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Description of the System

2.1

System Components

Component

Description

Instrument

To calculate a position from the computed ranges to all visi-

ble GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites.

Web server

Web-based tool to preprogram the GNSS instrument.

Antenna

To receive the satellite signals from the GNSS satellites.

Leica Geo

Office,

Leica Infinity

The office software including a series of help programs which

support working with Leica instruments.

Instrument

Description

GS14

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, dual fre-

quency, SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and

phase, real-time capable

GS16

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, multi-fre-

quency, SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and

phase, real-time capable

2.2

System Concept

2.2.1

Software Concept

All instruments use the same software concept.

Software type

Description

GS firmware

(GS_xx.fw)

This software covers all functions of the instrument.

The Web server application is integrated into the firm-

ware and cannot be deleted.

The English language is integrated into the firmware and

cannot be deleted.

Language soft-

ware

(WEB_LANG.sxx)

Numerous languages are available for the Web server

application.

The English language is the default language. One lan-

guage is chosen as the active language.

☞

Uploading GS firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is

at least 75% full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the

battery during the upload process.

Software

for

Description

All GS models The software can be uploaded using the Leica Web server

application or myWorld@Leica Geosystems.

Main components

Instrument

Description

Software for all GS

GNSS instruments

Software upload

Description of the System

Summary of Contents for GS14

Page 1: ...Leica GS14 GS16 User Manual Version 5 0 English ...

Page 2: ...ument Where there are differences between the various instruments they are clearly described Name Description Format GS14 GS16 Quick Guide Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions Intended as a quick reference guide ü ü GS14 GS16 User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to a basic level are contained in the User Manual Prov...

Page 3: ...tus and full service his tory of your products in Leica Geosystems service centres Access detailed information on the services performed and download your latest calibration cer tificates and service reports mySupport Create new support requests for your products that will be answered by your local Leica Geosystems Support Team View the complete history of your support requests and view detailed i...

Page 4: ...Base 25 4 1 3 Setting up as a Real Time Rover 29 4 1 4 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 32 4 1 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 33 4 1 6 Connecting to the Web Server 36 4 2 Batteries 38 4 2 1 Operating Principles 38 4 2 2 Battery for GS14 GS16 38 4 3 Working with the Memory Device 39 4 4 Working with the RTK Device 39 4 5 LED Indicators on GS14 GS16 40 4 6 Guidelines for Correct...

Page 5: ...ying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the fol lowing table with the different signal words and their definitions Supplemen tary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which...

Page 6: ...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 application without additional control and safety installations 1 3 Limits of Use Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita tion not suitable for use in aggressive or explos...

Page 7: ...specific permit The internal and external radio modems have been designed to operate on frequency ranges and output power ranges the exact use of which differs from one region and or country to another 1 5 Hazards of Use NOTICE Dropping misusing modifying storing the product for long periods or transporting the product Watch out for erroneous measurement results Precautions Periodically carry out ...

Page 8: ... working site is adequately secured Adhere to the regulations governing safety accident prevention and road traffic CAUTION Not properly secured accessories If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock for example blows or falling the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury Precautions When setting up the product mak...

Page 9: ...ed with appropriate protection elements like a lightning arrester These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist If there is a risk of a thunderstorm or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period protect your product additionally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables for example instrument ante...

Page 10: ... contact your local passenger or freight transport company WARNING Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress high ambient tempera tures or immersion into fluids This can cause leakage fire or explosion of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temper atures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids WARNING Short circuit of battery termi...

Page 11: ...the product only in dry environments for example in buildings or vehi cles Protect the product against humidity WARNING Incorrect fastening of the external antenna Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence vibration or airstream This may result in accident and physical injury Precautions Attach the e...

Page 12: ... Product specific treatment and waste management information can be received from your Leica Geosystems distributor WARNING Improperly repaired equipment Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowl edge Precautions Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products 1 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The term Electromagnetic...

Page 13: ...nsponders two way radios or diesel generators Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibil ity that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic environment Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions CAUTION Electromagnetic radiatio...

Page 14: ...ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interf...

Page 15: ... 31308 QIPPHS8 P 7830A PHS8P 0012204_001 005044_002 005044_002 Made in China Type GEB212 2ICR19 66 Art No 772806 7 4V 2 6 Ah 10A 19Wh XXXXXXXX XXXXXX A S 82 31 620 6252 Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg Li Ion Battery 5A 130 C S No 10412 전지 Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co Ltd Labelling GS14 Labelling GS16 Labelling internal battery GEB212 Safety Directions 15 ...

Page 16: ...may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Canada Déclaration de Conformité Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux con ditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage 2 ...

Page 17: ...Concept 2 2 1 Software Concept All instruments use the same software concept Software type Description GS firmware GS_xx fw This software covers all functions of the instrument The Web server application is integrated into the firm ware and cannot be deleted The English language is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted Language soft ware WEB_LANG sxx Numerous languages are available f...

