Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover
Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover
    Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover
Leica GS18 GNSS RTK Rover
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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
GPS | GLONASS: L1, L2, L2C, L5 | L1, L2, L2C, L3
Galileo | BeiDou: E1, E5a, E5b, AltBOC, E6 | B1I, B1C, B2I, B2a, B3I
QZSS | NavIC: L1, L2C, L5, L62 | L5
SBAS | TerraStar: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN | L-Band, IP
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
GS18 I
GS18 T
GS18
GS16
GS05
GS07
GS10
GS25
Signal Tracking
✔ across all models (frequencies vary)
Imaging Functionality
Tilt Compensation
By upgrade
Up to 30°
Single Baseline RTK
8mm + 1ppm
8mm + 1ppm
8mm + 1ppm
10mm + 1ppm
10mm + 1ppm
10mm + 1ppm
8mm + 1ppm
8mm + 1ppm
Network RTK
8mm + 0.5ppm
8mm + 0.5ppm
8mm + 0.5ppm
10mm + 0.5ppm
10mm + 0.5ppm
8mm + 0.5ppm
8mm + 0.5ppm
SmartNet Global (PPP)
2.5cm
2.5cm
2.5cm
2.5cm
2.5cm
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
External
External
MicroSD
Internal
Internal
Controller Internal
Internal
Interfaces
2 / 8 / ✔
2 / 8 / ✔
2 / 8 / ✔
2 / 7 / ✗
1 / 3 / ✗
1 / 3 / ✗
2 / 10 / ✔
2 / 10 / ✔
Operating Temp
-30°C to +65°C
-40°C to +65°C
-40°C to +65°C
-40°C to +65°C
-30°C to +65°C
-40°C to +65°C
-40°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
7 h / 5 h
7 h / 5 h
10 h / 10 h
7 h
14 h
14 h / 12 h
Operating Time (internal)
6 h
6 h
6 h
6 h
13 h

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