Global Survey

SmartFix

2011-05-15T01:18:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-14T22:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-14T16:23:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-14T15:54:00.001-07:00

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

2010-09-14T16:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-25T16:40:00.000-08:00

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

Leica Zeno

2010-02-22T15:43:00.000-08:00

Leica complete new Leica Zeno GIS products within the Leica Viva family targeting the data collection market is available from now on. The revolutionary Leica Zeno GIS offers professionals and newcomers around the globe the most multi-functional and easiest GNSS/GIS solution with superior performance. Leica Zeno GIS provides a one-click automated workflow between the field and office.

With the new products of the Leica Zeno GIS series, it has never been so easy to manage and maintain assets, inspect infrastructure, respond to emergencies, ensure public safety, explore natural resources and conduct as-built and incident mapping with ease. Leicas outstanding survey technology is now brought to the GIS market.
Rugged GNSS/GIS handhelds with productive field softwareThe Leica Zeno 10 provides a color graphic display in portrait format and a numeric keypad. Alternatively users have the choice to purchase the larger Leica Zeno 15 with a full QWERTY keyboard and a display in landscape format. Both GNSS/GIS devices support:
1. First fully rugged GNSS/GIS handheld working in the most demanding environments
2. Dual-constellation (GPS/GLONASS) and SBAS tracking
3. Zeno Field software based on an OEM version of the popular ESRI ArcPad™ 8 software enhanced with GNSS functionality
4. An integrated digital camera linking photos to feature locations
5. High Performance: from sub-meter to decimeter accuracy

Dual-constellation tracking guarantees higher productivity with more satellites available – in particular in urban canyons and where tree canopy blocks the number of visible GPS satellites.

The new Leica Zeno Field software is an OEM version of ESRI ArcPad 8 and provides - in addition - a full range of functions to easily control the integrated GNSS receiver and to manage the data collection process such as GNSS raw data logging, easy handling of GNSS real-time configurations, feature accuracy management, and an automated workflow between the field and office.

EasyIn - Simplest dataflow between the field and office
With Leica Zeno, Leica introduces EasyIn, the simplest dataflow between the field and office. EasyIn simultaneously checks in features and GNSS raw data, automatically post-processes GNSS observations and updates feature vertices to the most accurate location in one easy, automated step.

Together with Zeno Office users can easily manage feature quality over time and benefit from automated import and export functions to a wide range of different formats such as ArcGIS™ geodatabase, shapefile, dxf, dgn, and dwg. Zeno Office is also available as an extension to ArcGIS Desktop.
Finally an easy mobile GIS solution enters the market.

The new Leica Zeno GIS provides a simple dataflow between field and office. Leica Geosystems offers two rugged GNSS/GIS handhelds Leica Zeno 10 and 15 which are part of the Leica Viva family.

For more information please contact Global Survey on info@globalsurvey.co.nz

Viva Controller

2009-11-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

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For more inormation please email info@globalsurvey.co.nz

Viva - GNSS & Total Station Family

2009-11-01T13:03:00.000-08:00

Leica Viva is 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. Encompassing innovative, feature rich functionality with a new, modern and ergonomic design, Leica Viva is easier and more intuitive to use than any of its predecessors, whilst maintaining speed and precision.

With the associated slogan of Leica Viva “… let us inspire you“ Leica 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. Whatever customers’ challenges or visions are, with Leica Viva the market leader offers a wide range of innovative solutions - starting from reliable and comprehensive products to worldwide support and active customer care programs to deliver maximum performance and productivity.

Leica Viva GNSS – the most flexible GNSS system
Leica Viva GNSS presents the new Leica GS10 and GS15 that can be used for all GNSS tasks and set-ups for GNSS surveying and construction, may it be all-on-the-pole or backpack rover, mounted on a car, quad or boat, RTK field base station and long term monitoring sensor.

From completely integrated to totally modular solutions, Viva GNSS provides a system that masters all tasks. Leica Viva also provides a complete range of GNSS and TPS solutions. With the unique SmartStation and the versatile SmartPole fewer set ups are required, fewer control points are needed and flexibility and productivity is maximized.

