Leica GeoAce User Manual
Version 1.0
English
GeoAce RTK Base
Station
User Manual
GeoAce, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "6 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
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Product
identification
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 workshop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
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.
Validity of this
manual
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This manual applies to the GeoAce RTK Base Station.
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Available documentation
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Name Description/Format
Leica GeoAce
RTK Base
Station User
Manual
Refer to the following resources for all Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station documentation/software:
• www.agguidance.com
• www.virtualwrench.com
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 technical data and safety directions.
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Unpacking the Instrument
1.1 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station Container Contents 8
1.2 Additional Packaging Content 11
2 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface
2.1 Main Screen 17
2.2 Main Menu 21
2.3 Channel 22
2.4 Settings 24
2.4.1 Position Mode 26
2.4.2 Data Format 31
2.4.3 Internal Radio 32
2.4.4 GLONASS 36
2.4.5 Region 37
2.4.6 Language 38
2.4.7 Network 39
2.4.8 Saved Positions 41
2.4.9 Serial Port 42
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3 Using the Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station
4 Setup
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2.4.10 Cell Modem Settings 44
2.4.11 Backup Configuration 45
2.4.12 Load Config from USB 47
2.5 Service 49
2.5.1 Status 50
2.5.2 System Info 52
2.5.3 Software Update 54
2.5.4 Logging 57
2.5.5 Rollback Software 58
2.5.6 Reset Defaults 59
2.5.7 Reset GPS 61
2.5.8 Virtual Wrench 62
2.5.9 Extended Features 64
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3.1 Mounting on Tripod 66
3.2 Installing the Internal Battery 68
3.2.1 General Battery Handling 70
3.3 Installing a SIM Card 71
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4.1 Real-Time Base Setup 73
5 Care and Transport
5.1 Transport 75
5.2 Storage 76
5.3 Cleaning and Drying 77
6 Safety Directions
6.1 General Introduction 78
6.2 Definition of Use 79
6.3 Limits of Use 81
6.4 Responsibilities 82
6.5 Hazards of Use 84
6.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 93
6.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 96
7 Technical Data
7.1 Technical Data 99
7.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 104
7.2 Conformity Declarations 106
8 Software Licence Agreement
Index
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1 Unpacking the Instrument
1.1 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station Container Contents
Description The container configuration covers most GNSS reference setup cases.
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Container Leica
GeoAce
Container configuration for Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station.
a
f
b
g
c
d
e
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h
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GeoAce, Unpacking the Instrument
a) User Manual (printed), Multilingual
auxiliary Safety Guide
b) GEV71, 12V Car Battery adapter
c) GEV219, 1.8m Power Cable
d) Antenna bracket and cable
assembly
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e) Hand strap
f) 7.4V/6000mAh (x2), Li-Ion Batteries
type GEB222
g) GeoAce RTK Base Station with internal
radio (if applicable)
h) Whip antenna
1.2 Additional Packaging Content
Additional
Items in additional packaging:
Packaging
ab
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a) Light Duty Tripot
b) GKL211,Battery charger
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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
2 Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface
Ports and
connections
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a) Battery cover
b) Internal cell phone antenna
c) Tripod mounting point
d) USB A data port
e) External GPS antenna connector (TNC)
f) Internal radio module
g) External power and radio cable
connector
h) Radio whip antenna snap on
connector
User Interface
overview
a
b
a) Display
c
b) Navigation keys
c) ENTER key
d
d) ESC key
e
e) Ambient light sensor
f
f) Power and status LED
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g
g) ON/OFF key
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User Interface
elements
The instrument is used as a stand-alone or network RTK Base Station. It is controlled
via the user interface buttons.
Element Function
Navigation keys • 4-way navigation in the menus via left,
Enter • To activate editing.
ESC • To cancel operations.
right, up and down key.
The right navigation key can also be
used to enter a menu or submenu
• To accept changes.
• To enter a menu or submenu.
• To leave a menu.
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ON/OFF key • Allows access to startup (press for two
Graphical
display
seconds) and shutdown.
