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GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
GS10 GNSS receiver Service Manual

GS14 GNSS receiver Doc Code 778528 en
Edition A 12/2009
GS15 GNSS receiver Revision B 08/2010
GS16 GNSS receiver Revision C 11/2010

Revision D 01/2012
Revision E 12/2012
Revision F 10/2013
Revision G 08/2016
Revision H 09/2016
Revision I 11/2016
Revision J 03/2018
Revision K 11/2018
Revision L 08/2019
Revision M 08/2020
Revision N 07/2021
Revision P 12/2021
Revision Q 12/2022
Leica Geosystems AG
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(Switzerland) Copyright by Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland 2022
Chapter Overview
GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 Legal, Safety & Environmental Issues / Symbols 1

Revisions / Service News 2
Introduction / Technical Data / SSP 3
Description - Block Diagram 4
Service Software 5
Basic Operation 6
Repair Process 7
Troubleshooting 8
Disassembly & Reassembly GS10 9
Disassembly & Reassembly GS14/GS16 10
Disassembly & Reassembly GS15 11
The user manual forms part of this service manual Spare Parts 12
and must be available in all service workshop.
Special Tools 13
The illustrations in this service manual may slightly Upgrades 14
differ from the actual instrument.
15
I SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 08/2020
1 Legal, Safety & Environmental Issues / Symbols
1.1 Rechtsfragen / Legal questions / Question juridiques / Cuestiones de derecho
Copyright Copyright Copyright
Ohne vorherige schriftliche Erlaubnis der Firma Leica Without prior permission in writing by Leica Geosys- Sans autorisation écrité préalable de Leica Geosys-
Geosystems AG (Schweiz), darf dieses Dokument tems AG (Switzerland), this document shall not be tems AG il est interdit de reproduire ce document,
weder insgesamt noch auszugsweise mit mecha- reproduced as a whole or in part, by mechanical, entièrement ou partiellement, par quelque procédé
nischen, fotografischen, elektronischen oder photographic, electronic, or other means (including que ce soit (mécanique, électronique ou autres, y
irgendwelchen anderen Mitteln (einschließlich ihrer into or transmission in machine-readable form); stored compris la transformation ou la transmission sous une
Umwandlung oder Übertragung in maschinenlesbarer in any retrieval system; used for any purpose other forme exploitable machinellement), de le y mettre en
Form) kopiert, in einem Informationsspeicher abge- than that/those for which it is intended; nor made mémoire sur un support informatique, de l'utiliser à
legt, außerhalb des dafür vorgesehenen Zwecks oder accessible or communicated in any form to any third d'autres fins que celles prévues, de la rendre acces-
in irgend einer Form an von Leica Geosystems AG, party not expressly authorized by Leica Geosystems sible uo de le transmettre sous quelque forme que ce
Heerbrugg nicht ausdrücklich befugte Dritte AG to have access thereto. soit à des tiers non authorisés expressément par
zugänglich gemacht oder abgegeben werden. Leica Geosystems AG.
Haftung Liability Responsabilité

Dieses Dokument richtet sich ausschließlich an quali- This document is strictly for the use of qualified Ce document s'adresse exclusivement au personnel
fizierte Servicetechniker/in, welche über die notwen- service engineers with the requisite technical skills. technique qualifié, disposant des connaissances
digen Fachkenntnisse verfügen. Qualifizierte Service- Only persons who have successfully completed the requises.Ce personnel doit avoir suivi une formation
techniker/in sind solche, die den entsprechenden appropriate service training provided by Leica appropriée chez Leica Geosystems AG au terme de
Servicekurs bei Leica Geosystems AG erfolgreich Geosystems AG and are in the employ of a company laquelle ses aptitudes auront été jugées satisfais-
besucht haben und bei Unternehmen der Leica in the Leica Geosystems Group or of an agency, antes, travailler dans des sociétés du Groupe Leica
Geosystems Gruppe oder bei von Leica Geosystems distributor, or service workshop duly authorized by ou dans des représentations ou ateliers de mainte-
AG autorisierten Vertretungen oder Servicewerk- Leica Geosystems AG have the status of qualified nance agréés par Leica Geosystems AG. Si ce docu-
stätten tätig sind. Wird dieses Dokument von nicht service engineer. Leica Geosystems AG accepts no ment est utilisé par un personnel non qualifié, Leica
qualifizierten Servicetechniker/in verwendet, so lehnt liability whatever for direct or indirect damage that Geosystems AG décline toute responsabilité face à
Leica Geosystems AG jegliche Haftung ab für direkte may occur due to the unauthorized or improper use or des dommages directs ou indirects dus à une applica-
und indirekte Schäden, die durch nicht fachgemäße interpretation of this document by any person who is tion non conforme ou à une mauvaise interprétation
Anwendung und/oder Interpretation dieses Doku- not a qualified service engineer in accordance with the de ce document.
mentes entstehen. above definition.
Legal, Safety & Environmental Issues / Symbols 1-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 08/2016
Copyright
Sin el permiso previo por escrito de Leica Geosys-
tems AG (Suiza), este documento no puede ser repro-
duzido total ni parcialmente por medios mecánicos,
fotográficos, electrónicos o de calquier otro tipo
(incluyendo la conversión en forma legible por
máquinas), ni ser introducido en un sistema
informático o utilizado para fines distintos de los
previstos. Bajo ningún concepto puede hacerse
accesible a terceros sin la autorización explicita de
Leica Geosystems AG.
Responsabilidad
Este documento va dirigido exclusivamente al
personal técnico cualificado que disponga de los
conocimientos requeridos. Estos técnicos deben
haber atendido en Leica Geosystems AG el corre-
spondiente curso de formación de forma satisfactoria,
así como trabajar, bien en una de las sociedades del
Grupo Leica, bien en representaciones de o talleres
autorizados por Leica Geosystems AG. Si este docu-
mento se utiliza por personal no cualificado, Leica
Geosystems AG declina toda responsabilidad en
caso de producirse, directa o indirectamente, daños
debidos a un empleo inapropiado y/o interpretación
errónea de este documento.
1.2 Sicherheit / Safety / Sécurité / Seguridad / Umwelt /Environment / Environnement / Ambiente
Für die Servicetechniker/in gelten folgende Pflichten: Le personnel technique a les obligations suivantes.
 Sie verstehen und befolgen die Sicherheitsinfor-  Comprendre et suivre les consignes de sécurité et
mationen und die Instruktionen auf dem Produkt les instructions mentionnées sur le produit ainsi
sowie in der Gebrauchsanweisung. que dans le manuel d'utilisation.
 Sie kennen die ortsüblichen gesetzlichen, betrie-  Connaître, en matière de prévention des acci-
blichen und ausserbetrieblichen Unfallver- dents, les prescriptions locales en vigueur dans
hütungsvorschriften im Wissen, dass sich diese l'entreprise et à l'extérieur de l'entreprise.
auf dem aktuellsten Stand befinden.  Informer immédiatement Leica Geosystems AG
 Sie benachrichtigen Leica Geosystems AG schrift- par écrit si l'équipement présente un défaut de
lich, sobald an der Ausrüstung Sicherheitsmängel sécurité.
auftreten.  Vous devez suivre la réglementation locale en
 Sie befolgen die landesüblichen Vorschriften betr- matière d'élimination de l'ensemble des pièces
effs Entsorgung von sämtlichen Einzelteilen des isolées de l'instrument ainsi que des accessoires.
Instrumentes sowie dessen Zubehör.
Service technicians have the following obligations:

 To understand and follow the safety information El personal técnico ha de cumplir las siguientes obli-
and instructions on the product and in the user gaciones:
manual.  Comprender y seguir las informaciones de segu-
 To be familiar with local regulations relating to ridad e instrucciones del producto y las del manual
industrial and non-industrial accident prevention in de empleo.
the knowledge that these regulations are up to  Conocer, en materia de prevención de accidentes,
date. las normas locales en vigor, tanto en el interior de
 To inform Leica Geosystems AG immediately in la empresa, como en el exterior.
writing if the equipment becomes unsafe.  Informar a Leica Geosystems AG por escrito si el
 Dispose of the equipment and its components in equipo presenta defectos en materia de segu-
accordance with the regulations in force in your ridad.
country.  Usted se atiene a las directivas locales referentes
a la eliminación de desechos provenientes de
todos los componentes y accesorios de su instru-
mento.
1.3 Service Sicherheitshinweise / Service safety hints
Gebrauchsanweisung überprüfen (Erweiterung a,b,c...) welcher der Board- precaution must strictly be observed when-ever
Die Gebrauchsanweisung enthält, neben den nummer folgt. instruments with electronic components are opened
Hinweisen zur Verwendung auch wichtige Sicherheit- or dismantled. For more information con-cerning ESD
shinweise. Lesen Sie die Gebrauchsanweisung vor Justierungen / Service Prüfprotokoll precautions refer to Service News 44/2002.
der Inbetriebnahme des Instruments sorgfältig durch. Nach dem Auswechseln einer Platine oder einer
Einheit, sind jedesmal die notwendigen Justierungen Revision documents and Service News
Reparaturen oder Abgleiche auszuführen. Before exchanging a PCB or a sub-assembly, refer to
Dieses Handbuch darf nur von bei Leica Geosystems Nach Beendigung einer Reparatur und / oder einer the section “Service News / Revisions”, in order to
ausgebildeten Servicetechniker/in verwendet werden. Justierung muss das Instrument immer vollständig, ensure that the PCB or sub-assembly can, in fact, be
Dieses Handbuch ersetzt keinen entsprechenden gemäss Service Prüfprotokoll, überprüft werden. Die fitted in that particular instrument. Always start by
Ausbildungskurs. Im weiteren wird angenommen, Service Prüfprotokolle müssen aufbewahrt werden. inspecting the modification index (extension a,b,c...)
dass die Gebrauchsanweisung, welche jedem Instru- which follows the board number on the PCB.
ment beiliegt bekannt ist. Der Servicetechniker muss
in der Lage sein, dieses Instrument gemäss der Adjustments / Service test report
Gebrauchsanweisung zu handhaben, bevor er mit After exchanging a PCB or a sub-assembly, always
dem Studium dieses Handbuches beginnt. User manual carry out the adjustments stipulated.
The user manual also contains important safety After completing a repair or an adjustment, always
Öffnen oder Demontage von Instrumenten notices. Please read the user manual thoroughly carry out a complete inspection of the instrument in
Instrumente dürfen nur in sauberen, möglichst staub- before switching on the instrument for the first time. accordance with the service test report. File the
freien Räumen durch ausgebildete Techniker geöffnet completed test report.
oder demontiert werden. Damit soll gewährleistet Introduction
sein, dass die Funktion eines Instruments nicht durch This handbook is only for use by Leica Geosystems-
eingedrungenen Staub oder sonstige Verunreini- trained service personnel. It is no substitute for atten-
gungen beeinträchtigt wird. dance at an appropriate training course. The reader is
Beim Öffnen von Geräten mit elektronischen Kompo- assumed to be familiar with the user manual supplied
nenten müssen zusätzlich die Schutzvorkehrungen with each instrument. Before starting to study the
bzgl. ESD-Sicherheit beachtet werden. Nähere present handbook, the service technician must be
Hinweise bzgl. ESD-Schutz sind in Service News 44/ able to use the instrument in accordance with the user
2002 zu finden. manual.
Änderungen / Service News Opening or Dismantling of Instruments

Vor dem Auswechseln einer Platine oder einer Einheit Opening or dismantling of an Instrument may only be
zuerst Griff “Service News / Revisionen” konsultieren, attempted in clean, dust-free rooms and only by suit-
um sicher zu gehen, dass die Ersatzplatine oder die ably trained technicians. With this measure, malfunc-
Einheit in das betreffende Gerät eingesetzt werden tioning of the instrument caused by dust or other
kann. Zuerst den Modifikationsindex auf der Platine contamination may be prevented. In addition, ESD-
1.4 Symbole / Symbols
Liste der Symbole und deren Bedeutung Listing of symbols and their meaning
 GEFAHR:
Unmittelbare Gebrauchsgefahr, die
zwingend schwere Personenschäden
 DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
oder den Tod zur Folge hat. result in death or serious injury.
 
WARNUNG: WARNING:
Gebrauchsgefahr oder sachwidrige Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
Verwendung, die schwere Personen- ation which, if not avoided, could result
schäden oder den Tod bewirken kann. in death or serious injury.
 VORSICHT:
Gebrauchsgefahr oder sachwidrige
Verwendung, die nur geringe Person-
 CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result
enschäden, aber wesentliche Sach-, in minor or moderate injury and/or
Vermögens- oder Umweltschäden appreciable material, financial and
bewirken kann. environmental damage. The symbol is
also used to alert against unsafe prac-
tices.
Hinweisinformation Additional information
 Nutzungsinformation, die dem Benu-

tzer hilft, das Produkt / die Unterlagen
technisch richtig und effizient
 Important paragraphs which must be
adhered to in practice as they enable
the product to be used in a technically-
einzusetzen. correct and efficient manner.
2 Revisions / Service News
Revisions
Revisions of this Service Manual are published on the
“myServiceProducts” website for downloading.
Insert the revisions into the Service Manual according

to the instructions given on the revision cover sheet.
File revision cover sheet into this section.
Service News
Service News containing important information about
modifications, product improvements, etc., have to be
downloaded from the “myServiceProducts” website.
File respective Service News into this section.
Revisions / Service News 2-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

Revisions / Service News 2-2 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022
December 2022
Status: Edition: 12/2009 Last Revision: 12/2021

New: 12/2022
Section Replace / add Changes on Reason for Revision

pages page
-- title sheet -- revision table, revision date
2 whole section 2-1 website updated
3 whole section 3-1 website updated
4-9, 4-10
4 4-9, 4-10, 4-11 Block diagram illustrations updated
4-11, 4-12
5-1, 5-2 5-1 website updated, screenshots re-newed

5
5-3, 5-4 5-3, 5-4 sub-chapter renamed to "Modify", screenshot re-newed, new layout
6 6-17, 6-18 6-18 website updated
page removed (old content about firmware-packages removed)

 all pages changed/re-arranged
7-5 book hint added

7 whole section 7-8 old content about fw-packages removed
7-9 table and supported files updated, headers updated
7-15 hint for radio calibration values added
7-17 header updated, hint for radio calibration values added
7-19 header updated
8-3, 8-4 minor text optimizations, table layout optimized
8 whole section 8-8 new subchapter added "Radio Calibration Values"
8-9 table layout optimized
9 9-1, 9-2 9-1, 9-2 "197866 Shellac fluid" replaced by "233563 Shellac (50g)"
10 10-13, 10-14 10-14 quantity of screws  corrected (6x)
Leica Geosystems AG
Heinrich-Wild-Strasse
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Switzerland
www.leica-geosystems.com
Section Replace / add Changes on Reason for Revision
pages page
12-2 Processorboards, MEs and cables re-arranged and re-named,

various Processoboards removed (end of stock, liquidated), new
Processorboard added, "99963759 OEM729R (836618)" added
12-4 "736851 Screw T8 2.5x8" naming corrected, "197866 Shellac fluid"

replaced by "233563 Shellac (50g)", label "819280 Win. Embedded
Compact 7 licence" added, Label Protection Foil added
12-5 "842568 SIM/SD card cover GS16" (not GS14), "847208 Battery
cover gasket" (not GS14/GS16), until stock lasts  while stock
lasts, Processor boards re-arranged
12-6 99963758 added, 844735 updated, 949188 removed, 855730

updated, 949190 updated, MEs and Radios re-arranged and re-
named
12 whole section
12-9 label "819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence" added
12-10 Label Protection Foil added
12-11 Label Protection Foil added
12-13 Processorboards and MEs re-arranged and renamed, various

Processoboards removed (end of stock, liquidated), new
Processorboard added, "99963759 OEM729R (836618)" added,
12-17 ME Holder: naming optimized
12-19 label "819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence" added, screws

corrected, Label Protection Foil added, labels and screws re-
arranged
12-21, 12-22 99770708 AS05 removed, 99765733 AR25 (Rev 3.0) removed, re-
arranged
13-5, 13-6 13-5 Torque screwdrivers added, picture "777906 Antenna Holder"
updated, "197866 Shellac fluid" replaced by "233563 Shellac (50g)",
13 E-Mail link added, adjustment table of "937964 Cable Tie Pliers"
added
13-7, 13-8 13-8 new Cookie-Can setup
14-2 Upgrade Kit content corrected, "parts to be returned" removed,

GS25 removed (wrong SML), maintenance key info updated,
14 whole section
14-3 workflow updated, minor text optimizations
14-4 content removed, no longer available
Steps to be taken: Replace the whole contents of the manual with this revision
File: Insert this sheet in section 2
Best regards,
Peter Sandner
Central Technical Service GNSS
Page 2/2 Revisions.docx

Service News
No 40-2022
Date September 29h, 2022
From Dietmar Hehle
To Service staff / Representatives
Filing General - All relevant Service Manuals
STP-01 Service Test PC 973515
Introduction We are pleased to inform about a new Service Test PC for WLAN testing.
This box should also be usable for Bluetooth tests in the future.
973515 STP-01 Service Test PC
This service test PC is a replacement for the WLAN test box 777247 that is no longer
available.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

Content of The operating system is already pre-installed on the included SD card. Furthermore,
STP-01 a Blink-Stick is included, which displays the status of the WLAN test. The set also
includes a power adapter and a quick start guide.
AC Power The power cord is not included and must be ordered separately.
Cables
 926054 AC Power cable C5 / Type B: US/CAN

 926055 AC Power cable C5 / Type F: EU
 926056 AC Power cable C5 / Type G: UK/HK
 926057 AC Power cable C5 / Type I: AUS/NZ/CN
 926058 AC Power cable C5 / Type J: CH
Phase-out The previous WLAN test box 777247 box is no longer available. Existing WLAN test
boxes can still be used. It is not possible to use 2 WLAN boxes at the same time.
Service For assistance with any service-related issues please contact:

Support service.support@leica-geosystems.com
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
SN4022 - STP-01 Service Test PC 973515_en 2/2

Service News
No 44-2022
Date November 11th, 2022
From Peter Sandner
Filing - Service Manual "GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16"
- Service Manual "GS25-GMxx-GRxx"
GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages
Introduction Referring to Service News 29-2016 "GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages" we would like
to inform that the mentioned "Unlimited upgrade packages" for
GS10 / GS14 / GS15 / GS25 will no longer be free of charge from 01.01.2023
onwards.
Service Action In case of an upgrade to OEM7 one of these upgrade kits need to be purchased:
▪ 99841798 - GUS106 Upgrade Kit GS10 OEM7xx
Please keep in mind that a refund is no longer offered when sending back ME4 or
OEM6 via eSpareBack, as informed in Service News 31-2022.
Service Manual Detailed descriptions about the upgrading process are already mentioned in the
Service Manuals, refer to chapter "Upgrades".
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

Service Support For assistance with any service-related issues please contact:
service.support@leica-geosystems.com
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner
SN4422 - GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages_en.docx 2/2

Service News
No 31-2022
Date August 02nd, 2022
From Dietmar Hehle
Filing Service Manuals
- GS25-GMxx-GRxx
- GS07-GG04plus-GMX910
- GS08(plus)-GS12-GGxx-GMX901plus
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
- GMX900
- iCG60-iCG80
- Zeno20
eSpareBack process stopped for ME4 and OEM6
Introduction The eSpareBack process for all variants of ME4 and OEM6 has been stopped
in case of near service phase-out. From now on it is not possible anymore to
send back defective ME4 and OEM6 measurement engines for a refund.
ME4 OEM628 OEM615, OEM617
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Service Action All ME4 and OEM6 measurement engines are available while stocks last, at
least until the service phase-out of the instruments with ME4 and OEM6.
Defective measurement engines must be disposed locally.
Affected Article Numbers Measurement Engine Type

Measurement 97766700 ME4 Rev. 2.1 or lower (BDU)
Engines 97815666 ME4 Rev. 3.0 (BDU)
97842317 ME4 Rev. 4.0 (BDU)
97789285 ME4GIS (BKN)
97793027 OEM615 (BJYA)
97843360 OEM615A (BMBN)
97791678 OEM615B (BMAV)
97833722 OEM617 (BMEW)
97833981 OEM617B (BMEX)
97798912 OEM628RV Rev.2 (BMAE)
97842515 OEM628RV Rev.4 (BMAE)
97789151 OEM628R (BKR)
97838711 OEM628-CDS-ROG-550 [HG]
97792789 OEM628-HG1 (BFN)
97792788 OEMV-2 HG1 (BZZ)
Phase-Out List We kindly remind you to check the official Service Obligation List on myWorld
regularly. All instruments and phase-out information are available there.
Service Support For assistance with any service-related issues please contact:
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
SN3122 - eSpareBack process stopped for ME4 and OEM6 _en 2/2
Service News
No 18-2022
Date 20th May 2022
From Dietmar Hehle
Filing Service Manual:
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
- GS18
- GS07/GS08(plus)/GS12/GGxx/GMX9xx
- iCG30
- iCG60/iCG80
- iCG70
New variants of Measurement Engine OEM719 and OEM729

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Introduction Because of supply chain issues on electronic components new variants of

Measurement Engine OEM719L, OEM719BL and OEM729R have been
introduced for several instruments.
From now on, all new delivered instruments are equipped with one of the
Measurement Engine below.
New Spare Parts 99963757 OEM719L (937127) BNAD

99963758 OEM719BL (937128) DNAE
99963759 OEM729R (836618) BMGZ
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Service Action The new Measurement Engines are supported by the following minimum
instrument firmware versions, see table below.
Minimum Instrument Minimum

Instruments Built in Model
Firmware instrument
Measurement
Engine firmware
GS07, GG04plus, 99963757 OEM719L BNAD
GMX910, (937127) >= 1.04 ME FW: 7.809
iCON gps 30
GS16, GS18, 99963758 DNAE SmartWorx 10.65
iCON gps 70, OEM719BL (937128) >= 1.04 Captivate 6.60
iCON gps 80 iCON 6.7.0
GS10, GS25, GM30, 99963759 OEM729R BMGZ SmartWorx 10.65
GR30, GR50, (836618) >= 1.10 RefWorx 4.52
iCON gps 60 iCON 6.7.0
Phased out With the introduction of the new Measurement Engines, the predecessor
Measurement articles 99949187 (OEM719L) and 99949188 (OEM719BL) has been phased
Engines out. Defective ME`s of 97949187 and 97949188 still can be returned via
eSpareBack process.
Service Manual The new Measurement Engines will be added to the Service Manuals
"GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16", " GS18", " iCG30", " iCG60/iCG80", " iCG70", and
"GS07/GS08(plus)/GS12/GGxx/GMX9xx" within the next revision.
Maja Tool With the next revision of "Maja.exe" all the new Measurement Engines will be
shown.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
SN1822 - New variants of Measurement Engine OEM719 and OEM729_en2/2

