Leica Viva GNSS User manual

Leica Viva GNSS
Getting Started Guide
Version 1.0
English

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Viva GNSS, Introduction
Introduction
To use the product in a permitted manner, please refer to the detailed safety instruc-
tions in the Leica CS10/CS15 User Manual and the Leica GS10/GS15 User Manual.
For detailed descriptions of all functions and settings of the product and applications,
please refer to the Leica Viva Series Technical Reference Manual.
Purpose of this
manual
This Getting Started Guide is intended as a quick field reference manual for immedi-
ately getting started with your Leica Viva Series equipment. The manual explains what
you can find in your container, how everything fits together and how to get started
on the basic applications.
Quick references
to specific topics Topic Refer to
What’s in my container? Chapter 1.1
How does the equipment all fit together? Chapter 1.2
What is this first screen I see when I turn on my instrument? Chapter 2.1
How do I get to the Main Menu? Chapter 2.1
How do I select things and move around the screens? Chapter 2.2
What are wizards? Chapter 2.2
How do I get started with jobs and codelists? Chapter 3

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wide range of services, information and training material.
With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever
it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This increases your effi-
ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa-
tion from Leica Geosystems.
How to use the applications? Chapter 4
Topic Refer to
Service Description
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Equipment 7
1.1 Container Contents 7
1.2 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base 11
1.3 Setting up as a Real-Time Base 16
1.4 Setting up as a Real-Time Rover 23
1.5 Using the Backpack 31
1.6 Fixing the CS to a Holder and Pole 34
2 SmartWorx Viva and Principles 38
2.1 SmartWorx Viva 38
2.1.1 Screen 40
2.1.2 Icons 43
2.1.3 Main Menu 47
2.2 Operating Principles 50
2.3 Webserver 54
2.3.1 Home 54
2.3.2 Icons 56
2.3.3 Go to Work! - Wake-Up 57

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2.3.4 Current Status 58
2.3.5 Instrument 59
2.3.6 User 60
3 Jobs & Data 61
3.1 Creating a New Job 61
3.2 Creating a Codelist 63
3.3 Importing ASCII Data into a Job 67
4 Applications 71
4.1 Survey 72
4.2 Stakeout 75
4.3 Reference Line 80
Appendix A Working with Memory Devices 83
A.1 Formatting a Memory Device 83
A.2 Directory Structure of the Memory Device 85
Appendix B Uploading System Files 87
Appendix C Leica Geo Office 89

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1 Equipment
1.1 Container Contents
Container for GS10
instrument and
delivered accesso-
ries part 1 of 2
a) GS10 instrument
b) Single/double arm for antennas of
devices
c) GFU device such as radio
d) Antennas of device
e) GAD32 telescopic rod
f) GEB221 batteries
g) Height hook
h) Cables
i) Antenna and GAD31 adapter
j) SD cards
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Container for GS10
instrument and
delivered accesso-
ries part 2 of 2
a) CS15 field controller
b) GHT62 holder for CS field controller
on pole
c) Allen key
d) Supplied stylus
e) GHT36 base for telescopic rod
f) CS10 field controller
g) GHT62 holder for CS field controller
on pole
h) GAD33 arm 15 cm
i) GFU device such as radio
j) Manual & DVD
k) Tribrach
l) GRT247 carrier
m) GEB211/GEB212 battery
n) GHT63 clamp
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Container for GS15
instrument and
delivered accesso-
ries part 1 of 2
a) GDC221 car adapter
b) GS15 instrument
c) Cables
d) Tribrach
e) Manuals and DVD
f) TNC QN-adapter
g) GAD31 adapter
h) GS15 instrument
i) GRT247 carrier
j) SD cards
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Container for GS15
instrument and
delivered accesso-
ries part 2 of 2
a) GAD108 arm
b) GAD34 arm 3 cm
c) GHT36 base for telescopic rod
d) GEB211/GEB212 batteries
e) Allen key
f) CS field controller
g) GHT62 holder for CS field controller
on pole
h) Antennas of device
i) GAD32 telescopic rod
j) Height hook
k) GHT63 clamp
l) Supplied stylus
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1.2 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base
Use The equipment setups described following are to be used for static operations over
markers.
Description The instrument can be programmed with the CS field controller before use which can
then be omitted from the setup.
• GNSS antenna/GS15 instrument is mounted directly using screw fitting. If using
stub and adapter, procedures can vary slightly.
• When using the adapter and carrier, ensure that the GNSS antenna and the
adapter assembly slide down the full length of the carrier stub. An incorrectly
mounted GNSS antenna will have a direct effect on the results.
• GNSS antennas are AS05 or AS10. Procedures/setup can vary if AR25/AT504GG
is used.
If the instrument is left in the container during use in high temperatures, the lid
should be left open. Refer to the GS10/GS15 User Manual for operating and storage
temperatures.
Use an external battery such as GEB171 to ensure operation for a full day.

