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Leica iCON gps 60
User Manual
Version 2.7
English
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iCON gps 60, Introduction
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Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica iCON gps 60 system.
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 Identification
The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica
Geosystems authorised service centre.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the Leica iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
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Refer to the following resources for all Leica iCON gps 60 documentation/software:
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Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions.
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions
7
1.1 General Introduction 7
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 8
1.4 Responsibilities 8
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 11
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 13
1.8 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada 14
2 Description of the System
15
2.1 System Components 15
2.2 Unpacking the Container 17
2.2.1 Base Station Container 17
2.2.2 Rover Setup Container 19
2.3 Instrument Components 20
2.4 Compatible Field Controllers 20
2.4.1 Available Field Controller 20
2.4.2 Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers 22
2.4.3 iCON Series Field Software Overview 23
3 Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
24
3.1 Power Supply 24
3.2 Batteries 24
3.2.1 Installing the Internal Battery 24
3.2.2 General Battery Handling 25
3.3 Installing a SIM Card 25
3.4 Slot-in-Device 26
3.5 External Radios 26
3.6 Using USB Memory Devices 27
3.7 Installing Adapters 27
3.8 Installation on a Machine 28
3.9 Antenna Heights 29
3.9.1 Understanding Antenna Heights 29
3.9.2 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP 29
3.9.3 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup 30
3.9.4 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup 32
3.9.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup 33
4 Setups with Accessories
34
4.1 Real-Time Base Setup 34
4.2 Local Base Station Setup with External GNSS Antenna 35
4.3 Real-Time Base with Raw Data Logging 36
4.4 Raw Data Logging Setup 38
4.5 Real-Time Rover Setup 38
4.6 Setup for Machine Use 40
4.7 Establish Bluetooth Data Connection 40
5 iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna User Interface
41
5.1 User Interface Description 41
5.2 Main Menu 42
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5.3 Submenus 45
5.3.1 Navigation in Submenus 45
5.3.2 How to Change Settings and Edit Values 45
5.3.3 Available Sub Menus 47
6 Software Tools
55
6.1 Base Setup 55
6.1.1 Base Setup Description 55
6.1.2 Manual Base Setup 55
6.1.3 Base Setup using BasePilot 67
6.2 Rover Setup 68
6.3 ORP and NMEA Output 73
6.4 Raw Data Logging 75
6.5 iCON Telematics 75
6.6 Import, Export, or Delete Data 78
6.7 Licensing 80
7 Coordinate Systems
81
8 Care and Transport
82
8.1 Transport 82
8.2 Storage 82
8.3 Cleaning and Drying 82
9 Technical Data
84
9.1 Technical Data iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 84
9.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 84
9.1.2 Accuracy 84
9.1.3 General Technical Data of the Instrument 85
9.2 Antennas Technical Data 88
9.3 Pin Assignments and Sockets 89
9.4 Conformity Declarations 90
9.4.1 iCON gps 60 90
9.4.2 GFU14, SATEL Satelline 3AS, GFU27, SATEL Satelline
M3-TR1 93
9.4.3 GFU15, Pacific Crest PDL 94
9.4.4 TFR-300L 95
9.4.5 CCD7 - SATEL TA13 95
9.4.6 CCD8 - Intuicom 900SLR 96
10 Software Licence Agreement
98
Appendix A NMEA Message Formats
99
A.1 Overview 99
A.2 Symbols Used for Describing the NMEA Formats 99
A.3 GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data 101
A.4 GGK - Real-Time Position with DOP 102
A.5 GGQ - Real-Time Position with CQ 103
A.6 GLL - Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude 104
A.7 GNS - GNSS Fix Data 104
A.8 GSA - GNSS DOP and Active Satellites 105
A.9 GSV - GNSS Satellites in View 106
A.10 HDT - Heading, True 107
A.11 LLK - Leica Local Position and GDOP 107
A.12 LLQ - Leica Local Position and Quality 108
A.13 RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data 109
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A.14 VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 109
A.15 ZDA - Time and Date 110
Appendix B ORP – Orientation and Position
111
Appendix C Glossary
114
C.1 C 114
C.2 G 115
C.3 N 116
C.4 W 117
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1 Safety Directions
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 here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the following table 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.
• 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.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
• 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 obvious 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 Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.
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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 or lasers are respected.
• To ensure that the radio modem is not operated without the permission of the local
authorities on frequencies and/or output power levels other than those specifically
reserved and intended for use without a specific permit.
The internal and external radio modems have been designed to operate on
frequency ranges and output power ranges, the exact use of which differs from one
region and/or country to another.
1.5 Hazards of Use
CAUTION
Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has
been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use
as well as before and after important measurements.
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 installations 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, accident prevention and road traffic.
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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 advisable 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
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 appropriate 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 conductors
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 conductors.
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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.
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,
metallised 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.
a) Antenna
b) Support structure
c) Air terminal
GS_039
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c
a) Antenna
b) Lightning conductor array
c) Antenna/instrument connection
d) Metallic mast
e) Connection to earth
GS_040
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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.leicageosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
WARNING
Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products.
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 electrostatic 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 guidelines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements.
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.
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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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.
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
WARNING
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 interference 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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Labelling iCON gps
60 SmartAntenna
Labelling internal
battery GEB222
Labelling CGA60
1.8 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada
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.
Canada Compliance
Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada‘s licence-exempt RSS 247. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference; and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada Déclaration
de Conformité
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 247 d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device c omplies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operatio n is subject to the foll owing two condit ions:
(1) This devic e may not cause harmf ul interferen ce, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
includin g interference t hat may cause undesir ed
operation.
FCC ID: RFD -ICGXX
IC: 3177A-ICGXX
Contains transmitter module:
FCC-ID: N7NMC7304
IC: 2417C-MC7304
S.No.: 1234567
Art.No: 78199X
Model: iCG60
Equip. No: 123 45678
Power 12V nomin al/0.5A m ax.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
003561_006
005043_001
CGA60
NMCU12345678F
S. No.: 12345678 HW Rev: X.XX
Manufactured: 20XX P/N:01018920
Type: CGA60 Art. No.: 805284
Power: 4.5 - 18V DC / 50mA max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Made in Canada
005690_001
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2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
Description The Leica iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna together with dedicated accessories like the
Field Controllers, the Leica CGA60 GNSS antenna, a machine computer, or an external
radio offers you highest productivity and flexibility. For example, a Base Station configuration as well as Rover configuration is possible, but the system also can be used in
a Machine configuration.
Two example configurations are shown in the following paragraphs.
Main components,
Base Station configuration
a) Radio antenna
b) Satel Radio CCD7
c) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
d) GAD108 Antenna arm
e) GSZ4-1 Height hook
f) GRT146 Carrier
g) Tribrach
h) Tripod
i) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field
Controller
j) Battery for Field Controller
k) GEB371 external battery
l) GEV219 power cable
Component Description
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
To calculate the position from the computed ranges to all
visible GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites.
Field Controller Compatible controllers running iCON field software can be
used to operate the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
Satel radio CCD7 For long-range data transmission.
Radio antenna The use of an external radio antenna maximises radio
coverage.
Tripod, tribrach,
carrier
To setup the instrument as a Base Station.
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Main components,
Rover configuration
Satellite channels Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number of 120
channels is allocated.
Special features
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is equipped with several special features:
• Wide supply voltage range of 9 V to 28 V
• Voltage peak protection and reverse polarity protection
• Can be used on a machine when being mounted inside the cabin
• Can be used near the sea
• Protection caps on connectors
• Display and keys for status and configuration
• Versatile connectivity including USB, Serial RS232, Ethernet and Bluetooth
• USB host port for data transfer and firmware upgrade
• Integrated high speed LTE (4G) / HSPA (3.5G) / GPRS (2G) modem for countries
without 3G
• Integrated radio options
• Backwards compatibility: supports external GFU communication devices for cost
effective upgrade from legacy Leica systems
• Robust, compact plastic housing
a) Satel Radio CCD7
b) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
c) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter
d) Radio antenna
e) Pole
f) Pole clamp
g) Holder for Field Controller
h) GEB221/GEB222 battery
i) CC80 Field Controller
j) Battery for Field Controller
Component Description
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
To calculate the position from the computed ranges to all
visible GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites.
Field Controller Compatible controllers running iCON field software can be
used to operate the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
Satel radio CCD7 For long-range data transmission.
Radio antenna The use of an external radio antenna maximises radio
coverage.
Pole, pole clamp,
holder for Field
Controller
To setup the instrument as a Rover.
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Instrument Description
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver, triple
frequency, code and phase, real-time capable
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Special features
CGA60
CGA60 antennas are equipped with several special features:
• Can be used near the sea
• Standard robust 5/8" Whitworth thread
• Robust TNC connector
• Future proof four constellation, triple frequency antenna element
• Robust, compact plastic housing
Commands for
Remote Config
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can be communicated:
• via the MPI protocol on the serial port P1 and Bluetooth.
• via the Leica Machine Control Net Protocol on the serial port P1 and Bluetooth.
Documentation for these communication protocols is available on request from the
Leica Geosystems representative.
2.2 Unpacking the Container
Description Available delivery packages:
• A hard-top container comprising all items for a GNSS Rover setup.
• Different hard-top containers comprising all items for a Base Station setup,
including various Field Controllers.
2.2.1 Base Station Container
CTC5 Container
upper shell
The large-size CTC5 container comprises all items for the Base Station setup. The
content of the upper shell is the same for all available container configuration.
a) CGA60 Robust triple frequency GNSS
antenna
b) GFU radio
c) GSZ4-1 Height hook
d) Cable set
e) GHT36 Base for telescopic rod
f) GHT58 Tripod bracket for GFU housing
g) GAD34 Arm, adapter antenna to exten-
sion
h) GRT146 Carrier
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CTC5 container
lower shell - iCON
CC60/CC61/CC65/CC
66
Large-size CTC5 container configuration with iCON CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field
Controller.
CTC5 container
lower shell - iCON
CC80
Large-size CTC5 container configuration with iCON CC80 Field Controller.
a) Tribrach
b) GEB221/GEB222 Battery
c) Radio antennas
d) AC-adapter for Field Controller
e) GAD108 Antenna arm
f) MS1 Industrial 1 GB USB memory stick
g) Allen key
h) QN/TNC adapter
i) Manuals & USB documentation card
j) Ball mount
k) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
l) Spare stylus for Field Controller
m) Spare battery for Field Controller
n) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field Controller
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a) Tribrach
b) GEB221/GEB222 Battery
c) Radio antennas
d) AC-adapter for Field Controller
e) GAD108 Antenna arm
f) MS1 Industrial 1 GB USB memory stick
g) Allen key
h) QN/TNC adapter
i) Manuals & USB documentation card
j) Ball mount
k) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
l) Spare stylus for Field Controller
m) Spare battery for Field Controller
n) CC80 Field Controller
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2.2.2 Rover Setup Container
CTC5 container iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
The CTC5 container comprises the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna and its accessories.
The container can additionally hold a iCON CC80 Field Controller with accessories.
Lower shell
a) GEB221/GEB222 Battery
b) Radio antenna
c) AC-adapter for Field Controller*
d) GAD108 Antenna arm
e) MS1 Industrial 1 GB USB memory stick
f) Allen key
g) QN/TNC adapter
h) Manuals & USB documentation card
i) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
j) Spare stylus for Field Controller*
k) Spare battery for Field Controller*
l) CC80 Field Controller*
* optional accessory
Upper shell
a) Cable set
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2.3 Instrument Components
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna components
CGA60 components
2.4 Compatible Field Controllers
About the controllers
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can be used as a standalone device or in
combination with compatible controllers running iCON field software.
2.4.1 Available Field Controller
CC60/CC61/CC65/CC
66 upside
a) User interface, including
ON/OFF button
b) USB data port
c) Antenna connector (QN)
d) LEMO connector (serial)
e) Whitworth thread, 5/8"
f) Radio cover
g) Battery holder
h) Antenna connector (TNC)
Element Function
USB 2.0 USB A data port, for data exchange, software updates.
LEMO connector (8-pin,
female)
RS232 for connection of external power supply, data
in/out or external radio.
Antenna connector (TNC) For connection of an external GNSS antenna, for
example CGA60 for reference setup and machine use
case.
Antenna connector (QN) For connection of an external radio antenna.
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b) Mechanical reference plane
c) TNC female connector
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b) D-SUB 9 port
c) USB host port for USB stick
d) Keyboard
e) Speaker
f) Docking station contacts
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CC60/CC61/CC65/CC
66 rear side
CC80 upside
CC80 rear side
a) SIM card slot
b) Digital camera
c) Battery compartment L
d) Micro in, Audio out and LAN
e) Power socket and USB host
port for USB stick
f) Battery compartment R
g) Stylus
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a) Camera Indicator
b) Camera Lens
c) Ambient Light Sensor
d) Power connector, DC power
supply in
e) Measure key
f) Touch mode selection
g) Power key
h) Volume key
i) Status LEDs, for power, hard
drive, and battery
j) Display
k) Windows key
l) Docking station contacts
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a) Microphone
b) Battery pack
c) Headset connector
d) USB connector
e) Rear camera: lens, light, and
indicator
f) Battery lock
g) microSIM card slot
h) microSD memory card slot
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2.4.2 Holder and Clamps for Field Controllers
Holder for iCON
CC60/CC61/CC65/CC
66
Holder for iCON
CC80
Holder:
a) Upper holder (fixed)
b) Lower holder (extendable)
c) Fixation screws (size adjustment)
d) Fixation screws (angle adjustment)
Clamp:
e) Pole clamp
f) Unlocking bolt
g) Tightening screw
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Holder:
a) Mounting arm
b) Locking lever
c) Mounting brackets (side)
d) Mounting brackets (bottom)
e) Holder for stylus
Clamp:
f) Tightening screw
g) Pole clamp
h) Clamping bolt
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2.4.3 iCON Series Field Software Overview
The iCON site/iCON build Field Software is the recommended software on the compatible Field Controllers to run the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna. Sole Base Station and
Rover use is also possible with the on-board software.
iCON site software main menu at a
glance
iCON build software
- main menu at a
glance
Refer to the iCON site software and documentation for further information.