Service News
No 06-2022
Date 22nd February 2022
From Dietmar Hehle
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
- GS18
- iCG70
New variant of SATEL radio M3-TR9 (900MHz)
Introduction A new variant of SATEL radio M3-TR9 (HW 3.4) had to be introduced for GS16,
GS18, iCG70 and CCD20/21 due to procurement problems of the SATEL
processor. The new radio variants have the same performance as the previous
ones, also the same Leica article number. They can be identified via the
hardware version on the label or via SERIS readout.
Spare Part 99855730 SATEL M3-TR9 (TA31) 99855730 SATEL M3-TR9 (TA31)
HW 1.3 / 1.4 (1024kB version) HW 3.4 (512kB version)
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Service Action In case of service, the radios can be mixed up.
A minimum instrument firmware is required for HW 3.4 (512kB version),
see the table below.
Service Software In SERIS the different variants can be identified via hardware version.
SATEL Radio The SATEL radio firmware to be used is different for both variants of M3-TR9.
Firmware M3-TR9 Hardware variant SATEL firmware
1.3 / 1.4 (1024kB) 07.38.2.5.1.4
3.4 (512kB) 07.67.3.6.0.8
Instrument Firmware For GS18 and iCG70 both radio firmware versions are included in the firmware
package. Depending on the installed variant, the respective radio firmware will
be installed automatically. For GS16, no radio firmware is in the firmware
package included! This must be done manually via SATEL Configuration
Manager using the corresponding "Satel Firmware S-Files" file, refer to Service
Manual "Radio Devices II", chapter "4.3.3 Check and update Satel radio
firmware".
Instrument with built-in Minimum instrument firmware
M3-TR9 HW 3.4 (512kB)
iCG70 iCON 6.61.38
CCD20/21 (slot-in device for iCG60/80) iCON 6.7.0
GS16 SmartWorx 10.65
GS18 Captivate 6.65
Service Manual A small hint with the minimum instrument firmware for the new variants will be
added within the next revision of the corresponding Service Manuals.
Maja Tool With the next revision of "Maja.exe" all variants and firmware's will be shown.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
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Service News
No 34-2021
Date September 27, 2021
From Dietmar Hehle
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
- GS18
- iCG70
New variant of SATEL radio TR4+
Introduction A new variant of SATEL radio TR4+ (HW 3.8) had to be introduced for GS16, GS18
and iCG70 due to procurement problems of the SATEL processor. The new SATEL
radio has the same performance as the previous one! It can be identified via the
hardware version on the label or via SERIS.
Spare Part 949190 SATEL TR4+ (TA40) 949190 SATEL TR4+ (TA40)
HW 1.7 / 1.8 (1024kB version) HW 3.8 (512kB version)
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Service Action In case of service, the radios can be mixed up.
Service Software In SERIS the different variants can be identified via hardware version.
SATEL Radio The SATEL radio firmware to be used is different for both variants of TR4+.
Firmware
TR4+ hardware variant SATEL firmware
1.7 / 1.8 (1024kB) 07.45.2.5.1.14
3.8 (512kB) 07.58.3.6.0.1
Instrument For GS18 and iCG70 both radio firmware versions are included in the firmware
Firmware package. Depending on the installed variant, the respective radio firmware will be
installed automatically. For GS16, no radio firmware is in the firmware package
included! This must be done manually via SATEL Configuration Manager using the
corresponding sf1 file.
Instrument Minimum instrument TR4+ hardware SATEL

firmware variant firmware
GS16 SmartWorx 10.50 1.7 / 1.8 (1024kB) 07.45.2.5.1.14
GS18 Captivate 6.50 1.7 / 1.8 (1024kB) 07.45.2.5.1.14
iCG70 iCON 5.61.24 1.7 / 1.8 (1024kB) 07.45.2.5.1.14
Instrument Minimum instrument TR4+ hardware SATEL
firmware typ firmware
GS16 SmartWorx 10.55 3.8 (512kB) 07.58.3.6.0.1
GS18 Captivate 6.55 3.8 (512kB) 07.58.3.6.0.1
iCG70 iCON 6.61.18 3.8 (512kB) 07.58.3.6.0.1
Service Manual The two variants of SATEL TR4+ radio will have the same article number 949190.
Therefore, no update of the service manual is needed.
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Maja Tool In the next revision of Maja, the functionality will be extended to the radio firmware.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
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Service News
No 27-2021
Date July 08th, 2021
From Dietmar Hehle
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
- GS18
- iCG70
New SATEL radio TR4+
Introduction A new SATEL radio TR4+ (TA40) has been introduced for GS16, GS18 and
iCG70 due to procurement problems for a component. The SATEL radio has the
same performance as the previous one and does not have to be replaced by the
previous one. The previous SATEL radio M3-TR4 (TA23) is still on stock and
will not be phased out!
Spare Part 949190 SATEL TR4+ (TA40)
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Service Action Replace the TR4+ radio only with an identical model, the same for the M3-TR4.
In case of a defect, the M3-TR4 can be still send back via eSpareBack process,
for the new TR4+ this is not possible. If the TR4+ radio is exchanged under
guarantee, the defective radio can be reclaimed.
Service Software A SERIS update was already released and installed automatically. The new
Radio TR4+ can be identified as follow:
SATEL Radio All new radios TR4+ have SATEL firmware 07.45.2.5.1.14 installed, it is not
Firmware possible to downgrade the TR4+ radio to a lower SATEL firmware version!
Instrument Firmware The new TR4+ radio firmware is released with the following instrument firmware
versions: (No instrument firmware downgrade possible!)
Instrument Minimum instrument firmware SATEL Firmware

GS16 SmartWorx 10.50 07.45.2.5.1.14
GS18 Captivate 6.50 07.45.2.5.1.14
iCG70 iCON 5.61.24 07.45.2.5.1.14
Service Manual The SATEL TR4+ radio will be added to the Service Manuals
"GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16", "GS18" and "iCG70" within the next revision.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
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Service News
No 26-2021
Date July 08th, 2021
From Dietmar Hehle
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
- GS18
- iCG70
New Measurement Engine OEM719BL
Introduction A new Measurement Engine OEM719BL has been introduced for GS16, GS18
and iCG70 to improve the production process. The new measurement engine
has the same performance as the previous one and does not have to be
replaced by the previous one. The previous Measurement Engine OEM719B is
still on stock and will not be phased out!
Spare Part 99 949188 OEM719BL (DNAE)
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Service Action Replace the OEM719BL (DNAE) only with an identical model, the same for the
OEM719B (DMGY).
In case of a defect, both types of OEM7 can be send back via eSpareBack
process.
Service Software A SERIS update was already released and installed automatically. The new
Measurement Engine OEM719BL can be identified by ME Number.
ME Firmware The new Measurement Engine OEM719BL is running from ME firmware 7.804
onwards only! It is not possible to downgrade the OEM719BL to a lower firmware
version!
Instrument Firmware The new OEM719BL Measurement Engine firmware is included in the
instrument firmware package and released with the following instrument
firmware versions: (No Instrument firmware downgrade possible!)
Instrument Minimum instrument firmware ME Firmware

GS16 SmartWorx 10.50 7.804
GS18 Captivate 6.50 7.804
iCG70 iCON 5.61.24 7.804
Service Manual The OEM719BL will be added to the Service Manuals

"GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16", "GS18" and "iCG70" within the next revision.
Maja / WinLoad The OEM719BL will be added to "WinLoad" and "Maja" within the next
revision.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
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Service News
No 25-2021
Date 5th July 2021
From David Urai
Filing Service Manual
- GS18
- iCG70
- GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16
GNSS portfolio update
Introduction We are pleased to inform you about the product announcement of the Leica
GS18 & Leica GS16 UHF GNSS smart antennas and several GNSS product
updates. The primary purpose of this release is to strengthen our GNSS
portfolio and offer our customers an even wider variety of GS sensors to fit their
current and future needs. We are now, for example, adding 4G LTE capabilities
to all our GS18 models.
For detailed information, please refer to Sales News 18-2021 Geomatics.
Service Action Conduct instrument repair according to the latest revision of the corresponding
service manual.
Service Manual The next service manual revision will be available within the next days for
downloading on the service website.
Service Software An update of SERIS will be available within the next days. The feature will be
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installed automatically.
Spare Parts With the update of the GNSS products, there are several new spare parts
introduced:
 99949188 OEM719BL
 949190 SATEL-TR4+
 99855730 SATEL M3-TR9 – GS18
 99897313 Mainboard no GSM - GS16
 873527 SIM/SD IF board no SIM – GS16
 804653 GSM bracket – GS16
 945658 SIM/SD card cover GS16 (grey) - no SIM logo
OEM719BL
New measurement engine used in high-end GNSS instruments.
For using OEM719BL Captivate v6.50 and SmartWorx Viva v10.50 or higher is
required.
SATEL-TR4+
New radio module in the 400 MHz range replacing the SATEL M3-TR4 radio.
For using SATEL TR4+ Captivate v6.50 and SmartWorx Viva v10.50 or higher
is required.
Mainboard no GSM - GS16

GS16 mainboard without mobile network modem.
Upgrade Upgrade of a GS18 to GS18 T is possible.
 947423 GS18 Tilt Upgrade Kit Global

 947424 GS18 Tilt Upgrade Kit Japan
Special Tools There are no special tools available.
Service Training All products are included in the existing GS training course. Therefore, for
service-technicians trained on existing GS units don’t require any additional
training.
Warranty In accordance with Leica Geosystems International Limited Warranty,

the warranty period is 1 year.
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Phase-Out With the update of the GNSS portfolio, the following instruments will be phased-
out:
Leica Production Service

Type
Art.No. phase-out phase-out
899223 GS16 3.75G Limited 2021 2026
843496 GS16 3.75G Basic 2021 2026
838033 GS16 3.75G Performance 2021 2026
838037 GS16 3.75G Unlimited 2021 2026
899224 GS16 3.75G&UHF Limited 2021 2026
843497 GS16 3.75G&UHF Basic 2021 2026
838034 GS16 3.75G&UHF 2021 2026

Performance
838035 GS16 3.75G&UHF 2021 2026
Performance NAFTA
869397 GS16 3.75G&UHF900 2021 2026
Performance
838036 GS16 3.75G&UHF 2021 2026
Performance JP
838039 GS16 3.75G&UHF Unlimited 2021 2026
855299 GS18 T LTE Basic 2021 2026
855302 GS18 T LTE&UHF Basic 2021 2026
864379 GS18 I LTE Basic 2021 2026
864382 GS18 I LTE&UHF Basic 2021 2026
838029 GS10 Basic 2021 2026
843494 GS25 Basic 2021 2026
Phase-Out List We kindly remind you to check the official Phase-Out List on the Service
Website regularly. All instruments and phase-out information are available
there.

Service Support For assistance with any service related issues please contact:
Kind regards,
David Urai

Service News
No 11-2021
Date March 22nd, 2021
From Dietmar Hehle
To Service staff / representatives
Filing Service Manual GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
Measurement Engine ME4 in GS10 / GS15 cannot be read correctly in

SERIS if SmartWorx version 9.0 is installed
Introduction With SmartWorx version 9.0 installed in GS10 and GS15 with ME4, an error message
appears while reading-out the Measurement Engine ME4.
SERIS interrupts reading the PAC number values and ends with a fail.
SERIS
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Solution To fix this problem, please install SmartWorx version 8.0 or 10.0 to get a pass outgoing
test. Afterwards SmartWorx version 9.0 can be reinstalled again.
The customer will not see any malfunction with SmartWorx version 9.0 on GS10 /
GS15!
Service No hardware replacement is necessary to resolve this issue. We do not offer any firmware
Actions update for free and cannot accept warranty therefore.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
Service Engineer
Central Technical Service
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Service News
No 01-2021
Date January 12th, 2021
From Peter Sandner
Filing Service Manuals
- GS25-GMxx-GRxx
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
- GMX900
- CS10-CS15
Market Introduction AS11
Introduction We are pleased to inform about the product release of the new Leica AS11.
For single reference stations, RTK rovers, and RTK or monitoring networks, the
AS11 antenna provides solid performance for a wide range of precision
applications.
This compact antenna combines perfectly with the Leica Viva GS10 & GS25,
Leica GR10 & GR25 and GMX902 receivers.
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The AS11 antenna is seamlessly integrated into the Leica Captivate and
SWX Viva software portfolios from the following software versions onwards:
▪ Leica Captivate version 5.0 or higher
▪ Leica SmartWorx Viva 9.0 or higher
To use the AS11 in combination with older software versions the AS11
configuration files must be downloaded from MyWorld and installed manually.
For more details refer to "Sales News 61-2020 Geomatics".
New article number:

▪ 892427 AS11, multi-frequency GNSS antenna
Service Action As the antenna is welded and cannot be opened (repaired),

the service process was defined as follows:
Warranty:
If the instrument does fail during warranty period (one year), the customer will
be served with a warranty swap.
▪ Distribution partners: replace and return the defective instrument by DOA
process.
▪ Selling units: replace and return the defective instrument by DOA process
using the “ZRM-Boomerang” process in SAP.
▪ The defective instrument shall be packed carefully, so that during the
transportation no further damage can occur. If possible, use the original
packing box.
▪ Customer gets new instrument.
▪ Please be informed that we do not accept additional claimed warranty costs.
Non-warranty cases:
▪ No repair process available.
▪ Customers need to purchase a new antenna.
Service Manual The AS11 will be added to the Service Manuals below within the next revision.
▪ GS25-GMxx-GRxx
▪ GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
▪ GMX900
▪ CS10-CS15
Service Software There is no service software available.

There is no test process available.
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Spare Parts There is only one new spare part:
▪ 887767 Bumper ring
Special Tools There are no special tools available.
Service Training There is no training available.

The AS11 is not part of any training.

Phase-Out With the release of AS11 the instrument below will be phased-out:
Leica Production Service

Type
Art.No. phase-out phase-out
770708 AS05 2016 2021

770701 AS10 2020 2025
there.

Service Support For assistance with any service related issues please contact:
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner

Service News
No 52-2019
Date December 16th, 2019
From David Urai
- CS10-CS15
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
Production Phase-Out of CS10/CS15 and GS14

Phase-Out The latest CS10/CS15 controllers are in production phase-out since 12/2019.
Service phase-out will be approx. in 2024.
The latest GS14 GNSS receivers are in production phase-out since 08/2019.
Service phase-out will be approx. in 2024.
Spare Parts Both the specific spare parts and the general / compatible spare parts will be
provided further on for the next years.
Handling All repair action and full service support will be available for the next years.
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Service Trainings These instruments will be still covered during service trainings.
there.
Kind regards,
David Urai
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Service News
No 43-2019
Date November 18th, 2019
From David Urai
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
- GS25-GMxx-GRxx
- CS10-CS15
Phase-out of several Processor Boards
Introduction As it was introduced with Service News 26-2019 we will no longer support
SmartWorx Viva versions lower than v5.05.
We hereby announce phase-out of the respected Processor boards for these

instruments:
• GS10, GS15
• GS25, GR25, GR10, GM10
• CS10, CS15
For detailed information please check the table on page 3.
Service Action No service action needed. No recall or update is necessary with customer
instruments.
The phased-out Processor boards can be ordered until stock lasts, afterwards
the new article numbers must be ordered.
It is still necessary to send back the defective phased-out Processor
boards.
Maintenance dates Always check Maintenance End date and Instrument Firmware version before
performing a board exchange. Ordering a CCP might be needed when replacing
a Processor board.
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GS10, GS15, GS25 SmartWorx Viva v5.05 minimum maintenance end requirement: 23.10.2009.
CS10, CS15 SmartWorx Viva v5.05 minimum maintenance end requirement: 01.06.2013.
GR10, GM10, GR25 RefWorx v3.11 minimum maintenance end requirement: 01.08.2014.
Downgrade from the higher Instrument Firmware (eg.: SmartWorx Viva

v5.05) is not possible!
The necessary update isn’t free, a new CCP must be ordered.

Customers will have the benefits of full support with the CCP.
In case of an expired maintenance license, send an e-mail to

service.support@leica-geosystems.com.
Kind regards,
David Urai
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Phase-out Replaced by
99793475 Processorboard GS25 FW 4.00 99793475 Processorboard GS25 FW 5.05

99793518 Processorboard GR25 FW 2.01 99793518 Processorboard GR25 FW 3.11
99776292 Processorboard GS FW 3.52 99837905 Processorboard GS FW 5.05

until stock last
99780742 Processorbard GR/GM10 99847207 Processorboard GR10 FW 3.11

FW 1.0
until stock last
99783707 Processorboard CS15 FW 3.52 99837901 Processorboard CS15 FW 5.05

until stock last
99783708 Processorboard CS10 FW 3.52 99837902 Processorboard CS10 FW 5.05

until stock last
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Service News
No 26-2019
Date 31st July 2019
From Dietmar Hehle
Filing Service Manuals for:
GS10-GS14-GS15-GS25
CS10-CS15
End of support of Viva SmartWorx below v5.05 (CS and GS)
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Introduction We hereby announce that due to various software improvements all Viva SmartWorx
versions below v5.05 for CS and GS are not supported anymore.
It is strongly recommended, to upgrade the customer equipment to the latest

SmartWorx Version.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 21-2019
Date June 28th 2019
From Jörg Niemeyer
-GS07-GS08(plus)-GS12-GGxx-GMX9xx
-GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
-GS18-iCG70
-iCG60-iCG80
Improvement for Antenna Holder 777906

Introduction It came to our attention, that the thread bolt of the Antenna Holder is a bit
longer as the borehole on some today’s antennas which could damage the
housing. As well it may happen that the screw socket on all active and passive
Antennas get scratched when screwing the Antenna Holder into the
instrument.
Affected Instruments All active antennas (GS, GG, GM, iCG) and all passive antennas (AS,AR,AT)
Solution We introduce 898725 Washer Rubber which must be added to the Antenna
Holder thread as seen on the following pictures.
 
Service Action Please add the 898725 Washer Rubber to all 777906 Antenna Holders
in your workshop.
Kind regards,
Jörg Niemeyer
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Service News
No 45-2018
Date 28th November 2018
From Peter Sandner
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
New Processorboard for GS10/GS15

in combination with OEM7
Introduction In case of a Processorboard replacement with Viva SmartWorx firmware

>= 6.00 and OEM729R, the communication between the new Processorboard
(Viva SmartWorx firmware 5.70) and the OEM729R is no longer possible.
A new Viva SmartWorx firmware cannot be loaded on the normal way.
Affected GS10 with OEM729R

instruments GS15 with OEM729R
Current state Currently these Processorboards are available:
• 99776292 Processorboard GS
for Viva SmartWorx firmware <5.05
upwards compatible to all newer Viva SmartWorx firmware versions
• 99837905 Processorboard GS
for Viva SmartWorx firmware >= 5.05
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Problem • Both Processorboards will be delivered with Viva SmartWorx firmware
lower than v6.00 (v3.52 or v5.05).
• After installation both Processorboards are unable to recognize and
communicate with the OEM729R. Therefore no firmware can be loaded on
the normal way.
Solution A new Processorboard GS10/GS15 for the use with OEM729R will be
available as spare part, the needed Viva SmartWorx firmware version 6.00
is already loaded.
Service Manual The new Processorboard will be added into the Service Manual.
 Take care that the new Processorboard can only be used if the Maintenance
End is valid for Viva SmartWorx firmware >=6.00!
New spare part:
99878956 Processorboard GS for OEM729R

for Viva SmartWorx firmware >= 6.00
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner
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Service News
No 36-2018
Date 12th September 2018
From Peter Sandner
- GPS1200
- CS09/GS09
- GS07-GS08(plus)-GS12-GGxx-GMX9xx
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
- GS25-GRxx-GMxx
- GMX900
ME4 tracking issue

Additional Information to Service News 31-2018
Introduction As already described in Service News 31-2018, various receivers with ME4
and firmware version 4.x stopped tracking satellites on August 4th, 2018.
Because of high count of further enquiries and wrong usage of the already
given information -especially with Viva instruments GR10, GR25, GS10, GS15-
addition detailed instructions will be hand out.
Affected The following instruments can be affected regarding the ME4 tracking issue:
Instruments - GX1200, GRX1200
- ATX900, ATX1230
- GS09
- GS08, GS12
- GMX902
- GR10, GR25
- GS10, GS15
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Affected MEs Only ME4 with hardware revision 2.10 and lower
are affected by the problem!
ME Identification The ME hardware revision can be read out with the Service Software,
(GX1200, GRX1200, for example:
GMX902)
ME Identification The ME hardware revision can be read out with SERIS,

(ATX900, ATX1230, for example:
GS08, GS09, GS12,
GR10, GR25,
GS10, GS15)
ME Identification The ME hardware revision can be found directly on the ME,

for example:
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Recovery
Processes Instrument Instrument
ME Firmware Action
Type Firmware
Update the ME firmware to v6.112 using either the

The firmware for ME4 must be load
GS1200 all GPS1200 Service Software or a connected RX1200
separately.
Terminal.
Update the ME firmware to v6.112 using either the
< 9.20 GPS1200 Service Software or a connected RX1200
separately.
Terminal.
GRX1200
The firmware v6.404 for ME4 is already
= 9.20 not affected
included in “GPS1200.fw” package.
Download and install the two WinLoad Packages and

ATX900, The firmware for ME4 must be load
all follow the instructions of the “WinLoad Quick Guide”,
ATX1230 separately.
chapter 7 till 9.
GS08, Download and install the two WinLoad Packages and
GS09, all follow the instructions of the “WinLoad Quick Guide”,
separately.
GS12 chapter 7 till 9.
The firmware for ME4 must be load Update the ME firmware to v6.112 using the GMX902
GMX902 all
separately. Service Software.

Instrument Instrument
ME Firmware Action
Type Firmware
RefWorx An old firmware version for ME4 is Update the instrument firmware at least to RefWorx
< 2.50 included in the “GRx.fw” package. version 2.50.
GR10,
GR25
RefWorx A newer firmware version (6.x) for ME4 is
not affected
>= 2.50 already included in the “GRx.fw” package.
Update the instrument firmware at least to Viva

SmartWorx version 5.05.
All SmartWorx firmware versions from v1.20 up to 5.05
An old firmware version for ME4 is have the same maintenance end (23.10.2009), so no new
SmartWorx
included in the “GS_FW+WinCE_EN.fw” CCP must be ordered for this instrument.
< 5.05
GS10, package. The connected controller must have the same
GS15 SmartWorx firmware version loaded as the antenna.
The necessary update of the controller isn’t free, a
new CCP must be ordered!
A new firmware version (6.x) for ME4 is
SmartWorx
already included in the not affected
>= 5.05
“GS_FW+WinCE_EN.fw” package.
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner

Service News
No 35-2018
From Peter Sandner
Filing Service Manual GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
Service Manual GS18-iCG70
Firmware downgrade on GS Sensors with Viva Firmware v7.50 or

Captivate Firmware v3.50
Introduction After downgrading GS Sensors with Viva Firmware v7.50 or Captivate Firmware
v3.50 to any lower version the mapping of the internal phone modem and the
internal radio module gets lost. Neither a reset nor a firmware update can fix the
problem. Please perform following described procedure below to solve this issue.
Problem in  For users: No problems if the affected antenna gets connected with a controller.
practical use  For service technicians: SERIS doesn't recognize the internal phone modem and
the internal radio during the readout and/or the testing of these modules.
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How to fix the  For users: The modules will be mapped automatically as soon as they get
problem selected in the configuration of a controller. Nothing special to do.
 For service technicians: Connect instrument to SERIS, go to "Adjust"  "Set
Values", run "Set Cellular Mobile Type " and "Set Radio Type" to map the
modules again.
Check Connect instrument to SERIS, go to "Instrument Software" and perform an

