13 Tx: 777 - 787 Rx: 746 - 756 Band 18 Tx: 815 - 830 Rx: 860 - 875 Band 19 Tx: 830 - 845...
  • Page 102 1.6 W/Kg, 1-gram Canada Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type iCON gps 160 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is avail- able at the following Internet address: http://www.leica-geosys-...

  • Page 103: Cga100

    Canada Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that com- ply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence- exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Canada Déclaration de Conformité...
  • Page 104 L6 1278.75 MHz Output power Receive only Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the product/s is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev- ant provisions of the applicable European Directives. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: Overview

    Appendix A NMEA Message Formats Overview Description National Marine Electronics Association is a standard for interfacing marine electronic devices. This chapter describes all NMEA-0183 messages which can be output by the instrument. Access Select Settings > Tools > NMEA Output. ☞...
  • Page 108 Symbol Field Description Example ccc = alphanumeric charac- • ters identifying the data type and string format of the successive fields. Usu- ally the name of the mes- sage. Special format fields Symbol Field Description Example Status A = Yes, Data Valid, Warn- •...
  • Page 109 Symbol Field Description Example Leading zeros are always • included for hours, minutes and seconds to maintain fixed length. mmddyy Date Monthdayyear - two fixed 093003 • digits of month, two fixed digits of day, two fixed digits of year. Leading zeros always •...

  • Page 110: Gga - Global Positioning System Fix Data

    Null fields Symbol Field Description Example No symbol Informa- Null fields do not contain any tion information. unavailable for output ☞ Fields are always separated by a comma. Before the Checksum field there is never a comma. ☞ When information for a field is not available, the position in the data string is empty.

  • Page 111: Ggk - Real-Time Position With Dop

    Field Description Checksum <CR> Carriage Return <LF> Line Feed Examples For NMEA v4.0 and v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGGA,141909.00,4724.5294609,N,00937.0836236,E,1,09,1.0,366.745,M,1 00.144,M,,*52 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNGGA,142309.00,4724.5296834,N,00937.0832766,E,1,16,0.7,366.740,M,1 00.144,M,,*4E GGK - Real-Time Position with DOP Syntax $--GGK,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,EHTx.x,M*hh<CR><LF> Description of fields Field Description $--GGK...

  • Page 112: Ggq - Real-Time Position With Cq

    Field Description <LF> Line Feed Examples For NMEA v4.0 and v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGGK,142804.00,111414,4724.5292267,N,00937.0832394,E,1,09,2.3,EHT4 66.919,M*46 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNGGK,142629.00,111414,4724.5295910,N,00937.0831490,E,1,16,1.6,EHT 467.089,M*5C GGQ - Real-Time Position with CQ Syntax $--GGQ,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M*hh<CR><LF> Description of fields Field Description $--GGQ Header including talker ID hhmmss.ss UTC time of position...

  • Page 113: Gll - Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude

    Examples For NMEA v4.0: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGGQ,144419.00,111414,4724.5290370,N,00937.0833037,E,1,10,3.894,3 66.261,M*01 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNGGQ,144054.00,111414,4724.5294512,N,00937.0834677,E,1,21,3.679,3 66.584,M*12 $GPGGQ,144054.00,111414,,,,,,10,,,*45 $GLGGQ,144054.00,111414,,,,,,07,,,*5F $GBGGQ,144054.00,111414,,,,,,04,,,*51 For NMEA v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGGQ,144339.00,111414,4724.5290715,N,00937.0833826,E,1,10,4.060,3 66.339,M*03 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNGGQ,144224.00,111414,4724.5293821,N,00937.0835717,E,1,22,3.673,3 66.944,M*12 When more than one GNSS is active only $GNGGQ is output.

  • Page 114: Gns - Gnss Fix Data

    ☞ The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field is set to A for the Mode indicators A and D. The Status field is set to V for the Mode indicator N. Examples For NMEA v4.0 and v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGLL,4724.5289712,N,00937.0834834,E,144659.00,A,A*68 Standard Talker ID = GNSS...