Refer to the iCON build software and
documentation for further information.
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3 Using the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
3.1 Power Supply
General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to
ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
• The battery must be charged before using it for the first time.
• For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for more than 3 month, one
charge and discharge cycle is recommended.
Internal and
external power
supply
Power for the instrument can be supplied by the internal GEB221/GEB222 battery or
externally.
External power can be supplied by:
•9 V to 28 V DC power supply (machine or vehicle) via a converter cable supplied by
Leica Geosystems.
• GEB371 battery connected via a cable.
• 110 V/240 V AC to 12 V DC power supply unit, supplied by Leica Geosystems.
External power for the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can be supplied using the
LEMO port.
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can use internal and external power supply in
parallel.
For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as a back-up in a
main power failure.
In general, all installation works - including the setting up of a permanent power supply
- must be done by a dedicated installation specialist. Please contact the local selling
unit or dealer for further information.
3.2 Batteries
3.2.1 Installing the Internal Battery
Insert and remove
the battery step-bystep
Step Description
Ensure the instrument is placed on a stable surface.
1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock
symbol.
2. Pull out the battery holder.
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3.2.2 General Battery Handling
First-time Use /
Charging Batteries
• The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible.
• The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0°C to +40°C/ +32°F to
+104°F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging the batteries at a low
ambient temperature of +10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible.
• It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers
recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the
temperature is too high.
• For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three
months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle.
• For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger
or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery
capacity available.
Operation /
Discharging
• The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +55 °C/−4 °F to +131 °F.
• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating
temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.
3.3 Installing a SIM Card
• Keep the card dry.
• Use it only within the specified temperature range.
• Do not bend the card.
• Protect the card from direct impacts.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and/or permanent damage
to the card.
3. Orientate the battery to match with the pictogram on the base of the
holder!
4. Insert the battery into the holder. Check that the battery is locked in!
5. Push the holder with battery into the battery compartment.
6. Close the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
Step Description
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Insert and remove
the SIM card stepby-step
3.4 Slot-in-Device
Internal radios Following internal radios can be used with the instrument:
Please contact the local selling unit or dealer for information about exchanging the
internal radio.
3.5 External Radios
External Radio
Devices
Following external radios can be used with the instrument using a cable
connection:
• Intuicom 1200DL, transceive
• Pacific Crest PDL, receive
• Pacific Crest ADL, transceive
• Satelline 3AS, transceive
• Satelline M3-TR1, transceive
• TFR-300L, receive
Step Description
Ensure the instrument is placed on a stable surface.
1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock
symbol.
2. Pull out the battery holder.
3. Orientate the SIM card as illustrated.
4. Insert the SIM card into the card slot and push it in until it locks in place.
5. Insert the battery holder. Check for proper seating!
6. Close the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
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Pacific Crest radio modems
Pacific Crest radio modems must be ordered directly from your local Pacific Crest Office
or Representative.
PDL receive only modems built into the Leica GFU radio housing with 12.5 or 25 kHz
channel spacing within the following frequency bands are available:
3.6 Using USB Memory Devices
Insert and remove a
USB Memory device
step-by-step
Preconditions for
using USB Memory
devices
• USB Memory devices must be formatted in the FAT or FAT32 format.
• To import data from a USB Memory device to the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna appropriate folders must be created on the USB device and the files placed in the correct
folder. Refer to "6.6 Import, Export, or Delete Data" for further information.
• 410 - 430 MHz
• 450 - 470 MHz
• 430 - 450 MHz
• 223 - 235 MHz
Step Description
Ensure the instrument is placed on a stable surface.
1. Detach the USB port cover.
2. Slide the USB Memory device firmly into the USB host port into position.
Take care not to damage the USB Memory device when moving the iCON gps
60 SmartAntenna or when handling around the device.
It’s recommended to close the USB port cover when no USB Memory device
is used.
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3.7 Installing Adapters
Installing a TNC
adapter
A TNC adapter can be plugged onto the QN connector to attach external radio
antennas.
Make sure the rubber cap of the QN adapter does not get squeezed inbetween
the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna housing and the TNC adapter!
3.8 Installation on a Machine
In general, all installation works must be done by a dedicated installation specialist.
Please contact the local selling unit or dealer for further information.
The installation information within this User Manual is indicated to increase the operators understanding of the system and its maintaining.
Before installation:
• Please observe the maximum vibration and ambient temperature values indicated
in chapter "9 Technical Data".
• Check that all parts needed are delivered. Refer to "2.2 Unpacking the Container"
for further information.
• It is strongly recommended that you bench test all components before commencing
installation on the actual machine to make sure that all components are fully operational.
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna Installation location
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna must be installed in the machine cabin itself. For easy
mounting the optional Machine Bracket CMB3 is recommended.
The product must not be installed on the tool of the machine and/or on
mechanical components that move the tool. Tools include for example bucket
of excavator, blade of dozer, screed of paver. Mechanical parts include for
example boom and stick of an excavator, hydraulic cylinder of a dozer or tow
arm of an asphalt paver.
Further, the instrument must not be installed near chassis, chain gear, wheels
or on engine components connected to the engine itself. The cases stated are
intended simply as examples.
The instrument must not be installed on a mast as well.
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Installation of a
CGA60 GNSS
antenna
For best results, it is recommended to mount the GNSS antenna in a way ensuring an
unobstructed view of the sky.
Installation of
external radio
A special bracket for proper mounting of the external GFU radio can be used.
GFU bracket: MMB1250, GFU Bracket on Machine
Installation of
antennas for
internal/external
radios and modems
• External antennas with a magnetic mount can be used and installed on the roof of
the cabin.
• This will increase the radio signal and therefore the reception of correction signals
from a base station or when using a NTRIP solution.
Cable installation • Ensure that the cables between iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna and CGA60 antenna in
particular are installed so as to prevent them from becoming bent and stretched.
• It is strongly recommended to use strain relief brackets.
• Route the cable as directly as possible and avoid crossing cables.
• Be sure not to tie the cables into “hot” hydraulic hoses.
3.9 Antenna Heights
3.9.1 Understanding Antenna Heights
Description The height of the GNSS antenna above a point consists of three components:
• the vertical height reading,
• the vertical offset,
• the vertical phase centre offset.
For most operations, pre-configured standard settings in the instrument can be used.
They automatically take the vertical phase centre offsets into account.
MRP The antenna accepts vertical height readings to the Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP.
Vertical phase
centre variations
These are handled automatically in the standard antenna records. The antenna calibrations to determine the phase centre variations were executed by Geo++® GmbH.
Pillar setup. For other than the GRT146 carrier, the dimensions must be determined
and the vertical offset must be adapted.
Tripod setup. For height measurement devices other than the height hook, the
dimensions must be determined and the vertical offset must be adapted.
Pole setup. For other than Leica poles, the dimensions must be determined.
Mast setup. The dimensions of the mast must be determined.
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3.9.2 The Mechanical Reference Plane, MRP
Description The Mechanical Reference Plane:
• is where the instrument heights are measured to.
• is where the phase centre variations refer to.
• varies for different instruments.
MRP of the antenna The MRP for the antenna is shown in the diagram.
MRP of the antenna The MRP for the CGA60 antenna is shown in the diagram.
3.9.3 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pillar Setup
Measuring the
antenna height pillar setup
a) The mechanical reference plane is
the underside of the threaded
metal insert.
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a) Mechanical reference plane MRP
b) Vertical phase centre offset for L1
c) Vertical phase centre offset for L2
d) Vertical Height Reading
No vertical offset.
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Determining the
antenna height with
the GRT146 carrier
step-by-step
Measuring the
antenna height pillar setup
Step Description
1. Measure a height from the pillar benchmark to a surface on the carrier.
2. Use the appropriate measurement from the diagram above. Determine the
height difference between the measured surface on the carrier and where
the MRP of the antenna sits on the carrier.
3. The vertical height reading = adding the values in step 1. and step 2.
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a) Mechanical reference plane MRP
b) Vertical phase centre offset for L1
c) Vertical phase centre offset for L2
d) Vertical Height Reading
No vertical offset.
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Determining the
antenna height with
the GRT146 carrier
step-by-step
3.9.4 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Tripod Setup
Measuring the
antenna height tripod setup
Determining the
antenna height with
the height hook
step-by-step
Step Description
1. Measure a height from the pillar benchmark to a surface on the carrier.
2. Use the appropriate measurement from the diagram above. Determine the
height difference between the measured surface on the carrier and where
the MRP of the antenna sits on the carrier.
3. The vertical height reading = adding the values in step 1. and step 2.
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Setup Type Antenna type The required measurement
Tripod iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna the vertical height reading from the
height hook.
a) Mechanical reference plane MRP
b) Vertical phase centre offset for L1
c) Vertical phase centre offset for L2
d) Vertical offset
e) Vertical Height Reading
Vertical offset = 0.36
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Step Description
1. The vertical height reading = vertical height reading from the height hook.
• The vertical height reading is the height difference between the ground
mark and the bottom end of the height hook.
• The vertical offset of 0.36 m is automatically stored in the antenna setup
record for a tripod setup and will automatically be taken into account. It
does not need to be entered.
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Measuring the
antenna height tripod setup
Determining the
antenna height with
the height hook
step-by-step
3.9.5 Measuring the Antenna Height for a Pole Setup
Measuring the
antenna height pole setup
Setup Type Antenna type The required measurement
Tripod CGA60 the vertical height reading from the height hook.
a) Mechanical reference plane MRP
b) Vertical phase centre offset for L1
c) Vertical phase centre offset for L2
d) Vertical offset
e) Vertical Height Reading
Vertical offset = 0.36
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Step Description
1. The vertical height reading = vertical height reading from the height hook.
• The vertical height reading is the height difference between the ground
mark and the bottom end of the height hook.
• The vertical offset of 0.36 m is automatically stored in the antenna setup
record for a tripod setup and will automatically be taken into account. It
does not need to be entered.
Setup Type Antenna type The required measurement
Pole iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna vertical height reading of the pole.
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4 Setups with Accessories
In the following chapters example configurations are shown, covering the most
common use cases.
Further configurations are possible. Please contact the local selling unit or dealer for
information regarding special use cases.
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna general
description
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is equipped with an integrated LTE modem for network
access, for example Ntrip. To work with a local base, a radio module can be installed
manually if required.
4.1 Real-Time Base Setup
Real-time reference
setup with internal
modem
Real-time reference
setup step-by-step
a) Radio antenna
b) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
c) GAD108 Antenna arm
d) GSZ4-1 Height hook
e) GRT146 Carrier
f) Tribrach
g) Tripod
h) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field Controller
i) USB Memory device
j) Battery for CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66
Field Controller
k) CC80 Field Controller
l) Battery for CC80 Field Controller
m) GEB371 external battery
n) GEV219 power cable
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Step Description
1. Setting Up the Equipment
• Set up the tripod, mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod.
• Check that the tribrach is correctly centred over the marker.
• Place and lock the carrier into the tribrach.
• Screw the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna onto the carrier.
• Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled.
• Hang the external battery onto a tripod leg.
• Take the GEV219.
• Attach the 8 pin plug connector to the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
• Attach the 5 pin plug connector to the external battery.
• Insert the battery into the field controller.
• Turn on the antenna and the controller.
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4.2 Local Base Station Setup with External GNSS Antenna
Local Base Station
setup with external
GNSS antenna
Local Base Station
setup with external
GNSS antenna stepby-step
2. Perform a Base Station setup on the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna or run
the Reference Setup application of the iCON site software
• Refer to "6.1 Base Setup" respectively the iCON site software manual for
further information.
Step Description
a) Radio antenna
b) GAD34 arm, 3 cm
c) GEV120 antenna cable, 2.8 m, 2 x
d) GAD32 telescopic rod
e) GHT36 base for telescopic rod
f) Tripod, 2 x
g) CGA60 Robust triple frequency GNSS
antenna
h) GSZ4-1 Height hook
i) GRT146 Carrier
j) Tribrach
k) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
l) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter
m) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field Controller
n) USB Memory device
o) Battery for CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66
Field Controller
p) CC80 Field Controller
q) Battery for CC80 Field Controller
r) GEB371 external battery
s) GEV219 power cable
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Step Description
1. Setting Up the CGA60 and radio antenna:
• Set up both tripods.
• Mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod for the CGA60.
• Check that the tribrach is correctly centred over the marker.
• Place and lock the carrier into the tribrach.
• Screw the CGA60 antenna onto the carrier.
• Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled.
• Mount the GHT36 on the 2nd tripod. Attach the telescopic rod and the
GAD34 arm.
• Screw the radio antenna onto the GAD34 arm.
2. Setting Up the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna:
• Place the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna e.g. in a container.
• Attach the QN/TNC adapter to the QN port.
• Connect the TNC cable to the QN/TNC adapter of the SmartAntenna and
the GAD34 at the radio antenna.
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Connecting the GEV71 cable to an external power source (i.e. car battery)
needs expert knowledge.
4.3 Real-Time Base with Raw Data Logging
Real-time reference
setup for raw data
logging
Real-time reference
setup for raw data
logging step-bystep
• Connect a second TNC cable to the SmartAntenna and the CGA60
antenna.
• Connect the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna via the 8-pin socket to an
external power source.
• Use the GEV219 cable to connect the external battery GEB371 using
the 5-pin socket.
OR
• Use the GEV71 cable to connect i.e. a car battery with the free wire
ends.
• Insert the battery into the field controller.
• Turn on the antenna and the controller.
3. Perform a Base Station setup on the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna or run
the Reference Setup application of the iCON site software
• Refer to "6.1 Base Setup" respectively the iCON site software manual for
further information.
