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GS14/GS16, Description of the System

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Instrument Components

The instrument can be preprogrammed using the 

Web server

 application running from 

the instrument on a web browser of a Windows device. Connect the instrument 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 indicates that the instrument powers up.

GS14/GS16 
components

A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to 
the field controller.

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) Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP)

004107_002

a

b

c

d

e

Summary of Contents for GS14

Page 1: ...Leica GS14 GS16 User Manual Version 4 0 1 English ...

Page 2: ...rs Validity of this manual This manual applies to all models of the GS14 GS16 GNSS instrument Where there are differences between the various instruments they are clearly described Available documentation Refer to the following resources for all GS14 GS16 documentation software the Leica USB documentation card https myworld leica geosystems com Name Description Format GS14 GS16 Quick Guide Provide...

Page 3: ...ice View the current service status and full service history of your prod ucts in Leica Geosystems service centres Access detailed informa tion on the services performed and download your latest calibration certificates and service reports mySupport View the current service status and full service history of your prod ucts in Leica Geosystems service centres Access detailed informa tion on the ser...

Page 4: ...9 2 4 Instrument Components 21 3 User Interface 22 3 1 Keyboard 22 3 2 Operating Principles 24 4 Operation 25 4 1 Equipment Setup 25 4 1 1 Setting up as a Post Processing Base 25 4 1 2 Setting up as a Real Time Base 28 4 1 3 Setting up as a Real Time Rover 32 4 1 4 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder and Pole 35 4 1 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 37 4 1 6 Connecting to the Web Server 40 4...

Page 5: ...1 Tracking Characteristics GS14 49 6 1 2 Tracking Characteristics GS16 49 6 1 3 Accuracy 50 6 1 4 Technical Data 50 6 2 Conformity to National Regulations 53 6 2 1 GS14 GS16 53 6 2 2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 54 7 Software Licence Agreement 55 Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets 56 ...

Page 6: ...CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for iden tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the following table with the different signal words and their definitions Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Descripti...

Page 7: ...river unless this is permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of products with obvious damages 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 application without addit...

Page 8: ...nstructions 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 radio transmitters or lasers are respected To ensure that the radio modem is not operated without the permission of the local authori...

Page 9: ...roduct must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site 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 CAUTION If the accessories used w...

Page 10: ...e protected with appro priate 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 instr...

Page 11: ...d high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e g by coming in contact with jewellery keys metalized paper or other metals the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire for example by storing or transporting in pockets Precautions Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects WARNI...

Page 12: ... themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions 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 WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are enti...

Page 13: ...Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation for example near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example external su...

Page 14: ...s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and o...

Page 15: ...igital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 IC Q2331308 6850A 31308 QIPPHS8 P 7830A PHS8P 0012204_001 005044_001 ...

Page 16: ...rogram 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 frequency SBAS EGNOS WAAS MSAS GAGAN code and phase real time capable GS16 GPS GLONASS BeiDou an...

Page 17: ...ftware covers all functions of the instru ment The Web server application is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted The English language is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted Language software WEB_LANG sxx Numerous languages are available for the Web server applica tion The English language is the default language One language is chosen as the active language Software f...

Page 18: ...r interrupt the power supply when the GS GNSS instrument is switched off microSD cards can with the supplied adaptor also be used in an OMNI drive as supplied by Leica Geosystems Other PC card drives can require an adaptor microSD card The GS14 GS16 GNSS instrument has a microSD card slot fitted as standard A microSD card can be inserted and removed Available capacity 1 GB While other microSD card...

Page 19: ...EB311 batteries d Antenna e GAT18 mobile 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 009340_001 a b c i j l m k d d e f g h n o p ...

Page 20: ...d accessories 2 2 a GHT36 base for telescopic rod b 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 009308_001 a b c j i d e h f g ...

Page 21: ...g down the Power key for 2 s A green blinking light at both power LEDs indicates that the instrument powers up GS14 GS16 components A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to the field controller 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 but...

Page 22: ...e and RTK Rover LEDs shine red both Power and the Bluetooth LEDs shine yellow and then are turned off 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 butto...

Page 23: ...d hold buttons for 5 s The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times The microSD card 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 formatted Settings of all installed software will be deleted The Storage RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash red The Posi tion LED flashes y...

Page 24: ...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 Refer to the User Manual of the field controller for a detailed description of the keys and their function Turn on GS14 GS16 To turn on the instrument press and hold the Power button for 2 s Turn off GS14 GS16 To t...

Page 25: ...rectly using screw fitting If using stub and adapter procedures can 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 incorrectly 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...

Page 26: ...GEB212 battery d 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 002496_003 a b c i k d e f g h l m n o p b j b ...

Page 27: ...k that the tribrach is still level 8 Insert the data storage device and the battery into the field controller 9 Switch on the field controller and connect it to the instrument if necessary 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...

Page 28: ...clips to the GNSS antenna The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting If using stub and adapter procedures can 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 incorrectly mounted antenna will have a direct effect on the results Standard radio is used throughout the instructions Digital cellu...

Page 29: ...Tripod g GAT1 GAT2 radio antenna h GHT58 tripod bracket 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 003242_003 a b c d e f n k l m o p j i h g l q r s ...

Page 30: ...dem b microSD card c GEB212 battery d GRT146 carrier e Tribrach f GAT1 GAT2 radio antenna g GAD108 arm for UHF use only h Height hook i Tripod j GHT61 hand strap k SD card l CompactFlash card m Utility hook n CS20 field controller o GEB331 battery p CS15 field controller q CS35 tablet r USB stick 004570_003 a b c r k d e f g c l m n o p j q h i k ...

Page 31: ...16 to the external battery and to the radio housing Insert the data storage device and the battery into the field controller 10 Insert the data storage device and the battery into the field controller Connect the field controller to the instrument if necessary 11 Connect the field controller to the instrument if necessary To hang the field controller on the tripod leg use the hook on the hand stra...

Page 32: ...tooth 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 screw to stub adapter slide down the full length of the stub before tightening the locking ring An incorrectly mounted antenna will have a direct effect on the results Aluminium poles are used They can be replaced with their ...

Page 33: ...actFlash 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 mircoSD card 002497_004 a b c d e f g g h i j k l m n d o p ...

Page 34: ...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 mircoSD card q Pole 005658_002 a b c d e f g q g h i j k l m n e o p ...

Page 35: ...ries into the GS14 GS16 6 Press ON OFF button on the GS14 GS16 to switch on 7 Screw the GS14 GS16 to the top of the pole 8 The field controller and GS14 GS16 are connected via Bluetooth 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 008545_001 a b c f d e g h i Step Description For an alu...

Page 36: ...er The guides of the mounting plate aid in this action 8 After the CS field controller is placed onto the mounting plate ensure that the locking pin is put into the locked position To lock the locking pin push the locking pin to the right Step Description 7c 7a 7b 008547_001 008549_001 Step Description 1 Unlock the locking pin by pushing the locking pin to the left of the mounting plate 2 Place yo...

Page 37: ... the following steps if you have never installed Leica USB drivers before If older drivers were previously installed on the PC follow the instructions to un install the drivers prior the installation of the new drivers Name Description GEV223 USB data cable 1 8 m connects instrument to Mini USB to USB GEV234 USB data cable 1 65 m connects CS to GS or CS to PC USB GEV261 Y cable 1 8 m connects inst...

Page 38: ...o check the version of your operating system go to Control Panel System System type The setup requires administrative privileges The setup has to be run only once for all Leicadevices For PCs with Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 operating system If not already installed WMDC will be installed additionally otherwise this panel would not appear Click Install to continue or Cancel to exi...

Page 39: ...ion 39 4 Next 5 The Ready to Install the 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 Step Description ...

