Multitech GFU19 User Manual

Leica GS10/GS15User ManualVersion 4.0English

10GS10/GS15, Table of Contents7 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement138Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets140A.1 GS10 140A.2

100GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.1.3 Technical DataDimensions The dimensions are given for the housing without the sockets.Weight Instrument weights with

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 101Recording Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the SD card.Type Capacity [MB] Data capacitySD car

102GS10/GS15, Technical DataPowerInternal batteryBattery externalOperating times The given operating times are valid for• GS10: instrument plus antenn

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 103Equipment Operating timeType Radio Digital cellular phoneStatic (GS10) - - 32 h continuouslyStatic (GS15) - - 19 h contin

104GS10/GS15, Technical DataElectrical data)Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.Type GS15Voltage -Current -Frequency GPS L1 1575.4

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 105Environmental specificationsTemperatureProtection against water, dust and sandHumidityType Operating temperature [°C] Sto

106GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.2 Antennas Technical DataDescription and useThe antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 107DimensionsConnectorMountingWeightElectrical dataType AS05/AS10 AR10 AR25Height 6.2 cm 14.0 cm 20.0 cmDiameter 17.0 cm 24.

108GS10/GS15, Technical DataGPS L1 1575.42 MHz99 9 9GPS L2 1227.60 MHz- 999GPS L5 1176.45 MHz- 999GLONASS L1 1602.5625-1611.5 MHz99 9 9GLONASS L2 1246

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 109)Galileo Alt-BOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.Galileo Alt-BOC 1191.795 MHz- 999Gain (typically) 27 dBi 29 dBi

GS10/GS15, Description of the System 111 Description of the System1.1 System ComponentsMain componentsInstruments Depending on the satellite systems a

110GS10/GS15, Technical DataEnvironmental specificationsTemperatureProtection against water, dust and sandHumidityType Operating temperature [°C] Stor

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 111Cable lengthSeparation distance from instrument ...to antenna Supplied cable lengths [m]Optional cable lengths [m]GS10 AS

112GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3 Conformity to National RegulationsConformity to national regulationsFor products which do not fall under R&TTE dir

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 113Frequency bandOutput powerType Frequency band [MHz]GS10 1176.451191.7951207.141227.601246.4375 - 1254.31575.421602.4375 -

114GS10/GS15, Technical DataAntennaType Antenna Gain [dBi]Connector Frequency band [MHz]GNSS External GNSS antenna element (receive only)-- -Bluetooth

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 1156.3.2 GS15Conformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, dec

116GS10/GS15, Technical DataFrequency bandOutput powerType Frequency band [MHz]GS15 1176.451191.7951207.141227.601246.4375 - 1254.31575.421602.4375 -

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 117AntennaType Antenna Gain [dBi]Connector Frequency band [MHz]GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only)-- -Bluetoot

118GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3.3 GFU24, Siemens MC75Conformity to national regulationsFrequency band Quad-Band EGSM850 MHz/ EGSM900 MHz/ GSM1800 MHz/

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 119AntennaSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines

12GS10/GS15, Description of the System)Once the first operational Galileo satellites are available, a software update will be required.)The GS GNSS in

120GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3.4 GFU19 (US), GFU25 (CAN) CDMA MultiTech MTMMC-CConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 121Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and st

122GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3.5 GFU28, Telit UC864-GConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica Geo

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 123Frequency band UMTS/HSDPA (WCDMA/FDD) 850 MHz/ 1900 MHz/ 2100 MHzQuad-Band EGSM 850 MHz/ 900 MHz/ 1800 MHz/ 1900 MHzGPRS

124GS10/GS15, Technical DataSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and sta

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 1256.3.6 SLR1, SLR2, SATEL SATELLINE-3ASConformity to national regula-tions• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica G

126GS10/GS15, Technical DataFrequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHzOutput powerAntennaSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the max

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 1276.3.7 SLR5, SATEL SATELLINE M3-TR1Conformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica Geosy

128GS10/GS15, Technical DataFrequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHzOutput powerAntennaSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the max

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 1296.3.8 SLR3-1, SLR3-2, Pacific Crest ADLConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica

GS10/GS15, Description of the System 131.2 System Concept1.2.1 Software ConceptDescription All instruments use the same software concept.Software for

130GS10/GS15, Technical DataFrequency bandOutput powerAntennaSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible ex

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 1316.3.9 SLG1, Telit UC864-GConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica Geo

132GS10/GS15, Technical DataFrequency band UMTS/HSDPA (WCDMA/FDD) 850 MHz/ 1900 MHz/ 2100 MHzQuad-Band EGSM 850 MHz/ 900 MHz/ 1800 MHz/ 1900 MHzGPRS m