Step Description
a) Radio antenna
b) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
c) GAD108 Antenna arm
d) GSZ4-1 Height hook
e) GRT146 Carrier
f) Tribrach
g) Tripod
h) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field Controller
i) USB Memory device
j) Battery for CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66
Field Controller
k) CC80 Field Controller
l) Battery for CC80 Field Controller
m) GEB371 external battery
n) GEV219 power cable
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1. Setting Up the Equipment
• Set up the tripod, mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod.
• Check that the tribrach is correctly centred over the marker.
• Place and lock the carrier into the tribrach.
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4.4 Raw Data Logging Setup
Raw data logging
setup for postprocessing
Raw data logging
setup step-by-step
• Screw the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna onto the carrier.
• Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled.
• Hang the external batteries onto the tripod legs.
• Take the GEV219 cable.
• Attach the connector with the 8 pin plug to the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
• Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery.
• Turn on the antenna and the controller.
2. Configuring the Raw Data Logging
• Refer to "6.4 Raw Data Logging".
3. Perform a Base Station setup on the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna or run
the Reference Setup application of the iCON site software
• Refer to "6.1 Base Setup" respectively the iCON site software manual for
further information.
Step Description
a) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
b) GSZ4-1 Height hook
c) GRT146 Carrier
d) Tribrach
e) Tripod
f) GEB371 external battery
g) GEV219 power cable
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Step Description
1. Setting Up the Equipment
• Set up the tripod, mount and level the tribrach onto the tripod.
• Check that the tribrach is correctly centred over the marker.
• Place and lock the carrier into the tribrach.
• Screw the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna onto the carrier.
• Check that the tribrach is still correctly positioned and levelled.
If available:
• Hang the external battery onto a tripod leg.
• Take the GEV219.
• Attach the connectors with the 8 pin plug to the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
• Attach the connector with the 5 pin plug to the external battery.
• Turn on the antenna.
Else:
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4.5 Real-Time Rover Setup
Use The equipment setup is used for real-time rover with extended periods of use in the
field.
Real-time rover
setup with iCON
CC60/CC61/CC65/CC
66
Real-time rover
setup with iCON
CC80
Real-time rover
setup step-by-step
• Use internal battery of the antenna without battery cabling.
2. Configuring the Raw Data Logging
• Refer to "6.4 Raw Data Logging".
Step Description
a) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
b) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter
c) Radio antenna
d) Pole
e) Pole clamp
f) GEB221/GEB222 battery
g) CC60/CC61/CC65/CC66 Field
Controller
h) Holder for Field Controller
i) Battery for Field Controller
j) USB Memory device
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b) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter
c) Radio antenna
d) Pole
e) Pole clamp
f) Holder for Field Controller
g) GEB221/GEB222 battery
h) CC80 Field Controller
i) Battery for Field Controller
j) USB Memory device
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Step Description
1. Setting Up the Equipment
• Insert the battery into the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
• Screw iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna onto the top of the telescopic pole.
• Ensure that the compression lock is not clamped.
• Extend the telescopic pole and ensure that the snap-lock clicks into its
position. The snap-lock ensures that there is no slipping of the telescopic
pole.
• Clamp the compression lock. The compression lock maintains straightness.
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4.6 Setup for Machine Use
Setup for Machine
use
All necessary installation works must be done by a dedicated installation specialist.
Please contact the local selling unit or dealer for further information.
4.7 Establish Bluetooth Data Connection
Bluetooth connection setup
Activate the internal Bluetooth module of the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna. Refer to
"Bluetooth Menu".
Follow the instructions of the controller user manual about how to establish a
Bluetooth connection.
• Fix the holder to the clamp with the tightening screw. Before tightening,
ensure that the holder is at a comfortable working height and angle. This
can be achieved by sliding the clamp along the pole and rotating the
holder about the clamp. Tighten the tightening screw.
• Insert the battery into the field controller.
• Clip the field controller onto the holder and lock into position.
• Turn on the antenna and the controller.
2. Run the data collection or stake-out application of the iCON Site
software
• Refer to the iCON site software manual for further information.
Step Description
a) Radio antenna CA12
b) CA22 Magnetic radio antenna mount
c) CGA60 Robust triple frequency GNSS
antenna
d) CA16 Antenna cable, 10 m
e) iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
f) GAD109 QN/TNC adapter
g) Internal modem
h) Machine Bracket CMB3
i) Cable for cradle 8Pin Lemo/open end,
7 m
j) Machine PC
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5 iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna User Interface
5.1 User Interface Description
User Interface overview
User Interface
elements
The instrument can be controlled via the user interface elements.
Use the and navigation keys to select a menu 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 one menu
level.
a) ON/OFF key
b) Power and status LED
c) Ambient light sensor
d) Display
e) ESC key
f) Navigation keys
g) ENTER key
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Element Function
Navigation keys 4-way navigation in the menus via left, right, up
and down key.
Enter key • To activate editing.
• To accept changes.
• To enter a menu or submenu.
ESC key • To cancel operations.
• To leave a menu or submenu.
ON/OFF key Gives access to startup and shutdown: press for
three seconds.
Display Displays status information and software func-
tions.
Ambient light
sensor
Energy saving ambient light sensor.
When the display Backlight is set to
Auto, the Backlight intensity is automat-
ically adjusted on the ambient light
sensor input.
Power LED off Instrument is switched off.
continuously
green
• Normal operation mode.
• No errors.
• Battery level above 20%.
continuously red • During start-up of the instrument.
• For various errors occuring. The current
status information is shown on the display.
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5.2 Main Menu
Description The Main Menu is the first screen displayed when the instrument is switched on.
Main menu content The Main Menu features a matrix set of menu icons.
The appearance of the menu icons depend upon the current instrument status
and setup.
Additional icon
information
The menu icons on the display provide additional information related to basic instrument status.
a) Position icon
b) Satellite icon
c) Radio icon
d) Modem icon
e) Battery/Power icon
f) Bluetooth icon
g) iCON telematics/Port Summary icon
h) Memory and logging icon
i) Settings icon
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Icon Description
Position Instrument has not obtained a position.
• Navigated position has been obtained.
• Error ≤ 10 m.
• Float position has been obtained.
• Error ≤ 0.5 m.
• xRTK position has been obtained.
• Error < 0.05 to 0.10 m.
• High accuracy position has been obtained.
• Error ≤ 0.05 m.
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is operating as a base.
BasePilot setup in progress.
BasePilot setup failed.
Icon Description
Satellite No satellites tracked.
Number of tracked satellites.
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Icon Description
Radio Radio not in use.
• Radio set to receive correction data in rover mode.
• Active radio channel is displayed.
• Waves flash when correction data is received.
• Radio set to transmit correction data in base mode.
• Active radio channel is displayed.
• Waves flash when correction data is transmitted.
Radio frequency set manually.
Radio error.
Sensor is receiving corrections over SmartLink due to an
interrupted or broken radio link.
Icon Description
Modem Modem not in use.
Modem connected to a cell phone network.
• Modem set to receive correction data in rover mode.
• Waves flash when correction data is received.
• Modem set to transmit correction data in base mode.
• Waves flash when correction data is transmitted.
Modem error.
Sensor is receiving corrections over SmartLink due to an
interrupted or broken modem link.
Icon Description
Bluetooth Bluetooth OFF.
Bluetooth ON.
Bluetooth connection active.
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Icon Description
Battery / Power Internal battery in use. Bars indicate the battery power
level.
Internal battery low.
• External power is used.
Internal battery is installed.
• External power is used.
Internal battery is not installed.
External power is used, low voltage warning.
Icon Description
iCON Telematics/Port Summary
iCON Telematics is not configured or is configured but
idle.
New iCON gps 60 firmware is available for download
from iCON Telematics.
View function enabled in iCON Telematics.
Flashing arrows in the icon: Track function enabled in
iCON Telematics.
iCON Telematics error.
Port Summary: view the current status for the NMEA
output and Remote (MPI).
Icon Description
Memory and logging Memory icon (internal memory).
USB Memory device inserted.
Raw data logging ongoing.
Memory error (internal memory is full, needs attention).
Icon Description
Settings Settings icon.
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5.3 Submenus
5.3.1 Navigation in Submenus
How to navigate in
submenus
• Use the and navigation keys to select a submenu entry.
• To enter a submenu, highlight the menu entry of interest and press .
• Use the and navigation keys to navigate through a submenu with multiple
pages.
Example of a submenu
Locked Submenus
5.3.2 How to Change Settings and Edit Values
How to change
settings
Small boxes at the bottom of a
submenu page indicate the
number of pages within the
submenu, while a solid black box
indicates the current page.
Features that are not active due
to a missing licence are marked
with a lock symbol ( ).
• Enter the desired submenu as
described before, for example
Antenna 1 settings.
• The first editable value is automatically selected, indicated by a frame
around the entry.
• Use the and navigation keys, to
select the desired option, for example
Measure.
• Press to enter the list of available
options.
• Use the and navigation keys to
scroll through the list of options.
• Press to confirm the selection, or
• press to discard the setting and
cancel the operation.
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Select and edit
values
Enter numbers or
text
The user interface is equipped with a virtual keyboard for alphanumerical and numerical input.
The virtual keyboard works similar to a mobile phone keyboard. Press
repeatedly to toggle between the different characters.
• Enter the desired submenu as
described before, for example
Antenna 1 settings.
• Use the and navigation keys, to
select the desired option, for example
Height.
• Press to enter the input field.
• Use the and navigation keys, to
change the value of a digit.
• Use the and navigation keys to
change to another digit.
• Press to confirm the setting, or
• press to discard the setting and
cancel the operation.
First select a submenu item, as shown in
the example.
• Press to edit a number/text field.
• Use the navigation keys to select a key
on the virtual keyboard.
• Press (if necessary repeatedly) to
select and enter a character or
number.
• Highlight and press to save
the changes.
Special keys Function
A>a>123 Switches between upper/lower case characters and the
numerical keyboard.
Moves the position of the cursor.
Deletes the character left of the cursor (backspace functionality).
Stores the current content of the description field and ends
input mode.
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5.3.3 Available Sub Menus
Position Menu Informs about:
• Position Quality:
– Position Quality
– Height Quality
– GDOP: Geometric Dilution Of Precision. The smaller the number, the higher the
possible precision.
– Solution: Navigated, Float, Fixed (XRTK) or Fixed
• Position Antenna:
– The coordinate system used: WGS84, Via Network or any loaded coordinate
system files.
– Position Coordinates
– Position Height
• Antenna 1:
– The active GNSS antenna
– Height of the active antenna
– Measurement mode of antenna height: Vertical or Height Hook
• RTK Mode:
– The active RTK Mode
– BasePilot: Used or Not Used
• Current Date & Time
Configurable values (if external antenna is connected):
• Antenna type
• Antenna height
• Measurement mode of Antenna height
Satellite Menu Informs about:
• Satellites Antenna1:
– The number of tracked satellites and available satellites, if no position is given
(no base correction data received).
– The number of used satellites and available satellites, when position is available
(with base correction data).
– Cut-Off Angle: below this defined angle satellites will not be taken into account
for calculations.
• Reference Satellites:
– The number of reference satellites, in rover mode only.
Configurable value:
• Cut-Off Angle
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Radio Menu Informs about:
• Radio status information, including managing internal power supply for the radio
• Connection details of the internal and / or external radio
• Base station information
Configurable values:
• Radio channel, frequency and bandwidth
• Internal power supply Yes/No, Radio On/Off
• Protocol (for some radio types only)
• Correction format (only in base mode)
When in base mode, the RTK correction format can be edited from within the radio
menu.
• FEC (Forward Error Correction) (for some radio types only)
For an internal Satelline radio or an external GFU27 radio the frequency can be
set manually and FEC turned On/Off, when radio firmware version 06.17.3.61
or higher is installed.
Modem Menu Informs about:
• Internal Modem:
– Modem type and connection details
– Managing internal power supply for the modem
– RTK status
– Base Station information
Configurable values:
• Internal power supply for the modem Yes/No
• Modem connect/disconnect
• Selected mobile internet service type
• Correction format (only in base mode)
When in base mode, the RTK correction format can be edited from within the
modem menu.
Power Menu Informs about:
• Battery level of internal and / or external battery
Configurable values:
• None
Bluetooth Menu Informs about:
• Bluetooth connection details and status
Configurable value:
• Activate/deactivate Bluetooth
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iCON Telematics and
Port Summary Menu
Informs about:
• The status of iCON Telematics and its functions View, Track and Sync
• Enable or disable the Share screen function, to allow a remote user to view the
instrument’s screen
• The different ports and their usage/status
Configurable values:
• Activate/deactivate Share screen
Storage Menu Informs about:
• Internal Memory:
– Free/Used/Total Memory
– Raw data logging active/inactive
• USB Storage:
– Free/Used/Total Memory, when a USB memory device is inserted
Configurable values:
• None
Settings Menu Contains following submenus:
• Tools
• System Information
• System Configuration
• Service
• Copyrights
Settings Menu:
Tools
Functions Description
Base Setup Execute a Base Station setup. Refer to "6.1 Base Setup" for
further information.
Rover Setup Execute a Rover setup. Refer to "6.2 Rover Setup" for
further information.
NMEA Output Attend the NMEA Output settings. Refer to "6.3 ORP and
NMEA Output" for further information.
The appropriate license must be installed to access
the NMEA Output wizard.
Raw Data Logging • Setup/Start Raw Data Logging. Refer to "6.4 Raw Data
Logging" for further information.
• View the Log file list.
• Export Log files to a connected USB memory device.
• Delete all Log files.
iCON Telematics • View the current iCON Telematics Status.
• iCON Sync Download: download data from the iCON
telematics web page.
• iCON Sync Upload: upload data to the iCON telematics
web page.
• iCON Telematics Firmware: search for and execute avail-
able instrument firmware updates from the iCON telematics web page.
• Perform a iCON Telematics Setup.
Refer to "6.5 iCON Telematics" for further information on the different functions.
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Settings Menu:
System Information
Settings Menu:
System Configuration
Import / Export / Delete • Import data from a connected USB memory device.