Leica Viva TPS – the fastest Total Station
Leica Viva TPS combines the world’s best total station sensors: angles, distances, drives and the patented automated prism search, creating the fastest total station in its class. Leica Viva TPS is equipped with Leica ’ state-of-the-art PinPoint EDM. Users benefit from the most reliable and accurate EDM delivering the optimal balance of range, beam visibility, laser dot size and measurement time.

Leica Viva Field Controllers – rugged with world’s first integrated antenna
The Leica CS10 and CS15 are new rugged field controllers that can be used for both GNSS measurements and efficient one-person surveying with total stations. Both have a full VGA color touch screen display.

Leica Viva controllers allow an easy equipment setup with the unique “Snap&Go” connection system to start work immediately. Long-range, secure and fast wireless connectivity to total stations and GNSS are now supported by the new Leica intenna technology. Leica intenna introduces a world’s first by fully integrating the total station communication antenna into the controller housing.

The Leica Viva controllers integrate a 2 Mpixel camera for convenient field documentation and support a wide range of data storage and transfer capabilities such as wireless LAN, USB, Bluetooth wireless technology and CF/SD-cards.

Leica SmartWorx Viva – productive onboard software for simplicity in the field
The new Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software provides unparalleled easy and intuitive operation for professionals as well as newcomers. Users benefit from wizards to easily connect the controller to Leica Viva total stations and to setup a total station guided by clear graphics and step-by-step descriptions to minimize training.

Users can decide between the basic version Leica SmartWorx Viva LT with selected functionality or Leica SmartWorx Viva with enhanced functionality. Customers, who initially decide to purchase SmartWorx Viva LT can update the software at any time to the full functionality of SmartWorx Viva.

Increasingly often users want to immediately send a finished job back to the office or need data quickly from the office. SmartWorx Viva allows users to easily transfer files to and from the office using the Field to Office connection.

Leica Zeno - GIS Data Capture - Viva Family

2009-10-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

With the new Leica Zeno GIS series, it has never been so easy to manage and maintain assets, inspect infrastructure, respond to emergencies, ensure public safety, explore natural resources and conduct as-built and incident mapping with ease. Leicas' outstanding survey technology is now brought to the GIS market.

Rugged GNSS/GIS hdhelds with productive field software

The Leica Zeno 10 provides a color graphic display in portrait format and a numeric keypad. Alternatively users have the choice to purchase the larger Leica Zeno 15 with a full QWERTY keyboard and a display in landscape format. Both GNSS/GIS devices support:

1. First fully rugged GNSS/GIS handheld working in the most demanding environments
2. Dual-constellation (GPS/GLONASS) tracking
3. Zeno Field software based on an OEM version of the popular ESRI ArcPad™ 8 software enhanced with GNSS functionality
4. An integrated digital camera linking photos to feature locations.
5. IP67, and 1.2m drop
6. Industry leading operating temperature range: -30 to +60°C
7. Replaceable & rechargeable battery, operating time of 8-9h, charging time in just 2 hours

Dual-constellation tracking guarantees higher productivity with more satellites available – in particular in urban canyons and where tree canopy blocks the number of visible GPS satellites.

The new Leica Zeno Field software is an OEM version of ESRI ArcPad 8 and provides - in addition - a full range of functions to easily control the integrated GNSS receiver and to manage the data collection process such as GNSS raw data logging, easy handling of GNSS real-time configurations, feature accuracy management, and an automated workflow between the field and office.

EasyIn - Simplest dataflow between the field and office

With Leica Zeno, Leica introduces EasyIn, the simplest dataflow between the field and office. EasyIn simultaneously checks in features and GNSS raw data, automatically post-processes GNSS observations and updates feature vertices to the most accurate location in one easy, automated step.