  • Page 115: Gsa - Gnss Dop And Active Satellites

    Field Description xxxx Differential base station ID, 0000 to 1023 For NMEA v4.1. Navigation Status Indicator S = Safe C = Caution U = Unstable V = Navigation status not valid Checksum <CR> Carriage Return <LF> Line Feed Examples For NMEA v4.0: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGNS,150254.00,4724.5290110,N,00937.0837286,E,A,10,0.8,366.282,100.
  • Page 116 Field Description 3 = 3D PRN numbers of the satellites used in the solution. For NMEA v4.0: This field is repeated 12 times. For NMEA v4.1: This field is repeated 16 times. ☞ A new GSA message is sent for each GNSS con- stellation tracked.

  • Page 117: Gsv - Gnss Satellites In View

    For NMEA v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGSA,A,3,01,04,06,09,11,17,20,23,31,,,,,,,,1.5,0.8,1.3,1*2C Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNGSA,A,3,01,04,06,09,11,17,20,23,31,,,,,,,,1.1,0.5,1.0,1*38 $GNGSA,A,3,65,71,72,73,74,80,86,87,88,,,,,,,,1.1,0.5,1.0,2*38 $GNGSA,A,3,05,07,10,11,,,,,,,,,,,,,1.1,0.5,1.0,4*33 GSV - GNSS Satellites in View Syntax $--GSV,x,x,xx,xx,xx,xxx,xx,..,h*hh<CR><LF> Description of fields Field Description $--GSV Header including talker ID Total number of messages, 1 to 9 Message number, 1 to 9 Number of theoretically visible satellites according to the current almanac.
  • Page 118 Field Description L2 P(Y) L2C-M L2C-L L5-I L5-Q Reserved GLONASS All signals G1 C/A G1 P G2 C/A GLONASS (M) G2 P Reserved Galileo All signals E5a+b E6-A E6-BC L1-A L1-BC Reserved BeiDou All signals Reserved Checksum <CR> Carriage Return <LF>...

  • Page 119: Gst - Position Error Statistics

    Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GPGSV,3,1,09,01,34,150,47,06,34,308,47,09,44,220,48,10,11,277,43*7B $GPGSV,3,2,09,17,31,248,49,20,71,076,48,23,76,192,50,31,19,042,42*7A $GPGSV,3,3,09,32,25,085,40,,,,,,,,,,,,*4F $GLGSV,3,1,09,65,24,271,45,71,37,059,47,72,67,329,49,73,31,074,45*66 $GLGSV,3,2,09,74,17,127,44,80,15,022,41,86,12,190,44,87,49,239,48*66 $GLGSV,3,3,09,88,38,314,46,,,,,,,,,,,,*53 $GBGSV,1,1,04,05,18,123,38,07,23,044,39,10,35,068,45,11,29,224,45*61 For NMEA v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPGSV,3,1,09,01,31,151,46,06,36,307,47,09,46,222,49,10,13,278,44,0*64 $GPGSV,3,2,09,17,29,246,48,20,69,080,49,23,79,189,51,31,18,040,42,0*66 $GPGSV,3,3,09,32,23,087,42,,,,,,,,,,,,,0*55 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GPGSV,3,1,09,01,32,151,46,06,35,308,47,09,45,221,49,10,12,278,42,0*6C $GPGSV,3,2,09,17,30,247,47,20,70,078,49,23,77,191,51,31,19,041,41,0*6B $GPGSV,3,3,09,32,24,086,41,,,,,,,,,,,,,0*50 $GLGSV,3,1,09,65,25,272,46,71,36,060,47,72,68,333,49,73,31,073,45,0*73 $GLGSV,3,2,09,74,18,126,47,80,15,021,38,86,11,190,45,87,48,238,50,0*71 $GLGSV,3,3,09,88,38,312,46,,,,,,,,,,,,,0*49 $GBGSV,1,1,04,05,18,123,38,07,23,044,40,10,35,067,45,11,28,224,46,0*7E A.10 GST - Position Error Statistics Syntax $--GST,hhmmss.ss,x.xxx,x.xxx,x.xxx,xxx.x,x.xxx,x.xxx,x.xxx*hh Description of fields...

  • Page 120: Hdt - Heading, True

    Fixed text T for true north Checksum <CR> Carriage Return <LF> Line Feed Examples Standard Talker ID $GNHDT,11.4,T, 00*4B A.12 LLK - Leica Local Position and GDOP Syntax $--LLK,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,eeeeee.eee,M,nnnnnn.nnn,M,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M*hh <CR><LF> Description of fields Field Description $--LLK Header including talker ID hhmmss.ss...