Initial readout with the steps "Get Radio Information" and "Get Phone Information".
All information must be read out without problems.
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner
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Service News
No 31-2018
Date 14th August 2018
From Claudio Cavallaro
- GPS1200
- GS07-GS08(plus)-GS12-GGxx-GMX9xx
- GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
- GS25-GRxx-GMxx
- GMX900
ME4 tracking issue
Introduction On August 4, 2018, several receivers with ME4 measurement engine with ME
firmware dated from 2009 – 2011 (version 4.00x) stopped to track satellites.
Resetting the ME and/or the SystemRAM does not resolve this issue, a new
ME4 firmware version v6.112 or higher must be loaded.
However, some GNSS receivers lost the communication to the ME and cannot
be updated. In this case, the ME must be recovered in a Service department
using the ME firmware loading fixture art. no. 832856. Please refer to Service
News 03-2017 for details about the fixture.
Affected The following Instruments/Series can be affected regarding the ME4 tracking
Instruments issue:
GX1200 series
ATX1200 series
ATX900/GS09
GS08/GS12
GS10/15/25
GRX1200+GNSS
GR10/25
GM10
GMX902 series (GMX902 GG with ME4 and GMX902 GNSS)
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Recover Process Do the following procedure if the GNSS receivers lost the communication to
the ME:
1. Install the ME4 into the ME firmware loading fixture
2. Start the Winload program
3. Load the “ClearNVRAM.hex” via Winload
4. Load the “ME4_6112.hex” file via Winload
For detailed information regarding Winload and ME firmware loading

fixture, refer to Service News 03-2017 and the WinLoadQuickGuide.
 After loading firmware v6.112 the ME must be tested by tracking satellites of all
supported constellations until all almanacs have been updated.
Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
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Service News
No 03-2017
th
Date 10 March 2017
From Peter Sandner
Filing Service Manuals for:
iCG60-iCG80
CS09-GS09
GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
GS08(plus)-GS12-GG02plus-GG03-GMX901plus
GPS900
GPS1200
GS25-GMxx-GRxx
MNS1200-MNA950
Zeno20
ME Firmware Loading Fixture (832856)
Introduction We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new test tool for the Measurement
Engines (ME). We offer the "ME Firmware Loading Fixture" (832856) as a stand-alone
test setup. This tool is for resetting, loading and testing of Measurement Engines.
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Software The software "WinLoadPackage.exe" will be available for downloading on our Service
Website. This package includes:
- WinLoad.exe
- Folder with "WinLoad_FW_files"
- WinLoadQuickGuide.pdf
- Maja.exe
All information on installing and handling this fixture can be found in the manual
"WinLoadQuickGuide.pdf". The default installation path should be
"C:\Service\WinLoad". There you will find the manual.
Please check the website regularly for newer versions!
Service For service technicians trained on anyone of the GNSS products no additional training
training will be required
Optional During testing it is necessary to check the voltage out of the ME. Therefore you can use
Hardware the Antenna Signal Tester (749448) which you already have for all other GNSS test
setups.
We recommend to use the setup illustrated below in combination with the Antenna
Signal Tester (749448). With this tool it is not necessary to switch between the antenna
cable and the Antenna Signal Tester all the time. An easier handling with less errors is
guaranteed.
566482
SMA/TNC Adapter (pos./neg)
(two pieces necessary)
853371
SMA/TNC Adapter (pos./pos.)
501561
Power Splitter compl.
Kind regards,
Peter Sandner
Service Technician
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Service News
No 37-2016
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Date 17 November 2016
From Gàbor Katona
Filing -
Sparepart introduction for Cookie Can Setup
Introduction With the current cookie-can Setup it is possible to create a voltage differential
when connecting directly to an instruments Antenna port. This will permanently
damage the ME, and it will have to be exchanged. This situation can also occur
with instruments with 2 MEs (e.g. iCG82)
Spare part To counter this issue a DC-blocker has to be placed between the splitter and
the Cookie-Can. The part number is :
850906 – DC Blocker
Attached to this service news, there is an overview of where the DC Blocker is

located and how the whole cookie can setup should look like.
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Kind regards,
Gàbor Katona
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 31-2016
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Date 10 Oktober 2016
From Gàbor Katona
Filing GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16
GS08-GS12-GG02-GS03
GPS1200
GMX901
RX1200
CS09-GS09
Introduction A replacement of the current battery compartment seal (Art. No. 733478) is
being introduced. The current seal is as from now on not available anymore.
All current seals Art. No. 733478 have to be scrapped. Scrapping costs
are not covered by Leica.
Replacement The following part will be replaced : Art. No. 733478
The newly introduced part is : Art. No. 847208
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Orientation The new Seal has to be placed in a specific orientation into the battery
compartment :
There are two small bumps on the new seal. These have to be aligned with the
battery contacts.
The orientation of the new seal must be like this :
Orientation of bumps
Kind regards,
Gàbor Katona
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 30-2016
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Date 20 September 2016
From Gàbor Katona
Filing - GS10-GS14-GS15
- GS25-GM10-GR10-GR25
Market Introduction GSx Upgrade Kits
Introduction This service news is to inform on the new upgrade packages available and the
specified upgrade process itself.
Upgrade Packages Available Kits for the GS10, GS14, GS15 and GS25
99841798 – GUS106 GS10 Upgrade with OEM729R
99841799 – GUS107 GS14 Upgrade with OEM719B
The following variants can be upgraded :
771508 - GS10 Single Frequency receiver

770704 - GS10 Basic receiver
771509 - GS10 Limited receiver
771510 - GS10 Performance receiver
771511 - GS10 Professional receiver
795971 - GS14 2G Single Frequency SmartAntenna

795974 - GS14 2G Performance SmartAntenna
795975 - GS14 2G Professional SmartAntenna
795976 - GS14 2G & UHF Single Frequency SmartAntenna
795979 - GS14 2G & UHF Performance SmartAntenna
795980 - GS14 2G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna
807524 - GS14 3.75G Single Frequency SmartAntenna
807525 - GS14 3.75G Performance SmartAntenna
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807526 - GS14 3.75G Professional SmartAntenna
807527 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Single Frequency SmartAntenna
807528 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Performance SmartAntenna
807529 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna
807530 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Single Frequency SmartAntenna (US/CAN)
807531 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Performance SmartAntenna (US/CAN)
807532 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna (US/CAN)
832348 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna with BeiDou
822515 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna (JP)
838055 - GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional SmartAntenna BDS (US/CAN)
771501 - GS15 Single Frequency SmartAntenna

767789 - GS15 Basic SmartAntenna
771502 - GS15 Limited SmartAntenna
771503 - GS15 Performance SmartAntenna
771504 - GS15 Professional SmartAntenna
788246 - GS25 Basic receiver

788245 - GS25 Professional receiver
The Measurement engines that are removed from the current instruments have
to be sent back to Heerbrugg (via eSpareBack). A refund will be credited upon
return.
Maintenance The upgrade includes a software CCP for the GS sensor. Field controllers,
tablets and total stations to be connected to the upgraded GS sensor must
have SmartWorx Viva v6.00 or Captivate v2.00 or higher installed. Note that
the required CCPs for the CS/TS are not part of the GS upgrade package.
GS Options The following options will be active after the Upgrade :
- Multi-frequency
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- BeiDou
No SmartLink fill subscriptions will be available after the upgrade, all other
additional options prior to the Upgrade will still be available.
Unlimited upgrade Please refer to Service News 29-2016 regarding the upgrade packages for
packages Unlimited sales variants.
Service Training For Service technicians trained on the GRxx and GSxx receivers are allowed
to perform the upgrade
Upgrade Process GS A detailed process description, is available in the latest release of the manual
units under section 8 “Upgrades”.
Kind regards,
Gàbor Katona
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 29-2016
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Date 20 September 2016
From Gàbor Katona
- GS25-GM10-GR10-GR25
GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages
Introduction This service news is to inform on the process that is needed for GNSS
receivers GS10 / GS14 / GS15 / GS25 Unlimited sales variants that are
already in the market.
Unlimited units GS The Unlimited upgrade packages are available for the following GS sensor :
813740 – GS10 Unlimited receiver
813738 – GS14 3.75G & UHF Unlimited SmartAntenna
813739 – GS14 3.75G & UHF Unlimited SmartAntenna (US/CAN)
813741 – GS15 Unlimited SmartAntenna
813742 – GS25 Unlimited receiver
All options of the “Unlimited” variant will be transferred to the upgraded

instrument. This includes SmartLink fill subscriptions.
Unlimited upgrade All customers that have purchased a GS Unlimited as listed above are able to
packages upgrade their units free of charge to the new OEM729R / OEM719B
measurement engine.
Maintenance This upgrade includes a software CCP for the GS sensor.
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Upgrade process An excel list is attached to this service news. If a Service workshop has any
Unlimited instruments this list has to be filled out with the serial / equipment
numbers of all “Unlimited” units that shall be upgraded and must be sent to
service.support@leica-geosystems.com . Once this list is received, Heerbrugg
will send the corresponding amount of upgrade kits free of charge to the
service workshop.
As soon as the exchanged measurement engine is sent back to Heerbrugg the

credit note for the work hours will be issued.
A detailed process description, is available in the latest release of the manual
under section 8 “Upgrades”.
Kind regards,
Gàbor Katona
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 12-2016
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Date 17 May 2016
From Gàbor Katona
- GS25-GM10-GR10-GR25
Market Introduction Leica GS10, GS14, GS15, GS16, GS25
Introduction We are pleased to announce the Leica GS10, GS14, GS15, GS16 and GS25.
This release is bundled with the market introduction and phase out of several
new articles.
From today onwards the following new products can be ordered:
 Leica Captivate v2.00 Field software

 Leica SmartWorx Viva v6.00 Field software
 Leica GS10 GNSS receiver

 Leica GS14 GNSS smart antenna
 Leica GS25 GNSS receiver
Product details, product configurations and article numbers for all models and
related products can be found in the equipment lists
These instruments do use the brand new measurement engine:

99844732 Measurement Engine OEM719
99844735 Measurement Engine OEM719B
99844725 Measurement Engine OEM729R
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Service Training For Service technicians trained on the GS10,14,15,25 receivers no additional
training will be required. Untrained technicians can enrol to our GS service
course which include the GS16 units as well.
Service Strategy These instruments can be serviced if the appropriate training has been
complete.
Upgrade Kits The release of these Instruments will also introduce the possibility to upgrade
current instruments with the new OEM7xx Measurement engines
GS10 Upgrade with OEM729R

GS14 Upgrade with OEM719B
Detailed information on these upgrade packages will be released in a separate

service news.
Service software A new service software version will be released at a later date with the service
news considering the upgrade kits
Spareparts With these new instruments the following new spareparts will be introduced :
847017 Bottom housing cpl. GS16

847018 Bottom housing cpl. GS16
840729 GS16 Housing cover
842161 GS16 MMI cpl.
836617 LNA Board GS16
847287 ME Holder Version A (Required for GS15 with an OEM729R)
99844732 Measurement Engine OEM719
99844735 Measurement Engine OEM719B
99844725 Measurement Engine OEM729R
Warranty In accordance with Leica Geosystems international limited warranty, the

warranty period is 1 year.
Kind regards,
Gàbor Katona
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 03-2016
Date 04th February
From Gabor Katona
Filing
- GS10/GS25/GS15
- GS08/GS12
- GM10/GR10/GS25/GR25
- iCG60/80
- GMX901
- GX1200/ATX1200
- GPS900/GS09
New HW revision Measurement engine ME4 / OEM628 – Rev.4
Introduction A new HW Revision for the existing Measurement Engines ME4 and OEM628
will be introduced: Rev. 4
ME4 Rev.4 : 99842317

OEM628 Rev.4 : 99842515
GR10/GR25/GM10 – ME4 Rev.4

iCG6x – ME4 Rev.4
iCG8x – OEM628 Rev.4
GS10/GS15 – ME4 Rev.4
GS12 – ME4 Rev.4
The OEM615 and OEM617B are not affected by this hardware revision
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Affected instruments The following GNSS instruments are affected:
 GR10/GR25/GM10
 GS08
 GS25
 iCG6x
 iCG8x
 GS10/GS12/GS15
 GX1200/ATX1200
 GPS900/GS09
Solution From following serial numbers onwards the instruments are equipped with
either the ME4 with new HW Rev.4 (Art.No.: 99842317) or the OEM 628 with
new HW Rev.4 (Art.No.: 99842515).
GR10 - 1704100
GR25 - 1831700
GR25W - 1870250
GM10 – 1725200
GS10 – 1536400
GS15 - 1518300
GS25 - 1833550
iCG60 - 2679120
iCG81 - 2970450
iCG82 – 2923150
GMX900 - 721000
ME4 Rev.4 New Measurement Engine ME4 Rev.4:

NEW Art.No.: 99842317 (Board ref. no.: 766700)
NEW Article Number:
 
 99842317 Measurement Engine ME4 – Rev.4
(Board ref. no.: 766700)
OEM628 Rev.4 New Measurement Engine OEM628 Rev.4:

NEW Art.No.: 99842515 (Board ref. no.: 798912)
 NEW Article Number:
  99842515 Measurement Engine OEM628 – Rev.4

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In case of defective ME an Rev.4 board should be used if the installed software
Actions at corresponds with the tables below
Service Centers
For example if the installed Software version on a GS15 is :
- 5.05 then use a Rev.3 Board
- 5.70 or higher then use a Rev.4 Board
It is not necessary to exchange the ME during regular servicing!
GS10/15/25
 ME FW version
Instrument FW version
6.521
5.70 or higher (GS10/15/25 and
CS10/15)
Version 5.70 for a CS10/15 requires
Attention a valid maintenance to load the
firmware.
GS12/GS08
ME FW version 6.421
Instrument FW version 5.70 or higher
Attention Version 5.70 requires a valid
maintenance to load the firmware.
GX1200/ATX1200
ME FW version 6.421
Version 8.71 for GX1200 and
Attention RX1250 requires a valid
maintenance to load the firmware
GPS900/GS09
ME FW version 6.421
Instrument FW version 8.71 or higher (RX900 and CS09)
Version 8.71 for a RX900/CS09
Attention requires a valid maintenance to load
the firmware
GM10/GR10/GR25
ME FW version 6.521
Instrument FW version 3.22
Version 3.22 for a
Attention GM10/GR10/GR25 requires a valid

GMX902
ME FW version Only till 6.421
iCG60
ME FW version 6.521
Instrument FW version 2.5.68 or higher
Version 2.5.68 requires a valid
Attention
iCG80 (OEM628)
ME FW included in Instrument Firmware package
Instrument FW version 2.5.76 or higher
Version 2.5.76 requires a valid
Attention
GRX1200 Pro
Only ME4 rev.3
Firmware Version New ME Firmware is available:
v6.421 LB2 Protocol

v6.521 NovAtel Protocol
The firmware is fully backwards compatible and can be also loaded onto the
ME4 with old HW revisions (Rev. 1 / 2 / 3 ) and onto OEM628.
But ME4 Rev.4 works only with FW version ≥ V 6.421.

Therefore ensure that the ME FW V6.421 is loaded onto Instruments with ME4
Rev.4.
ME FW Version ME FW Version
ME4 HW Revision
< V6.421 ≥ V6.421
Rev. 2 & lower  

Rev. 3  
Rev. 4  

The OEM628 Rev.4 works only with FW version ≥ V 6.52.
Therefore ensure that the ME FW V6.52 is loaded onto Instruments with
OEM628 Rev.4.
OEM628 HW ME FW Version ME FW Version

Revision < V6.212 ≥ V6.212
Rev. 3  
Rev. 4  
For iCG81, iCG82
Kind regards,
Gabor Katona
Service Engineer

Service News
No 31-2015
From Marco Petermann
Filing TS11/TS15, CS10/CS15, GS10/GS14/GS15
Changes to VIVA Processorboards
Reason We would like to inform, that for several processor boards there has been a
hardware change. Therefore, we had to create new article numbers.
It needs to be considered, that the new boards require a specific higher
firmware version, which needs to be in line with the maintenance license
installed on the equipment.
Please find the details below.
Actions for Service The overview table on the next page explains the different board versions.
Centres
Please note, NEW boards only can be used with firmware version V5.05 or
higher! They cannot be downgraded!
In order to ensure the board’s stock availability we strongly request you to:
 use a NEW version processor board in case you have a repair unit
with FW V5.05 or higher
 consequently return defect boards via the eSpareBack process
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Article Number Instrument FW Version FW Version
Overview < 5.05 possible ≥ 5.05 only
Article No. Board Article No. Board Index
Index
TS11 / TS15 99 806928 V2 99 837710 A*
CS10 99 783708 C 99 837902 D*
CS15 99 783707 C 99 837901 D*
GS10 / GS15 99 776292 A 99 837905 B*
* Note:
In future, new boards might have higher board indexes as listed in the table.
Not Affected Boards Not affected are the following boards. They can be used with any firmware
version (restricted by maintenance license).
 99 833614 TS16 Application board
 99 807394 TS/TM/MS50 Processor board
 99 820842 iCON iCx60 Processor board
 99 810981 Processor board GS14 - 3.75G
 99 810982 Processor board GS14 - 3.75G (USA / CAN)
Expired Maintenance In the moment we try to ensure the availability of both board versions.
License
In case, the old version would be not available anymore, the new version has to
be used.
It may occur, the maintenance license on the equipment does not support the
firmware V5.05. A purchase of a CCP (Customer Care Package incl. SW
Maintenance) would be required then.
Kind regards,
Marco Petermann
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 27-2015
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Date 24 July 2015
From Dietmar Hehle
Filing Service Manual GS10/GS14/GS15
GS15 flex cable Slot-In Connector
Introduction In some rare cases it may happen, that the flex cable of the Slot-in connector for
the GS15 can be damaged by the RF connector. The Slot in module does not
work anymore
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Solution In case of a GS15 repair a O-Ring 822849 has to be inserted over the RF-
Connector. From serial number 1516100 this O-Ring is already mounted by the
factory.
 There is no product recall necessary, the o-ring can be installed in case of a

repair or a extended maintenance.
Warranty Service actions in connection with this Service News are covered within the
regular warranty period.
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle
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Service News
No 21-2015
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Date 17 June 2015
Leica Viva GS14 BeiDou Upgrade Kit

Introduction For a variety of GS14 variants a BeiDou upgrade kit which contains all required
hardware parts and license keys to fully support the Chinese satellite navigation
system BeiDou is now available:
99 833982 GUS102 GS14 BeiDou upgrade
Upgrade kit The following GS14 instruments can be upgraded to support BeiDou:
795971 GS14 2G Single Frequency

795974 GS14 2G Performance
795975 GS14 2G Professional
795976 GS14 2G & UHF Single Frequency

795979 GS14 2G & UHF Performance
795980 GS14 2G & UHF Professional
807524 GS14 3.75G Single Frequency

807525 GS14 3.75G Performance
807526 GS14 3.75G Professional
807527 GS14 3.75G & UHF Single Frequency

807528 GS14 3.75G & UHF Performance
807529 GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional
807530 GS14 3.75G & UHF Single Frequency US/CAN

807531 GS14 3.75G & UHF Performance US/CAN
807532 GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional US/CAN
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The Upgrade Kit will include:
• All hardware components for the upgrade

• BeiDou license for the GS14 (AuthCode)
• If necessary, a firmware maintenance key to load at least Viva
SmartWorx v5.60
 During the order process of the upgrade kit via eShop or SAP, the serial number
of the instrument must be entered.
BuyBack Send back the replaced OEM615B (97833982) via eSpareBack to receive the
BuyBack refund for the upgrade kit.
Upgrade Procedure 1. If necessary, update first instrument firmware at least to version 5.60.
The upgrade kit includes also a firmware maintenance key to load
version 5.60. In that case, do an Auto KeyGen via the service program
and load version 5.60.
2. Perform the hardware upgrade:

- Install OEM617B - ME module which is provided with the upgrade kit.
- Remove old “EMC contact spring GS14 (796474)”
- Install EMC Spring Washer cpl. which is provided with the upgrade kit.
3. Start the service program and go to

Adjust -> 5. Auto KeyGen - OEM615 Measurement Engine
Select “I have changed the OEM615 Measurement Engine” and click
“Continue” to set the correct AuthCodes on the OEM617B - ME
module.
Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 11-2015
th
Date 25 March 2015
From Werner Moser
- CS10/CS15 Service Manuals:
- GPS1200
- GS10/GS14/GS15
- GS08(plus)/GS12/GG02plus/GG03
- GM10/GR10/GS25/GR25
- iCG60/80
- GMX901/902
End of life Measurement Engine ME4 HW Rev.2.1
Introduction We would like to inform that the exchange module 99766700 ME4 HW Rev. 2.1
and lower, has reached end of life and will be replaced by 99815666 ME4 HW
Rev. 3.0. This service news details the handling of ME4 exchanges in service
and general requirements about instrument and measurement engine firmware.
Also consider Service News 33-2013 for further details for the ME4 HW
Rev.3.0.
Required ME FW ME4 hardware revision 3 requires firmware version 6.215 or higher.

Version
Please refer to the general ME firmware cross list at our service website
http://service.leica-geosystems.com/service/en/87335.htm
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Attention about ME4 Delivered instrument with installed ME4 Rev. 3.0 have still the article number
766700 on the label. Below there is a description how you can identify the
hardware revision.
Ordered 99815666 ME4 HW Rev. 3.0 are re-labelled with the new number.
Identify Hardware Revision

The hardware revision of the ME is shown on separate sticker on the board.
Rev 2.01
Rev 3.0
Hardware revision on the Initial Readout
Actions at Service In case of a ME4 HW Rev. 2.1 exchange to HW Rev. 3.0 might be necessary to
Centers up- or downgrade the loaded instrument firmware or ME FW.
It is not necessary to exchange a ME4 Rev. 2.1 during regular servicing to

ME4 rev. 3.0!
GS10/15/25
ME FW version 6.215 or higher
Instrument FW version 5.05 or higher (GS10/15/25 and CS10/15)
Version 5.05 for a CS10/15 requires a valid

Attention
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Service News
No 05-2015
rd
Date 23 February 2015
Market Introduction Leica Viva GS14 GNSS Unlimited

Introduction With the launch of the Leica Viva GS14 Unlimited, customers can make a safe
investment with future-proof GNSS smart antennas. Offering a flexible design,
the Viva GNSS sensors can be easily upgraded for maximum performance
whenever needed.
Since August 2014, Leica Viva GS10, GS15 and GS25 receivers fully support
the Chinese BeiDou navigation system. With the release of the latest Leica Viva
GS14 Unlimited Series and Leica Viva GS14 Professional with BeiDou together
with SmartWorx Viva v5.60 release, GS14 now fully supports BeiDou. It can
even provide BeiDou-only and Glonass-only high-precision positioning.
The Unlimited series additionally includes a future upgrade to a GNSS board

with more than 500 channels and will serve users’ needs beyond 2020. Leica
Viva GS14 Unlimited does not feature Leica SmartLink.
Service Process & The new product is included in the existing GS10/GS15 training course.
Training
GS10/GS15 2.5 days
Therefore, for Service-Technicians trained on GS10/GS15, no additional

Service-Training is required. Service-Technicians without GS10/GS15 training
may enrol in our regular GS10/GS15 Service-
Training.
Service Software The actually released service software for the GS sensors can already be used
to test and repair the GS14 GNSS Unlimited products.
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GS12/GS08
GX1200 & ATX1200
Version 8.71 for GX1200 and RX1250 requires a valid

Attention:
GPS900/GS09
Instrument FW version 8.71 or higher (RX900 and CS09)
Version 8.71 for a RX900/CS09 requires a valid

Attention:
GM10/GR10/GR25
RefWorx FW version 3.03 requires a valid

Attention:
GMX902
iCG60
The iCG60 is not affected by the migration from ME4 rev 2 to ME4 rev 3.
GRX1200 Pro
Version 9.20 for GRX1200 Pro requires a valid

Attention:
Kind regards,
Werner Moser
Service Engineer
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Spare parts Below, there is a listing of recommended spare parts for the GS14 GNSS
Unlimited products:
99 833981 OEM617B - ME module

833725 EMC Spring Washer cpl.
Warranty In accordance with Leica Geosystems International Limited Warranty, the

Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
Service Engineering
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Service News
No 37-2014
Date 15th December 2014
From Jörg Niemeyer
Filing Service Manuals for GS 10-14-15-25
Communication issue between Mainboard and ME4 (Novatel format)
Introduction With service news 21-2014 we informed you about the new SmartWorx version
5.50. The corresponding firmware for ME4 and OEM615 is 6.403.
Communication Once the latest firmware 6.403 is installed to the ME4/OEM615 they will only be
protocol able to communicate using the Novatel protocol.
Only mainboards with SmartWorx 5.50 (or higher) can communicate with the
Novatel protocol, but also with the LB2 protocol.
All older ME4/OEM615 firmwares (<6.403) can only communicate with the LB2
protocol.
Communication A mainboard with SmartWorx version lower than 5.50 cannot communicate with
issue a measurement engine with version 6.403.
Possible causes of 1.) After exchanging the mainboard on a sensor that had SmartWorx 5.50
fault installed, there is no more communication between the mainboard and
the ME4/OEM615. The reason for this is that exchange boards always
have a SmartWorx version lower than 5.50 preinstalled.
2.) Interruption during firmware upgrade to SmartWorx 5.50