• Export data to a connected USB memory device.
• Delete data stored on the instrument. Available options
to delete: Base point list, Welcome screen, Support
logs, and Coordinate systems.
Licenses • View active licenses.
• Upload license file from a connected USB memory
device.
• Enter license key.
• Delete all licenses stored on the instrument.
Functions Description
Functions Description
System Information • Instrument Type and Serial Number.
• Active firmware version.
• Information about the Measurement Engine, the Internal
Radio, and the Internal Cell Modem.
Functions Description
Upload Firmware Single Firmware file selectable to upgrade the instrument’s
firmware. Firmware file must be placed in a folder called
system on a USB memory device.
GNSS Settings • Configure GNSS tracking settings GPS L2C, GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou
• To activate or deactivate xRTK.
xRTK is a slightly less accurate RTK position type,
typically 5 to 10 cm, automatically providing more
availability for phase fixed positions with a reliability
of 99%. Recommended when working in heavy
canopy environments. For NMEA messages, positions measured with the xRTK mode are flagged as
fixed.
• To activate or deactivate SmartLink.
– SmartLink is available for all RTK formats and indepen-
dently from the xRTK configuration.
– SmartLink is a correction service delivered via Satellite
to bridge RTK corrections outages for long periods of
time, for example 10 minutes. Use SmartLink to work
for longer without the consistent usage of the RTK
infrastructure.
GPS L5, Galileo E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B2 satellite signals are unavailable in SmartLink mode.
The SmartLink functionality is licenced.
Coordinate systems To set the Coordinate system used. Choose from WGS84,
Via Network or any loaded coordinate system files.
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Reset Options Reset options are available for the Memory, the External
Port Configurations, the Instrument, Almanac, and the
Antenna list.
The Almanac is a set of data that every GNSS satellite
transmits, and it includes information about the
state of the entire satellite constellation, and coarse
data on every satellite's orbit. When the iCON gps 60
instrument has current almanac data in memory, it
can acquire satellite signals and determine initial
position more quickly.
Choose Language Change system language.
Screen Settings • Set display Backlight options:
– Auto: Ambient light sensor is used to automatically
adjust screen backlight for best display.
– Full: Screen backlight is set to full brightness.
– Off: Backlight is turned off.
• Set display Power Saver options:
– Off: Screen backlight will not turn off.
– 5 s, 30 s, 1 min., ...: Screen backlight remains on for
the time period set following the last key press.
Startup & Shutdown • When Start on Pulse to Port is set to On: The instrument
will automatically start up after receiving a pulse signal
on port P1.
• When Start on Power to Port is set to On: The instrument
will automatically start up when power is available on
port P1.
Date & Time Define Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time.
Units & Formats • Set the Unit used for Distance.
• Define Date and Time format.
Upload ME Firmware Single ME (Measurement Engine) files selectable to upgrade
the ME(s). ME file must be placed in a folder called system
on a USB memory device
Remote Config Configure the instrument for remote control using the Leica
Machine Control Net Protocol. It is possible to access this
protocol via Serial P1 or Bluetooth.
Define the settings for Serial. If settings were done previously, switch on/off or select as needed.
Functions Description
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iCON Analytics - detailed information
Leica Geosystems would like your help to improve this product. Your iCON device can
automatically collect diagnostic and usage info from your device and send it to Leica
Geosystems for analysis - but only with your permission. Diagnostic and usage information may include details about hardware and operating system specifications,
performance statistics, and data about how you use your devices and applications.
The collected information may also contain the location and serial number of the hardware. This collected information is stored on a cloud based server and will be used for
troubleshooting and for shaping future development of the product. We encourage
users to select the option to Auto Send diagnostic and usage info when prompted.
You may also, at any time, choose to turn off the monitoring of usage altogether. To
do so, open System Configuration, iCON Analytics, and choose Don't send.
Settings Menu:
Service
Settings Menu:
Copyrights
This software contains copyright-protected software that is licensed under various
open source licenses.
• Press Settings > Copyrights to view the copyright information and a link to down-
load the source code and license text.
And/Or
• The according copyright statements and license texts are part of the documentation delivered with this product.
If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the source code,
license texts and other related data on the open source centre website of Leica
Geosystems, http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com.
User Defined Antennas Create or edit up to 50 user defined antennas.
• Give the antenna a user defined Name.
• Enter values for Hz offset, Vrt offset, and the phase
centre offset values L1 ph.off. and L2 ph.off..
• Enter the IGS name and a Serial nr.. IGS stands for International GNSS Service. It is possible to register antennas
and receivers at IGS, and these items are then kept in an
official list.
All input fields, but the Serial nr., must be completed. Therefore a list showing these values for the user defined
antenna should be present.
Copy add. corr. allows to copy an existing additive
constant.
User defined antennas are available in the antenna fields for
selection, for example in wizards or sub-menus. When a user
defined antenna was used for a Base Station setup it is also
shown in the Base Point List.
iCON Analytics • Use Usage Report to enable/disable this feature.
• Use About iCON Analytics to view detailed information
about the matters and capacity of this feature. Further
information can be found below.
Functions Description
Functions Description
Service Password protected - for Service & Support staff only.
Functions Description
Copyrights Includes Open Source Software License information.
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6 Software Tools
6.1 Base Setup
6.1.1 Base Setup Description
Setup iCON gps 60
SmartAntenna as
Base Station
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna can be setup and used as Base Station. Measured Base
Points can be recorded in the instrument and a Base Point list can be imported and
used for future Base Setups.
There are different options to setup the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna as Base Station:
• Manual Base Setup:
– When no Base Setup has been performed and recorded before to the iCON gps
60 SmartAntenna and no Base Point List has been imported, it is necessary to
perform a manual Base Setup.
– Manual Base Setup is always possible, also with a imported Base Point List or a
previously recorded Base Setup.
• Base Setup using BasePilot:
– iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna features a tool for automatic Base Setup called
BasePilot.
– BasePilot is enabled automatically when the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is
powered up on an existing base point. BasePilot recognises that the instrument
is in base mode, is over a known point and automatically loads the previously
stored base configuration.
Using the Base
Point List
The Base Point List comprises a list of known base points with all corresponding base
system configuration data. It is used with the BasePilot functionality for fast automatic
base configuration.
The Base Point List can be exported, imported and deleted via the Import /
Export / Delete submenu. Refer to "6.6 Import, Export, or Delete Data" for
further information.
No stored positions
nearby
If no base point in the Base Point List is close to the current instrument position an
information message shows up:
There are no existing Base Points nearby!
If this information appears:
• Confirm the message by pressing on Continue.
• Use the Edit or Smart Get here function to set up the base station.
6.1.2 Manual Base Setup
Base Setup The instrument can be manually set up as a stand-alone base station without a
controller. This can be done in three different ways using the Base Setup wizard:
• Smart Get here:
Instrument determines position and uses current position as a new base point.
• Edit:
Manual input of coordinates to generate a new base point.
• Find nearest:
Searches through the Base Point List for a known base point within a radius of
20 m of the current instrument position.
The following step-by-step descriptions explain the different options in detail.
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Smart Get here stepby-step
The Smart Get here function determines the current coordinates of the instrument
and uses this position as the base point.
Step Description
1. According to your needs, setup the hardware needed at the desired base
point position. Refer to "4 Setups with Accessories" for further information
about hardware setup.
2. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Base Setup.
3.
In the Position screen highlight Modify and press .
4.
Select Smart Get here and press to confirm.
5. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height. Select Continue and
press to confirm.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
6. In the Measure Setup screen select, set the Meas. Time according to your
needs and press to confirm.
7.
• If needed, select Corr. Source and press to confirm. Continue with
12.
• When ready to determine the current position, select Measure and press
to confirm.
8. The instrument measures the current position. Subsequently it searches the
Base Point List for stored base points in the vicinity.
• If necessary, select Remeasure and press to confirm.
• When measurement is okay, select OK and press to confirm.
9. If there is already a point within a 40 m radius of the measured point stored
in the instrument a message is displayed:
• Select Overwrite to use the newly measured position, or
• select Use existing to use the known point.
– In case the existing point has been chosen, a second warning message
is displayed where you can choose between Saved setup to use the
saved Base point setup, including Antenna and Communication
settings, or Current to use the currently loaded configuration.
If no point is found within a 40 m radius of the measured position the
instrument returns to the Position screen.
10.
Back in the Position screen select Modify and Edit and press to confirm,
in case the Point ID and/or coordinates want to be adapted. Otherwise
select Continue and press to confirm.
11. In the Edit Position screen:
• Select Pt. ID and press to confirm.
• Enter a Point ID and press to confirm.
• If needed, position and height values can be changed.
• When finished, select Continue and press to confirm.
New Point ID, position and height values are stored and instrument returns
to the
Position screen.
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12. Use the navigation key to proceed to the Communication setup screen,
for example to establish a connection via radio.
It is possible to use three communication devices running in parallel.
• To configure the settings for Internal Radio continue with 13.
• To configure the settings for External Radio P1 continue with 14.
• To configure the settings for Network continue with 15.
• Otherwise continue with 38.
13.
For the Internal Radio select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the Internal Radio (1) screen the Model is displayed.
• In the Internal Radio (2) screen select the Channel, Frequency, and
Bandwidth. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced Settings.
Please note that Protocol and FEC is only available for the internal Satel
radio TA13. For the Intuicom 900SLR only Channel can be selected.
For an internal Satelline radio the frequency can be set manually,
when radio firmware version 06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
• In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format:
– Leica: The proprietary Leica real-time GPS data format supporting GPS
L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/ L2.
– Leica 4G: The proprietary Leica real-time GNSS data format
supporting GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2, Galileo
E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B1/B2. This format is recommended
when working exclusively with Leica instruments.
– CMR: CMR and CMR+ are compacted formats used to broadcast data
for third-party instruments.
– RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM 3.2 MSM5: Use RTCM when
rover units from a different manufacturer are to be used.
Use to decode the standard RTCM v3 and the RTCM v3 (MSM)
messages from the base.
Message according to RTCM version 3. A new standard format for
transmission of Global Navigation Satellite System correction information. Higher efficiency than RTCM v2.x. Supports real-time services
with significantly reduced bandwidth.
• Still in the RTK Settings screen define the time interval and the use for
Time Slicing.
• When finished, confirm in the Save Settings screen.
Step Description
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14.
For the External Radio P1 select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the External Radio (1) screen select the Model:
– For generic radio setting (Generic RS232), where no device is auto-
detected, select Baud rate and Flow contr..
– For external radios which are automatically detected, the Model is
also selected automatically. In the External Radio (2) screen select the
Channel. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced Settings.
– For external radios which are not automatically detected, select the
Model in the External Radio (1) screen and in the External Radio (2)
screen select the Channel and the Protocol.
Protocol and FEC are available and the frequency can be set manu-
ally just for the external GFU27 radio, when radio firmware version
06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
• In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format from Leica, Leica 4G,
CMR, RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM 3.2 MSM5. Refer to step 13.
for details.
• Still in the RTK Settings screen define the time interval and the use for
Time Slicing.
• When finished, confirm in the Save Settings screen.
15.
For the Network select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the Internet conn. screen Modem is displayed as device.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Base, NTRIP Source, TCP Server,
or Dialup as Mode.
• To configure the settings for NTRIP Base continue with 16.
• To configure the settings for NTRIP Source continue with 23.
• To configure the settings for TCP Server continue with 28.
• To configure the settings for Dialup continue with 35.
16. In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Base as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
17. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
18. • In the DynDNS Settings (for Dynamic Domain Name System) screen
select the Provider and enter Host, Username and Password.
• When using a SIM card with a fixed IP set DynDNS to Off.
The fixed IP functionality for a SIM card must explicitly be ordered at
the network provider.
19. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
20. In the NTRIP Settings screen enter Port number, Username and Password.
The port number entered must be accessible from outside your local
cell network.
21. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
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22. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 13. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
23. In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Source as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
24. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
25. In the Caster Settings screen select the Mode and enter Address, Port,
Mnt.Pt. (mount point) and Password.
• Address mode WWW allows the entry of a web address.
• Address mode IP allows the entry of an IP address.
26. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
27. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 13. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
28. In the Int. Modem screen select TCP Server as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
29. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
30. • In the DynDNS Settings (for Dynamic Domain Name System) screen
select the Provider and enter Host, Username and Password.
• When using a SIM card with a fixed IP set DynDNS to Off.
The fixed IP functionality for a SIM card must explicitly be ordered at
the network provider.
31. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
32. In the TCP Server screen enter Port number and a number for Max. clients.
The port number entered must be accessible from outside your local
cell network.
33. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
34. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 13. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
35. In the Int. Modem screen select Dialup as Mode, and enter PIN.
36. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
37. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 13. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
38. Use the navigation key to proceed to the Antenna screen. The active
Antenna, the Height of the active antenna, the Measure mode of antenna
height and the Ref.Stn.ID (Reference Station Identification) might be
changed again.
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Find nearest stepby-step
The Find nearest function searches through the Base Point List for base points in the
vicinity.
39. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
• To save and apply the new Base Station settings select Save and press
to confirm.
• To discard the new Base Station settings select Undo and press . To
actually discard the settings confirm the following Warning by pressing
on OK.
Step Description
Step Description
1. According your needs, setup the hardware needed at the desired base point
position. Refer to "4 Setups with Accessories" for further information about
hardware setup.
2. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Base Setup.
3.
In the Position screen highlight Modify and press .
4.
Select Find nearest and press to confirm.
5. The instrument searches for base points within a 20 m radius, which are
stored in the Base Point List. The closest base point is selected automatically.
6. If a Base Point is found within a 20 m radius of the current position:
• Select Saved setup to use the saved Base point setup, including Antenna
and Communication settings, or
• select Current to use the currently used Base point setup.
• Press to confirm the selection.
If no Base Point is found within a 20 m radius an according information
message is displayed. In this case the Smart Get here or Edit function is
needed to setup a base station.