  • Page 121: Llq - Leica Local Position And Quality

    $GPLLK,153254.00,111414,546628.909,M,5250781.888,M,1,09,1.8,366.582, M*15 Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNLLK,153504.00,111414,546629.055,M,5250782.977,M,1,20,1.3,367.607, M*05 When more than one GNSS is active only $GNLLK is output. ☞ A.13 LLQ - Leica Local Position and Quality Syntax $--LLQ,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,eeeeee.eee,M,nnnnnn.nnn,M,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M*hh <CR><LF> Description of fields Field Description $--LLQ Header including talker ID hhmmss.ss...

  • Page 122: Rmc - Recommended Minimum Specific Gnss Data

    Field Description Position quality 0 = Fix not available or invalid 1 = No real-time position, navigation fix 2 = Real-time position, ambiguities not fixed 3 = Real-time position, ambiguities fixed 5 = Real-time position, float Number of satellites in use. For $GNLLQ messages: The com- bined GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellites used in the position.

  • Page 123: Vtg - Course Over Ground And Ground Speed

    Description of fields Field Description $--RMC Header including talker ID hhmmss.ss UTC time of position fix Status A = Data valid V = Navigation instrument warning llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984) Hemisphere, North or South yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984) East or West Speed over ground in knots Course over ground in degrees xxxxxx...

  • Page 124: Zda - Time And Date

    Field Description A = Autonomous mode D = Differential mode N = Data not valid Checksum <CR> Carriage Return <LF> Line Feed Examples For NMEA v4.0 and v4.1: Standard Talker ID = GPS only $GPVTG,152.3924,T,152.3924,M,0.018,N,0.034,K,A*2D Standard Talker ID = GNSS $GNVTG,188.6002,T,188.6002,M,0.009,N,0.016,K,A*33 A.16 ZDA - Time and Date...
  • Page 125 The PTNL,PJK message is longer than the NMEA-0183 standard of ☞ 80 characters. Description of fields Field Description $PTNL,PJK Message ID $PTNL,PJK hhmmss.ss UTC of position fix mmddyy Date nnnnnn.nnn Northing, in metres Direction of Northing is always N (North) eeeeee.ee Easting, in metres Direction of Easting is always E (East)

  • Page 126: Appendix Borp - Orientation And Position

    Appendix B ORP – Orientation and Position Description This proprietary Leica message provides the current Position and Quality in either Geodetic or Grid coordinates for one or two antennas plus the resulting orientation. Information regarding the second antenna is not applicable for the ☞...
  • Page 127 Message Format Description type The following block is only available if Control Type = 2 (Dual GNSS) Position Status Flag - 2nd antenna If Position Status Flag - 2nd Antenna != "0" (not computed yet) and != 4 (not used) hhmmss.ss, UTC time ddmmyy,...
  • Page 128 Position Status 0: Computed Position not yet available 1: Differential code Position 2: Differential phase Position 3: Non-differential Position 4: xRTK Latency given is defined as the difference in time between the UTC of the measurements used in the computation and the UTC of the first Message byte sent out the instrument port.

  • Page 129: Appendix C Glossary

    Appendix C Glossary Coordinate system - The five elements which define a coordinate system are: elements a transformation • a projection • an ellipsoid • a geoid model • a Country Specific Coordinate System model • GS_042 WGS 1984 cartesian: X, Y, Z WGS 1984 ellipsoid WGS 1984 geodetic: Latitude, longitude, ellipsoidal height 7 parameter transformation: dX, dY, dZ, rx, ry, rz, scale...
  • Page 130 process is as explained in the following table. Any suitable geoid model can be combined with a geodetic CSCS model. Type Description Grid Determination of preliminary grid coordinates by applying the specified transformation, ellipsoid and map projection. Determination of the final local grid coordinates by applying a shift in Easting and Northing interpolated in the grid file of the CSCS model.
  • Page 131 Therefore it is necessary to model the N value to obtain accurate orthometric heights. The modelled N values form a geoid model for an area. With a geoid model attached to a coordinate system, N values for the measured points can be determined.
  • Page 132 In order to receive real-time corrections, the Ntrip Client must first send a user ID • a password • an identification name, the so-called Mountpoint, from which real-time • corrections are to be received to the Ntrip Caster. Ntrip Server The Ntrip Server transfers data streams.
  • Page 134 970438-1.0.0en Original text Published in Switzerland, © 2023 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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