->ME4/OEM615 is already in Novatel format but the mainboard isn’t.
In both cases it’s no more possible to load GS.fw or GS_FW+WinCe to the

sensor.
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Solution We introduce a service firmware for mainboard only (without ME4/OEM615)
to make an upgrade possible which is independent from the ME4/OEM615
communications protocol.
Examples of filenames:
For GS10/15: GS+WinCE_woME_EN.fw
For GS14: GS14+WinCE_woME_EN.fw
For GS25: GS25+WinCE_woME_EN.fw
These files are provided on our service website from now on.
Once the service firmware is installed it’s necessary to load the full SmartWorx
firmware package GS...FW+WinCE…fw 5.50 (or higher) again.
FAQ Please also observe FAQ 3/14 in this context.
Kind regards,
Jörg Niemeyer
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Service News
No 35-2014
Date 2nd December 2014
From Dietmar Hehle
Filing Service Manual GS10-GS14-GS15 & GS25-GR10-GR25
Reminder: GS/GR Processorboard – destroyed components
Introduction Since we had informed with Service News 11/2012 we still receive
processorboards from GS10 (99776292), GS15 (99776292) and GR10
(99780742) with destroyed components.
This damages can only be caused by using a wrong tool to dismantle the
instrument.
some examples of the damage:
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Solution To dismantle the instruments use socket spanner 746045 or modify the existing
Socket spanner by attached drawing.
 If damages are found as a result of an inappropriate tool, we will

charge the cost of the repair!
Kind regards,
Dietmar Hehle

Service News
No 21-2014
Date 05.08.2014
From Gabor Katona
Filing All GNSS Service Manuals
Leica SmartWorx Viva v5.50 update
Introduction With the release of Leica SmartWorx Viva v5.50 there will be two new
measurement engine firmware versions introduced as well. Due to this update
there are a few points that have to be taken into account when using Leica
SmartWorx Viva v5.50. This firmware update will be available for all Viva GS,
CS and smart antennas using Leica SmartWorx Viva.
New measurement There will be two new versions of the measurement engine firmware, version
engine Firmware 6.403 and 6.402 (ME4 and OEM 615). The main difference is the
communication protocol (Novatel / LB2) that is understood by each one :
6.403 = Novatel (Compatible with Leica SmartWorx Viva >v5.50)

6.402 = Novatel + LB2 (Compatible with all Leica SmartWorx Viva versions)
For example if a measurement engine with 6.403 is mounted into a GS15 with
Leica SmartWorx Viva version <v5.50 there will be no communication with the
measurement engine. Only Leica SmartWorx Viva v5.50 and higher can
communicate with measurement engines set on the Novatel format.
 The firmware version 6.403 cannot be installed on instruments with Leica

SmartWorx Viva version lower than v5.50.
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Update to When updating to Leica SmartWorx Viva v5.50 the software package will
SmartWorx v5.50 automatically update the measurement engines firmware to 6.403 as well. Leica
SmartWorx Viva v5.50 will understand both Novatel and LB2 formats. Attached
to this service news there is a FAQ with possible situations that could occur
when dealing with Leica SmartWorx Viva v5.50 and newer measurement engine
firmware.
Kind regards,
Gabor Katona
Support Engineer
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Fault Symptom Unit Effected Possible Cause of fault Service Activity
No satellite reception / No GS15 The SmartWorx version is below Update to SmartWorx v5.50 and then
communication with ME GS10 v5.50 and measurement engine is downgrade the measurement engine
GS14 v6.403 (Novatel protocol) to a lower firmware version.
GS25 Downgrade SmartWorx to original
The firmware loaded onto the GS customer version.
sensor is v6.403. This can only
communicate with Novatel format and
SmartWorx versions v5.50 and higher
No satellite reception / No GPS1200 The SmartWorx version on the The firmware version 6.402 must be
communication with ME GS08 controller is below v5.50 and loaded on to the measurement
GS08plus measurement engine is v6.403 engine. This version will understand
GS12 (Novatel protocol) both Novatel and LB2 protocols.
The SmartWorx version loaded onto

the controller is lower than v5.50 and
can’t communicate with the ME. The
firmware version 6.403 only
understands the Novatel protocol.
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No 33/2013
Date / from 20th November 2013 / K.Bless
To Service staff
Filing Service Manuals:
- GS10/GS14/GS15
- GS08(plus)/GS12/GG02plus/GG03
- GM10/GR10/GS25/GR25
- iCG60
New HW Revision Measurement Engine ME4 – Rev.3
Introduction A new HW Revision for the existing Measurement Engine ME4 will be
introduced: Rev. 3. The reason for this design change is a further improved
rejection of unwanted signal interference.
At the same time also new ME firmware version 6.212 for all ME4 is available.
Affected instruments The following GNSS instruments are affected:
 GS12
 GS10/GS15
 GM10/GR10/GS25/GR25/GR25W
 iCG60
Solution From following serial numbers onwards the instruments are equipped with the
ME4 with new HW revision Rev.3 (Art.No.:99815666):
 GS10 ≥ 1535000
 GS12 ≥ 1743000
 GS15 ≥ 1515000
 GS25 ≥ 1833500
 GM10 ≥ 1725050
 GR10 ≥ 1702500
 GR25 ≥ 1831000
 GR25 WLAN ≥ 1870100
 iCG60 ≥ 2677000
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In this case new Measurement Engine ME4 Rev.3:
NEW Art.No.: 99815666 (Board ref. no.: 766700) has to be used in case of
exchange.
All Instruments with a lower serial number are equipped with the existing ME4
Rev. 2 (Art.No.99766700).
 
NEW Article Number:
 99815666 Measurement Engine ME4 – Rev.3

Actions at The ME4 Rev.2 (Art.No.: 99766700) has to be still used for all instruments with
Service Centers lower serial numbers.

It is not necessary to exchange it during regular servicing!
Firmware Version New ME Firmware is available:
V 6.212
The firmware is fully backwards compatible and can be also loaded onto the
ME4 with old HW revisions (Rev. 1 / 2 ) and onto OEM615.
But ME4 Rev.3 works only with FW version ≥ V 6.212.

Therefore ensure that the ME FW V6.212 is loaded onto Instruments with ME4
Rev.3.
ME FW Version ME FW Version
ME4 HW Revision
< V6.212 ≥ V6.212
Rev. 2 & lower  

Rev. 3  
 For GS09, ATX1230, ATX900, GX1200, GMX902 still FW V6.112 has to be

used.
Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
SN3313_New HW Revision ME4 - Rev. 3.doc 2/2

No 31/2013
Date / from 8th October 2013 / K.Bless
To Service staff
Market Introduction of Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receiver 3.75G & UHF
Introduction We are pleased to release new versions of the Leica Viva GS14 GNSS
receiver, introducing integrated UMTS modems and receive/transmit UHF
radios.
The new GS14 now supports UMTS (3G) networks to be able to get RTK and
Internet connections even in regions where GSM (2G) networks are no longer
operated. With the integrated receive and transmit UHF radio the GS14 now
supports convenient UHF base station operation which increases the
productivity in areas without cell phone network coverage.
Service training The new product is included in the existing GS10/GS15 training course.
GS10/GS15 2.5 days

Service-Training is required.
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Service Manual and The new GS14 Instrument types will be added to the GS10/GS14/GS15
Service-SW Service Manual with next Revision.
Revised GS/GR Main service program “V2013.08” is available for download

from the CTS Website.
Documentation and software are protected with the existing “Viva GS” Dongle-
bit. Only Service Centers with suitably trained technicians will be provided with
the relevant dongle bit.
Spare parts In addition to the existing spare parts of the GS14 – 2G & 2G/UHF variant,
there is a listing of new spare parts for the GS14 3.75G & UHF GNSS
receiver:
99 810981 Processor board tested GS14 – 3.75G

99 810982 Processor board tested GS14 – 3.75G USA/CAN
99 806084 SATEL radio module OEM22 (M3-TR3 – Rx/Tx)
812553 Type label GS14, 3.75G
812554 Type label GS14, 3.75G-UHF
812555 Type label GS14, 3.75G-UHF USA/CAN
Special tools In addition to the already known GPS test setup (Cookie-Can Setup) from
previous GPS Systems, the same special tools as for GS14 – 2G variant are
needed :
Test Setup:
777035 “STB-01” Service Test Box
798007 “STC-06” Service Test Cable
780743 BT Loopback Test box
Special Tool:
804766 Centering Tool for Antenna Element

Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
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No 25/2013
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Date / from 15 August 2013 / K.Bless
To Service Staff
GS10 Battery Compartment Issue
Introduction In the last two months the number of reported cases where the GS10 Battery
Slot #1 does not work has increased. As a result we ask you to control all GS10
on stock and check with multiple batteries (GEB221 and GEB 222) that the
Battery Slot #1 is working correctly. Any GS10 with a faulty Battery Slot may be
returned using the normal processes.
Affected instruments The following instrument is affected:
• GS10 GNSS Receiver
Solution Customer GS10s with a faulty Battery Slot can be repaired by replacing the
battery compartment. This is a temporary solution; we are currently working on
a permanent solution to the issue.
Warranty Service actions in connection with this Service News are covered within the
regular warranty period.
Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
Leica Geosystems AG
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No 24/2013
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Date / from 1 August 2013 / K.Bless
To Service staff
Market Introduction of new Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receivers

3.75G & UHF - USA/CAN
Introduction We are pleased to announce the new Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receivers.
Designed for performance. The Leica Viva GS14 is the most convenient
GNSS receiver. Thanks to its integrated 3.75 GSM/UMTS and Rx/Tx UHF
modems it is flexible enough to be used in any situation. The compact,
integrated design delivers increased comfort and makes this GNSS receiver a
pleasure to use. Together with the most reliable GNSS RTK the Leica Viva
GS14 delivers you complete confidence and knowledge in your results. The
Leica Viva GS14 expands the Leica Viva portfolio to make it the most powerful
portfolio in the industry.
The following new Leica Viva GS14 articles are available:
• 807531 GS14 3.75G & UHF Performance US/CAN
• 807532 GS14 3.75G & UHF Professional US/CAN
• 807530 GS14 3.75G & UHF Single Frequency US/CAN
st
From August 1 2013 onwards the new Leica Viva GS14 receivers are
available in the USA and Canada only.
Service training The new product is included in the existing GS10/GS15 training course.
GS10/GS15 2.5 days

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Service Manual and The new GS14 Instrument type for USA/CAN will be added to the
Service-SW GS10/GS14/GS15 Service Manual with next Revision.
Revised GS/GR Main service SW is available for download from the CTS
Website.
Documentation and software are protected with the existing “Viva GS” Dongle-
Spare parts In addition to the existing spare parts of the GS14 – 2G & 2G/UHF variant,
there is a listing of new spare parts for the GS14 receivers 3.75G & UHF
USA/CAN:
99 810982 Processor board tested GS14 – 3.75G USA/CAN

99 806084 SATEL radio module OEM22 (M3-TR3 – Rx/Tx)
812555 Type label
 Material will be available from Beginning of September 2013.
previous GPS Systems, the same special tools as for GS14 – 2G variant are
needed :
Test Setup:
777035 “STB-01” Service Test Box
798007 “STC-06” Service Test Cable
780743 BT Loopback Test box
Special Tool:

Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
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No 22/2013
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Date / from 23 July 2012 / K.Bless
To Service staff
New Coaxial connector for GS14 / GS15 GNSS receivers
Introduction A new coaxial connector will be introduced for the GS14 / GS15 GNSS
receivers. The new revision consists of a small design change of the length.
It is not necessary to exchange it during regular servicing.
Affected parts The following instruments are affected:

New instruments are fitted with the new coaxial connector from following serial
number onwards:
• GS14 – 2G : Ser.No.: >= 2800400

• GS14 – 2G/UHF : Ser.No.: >= 2811600
• GS15 : Ser.No.: >= 1514400
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Solution In case of a GS14/GS15 repair the new coaxial adapter plug has to be used.
The new coaxial connector can be used instead of the old one for all GS14 and
GS15 instruments.
For other SmartAntennas the old coaxial connector still has to be used.
New Coaxial connector - 810418:

for GS14, GS15 instruments only
13.5 mm
Old Coaxial connector – 742957:

For all other SmartAntennas:
ATX900, ATX1200, GS08, GS09 and GS12
13 mm
Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
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No 44/2012
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Date / from 20 December 2012 / K.Bless
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GS10/GS14/GS15 & iCG60
Antenna element GS14 – New Revision
Introduction The design of existing antenna element for GS15 and iCG60 GNSS receiver
has been changed. The reason for this change is the market introduction of new
GS14 GNSS receiver. Essentially, the new revision consists of a small design
change of the mounting holes for GS14 GNSS receiver.
Affected parts All GS14, GS15 and iCG60 instruments which are produced since December
2012 are equipped with new antenna elements (Revision Index 4).
• 766935 Antenna element
Solution Antenna elements with revision index 3 on service stock levels can be only
used for GS15 and iCG60 instruments.
For GS14 GNSS receiver the new antenna element with revision index 4 must
be used. In case of repair verify that the correct version will be assembled.
The new antenna elements (Rev 4) are fully backward compatible and can be
used instead of old antenna elements (Rev 3) for GS14, GS15 and iCG60
instruments.
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Old antenna element – Rev 3:
for GS15 and iCG60 only
New antenna element – Rev 4:

for GS14, GS15 and iCG60
Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
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No 41/2012
Date / from 16th November 2012 / C. Cavallaro
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GS10/GS15
Market Introduction of Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receiver
Introduction We are pleased to announce the new Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receiver.
Designed for performance. The Leica Viva GS14 is the most convenient GNSS
receiver. Thanks to its integrated GSM and UHF modems it is flexible enough
to be used in any situation. The compact, integrated design delivers increased
comfort and makes this GNSS receiver a pleasure to use. Together with the
most reliable GNSS RTK the Leica Viva GS14 delivers you complete
confidence and knowledge in your results. The Leica Viva GS14 expands the
Leica Viva portfolio to make it the most powerful portfolio in the industry.
Service training The new products are included in the existing GS10/GS15 training course.
GS10/GS15 2.5 days

Service Manual and The revised GS10/GS15 Service Manual and revised GS/GR Main service SW
Service-SW will be available for download from the CTS-Website.
Documentation and software are protected with the existing Viva GS Dongle-
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Spare parts Below, there is a listing of recommended spare parts for the GS14 product:
99 804907 Processor board tested GS14

99 791678 OEM615 - ME module tested
791680 SATEL radio module OEM20
791896 SIM / SD-IF Board GS14
Gaskets
791508 Housing gasket GS14
733478 Battery cover gasket GS14
previous GPS Systems, the following special tools are needed :
Test Setup:
777035 Viva GNSS Testbox
798007 STC-06
780743 BT Loopback Testbox
Special Tool:

Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
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No 36/2012
Date / from 02. Oct.. 2012 / Claudio Cavallaro
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GS25/GR10/GR25/GM10/GMX900
Market Introduction AR20 Choke Ring Antenna
Introduction We are very pleased to announce the new visionary Leica AR20 3D Choke
Ring Antenna. The new and unique 3D (inside) design brings unmatched
multipath rejection across all GNSS frequency bands and improved phase
centre stability. The AR20 antennas is designed for all reference station and
monitoring applications, and is the ideal choke ring antenna for Network
RTK.
Features of the new AR20 Antenna:
 New 3D (inside) design for improved multipath rejection across all
GNSS frequency bands.
 Phase centre offsets within 1mm, phase centre repeatability within
1mm
 New even more robust choke ring surface treatment
 Optional conical radome
Exchange Modules Should an antenna become defective or develop malfunctions, the complete
Antenna has to be exchanged with the following module:
99 794207 AR20, GNSS Reference Station C.R.Antenna

99 805139 AR20, GNSS Reference Station C.R.Antenna
inclusive calibration
Note: All AR20 on stock are without radome.

Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
Leica Geosystems AG
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SN3612_Market Introduction AR20 Choke Ring Antenna_en.doc http://service.leica-geosystems.com
No 11/2012
Date / from March 01, 2012 / BLKE - 4124
To Service Staff
Filing Service Manual GS10/GS15 & GS25/GR10/GR25
GS/GR Processorboard – Destroying components
Issues We have some problems with the following processorboards due to an existing
socket spanner:
 99776292 Processorboard GS tested

 99780742 Processorboard GR10 tested
We received defective boards where some components were destroyed.
This are the critical components on the processorboard which will be

destroyed:
Component 1: Component 2:
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Component 3: Bluetooth Antenna Connector
There are also processorboards returned to us with demolished Bluetooth

antenna connector.
 The connector has to be disconnected carefully!
Cause By using of the following existing special tool, the components on the boards
will be destroyed:
 746045 Socket spanner #5.5 reworked

or
 Jaw spanner – hand tool
Solution The service tool has to be changed. There are two possibilities to solve this
issue:
 Order the new Socket spanner and waste the old one, the article
number is the same: 746045 Socket spanner #5.5 reworked
-> We reworked all socket spanners on stock.
or
 Rework the existing Socket spanner at your workshop by the attached
drawing with new dimensions.
Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
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No 27/2011
Date / from 16. Dec. 2011 / BLKE
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GPS1200
Exchange Modules AR25 / AT504 Choke Ring Antenna
Introduction This Service News explains the new process for ordering Exchange Modules
of the AR25 / AT504 Choke Ring Antenna.
From now onwards there are two different Exchange Modules for the AR25
Choke Ring Antenna which can be ordered:
 99 765733 Exchange AR25 Revision 3.0

 99 795282 Exchange AR25 Revision 4.0
Exchange procedure Should an antenna become defective or develop malfunctions, the complete
antenna has to be exchanged with the following modules. The defective
antenna will require to be returned to Heerbrugg.
Exchange Module Defective Antenna
99 765733 AR25, GNSS Choke-Ring Antenna

Exchange AR25 Revision 3.0 Revision 3.0 or lower
99 795282 AR25, GNSS Choke-Ring Antenna

Exchange AR25 Revision 4.0 Revision 4.0
99 667132 AT504, Dual Frequency Choke-Ring

Exchange AT504 Antenna
99 755267 AT504 GG, GPS/GLONASS Choke-

Exchange AT504 GG Ring Antenna
If you return an AR25 with Revision lower than 3.0 (e.g. Rev. 2.0), it will
exchanged with an AR25 Revision 3.0.
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
It is not possible to exchange:
 AR25, Revision 3.0. or lower version with an Exchange
AR25 Revision 4.0.
 AT504, with an Exchange AT504GG or AR25.

 AT504 GG, with an Exchange AR25.
Upgrades Upgrade for AT504 to AT504GG is available, see Service News 33/2006
 756265 GPS/GLONASS Upgrade AT504

No upgrades are offered from: AR25, Revision 3.0 to
AR25, Revision 4.0.

Kind regards,
Kevin Bless
SN2711_Exchange_modules_AR25&AT504.doc 2/2
No 16/2010
Date / from 26. July. 2010 / Claudio Cavallaro
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GS10/15
New Firmware 08.01.107 for SLG1
Introduction It happens that the SLG1 does not proper register to a network, when inserted
into a GS15 . The device is powered but maintains in the "search" mode to find
a telecommunication provider and is not useable therefore. As soon then the
SLG1 is rebooted, the problem might be solved and the device is ready in a
network and ready for dialing. But again if the SLG1 is powered off again and
down for a certain time, after that the problem again appears .
This problem is solved now with 08.01.107 version.
New Firmware Driver and new Firmware for the SLG1 are available for download from the
service website.
Update procedure Attached to this service news is a description which tools are required, how to
install the necessary driver and upload the firmware.
Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
Leica Geosystems AG
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SN1610_New Firmware 08.01.107 for SLG1_en.doc http://service.leica-geosystems.com
SLG: Driver installation and Firmware update
1 Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2 USB driver installation ...................................................................................................................... 3
3 Update SLG Firmware...................................................................................................................... 5
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Phone. +41 71 727 31 31
SN1610_Attachement_en.doc www.leica-geosystems.com
1 Tools
772195 SLx Testbox

USB 2.0 “High-speed” cable, Type A to Type B !
Power Supply "
!#
"#
SN1610_Attachement_en.doc 2/5
2 USB driver installation
Download the latest driver for the SLG from the service website.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and follow the instruction below.
1. Choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and press Next.
2. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check “Include this location in the search:”
checkbox, then click “Browse”. Select the directory containing usb drivers then click “OK” and “Next”
The procedure “Found new hardware wizard” restarts again to install other virtual com ports. Repeat step
1 and 2 until all needed driver are installed.
After a successful installation the following virtual com ports and device are available (Device Manager).
Control Panel ! Administrative Tools ! Computer Management ! Device Manager
Virtual com ports
Device
3 Update SLG Firmware
Download the latest Firmware for the SLG from the service website.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and follow the instruction below.
Start the exe file.
Choose the correct Port: Virtual com port for “Telit Diagnostics Interface” (in that case COM10)
Control Panel ! Administrative Tools ! Computer Management ! Device Manager
Press Download.
The Firmware is getting installed
No 05/2010
Date / from 16 March 2010 / RAYP 4664
To Service staff
Filing GS10/GS15 Service Manual
GS15: Cable laying of internal HF cables
Introduction The purpose of this Service News is to inform about a wrong reassembly
instruction in the GS10/GS15 Service Manual. The wrong instruction regarding
the cable laying of the internal GSM and UHF cable on GS15 SmartAntennas is
on page 14 of chapter 9.
Wrong instruction Following reassembly instruction is wrong:
The HF cable for the internal GSM antenna has to be laid with a “loop”.
Then, the HF cable for the UHF antenna ! has to be laid through this loop.
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Rectified instruction The wrong instruction will be rectified within the next revision of the Service
Manual as follows:
The HF cable for the internal GSM antenna has to be laid with a “loop”.
Then, the HF cable for the UHF antenna ! has to be laid behind this loop.
Measures to take in Lay both HF cables for GSM und UHF according to this Service News and not
Service Centers to the description in the Service Manual (Edition 11/09) when reassembling a
GS15 SmartAntenna.
Please note, the HF cables are laid correctly on all GS15 SmartAntennas!
Therefore, there is no need to recall products to re-lay the HF cables nor is it
necessary to re-lay the HF cables as a part of regular servicing. This issue
deals just with a wrong instruction in the Service Manual.
Kind regards,
Patrick Rayero
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No 03/2010
Date / from 05. March. 2010 / Claudio Cavallaro
To Service staff
Filing Service Manual GPS1200; GS10/GS15
Market Introduction AR10 GNSS Reference Station Antenna
Introduction We are pleased to announce the release of the AR10 multi-purpose

GNSS antenna with integrated radome. The AR10 has used all new high
performance wideband antenna technology for exceptional signal
tracking, phase centre accuracy and multipath suppression. With its
integrated radome, rugged construction and light weight the AR10 is
perfect for reference station, monitoring and campaign applications.
Future-proof reception of all planned GNSS signals:

GPS: L1, L2, L2C, L5
GLONASS: L1, L2, L3
Galileo: E2-L1-E1, E5a, E5b, E6, AltBoC
Compass (Beidou 2): B1, B2, B3, L5
L-Band (inc. SBAS and OmniSTAR)
Exchange Modules Should an antenna become defective or develop malfunctions, the

complete Antenna has to be exchanged with the following module:
99 773758 AR10, GNSS Reference Station Antenna

Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
SN0310_Market Introduction AR10 GNSS Reference Station Antenna_en.doc http://service.leica-geosystems.com
No 45/2009
Date / from 18. November 2009 / C.Cavallaro
To Service staff
Filing
Market Introduction of Leica Viva
Introduction We are proud to announce Leica Viva, a new generation surveying system that
combines the latest state-of-the-art technologies into an unrivalled portfolio of
total stations, GNSS receivers, controllers and onboard software.
With the associated slogan Leica Viva “…let us inspire you” Leica Geosystems
expresses its long and unsurpassed experience of innovation and inspiration in
the surveying market providing customers with the right system to make their
measuring visions come true.
Leica Viva GNSS – the most flexible GNSS system.

