Leica GS14 User manual

Leica GS14
User Manual
Version 1.1.1
English

GS14, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica GS14 GNSS instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product identifica-
tion
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information
when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service work-
shop.
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
•
Bluetooth
®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to all models of the GS14 GNSS instrument. Where there are
differences between the various instruments they are clearly described.
Available documen-
tation
Refer to the following resources for all GS14 documentation/software:
• the Leica USB documentation card
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________
Name Description/Format
GS14 Quick
Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

GS14 User
Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the product
to a basic level are contained in the User Manual.
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions.
-
Name Description/Format
Viva GNSS
Getting Started
Guide
Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
-
Viva TPS
Getting Started
Guide
Describes the general working of the product in standard
use. Intended as a quick reference field guide.
-
Viva Series
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the product and applica-
tion functions. Included are detailed descriptions of
special software/hardware settings and software/hard-
ware functions intended for technical specialists.
-

GS14, Introduction 3
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GS14, Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1SafetyDirections 5
1.1 General Introduction 5
1.2 Definition of Use 6
1.3 Limits of Use 6
1.4 Responsibilities 6
1.5 Hazards of Use 7
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 10
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 11
2 Description of the System 12
2.1 System Components 12
2.2 System Concept 12
2.2.1 Software Concept 12
2.2.2 Power Concept 13
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept 13
2.3 Instrument Components 14
3UserInterface 15
3.1 Keyboard 15
3.2 Operating Principles 17
4Operation 18
4.1 Equipment Setup 18
4.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer 18
4.1.2 Connecting to the Web Server 21
4.2 Batteries 23
4.2.1 Operating Principles 23
4.2.2 Battery for GS14 23
4.3 Working with the Memory Device 24
4.4 Working with the RTK Device 25
4.5 LED Indicators on GS14 26
4.6 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 27
5 Care and Transport 28
5.1 Transport 28
5.2 Storage 28
5.3 Cleaning and Drying 29
6TechnicalData 30
6.1 GS14 Technical Data 30
6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 30
6.1.2 Accuracy 30
6.1.3 Technical Data 31
6.2 Conformity to National Regulations 33
6.2.1 GS14 33
7 Software Licence Agreement 35
Appendix A Pin Assignments and Sockets 36
Index 37

GS14, Safety Directions 5
1SafetyDirections
1.1 General Introduction
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.
About Warning
Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized 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 table below 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 Description
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.

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1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Computing with software.
• Recording measurements.
• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal
from GNSS satellites.
Adverse use • Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with recognisable 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
additional control- and safety installations.
1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not
suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-
tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible
for the product
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• 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, lasers are respected.

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1.5 Hazards of Use
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the
vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this
environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal-
lations and follow their instructions.
WARNING During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions
around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product 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 and accident prevention and road traffic.
CAUTION 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, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
WARNING If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
DANGER If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists
near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause
damage, injury and death.
Precautions:
• Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being
struck by lightning.
• Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not use the
product directly under or close to power lines. If it is essential to work in such an
environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations
and follow their instructions.
• If the product has to be permanently mounted in an exposed location, it is advis-
able to provide a lightning conductor system. A suggestion on how to design a
lightning conductor for the product is given below. Always follow the regulations in

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force in your country regarding grounding antennas and masts. These installations
must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
• To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes (voltage spikes) cables, for
example for antenna, power source or modem should be 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, instrument - antenna.
Lightning conduc-
tors
Suggestion for design of a lightning conductor for a GNSS system:
1) On non-metallic structures
Protection by air terminals is recommended. An air terminal is a pointed solid or
tubular rod of conducting material with proper mounting and connection to a
conductor. The position of four air terminals can be uniformly distributed around
the antenna at a distance equal to the height of the air terminal.
The air terminal diameter should be 12 mm for copper or 15 mm for aluminium. The
height of the air terminals should be 25 cm to 50 cm. All air terminals should be
connected to the down conductors. The diameter of the air terminal should be kept
to a minimum to reduce GNSS signal shading.
2) On metallic structures
Protection is as described for non-metallic structures, but the air terminals can be
connected directly to the conducting structure without the need for down conduc-
tors.
Air terminal
arrangement, plan
view
Grounding the
instrument/antenna
CAUTION During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of 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.
a) Antenna
b) Support structure
c) Air terminal
GS_039
a
b
c
a) Antenna
b) Lightning conductor array
c) Antenna/instrument connection
d) Metallic mast
e) Connection to earth
GS_040
e
d
c
a
b