• Displays status informations and software
functions.
Element Function
Ambient light
sensor
Power LED off • Instrument is switched off.
continuously red • Instrument is booting.
continuously
green
Use the navigation keys to select a program icon and to navigate within
submenus.
Use the key to enter a submenu and confirm settings.
Use the key to discard settings, cancel operations and to go back to the
main menu or main status screen.
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• For future power saving implementation.
Currently, background light turns off
after 1 minute of no activity.
• Position not acquired.
• Normal operation mode.
• Position acquired
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First time use /
Reset Defaults
When the Base Station is turned on for the very first time or after a Reset Defaults
has been performed the display will show the following two menu items in order.
• Language - refer to section " Language - Menu Content" to set the language.
• Region - refer to section " Region - Menu Content" to set the region.
Fully charge the battery with the external charger before turning on the Base
Station for the first time.
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2.1 Main Screen
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About the Main
The Main Screen is the first screen that is displayed after boot-up.
Screen
Main Screen
Content
The Main Screen shows the status of the main components of the Base Station:
1) External Power or Battery with
power indicator / Transmit and
Logging Status
2) Position Status
3) Number of tracked satellites for
GPS and GLONASS
4) Network Status
5) Virtual Wrench Status
External Power and
The display content varies according to the system status:
Battery Power
• External Power - The instrument is connected to an external power source.
• Battery - The instrument uses internal battery power. The power level is indicated in per cent.
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The internal battery does not get charged when external power is being
used. The battery can only be charged in the external charger which is
provided in the box.
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Transmitting and
Logging Status
Position Status The display content varies according to the system status:
The display content varies according to the system status:
• TX flashes:
– once a second to show transmitting data is in progress if an internal radio is
selected.
– every 15 seconds when instrument is waiting on position data.
• Lg - The instrument is logging data to a USB Flash Drive.
TX / Lg will be flashed alternatively if transmitting and logging is active.
• Waiting - The instrument is in the process of acquiring a position.
• Time remaining (Average Position mode active) - Countdown to complete the
position average. This requires an adequate set of satellites.
• Acquired - The instrument has a position fix.
Tracking Status The display content varies according to the system status:
• GPS - The number of tracked satellites is displayed.
• GLONASS - If activated, the number of tracked satellites is displayed.
Network Status The display content varies according to the system status:
• Spider OK - The instrument is connected to the network.
• Spider Not OK - The instrument is not connected to the network. Either no
internet connection is available or network settings are incorrect.
• Network Disabled - Either the network extended feature is locked or the
network is disabled.
If the network option is not available under Settings Menu, an unlock code is
required to unlock this feature.
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GeoAce, Leica GeoAce RTK Base Station User Interface
Virtual Wrench
Status
The display content varies according to the system status:
• Not Connected - The instrument is not connected to Virtual Wrench.
• Connecting - The instrument is connecting to Virtual Wrench.
• Connected - The instrument is connected to Virtual Wrench.
• Remote Viewing - The instrument is being viewed remotely by Virtual Wrench.
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2.2 Main Menu
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About the Main
Menu
Main Menu Content To enter the Main Menu, press the button from the Main Screen.
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The Main Menu is used to setup the instrument.
1) Channel - Change the radio
channel or turn the internal radio
off. The active radio channel is
displayed.
2) Settings - To enter the Settings
Menu
3) Service - To enter the Service
Menu
If the internal radio type does not comply to the regional radio regulations:
The message Invalid Radio is displayed under Channel. This is an inten-
tional limitation and enforced in the software.
To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to scroll to the
required menu option and press the key to enter that menu option.
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2.3 Channel
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About the Channel
Menu
Channel Menu
Content
The Channel Menu is used to change the channel of the internal radio.
If no internal radio is installed no settings can be done here and OFF is
displayed.
From the Main Menu screen select Channel. Press the button to enter the
menu.
• Off will be displayed if no radio is
installed or radio is disabled.