Leica Viva GNSS presents the new Leica GS10 and GS15. From completely
integrated to totally modular solutions, Leica Viva GNSS provides a system that
masters all tasks. Leica Viva GNSS can be used for all tasks and setups that
GNSS surveying and construction demand, may it be all-on-the-pole or
backpack rover, mounted on a car, RTK field base or as a long-term monitoring
sensor.
GS15 GS10
Leica Viva Field Controllers – rugged with the world’s first integrated antenna.
The new Leica CS10 and CS15 are rugged field controllers that can be used for
both GNSS measurements and with total stations. Leica Viva controllers allow
an easy equipment setup with the unique “Snap&Go” connection system. The
new Leica intenna technology introduces a world first by fully integrating the
communication antennas into the controller housing.
CS15
CS10
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
Service training We offer two new Training Courses for the GS10/GS15 and CS10/CS15.
GS10/GS15 2 days
CS10/CS15 2 days
The Service Training course are schedule and published on the Service
Website.
Service Manual and The new GS10/GS15 and CS10/CS15 Service Manual (Edition 11/09) and new
Service-SW service software GS Main and CS Main will be available for download from the
CTS-Website.
Separate Viva GS and Viva CS dongle-bit protects Documentation and
software. Only Service Centers with suitably trained technicians will be provided
with the relevant dongle bit.
Spare parts Below, there is a listing of recommended spare parts for the GS and CS
products:
GS10/GS15
(99) 776292 Processorboard GS tested
(99) 766700 ME4
Gaskets
769037 Gasket for GS15 Slot-In cover
736854 Gasket battery chamber GS10
732917 Washer for front panel GS10
CS10/CS15
(99) 773914 Processorboard CS15 tested
(99) 773917 Processorboard CS10 tested
773916 Upper housing CS10 cpl.
773913 Upper housing CS15 cpl.
Gaskets
765415 Housing gasket CS15
765416 Housing gasket CS10
766819 Battery compartment sealing
766835 Connector module sealing
765807 Sealing ring washer
SN4509_Market Introduction of Leica Viva_en.doc 2/3

previous GPS Systems, the following special tools are needed:
GS10/GS15 and CS10/CS15

777035 Viva GNSS Testbox
cables for the test box, refer to the service manual
760786 Bluetooth Loopback Box
GS10/GS15
777997 Slot-In Test Dummy
767791 QN/TNC Adapter
749448 Antenna Signal Tester
772195 SLx Testbox
566482 SMA/TNC Adapter (pos./neg.)
777906 GS15 Holder
CS10/CS15
777247 WL Loopback Box
777243 CS10 Test Dummy
777245 CS15 Test Dummy
776100 USB 2.0 cable “A to mini A”
776830 CS10/CS15 Power Cable
778175 D-Sub shorting plug female

Kind regards,
Claudio Cavallaro
SN4509_Market Introduction of Leica Viva_en.doc 3/3

3 Introduction / Technical Data / SSP
This section is prepared for collecting:
 Brochures
 User Manuals
 SSP Brochure
 Technical Data
 Equipment Lists
All documents are available for downloading on

https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com.
 Also other languages than English

are available!
Introduction / Technical Data / SSP 3-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

Introduction / Technical Data / SSP 3-2 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022
4 Description - Block Diagram
This chapter gives an overview about:
 "4.1 Interfaces" on page 2

 "4.2 Connectors GS10" on page 4
 "4.3 Connectors GS14 / GS16" on page 6
 "4.4 Connectors GS15" on page 7
 "4.5 Block diagram GS10" on page 9
 "4.6 Block diagram GS14 / GS16" on page 10
 "4.7 Block diagram GS15" on page 11
 The GS14 and GS16 are the same instrument.

The only difference is as follows:
 Measurement Engine
 Housing and MMI
 LNA Board
 Radio Module
Description - Block Diagram 4-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

4.1 Interfaces
GS10 GS14 / GS16
 

 
  
 Port 3 Serial interface for data, Power out,  Port 1 USB and Serial interface for data
8pin LEMO (CS field Controller), 8pin LEMO
 PWR Power port, 5pin LEMO, dual input  QN Connector External Radio Antenna, only for models
 GNSS GNSS Antenna port with UHF radio, no +5V
 Port 1 USB and Serial interface for data
(CS field Controller), 8pin LEMO
 Port 2 Serial interface for data, Power out,
8pin LEMO
 Batt A Battery compartment A including SD
card compartment
 Batt B Battery compartment B

GS15
 


 Port 1 USB and Serial interface for data

(CS field Controller), 8pin LEMO
 QN Connector External Antenna, +5V
 Port 2 Serial interface for data, Power out,
8pin LEMO
 Port 3 Slot In Device Port

4.2 Connectors GS10
 
Lemo Port P1 Lemo Port P2 and P3
Pin No Name Function Direction Pin No Name Function Direction

1. USB_D+ USB data line + In/Out 1. RTS RS232, ready to send Out
2. USB_D- USB data line - In/Out 2. CTS RS232, clear to send In
3. GND Signal Ground - 3. GND Signal Ground -
4. RxD RS232, receive data In 4. RxD RS232, receive data In
5. TxD RS232, transmit data Out 5. TxD RS232, transmit data Out
6. ID Identification pin In/Out 6. ID Identification pin In
7. PWR Power input, 10.5V-28V In 7. GPIO RS232, general purpose input/output In/Out
8. TRM_ON/ RS232, general-purpose signal In/Out 8. +12V 12V power supply out Out
USB_ID


Lemo PWR-Port
Pin No Name Function Direction

1. PWR1 Power input, 11V-28V In
2. ID1 Identification pin In
3. GND Signal ground -
4. PWR2 Power input, 11V-28V In
5. ID2 Identification pin In

4.3 Connectors GS14 / GS16

Lemo Port P1

1. USB_D+ USB data line + In/Out
2. USB_D- USB data line - In/Out
3. GND Signal Ground -
4. RxD RS232, receive data In
5. TxD RS232, transmit data Out
6. ID Identification pin In/Out
7. PWR Power input, 10.5V-28V In
8. GPI(O) RS232, general-purpose signal In or Out

4.4 Connectors GS15
 
Lemo Port P1 Lemo Port P2
Pin No Name Function Direction Pin No Name Function Direction

1. USB_D+ USB data line + In/Out 1. RTS RS232, ready to send Out
2. USB_D- USB data line - In/Out 2. CTS RS232, clear to send In
3. GND Signal Ground - 3. GND Signal Ground -
4. RxD RS232, receive data In 4. RxD RS232, receive data In
5. TxD RS232, transmit data Out 5. TxD RS232, transmit data Out
6. ID Identification pin In/Out 6. ID Identification pin In
7. PWR Power input, 10.5V-28V In 7. GPIO RS232, general purpose input/output In/Out
8. GPIO RS232, general-purpose signal In/Out 8. +12V 12V power supply out Out


Port 3 - Slot In
1. PWR Power supply in, 4V In
2. TxD RS232, transmit data In
3. RxD RS232, receive data Out
4. GPO/DCD General-purpose out, carrier detect out Out
5. RTS RS232, request to send In
6. CTS RS232, clear to send Out
7. GPI/CFG General-purpose in, config mode in In
8. PWR Power supply in, 6V In
9. GPIO General-purpose signal In/Out
10. GND Signal and chassis ground -
11. USB+ USB data line (+) In/Out
12. USB- USB data line (-) In/Out
13. GND Signal and chassis ground -
14. ID Identification pin In/Out
15. GPIO General-purpose signal In/Out
A1 NC Not connected -
A2 RF1 Antenna port, radio to antenna -

4.5 Block diagram GS10
The Viva GNSS Receiver GS10 takes the GPS and

Glonass Signals from the antenna.
Connector Board:
The connector board provides:
 Power Supply for the Typhoon Board and ME.
Input voltage range is 10.5... 28V.
 ON/OFF & Function-Button Interface
 LEDs for status indication
(Power, BT-status, SD card status, Tracking).
 Input-/ Output Interface
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth is provided for wireless communication to
the CS10/CS15 Viva field controllers.
Batteries:
The batteries are used if no valid external voltage is
applied on any of its connectors.
External Power Supply:

On the power connector (PWR), external power can
be attached.
Data Storage:
To save the data you can use an SD card.

4.6 Block diagram GS14 / GS16
The Viva GNSS Receiver GS14 / GS16 takes the

GPS / Glonass / Galileo Signals.
Processor board:
 Power Supply for the OEM615 / OEM719. Input
voltage range is 10.5... 28V.
(Power, BT-status, SD card status, Radio status,
Tracking)
RTK Radio:
Internal SATEL radio OEM20 / OEM22 with an
external antenna. No +5V Voltage on External
Antenna connector (QN).
Phone:
Internal 2G / 3.75G module assembled. A SIM card
can be inserted in the battery compartment.
Bluetooth:
the CS10/CS15/CS20 Viva field controllers.
Battery:
The battery is used if no valid external voltage is
applied on it connector.
Data Storage:
To save the data you can use a micro SD card.

4.7 Block diagram GS15
The Viva GNSS Receiver GS15 takes the GPS and

Glonass Signals.
Processor board:
 Power Supply for the ME. Input voltage range is
10.5... 28V.
(Power, BT-status, SD card status, Radio status,
Tracking)
Filterboard:
Change between the different antennas: GSM/GPRS/
UMTS, UHF and RTK Radios with an external
antenna. +5V Voltage on External Antenna connector
(QN).
Bluetooth:
the CS10/CS15 Viva field controllers.
Batteries:
The batteries are used if no valid external voltage is
applied on any of its connectors.
Data Storage:
To save the data you can use an SD card.

5 Service Software
The Service Software (SERIS) is available for downloading on the  Start SERIS and choose your instrument group and family.
“myServiceProducts” website. Once installed, SERIS Launcher will load all  Read equipment number automatically or set it manually.
updates by itself.  Create and open the new service job.
 Go to “SW Tools / Options” and enter or check the “Calibration Values”.
Service Software 5-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

5.0.1 Instrument Software
 All test points are described and illustrated within SERIS.

Therefore the following descriptions (of GS14) only handle
the most important topics.
The test steps may vary because SERIS automatically

updates the workflow from a database.
Some test points cannot be carried out without the complete

test equipment.
 Always perform a full Outgoing Test after repairing an instru-

ment!
Menu Description
Initial Read-out Reads out instrument data (e.g. FW versions,
installed applications and languages etc.).
FW < 5.00: SIM card should be removed for the read-

out, otherwise the read-out fails sometimes.
No impact on functionality of instrument!
Customer Settings Save
Customer data will be stored as a “*.zip” file on the SD
card including all keys.
Restore
Customer data will be restored back to the instrument
from the “*.zip” file located on the SD card, this also
will include the keys.
Instrument Software The instrument software can be loaded either via
SERIS or the Webserver.

5.0.2 Modify 5.0.3 Outgoing Test
Menu Description
AuthCode If an exchange/upgrade of the Measurement Engine
(OEM) was necessary, a new AuthCode will be down-
loaded from SAP database and set on the OEM. Menu Description
Radio Module If the communication to the SATEL radio module does Outgoing Test Can also be used as “Incoming Test”.
not work during the Outgoing Test (caused by wrong Can be run through on “Auto” mode.
settings / Baud Rate on the radio) a connection with Final Read-out The same procedure as the “Initial read out” but with
default settings can be tried here. the final values of firmware, keys, apps, languages.
Processor Board An own workflow for setting values in case of a Must be performed to finish the service job “success-
Exchange processor board exchange. fully”.

5.0.4 Failure report
Service technicians may ask for help when having difficulties during repair or may
report a potential error in SERIS. For this a support case can be created directly
out of SERIS.
Tab Description
General  Fill out your name and your E-Mail address.
informations  Give your description inside the comment area.
 Other general information, such as SERIS version, service
job data and instrument data will be filled out automatically.
Screenshot With pressing the button “Failure Report” a screenshot is taken
automatically to see potential error messages etc.
 Screenshot shows all content of connected screens,

not only SERIS window!
Log SERIS log file is being attached automatically.

Attachments Two items are attached automatically:
 Screenshot.jpg
 client.log
More attachments can be added manually by user.

6 Basic Operation
 "6.1 Description of the System" on page 2

 "6.2 Instrument Components" on page 6
 "6.3 User Interface" on page 12
 "6.4 LED Indicators" on page 14
 "6.5 Operation" on page 18

 Housing and MMI
 LNA Board
 Radio Module
Basic Operation 6-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

6.1 Description of the System
6.1.1 System Components Devices fitting into GS15 GNSS instruments
Main components Cellular phone Device

Telit 3.5G UC864-G GSM/GPRS/UMTS SLG1
Component Description Siemens MC75i GSM/GPRS SLG2
Instrument To calculate a position from the computed ranges to all Telit CC864-DUAL CDMA (US) SLC1
visible GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satel-
lites.
Webserver Web-based tool to pre-program the GNSS instrument. Radio Device
Antenna To receive the satellite signals from the GNSS satellites. Pacific Crest PDL, RX/TX, 390 - 430 MHz SLR3-1
LEICA Geo Office The office software including a series of help programs Pacific Crest PDL, RX/TX, 430 - 470 MHz SLR3-2
which support working with Leica Viva Series instruments. Satelline M3 T1, transmit SLR1
Satelline M3 R1 receive SLR2
Instruments Satelline M3 TR1, RX/TX SLR5
Satelline M3-TR4, RX/TX SLR6
Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number of
Satelline M3-TR4, RX/TX SLR6-1
120 channels is allocated. The GS16 has a maximum number of 555 channels that
can be configured.
Component Description Devices fitted into GS14 / GS16 GNSS instruments
GS10, GS14, GS15 Up to 16 L1, 16 L2, 16 L5 channels (GPS), up to 14 L1, 14
L2 channels (GLONASS), up to 14 E1, 14 E5a, 14 E5b, 14 Internal RTK devices fitted into GS14 / GS16 GNSS instruments
Alt-BOC channels (Galileo), four channels SBAS (EGNOS, (can not be removed by customer)
WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN), code and phase, real-time Type Device
capable.
Phone  Cinterion BGS2-W (2G)
GS16 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo GNSS receiver,  Cinterion PXS8 (3.75G - USA/CAN)
Multifrequency, SBAS (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN),  Cinterion PHS8-P (3.75G)
Code and phase, real-time capable.
Radio  Satel OEM20, Rx only
 Satel OEM22, Rx/Tx
 Satel M3-TR4, Rx/Tx (GS16)
 Satel TR4+, Rx/Tx (GS16)

6.1.2 System Concept 6.1.3 Power Concept
Software Concept General

Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers, DC power supplies and accesso-
Software type Description ries or accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct
functionality of the instrument.
GS firmware This important software covers all functions of the instru-
(GS_xx.fw) ment. The Web server application is integrated into the
Power options
firmware and cannot be deleted. The English language is
integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted. Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally. Up to two
external power supplies can be connected.
Language software Numerous languages are available for the Web server
(WEB_LANG.sxx) application. The English language is the default language. Power supply Description
One language is chosen as the active language. Internal GS10: Two batteries (GEB221)...
GS14: One battery (GEB211 or GEB212)...
GS15: Two batteries (GEB211 or GEB212)...
 Uploading GS firmware can take some time. Ensure that the

battery is at least 75% loaded before beginning the upload, and
do not remove the battery during the upload process.
GS16: One Battery (GEB211 or GEB212)...
...fits into the instrument.
 If one battery fails, a system shutdown of the GS10/GS15

GNSS instrument will be prevented by switching over
directly to the second battery.
 Both GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 receiver and CS10/CS15 Field

Controller need to have the same FW version installed!
External GEB171 battery connected via a cable.
OR
Car battery connected via a converter cable supplied by
Leica Geosystems.
OR
10.5V - 28V DC power supply via a converter cable
supplied by Leica Geosystems.
OR
110V / 240V AC to 12V DC power supply unit, supplied by
Leica Geosystems.
 For permanent operations use Uninterruptible Power Supply units as

a back-up in a main power failure.

6.1.4 Data Storage Concept
Description
Data (Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data) can be recorded on the micro SD
card.
Memory Device
Memory device Description

micro SD card All GS GNSS instruments have a micro SD card slot fitted
as standard. A micro SD card can be inserted and
removed.
Available capacity: 1 GB.
 While other micro SD cards can be used, Leica Geosys-

tems recommends to only use Leica micro SD cards and is
not responsible for data loss or any other error that can
occur while using a non-Leica micro SD card.
 Unplugging cables or removing the micro SD card during the

measurement can cause loss of data. Only remove the micro SD
card or unplug cables when the GS GNSS instrument is switched
off.
 Micro SD cards can directly be used in an OMNI drive as supplied

by Leica Geosystems. Other PC card drives can require an
adaptor.

Directory Structure of the Memory Device
|—— CODE  Code lists, various files |

| |
|—— CONFIG  Working style files (*.xfg) |—— DOWNLOAD  Various files, downloaded by the Field to
| | | Office application (*.*)
| |—— RTK_PROFILE  RTK profile files (*.rpr) |
| | |—— GPS  Antenna file (List.ant)
| |—— USER MANAGEMENT  Administration settings files (*.usm) |  GSM/Modem station list (*.fil)
| |  Server list (*.fil)
|—— CONVERT  Format files (*.frt) |
| |—— GSI  GSI files (*.gsi)
|—— DATA  ASCII, DXF, LandXML files for |  ASCII files for export from job (*.*)
| | import/export to/from |
| |  Report sheets created from |—— SYSTEM  Application files (*.axx)
| | applications  Firmware files (*.fw)
| |—— GPS  Language files (*.s*)
| |  License file (*.key)
| |—— CSCS  CSCS field files (*.csc)  System files (VivaSystem.zip)
| |
| |—— GEOID  Geoid field files (*.gem)
| |
| |—— RINEX  RINEX files
|
|—— DBX  DTM jobs, various files
| |  Coordinate system file (Trfset.dat)
| |  Job files for System 1200
| |
| |—— JOB  Job files, various files. Jobs are stored
| in a folder per job.
|

6.2 Instrument Components
6.2.1 GS10 components 6.2.2 GS14 / GS16 components
a
d
b e
a b c d e f g h i j k l
a) Bluetooth antenna
a) QN-connector for external UHF antenna, only for models with UHF radio
b) Guide rail for clip-on-housing of a device (available on both sides)
b) Battery compartment with micro SD and SIM card slot
c) Function button
c) LEDs, ON/OFF button and Function button
d) ON/OFF button
d) LEMO port, serial and USB
e) LEMO port P3
e) Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP)
f) Power port
g) Antenna port
h) LED indicators
i) Battery compartment A including SD card compartment
j) Battery compartment B
k) LEMO port P2
l) LEMO port P1 including USB port

6.2.3 GS15 components
a
e
b
f
a) RTK device compartment including port P3

b) RTK device LEDs
c) Battery compartment 2
d) LEDs, ON/OFF button and Function button
e) LEMO port P1 including USB port
f) QN-connector for external UHF or digital cellular phone antenna
g) LEMO port P2
h) Battery compartment 1 with SD card slot
i) Mechanical Reference Plane (MRP)

6.2.4 Battery for GS10 6.2.5 Battery for GS14 / GS16
Change battery step-by-step Change battery step-by-step
Step Description Step Description

1. Loosen the screw of one of the battery compartments. 1. Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the
2. Open the cover of the battery compartment. arrow with the open-lock symbol.
3. With the Leica logo facing upwards, slide the battery into the battery 2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
compartment and push upwards so that it locks into position. 3. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover of
4. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw. the battery compartment.
5. To remove a battery, loosen the screw to open the cover of the battery 4. Push the battery upwards so that it locks into position.
compartment. 5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment and push
6. Push the battery slightly in and at the same time downwards. This releases the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
the battery from its fixed position. 6. To remove a battery, push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in
7. Pull out the battery. the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and remove the cover.
8. Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw. 7. Push the battery slightly upwards and at the same time pull out the bottom
part of the battery. This releases the battery from its fixed position.
8. Remove the battery.

6.2.6 Battery for GS15
Change battery step-by-step
Step Description
1. Push the slide fastener of one of the battery compartments in the direction
of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover of
the battery compartment.
4. Push the battery upwards so that it locks into position.
5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment and push
the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
6. To remove a battery, push the slide fastener of one of the battery compart-
ments in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and remove
the cover.
7. Push the battery slightly upwards and at the same time pull out the bottom
part of the battery. This releases the battery from its fixed position.
8. Remove the battery.

6.2.7 Memory Device GS10 6.2.8 Memory Device GS14 / GS16
Insert and remove a SD card into GS10 step-by-step Insert and remove a micro SD card into GS14 / GS16 step-by-step

1.
The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment A of
the instrument.
Open the cover of battery compartment A. Refer to "Battery for GS14 /

1.
The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment of the
instrument.
Push the slide fastener of battery compartment in the direction of the
GS16" on page 8. arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Insert the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position. 2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
3. Close the cover of battery compartment A and tighten the screw. 3. Press the latch of the SIM/micro SD card cover and remove the cover.
4. To remove the card, open the cover of battery compartment A. 4. Slide the micro SD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot
5. Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot. until it clicks into position.
6. Remove the SD card.
7. Close the cover of battery compartment A and tighten the screw.

6.2.9 RTK Phone Device GS14 / GS16 6.2.10 Memory Device GS15
Insert and remove a SIM card into GS14 / GS16 step-by-step Insert and remove a SD card into GS15 step-by-step

1.
The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment of the
instrument.
Push the slide fastener of battery compartment in the direction of the

1.
The SD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment 1 of
the instrument.
Push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in the direction of the
arrow with the open-lock symbol. arrow with the open-lock symbol.
2. Remove the cover from battery compartment. 2. Remove the cover from battery compartment 1.
3. Press the latch of the SIM/micro SD card cover and remove the cover. 3. Slide the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into position.
4. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the OPEN arrow and flip it up. 4. Do not force the card into the slot. The card should be held with the
5. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing the connec- contacts upwards and facing the slot.
tors inside the slot - as shown on the SIM/micro SD card cover. 5. To remove the card, push the slide fastener of battery compartment 1 in
Press the SIM card holder down. the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and remove the
6. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the LOCK arrow to close. cover.
6. Gently press on the top of the card to release it from the slot.
7. Remove the SD card.
8. Insert the cover into battery compartment.

6.3 User Interface
6.3.1 MMI
ON/OFF button GS10 / GS15
MMI GS10 Button Function
b a ON/OFF If GS10/GS15 already off:
Turns on GS10/GS15 when held for 2s.
a) ON/OFF button
b) Function button  While the GS10/GS15 is booting all three
battery LEDs are lighted. Once the GS10/GS15
has started, the normal LED behavior starts.
If GS10/GS15 already on:
Turns off GS10/GS15 when held for 2s.
MMI GS14 / GS16

 All LEDs will shine red for 1s-2s and then are
turned off.
a b
ON/OFF button GS14 / GS16
a) ON/OFF button
b) Function button Button Function
ON/OFF If GS14 already off:
Turns on GS14 when held for 2s.
 While the GS14/GS16 is booting the two Power

LEDs are lighted. Once the GS14/16 has
started, the normal LED behavior starts.
If GS14 already on:
Turns off GS14 when held for 2s.
MMI GS15
a b
a) ON/OFF button
 The Storage, Position, RTK Base and RTK
Rover LEDs shine red, both Power and the
Bluetooth LEDs shine yellow and then are
turned off.
b) Function button

Function button Button combinations
 The “Function” button of GS10/GS14/GS16 has the identical

function to the “Function” button of GS15.
All functions following described assume the
Button
ON/OFF
Function
Press and hold buttons for 1s.
The current almanacs stored on the GNSS instrument are
GS10/GS14/GS16/GS15 is already on. deleted and new almanacs are downloaded. The Position
LED flashes red quickly three times.
Button Function Press and hold buttons for 5s.
Function Press and hold button for <1s. &
The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times. The SD
If the GS10/GS14/GS15 is in: card of the GNSS instrument is formatted. The Memory
Function
 base mode: The GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 switches to LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted.
be in rover mode. Press and hold buttons for 10s.
 rover mode and in static mode: The GS10/GS14/GS15/
The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is formatted.
GS16 switches to be in base mode.
Settings of all installed software will be deleted.
 rover mode and in kinematic mode: The GS10/GS14/
GS15/GS16 switches to be in base mode.
GS10/GS15: All LEDs (except Battery LED and Bluetooth
Press and hold button for 3s. LED) flash red quickly three times. After the formatting the
If the GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 is in: System RAM, the GNSS instrument is turned off.
 base mode and a position is available: The RTK base GS14/GS16: The Storage, RTK Base and RTK Rover LED
LED flashes green for 2 s. The GS10/GS14/GS15/ flash red. The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three
GS16 takes the next available position and updates the times. After the formatting the System RAM, the GNSS
coordinates of the currently stored RTK base position. instrument is turned off.
 base mode and no position is available: The RTK base Press and hold buttons for 15s.
LED flashes yellow for 2 s.
The registry of the GNSS instrument is deleted. Windows
 rover mode: No action.
CE and communication settings will be reset to factory
Press and hold button for 5s. defaults.
If the GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 is in:
 base mode: No action. GS10/GS15: All LEDs (except Battery LED and Bluetooth
 rover mode and configured for a dial-up or Ntrip connec- LED) flash red quickly three times. After deleting the
tion: The RTK rover LED flashes green for 2 s. The registry, the GNSS instrument is turned off.
GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 will connect to the RTK base GS14/GS16: The Storage, RTK Base and RTK Rover LED
station or the Ntrip server configured. flash red. The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three
 rover mode and not configured for a dial-up or Ntrip times. After deleting the registry, the GNSS instrument is
connection: No action. turned off.

