Details

Feature	GS18 I + UHF400	GS18 I + UHF900	GS18 T + UHF400	GS18 T + UHF900	GS18 + UHF400	GS18 + UHF900
Model Type	Imaging	Imaging	Tilt	Tilt	Standard	Standard
Camera (Visual Positioning)	✔	✔	—	—	—	—
Tilt Compensation (IMU)	✔	✔	✔	✔	—	—
LTE (Network RTK)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
UHF Radio	UHF400	UHF900	UHF400	UHF900	UHF400	UHF900
GNSS Channels	555	555	555	555	555	555
Position Rate	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz
RTK Capability	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Raw Data Logging	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Best Use Case	Visual positioning & mapping	Visual positioning (longer radio range)	No pole leveling needed	Tilt + long-range radio	Standard surveying	Standard + long-range radio

Features

Introducing the world’s fastest and easiest-to-use GNSS RTK rover, the Leica GS18.
Now you can measure any point faster and easier without the need to hold the pole vertical.
This latest innovation combines GNSS and inertial measurement unit (IMU) being the first true tilt compensation solution that is immune to magnetic disturbances and is calibration-free. The GS18 works directly out of the box.
Save up to 20 per cent over conventional surveying practices due to the fact that no time is wasted by levelling the bubble. Focus on your surroundings and not the bubble to measure points that previously could not be measured.
Avoid time consuming auxiliary methods with true tilt compensated surveying. You will stake out more efficiently and conveniently than ever before with increased speed, safety and comfort. Watching the bubble is simply no longer needed.
The GS18 GNSS RTK rover is part of the Leica Geosystems self-learning GNSS series. It seamlessly combines with Leica Captivate field software and Leica Infinity office software, continuing the powerful and immersive Leica Captivate Experience.

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Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover

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Model:

I – Imaging T – Tilt Base

Spread Spectrum:

UHF400 UHF900

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Leica TS18 Specifications

Leica GS18
Data sheet

The Leica GS18 is a self-learning GNSS smart antenna. GS18 inherits all features of the Leica GS18 T except tilt compensation. However, the GS18 grows with your business: upgrade it to a tilt compensating system at any time. The GS18 is an excellent companion to a surveyor that primarily works with a network RTK such as HxGN SmartNet. Like most of the Leica Geosystems GNSS smart antennas, the GS18 works as a rover and a base.

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Engaging software

The Leica GS18 T is accompanied with the revolutionary Captivate software, turning complex data into the most realistic and workable 3D models. With easy-to-use apps and familiar touch technology, all forms of measured and design data can be viewed in all dimensions. Leica Captivate spans industries and applications with little more than a simple swipe, regardless of whether you work with GNSS, total stations or both.

Seamlessly share data among all your instruments

Leica Infinity imports and combines data from your GNSS RTK rover, total station and level instruments for one final and accurate result. Processing has never been made easier when all your instruments work in tandem to produce precise and actionable information.

Customer care only a click away

Through Active Customer Care (ACC), a global network of experienced professionals is only a click away to expertly guide you through any challenge. Eliminate delays with superior technical service, finish jobs faster and avoid costly site revisits with excellent consultancy support. Control your costs with a tailored Customer Care Package (CCP), giving you peace of mind you are covered anywhere, anytime.

GNSS TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES

Self-learning GNSS

Leica RTKplus – Adaptive on-the-fly satellite selection

HxGN SmartNet Global

Pro Network RTK and unlimited worldwide RTK bridging and PPP service

HxGN SmartNet+

Network RTK and RTK bridging service

HxGN SmartNet PPP

Unlimited worldwide RTK bridging and PPP service

Leica SmartCheck

Continuous check of RTK solution, Reliability 99.99%

Signal tracking

RAIM

Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring: detection and elimination of faulty satellite signals

Number of channels

555 (more signals, fast acquisition, high sensitivity)