Page 40: ...earch field 192 168 254 1 for field controller 192 168 254 3 for other instruments 7 Press Enter A file browser opens You can now browse within the folders on the instru ment Step Description 1 Start the PC and turn on the GS GNSS instrument Instead of connecting to your PC you can connect your GS GNSS instrument to the field controller 2 Connect the GS GNSS instrument with the GEV234 cable to the...

Page 41: ...he Bluetooth Security Setup is started 5 Type in 0000 as Bluetooth security code and click Pair Now The pairing procedure will be done and the Bluetooth Service Selection is started 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 started 8 Type in a name for your G...

Page 42: ...ica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery capacity available Operation Discharging 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 Change Battery Step by step GS14 GS16 Step Description The battery i...

Page 43: ...ng cables when the GS14 GS16 is switched off The microSD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment of the instrument 1 Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol 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 ...

Page 44: ...ed on can result in permanent damage to the card Only insert remove the SIM card when the GS14 GS16 is switched off The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment 1 Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol 2 Remove the cover from battery compartment 3 Press the latch of the SIM microSD card cover and remove the ...

Page 45: ... logged flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5 memory left red microSD card is full no raw data is being logged or no microSD card is inserted but GS14 GS16 is configured to log raw data Position LED off no satellites are tracked or GS14 GS16 is switched off flashing yellow less than four satellites are tracked a position is not yet available yellow a navigated position is available flas...

Page 46: ...off flashing green power is 20 100 LED is green for 1 s every 10 s flashing red power is less than 20 LED is red for 1 s every 10 s RTK Rover LED off 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 interfa...

Page 47: ...erson responsible for the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company 5 2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 6 Technical Data for information ...

Page 48: ...e product the transport container the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40 C 104 F and clean them Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compartment Do not repack until everything is dry Always close the transport container when using in the field Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables Connect...

Page 49: ...rument channels Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured a maximum number of 555 channels is allocated Supported signals Carrier phase and code measurements on L1 L2 and L5 GPS are fully independent with AS on or off Support of QZSS L1 L2S L5Q L6L and IRNSS L5A is incorporated and will be provided through future firmware upgrade System Signal GPS L1 C A L2P L2C GLONASS L1 C A L2P ...

Page 50: ...ht without battery SIM card and SD card 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 Power Type Horizontal Vertical Static and rapid static 3 mm 0 5 ppm 5 mm 0 5 ppm Kinematic 8 mm 1 ppm 15 mm 1 ppm Static with long observations 3 mm 0 1 ppm 3 5 mm...

Page 51: ...20 receive 7 h continuously Satel OEM22 receive Satel M3 TR4 receive 7 h continuously Cinterion BGS2 W 6 h continuously Base Satel OEM22 transmit 5 h continuously Satel M3 TR4 transmit 5 h continuously Cinterion BGS2 W 6 h continuously Cinterion PHS8 P PHS8 J Cinterion PXS8 Type GS14 GS16 Voltage Current Frequency GPS L1 1575 42 MHz GPS L2 1227 60 MHz GPS L5 1176 45 MHz GLONASS L1 1602 5625 1611 5...

Page 52: ...age temperature C Instrument 40 to 65 40 to 80 Leica SD cards 40 to 85 40 to 100 GEB212 20 to 55 40 to 70 Protection IP68 IEC 60529 Dust tight Protected against continuous immersion in water Tested for 2 hours in 1 40 m depth Protection Up to 100 The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instrument ...

Page 53: ...adio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance applicable for Japan This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law This device should not be modified otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid Type Frequency band MHz GS14 GS16 1227 60 1246 4375 1254 3 1575 42 1602 5625 1611 5 GS14 GS16 Bluetooth 2402 24...

Page 54: ...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 Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from...

Page 55: ...ystems Soft ware 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 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 ...

Page 56: ...d Ports at the instrument underside Pin assignments for port P1 a QN connector only for models with UHF radio b Port 1 USB and serial 004118_002 a b 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 inpu...

Page 57: ...GS14 GS16 Pin Assignments and Sockets 57 ...

Page 58: ...systems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com 798165 4 0 1en Original text Published in Switzerland 2016 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland ...

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