6.4 LED Indicators
6.4.1 LED Indicators on GS10/GS15
The GS10/GS15 GNSS instrument has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indi- Description of the LEDs
cate the basic instrument status. IF the is THEN
GS15 a b c d e f green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting.
Bluetooth
purple Bluetooth is connecting.
LED
blue Bluetooth has connected.
off no SD card is inserted or GS10/GS15 is switched off.
green SD card is inserted but no raw data is being logged.
flashing green raw data is being logged.
Storage flashing yellow raw data is being logged but only 10% memory left.
LED flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5% memory left.
red SD card is full, no raw data is being logged.
GS10 ae f no SD card is inserted but GS10/GS15 is configured
fast flashing red
to log raw data.
no satellites are tracked or GS10/GS15 is switched
off
off.
a) Bluetooth LED less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not
Position flashing yellow
b) Storage LED yet available.
c) Position LED LED
yellow a navigated position is available.
b d) Power LEDs
flashing green a code-only position is available.
c e) RTK Base LED
f) RTK Rover LED green a fixed RTK position is available.
d

Description of the LEDs (continued)
IF the is THEN
battery is not connected, flat or the GS10/GS15 is
off
switched off.
Power green power is 40% - 100%.

LED power is 20% - 40%. The remaining time for which
(active yellow enough power is available depends on the type of
battery) survey, the temperature and the age of the battery.
red power is 5% - 20%.
fast flashing red power is low (<5%).
battery is not connected, flat or the GS10/GS15 is
off
Power switched off.
LED flashing green power is 40% - 100%. LED is green for 1 s every 10s.
(passive
battery) flashing yellow power is 20% - 40%. LED is yellow for 1 s every 10s.
flashing red power is less than 20%. LED is red for 1 s every 10s.
GS10/GS15 is in RTK base mode or GS10/GS15 is
off
switched off.
RTK
GS10/GS15 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being
Rover green
received at the interface of the communication device.
LED
GS10/GS15 is in rover mode. RTK data is being
flashing green
received at the interface of the communication device.
GS10/GS15 is in RTK rover mode or GS10/GS15 is
off
switched off.
GS10/GS15 is in base mode. No RTK data is being
RTK
green passed to the RX/TX interface of the communication
Base
device.
LED
GS10/GS15 is in base mode. RTK data is being
flashing green passed to the RX/TX interface of the communication
device.

6.4.2 LED Indicators on GS14 / GS16
The GS14 /GS16 GNSS receivers have Light Emitting Diode indicators. Description of the LEDs
They indicate the basic instrument status. IF the is THEN
GS14 / GS16 Bluetooth green Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting.
a b c d e f LED blue Bluetooth has connected.
no micro SD card is inserted or GS14/GS16 is
off
switched off.
Micro SD card is inserted but no raw data is being
green
logged.
Storage
flashing green raw data is being logged.
LED
flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5% memory left.
Micro SD card is full, no raw data is being logged or
red no micro SD card is inserted but GS14/GS16 is
configured to log raw data.
no satellites are tracked or GS14/GS16 is switched
off
off.
less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not
Position flashing yellow
yet available.
LED
yellow a navigated position is available.
flashing green a code-only position is available.
green a fixed RTK position is available.
a) Bluetooth LED
battery is not connected, flat or GS14/GS16 is
b) Storage LED off
switched off.
c) Power LEDs
Power green power is 20% - 100%.
d) Position LED
LED
e) RTK Base LED power is 5% - 20%. The remaining time for which
(active
f) RTK Rover LED red enough power is available depends on the type of
battery)
survey, the temperature and the age of the battery.
fast flashing red power is low (<5%).

Description of the LEDs (continued)
IF the is THEN
Power battery is not connected, flat or the GS14/GS16 is

off
LED switched off.
(passive flashing green power is 20% - 100%. LED is green for 1 s every 10s.
battery) flashing red power is less than 20%. LED is red for 1 s every 10s.
GS14/GS16 is in RTK base mode or GS14 is
off
switched off.
GS14/GS16 is in rover mode. No RTK data is being
RTK
green received at the interface of the communication
Rover
device.
LED
GS14/GS16 is in rover mode. RTK data is being
flashing green received at the interface of the communication
device.
GS14/GS16 is in RTK rover mode or GS14/GS16 is
off
switched off.
RTK GS14/GS16 is in RTK base mode. No RTK data is
Base green being passed to the interface of the communication
LED device.
GS14/GS16 is in base mode. RTK data is being
flashing green
passed to the interface of the communication device.
 For troubleshooting please see FAQ 02/14 and FAQ 01/16.

6.5 Operation
6.5.1 Install Leica USB Driver
Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Insert the Leica Viva Series DVD or download the driver from the
“myServiceProducts” website.
3. Run the “Setup_Leica_USB_XXbit.exe” to install the drivers necessary
for Leica instruments. Depending on the version (32 bit or 64 bit) of the
operating system on your PC, you have to select between the following
three setup files:
 SetupLeica_USB_32bit.exe
 SetupLeica_USB_64bit.exe
 SetupLeica_USB_64bit_itanium.exe
The setup has to be run only once for all Leica instruments.
4. The “Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica ... drivers” window
appears.
Ensure that all Leica instruments are disconnected from your PC before
you continue.
5. Click “Next>”.
6. The “Ready to Install the Program” window appears.
7. “Installing...”
The drivers will be installed on your PC.
8. The “InstallShield Wizard Completed” window appears.
9. Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.

6.5.2 Connect USB cable to PC for the first time step-by-step
GS10/GS15:
Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Connect the GS instrument via the GEV234 cable or according to the test
setups shown in "Repair Process" chapter 7.
3. Turn on the instrument.
4. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up automatically.
5. Check “Yes, this time only” Next>.
6. Check “Install the software automatically (recommended).” Next>.
The driver for Remote NDIS based LGS GS Device (GS10/GS15) will
be installed.
7. Finish.
8. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up automatically for
a second time.
GS14 / GS16: 9. Check “Yes, this time only” Next>.
10. Check “Install the software automatically (recommended)” Next>.
The driver for LGS GS USB Device (GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16) will be
installed on your PC.

6.5.3 Webserver
Accessing the Webserver via USB cable step-by-step
Description
The Webserver is a web-based tool to view and configure the status of the
GS10/GS14/GS15/GS16 GNSS instruments. Also updating the firmware, settings
 Attention:
It is not possible to communicate with a CS10/CS15/CS20 Field
Controller via Bluetooth when connected to the Webserver!
keys, etc. can be carried out via the Webserver.
The Webserver application is integrated into the firmware and cannot be deleted.
Step Description
1. Start the PC and turn the GS GNSS instrument on.
2. Connect the GS instrument via the GEV234 cable or according to the test
setups shown in "Repair Process" chapter 7.
3. Start the web browser of your PC.
4. Type in http://192.168.254.2 and press enter to access the Webserver of
GS instrument.

7 Repair Process
 "7.1 Test Setup GS10" on page 2

 "7.2 Test Setup GS14/GS16" on page 4
 "7.3 Test Setup GS15" on page 6
 "7.4 Firmware Loading Procedures" on page 8
 "7.5 Basics for repairs" on page 11

 Housing and MMI
 LNA Board
 Radio Module
 Before you start to repair:

Always try to reproduce the customer‘s complaint first!
Repair Process 7-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

7.1 Test Setup GS10
+
+
2x

Pos. Text Recommended Leica Special Tools
Cookie Can Setup,
 Antenna connection
refer to "Cookie Can Setup" in chapter 13 on page 8
770701 AS10
 External L1/L2 antenna
805284 CGA60
 Antenna holder 777906 Antenna Holder
 Multimeter or Amperemeter (current consumption measuring) 520900 Fluke 83V
918254 Test Lead with Banana Plugs, red 0.5m
 Various cables with 4mm banana plugs
918253 Test Lead with Banana Plugs, black 0.5m
777035 STB-01 Service Testbox,
 Service Testbox STB-01
refer to "Service Testbox STB-01 (777035)" in chapter 13 on page 6
 Power supply 12V/3A 918251 Power Supply 30V/6A
 Bluetooth Loopback Box with D-Sub Shorting Plug
778175 D-Sub Shorting Plug
 D-Sub/RS232 cable, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898361 RS232-USB-Adaptercable
 USB-Cable A-B, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898362 USB-Cable A-B 1.8m
 PC with installed SERIS software
667200 GEV141, Antenna Cable - 1.2 m
 Antenna cable, connected from external antenna to antenna port of the instrument
636959 Antenna Cable 2.8m
STC-01, connected from P1 (Testbox) to P1 of the instrument 776547 STC-01
STC-03, connected from P2 (Testbox) to P2 of the instrument 776552 STC-03
 STC-03, connected from P3 (Testbox) to P3 of the instrument 776552 STC-03
STC-04, connected from P4 (Testbox) to PWR of the instrument 776569 STC-04
 Antenna Signal Tester 749448 Antenna Signal Tester
 SD Card 767856 SD Card
 Leica Battery (2x) 793973 GEB222 Battery (2x)

7.2 Test Setup GS14/GS16
+


Cookie Can Setup,
 Multimeter or Amperemeter (current consumption measuring) 520900 Fluke 83V
 Various cables with 4mm banana plugs
 Service Testbox STB-01
 Power supply 12V/3A 918251 Power Supply 30V/6A
 Bluetooth Loopback Box with D-Sub Shorting Plug
 D-Sub/RS232 cable, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898361 RS232-USB-Adaptercable
 USB-Cable A-B, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898362 USB-Cable A-B 1.8m
 PC with installed SERIS software
 Antenna holder 777906 Antenna Holder
 STC-06, connected from P1 (Testbox) to P1 of the instrument 798007 STC-06
 QN/TNC Adapter 767791 QN/TNC Adapter
 Antenna Signal Tester 749448 Antenna Signal Tester
 SIM-Card without PIN
 Micro SD card 795993 Micro SD card
 GEB212 Battery 772806 GEB212 Battery
 For the different radio test setups,

refer to "Radio Test GS14/GS16 - 400MHz (M3-TR4, TR4+)" on page 15 and "Radio Test GS16 - 900MHz (M3-TR9)" on page 17.

7.3 Test Setup GS15
+
+

Cookie Can Setup,
 Multimeter or Amperemeter (current consumption measuring) 520900 Fluke 83V
 Various cables with 4mm banana plugs
 Service Testbox STB-01
 Power supply 12V/3A 918251 Power Supply 30V/6A
 Bluetooth Loopback Box with D-Sub Shorting Plug
 D-Sub/RS232 cable, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898361 RS232-USB-Adaptercable
 USB-Cable A-B, connected from PC to Testbox STB-01 898362 USB-Cable A-B 1.8m
 PC with installed SERIS software
 Antenna holder 777906 Antenna Holder
 STC-01, connected from P1 (Testbox) to P1 of the instrument 776547 STC-01
 STC-02, connected from P2 (Testbox) to P2 of the instrument 776549 STC-02
 QN/TNC Adapter 767791 QN/TNC Adapter
 Antenna Signal Tester 749448 Antenna Signal Tester
 Slot-In Test Dummy 777997 Slot-In Test Dummy
 GEB212 Battery 772806 GEB212 Battery
 SD Card 767856 SD Card

7.4 Firmware Loading Procedures
This subchapter gives an overview about: Firmware Structure
 The different firmware loading procedures.

 Which package is possible to load with which procedure.
Content GS14/16 GS10/15

software.img
software.img
Webserver
Webserver
SERIS
SERIS
Boot/EFI      
WinCE      
Add-on
(SmartWorx)
   
Webserver     
ME    
 In case of complete reset of the instrument more options might

be required, these options can be found in section “Viva”
of the Bootloader Service Manual.

7.4.1 SERIS 7.4.2 Webserver
1. Copy the firmware file into the \System folder of the SD card. 1. Copy the firmware file into the \System folder of the SD card.
2. Insert the SD card and connect the instrument to the PC: 2. Insert the SD card and connect the instrument to the PC:
 GS10, GS15: via STC-01 and Service Testbox STB-01  GS10, GS15: via STC-01 and Service Testbox STB-01
 GS14, GS16: via STC-06 and Service Testbox STB-01  GS14, GS16: via STC-06 and Service Testbox STB-01
3. Switch the instrument on. 3. Switch the instrument on.
4. Start SERIS. 4. Start a web browser and enter address http://192.168.254.2
5. Select “Instrument Software”  “Load Instrument Software”
5. Go to “User”  “Load firmware”
6. Select “ .fw file on GS SD Card (System folder)”

and “ I have read and agree to Leica Geosystems Legal Agreement”
and click on “ Load new firmware”.

7.4.3 software.img 7.4.4 Loading instrument without ME/OEM firmware
Step Description
All firmware loading processes start with the ME/OEM firmware. If the ME/OEM
1. Change the file name of the firmware file to “software.img”. cannot be recognized by the instrument, the updating process interrupts and
2. Copy the file into the \System folder of the SD card. aborts.
3. Insert the SD card.
If the ME/OEM doesn’t communicate with SERIS (readout of ME/OEM failed) the
4. Switch the instrument on. procedure described below can be used to install the firmware package without
 Already installed version will not be updated!

To reload the image anyway switch flag in the Bootloader
“Force image update” to “Yes” and after a restart also already installed
loading the ME/OEM firmware.
Step Description
versions will be replaced, refer to Bootloader Service Manual.
1. Download and decrypt the package
5. One of the two processes mentioned before must be followed “Viva Firmware loading without ME/OEM FW”
(loading firmware again via SERIS or Webserver). from the “myServiceProducts” website (instrument  “Tools”).
2. Copy the “DBG” folder in the root directory of the SD card.
 To avoid firmware mismatches remove the file “software.img”

from the SD card after the loading process is finished!
3.
4.
5.
Copy the firmware file into the \System folder of the SD card.
Insert SD card and switch the instrument on.
Install the firmware package via the Webserver or SERIS.
6. Delete the DBG folder on the SD card.

7.5 Basics for repairs
7.5.1 Key types 7.5.2 License Key
This subchapter gives an overview about the definition of the different key types. With the Auto KeyGen in SERIS, all keys can be downloaded from the SAP
database and set on the instrument automatically.
Key type Description In addition, single keys or external key files can be loaded manually.
Instrument key Instrument key sets the instrument type and the
serial number on the instrument.
Maintenance key Maintenance key sets the expiry date of the software mainte-
nance.
The release date of the firmware must be lower than the
maintenance end date, otherwise it is not possible to load the
firmware.
The release date of the firmware can be found out …

 from the Release Notes of each firmware release.
 on the “myServiceProducts” website:
Release date
Hardware Option Hardware option keys are used to activate the installed
hardware, e.g. Antenna Element.
Software Option Software option keys are used to activate software options,
e.g. Glonass option, Purchase Mode, Position Rate, …

7.5.3 OEM AuthCode
If an exchange/upgrade of the OEM was necessary, a new AuthCode key must be

set on the new OEM. This key is needed to activate the software options of an OEM
(e.g. GPS L2, Glonass, Galileo, 5Hz, High Update Rate, ...).
After loading the OEM AuthCode, the unlocked options must be activated via
Webserver:
Step Description
1. Start a web browser and enter address http://192.168.254.2
2. Go to “Instrument”  “Satellite settings”.
3. Activate all available satellite systems “”.
4. Press “Floppy” symbol to save the changes.

7.5.4 Repair procedure Exchange of Processorboard
Step Activities Description
1. Exchange Replace the defective Processorboard.
Incoming test
2. Adjustment  Connect instrument to SERIS by entering equip-
Step Activities Description ment number manually and press “Set manual”.
1. Customer data For a detailed description how to save customer data,  Follow the workflow “Processor Board
refer to "Instrument Software" in chapter 5 on page 2. Exchange” in SERIS.
2. Test Perform single functional tests manually and try to 3. Load firmware Load the latest available firmware according to the
reproduce customer’s problem. Maintenance End date.
3. Reset Delete customer’s data. 4. Initial Read-out Perform an Initial Read-out to synchronize data with
the SAP database and check if the correct firmware
4. Test Check again if customer’s data were the reason for
versions are loaded on all single parts.
the problem.
5. Test Repeat the earlier failed test steps or run a complete
5. Initial Read-out Perform an Initial Read-out to synchronize data with
Outgoing Test.
6. Reset Delete licenses.
7. Licenses To set all current keys...
 run the Auto KeyGen.
8. Service News / Check if the problem is already mentioned in a
FAQ Service News or FAQ.
9. Test Perform an “Outgoing Test”, if the test result is ...
 Fail, go ahead with the 7.5.4 "Repair procedure".
 Pass, go ahead with the 7.5.7 "Outgoing Test".
 The customer can deactivate single features. It could also be

that various ports needed for the communication with the
Service Software are blocked by internal communication.
Thus it is mandatory to reset customer’s data before testing
any instrument!

Exchange of ME4 Exchange of OEM6 / OEM7
Step Activities Description Step Activities Description
1. Exchange Replace the defective ME4. 1. Initial Read-out Perform an Initial Read-out to check if the correct
2. Load firmware Load the currently installed instrument firmware firmware version is loaded.
again to bring the ME4 to the assigned ME-firm- Depending on the mounted hardware (OEM type)
ware. the instrument firmware must be at least:
OEM615B: FW ≥ 4.60
3. Initial Read-out Perform an Initial Read-out to synchronize data with OEM617B: FW ≥ 5.60
the SAP database. OEM719B: FW ≥ 6.00
4. Tracking Test Perform tracking tests as necessary to check the OEM719BL: FW ≥ 10.50
function of the ME. 2. Exchange Replace the defective OEM6 / OEM7.
3. Load firmware Use SERIS to load the currently installed instrument
firmware again to bring the OEM7 to the assigned
OEM-firmware.
Exchange of Radio Module 4. Initial Read-out Perform an Initial Read-out to synchronize data with
Step Activities Description the SAP database and check if the correct firmware
1. Exchange Replace the defective Radio Module
5. Adjustment  Set new OEM AuthCode via SERIS.
2. Adjustment  Perform “Set Radio Type” in SERIS.
 Start a web browser and enter address
 Perform “Adjust Radio Module” in SERIS
http://192.168.254.2
3. Load firmware Load latest Radio Firmware in SATEL Config  Go to “Instrument”  “Satellite settings”.
Manager.  Activate all available satellite systems.
 Press “Floppy” symbol to save the changes.
4.

Configure radio
Refer to service manual “Radio Devices II,
chapter 4 - SATEL Config Manager”.
Use the SATEL Config Manager to load the local
Service Config File for M3-TR4 to the internal radio.
the SAP database.
6. RadioTest Perform radio tests as necessary.
7. Range test In case of customer complaint, perform an outdoor
test to verify radio range 6. Test Perform tracking tests as necessary to check the
function of the OEM.

7.5.5 Radio Test GS14/GS16 - 400MHz (M3-TR4, TR4+)
Additional Test Setup

Pos. Recommended Leica Special Tools Hint
639964 GAT1 Radio antenna RTK antennas, 330mm,
(400 - 435MHz) attached to:
+ 667243 GAT2 Radio antenna  SLx Testbox 
(435 - 470MHz)  instrument 
adapter, attached between
 566482 SMA/TNC Adapter SLx Testbox and radio
antenna
 99848339 SLR6-1 reference radio connected to SLx Testbox
 772195 SLx Testbox connected to +12V power
connected from SLx Testbox
 898361 RS232-USB-Adaptercable
 to PC
adaptor, attached between
  767791 QN/TNC Adapter
instrument and radio antenna
 To enter the correct calibration values for the radio test in

SERIS, refer to "Radio Calibration Values" in chapter 8 on page 8.


Configuration of SLx Testbox Test Radio
1st switch: Communication needs to be on “RS232” for serial communication. Step Activities Description
2nd switch: Config mode needs to be in “OFF”-Position (respectively “HIGH”).
1. Configure UHF radio  SATEL Config Manager starts automatically
via SERIS
 Satel Service Configuration Files:

Special Satel configuration files for Service only are available for
downloading on the “myServiceProducts” website. Needed for
 Establish the connection between SATEL Config
Manager and the radio inside the instrument.
Baudrate GS14/GS16: 38’400
testing of GS14/GS16 internal UHF Radio via SERIS. Baudrate reference radio SLR5: 19’200
Baudrate reference radio SLR6: 115’200
(must be changed manually to 19’200)
 Save customer settings
 Write local service configurations to the radio
 Check reference radio (firmware, TestConfig)
 Ensure that the latest SATEL firmware is loaded
on both radios
 Close SATEL Config Manager
2. Test UHF radio Run the test according to SERIS instructions.
Schematic test procedure  The reference RTK radio (Transmitter/Trans-

ceiver, e.g. SLR6) needs to be placed about 2m
away from the GS14/GS16 instrument!
3. Reset UHF radio  SATEL Config Manager starts automatically
via SERIS.
Manager and the radio inside the GS14/GS16
instrument.
Baudrate GS14/GS16: 38’400
 Load/write customer settings back to the radio
or
Write end users default configuration file to the
internal radio of the instrument
 Close SATEL Config Manager.

7.5.6 Radio Test GS16 - 900MHz (M3-TR9)
Additional Test Setup

Pos. Recommended Leica Special Tools Hint
782500 GAT18, Radio Antenna attached to GS16 900MHz via
 (824 - 960MHz) QN/TNC Adapter
attached between GAT18 and
 767791 QN/TNC Adapter
GS16 900MHz
 871190 CGR Testbox  connected to PC
 installed onto the
 873783 TR9 Testing tool CGR Testbox
 connected to power
 When connecting the CGR Testbox, make sure to connect the

USB first, before connecting the power supply.
Voltage differentials can be caused and will damage the USB
hub, if this sequence is not followed.
 To enter the correct calibration values for the radio test in

SERIS, refer to "Radio Calibration Values" in chapter 8 on page 8.


Configuration of CGR Testbox and TR9 Testing tool  Test Radio (900MHz)
Step Activities Description Step Activities Description
1. Connection  Install the TR9 Testing tool onto the CGR Testbox. 1. Configure UHF radio  SATEL Config Manager starts automatically
 Connect the CGR Testbox to the computer. via SERIS
 Plug in the power cables.  Establish the connection between SATEL Config
2. Configure  The test config is already loaded by default. Manager and the radio inside the GS16
reference radio  If necessary the configuration file Baudrate GS16: 38’400 bps
(873783 TR9 “TestConfig_TR9_Testbox-19200.cfg” needs to  Save customer settings
testing tool) be loaded. The file is available on the “myService-  Write the local service test configuration
Products” website for downloading. “TestConfig_TR9_GS-iCG.cfg”
 Baudrates reference radio: to the internal radio of the instrument (available
Test config: 19200 bps for downloading on the “myServiceProducts”
Standard config: 115200 bps website.).
 Check reference radio (firmware, TestConfig)
 Ensure that the latest SATEL firmware is loaded
 When connecting the CGR Testbox, make sure to connect the on both radios
USB first, before connecting the power supply.  Close SATEL Config Manager
Voltage differentials can be caused and will damage the USB
2. Test UHF radio Run the test according to SERIS instructions.
hub, if this sequence is not followed.
Schematic of test procedure

 The CGR Testbox with the TR9 Testing Tool
needs to be placed about 2m away from the
GS16 instrument!
3. Reset UHF radio  SATEL Config Manager starts automatically
via SERIS
Manager and the radio inside the GS16
Baudrate GS16: 38’400 bps
 Load/write customer settings back to the radio
or
Write end users default configuration file to the
internal radio of the instrument:
 900MHz_112_AU1.cfg
 900MHz_165_US1.cfg
 Close SATEL Config Manager

7.5.7 Outgoing Test
Step Activities Description

2. Check instrument Check the instrument configuration:
configuration  UHF Radio configurations,
 installed options,
 installed keys,
 applications,
 languages,
 firmware.
3. Test Perform an Outgoing Test and Final read-out.
4. Customer data Restore customer settings (if they were not the
reason for the problem).
5. SERIS Close the service job.
6. Return BuyBack  Fill out the inspection tag accordingly.
modules  Use the eSpareBack process to return the defec-
tive BuyBack modules (97xxxxxx)
 Returning buyback modules is mandatory for

warranty repairs, otherwise the warranty claim
will be declined and no money will be refunded!
 Refer to Service News 12-2020

8 Troubleshooting
 "8.1 Common issues" on page 2

 "8.2 General connection issues" on page 4
 "8.3 No connection to internal phone modem or radio module" on page 5
 "8.4 Identification of GS16 Hardware" on page 9
Troubleshooting 8-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

8.1 Common issues
Fault symptom Instrument Possible reasons Possible solutions
Instrument doesn’t boot up,

GS14 boot-up stucks, no communication
Battery & Power LED are blinking Processorboard cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
GS16 possible
or are solid green
 SIM is PIN-locked (only SIM cards without activated PIN can be
used for testing)
The UMTS test in SERIS fails, error GS14
no access to SIM card  PIN is locked, needs to be unlocked with PUK in another device
message is “Error 3” GS16
 no SIM card inserted
 SIM/SD-IF Board defective
GS14 old Viva SmartWorx firmware,  update Viva SmartWorx firmware
Instrument switches off automatically
GS16 power button of MMI stucks  replace the housing
GS10 (OEM7)
After replacing the OEM less satellites are GS14 Satellite options locked by default The new AuthCode must be downloaded and set to the new OEM,
available GS15 (OEM7) AuthCode refer to "OEM AuthCode" chapter 7 on page 12.
GS16
How to verify a defective Processorboard:
 Connect the antenna to SERIS and run the steps:
Reset - KeyGen - Set AuthCode - Tracking Test
 After the tracking test passed, go to the Webserver and click
"Current status"  "Receiver information".
GS10 Scroll down to "Licensing" and check the values of the first two
GS14 Time and date get lost after options "Purchasing option" and "Use until".
Antenna stops tracking satellites
GS15 switching off the instrument  Switch antenna off and disconnect all power sources (Lemo,
GS16 battery) for some hours.
 Afterwards connect the Lemo again and start the Webserver
(without SERIS).
Check the two options "Purchasing option" and "Use until" again:
 If the values have changed (got lost) the Processorboard is
defective and must be replaced.