Page 18: ... back up in a main power failure 2 2 3 Data Storage Concept Data Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data can be recorded on the microSD card Device Description microSD card The GS14 GS16 GNSS instrument has a microSD card slot fit ted as standard A microSD card can be inserted and removed Available capacity 1 GB While other microSD cards can be used Leica Geosystems recom mends to only use Leica microS...

Page 19: ...ile antenna f GAT21 GAT25 or GAT26 radio antenna g Tribrach h 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 Container for GS instrument and accessories 1 2 Description of the System 19 ...

Page 20: ...strument to a computer using a cable Turn on the instrument by holding down the Power key for 2 s A green blinking light at both power LEDs indi cates that the instrument powers up 004107_002 a b c d e a QN connector for external UHF antenna only for models with UHF radio b Battery compartment with microSD and SIM card slot c LEDs ON OFF button and Function button d LEMO port serial and USB e Ante...

Page 21: ...turned off All functions following described assume the GS14 GS16 is already on Button Function Function Press and hold button for 1 s If the GS14 GS16 is in Base mode The GS14 GS16 switches to be in rover mode Rover mode and in static mode The GS14 GS16 switches to be in base mode Rover mode and in kinematic mode The GS14 GS16 switches to be in base mode Press and hold button for 3 s If the GS14 ...

Page 22: ... of the GNSS instrument is formatted The Memory LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted Press and hold buttons for 10 s The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is format ted Settings of all installed software will be deleted The Storage RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash red The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three times After the formatting the System RAM the GNSS instrument is t...

Page 23: ...eld controller using the Leica SmartWorx Viva Leica Captivate software Refer to the User Manual of the field controller for a detailed description of the keys and their function To turn on the instrument press and hold the Power button for 2 s To turn off the instrument press and hold the ON OFF button for 2 s confirm to power down the instrument when exiting the software on the field controller T...

Page 24: ...n vary slightly When using the adapter and carrier ensure that the antenna and the adapter assembly slide down the full length of the carrier stub An incor rectly mounted antenna will have a direct effect on the results 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 extern...

Page 25: ...t if nec essary 10 To hang the field controller on the tripod leg use the hook on the hand strap or use the utility hook Refer to the User Manual of the field controller 11 Insert the height hook into the carrier 12 Measure the antenna height using the height hook 13 Press the ON OFF button on the instrument for at least 2 s to switch on the instrument 4 1 2 Setting up as a Real Time Base The equi...

Page 26: ...have a direct effect on the results Standard radio is used throughout the instructions Digital cellular phones can also be used but the setup can differ slightly 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 d...

Page 27: ...ket i 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 004570_003 a b c r k d e f g c l m n o p j q h i k Equipment setup GS14 GS16 GSM UMTS or GS14 GS16 UHF Operation 27 ...

Page 28: ...vel Press the ON OFF button on the instrument for at least 2 s to switch on the instrument 7 Hang the external battery onto a tripod leg Screw the GS14 GS16 onto the carrier 8 Hang the tripod bracket onto a tripod leg and attach the radio housing onto the tripod bracket Check that the tribrach is still level 9 Connect the GEV205 cable to the GS08plus or the GEV264 cable to the GS14 GS16 to the ext...

Page 29: ...d 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 When using the pole with stub ensure that the antenna and the s...

Page 30: ...b Pole c CompactFlash card d SD card e 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 microSD card Equipment setup 30 Operation ...

Page 31: ... 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 j CS20 field controller k GEB331 battery l GHT66 holder m CS35 tablet n USB stick o GHT78 holder p microSD card q Pole Equipment setup GS14 GS16 UHF Operation 31 ...

Page 32: ... b c f d e g h i GHT63 clamp a Plastic sleeve b Pole clamp c Clamp bolt GHT66 holder d Locking pin e Top clip f Mounting plate g Bottom clip h Tightening screw i Mounting arm For an aluminium pole fit the plastic sleeve to the pole clamp 1 Insert the pole into the clamp hole 2 Attach the holder to the clamp using the clamp bolt 3 Adjust the angle and the height of the holder on the pole to a com f...

Page 33: ...ing pin to the left of the mounting plate 2 Place your palm over the top of the field controller 3 While in this position lift the top of the field controller from the holder 2 3 1 008551_001 4 1 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer Windows Mobile Device Center for PCs with Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 operating system is the synchronization software for Windows mobile based pocket PCs WMDC enabl...

Page 34: ... Manager 3 In Network Adapters right click on Remote NDIS based LGS 4 Click on Uninstall 5 Set Delete the driver as checked Press OK 1 Start the PC 2 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...

Page 35: ...e Program window appears 6 Install The drivers will be installed on your PC 7 The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears 8 Click Finish to exit the wizard 1 Start the PC 2 Plug the cable into the instrument 3 Turn on the instrument 4 Plug the cable into the USB port of the PC 5 Press the Windows Start button at the bottom left corner of the screen Connect to PC via USB cable step by step Op...