Together with Zeno Office users can easily manage feature quality over time and benefit from automated import and export functions to a wide range of different formats such as ArcGIS™ geodatabase, shapefile, dxf, dgn, and dwg. Zeno Office is also available as an extension to ArcGIS Desktop.

Finally an easy mobile GIS solution enters the market.

The new Le ica Zeno GIS provides a simple dataflow between field and office. Leica offers two rugged GNSS/GIS handhelds Leica Zeno 10 and 15 which are part of the Leica Viva family.

email info@globalsurvey.co.nz for more details.

ScanStation C10

2009-09-01T02:21:00.000-07:00

Today’s most popular class of laser scanner - ScanStation™ - is now in a compact, all-in-one ScanStation C10 platform. It includes scanner, tilt sensor, battery, controller, data storage, auto-adjusting video camera and laser plummet. ScanStation C10 also features major productivity advances, including a new Smart X-Mirror™ that lets users conduct full-dome scans in literally just minutes using a spinning mirror.
With outstanding performance for site, exterior, and interior applications, ScanStation C10 makes High-Definition Surveying™ (HDS™) profitable for even more as-built, topographic and monitoring surveys.

The ScanStation C10 platform represents the most capabilities and best value packed into a single laser scanner instrument. Users can take advantage of surveyor-friendly, onboard total station-like control or use an external laptop for even more powerful, onsite viewing and data processing.

Unprecedented Versatility
ScanStation C10 combines all-in-one portability with the ability of users to traverse, resection or use scan targets for maximum flexibility in dealing with site logistics. Full 360º x 270º field-of-view, high accuracy, long range (300m @90% reflectivity), and high scan speed (50k pts/sec) add to ScanStation C10’s position as the industry’s most versatile scanner.

Major Productivity Advances.
ScanStation is faster than its predecessor ScanSation 2 in many ways. It does full dome scans up to 10X faster – now, less than 2 minutes for a typical room. It also conducts general 360º and focused areas scans faster, can be setup & moved faster, lets users locate targets, register & geo-reference faster, and lets users check scan results faster.

ScanStation is easy to learn, with a total station-like interface and intuitive, onboard graphic color touch screen display. It is also incrementally upgradeable over time, uses standard total station batteries, and features fewer accessories – all of this contributes to a reduced cost of ownership.

All-in-One Construction
Familiar, total station-like interfaceLeica ScanStation C10 supports standard field workflows with a rich, familiar total station interface. Easy to learn touch screen operation.

Integrated real-time streaming video with zoomFor fast, accurate selection of scene and targets to be scanned. The auto-adjusting, internal, high-resolution camera image can also be used for texture mapping of point clouds.

Smart X-Mirror™ designThe mirror automatically spins for fast 360º and full dome scans and oscillates for efficient, targeted scans. The same Smart X-Mirror automatically aligns the internal camera image for fast, accurate texture mapping of point clouds.

Compatibility with standard surveying equipmentAttach handles with Leica GPS SmartAntenna or prism holder, or use without handle for unobstructed overhead scans. A built-in laser plummet and tribrach mount provide added compatibility with standard field procedures and accessories.

for more information on how on Scanners or for hire and purchase info please email info@globalsurvey.co.nz

Leica Flexline

2009-07-27T19:18:00.000-07:00

Leica FlexLine Total Stations: As flexible as You are!

To ensure that our customers stay one-step-ahead, Leica has developed a new generation of Total Stations - the Leica FlexLine. For the first time, hardware and software options can be simply selected so that the FlexLine Total Station exactly meets the individual requirements.

“In an ever increasing competitive environment it is vital for our customers that a product is flexible enough to exactly satisfy their requirements. As a world’s first, the Leica FlexLine family of Total Stations offer ultimate product customization without compromises”, says Product Manager Christian Schaefer from Leica

More Flexibility and Performance at every Step
The FlexLine family of Total Stations provides the user with complete flexibility and performance. He can simply select one of the pre-configured products – or even compose his own Total Station! Adding specific hardware and software options to a base model makes the Leica FlexLine instrument the perfect companion for day to day use. The choice is wide, and performance is guaranteed.