Fault symptom Instrument Possible reasons Possible solutions
GS10
Core board stack is blocked due to
Processor Board key can’t be generated in GS14 send the Initial Read-Out to
it is being used in another equip-
KeyGen GS15 service.support@leica-geosystems.com
ment.
GS16
Without valid maintenance-end date:
 Downgrade instrument firmware to SmartWorx Viva 8.0.
 Perform the Final Read-Out to PASS the Outgoing Test.
Measurement Engine PAC values can not
GS10  Upgrade instrument firmware to SmartWorx Viva 9.0.
be read out when SmartWorx Viva 9.0 is SmartWox Viva 9.0 software issue
GS15
installed
With valid maintenance-end date:
 Update to the latest instrument firmware >9.0.
 Perform Final Read-Out.
Connect with Bootloader Menu and check if the following settings
are correct:
 go to menu ‘e) Image options’
 d) Add-on images enabled: enabled
 e) Add-on images jobs: not skipped
GS10
Rover LED off, GS14 Bootloader Add-on image jobs
No connetion to SERIS GS15 skipped, refer to FAQ 02-19
GS16

8.2 General connection issues
In some special cases it is not possible to connect CS Controllers/Tablets with GS Sensors/Antennas.

The table below gives an overview of which GS sensor can be used with which CS controller.
Note the following:

 For compatibility between software versions on the CS and GS, please refer to the individual release notes.
 Information on compatibility is only detailed below when it would not be possible to connect certain CS to GS unless a certain software version is being used.
CS20 CS20 CS35 CS35 CS10 CS15

GS \ CS
Captivate < v2.00 Captivate >= v2.00 Captivate < v2.00 Captivate >= 2.00 (Viva SmartWorx) (Viva SmartWorx)
GS10      
GS14
SNo. <3129000      
GS14
SNo. >=3129000  
GS15      
GS16  

8.3 No connection to internal phone modem or radio module
8.3.1 No connection with SERIS
 The issue is described in detail in Service News 35-2018.
The internal mapping of the modules (phone modem and radio module) is different To let SERIS communicate with the internal modules the mapping must be
between “using mode” and “testing mode”. changes to “testing mode”, for this go to “Adjust” and run the both steps :
 As soon as the user connects a controller with the antenna the modules will be  Set Cellular Mobile type
mapped automatically to “user mode”.  Set Radio Type
 The internal ports needed for the communication with SERIS are blocked then
by the internal communication.


Step Description
8.3.2 No connection with SATEL Config Manager 3. Try to reset the instrument completely via Bootloader Menu,
refer to SML “Bootloader Menu”, chapter 8:
“Reset Viva Instrument via Bootloader completely”.
The read-out of the radio module passed within SERIS but
SATEL Config Manager cannot get access anyway.
Step Description
1. Go to “Adjust” and use the step “Adjust Radio Module” 
(no read-out before port-forwarding to the radio module).
2. Try also all other Baud Rates, not only the mentioned ones in the test
description.

 The internal Baudrate of the Satel radio module was changed, SERIS can’t
8.3.3 Read-Out error in SERIS
communicate any more.

If the read-out of the Radio module brings values “0” for there are three known Change back the internal Baudrate of the Satel radio module,
solutions. refer to Radio Devices II Service Manual,
chapter 4 “Satel Config Manager”..
 An instrument reset was executed before and the adjustment was incomplete
or unsuccessful afterwards.
 Repeat the whole adjustment (set values, load firmware),

refer to "Exchange of Processorboard" chapter 7 on page 13.
 The radio module is corrupt.
 Try to recover the Satel radio module, refer to Radio Devices II

Service Manual, chapter 4 “Satel Config Manager”.

8.3.4 Radio Calibration Values
How to find out the correct COM ports.

Step Description
1. Open the Device Manager and go to Ports.
2. To find out which COM port is the instrument and which is the reference
radio, it is helpful to disconnect the connection one by one and observe
the ports disappearing.
3. Enter the corresponding COM ports into the calibration values in SERIS.

8.4 Identification of GS16 Hardware
8.4.1 Identification of Measurement Engine
ME can be identified according to …

 … SERIS read-out
 … attached label.
ME type ME code
OEM719B DMGY
OEM719BL DNAE
8.4.2 Identification of SATEL radio
SATEL radio can be identified according to …

 … SERIS read-out
 … attached label.
Frequency band
SATEL radio model
[MHz]
M3-TR4 403 … 473
TR4+ 403 … 473
TR9 902 … 928

9 Disassembly & Reassembly GS10
The procedures described in this chapter have to be General tools for disassembly/reassembly:
used for replacing of internal modules of the following
receivers:  Install of self tapping screws: Make
sure to first turn the screws counter-
clockwise, until the screws lock into the


520716 Torque screwdriver “10 … 120Ncm”
 "9.1 GS10 GNSS Receiver" on page 2 existing threads, to avoid possible  712234 Torx insert “T8/50”
wear out of the thread.  740255 Torque screwdriver bit with ball head
 746045 Socket spanner #5.5 reworked
 180256 Side cutter small
 520893 Adapter 6kt to 4kt (1/4”)
 740535 Lemo bit for torque
 Replace the screws and the

washers at every disassembling of
the instrument! Use only the black
 233563 Shellac (50g)
coated screws to install the front

panel of GS10!
 All sealings and sealing surfaces

have to be cleaned with Industrial
spirit.
 Caution:
ESD (Electro Static Discharge). Make
sure your workbench has the neces-
sary precautions against ESD.
Disassembly & Reassembly GS10 9-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

9.1 GS10 GNSS Receiver
Disassembly: Reassembly:

 Remove 1 screw with washer.  Install 1 screw  M3x12 (712984) with

 Remove 6 screws  with washer. washer (732917), torque to 60Ncm.
 Install 6 screws M3x16 (738435) with
washers (732917), torque to 60Ncm.
6x 
 Double-check that the housing
gasket is correctly placed in its
groove of the front plate assembly.
 Apply “233563 Shellac (50g)” to all

screws threads.
 Replace the screws and the

washers at every disassembling of
the instrument!



 Connect flex cable .
 Slide the electronics out of the housing.  Connect Bluetooth cable .
 Disconnect flex cable .  Slide the electronics into the housing.
 Disconnect Bluetooth cable . 
 The contacts of flex cable  have to

face to the viewer!
 Double-check that both O-Rings of the

shock frame are installed!
 Slice cable tie  carefully up.   Install cable tie  to align Bluetooth cable  and
antenna cable  at the shock frame,
tighten it to max 34 N
(level 1 with 937964 Cable Tie Pliers).
 

 Disconnect antenna cable .  Connect antenna cable .

 Disconnect SD card flex .  Connect SD card flex .
 The contacts of the SD card flex 

have to face to the viewer!
  Connect battery cable .

 Disconnect battery cable .
 Connect 5LED flex .
 Disconnect 5LED flex .
 Disconnect 8 flex cables .


Remove 6 screws .
Remove connector board .

 The contacts of the 5LED flex  have
to face upwards!
 Connect 8 flex cables .

 Install 6 screws M2.5x6 (736851) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
  Install connector board .
6x 
8x 

 Remove 4 screws ,  Install 4 screws M3x16 (352722) ,

using screw driver with ball head. torque to 40Ncm,
 Remove shock frame with electronics . using screw driver insert with ball head.
 Apply shellack screw lock to all

screws.
 Install shock frame with electronics .

4x 

2x 
 Remove 6 nuts ,
 Install 6 M3 nuts (161185) ,
using socket spanner 746045.
torque to 60Ncm, using socket spanner 746045.
 Remove shock frame .
 Apply screw lock to all nuts and

double-check that both O-Rings  of
the shock frame are installed.
  Install shock frame .
6x 

3x 
 Disconnect 3 flex cables .  Connect 3 flex cables .

 Remove processor board .  Install processor board .

6x 
 Remove 6 distance holders .  Install 6 distance holders .

 Remove Measurement Engine (ME) .  Install Measurement Engine (ME) .
 Double-check that the O-Ring  of the

reinforcement frame is installed.

 
 Remove housing gasket .  Install housing gasket .

 Remove 4 screws ,
using screw driver with ball head.
 Remove battery chamber .  Double-check that the battery
chamber gasket is correctly placed in
the groove of the battery chamber!
 Install 4 screws M3x12 (712984) ,

4x  torque to 40Ncm,
using screw driver insert with ball head.
 Install battery chamber .
 Apply shellack to the screw to lock all

screws.

 Unlock 3LED flex  by squeezing the flex carefully 
in direction .  Install 3LED flex  by squeezing the flex carefully
 Remove 3LED flex . in direction .
 Remove battery chamber gasket .  Install battery chamber gasket .

 Remove locking washer  and washer .  Install washer  and locking washer  on
 Remove M5 screw fastener , bearing seat  M5 screw fastener .
and bearing seat .  Install bearing seat  on M5 screw fastener .
 Install bearing seat .
  

   
 Remove 2 screws . 4x   Install 2 screws M3x10 (738438)  and

 Remove 4 washers . 4 washers (732917) ,
torque screws to 60Ncm.
2x 

10 Disassembly & Reassembly GS14/GS16
antennas:  Install of self tapping screws: Make


 "10.1 GS14 / GS16" on page 2 existing threads, to avoid possible  742998 Torx Insert “T6/50”
wear out of the thread.  777609 Torx insert “T8/90”
 779262 Torx insert “T10/50”
 The GS14 and GS16 are the same

instruments.
The only difference is as follows:  All sealings and sealing surfaces
Special tools for disassembly/reassembly:
spirit.
 Measurement Engine  777609 Torx insert “T8/70” (for through hole)
 Housing and MMI  804766 Centering tool (2x)
 LNA Board
 Radio Module
 Caution:
Disassembly & Reassembly GS14/GS16 10-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

10.1 GS14 / GS16
 Slide rubber  in direction  over the boarder.  Install rubber .
 Remove battery cover .  Install battery cover .

Orientation of battery sealing:
Bumps of sealing must

be aligned at the battery
contacts.
 Remove 18 screws .
 Remove top cover .
 Install 18 screws 2.5x8 (736851) ,

torque to 40 Ncm.
 Install top cover .
18x  

 Remove housing gasket .

 Double-check that the labeling of the
top cover is faced to the viewer!
 Double-check that the housing gasket

 is correctly placed in the groove of
the top cover !
  Install housing gasket .

 Remove 6 screws .  Install 6 screws 2.5x8 (736851) ,

 Lift board stack  in direction  carefully up. torque to 40 Ncm.
 Push board stack  in reverse direction
of  carefully down.
 6x 

10.1.1 UHF & GSM Variant: Reassembly:
Housing Disassembly/Reassembly
 Align HF cable UHF at cable guide .
Disassembly: 

 
 Disconnect HF cable for external antenna UHF 
from SATEL radio module. 

 Double-check that the HF cable for ext.

UHF antenna is correctly plugged and
laid as shown in picture !
 Connect HF cable for external UHF antenna  to

the SATEL radio module .
 Connect 2 flex cables .

  Connect HF cable GSM antenna and align at
cable guide .

 Disconnect 2 flex cables .
 Disconnect HF cable GSM antenna . 2x 

 Double-check that the HF cable GSM is

correctly plugged and laid behind both
flex cables as shown in picture !



 Remove GSM antenna . torque to 40 Ncm.
 Install GSM antenna .
5x 

 Add WinCE Label  as shown in
picture!
 Release nuts of both connectors &.

 Remove Lemo connector with  Torque nuts of both connectors & to 300Ncm.
washer and dust cap .   Install Lemo connector with washer  and
 Remove QN connector with dust cap .

washer  and dust cap .  Install QN connector with washer  and
 dust cap .
  
 Double-check first that the O-Ring of
both connectors are properly fitted
and dust caps do not get squashed!

10.1.2 GSM only variant: Reassembly:
 Connect 2 flex cables .
Disassembly:

 Disconnect 2 flex cables . 
 Disconnect HF cable GSM antenna . 
2x 
 Double-check that the HF cable GSM

antenna is correctly plugged and laid
behind both flex cables as shown in
picture !
 Connect HF cable GSM antenna and align at

cable guide .
 Install 5 screws 2.5x8 (736851) ,

torque to 40 Ncm.
 Install GSM antenna .
 Remove 5 screws .
 Remove GSM antenna .
5x 
picture!

 Release nut of Lemo connector .   Torque nut of Lemo connector  to 300Ncm.

 Remove Lemo connector with  Install Lemo connector with washer  and

washer  and dust cap . dust cap .


Lemo connector is properly fitted and
dust cap do not get squashed!

10.1.3 GS16 basic UHF & no GSM Variant: Reassembly:
  Align HF cable UHF at cable guide .
Disassembly:

 
 Disconnect HF cable for external antenna UHF 
from SATEL radio module.  
 Double-check that the HF cable for ext.

UHF antenna is correctly plugged and
laid as shown in picture !
 Connect HF cable for external UHF antenna  to

the SATEL radio module .
 Disconnect 2 flex cables .

 Connect 2 flex cables .
2x 



 Remove GSM bracket . torque to 40 Ncm.
 Install GSM bracket .
5x 

picture!
 Release nuts of both connectors &.

 Remove Lemo connector with  Torque nuts of both connectors & to 300Ncm.
washer and dust cap .   Install Lemo connector with washer  and
 Remove QN connector with dust cap .

washer  and dust cap .  Install QN connector with washer  and
 dust cap .
  
both connectors are properly fitted
and dust caps do not get squashed!

10.1.4 Boardstack disassembly/reassembly

 Remove 4 screws .  Install 4 screws T10 M3x6 (756111) ,

 Remove Satel radio module . torque to 40Ncm.
 Install Satel radio module .
4x 
 Connect Satel radio module 

carefully to processor board .
 Disconnect adapter plug .   Connect adapter plug .
 This two steps are needed only for UHF

& GSM variant.  This two steps are needed only for UHF
& GSM variant.

 Remove 2 screws .  Install 2 screws M2.5x8 (751478) ,

 Remove 1 screw  torque to 40Ncm.
(new version of 791896 SIM/SD-IF Board only).  Install 1 screws M2x4 (849814) ,
 Remove SIM / SD-IF board. 2x  torque to 30Ncm
(new version of 791896 SIM/SD-IF Board only).
 Install SIM / SD-IF board .

8x 
 Install 2 screws M2.5x8 (751478) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Remove 2 centering tools .
 Install last 6 screws M2.5x8 (751478) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Install 2 centering tools at position of arrows.

 Remove 8 screws .
 Remove antenna element . 8x 
2x 

 Install antenna element .
 
 Align two arrows of antenna element 

in same direction as the two arrows of
LNA board!
 Double-check that the coaxial

connector is correctly plugged
between antenna element  and
LNA board !

6x 
 Install 6 screws 2.5x8 (751478) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Install down holder ring .
 Install short coaxial connector

 Remove 6 screws . (LNA  Antenna element) .
 Remove down holder ring . Please take care of
 Remove coaxial connector . the orientation:
  The “thicker” white
end of the long
coaxial connector
 must be connected to
the Antenna element.


 Connect long coaxial connector on the lower side
of the LNA board (ME  LNA) .
 Install LNA board .

 Remove LNA board .
 Double-check that the short coaxial

connector short is correctly plugged
between LNA board  and
Measurement Engine (OEM)!

 Install EMC contact spring .

For GS14 with OEM615B the EMC ring is 796474:
 Remove EMC contact spring .
For GS14/GS16 with OEM617B or OEM719B

the EMC ring is 833725:

 Install 12 screws M2.5x8 (751478) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Connect short coaxial connector on the Measure-

ment Engine (ME  LNA) .
 Remove 12 screws . Please take care of the
 Remove Processorboard . orientation:
 Remove coaxial connector .  The “thicker” white end
of the short coaxial
connector must be
connected to the
Measurement Engine.

12x  Install Processorboard .



 Remove 4 screws .  Install 4 screws M3x6 (756111) ,

 Remove Measurement Engine . torque to 40Ncm.
 Install Measurement Engine .
 4x 

10.1.5 Board stack explosion view
99804907
99810981
99810982
99848988
99848990
99848996
99791678 (OEM615B)
99833981 (OEM617B)
99844735 (OEM719B)
796024 (GS14 LNA)

836617 (GS16 LNA)
794577
99791680
796474 (OEM615B 99806084
833725 (OEM617B, OEM719B) 99846513
99855730
756111 (4x)

11 Disassembly & Reassembly GS15
antenna:  Install of self tapping screws: Make


 "11.1 GS15" on page 2 existing threads, to avoid possible  712234 Torx insert “T8/50”
wear out of the thread.  779262 Torx insert “T10/50”
 740255 Torque screwdriver bit with ball head
 746045 Socket spanner #5.5 reworked
 520893 Adapter 6kt to 4kt (1/4”)
 All sealings and sealing surfaces

spirit.
Special tools for disassembly/reassembly:
 777609 Torx insert “T8/70” (for through hole)
 Caution:

11.1 GS15
11.1.1 Distinguishing shielding body versions
Depending of the version of the fitted shielding body, different screws are used.
New version (plastic): Old version (metal):

 Release 4 quarter turn fasteners .  Lock Slot-In cover  by tightening

 Remove Slot-In cover . 4 quarter turn fasteners .
 Install Slot-In cover .

4x 
 Slide rubber  in direction  over the boarder.  Install rubber .



 Install 18 screws 2.5x8 (736851) ,

 Remove 18 screws . torque to 40Ncm.
 Remove cover .  Install cover .
18x  
 Double-check that the labeling of the

top cover is faced to the
viewer / MMI!
 Remove housing gasket .

 Double-check that the housing gasket
is correctly placed in the groove of the
top cover !
 Install housing gasket .


 6x 

 Lift UHF U-Ring  in direction  carefully up. torque to 40Ncm.
 Push UHF U-Ring  in reverse direction
of  down.
 Double-check that the internal

antenna cable and the HF cable 
are correctly plugged!
 Disconnect HF cable .
 Install UHF U-Ring .
 Connect HF cable .


 Disconnect internal antenna cable     Align internal antenna cable 
in direction . at cable guides .
 Remove UHF U-Ring .   Connect internal antenna cable  in reverse
direction of  to the LNA board.


4x 
 Disconnect 3 flex cables .  Connect 3x flex cables .

 Disconnect Bluetooth cable .  Connect Bluetooth cable .
 Remove 4 damping rings .  Install 4 damping rings .
 Remove 4 screws with washer .  Install 4 screws 2.5x6 (744642) with
washer (247866) , torque to 30Ncm.
 On GS15 with old shielding body are

M2.5x6 screws 754136 used!
3x  4x 


 Pull flex cable  carefully out of the ferrite .   Pull flex cable  carefully through ferrite .
 Disconnect SD card flex .  Connect SD card flex .

 Remove board stack .
  The contacts of the SD card flex 

have to face to the viewer!
 Install complete board stack .

11.1.2 Board stack dismantling/reassembly


 Double-check that the antenna
cable is laid in the notch as shown
in picture !
 Disconnect internal antenna cable .

 Connect internal antenna cable .
 Install 6 M3 nuts (219805) ,

4x  torque nuts to 60Ncm,
 Remove 6 M3 nuts  using socket spanner
746045 (refer to Service News 35-2014). 4x  using socket spanner 746045
(refer to Service News 35-2014).
 Remove 6 screws .
 Install 6 screws M3x14 (395252) .
 Remove Measurement Engine (ME) ,
ME holder  and Processorboard .  Install Processorboard , ME holder  and
 Measurement Engine (ME) .

11.1.3 UHF U-Ring dismantling/reassembly Reassembly:
Disassembly:
 Install 8 screws 2.5x6 (744642) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Install antenna element  carefully.
 Align the two arrows  of the antenna element 
 Remove 8 screws . in direction of notch .
 Remove antenna element .

8x 


 Double-check that the coaxial

connector  is correctly plugged
between antenna element  and
LNA board!

 Connect coaxial connector .

 Remove coaxial connector . Please take care of
the orientation:
 The “thicker” white
end of the long
coaxial connector
must be connected to
the antenna element.


8x 

 Remove downholder ring . torque to 40Ncm.
 Remove LNA board .  Align the two arrows  of the LNA board  and
the “peak”  of the downholder ring  in direction
of notch .



 Install LNA board  and downholder ring .
 Remove EMC contact spring .  Align “corner”  of EMC contact spring 

over “corner” .
 Install EMC contact spring .
 

11.1.4 Lower housing dismantling/reassembly Reassembly:
Disassembly:
 Install 3 screws 2.5x6 (744642) ,

torque to 30Ncm.
 Remove 3x screws .
 Remove flex clamp with foam .

3x 

  Install flex clamp with foam .
 The surface of the bottom side of the

flex clamp foam needs to be cleaned
with isopropyl first!
 Pull SD card flex cable  through the slot of the

flex clamp .
 Flap the GND planes  of the

SD card flex  down.
 Lift the GND planes  of the SD card flex  up.  Stick the Bluetooth shielding foil  on.
 Remove Bluetooth shielding foil .  
 The area, which the BT shielding foil

will be sticked on, needs to be cleaned
with isopropyl first!
   Align Bluetooth cable  in line to hole .

 Remove 8 screws .  Install 8 screws M2.5x6 (744642) ,

torque to 40Ncm.

M2.5x6 screws 754136 with washers
247866 used! 8x   On GS15 with old shielding body are
M2.5x6 screws 754136 with washers
247866 used!
3x 
 Install shielding body .

 Lift the shielding body  carefully up.  Pull 3 flex cables , Bluetooth cable  and
 Remove shielding body . SD card flex (with GND planes)  trough the
corresponding slots/holes of the shielding body .


 Remove 4x damping rings with special washer .  Install 4 damping rings (768908) with
special washer (768859) .
4x 
 Insert and remove a Slot-In Test

Dummy 777997 or a GS15 Slot-In
device to double-check the position of
 Disconnect the HF cable of the the Slot-In!
external antenna connector .
 Remove 2x screws ,
using Torx insert 777609 .  Connect the HF cable of the
 Remove D-Sub holder . external antenna connector .
 Install 2 screws 2.5x16 (668840) ,
torque to 40Ncm, using Torx insert 777609 .
 Install D-Sub holder .
 2x  

 Release nuts of the Lemo connectors  and .  Torque nuts  and  to 300Ncm.
 Remove Lemo nut with washer and dust cap .
 Remove Lemo nut with washer and dust cap .
 Double-check that the dust caps do not
get squashed!
 Install Lemo nut with washer and dust cap .

 Install Lemo nut with washer and dust cap .
 
 Connect the HF cable for the UHF antenna .