Page 36: ...on was successful Press any key to exit the DOS window The Configure GS connection shortcut disappears from the desktop 4 Start the web browser of your PC 5 Type in http 192 168 254 2 and press enter to access the web server of GS instrument To access the Web server the tasks following have to be done Configure the PC s Bluetooth device Establish a Bluetooth connection between PC and GS Accessing ...

Page 37: ...rted 6 Highlight Personal Ad hoc Network and check the checkbox for Personal Ad hoc Network Do not select Serial Port as service 7 Click Next The Bluetooth Setup Wizard Completion Page is star ted 8 Type in a name for your GS GNSS instrument and click Finish to com plete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard This procedure has to be repeated for every GS GNSS instrument you want to connect to Accessing the W...

Page 38: ...from the actual battery capacity available The batteries can be operated from 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery 4 2 2 Battery for GS14 GS16 3a 3b 4a 4c 4b 1 1 5 5 008648_001 The battery is inserted in the bottom part of the instrument 1 Push the slide fastener of the battery ...

Page 39: ...ymbol 2 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 3 Press the latch of the SIM microSD card cover and remove the cover 4 Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot until it clicks into position 5 Insert the SIM microSD card cover to cover slot 6 Insert the cover over the battery compartment 7 Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close loc...

Page 40: ...the SIM microSD card cover and remove the cover 4 Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the OPEN arrow and flip it up 5 Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder the chip facing the con nectors inside the slot as shown on the SIM microSD card cover Press the SIM card holder down 6 Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the LOCK arrow to close 4 5 LED Indicators on GS14 GS16 Descript...

Page 41: ...vailable flashing green a code only position is available green a fixed RTK position is available SmartLink is converging or has converged Power LED active bat tery 1 off battery is not connected flat or GS14 GS16 is switched off green power is 20 100 red power is 5 20 The remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of survey the temperature and the age of the battery fa...

Page 42: ...eries which are inserted or connected but are not cur rently powering the GS14 GS16 instrument 4 6 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception espe cially at the instrument which serves as a base Set up the instrument in loca tions which are free of obstructions such as trees buildings or mountains For static surveys the i...

Page 43: ...ical Data for information about temperature limits Refer to 6 Technical Data for information about storage temperature range Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing After storage recharge batteries before using Protect batteries from damp and wetness Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use A storage temperature range of 0 C to 30 C 32 F to 86 F in a dry e...

Page 44: ...plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the con necting cables Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap Cables and plugs Connectors with dust caps 44 Care and Transport ...

Page 45: ...B2 B3 QZSS L1 C A L2C L5 SBAS WAAS EGNOS MSAS GAGAN L band Believe to comply but subject to availability of BeiDou Interface Control Document and Galileo commercial service definition Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 L2 and L5 GPS are fully inde pendent with AS on or off Support of QZSS LEX and NavIC L5 is incorporated and will be provided through future firmware upgrade 6 1 3 Accuracy Ac...

Page 46: ...iameter 0 190 m Instrument weight without battery SIM card and SD card Type Weight kg lbs GS14 GS16 0 93 2 04 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 Power consumption GS14 radio excluded 2 6 W typically 220 mA with external battery 350 mA with internal...

Page 47: ...uously Satel M3 TR9 receive 8 h continuously Cinterion GS2 W 6 h continuously Base Satel OEM22 transmit 5 h continuously Satel M3 TR4 transmit 5 h continuously Satel M3 TR9 transmit 6 h continuously Cinterion BGS2 W 6 h continuously Cinterion HS8 P PHS8 J Cinterion PXS8 Type GS14 GS16 Voltage Current Frequency GPS L1 1575 42 MHz ü ü GPS L2 1227 60 MHz ü ü GPS L5 1176 45 MHz ü GLONASS L1 1602 5625 ...

Page 48: ... Leica SD cards 40 to 85 40 to 100 GEB212 20 to 55 40 to 70 Protection against water dust and sand Protection Instrument IP68 IEC 60529 Dust tight Protected against continuous immersion in water Tested for 2 hours in 1 40 m depth GEB212 IP54 IEC 60529 Dust protected Protection against splashing water from any direction Humidity Protection Instrument Up to 100 The effects of condensation are to be ...

Page 49: ...0 km from the centre of Ny Ålesund The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC part 15 or European Directive 2014 53 EU has to be approved prior to use and operation Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law 電波法 and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law 電気通信事業法 ...

Page 50: ...itions Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite When carrying or shipping your Leica product with Lithium batteries onboard a commercial aircraft you must do so in accordance with the IATA 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...

Page 51: ...ogether with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http leica geosystems com about us compliance standards legal documents or collected from your Leica Geosystems distributor You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agree ment Installation or us...

Page 52: ... with UHF radio b Port 1 USB and serial 1 7 6 8 5 4 3 2 PIN_001 Pin Signal Name Function Direction 1 USB_D USB data line In or out 2 USB_D USB data line In or out 3 GND Signal ground 4 RxD RS232 receive data In 5 TxD RS232 transmit data Out 6 ID Identification pin In or out 7 PWR Power input 10 5 V 28 V In 8 GPIO RS232 general purpose signal In or out Description Ports at the instrument underside ...

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