• 0 - 19 - a 900 MHz radio is installed
(North America / Australia)
• 0 - 4 - a 868 MHz radio is installed
(Europe)
Channel settings can also be done under Settings > Internal Radio >
Channel. See also "Internal Radio - Menu Content".
How to Select a
Radio Channel
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Use the up/down keys to select a Channel. Press the button to save the
changes.
All RTK devices must use the same channel settings communicate with each
other (e.g. to send and receive correction data).
To save battery power, switch off the internal radio if it is not used (e.g.
when an external radio is in use).
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2.4 Settings
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About the Settings
Menu Screen
Settings Menu
Content
The Settings menu is used to change how the instrument operates.
From the Main Menu screen select Settings. Press the button to enter the
menu.
These Settings Menu options are explained further in the following
sections.
Available settings:
• Position Mode
• Data Format
• Internal Radio
• GLONASS
• Region
• Language
•(Network) - Only visible if feature
is unlocked.
• Saved Positions
• Serial Port
• Cell Modem Settings
• Backup Configuration
• Load Config from USB
To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to scroll to the
required menu option and press the key to enter that menu option.
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2.4.1 Position Mode
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About the Position
Mode
Position Mode
Menu Content
The Position Mode menu is used to change the type of Position Mode the instru-
ment will use.
From the Settings Menu screen select Position Mode. Press the button to
enter the menu.
Available settings:
• Snap Previous
• Averaged
• Fixed Position
To select any of these options, use the up/down keys to scroll to the
required menu option and press the key to enter that menu option.
To save changes press the key.
Snap Previous Snaps a previously used position and reports it again. This is done for in-field repeat-
ability with ease of setup.
The Instrument must be re-positioned at the exact same position to deter-
mine that this particular location has been used before.
Averaged position information are automatically used for faster re-localisa-
tion when switching from Averaged to Snap Previous mode.
When changing from Fixed Position to Snap Previous mode, it takes
approximately 1 minute to snap a position or create a new one.
Averaged The instrument will average its position for a preset amount of time. This averaging
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results in a new position. It is done every time the base station starts up.
• 1 minute (default setting)
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• 30 minutes
• 1 hour
• 6 hours
• 12 hours
• 24 hours
Long time averaging can be used e.g. for position data acquisition for Fixed
Position mode.
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Influence of
Average Time
Settings
Changing the Averaged time settings has influence on the accuracy of the absolute
position values.
Changing the averaging time is possible at any time. Changing these time
settings has an effect on the position value and can result in an offset to
the previously used position.
Averaging calculation is done continuously in the background, independent
of the chosen time settings. This allows switching between different settings
without position reporting delay - taking the already lapsed measurement
time period into account.
Effects when increasing the averaging time:
• The absolute position may be more accurate.
• A more accurate absolute positions will not affect the relative accuracy (e.g.
accuracy of ploughing lines)
Effects when decreasing the averaging time:
• The absolute position may be less accurate.
• A less accurate absolute position will not affect the relative accuracy (e.g. accuracy of ploughing lines)
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Fixed Position Manually set the instrument to report a fixed position or automatically take over posi-
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tion data from other operating modes (e.g. Snap Previous and Averaged). This
position will be used unless the position mode or the Fixed Position is changed.
When position data are available simply switch to Fixed Position mode. The
position values will be taken over. No further set up is required.
At an unknown position the long time Averaged (e.g. 12 or 24h) function-
ality can be used to acquire accurate position data. When the averaging is
done and position data are available, simply switch to Fixed Position mode.
Input formats:
• Latitude and longitude - in degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal degrees
• Height - in meters or feet
How to set position values manually:
1) To enter a fixed position select Latitude, Longitude or Height and press
. Use the navigation keys to move the cursor and to change the
settings to the required value.
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2) Use the navigation keys to move the cursor and to change the settings to
the required value.
3) To save changes press the key.
When the input mode is toggled between decimal degrees and deg/min/sec
the unit of all displayed values will toggle accordingly.
It is recommended to keep a record of the fixed position as a backup.
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