 Disconnect the HF cable for the UHF antenna .
 Install Slot-In/HF-Switch flex .
 Remove Slot-In/HF-Switch flex .
 
 Connect the HF cable for the

internal GSM antenna .
 Disconnect the HF cable for the 

internal GSM antenna .
 The HF cable for the internal GSM

antenna  has to be laid with a “loop”.
Then, the HF cable for the UHF ant. 
 has to be laid behind this loop.
 Disconnect battery cable .  Connect battery cable .

 Lift the electronics consisting of filter board (with  Slide the electronics consisting of filter board (with
flex cables), Slot-In/HF-Switch flex and flex cables), Slot-In/HF-Switch flex and
Lemo flex cables  carefully out of the Lemo flex cables  carefully into the
lower housing. lower housing.
 Double-check that the O-Rings of the

Lemo connectors are properly fitted!
2x 
 Connect 2 flex cables .

 Disconnect 2 flex cables .

 Connect COM port Lemo flex .

 Connect RCL port Lemo flex .
 Connect Slot-In/HF-Switch flex .

 Disconnect COM port Lemo flex .
 Disconnect RCL port Lemo flex .
 Double-check that the O-Rings of the
Lemo connectors  are properly fitted!
 Disconnect Slot-In/HF-Switch flex .

 
 The O-Ring 822849 has to be

mounted onto the RF-connector,
refer to See Service News 27-2015.
 Release nut of external antenna connector .  Torque nut of external antenna connector 
 Remove external antenna connector to 300Ncm.
with washer and dust cap .  Install external antenna connector
with washer and dust cap .

the external antenna connector is
properly fitted!
 


 To install the Bluetooth cable , pull the cable
 To remove the Bluetooth cable , disconnect the through the ferrite and connect it.
cable and pull it through the ferrite.  Connect flex cable , orientation:
 Disconnect flex cable .
 To remove the HF cable for the UHF antenna ,
pull the cable through the ferrite.
 Remove 4 screws . 
 Remove cable covering plate . 
  To install the HF cable for the UHF antenna , pull

the cable through the ferrite.
4x   Install 4 screws 2.5x6 (744642) ,
torque to 40Ncm.
 Install cable covering plate .

 Remove 2 screws .  Install 2 screws 2.5x6 (744642) ,
 Remove SD card flex . torque to 40Ncm.
 Position pad  of the SD card flex 
over the hole.
 Install SD card flex .
 2x 

12 Spare Parts
This spare parts catalogue covers all parts

of the following receivers and accessories that
are serviceable:
 "12.1 GS10" on page 2

 "12.2 GS14/GS16" on page 5
 "12.3 GS15" on page 13
 "12.4 Slot-In RTK Devices for GS15" on page 20
 "12.5 GNSS Antennas" on page 21
 The GS14 and GS16 are the same instru-

ment. The only difference is as follows:
 Housing and MMI
 LNA Board
 Radio Module
Spare Parts 12-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

12.1 GS10
99979270 Processorboard GS 99842317 ME4 Rev. 4 (ref. BDU) 768535 3LED Flex
(ref. board index D) for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v5.70
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v10.00, 99815666 ME4 Rev. 3 (ref. BDU)
upwards compatible to all newer Viva for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v5.05
SmartWorx firmware versions 99766700 ME4 Rev. 2.1 (or lower) (ref. BDU)
99878956 Processorboard GS for all Viva SmartWorx firmware versions
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v6.00,
upwards compatible to all newer Viva
SmartWorx firmware versions
769338 MMI Flex cable 12 Pin
778172 Flex cable 22 Pin, folded

99963759 OEM729R (ref. 836618 - BMGZ)
Rev ≥ 1.10
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v10.65
99844725 OEM729R (ref. BMGZ)
Rev < 1.10
776551 Connector board

778173 Flex cable 40 Pin, folded

777171 Front panel GS10 768516 Shock frame GS10 768507 Battery chamber GS10 cpl.
738534 O-Ring
777143 Housing GS10 complete (ME4)

866741 Housing GS10 complete (OEM7)
737400 TNC Dust cap
773135 Reinforcement frame GS10
738534 O-Ring
739545 Retaining spring cpl.
732863 Housing gasket

736854 Gasket battery chamber

739546 Battery compartment lock complete 249380 Cable tie 736851 Screw T8 2.5x8
for connector board
738438 Screw M3x10

for retaining spring
316302 Screw M3x12

for battery chamber
819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence
712984 Screw M3x12
773343 Win. Embedded CE 6.0 Core licence
for front panel
738435 Screw M3x16

732823 Rubber feet backside for front panel
352722 Screw M3x16

for shock frame
776550 Type Label GS10

961647 Label Protection Foil 41 x 41 mm
732824 Rubber feet left

732917 Washer
for front panel and hook
161185 M3 nut
for board stack
768519 Distance holder 6.25/5.5/3

732825 Rubber feet right
233563 Shellac (50g)

12.2 GS14/GS16
804803 Housing GS14 UHF & GSM cpl. 847017 Housing Basic / GS16 UHF & GSM cpl. 99804907 Processor board tested GS14
incl. Lemo connector incl. Lemo connector 2G (BGS2-W)
793467 SIM/SD card cover GS14 842568 SIM/SD card cover GS16 while stock lasts
847208 Battery cover gasket 847208 Battery cover gasket 99810981 Processor board tested GS14
3.75G (PHS8P)
99810982 Processor board tested GS14
3.75G USA/CAN (PXS8)

3.75G (PHS8P)
3.75G USA/CAN (PXS8)
Hole to install QN connector Hole to install QN connector 3.75G Japan (PHS8-J)
no mobile modem
797873 Housing GS14 GSM only cpl. 847018 Housing GS16 Basic / GSM only cpl.
incl. Lemo connector incl. Lemo connector
793467 SIM/SD card cover GS14 842568 SIM/SD card cover GS16
847208 Battery cover gasket 847208 Battery cover gasket
NO Hole
NO Hole

99963758 OEM719BL (ref. 937128 - DNAE) 949190 SATEL TR4+ 791896 SIM/SD-IF Board
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v10.65 TR4+ (Rx/Tx), for GS16 revised version with 3 holes
99844735 OEM719B (ref. DMGY) HM Rev. 3.4: Viva SmartWorx ≥ v10.55 873527 SD-IF board
99833981 OEM617B (ref. BMEX) HW Rev. 1.x: Viva SmartWorx ≥ v10.50 no SIM bracket
99791678 OEM615B (ref. BMAV) 99855730 SATEL M3-TR9
M3-TR9 (Rx/Tx), for GS16 900MHz
HM Rev. 3.4: Viva SmartWorx ≥ v10.65
HW Rev. 1.x: Viva SmartWorx ≥ v6.00
M3-TR4 (Rx/Tx) for GS16
791518 Boardstack frame

revised version with 3 holes for
791896 SIM/SD-IF Board
M3-TR3 (Rx/Tx), for GS14
M3-R3 (Rx only), for GS14

766935 Antenna element 793781 Hold down ring GS14 / GS16 833725 EMC contact spring GS14 / GS16
(OEM617B, OEM719B)
836617 LNA board 796474 EMC contact spring GS14 (OEM615B) 804651 GSM Antenna cpl.

810418 Coaxial connector 13.5mm 739037 Washer for Lemo connector red 793467 SIM/SD card cover GS14 (green)
Antenna element to LNA 842568 SIM/SD card cover GS16 (grey)
945658 SD card cover GS16 (grey)
no SIM icon
794575 Coaxial connector 10.3mm 791898 HF Cable external antenna (UFL-QN),

LNA to OEM incl. nut
774006 Washer for QN connector 791982 Battery cover GS14 (green)

794577 Radio connector 20 pin
842180 Battery cover GS16 (grey)
771136 Swiss Technology label
732843 Dust cap Lemo GS14 / GS16 773958 Dust cap QN connector

791848 Top Cover GS14 840729 Top Cover GS16 791508 Housing gasket
only for OEM615B only for OEM719B
847208 Battery cover gasket
841032 Top Cover GS14

only for OEM617B and OEM719B 791917 Protection rubber
804653 GSM bracket

819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence 804804 GS14 Type Label - 2G & 2G+UHF 812555 GS14 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF (US/CA)
773343 Win. Embedded CE 6.0 Core licence
812553 GS14 Type Label - 3.75G 925482 GS14 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF (JP)
771136 Swiss Technology label
812554 GS14 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF 961649 Label Protection Foil 41 x 21 mm

897315 GS16 Type Label - no GSM 848526 GS16 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF 848527 GS16 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF (US/CA)
SATEL M3-TR4 SATEL M3-TR4
952370 GS16 Type Label - no GSM+UHF 925476 GS16 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF900 848528 GS16 Type Label - 3.75G+UHF (JP)
SATEL TR4+ SATEL TR9 SATEL M3-TR4
848525 GS16 Type Label - 3.75G 961649 Label Protection Foil 41 x 21 mm

736851 Screw T8 2.5x8
for Top cover, Boardstack assembly,
GSM antenna
849814 Screw T6 M2x4

for updated SIM/SD-IF Board
751478 Screw T8 M2.5x8

for Antenna element, LNA board,
Processorboard and SIM/SD-IF Board
756111 Screw T10 M3x6

for Satel UHF radio

12.3 GS15
99979270 Processorboard GS 99842317 ME4 Rev. 4 (ref. BDU) 764886 Filter board GS15 assembled
(ref. SNo board index D) for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v5.70
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v10.00, 99815666 ME4 Rev. 3 (ref. BDU)
upwards compatible to all newer Viva for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v5.05
SmartWorx firmware versions 99766700 ME4 Rev. 2.1 (or lower) (ref. BDU)
99878956 Processorboard GS for all Viva SmartWorx firmware versions
for Viva SmartWorx firmware ≥ v6.00,
upwards compatible to all newer Viva
SmartWorx firmware versions
777889 Slot-In/HF-Switch Flex

with folded flex cable
764888 SD card Flex GS15 assembled

99963759 OEM729R (ref. 836618 - BMGZ)
Rev ≥ 1.10
99844725 OEM729R (ref. BMGZ)
Rev < 1.10

766935 Antenna element GS15 773824 EMC contact spring GS15 777891 Flex cable 40 pin, folded
777892 Flex cable 22 pin, folded

774920 UHF U-Ring cpl.
766936 LNA board GS15 (ME4)

836619 LNA board GS15 (OEM7)
810418 Coaxial connector 13.5mm

Antenna element to LNA 771443 Flex cable 12 pin

766294 Lemo flex assembly RCL Port 767158 HF Cable for external antenna 767046 Internal Antenna cable (LNA-ME)
766295 Lemo flex assembly COM Port (MMCX-QN)
732843 Dust cap LEMO 770812 Bluetooth antenna cable (MHF)
773958 Dust cap QN connector
739038 Washer for LEMO connector
764436 HF Cable (MHF-MMCX)
739037 Washer for LEMO connector red 774006 Washer for QN connector

774916 Housing GS15 cpl. 769569 Top cover GS15 (ME4) 770458 Cable covering plate GS15
incl. battery cover gasket & Swiss Tech-
nology, BT label
without FCC / type labels
769370 Battery cover GS15 cpl. (grey)

840927 Battery cover GS15plus cpl. (green)
840726 Top cover GS15 (OEM7)
769361 Protection rubber GS15
770630 Slot-In Cover GS15 cpl.

769032 Locking screw
769045 Pressure spring

822849 O-Ring for RF Connector 773745 Hold down ring GS15 774921 Shielding body GS15 cpl. (new style)
refer to Service News 27-2015
767203 Housing gasket GS15  When changing from the old style
shielding body to the new style body,
order also the respective screws!
767157 D-Sub holder GS15
764901 ME Holder (GS15-ME4)

847287 ME Holder (GS15-OEM7)
773922 Flex clamp GS15

774774 Foam for GS15 flex clamp
769037 Gasket for GS15 Slot-In cover

773837 Ferrite core large 768908 Damping ring 774052 Bluetooth shielding foil
773836 Ferrite core small 65x19 mm
773821 Ferrite clamp long

768859 Special washer GS15
773822 Ferrite clamp short
773778 Bluetooth label GS15
776263 Ferrite for flat cables

776124 Ferrite tape 773779 Swiss Technology label GS15

819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence 793821 FCC label GS15 757346 Screw T8 2.5x5
773343 Win. Embedded CE 6.0 Core licence for flex clamp (old)
744642 Screw T8 2.5x6

for board stack installation, flex clamp,
antenna element
754136 Screw T8 2.5x6

for cable covering plate, board stack
755986 Small type label GS15
installation (old)
18x6 mm
781468 Screw T8 2.5x6
776293 Type label GS15
for shielding body installation
736851 Screw T8 2.5x8

for top cover, U-ring
668840 Screw T8 2.5x16

for D-Sub holder
961649 Label Protection Foil 41 x 21 mm 395252 Screw M3x14

for board stack
219805 M3 nut
for board stack
247866 Washer 2.7x6.0x0.5

12.4 Slot-In RTK Devices for GS15
99848337 SLR6, Satelline M3-TR4, 403-473 MHz 99848339 SLR6-1, Satelline M3-TR4, 403-473 MHz
(assembled with Slot-In Cover cpl.) (without Slot-In Cover)
770630 Slot-In Cover cpl.
769038 Mounting Bracket

SLx Device
757349 Screw M3x8 (2x),

torque to 80Ncm
769032 Locking screw (4x)

769045 Pressure spring (4x)
759255 SIM-Card insertion
 More details of testing and repairing Slot-In Devices (SLR-

Radios) can be found in the “Radio Devices II” Service Manual.

12.5 GNSS Antennas
99770701 AS10, triple frequency GNSS antenna 892427 AS11, multi frequency GNSS antenna
876925 Protection rubber AS05-10 (green) 887767 Protection rubber AS11 (black)

99773758 AR10, GNSS Reference Station Antenna 99795282 AR25, GNSS choke-ring antenna Revision 4.0
99882204 AR10, GNSS Reference Station Antenna 717348 Adaptor, Coax N Plug-TNC Jack
783632 Screw AR25, M6x16
Rev 4.0
99794207 AR20, GNSS Reference Station C.R. Antenna

99805139 AR20, GNSS Reference Station C.R. Antenna incl. calibration
99882206 AR20, GNSS Reference Antenna 40dB
717348 Adaptor, Coax N Plug-TNC Jack
925489 Screw AR20 Radome
 All AR20 on stock are without radome!

13 Special Tools
777035 Service Testbox STB-01 776547 STC-01 776569 STC-04

needed for GS10 and GS15 needed for GS10
776549 STC-02 798007 STC-06

needed for GS15 needed for GS14 and GS16
776552 STC-03
918251 Power Supply 30V / 6A needed for GS10
Special Tools 13-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

918254 Test Lead with Banana Plugs 898362 USB-Cable A-B 1.8m 780743 Bluetooth Loop back Box
red 0.5m for 777035 Service Testbox including 778175 D-Sub Shorting Plug
916589 Test Lead with Banana Plugs including 870967 Null-Modem-Cable
red 1.0m
918253 Test Lead with Banana Plugs 898361 RS232-USB-Adaptercable

black 0.5m for 777035 Service Testbox STB-01
916603 Test Lead with Banana Plugs and SLx Radio Testbox
black 1.0m

777997 Slot-In Test Dummy 772195 SLx Radio Testbox 871190 CGR Testbox
only for GS16 with 900MHz radio
767791 QN/TNC Adapter 566482 SMA/TNC Adapter (pos./neg.)

873783 TR9 Testing Tool
749448 Antenna Signal Tester 639964 GAT1, Radio Antenna (400 - 435MHz)
667243 GAT2, Radio Antenna (435 - 470MHz)
782500 GAT18, Radio Antenna (824 - 960MHz)


767856 SD Card 1GB 804766 Centering tool 740255 Torque screwdriver bit
for GS14 Antenna element with ball head 2.5mm
795993 MicroSD Card 1GB 742998 Torx Insert “T6/50”

777609 Torx insert “T8/90”
779262 Torx insert “T10/50”
 Order 2 pieces!
740535 Lemo bit for torque screwdriver 866478 Cable Extraction tool 520893 Adapter 6kt to 4kt (1/4")

746045 Socket spanner #5.5 reworked 520716 Torque screwdriver “10 … 120Ncm” 937964 Cable Tie Pliers
(Service News 35-2014) 520717 Torque screwdriver “100 … 600Ncm” 937965 Knife for Cable Tie Pliers
714353 Connecting Piece 3/8” - 1/4”
777906 Antenna Holder

including 898725 Washer Rubber
233563 Screw lock shellac (non liquid)
898667 Bihexagonal Socket Wrench 16mm

 Add industrial spirit to liquidize the
shellac dry flakes! Define the mixture
ratio for your preferred viscosity.
 To order screw lock shellac liquid

(233563) please contact:
APM Technica AG
E-Mail: info@apm-technica.com

13.1 Service Testbox STB-01 (777035)
6x 
Load Signal
Connector
Test Indicator
PWR
 
Standard Connector Slot-In
4/6V
+12V
-12V
12V
 Load 12V 4/6V
_ Test
current consumption
“0” “1”
DTR Switch
PWR Switch 3x  
 + PWR1 PWR2
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5


The universal multi-purpose STB-01 Testbox provides following features: The STB-01 Testbox is equipped with following test ports to interface the
different instruments:
 PWR switch  to shift the power supply between PWR1and PWR2 on  The three standard ports P1, P2 and P3  provide the mainly needed function-
instruments with a PWR port (e.g. GS10). alities such as USB 2.0 “High speed” (over an internal USB hub), RS232,
 Current measuring port . GPIO test interface, etc. inclusive a 12V load test.
 Indicators for the 12V and 4/6V load tests . When the green LED shines the  The PWR port  is especially designed for testing the PWR port of the
load test passed. Viva GNSS sensors (e.g. GS10) and provides among others the switchable
 Signal indicators , not needed yet. The two LEDs can indicate signals up to PWR1/PWR2 power output.
12V and down to -12V. When the orange LED shines the test passed.  Slot-In port , not needed yet.
 DTR switch  to shift the DTR signal of the RS232 interface manually between  Each port has an 12V load test (Slot-In port: 4/6V and 12V) which can be
HIGH and LOW. released by pressing the corresponding button .

Power Supply
_
 + USB
RS232


 V_var in
The STB-01 test box has following connections:
 Connections for the power supply (12 - 16 VDC max.) .

 9 pin D-Sub plug  for the connection to the COM port of a PC
(uncrossed cable required).
 USB connector , type B.
 DC jack  for connecting a customary AC/DC adapter, not needed yet.
 The ampere meter (or multimeter) can be connected directly to

the current measuring port . The measuring range of the
ampere meter needs to be verified first as the measured
current could be > 1.5 A (e.g. load test)!
Also the current limitation of the power supply needs to be
turned off!

13.2 Cookie Can Setup

14 Upgrades
The chapter gives an overview about:
 "14.1 Upgrade Kits ME4 to OEM7" on page 2

 "14.2 Upgrade Kits “Unlimited Instruments”" on page 4
 Caution:
ESD (Electro Static Discharge). Make sure your workbench has the
necessary precautions against ESD.
Upgrades 14-1 SML GS10-GS14-GS15-GS16 - 12/2022

14.1 Upgrade Kits ME4 to OEM7
This chapter covers the following GNSS receiver upgrade kits: 14.1.1 Upgrade Kit content
 99841798 - GUS106 Upgrade Kit GS10 OEM7xx
99841798 - GUS106 Upgrade Kit GS10 OEM7xx
The upgrade process for all instruments is the same.
 1x 99963759 OEM729R (ref.836618 - BMGZ)
For “unlimited” instruments please see next chapter.
 1x 866741 Housing GS10 complete (OEM7)
 1x 732863 Housing sealing
 The upgrade includes a Maintenance End license (01.12.2017)

if customer’s Maintenance End license does not allow to load
at least Viva SmartWorx firmware v10.65.



1x
1x
6x
736854 Gasket battery chamber
249380 Cable Tie
738435 Screw M3x16 (for front panel)
 1x 712984 Screw M3x12 (for front panel)
 7x 732917 Washer
 1x 99844735 OEM719B (ref. DMGY)

 1x 791508 GS14 Sealing housing
 18x 751478 Screws M2.5x8 (for housing)
 1x 833725 EMC-Ring
 1x 99963759 OEM729R (ref.836618 - BMGZ)

 1x 767203 Housing Gasket GS15
 1x 847287 ME Holder Version A
 1x 840726 Top cover GS15 (OEM7)
 1x 836619 LNA board GS15 (OEM7)

14.1.2 Upgrade process
Step Activities Description 

1. Incoming Test Perform an Outgoing Test (and repair the instrument
first). 
2. Adjustment Connect unit to SERIS and go to “Adjust” .
 Clear System (“Delete Licenses”) 
 Licenses Key: “Auto KeyGen” (to get the new
Maintenance End key including in the Upgrade Kit)
3. Software Loading Load Viva SmartWorx firmware >= v10.65.
 Before upgrading any hardware the unit must at

least have Viva SmartWorx firmware >= 10.65
loaded, otherwise the upgrade will fail!
4. Replace ME Disassemble instrument and replace the current ME
with the new OEM7 measurement engine. Reas- 
semble the instrument again afterwards.
5.

Adjustment
Replace the screws and the washers at every
disassembly of the instrument.
Connect unit to SERIS and go to “Adjust” . 
 Clear System (“Delete Licenses”) 
 Licenses Key: “Auto KeyGen” 
 Code: “Set OEM AuthCode keys automatically” 
6. Load firmware Load the currently installed instrument firmware again
to bring the OEM7 to the assigned firmware.
7. Unlock satellite Unlock the satellite systems via Webserver, refer to
systems "OEM AuthCode" chapter 7 on page 12.
8. Tracking Test Perform tracking tests as necessary to check the
function of the new OEM7.
9. Outgoing Test Perform an Outgoing Test and Final Read-out.

14.2 Upgrade Kits “Unlimited Instruments”
The “Unlimited Upgrade Packages” are no longer available.

For more information see Service News 44-2022.

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Status: Edition: 12/2009 Last Revision: 12/2021

Section Replace / add Changes on Reason for Revision

-- title sheet -- revision table, revision date

2 whole section 2-1 website updated

3 whole section 3-1 website updated

5-1, 5-2 5-1 website updated, screenshots re-newed

6 6-17, 6-18 6-18 website updated

page removed (old content about firmware-packages removed)

7-5 book hint added

8-3, 8-4 minor text optimizations, table layout optimized

8 whole section 8-8 new subchapter added "Radio Calibration Values"

8-9 table layout optimized

10 10-13, 10-14 10-14 quantity of screws  corrected (6x)

12-2 Processorboards, MEs and cables re-arranged and re-named,

12-4 "736851 Screw T8 2.5x8" naming corrected, "197866 Shellac fluid"

12-6 99963758 added, 844735 updated, 949188 removed, 855730

12-13 Processorboards and MEs re-arranged and renamed, various

12-17 ME Holder: naming optimized

12-19 label "819280 Win. Embedded Compact 7 licence" added, screws

13-7, 13-8 13-8 new Cookie-Can setup

14-2 Upgrade Kit content corrected, "parts to be returned" removed,

Page 2/2 Revisions.docx

STP-01 Service Test PC 973515

973515 STP-01 Service Test PC

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

 926054 AC Power cable C5 / Type B: US/CAN

Service For assistance with any service-related issues please contact:

SN4022 - STP-01 Service Test PC 973515_en 2/2

GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

SN4422 - GS Unlimited Upgrade Packages_en.docx 2/2

eSpareBack process stopped for ME4 and OEM6

ME4 OEM628 OEM615, OEM617

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

Affected Article Numbers Measurement Engine Type

New variants of Measurement Engine OEM719 and OEM729

Introduction Because of supply chain issues on electronic components new variants of

New Spare Parts 99963757 OEM719L (937127) BNAD

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

Minimum Instrument Minimum

SN1822 - New variants of Measurement Engine OEM719 and OEM729_en2/2

New variant of SATEL radio M3-TR9 (900MHz)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/2 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

SN0622 - New variant of SATEL radio M3-TR9 (900MHz)_en 2/2

New variant of SATEL radio TR4+

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

E-mail: service.support@leica-geosystems.com 1/3 http://service.leica-geosystems.com

Instrument Minimum instrument TR4+ hardware SATEL

SN3421 - New variant of SATEL radio TR4+_en 2/3