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 133Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and st

134GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3.10 SLG2, CINTERION MC75iConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US)• Hereby, Leica G

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 135Frequency band Quad-Band EGSM850 MHz/ EGSM900 MHz/ GSM1800 MHz/ GSM1900 MHzOutput powerAntennaSpecific Absorption Rate (S

136GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.3.11 SLC1 (US), SLC2 (US) CDMA Telit CC864-DUALConformity to national regulations• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 137Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines and st

138GS10/GS15, International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement7 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence AgreementInternational Limi

GS10/GS15, International Limited Warranty, Software Licence Agreement 139Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referre

14GS10/GS15, Description of the SystemSoftware upload)Uploading GS firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at least 75% full before be

140GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and SocketsAppendix A Pin Assignments and SocketsA.1 GS10Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assi

GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets 141Pin assignments for port P1a) Port P3: Power out, data in/out or remote interface in/out. 8 pin LEMOb) Port

142GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and SocketsPin assignments for port P2, and port P3Pin assignments for port PWR17685432PIN_003Pin Signal Name Function D

GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets 143SocketsPort P1: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLNPort P2 and port P3: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLNPPo

144GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and SocketsA.2 GS15Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the GS15 ports.In this cha

GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets 145Pin assignments for port P117685432PIN_001Pin Signal Name Function Direction1 USB_D+ USB data line In or out

146GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and SocketsPin assignments for port P217685432PIN_003Pin Signal Name Function Direction1 RTS RS232, ready to send Out2 C

GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and Sockets 147Pin assignments for port P3PIN_0051A1A28 9 10 11 12 13 14 15234567Pin Signal Name Function Direction1 PWR 4

148GS10/GS15, Pin Assignments and SocketsSocketsPort 1: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO EGI.1B.308.CLNPort 2: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLNPPort 3: 15 pin RS

GS10/GS15, Index 149IndexAAC, power supply unit ...15ActiveSync ...

GS10/GS15, Description of the System 151.2.2 Power ConceptGeneral Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-me

150GS10/GS15, IndexDimensionsAntennas ... 107Instruments ...

GS10/GS15, Index 151GGAT 1, antenna ...126, 128, 130GAT 2, antenna ...126, 128, 130GAT 3,

152GS10/GS15, IndexKKeyboardGS10 ... 20GS15 ...

GS10/GS15, Index 153OOperating timesGS10 ... 102GS15 ...

154GS10/GS15, IndexRTK BaseConfigure on GS10 ... 37Configure on GS15 ... 3

GS10/GS15, Index 155StatusGS10 ... 64GS15 ...

156GS10/GS15, IndexUUninterruptible Power Supply ... 16Upload software ... 1

GS10/GS15, Index 157

Total Quality Management: Our commitment to total customer satisfaction.Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, has been certified as being equip

16GS10/GS15, Description of the System)For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in a main power failure.

GS10/GS15, Description of the System 171.2.3 Data Storage ConceptDescription Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the SD card.

18GS10/GS15, Description of the System1.3 Instrument Components)The instrument can be preprogrammed using the Web server application running from the

GS10/GS15, Description of the System 19GS15 components)A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to the CS10/

2GS10/GS15, IntroductionIntroductionPurchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica GS10/GS15.This manual contains important safety directions as

20GS10/GS15, User Interface2 User Interface2.1 KeyboardKeyboard GS10Keyboard GS15a) ON/OFF buttonb) Function buttonGS_082aba) ON/OFF buttonb) Function

GS10/GS15, User Interface 21ON/OFF buttonFunction button)All functions following described assume the GS10/GS15 is already on.Button FunctionON/OFF If

22GS10/GS15, User Interface• rover mode and in static mode: The GS10/GS15 switches to be in base mode.• rover mode and in kinematic mode: The GS10/GS1

GS10/GS15, User Interface 23Button combinations• rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connection: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s.

