Leica GS15 Base & Rover Kit w/CS15 Field Controller

Proven GNSS technology

Built on years of knowledge and experience, the Leica GS15 delivers the hallmarks of Leica GNSS – reliability and accuracy.

• Leica SmartCheck – RTK data-processing to guarantee correct results

• Leica SmartTrack – advanced four constellation tracking of all GNSS satellites today and tomorrow
• Leica xRTK – delivers more positions in difficult environments.
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Work as you want to

The Leica GS15 is designed to suit any surveying task.

• Built-in exchangeable communication devices for field base stations and RTK rovers with removable SIM cards
• Fully scalable sensor allows you to buy only what you need today and upgrade with additional functionality as you need it
• Integrated web server to configure the logging of Leica or RINEX raw data and measure with one button press in the field
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Rugged

The Leica GS15 is built for the most demanding environments.

• IP68 protection against dust and continuous immersion

• Built for extreme temperatures of –40°C to +65°C
• Integrated intenna technology to avoid breaking, losing or forgetting antenna
Specifications:

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (GS15) 1.34 kg

Weight 3.30 kg standard RTK rover including slot RTK device, controller, batteries pole and bracket

Dimension (GS15) (diameter x height) 196 mm x 198 mm

Environmental specifications

Temperature, operating –40° C to +65° C, compliance with ISO9022-10-08, ISO9022-11-special, MIL STD 810F – 502.4-II, MIL STD 810F – 501.4-II

Temperature, storage –40° C to +80° C, compliance with ISO9022-10-08, ISO9022-11-special, MIL STD 810F – 502.4-II, MIL STD 810F – 501.4-II

Humidity 100%, compliance with ISO9022-13-06, ISO9022-12-04 and MIL STD 810F – 507.4-I

Proof against: water, sand and dust IP68 according IEC60529 and MIL STD 810F – 506.4-I, MIL STD 810F – 510.4-I and MIL STD 810F – 512.4-I
Protected against blowing rain and dust
Protected against temporary submersion into water (max. depth 1,4 m)

Vibration Withstands strong vibration during operating, compliance with ISO9022-36-08 and MIL STD 810F – 514.5-Cat.24

Drops Withstands 1.0 m drop onto hard surfaces

Functional shock 40 g / 15 to 23 msec, compliance with MIL STD 810F – 516.5-I No loss of lock to satellite signal when used on a pole set-up and submitted to pole bumps up to 150 m

Topple over Withstands topple over from a 2 m survey pole onto hard surfaces

Power & Electrical

Supply voltage Nominal 12 V DC

Range 10.5 – 28 V DC

Typically: 3.2 W, 270 mA

Power consumption

Internal power supply Recharge & removable LI-Ion battery, 2.6 Ah / 7.4 V, 2 batteries fit into receiver

Internal power supply, operation time • 10.00 h receiving RTK data with standard radio
• 9.00 h transmitting RTK data with standard radio
• 7.50 h RTK via GSM/GPRS connection using 2 internal batteries

External power supply Rechargeable external NiMh battery 9 Ah / 12 V

Certifications Compliance to: FCC, CE Local approvals (as IC Canada, C-Tick Australia, Japan, China)

Memory

Memory medium Removable SD Card: 1 GB

Data capacity 1 GB is typically sufficient for about GPS & GLONASS (8+4 satellites) 280 days raw data logging at 15 s rate

Data recording

Type of data Onboard recording of:

• Leica GNSS raw data
• RINEX data

Recording rate Up to 20 Hz

Buttons • ON / OFF button

• Function button

Button functionality Function button:

• Easy switch between Rover / Base mode
• Easy “Here” positioning functionality

Led status indicator Bluetooth®, position, RTK status, data logging, detailed power status

Additional user interface Additional web interface functionality provides full status indicator and configuration options

Communications

Communication ports 1 x serial RS232 Lemo

1 x USB / RS232 Lemo
1 x UART serial & USB (for removable internal RTK devices)
1 x Bluetooth® port, Bluetooth® v2.00+ EDR, class 2

No. of simultaneous data links • Up to 3 data links can be attached and used simultaneously
• 2 real-time output interfaces via independent ports, providing identical or different RTK/ RTCM formats

Built In data links

Radio modems • Fully integrated, fully sealed receive / transmit radios

• User exchangeable device
• SATEL, Pacific Crest and others
• 390 – 470 MHz bandwidth
• Transmit power: 0.5 – 1.0 W