7. Back in the Position screen, re-check the selected base point information.
8. Use the navigation key to proceed to the Communication setup screen,
for example to establish a connection via radio.
It is possible to use three communication devices running in parallel.
• To configure the settings for Internal Radio continue with 9.
• To configure the settings for External Radio P1 continue with 10.
• To configure the settings for Network continue with 11.
• Otherwise continue with 34.
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9.
For the Internal Radio select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the Internal Radio (1) screen the Model is displayed.
• In the Internal Radio (2) screen select the Channel, Frequency, and
Bandwidth. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced Settings.
Please note that Protocol and FEC is only available for the internal Satel
radio TA13. For the Intuicom 900SLR only Channel can be selected.
For an internal Satelline radio the frequency can be set manually,
when radio firmware version 06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
• In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format:
– Leica: The proprietary Leica real-time GPS data format supporting GPS
L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/ L2.
– Leica 4G: The proprietary Leica real-time GNSS data format
supporting GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2, Galileo
E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B1/B2. This format is recommended
when working exclusively with Leica instruments.
– CMR: CMR and CMR+ are compacted formats used to broadcast data
for third-party instruments.
– RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM 3.2 MSM5: Use RTCM when
rover units from a different manufacturer are to be used.
Use to decode the standard RTCM v3 and the RTCM v3 (MSM)
messages from the base.
Message according to RTCM version 3. A new standard format for
transmission of Global Navigation Satellite System correction information. Higher efficiency than RTCM v2.x. Supports real-time services
with significantly reduced bandwidth.
• Still in the RTK Settings screen define the time interval and the use for
Time Slicing.
• When finished, confirm in the Save Settings screen.
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9.
For the Internal Radio select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the Internal Radio (1) screen the Model is displayed.
• In the Internal Radio (2) screen select the Channel, Frequency, and
Bandwidth. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced Settings.
Please note that Protocol and FEC is only available for the internal Satel
radio TA13. For the Intuicom 900SLR only Channel can be selected.
For an internal Satelline radio the frequency can be set manually,
when radio firmware version 06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
• In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format:
– Leica: The proprietary Leica real-time GPS data format supporting GPS
L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/ L2.
– Leica 4G: The proprietary Leica real-time GNSS data format
supporting GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2, Galileo
E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B1/B2. This format is recommended
when working exclusively with Leica instruments.
– CMR: CMR and CMR+ are compacted formats used to broadcast data
for third-party instruments.
– RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM 3.2 MSM5: Use RTCM when
rover units from a different manufacturer are to be used.
Use to decode the standard RTCM v3 and the RTCM v3 (MSM)
messages from the base.
Message according to RTCM version 3. A new standard format for
transmission of Global Navigation Satellite System correction information. Higher efficiency than RTCM v2.x. Supports real-time services
with significantly reduced bandwidth.
• Still in the RTK Settings screen define the time interval and the use for
Time Slicing.
• When finished, confirm in the Save Settings screen.
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10.
For the External Radio P1 select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the External Radio (1) screen select the Model:
– For generic radio setting (Generic RS232), where no device is auto-
detected, select Baud rate and Flow contr..
– For external radios which are automatically detected, the Model is
also selected automatically. In the External Radio (2) screen select the
Channel. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced Settings.
– For external radios which are not automatically detected, select the
Model in the External Radio (1) screen and in the External Radio (2)
screen select the Channel and the Protocol.
Protocol and FEC are available and the frequency can be set manu-
ally just for the external GFU27 radio, when radio firmware version
06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
• In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format from Leica, Leica 4G,
CMR, RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM 3.2 MSM5. Refer to step 9.
for details.
• Still in the RTK Settings screen define the time interval and the use for
Time Slicing.
• When finished, confirm in the Save Settings screen.
11.
For the Network select On, Off or Edit and press to confirm.
When Edit was selected:
• In the Internet conn. screen Modem is displayed as device.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Base, NTRIP Source, TCP Server,
or Dialup as Mode.
• To configure the settings for NTRIP Base continue with 12.
• To configure the settings for NTRIP Source continue with 19.
• To configure the settings for TCP Server continue with 24.
• To configure the settings for Dialup continue with 31.
12. In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Base as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
13. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
14. • In the DynDNS Settings (for Dynamic Domain Name System) screen
select the Provider and enter Host, Username and Password.
• When using a SIM card with a fixed IP set DynDNS to Off.
The fixed IP functionality for a SIM card must explicitly be ordered at
the network provider.
15. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
16. In the NTRIP Settings screen enter Port number, Username and Password.
The port number entered must be accessible from outside your local
cell network.
17. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
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18. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 9. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
19. In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Source as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
20. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
21. In the Caster Settings screen select the Mode and enter Address, Port,
Mnt.Pt. (mount point) and Password.
• Address mode WWW allows the entry of a web address.
• Address mode IP allows the entry of an IP address.
22. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
23. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 9. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
24. In the Int. Modem screen select TCP Server as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
25. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
26. • In the DynDNS Settings (for Dynamic Domain Name System) screen
select the Provider and enter Host, Username and Password.
• When using a SIM card with a fixed IP set DynDNS to Off.
The fixed IP functionality for a SIM card must explicitly be ordered at
the network provider.
27. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
28. In the TCP Server screen enter Port number and a number for Max. clients.
The port number entered must be accessible from outside your local
cell network.
29. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
30. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 9. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
31. In the Int. Modem screen select Dialup as Mode, and enter PIN.
32. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
33. In the Save Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format).
Refer to step 9. for details.
Use the navigation key to save the settings and enable the device.
34. Use the navigation key to proceed to the Antenna 1 screen. The active
Antenna, the Height of the active antenna, the Measure mode of antenna
height and the Ref.Stn.ID (Reference Station Identification) might be
changed.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
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Edit step-by-step The Edit function can be used to enter a set of coordinates manually.
6.1.3 Base Setup using BasePilot
BasePilot setup BasePilot is a feature which configures and starts the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
running as a Base when the instrument (antenna) is setup over a known base point.
Predefined base configurations are automatically loaded.
35. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
• To save and apply the new Base Station settings select Save and press
to confirm.
• To discard the new Base Station settings select Undo and press . To
actually discard the settings confirm the following Warning by pressing
on OK.
Step Description
Step Description
1. According your needs, setup the hardware needed at the desired base point
position. Refer to "4 Setups with Accessories" for further information about
hardware setup.
2. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Base Setup.
3.
In the Position screen highlight Modify and press .
4.
Select Edit and press to confirm.
5. In the Edit Position screen enter a Point ID, a set of coordinates and the
height of the desired Base Station. Select Continue and press to confirm.
6. The instrument searches for base points in the vicinity, which are stored in
the Base Point List.
7. If there is already a Base Point within a 40 m radius of the measured point
stored in the instrument a message is displayed:
• Select Overwrite to use the newly measured position, or
• select Use existing to use the known point.
– In case the existing point has been chosen, a second warning message
is displayed where you can choose between Saved setup to use the
saved Base point setup, including Antenna and Communication
settings, or Current to use the currently used Base point setup.
If no Base Point is found within a 40 m radius an according information
message is displayed and the newly entered information is stored as Base
Point.
Step Description
1. According to your needs, setup the hardware needed over a known base
point. Refer to "4 Setups with Accessories" for further information about
hardware setup.
2. • If iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is in Base mode:
– BasePilot starts up automatically.
• If iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna is in Rover mode:
– Go to Settings > Tools > Base Setup and choose Find nearest.
– Press to confirm. Refer to "6.1.2 Manual Base Setup" for further
information.
3.
While BasePilot is setting up: The position icon is displayed.
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When using BasePilot, always check in the Position submenu that the iCON gps 60
SmartAntenna has selected the correct base point! Using the wrong base point can
lead to an error of more than 20 m for a rover!
6.2 Rover Setup
Rover setup
description
The instrument can be manually set up as a stand-alone Rover without a controller,
using the Rover Setup wizard.
Rover setup with
internal radio stepby-step
4.
After the BasePilot has been completed: The position icon is displayed.
The radio/modem now starts transmitting corrections!
On RTK Mode page, in the Position submenu the line BasePilot
shows: Successful.
Step Description
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2.
In the Communication screen press and select the communication
device using the and navigation keys:
• Int. Radio:
Select this option to use the internal radio. A slot-in-radio must be
inserted in its slot. Refer to "3.4 Slot-in-Device" for further information.
• Ext. Radio P1:
Select this option to use an external radio connected to Port P1.
• Int. Modem:
Select this option to use the internal modem. A SIM card must be inserted
in the card slot. Refer to "3.3 Installing a SIM Card" for further information.
3.
Press to confirm your selection and use the navigation key to proceed
to the next step.
The following step-by-step descriptions explain the different options
in detail.
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2. In the Communication screen select Int. Radio.
3. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4. • In the Internal Radio (1) screen the Model is displayed.
• In the Internal Radio (2) screen select the Channel, Frequency,
andBandwidth. Protocol and FEC can be defined under Advanced
Settings.
Protocol and FEC are available and the frequency can be set manu-
ally just for an internal Satelline radio TA13, when radio firmware
version 06.17.3.61 or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
5. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
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Rover setup with
external radio stepby-step
6. In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format), the
Ref.Rec. (Reference Receiver), the Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna) and the
Accept Ref. (Accepted References).
Refer to "RTK correction format" for further information about the
correction formats.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
10. In the Save Settings screen the signal waves will flash if the Channel and
the Corr.Format are correctly set.
11. • Use the navigation key to save and apply the rover settings.
• To discard the changes press and confirm the following Warning by
pressing on Continue.
Step Description
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2. In the Communication screen select Ext. Radio P1.
3. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4. In the External Radio (1) screen select the Model:
• For generic radio setting (Generic RS232), where no device is auto-
detected, select Baud rate and Flow contr..
• For external radios which are automatically detected, the Model is also
selected automatically. In the External Radio (2) screen select the
Channel and the Protocol.
• For external radios which are not automatically detected, select the
Model in the External Radio (1) screen and in the External Radio (2)
screen select the Channel and the Protocol.
Protocol is available and the frequency can be set manually just for
the external GFU27 radio, when radio firmware version 06.17.3.61
or higher is installed.
If a frequency is required that is not given as part of a channel, the
frequency can be typed in manually. If required the bandwidth can
be changed as well.
5. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
6. In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format), the
Ref.Rec. (Reference Receiver), the Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna) and the
Accept Ref. (Accepted Reference ID).
Refer to "RTK correction format" for further information about the
correction formats.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
10. In the Save Settings screen the signal waves will flash if the Channel and
the Corr.Format are correctly set.
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Rover setup with
internal modem
using NTRIP Client
step-by-step
11. • Use the navigation key to save and apply the rover settings.
• To discard the changes press and confirm the following Warning by
pressing on Continue.
Step Description
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2. In the Communication screen select Int. Modem.
3. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4. In the Int. Modem screen select NTRIP Client as Mode, enter PIN, APN
(Access Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
5. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
6. In the NTRIP Settings screen select the Address Mode, enter Address, Port
number, User and Password.
• Address mode WWW allows the entry of a web address.
• Address mode IP allows the entry of an IP address.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the Mount Point screen select the Method.
• If the Method Source Table is selected, then start the mount point
search by selecting Start in the Search line.
Once the source table has been downloaded, the desired mount point
can be selected from the list available in the Mountpoint line.
• If the Method Manual is selected, then it is possible to manually enter
the mount point name.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
10. In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format), the
Network type, the Ref.Rec. (Reference Receiver), and the Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna).
Refer to "RTK correction format" for further information about the
correction formats.
11. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
12. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
13. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
14. In the Save Settings screen the signal waves will flash if the Channel and
the Corr.Format are correctly set.
15. • Use the navigation key to save and apply the rover settings.
• To discard the changes press and confirm the following Warning by
pressing on Continue.
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Rover setup with
internal modem
using TCP Client
step-by-step
Rover setup with
internal modem
using DialUp stepby-step
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2. In the Communication screen select Int. Modem.
3. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4. In the Int. Modem screen select TCP Client as Mode, enter PIN, APN (Access
Point Name) and select Use/Don't use for the Provider ID.
When Use is selected:
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the APN ID screen enter the User ID and the Password.
5. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
6. In the Server Settings screen select the Address Mode, enter Address and
the Port number.
• Address mode WWW allows the entry of a web address.
• Address mode IP allows the entry of an IP address.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format), the
Network type, the Ref.Rec. (Reference Receiver), and the Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna).
Refer to "RTK correction format" for further information about the
correction formats.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
10. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
11. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
12. In the Save Settings screen the signal waves will flash if the Channel and
the Corr.Format are correctly set.
13. • Use the navigation key to save and apply the rover settings.
• To discard the changes press and confirm the following Warning by
pressing on Continue.
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > Rover Setup.
2. In the Communication screen select Int. Modem.
3. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4. In the Int. Modem screen select Dialup as Mode, enter PIN and PUK.
5. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
6. In the Dial-Up Settings screen enter the Ph. Number and select the Modem
Prot., the Net Data Rate, and if the Connection should be transparent.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the RTK Settings screen select the Corr.Format (Correction Format), the
Ref.Rec. (Reference Receiver), and the Ref.Ant. (Reference Antenna).
Refer to "RTK correction format" for further information about the
correction formats.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
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RTK correction
format
6.3 ORP and NMEA Output
NMEA Output
description
To transmit data using the NMEA standard protocol, the instrument must be configured accordingly.
The appropriate position rate licences must be installed to access all output
rates.
The NMEA interface must be assigned to one of the serial ports.
10. In the Antenna screen select the active Antenna, the Height of the active
antenna, and the Measure mode of antenna height.
Refer to "3.9 Antenna Heights" for information about Antenna Heights.
11. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
12. In the Save Settings screen the signal waves will flash if the Channel and
the Corr.Format are correctly set.
13. • Use the navigation key to save and apply the rover settings.
• To discard the changes press and confirm the following Warning by
pressing on Continue.
Step Description
Option Description
Leica The proprietary Leica real-time GPS data format supporting
GPS L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/ L2.