24GS10/GS15, User InterfacePress and hold buttons for 10 s.The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is formatted. Settings of all installed software will

GS10/GS15, User Interface 252.2 Operating PrinciplesOperating the instrumentThe GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument is operated either by the pressing its butto

26GS10/GS15, Operation3 Operation3.1 Equipment Setup3.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer)Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating sy

GS10/GS15, Operation 274. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers window appears.)Ensure that all Leica Viva devices a

28GS10/GS15, OperationConnect USB cable to PC for the first time step-by-stepStep Description1. Start the PC.2. Plug the GEV234 cable into Port P1 of

GS10/GS15, Operation 297. Finish.8. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up automatically a second time.9. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.10. Che

GS10/GS15, Introduction 3Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microso

30GS10/GS15, OperationConnect to PC via USB cable step-by-stepStep Description1. Start the PC.2. Plug the GEV234 cable into port P1 of the instrument

GS10/GS15, Operation 315. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of Active-Sync.6. Click Explore in ActiveSync.)The folders on th

32GS10/GS15, Operation3.1.2 Connecting to the Web ServerDescription The Web server is a web-based tool to view the status of and configure the GNSS in

GS10/GS15, Operation 33Accessing the Web server via Bluetooth step-by-stepTo access the Web server the tasks following have to be done: • Configure th

34GS10/GS15, OperationEstablishing a Bluetooth connection between PC and GS GNSS instrumentStep Description1. Start the PC and turn on the GS GNSS ins

GS10/GS15, Operation 35Accessing the Web server)This procedure has to be repeated for every GS GNSS instrument you want to connect to.Step Description

36GS10/GS15, Operation3.1.3 Configuring the InstrumentDescription The instrument can be set up as real-time rover or as real-time base by pressing the

GS10/GS15, Operation 37Switching to a real-time baseFunction buttonIF the is THENPressing for <1sGS in rover mode and in static modeThe GS GNSS ins

38GS10/GS15, OperationUpdating RTK base positionFunction buttonIF the is THENPress and hold button for 3 sGS in base mode and a posi-tion is avail-abl

GS10/GS15, Operation 393.2 Batteries3.2.1 Operating PrinciplesCharging / first-time use• The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first t

4GS10/GS15, IntroductionValidity of this manualThis manual applies to the GS10/GS15.Available documentationName Description/FormatGS10/GS15 Quick Guid

40GS10/GS15, Operation3.2.2 Battery for GS10Change battery step-by-stepStep Description)The batteries are inserted in the front of the instrument.1. L

GS10/GS15, Operation 414. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw.5. Repeat steps 1. to 4. for the second battery compartment

42GS10/GS15, Operation3.2.3 Battery for GS15Change battery step-by-stepStep Description)The batteries are inserted in the bottom part of the instrumen

GS10/GS15, Operation 433. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover of the battery compartment.4. Push the battery up

44GS10/GS15, Operation3.3 Working with the Memory Device)• Keep the card dry.• Use it only within the specified temperature range.• Do not bend the ca

GS10/GS15, Operation 45Step Description)The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment A of the instrument.1. Open the cover of ba

46GS10/GS15, OperationInsert and remove an SD card into GS15 step-by-stepStep Description)The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compa

GS10/GS15, Operation 474. Do not force the card into the slot. The card should be held with the contacts upwards and facing the slot.5. To remove the

48GS10/GS15, Operation3.4 Working with the RTK Device3.4.1 GS10Devices fitting into a clip-on-housingDigital cellular phones fitting into a clip-on-ho

GS10/GS15, Operation 49Attach and detach a clip-on-housing step-by-stepStep Description)The clip-on-housing for devices fits on either of the small si

GS10/GS15, Introduction 5Refer to the following resources for all GS10/GS15 documentation/software:• the Leica Viva Series DVD• https://myworld.leica-

50GS10/GS15, Operation3. Slide the clip-on-housing toward the instrument front panel until the connector is plugged into port P2 or port P3.4. On the

GS10/GS15, Operation 51Insert and remove a SIM card step-by-stepStep Description)The SIM card is inserted into a slot on the bottom of the clip-on-hou

52GS10/GS15, Operation6. Using the pen, press the small button of the SIM card slot to eject the SIM card holder.7. Take the SIM card holder out off t

GS10/GS15, Operation 53LED indicators DescriptionEach clip-on-housing for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indicators on th

54GS10/GS15, OperationDescription of the LEDsIF the on is THENMode LED GFU14 with Satelline 3AS, GFU27 with Satelline M3-TR1red the device is in the p

GS10/GS15, Operation 55GFU24 with Siemens MC75, GFU28 with Telit UC864-Gred call is in progress.red: long flash, long breakno SIM card inserted, no PI

56GS10/GS15, OperationGFU14 with Satelline 3AS, GFU27 with Satelline M3-TR1red or flashing red the communication link, Data Carrier Detection, is okay

GS10/GS15, Operation 573.4.2 GS15Devices fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrumentDigital cellular phones fitting into the GS15 GNSS instrumentRadios fitt

58GS10/GS15, OperationInsert and remove a slot-in-device step-by-stepStep Description)Turn over the GS15 to gain access to the slot-in-device compartm

