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Quick Guide for Leica SmartNet setup using Leica GS16 with CS20 Data collector

Author: Bob LeMoine – Technical Support Specialist

Bob has develop this quick guide to help users connect to Leica SmartNet RTK Network using a Leica GS16 Rover with CS 20 Data Collector loaded with Captivate software.

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 ​​​​ Leica GS16 GNSS Receiver + CS20 Data​​ 

Controller with Captivate Software

RTK Rover Wizard:​​ Leica SmartNetNA

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Maine Technical Source – November, 2017

 

 

 

​​ Leica Geosystems Captivate Software

This Quick Guide outlines the steps within the Leica Captivate Software, from the

Settings > Connections > RTK Rover Wizard​​ to create a new Profile for Network RTK Surveying using the GS16 GNSS Receiver and CS20 Data Controller with a Cellular Internet connection to the​​ Leica Geosystems SmartNetNA, (Real-Time Network).

 

New! – Leica SmartNet - Built on reliable high performance Leica GPS technology

Finally, surveyors, engineers, contractors an municipalities no longer need to incur cost or hassle of setting up and monitoring temporary base stations. Through affordable subscription service, you can gain access to the Leica SmartNet  RTK Network and its extensive array of 1,300 permanent base station with coverage for 44 states and 8 provinces. The Leica SmartNet RTK Network allows you to locate positions via internet for both "Nearest Site" and "Network" RTK​​ solutions.

If you want to request a subscription please call Dan Blais @ 800-322-5003 extension 121. 

 

Why use the Leica SmartNet Network?

Save Money. No need to invest in a base station, when you can receive corrections for a 1st order control Network Base Station. Should you already own a base station, even another brand of equipment, you can easily convert it into a productive quickly. Fast rover initialization to get you up to speed and productive quickly.

  • Fast rover initialization to get you up to speed and productive quickly.

  • Real-time data collection - errors are instantly corrected in the field.

  • Centimeter-level accuracy up to 40 Kilometers from each base station.

  • Reduce dependency on ground control monuments.

  • Flexibility to connect with Leica SmartNet RTK network, anytime - day or night.

  • Superior Leica reliability, backed with around-the-clock monitoring by MTS.

  • Direct Internet connectivity with password-restricted access.

If you need more information on our different Subscription plans for centimeter-accuracy or Rentals to test drive on a project give us a call.

If you have questions or require assistance, contact Dan Blais or​​ Bob LeMoine​​ at Maine Technical Source at (800) 322-5003.

 

 

 

SmartNet​​ North America -​​ RTN coverage map for​​ the​​ Maine Technical Source – New England​​ 

Region, November 2017.

 

Step 1-​​ From the Captivate Software

Main Menu, Job Carousel, Select any current Job,

 

Step 2-​​ From the Apps Carousel,

Select​​ Settings > Connections,

 

Step 3-​​ From the​​ Connections​​ panel,

 

Select​​ RTK rover wizard

Select F1 OK

 

Step 4-​​ From the​​ RTK Rover Wizard​​ panel, One or more RTK profiles  ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​​ already exist. What would you like to do?

Panel, select the option,

(•) Create a new profile

Select F6 Next