Leica 4G The proprietary Leica real-time GNSS data format supporting
GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC
and BeiDou B1/B2. This format is recommended when
working exclusively with Leica instruments.
CMR / CMR+ CMR and CMR+ are compacted formats used to broadcast
data for third-party instruments.
RTCM 3.1 / 3.2 MSM,
RTCM 2.3 18/19,
RTCM 2.3 20/21
Use RTCM when rover units from a different manufacturer
are to be used.
Use to decode the standard RTCM v3 and the RTCM v3
(MSM) messages from the base.
RTCM 3.2 MSM supports GPS L1/ L2/ L5, GLONASS L1/ L2,
Galileo E1/E5a/E5b/AltBOC and BeiDou B1/B2.
Message according to RTCM version 3. A new standard
format for transmission of Global Navigation Satellite
System correction information. Higher efficiency than RTCM
v2.x. Supports real-time services with significantly reduced
bandwidth.
Both RTCM MSM3 and RTCM MSM5 are supported.
RTCM MSM3 is a compact version of the format and
is suitable for low bandwidth transmission. RTCM
MSM5 is an extended version of the format.
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NMEA Output
settings step-bystep
ORP Output The ORP output differs from standard NMEA messages:
• The ORP message is a Leica proprietary message and delivers position information
of one or two antennas.
Configurable values
• Rate: Define the output rate.
• Output: It is possible to stream one position.
• Coords and Height: The available Height format depends on the selected Coordinate format. For local coordinates a "*.lok", a "*.xml" or "TRFSET.DAT" file is
required.
ORP settings can be accessed via Settings > Tools > NMEA Output. Toggle to Edit for
NMEA Out 1 or NMEA Out 2. ORP is available on the second page of the wizard.
Refer to "Appendix B ORP – Orientation and Position" for further information about
ORP.
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > NMEA Output.
2. In the NMEA Output screen select On, Off, or Edit for each NMEA interface.
3. When the NMEA Output settings have been done before, select On or Off to
active/deactivate the output and press to confirm. Then press to save
the setting and return to the Tools menu.
4. When the NMEA Output settings have not been done before, select Edit to
start the NMEA Output wizard and confirm with .
5. Select P1 or Bluetooth as Port for the NMEA output.
For the Talker ID select between Auto or User.
When User is selected set the User Talker ID additionally.
Finally select Baud rate and Flow contr., if P1 is selected as Port.
6. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
7. For ORP, select Off, Edit, or set a rate.
When Edit is selected: set the Rate and the Coords (coordinate format)
additionally.
• The Height is set automatically according to the coordinate system used:
for WGS84 it is Ellipsoidal, and Orthometric for Local Grid.
Refer to "Appendix B ORP – Orientation and Position" for further information about ORP.
For GGA, GGK, GGQ, and GLL select Off or set a rate.
Refer to "Appendix A NMEA Message Formats" for information about the
different NMEA message formats.
8. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
9. For GNS, GSA, GSV, HDT, and LLK select Off or set a rate.
Refer to "Appendix A NMEA Message Formats" for information about the
different NMEA message formats.
10. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
11. For LLQ, RMC, VTG, and ZDA select Off or set a rate.
Refer to "Appendix A NMEA Message Formats" for information about the
different NMEA message formats.
12. Use the navigation key to proceed to the final step.
13.
• To save the changes select Save and confirm with .
• To discard the changes select Undo and confirm with .
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6.4 Raw Data Logging
Raw Data logging To log RINEX data the instrument must be configured for Raw Data logging. Access the
settings via Settings > Tools > Raw Data Logging.
RINEX is used for post processing when high accurate coodinates are required.
6.5 iCON Telematics
Description With a connection between the instrument and the iCON telematics web page, iCON
Telematics offers:
• View: Enables a remote user to access the instrument to view or control it.
• Sync: To exchange data between the instrument and a remote web page.
• Track: Enables a remote user to track the current position of the instrument.
• Remote firmware upgrade: Allows new instrument firmware files to be downloaded and installed remotely.
To use this functionality an account is needed for the iCON telematics web
page. The license is handled on the instrument. Ask your agency or your Leica
Geosystems representative for information about licensing and how to get an
account.
An Internet connection on the instrument is needed, using a 4G modem. Refer
to "3.3 Installing a SIM Card" for information about SIM card installation.
iCON Telematics
first setup step-bystep
To use the iCON Telematics functionality perform following setup works in the given
order:
Step Description
1. Establish an Internet connection on the instrument, following these
steps:
Refer to "3.3 Installing a SIM Card" for information about SIM card
installation.
• Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Tele-
matics Setup.
• In the Internet conn. screen, use the navigation key to proceed to the
next step.
• In the Int. Modem screen enter PIN and APN (Access Point Name) and
select Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
• When Use is selected:
– Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
– In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• Ensure that Server is set to icontelematics.com.
• Select Start pairing ... and press to confirm.
• The software starts connecting to the selected Web page. After a
successful connection the pairing code is displayed. Be sure to leave this
screen open or note down the code.
In case of failure, check PIN and APN.
2. Pair the instrument to the iCON telematics web page.
This is only necessary for the first time the instrument is connected
to the iCON telematics web page.
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iCON Telematics
Status
Use Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Telematics Status to:
• enable or disable the Share screen function, to allow a remote user to view the
instrument’s screen,
• view the status of iCON Telematics and its functions View, Track and Sync.
3. On the remote computer:
• Start a web-browser. Google Chrome is recommended for best performance.
• Go to the iCON telematics web page: www.icontelematics.com.
• Use your User name and Password to login.
To use this functionality an account is needed for the iCON telematics web page. The license is handled on the instrument. Ask your
agency or your Leica Geosystems representative for information
about licensing and how to get an account.
• Now create a new Unit:
– Select the Company or create a new one.
– Select the Project, that the Unit should be assigned to. If no project
is available, create a project first.
– Tap Configure, and select Units.
– Tap the + icon.
– Enter the desired Unit Name and select the Unit Type. If desired, use
Note to enter additional information. Tap Next.
– Set Equipment Type to GNSS Smart Antenna. Tap Add Equipment
to create a Unit with the current settings.
• To pair the instrument and the created (Web) Unit, enter the pairing code
and tap Pair.
4. On the instrument:
• The screen with the pairing code should have been replaced by a confirmation that the instrument is paired with the server. The device is now
paired/registered on the web page, and ready to connect.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the Telematics Project screen the selected Project is highlighted. If
needed, select another project from the list.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• To allow to send the position of the paired instrument to the iCON telematics web page, set Track to Yes. Select the Interval as well in the Tele-
matics Track screen.
• Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
• In the Save Settings screen use the navigation key to save the
settings and exit the setup.
The device is connected to the iCON telematics web page now and ready for
View, Sync and Track. Information about the different functions can be
found on the following paragraphs.
Step Description
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iCON Sync Download 1) To download data from the iCON telematics web page to the instrument select
Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Sync Download.
2) Set Base Point List, Coord. Systems, Antenna List, and Licenses according to
your needs.
3) Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4) Select Start Download ... and press to confirm.
Base point list, system configuration, antenna list and licences are automatically available after import on the instrument. The imported coordinate
systems can be selected under Settings > System Configuration > Coordinate
systems as active coordinate system.
When copying files onto the iCON telematics server via the web page, it is
important that the files are copied to the following folders: Base point list
must be stored in System, while Coordinate systems must be stored in
CoordinateSystems/.
iCON Sync Upload 1) To upload data from the instrument to the iCON telematics web page select
Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Sync Upload.
2) Set Base Point List, System Config, Coord. Systems, Support Logs, and Raw Data
Logs according to your needs.
3) Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
4) Select Start Upload ... and press to confirm.
Uploaded data will be stored on the iCON telematics web page, inside the assigned
project folder:
• The base point list will be stored at System/iCG60-SN.bpl.
• The system configuration will be stored at System/iCG60-SN.cfg.
• Coordinate systems will be stored at CoordinateSystems/.
• Support Logs will be stored at Logging/logs-iCG60-SN/ and deleted from the
instrument after successful upload.
• Raw Data Logs will be stored at Logging/RINEX-iCG60-SN-yyyyMMdd and be kept
on the instrument after successful upload.
SN stands for the Serial Number of the instrument, yyyyMMdd for the logging
date.
iCON Telematics
Firmware
1) To download a firmware version from the iCON telematics web page and install it
on the instrument select Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Telematics
Firmware.
2) The software searches for available firmware on the iCON telematics web page.
3) If successful, select the firmware version needed, select Start download ... and
press to confirm.
4) When download is completed, select Install and press to start installation.
Ensure a proper power supply as the instrument will restart after the firmware
installation.
If iCON Telematics is enabled, the icon on the Main Menu automatically
informs when a new firmware is available. Download and installation of the
new firmware can also be started from within the iCON Telematics sub-menu,
entered from the Main Menu.
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iCON Telematics
settings step-bystep
6.6 Import, Export, or Delete Data
Access the Import /
Export / Delete
function
Select Settings > Tools > Import / Export / Delete to import or export data from/to a
USB Memory device installed in the instruments USB port or to delete data from the
instruments internal memory.
Import data from
USB
Select Settings > Tools > Import / Export / Delete > Import from USB to import data
from a USB Memory device installed in the instruments USB port.
To import data from a USB Memory device to the instrument appropriate
folders must be created on the USB device and the files placed in the correct
folder: for Coordinate Systems a folder called CoordinateSystems is needed,
while files for Base Point list, Antenna list, Welcome Screen, and System
Configuration need to be placed in a system folder.
Step Description
1. Access the wizard via Settings > Tools > iCON Telematics > iCON Telematics Setup.
2. In the Internet conn. screen, use the navigation key to proceed to the
next step.
3. In the Int. Modem screen enter PIN and APN (Access Point Name) and select
Use/Don't use for the APN ID.
• When Use is selected:
– Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
– In the APN ID screen enter User ID and Password.
4. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
5. Ensure that Server is set to icontelematics.com.
6.
If required, select Pair again ... and press to confirm. After a successful
connection, an appropriate message is displayed. Otherwise skip this step.
7. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
8. In the Telematics Project screen select a Project from the list.
System configuration, coordinate systems, support and raw data
logfiles are stored within the selected project on the iCON telematics
web page when using iCON Sync Upload.
9. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
10. • To allow to send the position of the paired instrument to the iCON tele-
matics web page, set Track to Yes.
• Select the Interval.
11. Use the navigation key to proceed to the next step.
12. In the Save Settings screen use the navigation key to save the settings
and exit the setup.
Import options Description
Base point list imports a list of base points
Antenna list imports a list of external antennas
Welcome screen imports a customisable welcome screen, for example a
company logo
System configuration overwrites the current system configuration
Coordinate systems imports coordinate system files
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Export data to USB Select Settings > Tools > Import / Export / Delete > Export to USB to export data to
a USB Memory device installed in the instruments USB port.
To export data to a USB Memory device no folders must be created on the
device. The appropriate folders are automatically created by the software.
Delete data on the
instrument
Select Settings > Tools > Import / Export / Delete > Delete on instrument to delete
data from the instruments internal memory.
Export options Description
Base point list exports a list of stored base points
System configuration generates a backup of the current system configuration,
for example to restore it in the future or to share settings
to other instruments
Support logs instrument related error messages are stored in the log
file and can be exported
Coordinate systems exports coordinate system files
Delete options Description
Base point list deletes the list of stored base points
Welcome screen deletes the customised welcome screen
Support logs removes all entries from the Support Log File
Coordinate systems removes all Coordinate systems stored on the instrument
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6.7 Licensing
Licences In the Licensing menu active licenses can be viewed or deleted, licenses can be
uploaded and a license key entered. Access the settings via Settings > Tools >
Licenses.
Licenses can be ordered at your local sales representative. The following options are
available for iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna:
• CSW501, RTK low Accuracy
• CSW502, RTK high Accuracy
• CSW503, Enables Base Station
• CSW504, Position update 2 Hz
• CSW505, Position update 10 Hz
• CSW506, Position update 20 Hz
• CSW507, RTK Baseline optional 2.5 km
• CSW508, RTK unlimited Baseline
• CSW509, RTK Network access
• CSW510, GPS L2 Support
• CSW511, GLONASS Support
• CSW512, GPS L5 Support
• CSW513, Galileo Support
• CSW514, BeiDou Support
• CSW515, Raw Data Logging
• CSW516, NMEA streaming
• CSW517, Open Interface
• CSW518, Demo License
• CSW591, iCON telematics 1 Year
• CSW592, iCON telematics 2 Years
• CSW593, iCON telematics 3 Years
• CSW594, iCON telematics 1 Day
• CSW905, SmartLink Service 2 Years
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7 Coordinate Systems
Description GNSS measured points are always stored based on the global geocentric datum known
as WGS 1984. Most surveys require coordinates in a local grid system. For example,
based on a country’s official mapping datum or an arbitrary grid system used in a
particular area such as a construction site. To convert the WGS 1984 coordinates into
local coordinates a coordinate system must be created. Part of the coordinate system
is the transformation used to convert coordinates from the WGS 1984 datum to the
local datum.
A coordinate system
• allows the conversion from WGS 1984 geodetic or cartesian coordinates to local
grid coordinates and back.
• can be directly received from a reference network.
• can be uploaded from a USB Memory device.
• can be exported to a USB Memory device.
Refer to "6.6 Import, Export, or Delete Data" for information about importing,
exporting, or deleting coordinate systems.
Default coordinate
systems
The default coordinate system is WGS 1984. It cannot be deleted. It is not possible to
create a coordinate system called WGS 1984.
Additional default coordinate systems may be available for certain countries.
Active coordinate
system
The active coordinate system is the one selected under Settings > System Configuration > Coordinate systems. One coordinate system is always considered as the active
coordinate system.
Automatic coordinate system (RTCM
transformation
parameters)
When Via Network is selected under Settings > System Configuration > Coordinate
systems, the coordinate system is directly received from the reference network via
RTCM correction data.