Complete flexibility for Today and Tomorrow
Leica offers three pre-configured instruments within the FlexLine familiy:
Leica FlexLine TS02, designed for standard measurement tasks, with a set of application software for daily work and Bluetooth® option, USB option and alpha-numeric keyboard option
Leica FlexLine TS06 offers complete flexibility. As standard, an alpha-numerical keyboard and a complete set of application software is included. For additional flexibility a wide range of options e.g. Bluetooth® wireless technology and USB can be selected.
Leica FlexLine TS09 Total Station is a truly performance orientated member of the FlexLine family. It includes all FlexLine features from removable USB memory, Bluetooth® wireless technology, Emitting Guide Light to a complete range of application software.
The user is free to choose from the wide selection of additonal FlexLine hardware and software features, by simply adding them to the pre-configured model of his choice. This guarantees complete flexibility – for today and tomorrow.

The new Leica FlexLine Total Stations: Flexibility and Performance

Single Base and NetWork Solutions

2009-06-29T21:50:00.001-07:00

Introduction

Welcome to the SmartFix Reference station newsletters. The newsletters are designed to better understand the feature and functions of the Real Time SmartFix Reference Station’s. Whether you are already familiar with reference stations or a relative newcomer to reference stations, the aim is that everybody will learn something from reading the news letters.

Real Time Reference Station corrections

No matter who supplies your GNSS equipment you can connect on to the SmartFix network, all that is required in a GNSS receiver capable of receiving an NTRIP (international standard) correction. For information how to connect please email info@globalsurvey.co.nz

Single Base vs Network Solution

Single Base solutions work using the same principles as the traditional Base and Rover concept. However the base is permanent and the connection is by cellular rather than radio. Single Base station corrections have a distance error component of around 1mm per km from the base station. Errors in height and position grow proportionally in relationship with distance from the base.

A Network Solution samples the corrections from a number of base stations and provides an even, consistent, high accuracy performance over the entire network region. There is no distance dependant error when working inside the network. The advantages can be seen from the in results of the test of the Waikato Network below

Recent testing of the Waikato Network Solution reported the following errors.
The nearest Base to the solution = 51km. The WORST reported spread in results where as follows, N = 0.028m, E = 0.018m, Ht = 0.043m.
With the typical spread being N= 0.015m, E = 0.015m, Ht = 0.035m.

Relative accuracy test = mean was 0.02m for position and 0.03m for ht (between known marks)

In a single Base Station solution 50Kms from the base errors would be at least in the order of 0.07m for position and 0.14m for ht.

SmartFix part of SmartNet

2009-06-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

Leica Geosystems announces the launch of SmartNet Europe. Powered by Leica GNSS Spider, SmartNet is an award winning GNSS network RTK correction service that has now been adopted in many European countries including UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Lithuania and parts of Spain, with many more countries relying on Leica GNSS Spider and Leica reference station installations for their commercial or private services.

Best in class RTK corrections
SmartNet Europe offers best in class quality, precision and 24/7 availability RTK corrections at a fraction of the cost of a conventional base and rover system. The subscription based service offers complete flexibility and accommodates all types and brands of RTK rovers, through the delivery of corrections in different formats, such as RTCM, Leica and CMR+.

New website
SmartNet Europe is supported by a new website that provides a hub of information related to all available networks in Europe and includes: an introduction to RTK networks and methods, a glossary of common terms and acronyms, products associated with GNSS networks and links to other SmartNet systems across the world. http://smartnet.leica-geosystems.eu/

Mark Burbidge, SmartNet Europe Manager, Leica Geosystems comments; “The new SmartNet Europe website now brings together all Leica GNSS Spider and Leica reference station installations, as a gateway to Europe. By selecting a country over the main European map a pop up will appear to describe the network RTK services in that country, together with links for further information on subscriptions. Additionally by selecting the reference station map link, a Google map showing every Leica reference station will appear which currently includes over 1000 sites!”