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Equipment setup -
GS10
a) GNSS antenna AS05/AS10
b) GRT247 carrier
c) Height hook
d) Tribrach
e) 2.8 m antenna cable
f) GS10 instrument
g) Tripod
h) GEB221 batteries
i) SD card
j) SD card
k) CompactFlash card
l) CS field controller
m) GEB211/GEB212 battery
n) Transport container
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Equipment setup -
GS15
a) GS15 instrument
b) Height hook
c) GRT247 carrier
d) Tribrach
e) Tripod
f) CS field controller
g) Hand strap
h) Transport container
i) SD card
j) GEB211/GEB212 batteries
k) SD card
l) CompactFlash card
m) GEB211/GEB212 battery
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Equipment setup
step-by-step Step Description
1. Set up the tripod.
2. Mount and level the tribrach on the tripod.
3. Ensure that the tribrach is over the marker.
4. Place and lock the carrier in the tribrach.
GS10 GS15
5. Screw the GNSS antenna onto the
carrier.
Insert the SD card and the batteries
into the GS15.
6. Check that the tribrach is still level. Press the ON/OFF button on the GS15
for at least 2 s to switch on the GS15.
7. Insert the batteries into the instru-
ment.
Screw the GS15 onto the carrier.
8. Insert the SD card into the instru-
ment.
Check that the tribrach is still level.
9. Connect the instrument to the GNSS
antenna using the antenna cable and
port ANT on the instrument.
Insert the SD card or CompactFlash
card and the battery into the CS field
controller.
10. Connect the CS field controller to the instrument if necessary.

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11. To hang the instrument on the tripod
leg, use the hook on the rear of the
unit. Or place the instrument in the
container.
To hang the CS field controller on the
tripod leg, use the hook on the hand
strap. Refer to the CS10/CS15 User
Manual.
12. Insert the height hook into the carrier.
13. Measure the antenna height using the height hook.
14. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument for at least 2 s to switch on the
instrument .
Step Description

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1.3 Setting up as a Real-Time Base
Use The equipment setups described following are to be used for real-time base stations
with the need of normal radio coverage. Raw observation data can also be collected
for post-processing.
Description The GS10 instrument clips to the tripod leg. Connections are made to the GNSS and
radio antenna. The radio antenna is mounted on the antenna arm which clips to the
GNSS antenna. The GS10/GS15 instrument can be programmed with the CS field
controller before use which can then be omitted from the setup.
The GS10 instrument can be used as a DGPS base station, if fitted with the DGPS
option, and as a real-time base station.
The connection between GS15 and CS field controller is made via Bluetooth.
• GNSS antenna/GS15 instrument is mounted directly using screw fitting. If using
stub and adapter, procedures can vary slightly.
• When using the adapter and carrier, ensure that the GNSS antenna and the
adapter assembly slide down the full length of the carrier stub. An incorrectly
mounted GNSS antenna will have a direct effect on the results.

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• Standard radio is used throughout the instructions. Digital cellular phones can
also be used but the setup can differ slightly.
• GNSS antennas are AS05 or AS10. Procedures/setup can vary if AR25/AT504GG
is used.
If the instrument is left in the container during use in high temperatures, the lid
should be left open. Refer to the GS10/GS15 User Manual for operating and storage
temperatures.
Use an external battery such as GEB171 to ensure operation for a full day.

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Viva GNSS, Equipment
Equipment setup -
GS10
a) Radio antenna
b) GAD33 arm 15 cm
c) GNSS antenna AS05/AS10
d) Height hook
e) GRT247 carrier
f) Tribrach
g) 1.2 m antenna cable
(instrument/GNSS
antenna)
h) Tripod
i) GS10 instrument
j) Radio in housing
k) Transport container
l) 1.2 m antenna cable
(radio housing/radio
antenna)
m) GEB221 batteries
n) SD card
o) SD card
p) CompactFlash card
q) CS field controller
r) GEB211/GEB212 battery
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Equipment setup -
GS15
a) GS15 instrument with
built-in radio
b) Height hook
c) GRT247 carrier
d) Tribrach
e) Tripod
f) CS field controller
g) Hand strap
h) Transport container
i) SD card
j) GEB211/GEB212 batteries
k) SD card
l) CompactFlash card
m) GEB211/GEB212 battery
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Viva GNSS, Equipment
Equipment setup
step-by-step Step Description
1. Set up the tripod.
2. Mount and level the tribrach on the tripod.
3. Ensure that the tribrach is over the marker.
4. Place and lock the carrier in the tribrach.
GS10 GS15
5. Screw the GNSS antenna onto the
carrier.
Insert the SD card and the batteries
into the GS15.
6. Check that the tribrach is still level. Press the ON/OFF button on the GS15
for at least 2 s to switch on the GS15.
7. Insert the SD card and the batteries
into the instrument.
Screw the GS15 onto the carrier.
8. Connect the instrument to the GNSS
antenna using the antenna cable and
port ANT on the instrument.
Check that the tribrach is still level.
9. Connect the CS field controller to the
instrument if necessary.
Insert the SD card or CompactFlash
card and the battery into the CS field
controller.