This video complements the setup guide to show you how to configure and set up supported Leica receivers (GS18/GS18T/GS18I) for use with Emesent's Backpack or Vehicle RTK units, view the RTK status in Commander, and process your scan in Aura.
Overview
This document shows you how to configure and connect supported Leica GS18 receivers with Emesent's Backpack or Vehicle RTK units and then monitor and process the RTK data.
Backpack and Vehicle RTK automates high-accuracy georeferencing and drift correction for scans, allowing for rapid and precise scans without the need for ground control points.
The term "Leica receiver", used throughout this guide, refers specifically to the Leica devices supported by Emesent's Vehicle RTK and Backpack RTK solutions. Currently, these include the Leica GS18, GS18T, and GS18I receivers.
Always make sure to drive safely when operating a vehicle. Do not be distracted or use the phone/tablet to change settings while driving. Only check the GPS status when it is safe to do so.
Scope
Follow the instructions in this document once you have setup your Leica device according to Leica documentation. This document does not cover how to perform an initial setup on a Leica GS18 or how to connect to a base station or network corrections service.
To perform these actions, please refer to Leica's official documentation for the GS18/GS18T: How to use the Leica GS18 T GNSS RTK rover (Leica YouTube channel) and Leica GS18 T GNSS RTK Rover (Leica website).
The Georeferencing articles and videos in Knowledge Base expand on the information and instructions presented in this document, including:
Best Practice for RTK
Troubleshooting RTK
Recommendations for Vehicle RTK
Requirements
Hardware
The following hardware is required to set up the Leica receiver:
Hovermap unit
Vehicle RTK or Backpack RTK mount
GNSS receiver
GNSS adaptor cable
Leica cable (black Lemo connector)
100 mm spacers x2 (Leica GS18 with Backpack unit only)
Software
Emesent can supply vehicle or backpack RTK kits, please see the articles Backpack RTK Hardware or Vehicle RTK Hardware for details.