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
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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).
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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 SoftwareMain Menu, Job Carousel, Select any current Job, |
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Step 2- From the Apps Carousel,Select Settings > Connections, |
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Step 3- From the Connections panel,
Select RTK rover wizard Select F1 OK |
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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
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Step 5- From the RTK Rover WizardWhat type of connection do you want to use Panel, select the option: (•) Internet (eg NTRIP) Select F6 Next
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Step 6- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich port is the RTK device connected to? Panel, select the option: (•) CS 3.5G modem port
Select F6 Next |
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Step 7- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich RTK device is being used? If you are using AT&T, or T-Mobile Cellular Service with a SIM card in the CS20 Data Controller, select the option
(•) GSM/GPRS/UMTS device
Select F6 Next |
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Step 8- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich RTK device is being used? If you are using Verizon Wireless Cellular Service (No SIM card) in the CS20 Data Controller, select the option
(•) CDMA device
Select F6 Next |
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Step 9- From the RTK Rover WizardEnter PIN & PUK codes of the SIM card, panel Leave the Defaults, Do Not Change, Do Not Enter ANY Information here,
Select F6 Next
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Step 10-From the RTK Rover WizardHow is the device connecting to the Internet, select the option,
(•) Using GPRS/CDMA Internet Connection
Select F6 Next |
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Step 11-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the APN for your Internet connection
Enter the APN value The APN is required if using SIM card,
For AT&T: isp.cingular or broadband For T-Mobile: epc.tmobile.com Select F6 Next |
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Step 13-From the RTK Rover WizardA RTK server is required. What would you like to do?
(•) Create a new server
Select F6 Next |
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Step 14-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter new server details Server name: LEICA SMARTNETNA Address: CT.SmartNetNA.com Port: 10000 Use NTRIP with this server [√ ] Enter your NTRIP user ID Enter your NTRIP password
Note: The IP Address will vary by State Abbreviation code, use the State your located in.
Select F6 Next |
CT.SmartNetNA.com MA.SmartNetNA.com ME.SmartNetNa.com NH.SmartNetNA.com NY.SmartNetNA.com RI.SmartNetNA.com VT.SmartNetNA.com
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Step 15-From the RTK Rover WizardA mountpoint is required. What would you like to do?,
(•) Select mountpoint from source table
Select F6 Next |
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Step 16-From the RTK Rover WizardChoose a mountpoint From the Mountpoint drop-down menu, Browse the list, select a Mountpoint, The Identifier, Format, Solution and System details, describe the Mountpoints, or RTK Data Product.
Select F6 Next
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Step 18- (Other mountpoint options)From the RTK Rover WizardChoose a mountpoint From the Mountpoint drop-down menu, Browse the list, select a Mountpoint, The Identifier, Format, Solution and System details, describe the Mountpoints, or RTK Data Product.
Select F6 Next |
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Step 19-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the RTK network details Receive RTK Corrections from RTK [√ ] network
Network type [ MAX ] If you selected a MAX Mountpoint, You MUST select/match the Network type: [ MAX ]
Select F6 Next |
The Network type MAX = Network RTK Corrections from Multiple Network RTK Base Stations, based on your RTK Rover’s position. The RTK Rover computes the MAX Network solution. |
Step 20- (Other mountpoint options)From the RTK Rover WizardChoose a mountpoint From the Mountpoint drop-down menu, Browse the list, select a Mountpoint, The Identifier, Format, Solution and System details, describe the Mountpoints, or RTK Data Product.
Select F6 Next |
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Step 21-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the RTK network details Receive RTK Corrections from RTK [√ ] network
Network type [ i-MAX ] If you selected a i-MAX Mountpoint, You MUST select/match the Network type: [ i-MAX ]
Select F6 Next |
The Network type i-MAX = Individual MAX Network RTK Corrections from Multiple Network RTK Base Stations, based on the RTK Rover’s position. The Network RTK Server computes these i-MAX RTK Corrections, sends them to the Network RTK Rover. |
Step 22- (Other mountpoint options)From the RTK Rover WizardChoose a mountpoint From the Mountpoint drop-down menu, Browse the list, select a Mountpoint, The Identifier, Format, Solution and System details, describe the Mountpoints, or RTK Data Product.
Select F6 Next |
The Network type Nearest MSM = Single Baseline RTK; MSM = Multiple Satellite Measurements, Corrections from the Closest Network RTK Base, Based on the RTK Rover’s position. |
Step 23-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the RTK Network details Receive RTK Corrections from RTK [√ ] network
Network type [Nearest ] If you selected a Nearsite Mountpoint, You MUST select/match the Network type: [ Nearest ]
Select F6 Next |
The Network type Nearest = Single Baseline RTK Corrections from the Closest Network RTK Base, Based on the RTK Rover’s position. |
Step 24-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the RTK Network details RTK data format [RTCM v3 ] Sensor at Base [ Automatically detect ] Antenna at Base [ADVNULLANTENNA ]
Select F6 Next |
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Step 25-From the RTK Rover WizardThe Wizard is complete. Would you like to test your connection? (•) Yes, Test my connection This tests/verifies the New Servers IP Address, Port and User’s Credentials…
Select F6 Next |
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Step 26-From the RTK Rover Wizard, RTK rover wizard finished Select F6 Finish |
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Step 27-
The User is returned to the Captivate Main Menu |
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Step 28-
To Start the RTK Data Stream,
This will Start the RTK Data Link, the RTK Rover will iterate from an Autonomous/Navigated GNSS Solution to a RTK Float Solution, then to a RTK Fixed Solution, so the RTK user can Start Measuring, or Staking Out Points. |
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Step 29-To Stop the RTK Data Stream, (1) Using the Stylus, Tap on the Cellphone icon on the Top-Row Task Bar, (2) Then Select/Tap Stop RTK Stream, This will stop the RTK Data Link. |
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If you need technical assistance configuring the Internet Connection;
configuring the Cellular Modem Device in the Leica CS20 Data Controller, or the Cellular
Modem device in the Leica GS16 GNSS receiver; there are PDF Quick Guides available on the MTS Blog page, that provide detailed instructions for Configuring the Data Controller,
or GNSS Receiver’s internal Cellular Data Modems using AT&T GSM/GPRS cellular network, or Verizon Wireless CDMA cellular Networks for Network RTK Rovers.
Filename: GS16-CS20-RTK Rover Wizard_Leica SmartNetNA_Quick Guide_Rev1.2
Leica GS16 GNSS Rcvr with CS20 DC – Quick Setup Steps Rev1.2 PDF