GS10/GS15, Operation 59Insert and remove a SIM card step-by-step5. Tighten the screws.)All screws have to be tightened to ensure that the instrument i

6GS10/GS15, IntroductionService DescriptionmyProducts Simply add all Leica Geosystems products that you and your company own. View detailed informatio

60GS10/GS15, OperationLED indicators DescriptionEach slot-in-device for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indi-cators on the

GS10/GS15, Operation 61DiagramDescription of the LEDsa) Mode LED, available for Satelline 3ASb) Data transfer LEDc) Signal strength LEDd) Power LEDIF

62GS10/GS15, OperationSignal strength LEDSLC1 (US), SLC2 (US) with CDMA Telit CC864-DUALred device is on, not registered on the network.flashing red d

GS10/GS15, Operation 63SLR3-1, SLR3-2 with Pacific Crest ADLred the communication link, Data Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving instrument.flash

64GS10/GS15, Operation3.5 LED Indicators on GS10/GS15LED indicators DescriptionThe GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They

GS10/GS15, Operation 65Description of the LEDsIF the is THENBluetooth LEDgreen Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting.purple Bluetooth is

66GS10/GS15, Operationflashing yellow less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not yet available.yellow a navigated position is available.

GS10/GS15, Operation 67flashing green power is 40% - 100%. LED is green for 1 s every 10 s.flashing yellow power is 20% - 40%. LED is yellow for 1 s e

68GS10/GS15, Operation*1 The battery, which currently powers the GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument.*2 Other batteries, which are inserted or connected but are

GS10/GS15, Operation 693.6 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS SurveysUndisturbed satellite signal receptionSuccessful GNSS surveys require undis

GS10/GS15, Table of Contents 7Table of ContentsIn this manual Chapter Page1 Description of the System111.1 System Components 111.2 System Concept 131.

70GS10/GS15, Care and Transport4 Care and Transport4.1 TransportTransport in the fieldWhen transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure t

GS10/GS15, Care and Transport 714.2 StorageProduct Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment

72GS10/GS15, Care and Transport4.3 Cleaning and DryingProduct and acces-sories• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, mo

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 735 Safety Directions5.1 General IntroductionDescription The following directions enable the person responsible for the p

74GS10/GS15, Safety Directions5.2 Intended UsePermitted use • Computing with software.• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring te

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 75Adverse use • Use of the product without instruction.• Use outside of the intended limits.• Disabling safety systems.•

76GS10/GS15, Safety Directions5.3 Limits of UseEnvironment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 775.4 ResponsibilitiesManufacturer of the productLeica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica

78GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsWARNING The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. This pe

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 795.5 Hazards of UseWARNING The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrec

8GS10/GS15, Table of Contents3.2.1 Operating Principles 393.2.2 Battery for GS10 403.2.3 Battery for GS15 423.3 Working with the Memory Device 443.4

80GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsDANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 81WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building

82GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsWARNING If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being s

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 83DANGER If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of bein

84GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsLightning conductorsSuggestion for design of a lightning conductor for a GNSS system:1) On non-metallic structuresProtec

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 85Grounding the instrument/antennaWARNING Using a battery charger not recommended by Leica Geosystems can destroy the ba

86GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsCAUTION During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 87WARNING Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being

88GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsWARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gase

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 895.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCDescription The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability

GS10/GS15, Table of Contents 95.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 895.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 926 Technical Data956.1 GS10/GS15 Technica

90GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsCAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-ments.Although the product mee

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 91Radios or digital cellular phonesUse of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:WARNING Electromagnetic f

92GS10/GS15, Safety Directions5.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.)The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.WARNING

GS10/GS15, Safety Directions 93Labelling GS10Labelling internal battery GEB221GS_096Type: . . . . . . . . . . .Art.No.: . . . . . .Equi.No.: . . .

94GS10/GS15, Safety DirectionsLabelling GS15Labelling internal battery GEB211, GEB212GS_095Type: . . . . . . . . . . .Equi.No.: . . . . . . . . . .

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 956 Technical Data6.1 GS10/GS15 Technical Data6.1.1 Tracking CharacteristicsInstrument technologySmartTrack+Satellite recept

96GS10/GS15, Technical DataSupported codes and phasesGPSGLONASSGalileo)Carrier phase and code measurements on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) are fully independen

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 97Satellites trackedUp to 16 simultaneously on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) + up to 14 simultaneously on L1 and L2 (GLONASS) + up to

98GS10/GS15, Technical Data6.1.2 Accuracy)Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometr

GS10/GS15, Technical Data 99Differential phase in post-processingStatic and rapid staticStatic with long observationsDifferential phase in real-timeSt