Leica Viva GS16 GNSS Rover

Leica Viva GS16 GNSS rover | Lightweight GNSS Smart Antenna for accurate positioning

The Leica Viva GS16 is a powerful self-learning GNSS smart antenna. The growing number of signals from ever-increasing satellite constellations demands the GNSS receiver to be smart and reliable. The GS16 is a solid measurement companion for surveyors who need a survey-proof GNSS system that is light to carry anywhere but handles even the most challenging measurement conditions. The GS16 is a smart solution – Use it as a rover or as a trustworthy base.

Meet the self-learning GNSS RTK rover with RTKplus and HxGN SmartNet Global. The growing number of signals from an ever increasing satellite constellation demands a GNSS receiver to be smarter than ever before. Simply put, RTKplus is like RTK but better. RTKplus intelligently adapts to changing conditions by selecting the optimal signals to deliver the most accurate positions. Work more efficiently and in more challenging environments than you’ve ever worked in before. Use it with HxGN SmartNet Global services for the best Network RTK, RTK bridging and PPP experience

• ENGAGING SOFTWARE: The Leica Captivate field software is the perfect companion for the GS16. With easy-to-use apps, all measured and design data can be viewed and used, providing you with a clear understanding of your data in 2D and 3D view. Captivate spans industries and applications with little more than a simple tap, regardless of whether you work with GNSS, total stations or both.  
• EXCELLENT MEASUREMENT QUALITY: Tracking multi-frequency signals comes as standard with all Leica Geosystems GS sensors. Combined with an excellent GNSS antenna element and a position update rate of 20 Hz, GS16 ensures reliable measurement quality.
• IMPROVED PERFORMANCE: Multipath reduction option in Captivate boosts GNSS signal tracking quality under harsh environments, which improves RTK availability and accuracy. Also, an interference toolkit mitigates out-of-band interferences, which allows users to obtain the highest robustness of signal tracking.
• ACTIVE CUSTOMER CARE: Through Active Customer Care (ACC), a global network of experienced professionals is only a click away to guide you through any challenge. Control your costs with a Customer Care Package (CCP) which gives you peace of mind you are covered anywhere, anytime.

Leica Viva GS16 – Experience Innovation

Meet the self-learning GNSS RTK rover with RTKplus and HxGN SmartNet Global. The growing number of signals from an ever increasing satellite constellation demands a GNSS receiver to be smarter than ever before. Simply put, RTKplus is like RTK but better. RTKplus intelligently adapts to changing conditions by selecting the optimal signals to deliver the most accurate positions. Work more efficiently and in more challenging environments than you’ve ever worked in before. Use it with HxGN SmartNet Global services for the best Network RTK, RTK bridging and PPP experience.

• Engaging software: The Leica Viva GS16 GNSS smart antenna is accompanied with the revolutionary Leica 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, total station, level instruments and laser scanners for one final and accurate result. Processing has never been easier because 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.

Features:

• 555 channels for more signals, faster acquisition and improved sensitivity
• Intelligent management of multi-frequency,ulti-constellation signals
• Intelligent selection to automatically reject reflected or noisy signal
• Unique RTK technology provides continuous checks to guarantee correct results
• Initialization within seconds
• Complete reliability
• Achieve centimeter accurate positioning worldwide -perfect when working in remote areas around the globe
• No RTK base station or RTK network required, correction data is continuously transmitted by satellite delivering global coverage
• Bridging RTK outages for uninterrupted centimeter positioning
• IP68 protection
• Built for extreme temperatures of -40°C to +65°C
• Fulfils toughest standards throughout the complete product lifetime
• Integrated mobile phone and UHF radio RTK devices
• Compact housing
• Lightweight
• SmartNet Satellite Positioning - your No.1 partner for network RTK
• Leica Active Assist - the next level in support
• Leica Exchange - transfer data easily, quickly and safely

LEICA GS16 THE POWERHOUSE: Every surveyor is defined by how they overcome challenges. Having the most power-packed GNSS antenna certainly doesn’t hurt. Its small form factor and built-in intelligence will quickly make it the smartest friend you can take anywhere

THE CHALLENGE: Overcoming natural and man-made obstacles
555: With 555 channels at its disposal, the GS16 will pretty much find a signal to choose from everytime

SELF-LEARNING: The new RTK Plus technology allows for adaptive, on-the-fly satellite selection. It learns on its own which signals are valid, invalid, or bounced from the buildings around you. This helps overcome difficult situations, under which a typical antenna may not succeed.

SMARTLINK: Finding yourself in difficult scenarios where getting RTK corrections seems impossible is where SmartLink shines. Using technology that allows it to leverage internet and / or satellite communications to provide corrections, makes the hike back up from a gorge the hardest part.

SMARTCHECK 99.99% Reliability: In a surveyor’s world, double and triple checking work is part of everyday life. Knowing that the measurements are correct is everything. By validating your RTK, SmartCheck assures consistent measurements.

CHALLENGE THE GS16: There is no better way to see if this is the tool for you than to take it for a test-drive yourself. So contact us for a demo or rent one for your next job.

IP68 A.K.A. Fear No Element: You can pretty much expose the GS16 to extreme heat and cold, dust and water, accidental drops, and even use it as a paddle when canoeing...we have.

UNIQUE DESIGN: In order to squeeze such tremendous performance out of this compact form factor, we needed to find new ways to push technological bounds. Our industry-unique antenna design was one of them

Insights: Be inspired by the success of other surveyors and discover how to maximize quality, efficiency and productivity.

CAPTIVATE: Companies often can get lost in the race to add features while forgetting about the most important element, you. With Captivate, we focused on bringing back the human side to technology.

LEICA ACTIVE ASSIST: Solve your problems in the field with the help of our support team that can remotely access your device and assist with any needs in the field.

LEICA EXCHANGE: Easily and seamlessly sync your data with the office for an efficient and easy workflow.

LEICA VIVA GS16 - GNSS SMART ANTENNA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS GNSS COMPARISON CHART
	Leica GS08plus	Leica GS14	Leica GS16	Leica GS18	Leica GS10	Leica GS25
Signal tracking	Dual-frequency	Dual-frequency	Multi-frequency	Multi-frequency	Multi-frequency	Multi-frequency
GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou SBAS
SmartLink fill SmartLink
Tilt compensation
Single baseline RTK	Hz 10 mm + 1 ppm / V 20 mm + 1 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm / V 15 mm + 1 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm / V 15 mm + 1 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm / V 15 mm + 1 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm / V 15 mm + 1 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm / V 15 mm + 1 ppm
Network RTK	Hz 10 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 20 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm
Static (phase) with long observations	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 6 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm / V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm / V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm / V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm / V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm / V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm
Static and rapid static (phase)	Hz 5 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 10 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm	Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm / V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm
Reliability	99,95%	99,95%	99,95%	99,95%	99,95%	99,95%
5 Hz 20 Hz positioning
Raw data RINEX data logging NMEA out
RTK reference station functionality
Cellular / UHF Radio (receive & transmit) modem	Controller internal	3G	3G	4G	3G	3G
Storage	Controller internal	MicroSD card	MicroSD card	SD card	SD card	SD card
User interface Buttons LEDs Display	1 3	2 7	2 7	2 8	2 7	7 7
Power, Bluetooth®, USB, RS232
Event, PPS
Operating temperature -40°C to 65°C
IP68 proof against water, sand and dust
Weight (without battery)	0.60 kg	0.93 kg	0.93 kg	1.20 kg	1.20 kg	1.84 kg

Download Leica Viva GS16 Data Sheet.pdf