Radio modems • Fully integrated, fully sealed receive / transmit radios

• User exchangeable device
• SATEL, Pacific Crest and others
 • 390 – 470 MHz bandwidth
• Transmit power: 0.5 – 1.0 W

UHF antenna options • Fully integrated UHF antenna

• External UHF antenna connector (Type QN)

3G GSM / UMTS(HSDPA) phone modem • Fully integrated, fully sealed phone modem
• User exchangeable device
• User exchangeable SIM card
• Tri-Band UMTS / HSDPA: 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• Quad-Band GSM / GPRS: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

CDMA phone modem • Fully integrated, fully sealed CDMA phone modem
• User exchangeable device
• Dual-Band CDMA 1XRTT (800 / 1900 MHz)

GSM / UMTS / CDMA antenna options • Integrated GSM / UMTS / CDMA antenna

• External GSM / UMTS / CDMA antenna connector (Type QN)

External data links

Radio modems Support of any suitable UHF / VHF radio

GSM / UMTS / CDMA phone modems Support of any suitable GSM / GPRS / UMTS / CDMA modem

Landline phone modems Support of any suitable Landline phone modem

Leica CS15 Field Controller

Designed for extreme environments, you can always rely on your CS15 and CS10 field controllers. They are comfortable to hold and easy-to-use, making them your perfect partner on site. Easy-to-use

software. The Viva CS15 and CS10 controllers are perfectly designed to be used with SmartWorx Viva surveying software. With clear graphics, practical menu structures, understandable terminology

and simplified workflows, save time and effort on any site. SmartWorx Viva is incredibly easy to learn and use. You and your field crew will be up to speed in no time.Work how you like Designed as

part of the Leica Viva series, the CS15 and CS10 are versatile controllers to work with many instruments and software combinations: Ideal for use with all Leica Viva and Nova series total stations and
GNSS sensors.Perfectly designed to be used with SmartWorx Viva surveying software.Powerful ARM core processor for many software applications. Flexible communication and data handling. Stay

connected with a wide range of communication and data storage options. With fully integrated wireless Intenna technology (Bluetooth®, GSM/UMTS 3.5G, WiFi), a choice of two connector modules

and data storage using an SD card or USB memory stick, your Viva CS15 and CS10 are ready for all challenges on site and in the office.

CS15 and CS10

Hardware
Specifications

Operating System Windows CE 6.0

Processor Freescale i.MX31 533 MHz ARM Core

Dimensions (L x W CS15: 245 x 125 x 45 mm CS10:

x D) 200 x 102 x 45 mm

Weight CS10-560 g, CS15-710 g

Memory, Ports &

Communication

System memory 512 MB DDR SDRAM

Flash storage 1 GB (nonvolatile NAND Flash)

memory

Interfaces SD card slot (SDIO) CF

Type I / II card slot 5-pin
custom connector (USB)

Commincation Lemo module: Lemo (USB and serial), USB A host, 7-pin connector, power
modules RS232 module: RS232, USB A host, USB mini AB OTG, 7-pin connector, power

Integrated wireless Bluetooth® 2.0 Class 2 Wireless

connectivity LAN 802.11b/g (option) Integrated 2.4 GHz
FHSS total station radio with fully integrated internal antenna (option)
Interface

Display 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) color TFT with LED backlight and touch screen

Keypad CS15 Rubber, tactile keypad, fully illuminated QWERTY 65 keys

including 12 function keys (landscape)

Audio Integrated sealed speaker and microphone Bluetooth® audio headset support

Camera Integrated 2MP fixed focus camera

Power
Management

Power Nominal 12 V DC Range

10.5 – 28 V D

Battery GEB212 (7.4 V / 2600 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable), removable

Battery Life 10 Hours, room temperature, depending on use of embedded devices

Battery Charging 2 Hours

Environmental
Specifications

Temperature Operation: -30 to 60° C Storage: -40

to 80° C

Dust and water IP67 (IEC 60529)

Humidity 100% condensing (MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.4-I)

Drop 1.2 m (onto plywood over concrete)

Vibration MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5-Cat24

Software
Application Viva Controller runs Leica SmartWorx Viva and SmartWorx Viva LT. In
Software addition, a number of regional solutions are available. For more information on
the field software that’s best for you, contact your local Leica authorized
distribution partner.

Standard software Internet Explorer Mobile, File Explorer, Word Mobile, Microsoft Windows
Media™ Player, Camera Software, Online Help