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WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and 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.
WARNING 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 external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured
additionally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is
correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely.
WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing 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 dealer.
WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.

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1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, 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 supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of electromagnetic
radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Radios or digital
cellular phones
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in
medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also affect
humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment
can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of
filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion hazard
exists.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical
equipment.
•Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.

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1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.
WARNING
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Labelling GS14
Labelling internal
battery GEB212
WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This equipment 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 interfer-
ence 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 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 on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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005044_001

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2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
Main components
Instrument
2.2 System Concept
2.2.1 Software Concept
Description All instruments use the same software concept.
Software for all GS
GNSS instruments
Software upload 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.
Component Description
Instrument To calculate a position from the computed ranges to all
visible 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 The office software including a series of help programs which
support working with Leica Viva Series instruments.
Instrument Description
GS14 GPS, GLONASS and Galileo GNSS receiver, dual frequency, SBAS
(EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and phase, real-time capable
Software type Description
GS firmware
(GS_xx.fw)
This important software 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 for Description
All GS models The software can be uploaded using the Leica Web server
application or myWorld@Leica Geosystems.
Ensure that a Leica microSD card is inserted into the
GS instrument before starting the upload. Refer to
"4.3 Working with the Memory Device".

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2.2.2 Power Concept
General Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-
mended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two
external power supplies can be connected.
For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in a
main power failure.
2.2.3 Data Storage Concept
Description Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the microSD card.
Memory device
Unplugging connecting cables, removing the data storage device or interrupting the
power supply during the measurement can cause loss of data. Only remove the data
storage device, unplug connecting cables or 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.
Internal power supply: One battery (GEB211 or GEB212) fits into the instrument.
External power supply: GEB171 battery connected via a cable.
OR
Car battery connected via a converter cable supplied by
Leica Geosystems.
OR
10.5 V-28 V DC power supply via a converter cable supplied
by Leica Geosystems.
OR
110 V/240 V AC to 12 V DC power supply unit, supplied by
Leica Geosystems.
microSD card: The GS14 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 cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends to only
use Leica microSD cards and is not responsible for data loss or any other error
that can occur while using a non-Leica card.

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2.3 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 components
A Bluetooth port is included inside all GS GNSS instruments to enable connectivity to
the CS10/CS15 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)
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a
b
c
d
e

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3UserInterface
3.1 Keyboard
Keyboard GS14
ON/OFF button
Function button All functions following described assume the GS14 is already on.
a) ON/OFF button
b) Function button
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ab
Button Function
ON/OFF If GS14 already off:
Turns on GS14 when held for 2 s.
While the GS14 is booting the two Power LEDs are
lighted. Once the GS14 has started, the normal LED
behaviour starts.
If GS14 already on:
Turns off GS14 when held for 2 s.
The Storage, Position, RTK Base 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 is in:
• base mode: The GS14 switches to be in rover mode.
• rover mode and in static mode: The GS14 switches to be
in base mode.
• rover mode and in kinematic mode: The GS14 switches to
be in base mode.
Press and hold button for 3 s.
If the GS14 is in:
• base mode and a position is available: The RTK base LED
flashes green for 2 s.
The GS14 takes the next available position and updates
the coordinates of the currently stored RTK base posi-
tion.
• base mode and no position is available: The RTK base LED
flashes yellow for 2 s.
• rover mode: No action.