Reference networks do not always provide a coordinate system. This will
depend on how the network provider has chosen to configure their data
streams.
Coordinate system
components
The iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna supports the same coordinate system formats as
other Leica iCON products including iCON 3D, iCON Office, iCONstruct field software,
as well as Leica RedLine and GNSS Leica Viva sensors.
Coordinate systems can be made up of up to three linked files:
• .lok: Localisation file, contains all the needed parameters and settings, for example
datum, map projection and local transformation.
• .ccg: Correction grid (Country Specific Coordinate System model). Refer to "CSCS
model (*.ccg)" for information about CSCS.
• .grd: Geoid model. Refer to "Geoid model" for further information.
TRFSET.DAT files can also be imported and used on the iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna.
• TRFSET.DAT: Localisation file, contains all the needed parameters and settings, for
example datum, map projection and local transformation.
• .csc: Correction grid (Country Specific Coordinate System model).
• .gem: Geoid model.
TRFSET.DAT files are read only and cannot be exported in .lok or .xml format.
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8 Care and Transport
8.1 Transport
Transport in the
field
When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
• either carry the product in its original transport container,
• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached
product upright.
Transport in a road
vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or
equivalent and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent,
to protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, transport
of batteries
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for 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.
8.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "9 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "Environmental specifications" for information about storage temperature
range.
• Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing.
• After storage recharge batteries before using.
• Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried
before storing or use.
• A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C / +32 °F to +86 °F in a dry environ-
ment is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery.
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 40% to
50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the batteries
must be recharged.
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8.3 Cleaning and Drying
Product and accessories
• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth
with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer
components.
Damp products Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a
temperature not greater than 40°C/104°F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is dry. Always close the transport container when using in the field.
Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.
Connectors with
dust caps
Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
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9 Technical Data
9.1 Technical Data iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
9.1.1 Tracking Characteristics
Instrument technology
SmartTrack
Satellite reception Triple frequency
Instrument channels
Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number
of 120 channels is allocated.
Supported codes
and phases
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
BeiDou
Carrier phase and code measurements on L1, L2 and L5 (GPS) are fully independent
with AS on or off.
9.1.2 Accuracy
Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked,
constellation geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities.
The following accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements
processed using LGO and on real-time measurements.
The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS
only.
Differential code The baseline precision of a differential code solution for static and kinematic surveys
is 25 cm.
Type L1 L2 L5
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Carrier phase, C/Acode
Carrier phase, C
code (L2C) and P2code
Carrier phase, code
Type L1 L2
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Carrier phase, C/A-code Carrier phase, P2-code
Type E1 E5a E5b Alt-BOC
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Carrier phase,
code
Carrier phase,
code
Carrier phase,
code
Carrier phase,
code
Type B1 B2
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Carrier phase, code Carrier phase, code
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Differential phase
in post-processing
Static and rapid static
Static with long observations
Differential phase
in real-time
9.1.3 General Technical Data of the Instrument
Dimensions The overall dimensions are given for the housing including the sockets.
Weight Instrument weight without battery:
The internal modem is installed by default.
Recording Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the internal memory.
Static Kinematic
Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical
5 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 0.5 ppm 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm
Static Kinematic
Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical
3 mm + 0.1 ppm 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm 10 mm + 1 ppm 20 mm + 1 ppm
Type Horizontal Vertical
Single Baseline (<30 km) 8 mm + 1 ppm 15 mm + 1 ppm
Network RTK 8 mm + 0.5 ppm 15 mm + 0.5 ppm
Type Length [mm] Width [mm] Thickness [mm]
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 197 197 130
007395_001
87 mm
130 mm
197 mm
197 mm
Type Weight [kg]/[lbs]
iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna 1.45/3.20 (including internal LTE modem)
Capacity [MB] Data capacity
• 466 466 MB is typically sufficient for about
GPS only (12 satellites)
• 3600 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 15 s rate
• 14000 h L1 + L2 + L5 data logging at 60 s rate
GPS + GLONASS (12/8 satellites)
• 3100 h data logging at 15 s rate
• 12300 h data logging at 60 s rate
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Power
Internal battery
Battery external
Operating times The given operating times are valid for
• iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna: fully charged GEB221 battery.
• room temperature. Operating times will be shorter when working in cold weather.
Electrical data
For corresponding information for optional, internal radios refer to their specifications.
Power consumption: iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna, radio excluded: 6 W typically,
500 mA
External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV71 car battery cable to a 12 V
car battery), voltage range 9 V-28 V DC
Type: Li-Ion
Voltage: 7.4 V
Capacity: GEB221/GEB222: 4.4 Ah/6.0 Ah
Type: NiMH
Voltage: 13 V
Capacity: GEB371: 16.6 Ah
Equipment Operating time
Type Radio Digital cellular
phone
Static (iCON gps 60
SmartAntenna)
--6 h continuously
Rover (iCON gps 60
SmartAntenna)
SATELLINE M3-TR1,
receive (CCD7)
-5 h continuously
Rover (iCON gps 60
SmartAntenna)
- built-in LTE Modem 4.75 h continuously
Type iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Voltage Nominal 12 V
Current 6.0 W typically, 12 V @ 500 mA
Frequency GPS L1 1575.42 MHz
GPS L2 1227.60 MHz
GPS L5 1176.45 MHz
GLONASS L1 1602.5625 MHz - 1611.5 MHz
GLONASS L2 1246.4375 MHz - 1254.3 MHz
Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz
Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz
Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz
Galileo AltBOC 1191.795 MHz
BeiDou B1 1561.098 MHz
BeiDou B2 1207.14 MHz
BeiDou B3 1268.52 MHz
Bluetooth 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
Gain Typically 27 dBi
Noise Figure Typically < 2 dBi
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Galileo AltBOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
Environmental
specifications
Temperature
Protection against water, dust and sand
Humidity
Vibration/Shock
9.2 Antennas Technical Data
Description and use The GNSS antenna is selected for use based upon the application. The table gives a
description and the intended use of the antenna.
Dimensions
Connector TNC female
Mounting 5/8" Whitworth
Weight 0.4 kg
Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
Instrument -40 to +60 -40 to +80
Battery internal -20 to +55 -40 to +70
Type Protection
Instrument IP67 (IEC 60529)
Dust tight
Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion
Type Protection
Instrument Up to 100 %
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted
by periodically drying out the instrument.
Type iCON gps 60 SmartAntenna
Vibration MIL-STD 810F, Figure 514.5C-3
Shock 40 g - 6 msec; compliance ISO 9022-31-06, No loss of lock to
satellite signal when used on a pole set-up and submitted to
pole bumps up to 150 mm
Drops Withstands 1.2 m drop onto hard surfaces
Topple over Withstands
Topple over from a 2 m pole onto hard surfaces
Type Description Use
CGA60 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
SmartRack+ antenna with builtin ground plane.
Machine Control, RTK Base
Station, RTK Rover and Network
RTK applications.
Type CGA60
Height 62 mm
Diameter 170 mm
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Electrical data
Galileo AltBOC covers bandwidth of Galileo E5a and E5b.
Environmental
specifications
Temperature
Protection against water, dust and sand
Humidity
Vibration/Shock
Type CGA60
Voltage 4.5 V to 18 V DC
Current 35 mA typical
Frequency
GPS L1 1575.42 MHz
GPS L2 1227.60 MHz
GPS L5 1176.45 MHz
GLONASS L1 1602.5625 - 1611.5 MHz
GLONASS L2 1246.4375 - 1254.3 MHz
Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz
Galileo E5a 1176.45 MHz
Galileo E5b 1207.14 MHz
Galileo AltBOC 1191.795 MHz
BeiDou B1 1561.098 MHz
BeiDou B2 1207.14 MHz
BeiDou B3 1268.52 MHz
Gain (typically) 27 dBi
Noise Figure (typically) < 2 dBi
Type Operating temperature [°C] Storage temperature [°C]
CGA60 -40 to +70 -55 to +85
Type Protection
CGA60 IP67 (IEC 60529)
Dust tight
Protected against water jets
Waterproof to 1 m temporary immersion
Type Protection
CGA60 Up to 100 %
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the antenna.
Type CGA60
Vibration 10 - 10000 Hz, ± 1.5 mm, 10 g
8 - 150 Hz, ± 15 mm, 15 g
ISO9022-36-08
MIL-STD 810F – 514.5-Cat24
Shock 100 g, 2 ms
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Cable length
9.3 Pin Assignments and Sockets
Expert knowledge
required
Modification or adaption on base of the pin assignments and socket descriptions need
expert knowledge.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Port 1- Lemo
ANT
USB 2.0 host
connector
Type: USB-A receptacle
Picture: Receptacle viewed from mating side.
Separation distance from
instrument ...
to antenna Optional cable
lengths [m]
iCON gps 60 CGA60 2.8, 5, 10
005701_001
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
Pin Name Function Direction
1 RTS RS232, Request To Send Out
2 CTS RS232, Clear To Send In
3 GND Ground -
4 RxD RS232, receive data In
5 TxD RS232, transmit data Out
6 ID Identification pin In
7 PWR in Power in, 9 to 28 V DC In
8 +12 V out 12 V DC power supply out Out
MP_25
1
2
Pin Description
1 Antenna signal and antenna power
2 Shield/Ground
123 4
Pin Name Description Direction
1 +5V +5V Power supply Out
2 D- Data signal negative In/Out
3 D+ Data signal positive In/Out
4 GND Power supply return and signals reference In
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9.4 Conformity Declarations
Conformity to
National Regulations
For products which do not fall under R&TTE directive:
9.4.1 iCON gps 60
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band
Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product/s is/are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of the applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can
be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
• FCC Part 15, 22, 24 and 27 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product iCON gps 60 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leicageosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15, 22, 24 and 27 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior
to use and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
Type Frequency band [MHz]
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480
WCDMA WCDMA 2100
Tx: 1920 - 1980
Rx: 2110 - 2170
WCDMA 1900
Tx: 1850 - 1910
Rx: 1930 - 1990
WCDMA 850
Tx: 824 - 849
Rx: 869 - 894
WCDMA 800
Tx: 830 - 840
Rx: 875 - 885
WCDMA 900
Tx: 880 - 915
Rx: 925 - 960
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Output power
Antenna
GSM GSM 850
Tx: 824 - 849
Rx: 869 - 894
EGSM 900
Tx: 880 - 915
Rx: 925 - 960
GSM 1800
Tx: 1710 - 1785
Rx: 1805 - 1880
GSM 1900
Tx: 1850 - 1910
Rx: 1930 - 1990
LTE Band 1
Tx: 1920 - 1980
Rx: 2110 - 2170
Band 3
Tx: 1710 - 1785
Rx: 1805 - 1880
Band 7
Tx: 2500 - 2570
Rx: 2620 - 2690
Band 8
Rx: 880 - 915
Tx: 925 - 960
Band 20
Rx: 791 - 821
Tx: 832 - 862
Type Frequency band [MHz]
Type Output power [mW]
Bluetooth 2.5
UMTS Band 1, 2, 5, 8: 200
GSM / EDGE GSM 850, EGSM 900:
GMSK mode: 1585
8PSK mode: 500
GSM 1800, GSM 1900:
GMSK mode: 795
8PSK mode: 400
LTE Band 1, 3, 8, 20: 200
Band 7: 160
Type Antenna type Connector Frequency band
[MHz]
Bluetooth Integrated antenna - 2402 - 2480
GSM/EDGE/
UMTS/LTE
Integrated antenna - 800 - 2600
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Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
9.4.2 GFU14, SATEL Satelline 3AS, GFU27, SATEL Satelline M3-TR1
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHz
Output power
Antenna
Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
• FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GFU14, GFU27 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR,
HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) for which following EEA Member States apply
restrictions on the placing on the market or on the putting
into service or require authorisation for use:
• Russia
• Ukraine (max. 10 mW output power, 433.050 -
434.790 MHz)
• Georgia
• Serbia
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 and 90 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use
and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
GFU14, GFU27: 0.5 W - 1.0 W
Type GAT1 GAT2
Frequency band [MHz] 400 - 435 435 - 470
Type Detachable /2 antenna Detachable /2 antenna
Connector TNC TNC
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9.4.3 GFU15, Pacific Crest PDL
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHz
Output power Receive only
Antenna
Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
• FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product GFU15 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR,
HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) for which following EEA Member States apply
restrictions on the placing on the market or on the putting
into service or require authorisation for use:
• Russia
• Ukraine (max. 10 mW output power, 433.050 -
434.790 MHz)
• Georgia
• Serbia
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 and 90 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use
and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
Type GAT1 GAT2
Frequency band [MHz] 400 - 435 435 - 470
Type Detachable /2 antenna Detachable /2 antenna
Connector TNC TNC
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9.4.4 TFR-300L
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band 348.56 MHz - 348.80 MHz
Output power Receive only
Antenna The appropriate antenna must be ordered directly from your local Tescom Office or
Representative.
Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
• FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product TFR-300L is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR,
HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) for which following EEA Member States apply
restrictions on the placing on the market or on the putting
into service or require authorisation for use:
• Russia
• Ukraine (max. 10 mW output power, 433.050 -
434.790 MHz)
• Georgia
• Serbia
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 and 90 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use
and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
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9.4.5 CCD7 - SATEL TA13
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band 403 MHz - 470 MHz
Output power 0.5 W - 1.0 W
Antenna
Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
• FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product CCD7 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be
consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR,
HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) for which following EEA Member States apply
restrictions on the placing on the market or on the putting
into service or require authorisation for use:
• Russia
• Ukraine (max. 10 mW output power, 433.050 -
434.790 MHz)
• Georgia
• Serbia
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 and 90 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use
and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
Type GAT1 GAT2 CA12 CA13
Frequency band
[MHz]
400 - 435 435 - 470 406 - 440 430 - 480
Type Detachable /2
antenna
Detachable /2
antenna
External stub
antenna
External stub
antenna
Connector TNC TNC TNC (CA22,
Magnetic
antenna mount)
TNC (CA22,
Magnetic
antenna mount)
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9.4.6 CCD8 - Intuicom 900SLR
Conformity to
national regulations
Frequency band 902 MHz - 928 MHz
Output power
Antenna
Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR)
The product meets the limits for the maximum permissible exposure of the guide-lines
and standards which are force in this respect. The product must be used with the
recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be
kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the
intended application.