Valued added services
SmartNet is built on the powerful Leica GNSS Spider networking software that provides a variety of real-time products; including Leica MAX (based on the RTCM Master Auxiliary Concept) the first and only International Network RTK standard, i-MAX, Virtual Reference Stations and FKP. SmartNet also offers a number of value added services including RINEX and Smart or Virtual RINEX downloads, an on-line computation service, using Leica Geo Office, Network Monitoring using Leica GNSS QC or even the new Leica CrossCheck service.

SmartNet Worldwide
Although dedicated to European services, the website is not limited to Europe alone. A World Nets link is also available to access many other Leica enabled services across the world, including: Canada, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Bahrain, New Zealand and multiple services in the US.

Onewa Road Interchange Project

2009-05-28T18:05:00.000-07:00

The Onewa Road Interchange project on Auckland’s North Shore was part of Stage 2 of the Northern Busway, a dedicated 8.7km bus route from Constellation Drive to just before the Auckland Harbour Bridge, alongside a major upgrade of the existing Onewa Road interchange to improve safety and access on and off the Northern Motorway. This $33m project was funded by the New Zealand Transport Agency and North Shore City Council with construction works being undertaken by Fletcher Construction from early 2007 to November 2008.

The original Onewa Road Bridge was a two-lane structure with tight high speed turns not suited to modern traffic flows. The project involved completely removing this bridge and its approaches and replacing it with two new bridges dedicated to traffic entering and exiting the southbound lane of SH1. These bridges were built on sweeping curves to allow for safer, faster traffic flow and also included a bus lane for city bound commuters. A third bridge skirts the junction over the City of Cork beach to carry the busway unimpeded around the interchange to join the motorway south just before the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The site was well-suited to the use of both Leica GPS1200 and TPS1200 Total Stations with the two new on and off ramps designed on superelevated arcs with non-perpendicular piers.

In order to calculate and model the complex three-dimensional shape of the piers, 12d software was used to great advantage from interrogation of design drawings to supplying setout coordinates for surveyors on site. Pre-cast T-Roff girders of up to 30 metres in length were craned into position between the piers after checks and setout of each girder centreline. The bridge deck itself was modelled in 12d and then set out using Road Runner software on a Leica TCRP1203. Constant as-built surveys were undertaken throughout the project to ensure construction tolerances were being adhered to as well as monthly monitoring surveys on areas of pre-loaded fill to keep an eye on the settlement of the four new embankments.

Apart from the need to cause minimum disturbance to traffic, the construction team had to take extra special care not to disturb the habitat of resident New Zealand dotterels. Works were programmed and halted around the nesting seasons of the birds in order to ensure the endangered species had every chance of breeding successfully.

For more information about the Leica GPS1200 GPS solution or the TPS1200 Total Stations please contact Global Survey 09 478 2032

Global Awarded NZ Largest Machine Control Project

2009-05-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

In late 2008, Global Survey was awarded NZ’s largest machine control contract to supply Leica fleet management and machine guidance solutions to Solid Energy at their Stockton coal mine north of Westport. The project involves installation of Leica’s Jigsaw 360 systems on 30 items of plant, plus installation of a wireless broadband network to cover the mine – an area of 8 x 3km. Systems installed include drill-rigs, excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, haul trucks and supervisor vehicles. Our teams have spent the last 3-4 months completing the installation of the hardware and are currently involved in commissioning and customer training.

For Solid Energy, the system will allow them to automatically schedule and optimise movements of haul trucks and excavators, improve safety when working above old underground workings and track coal movements from the pits to the stockpiles. Comprehensive reports are available in real time or at shift change to enable analysis of performance against customised KPIs. Visibility to the system is controlled by Solid Energy’s IT department, ensuring those who need to know get access to the data they need, right when they need it.

In order to map old underground workings, Solid Energy and Chris Coll Surveying have been Laser Scanning (including the Leica Scanstation and the MDL cavity scanner) to create detailed and accurate maps which are used to generate hazard zones for the Leica fleet management system.