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Button combina-
tions
Press and hold button for 5 s.
If the GS14 is in:
• base mode: No action.
• rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connec-
tion: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s. The GS14
will connect to the RTK base station or the Ntrip server
configured.
• rover mode and not configured for a dial-up or Ntrip
connection: No action.
Button Function
Button Function
ON/OFF Press and hold buttons for 1 s.
Function The current almanacs stored on the GNSS instrument are
deleted and new almanacs are downloaded. The Position
LED flashes red quickly three times.
Press and 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 yellow quickly three times. After the
formatting the System RAM, the GNSS instrument is turned
off.
Press and hold buttons for 15 s.
The registry of the GNSS instrument is deleted. Windows CE
and communication settings will be reset to factory
defaults. The Storage, RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash
red. The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three times.
After deleting the registry, the GNSS instrument is turned
off.

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3.2 Operating Principles
Operating the
instrument
The GS14 GNSS instrument is operated either by the pressing its buttons (ON/OFF
button, function button) or by the CS field controller.
Operation by buttons
The GS14 GNSS instrument is operated by pressing its buttons. Refer to "3.1
Keyboard" for a detailed description of the buttons and their function.
Operation by CS field controller
The GS14 GNSS instrument is operated by the CS field controller using the SmartWorx
Viva software. Refer to the Leica CS10/CS15 User Manual or Leica Viva GNSS Getting
Started Guide for a detailed description of the keys and their function.
Turn on GS14 To turn on the instrument press and hold the Power button for 2 s.
Turn off GS14 To turn off the instrument:
• press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 s
• confirm to power down the instrument when exiting SmartWorx Viva software on
the CS10/CS15 field controller

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4Operation
4.1 Equipment Setup
4.1.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer
Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile
Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Micro-
soft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-
based pocket PC to communicate.
Install Leica Viva
USB drivers Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Insert the Leica Viva Series USB card.
3. Run the SetupViva&GR_USB_XX.exe to install the drivers necessary for
Leica Viva devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the oper-
ating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files
following:
• SetupViva&GR_USB_32bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe
The setup has to be run only once for all Leica Viva devices.
4. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers
window appears.
Ensure that all Leica Viva devices are disconnected from your PC
before you continue!
5. Next>.
6. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
7. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC.
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system: If not already installed, Windows Mobile Device Center will
be installed additionally.
8. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.
9. Check I have read the instructions and click Finish to exit the wizard.

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Connect USB cable
to PC for the first
time step-by-step
Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Plug the GEV234 cable into Port P1 of the instrument.
3. Turn on the instrument.
4. Plug the GEV234 cable into the USB port of the PC. The Found New Hard-
ware Wizard starts up automatically.
5. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
6. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for Remote NDIS based LGS GS Device will be installed on your
PC.
7. Finish.
8. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up automatically a second time.
9. Check Yes, this time only. Next>.
10. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended). Next>. The
software for LGS GS USB Device will be installed on your PC.
11. Finish.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:
12. Run the ActiveSync installation program if not already installed.
13. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system:
14. Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not start
automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.
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GS14, Operation 20
Connect to PC via
USB cable step-by-
step
Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Plug the GEV234 cable into port P1 of the instrument.
3. Turn on the instrument.
4. Plug the GEV234 cable into the USB port of the PC.
For PCs with Windows XP operating system:
ActiveSync starts up automatically. If does not start automatically,
start ActiveSync. If not already installed, run the ActiveSync installa-
tion program.
5. Allow USB connections inside the Connection Settings window of
ActiveSync.
6. Click Explore in ActiveSync.
The folders on the GS14 GNSS instrument are displayed under
Mobile Devices. The folders of the data storage device can be
found in StorageCard.
For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system:
Windows Mobile Device Center starts up automatically. If does not
start automatically, start Windows Mobile Device Center.
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