• FCC Part 15 and 90 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product CCD14 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR,
HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) for which following EEA Member States apply
restrictions on the placing on the market or on the putting
into service or require authorisation for use:
• Russia
• Ukraine (max. 10 mW output power, 433.050 -
434.790 MHz)
• Georgia
• Serbia
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 and 90 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use
and operation.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
– This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japa-
nese Telecommunications Business Law ( ).
– This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid).
電波法
電気通信事業法
CCD8: 5 mW - 1.0 W
Type CA6
Frequency band [MHz] 902 - 928
Type Detachable /2 antenna
Connector TNC
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10 Software Licence Agreement
Software Licence
Agreement
This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is supplied
to you on a data carrier medium, or that can be downloaded by you online according
to prior authorisation from Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright
and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software
Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the
Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of
other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at
any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement.
Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and
downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at
http://leica-geosystems.com/about-us/compliance-standards/legal-documents
or collected from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms
and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement. Installation or
use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the
terms and conditions of such Licence Agreement. If you do not agree to all or some
of the terms of such Licence Agreement, you must not download, install or use the
software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying
documentation and the purchase receipt to the distributor from whom you purchased
the product within ten (10) days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase
price.
Open source information
The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is
licensed under various open source licences.
Copies of the corresponding licences
• are provided together with the product (for example in the About panel of the software)
• can be downloaded on http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com/icon
If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the corresponding source code and other related data on http://opensource.leicageosystems.com/icon.
Contact opensource@leica-geosystems.com in case you need additional information.
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Appendix A NMEA Message Formats
A.1 Overview
Description National Marine Electronics Association is a standard for interfacing marine electronic
devices. This chapter describes all NMEA-0183 messages which can be output by the
instrument.
Access Select Settings > Tools > NMEA Output.
A Talker ID appears at the beginning of the header of each NMEA message.
The Talker ID can be user defined or standard (based on the NMEA 4.0). The standard
is normally GP for GPS but can be changed in Settings > Tools > NMEA Output.
A.2 Symbols Used for Describing the NMEA Formats
Description NMEA messages consist of various fields. The fields are:
• Header
• Special format fields
• Numeric value fields
• Information fields
• Null fields
Certain symbols are used as identifier for the field types.
These symbols are described in this section.
Header
Symbol Field Description Example
$ - Start of sentence $
--ccc Address • -- = alphanumeric characters identifying the talker
Options:
GN = Global Navigation Satellite
System
GNGGA
GP = GPS only GPGGA
GL = GLONASS GLGGA
GA = Galileo GAGGA
BD = BeiDou BDGGA
• ccc = alphanumeric characters identifying the data type and string format
of the successive fields. Usually the
name of the message.
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Special format
fields
Symbol Field Description Example
A Status • A = Yes, Data Valid, Warning Flag Clear V
• V = No, Data Invalid, Warning Flag Set
llll.ll Latitude • Degreesminutes.decimal 4724.538950
• Two fixed digits of degrees, two fixed
digits of minutes and a variable
number of digits for decimal fraction
of minutes.
• Leading zeros are always included for
degrees and minutes to maintain
fixed length.
yyyyy.yy Longitude • Degreesminutes.decimal 00937.04678
5
• Three fixed digits of degrees, two
fixed digits of minutes and a variable
number of digits for decimal fraction
of minutes.
• Leading zeros are always included for
degrees and minutes to maintain
fixed length.
eeeeee.eee Grid Easting At the most six fixed digits for metres
and three fixed digits for decimal fractions of metres.
195233.507
nnnnnn.nnn Grid Northing At the most six fixed digits for metres
and three fixed digits for decimal fractions of metres.
127223.793
hhmmss.ss Time • hoursminutesseconds.decimal 115744.00
• Two fixed digits of hours, two fixed
digits of minutes, two fixed digits of
seconds and a variable number of
digits for decimal fraction of seconds.
• Leading zeros are always included for
hours, minutes and seconds to maintain fixed length.
mmddyy Date • Monthdayyear - two fixed digits of
month, two fixed digits of day, two
fixed digits of year.
093003
• Leading zeros always included for
month, day and year to maintain fixed
length.
No specific
symbol
Defined field • Some fields are specified to contain
predefined constants, most often
alpha characters.
M
• Such a field is indicated by the presence of one or more valid characters.
Excluded from the list of valid characters are the following that are used to
indicate other field types: A, a, c, x,
hh, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, yyyyy.yy.
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Numeric value fields
Information fields
Null fields
Fields are always separated by a comma. Before the Checksum field there is never a
comma.
When information for a field is not available, the position in the data string is empty.
A.3 GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data
Syntax $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
Symbol Field Description Example
x.x Variable
numbers
• Integer or floating numeric field 73.10 =
73.1 =
073.1 = 73
• Optional leading and trailing zeros.
Decimal point and associated decimalfraction are optional if full resolution
is not required.
hh_ Fixed HEX field Fixed length HEX numbers 3F
Symbol Field Description Example
c--c Variable text Variable length valid character field A
aa_ Fixed alpha
field
Fixed length field of upper case or lower
case alpha characters
N
xx_ Fixed number
field
Fixed length field of numeric characters 1
Symbol Field Description Example
No symbol Information
unavailable for
output
Null fields do not contain any information.
,,
Field Description
$--GGA Header including Talker ID
hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984)
a Hemisphere, North or South
yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984)
a East or West
x Position quality indicator
0 = Fix not available or invalid
1 = No real-time position, navigation fix
2 = Real-time position, ambiguities not fixed
3 = Valid fix for GNSSPrecise Positioning Service mode, for example
WAAS
4 = Real-time position, ambiguities fixed
xx Number of satellites in use. For $GNGGA messages: The combined GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellites used in the position.
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Examples User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGGA,113805.50,4724.5248541,N,00937.1063044,E,4,13,0.7,1171.281,M,-
703.398,
M,0.26,0000*42
A.4 GGK - Real-Time Position with DOP
Syntax $--GGK,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,EHTx.x,M*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
x.x HDOP
x.x Altitude of position marker above/below mean sea level in metres. If no
orthometric height is available the local ellipsoidal height will be
exported. If the local ellipsoidal height is not available either, the
WGS 1984 ellipsoidal height will be exported.
M Units of altitude as fixed text M
x.x Geoidal separation in metres. The Geoidal separation is the difference
between the WGS 1984 earth ellipsoid surface and mean sea level.
M Units of geoidal separation as fixed text M
x.x Age of differential GNSS data, empty when DGPS not used
xxxx Differential base station ID, 0000 to 1023
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
Field Description
Field Description
$--GGK Header including Talker ID
hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
mmddyy UTC date
llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984)
a Hemisphere, North or South
yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984)
a East or West
x Position quality indicator
0 = Fix not available or invalid
1 = No real-time position, navigation fix
2 = Real-time position, ambiguities not fixed
3 = Real-time position, ambiguities fixed
5 = Real-time position, float
xx Number of satellites in use. For $GNGGK messages: The combined GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellites used in the position.
x.x GDOP
EHT Ellipsoidal height
x.x Altitude of position marker as local ellipsoidal height. If the local ellip-
soidal height is not available, the WGS 1984 ellipsoidal height will be
exported.
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Examples Standard Talker ID
$GNGGK,113616.00,041006,4724.5248557,N,00937.1063064,E,3,12,1.7,EHT1171.
742,M*6D
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGGK,113806.00,041006,4724.5248557,N,00937.1063064,E,3,13,1.4,EHT1171.
746,M*66
A.5 GGQ - Real-Time Position with CQ
Syntax $--GGQ,hhmmss.ss,mmddyy,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
M Units of altitude as fixed text M
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
Field Description
Field Description
$--GGQ Header including talker ID
hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
mmddyy UTC date
llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984)
a Hemisphere, North or South
yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984)
a East or West
x Position quality indicator
0 = Fix not available or invalid
1 = No real-time position, navigation fix
2 = Real-time position, ambiguities not fixed
3 = Real-time position, ambiguities fixed
5 = Real-time position, float
xx Number of satellites in use. For $GNGGQ messages: The combined GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellites used in the position.
x.x Coordinate quality in metres
x.x Altitude of position marker above/below mean sea level in metres. If no
orthometric height is available the local ellipsoidal height will be
exported. If the local ellipsoidal height is not available either, the
WGS 1984 ellipsoidal height will be exported.
M Units of altitude as fixed text M
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
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Examples Standard Talker ID
$GNGGQ,113615.50,041006,4724.5248556,N,00937.1063059,E,3,12,0.009,1171.2
81,M*22
$GPGGQ,113615.50,041006,,,,08,,*67
$GLGGQ,113615.50,041006,,,,04,,*77
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGGQ,113805.50,041006,4724.5248541,N,00937.1063044,E,3,13,0.010,1171.2
81,M*2E
A.6 GLL - Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude
Syntax $--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field is set to A for
the Mode indicators A and D. The Status field is set to V for the Mode indicator N.
Examples Standard Talker ID
$GNGLL,4724.5248556,N,00937.1063059,E,113615.50,A,D*7B
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGLL,4724.5248541,N,00937.1063044,E,113805.50,A,D*7E
Field Description
$--GLL Header including talker ID
llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984)
a Hemisphere, North or South
yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984)
a East or West
hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
A Status
A = Data valid
V = Data not valid
a Mode indicator
A = Autonomous mode
D = Differential mode
N = Data not valid
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
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A.7 GNS - GNSS Fix Data
Syntax $--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,xxxx,h*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
Examples Standard Talker ID
$GNGNS,113616.00,4724.5248557,N,00937.1063064,E,RR,12,0.9,1171.279,-
703.398,0.76,0000*6C
$GPGNS,113616.00,,,,,,08,,,,,*69
$GLGNS,113616.00,,,,,,04,,,,,*79
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGNS,113806.00,4724.5248547,N,00937.1063032,E,R,13,0.7,1171.283,-
703.398,0.76,0000*39
Field Description
$--GNS Header including talker ID
hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
llll.ll Latitude (WGS 1984)
a Hemisphere, North or South
yyyyy.yy Longitude (WGS 1984)
a East or West
c--c Mode indicator
N = Satellite system not used in position fix or fix not valid
A = Autonomous; navigation fix, no real-time fix
D = Differential; real-time position, ambiguities not fixed
R = Real-time kinematic; ambiguities fixed
xx Number of satellites in use, 00 to 99
x.x HDOP
x.x Altitude of position marker above/below mean sea level in metres. If no
orthometric height is available the local ellipsoidal height will be
exported. If the local ellipsoidal height is not available either, the
WGS 1984 ellipsoidal height will be exported.
x.x Geoidal separation in metres
x.x Age of differential data
xxxx Differential base station ID, 0000 to 1023
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
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A.8 GSA - GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Syntax $--GSA,a,x,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,h*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
Examples Standard Talker ID
$GNGSA,A,3,01,11,14,17,19,20,24,28,,,,,1.5,0.9,1.2*26
$GNGSA,A,3,65,66,67,81,,,,,,,,,1.5,0.9,1.2*29
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGSA,A,3,01,11,14,17,19,20,23,24,28,,,,65,66,67,81,,,,,,,,,1.2,0.7,1.0*27
Field Description
$--GSA Header including talker ID
a Mode
M = Manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A = Automatic, allowed to change automatically between 2D and 3D
x Mode
1 = Fix not available
2 = 2D
3 = 3D
xx Numbers of the satellites used in the solution. This field is repeated 12
times.
1 to 32 = PRN numbers of GPS satellites
33 to 64 = Numbers of WAAS and WAAS like satellites
65 to 96 = Slot numbers of GLONASS satellites
x.x PDOP
x.x HDOP
x.x VDOP
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
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A.9 GSV - GNSS Satellites in View
Syntax $--GSV,x,x,xx,xx,xx,xxx,xx,.....,h*hh<CR><LF>
Description of
fields
Satellite information can require the transmission of multiple messages, specified by
the total number of messages and the message number.
The fields for the PRN / Slot number, Elevation, Azimuth and SNR form one set. A variable number of these sets are allowed up to a maximum of four sets per message.
Examples Standard Talker ID
$GPGSV,3,1,11,01,55,102,51,11,85,270,50,14,31,049,47,17,21,316,46*7A
$GPGSV,3,2,11,19,31,172,48,20,51,249,50,22,00,061,,23,11,190,42*7E
$GPGSV,3,3,11,24,11,292,43,25,08,114,,28,14,275,44,,,,*45
$GLGSV,2,1,06,65,16,055,42,66,64,025,48,67,46,262,42,68,01,245,*64
$GLGSV,2,2,06,81,52,197,47,83,07,335,,,,,,,,,*68
User-defined Talker ID = GN
$GNGSV,3,1,10,01,55,100,51,11,86,263,50,14,31,049,47,17,22,316,46*65
$GNGSV,3,2,10,19,30,172,48,20,52,249,51,23,12,190,42,24,12,292,42*6C
$GNGSV,3,3,10,25,09,114,,28,14,274,44,,,,,,,,*62
Field Description
$--GSV Header including talker ID
x Total number of messages, 1 to 4
x Message number, 1 to 4
xx Number of theoretically visible satellites according to the current
almanac.
xx PRN (GPS) / Slot (GLONASS) number of satellite
xx Elevation in degrees, 90 maximum, empty when not tracking
xxx Azimuth in degrees true north, 000 to 359, empty when not tracking
xx Signal to Noise Ration C/No in dB, 00 to 99 of L1 signal, null field when
not tracking.
... Repeat set PRN / Slot number, elevation, azimuth and SNR up to four
times
*hh Checksum
<CR> Carriage Return
<LF> Line Feed
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