MEASUREMENT PERFORMANCE & ACCURACY¹

RTK Initialisation Time

Typically 4 s

Real-time kinematic – Single baseline

Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm | V 15 mm + 1 ppm

Real-time kinematic – Network RTK

Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm | V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm

RTK bridging

Up to 10 min bridging of RTK outages – Hz 2.5 cm | V 5 cm

PPP

Convergence to full accuracy: 10 min
Re-convergence: <1 min – Hz 2.5 cm | V 5 cm

Post processing

Static (phase) long observations: Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm | V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm
Static / rapid static: Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm | V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm

Code differential DGNSS

Hz 25 cm | V 50 cm

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication ports

Lemo | USB | RS232 | Bluetooth® v4.0 (BLE & BR/EDR), class 1.5 | WLAN 802.11 b/g/n

Protocols

RTK: Leica, Leica 4G, CMR, CMR+, RTCM 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 MSM
NMEA: 0183 v4.00, v4.10, Leica proprietary
Network RTK: VRS, FKP, iMAX, MAC (RTCM SC 104)

Built-in LTE modem³

LTE: 20,8,3,1,7 | 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,18,19,20,26,28,38,40,41,66
UMTS: 13,17,5,4,2 | 19,3,1
GSM: 900,1800 | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz

Built-in UHF modem⁴

403–473 MHz, 902–928 MHz (license-free NA), up to 28800 bps, max 1W output

GENERAL

Field controller & software

Leica Captivate, CS20, CS30, CC180, CC200

User interface

Buttons and LEDs: On/Off, 8 status LEDs; Web server for full status/config

Data recording

Internal 4 GB + SD card; Leica raw & RINEX @ up to 20 Hz

Power management

Internal battery: 2.8 Ah / 11.1 V
External: 12 V DC nominal (10.5–26.4 V range)
Typical run time: up to 8 h

Weight & dimensions

1.20 kg / 3.50 kg (rover), 173 x 173 x 109 mm

Environmental

Temp: –40 to +65°C (operating), –40 to +85°C (storage)
Drop: survives 2 m fall
IP66/IP68 dust & water
Vibration & shock: MIL STD 810G compliant
Humidity: 95% non-condensing

TILT COMPENSATION UPGRADE

Function

Real-time kinematic tilt compensation for increased speed and traceability

Notes

Calibration-free, immune to magnetic disturbance
Not for static control points
Additional uncertainty: < 2 mm + 0.3 mm/° tilt (down to 30°)

LEICA GNSS RECEIVERS COMPARISON

Signal Tracking

✔ across all models (frequencies vary)

Imaging Functionality

✔

✗

Tilt Compensation

✔

✗

By upgrade

✗

Up to 30°

✗

Single Baseline RTK

8mm + 1ppm

10mm + 1ppm

8mm + 1ppm

Network RTK

8mm + 0.5ppm

10mm + 0.5ppm

✗

10mm + 0.5ppm

8mm + 0.5ppm

SmartNet Global (PPP)

2.5cm

✗

2.5cm

Static

3mm + 0.1ppm (horizontal), 3.5mm + 0.4ppm (vertical)

Static & Rapid Static

3mm + 0.5ppm (horizontal), 5mm + 0.5ppm (vertical)

Reliability

99.99%

Data Logging / Event / PPS

✔ / ✔ / ✔

✔ / ✗ / ✗

✔ / ✔ / ✔

Controller

External

MicroSD

Internal

Controller Internal

Internal

Interfaces

2 / 8 / ✔

2 / 7 / ✗

1 / 3 / ✗

2 / 10 / ✔

Operating Temp

-30°C to +65°C

-40°C to +65°C

-30°C to +65°C

-40°C to +65°C

Weight (w/ battery)

1.25 kg

1.23 kg

1.26 kg

0.93 kg

0.75 kg

0.70 kg

1.20 kg

1.84 kg

Operating Time (UHF)

8 h

7 h / 5 h

10 h / 10 h

7 h

14 h

14 h / 12 h

Operating Time (internal)

6 h

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13 h

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Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover