SmartFix

Following a multi-tiered upgrade of the SmartFIX system, we are excited to offer the only GNSS Network-RTK service in the country, including coverage for the majority of the North and South Islands. The changes we have made include;

• Full upgrade of our Reference Station software
• The SmartFIX website

These changes significantly enhance SmartFIX and demonstrate Global Survey’s commitment to the network and to our growing user group. You will see enhanced coverage both from single sites and for networked regions, improved reliability and security, and greater uptime through the full integration of Glonass data streams.

No More PPM errors…Network RTK eliminates the distance-dependent errors that plague conventional internet base stations. Traditionally, every km from the base adds another 1mm to the rover position error. Network RTK gives you consistent RTK accuracy throughout the network.

No radio coverage restrictions…Traditional GNSS ties you to your base station and limits your effective range to the range of your radios, even if your gear could be operating 50km away. With SmartFIX, if you can get online and are in the network area, you can achieve cm-level accuracy.

SmartFIX is manufacturer-independent… Through Leica’s strong support of industry standards for correction messages, equipment from any GPS supplier can operate within the network.

SmartFIX will be expanding further in coming weeks, so contact us at info@smartfix.co.nz to get a KML showing the network in Google Earth, get on our mailing list and keep up to date with exactly what’s happening with the future of GNSS positioning.

Viva TS12 Robotic

The cost-effective system provides everything needed for efficient daily surveying in one powerful package comprising the Leica Viva TS12 Total Station, the Leica Viva CS10 Controller and the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva Onboard Software.

Leica Viva TS12 Robotic Total Station

Leica Viva TS12 uses years of experience to optimally find, lock and measure points to prisms with a single key press. With the unique PowerSearch sensor any prism type is found within seconds regardless of the location. The Leica Viva TS12 PinPoint EDM delivers the optimal balance of range, accuracy, reliability, beam visibility, laser dot size and measurement time.

Leica Viva CS10 Radio Field Controller

The ergonomic and light weight Leica CS10 radio field controller with the fully integrated intenna technology offers a long range, secure and fast wireless connectivity to the Leica Viva TS12. With the precise Leica GRZ4 360° prism and a light weight pole users profit from a comfortable to carry solution for a full working day.

Leica SmartWorx Viva LT for Simplicity in the Field

SmartWorx Viva LT is designed with simplicity in mind using clear graphics, logical menu structures, non-technical terminology and simplified workflows. The onboard software allows users to productively complete their surveying tasks within a minimum of time.

Leica Viva TS12 Performance Robotic Package provides everything that’s needed for efficient daily surveying in one powerful package.

Leica Viva TS15 – Robotic Imaging Total Station

Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce its new robotic Imaging Total Station, the Leica Viva TS15. This state-of-the-art total station provides advanced imaging functionality combined with dynamic tracking capabilities for one-person surveying. Furthermore, Leica Viva TS15 features the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software.

The Leica Viva TS15 adds a high-resolution camera to further enhance total station productivity. Traditional robotic operation is significantly improved with imaging features through Image Assisted Surveying and Documentation.

Image Assisted Surveying and Documentation

Thanks to live streaming of the total station view on the robotic controller, remote points can be easily measured with the new tap, turn & measure functionality without returning to the total station. With the new Image Capture functionality users can take high-resolution images of the surveying scene or even capture any screen shown on the display at the push of a button. The exact photo documentation of site conditions helps to further optimize productivity and to minimize paper field-notes and avoid costly re-visits.

Sketch Tool

Any new or captured image can be enhanced through sketching with any color, line style and width to uniquely transfer valuable information. Users will benefit from never again loosing their field-notes or struggling with drawing on wet paper.
Linking of Images

After capturing and sketching, the annotated images can be linked to any object of interest (point, line, area) or simply stored with a time stamp. Users can now exactly assign their images and archive them together with measurement data.

Grid scanning

The Leica TS15 now includes new grid scanning functionality. It is now easily possible to graphically define an area to be scanned on the total station view shown on the display. The total station will then rapidly scan the object to measure a true grid with survey accuracy.

Leica SmartWorx Viva Onboard Software

The Leica Viva TS15 incorporates Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software to fully harmonize Leica Viva CS10 and CS15 controllers and the Viva TS15 total station on one easy-to-use productive software platform. Leica SmartWorx Viva provides a wide range of applications.

Leica Viva TS15 models and functionalities

The Leica Viva TS15 models offer angle measurements of 1”, 2”, 3”, and 5” with quadruple axis compensation. In prism mode a distance of 3’500m is achieved with an accuracy of 1mm+1.5ppm on a single prism in standard measuring mode. On all surfaces users can measure up to 1’000 m and more with an accuracy of 2mm + 2ppm.

Users can add full GNSS functionality to the Leica Viva TS15 total station to further improve productivity. The TS15 can be used as a Leica SmartStation for TPS setup without the need of control points, traverses, and resections, or as a Leica SmartPole to save time with setup ‘On-the-fly’ and measure parallel with TPS and GNSS for double productivity.

 

Any new or captured image can be enhanced through sketching with any color, line style and width to uniquely transfer valuable information.
Leica Viva TS15 provides advanced imaging functionality combined with dynamic tracking capabilities for one-person surveying. Thanks to live streaming of the total station view on the robotic controller, remote points can be easily measured with the new tap, turn & measure functionality without returning to the total station.

Foe More info email info@globalsurvey.co.nz or visit
http://www.globalsurvey.co.nz/

Leica Viva GS08 and Leica Viva GS12 GNSS SmartAntennas

We are pleased to announce two new members of the Leica Viva GNSS family – the Leica Viva GS08 and the Leica Viva GS12 GNSS receivers. The Leica Viva GS08 has been designed to create an ideal RTK network rover. The Leica Viva GS12 is a lightweight receiver that ergonomically combines GNSS and TPS as an integrated ‘All-on-the Pole’ system for productive one-person surveying. Additionally, we announce the new Leica Viva CS10 3.5G and CS15 3.5G field controllers. Both field controllers have a fully integrated high-speed 3.5G modem for connection to RTK reference networks and allow mobile broadband internet connectivity for field-to-office data transfer. Together with these new field controllers, the GS08 and GS12 provide two new GNSS measurement solutions, the Leica Viva NetRover and Leica Viva SmartPole.

Leica Viva NetRover – Turn-on & Measure The new Leica Viva NetRover consists of a GS08 GNSS receiver and a CS10 3.5G field controller, to create an easy to use, all-in-one GNSS network solution. The Leica Viva NetRover is optimized for RTK network use and integrates the latest technology from Leica Geosystems. All components work seamlessly together, creating a lightweight and cable-free network rover.

Leica Viva SmartPole – Complete Freedom of ChoiceThe Leica Viva SmartPole provides a complete measurement solution, combining GNSS and TPS. When used with the GS12 GNSS receiver, the Leica Viva SmartPole provides ultimate ergonomics with lightest weight. The Leica Viva SmartPole can also be used with the well known Leica Viva GS15 GNSS receiver, providing additional functionality and flexibility.

Leica Viva CS10 and CS15 field controllers – now with fully integrated 3.5G modem The Viva field controllers now include the option for a 3.5G broadband modem for high-speed connection to RTK reference networks, the internet and the office. In addition to 3.5G, the new field controllers can also include Bluetooth, WLAN and TPS radio for further connectivity. With the unique intenna technology, antennas cannot be forgotten, broken or lost. The new Leica Viva field controllers supplement perfectly the Leica Viva NetRover, the Leica Viva SmartPole solutions and robotic total station.

For more info email info@globalsurey.co.nz or visit our web site www.globalsurvey.co.nz

Precise 3D Dozer Grading Solution

Leica presents SP Technology – The fastest, most precise dozer grading solution

One small step to install, one giant leap for the contractors’ productivity. Leica releases its brand new technology for bulldozers revolutionizing the way contractors move dirt and fine-grade. The innovative SP technology opens new opportunities for dozers, combining ease-of-use, unrivalled flexibility, and the highest precision at the fastest speeds available in the market. Contractors can now boost their productivity and performance even more while benefiting from new ways to use existing equipment.

Bringing faster results SP technology provides improved hydraulic control that allows faster grading with outstanding smoothness and precision at high speeds, dramatically increasing machine utilization and productivity. Bulldozers can now take on even more fine grading jobs, completing work with less heavy equipment on site and helping contractors to finish their projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

High precision attainable at higher speeds
By using inertial guidance with the most responsive hydraulic control on the market, GPS performance is significantly enhanced. Machines equipped with SP technology reduce the need for rework and increase machine uptime during poor GPS/GLONASS coverage or temporary interruptions of correction signals. This allows for consistent and precise grading even under the most difficult conditions.

Increased value of existing hardware
SP technology is an available upgrade or option to the Leica PowerGrade platform. Along with the unique PowerSnap concept, which allows easy and quick exchange of machine control panels, customers have unrivaled flexibility and speed. Contractors can simply upgrade from the 2D panel to a 3D panel as the job demands or easily move panels between sites rather than losing time and money transporting machines. The cable-free snap-on/snap-off system is easy and convenient for operators, helping them work more efficiently, and now with SP technology this work is faster than ever before starting with the very first inch.

No learning curve
All dozers equipped with Leica PowerGrade and GPS can be easily updated to get the full benefit of the unique SP technology. No additional complexity is added compared to a regular control system in regards to installation or operator usage. A simple sensor swap, upgrade of software, and recalibration of the machine and SP technology is ready to go.

Availability

SP technology is available now through Global Survey

More information about Leica Geosystems’ innovative SP technology at: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/sp or email info@globalsurvey.co.nz .

The innovative SP technology opens new opportunities for dozers, combining ease-of-use, unrivalled flexibility, and the highest precision at the fastest speeds available in the market.

The SP14 uses modern inertial technology for the most responsive hydraulic control on the market to enhance significantly GPS performance.

Leica Uno - GPS - Glonass - data capture

Add another tool to
your Viva equipment.

Using the the Leica Viva controller just add the Uno Antenna and you have

• 14 channel L1 GPS, Glonass, SBAS sensor
• with accuracy of 10mm + 2ppm for post processing
• or using DGPS accuracy of less than 0.4m
• Rinex data logging

Using the Smartworx application you have all the functionality of the Viva system

• Survey, coding, and linework
• Advanced coordinate system handling
• Wide range of apps for all surveying and staking tasks

Plus a system built for the field

• IP67
• SD, CF and USB support
• Camera, WLAN, Bluetooth, Colour VGA touch Screen

Leica RoadRunner, RoadRunner Rail, RoadRunner Tunnel, On-Board Apps

Take the complete design for all types of alignments Road, Rail, Tunnels, Pipelines Canals, Runways or Earthworks into the field to ensure that correct information can be set out or checked as required. These apps use the design strings to calculate on the fly the setout information enabling the user to select any chainage on any string, or combination of strings to do the setout. Strings, Slopes, Crowns, Layers, Super-elevations, Cants, Overbreaks, and Underbreaks can all be handled with ease.



The design strings can originate from virtually any design package MXGenio and Inroads are supported as well as various LandXML and DXF formats. For those who prepare and check the data a simple design to field workflow has been established to convert files for on board use (12d and CivilCad both have direct RoadRunner exports available).

The RoadRunner series of Apps handles complete 3d design data, this includes the complete vertical and horizontal alignment geometry, the app does NOT convert horizontal and vertical curves into a series of straights but uses the actual instantious position on the design for all its calculations

These RoadRunner Apps sit on the System 1200 and Viva, GPS and Total Station. For more information please email info@globalsurvey.co.nz