The system is scheduled to ‘Go Live’ on June 1st, when the many stakeholders at the mine will be analysing the results for improvements in safety, operational costs and product quality.

New Rugby Lasers

2009-05-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

Global Survey announces three new durable Leica Rugby single/dual grade lasers for general construction

With the new Leica Rugby 260SG, 270SG and 280DG Leica Geosystems extends its wide range of rugged construction lasers. The user friendly lasers are packed with latest technology of highest quality. They are easy to use and are suitable for flat, grade and even interior applications (Rugby 280DG).

For many years Leica Rugby lasers are recognized as being the most reliable in the market. The Leica Rugby 260SG, 270SG and 280DG lasers are a new generation of multipurpose horizontal/vertical grade lasers for the general construction market addressing a large customer base. They offer contractors a real choice of features and functionalities for virtually any application. All lasers are equipped with a large LCD display and an easy-to-use five button key pad.

Leica Rugby 260SG – A highly accurate single grade laser for general constructionThe Rugby 260SG is a high accurate single-grade laser designed as entry model in the general construction market. It has a rugged housing, full LCD display for ease of use, includes a highly visible red beam laser and semi-automatic leveling mode with a working range of up to 600 meters in diameter.

Leica Rugby 270SG – A fully automatic, single grade laser The Rugby 270 SG is based on the same platform as the Rugby 260SG but has the full automatic leveling mode and has an extended working range of up to 700 meters in diameter.

Leica Rugby 280DG - Horizontal, vertical dual grade laser for any exterior and interior applicationThe Rugby 280DG is a multipurpose laser with full automatic, dual grade capability. Featured with a red bright beam the laser additionally features a plumb beam, scan mode, horizontal and vertical self-leveling, a dual grade up to 15% in both axes and is available with a two-way remote control.Swiss Technology – built to last with warranty extension options up to five years.

All Rugby models are rugged and reliable and built on Leica Geosystems’ Swiss Technology to withstand harshest construction environment. The new Rugby lasers are backed with a two-year plus knockdown warranty and a factory warranty that can be extended up to five years.

email sales@globalsurvey.co.nz for more information

PowerTracker and PowerBox

2009-04-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

Leica Geosystems releases new Reflectorless PowerTracker and Dual PowerBox Solution for its RedLine Series

(Heerbrugg, 28 April 2009) Leica RedLine is Leica Geosystems’ complete and versatile solution for all construction positioning needs. This universal solution consists of a total station, a GNSS antenna and a receiver all using the same software interface. With the introduction of reflectorless capabilities on the Leica PowerTracker and the unique Dual PowerBox solution, the Leica RedLine is now equipped with new features to further increase productivity.

Leica PowerTracker – Now up to 250 meters without reflector
The Leica PowerTracker is a highly accurate robotic tracking sensor. From stakeout to machine control to as-built verification, the Leica PowerTracker is the ideal sensor for the construction site, increasing jobsite productivity while being as easy to handle as a rotating laser. To further increase the versatility of the Leica PowerTracker it is now possible to measure to any surface without the need for a reflector to a range of 250 meters making the PowerTracker the perfect tool for any construction site position task.

Leica PowerBox - easy and flexible site positioning in harshest environments
The PowerBox is designed for the toughest machine control applications, where high accurate and reliable GNSS positions are required on the machine. With the new “Dual PowerBox” feature, two PowerBoxes are connected together providing position and heading information in a cost effective package for all machine control systems.

Common and easy-to-use software for RedLine sensors
GeoPad is a versatile field software designed to meet all on-site measurement requirements using handheld Windows® enabled devices. GeoPad Construction key features include measuring on-site positions, staking out simple and complex designs, as-built verification of all construction works and setting-up GPS base stations and total stations for machine control.

With GeoConstruction it is possible to use a single software package to prepare design data for all existing machine control and measurement sensor fleets. It is easy-to-learn and compatible with any type of design model such as alignments, cross-sections, 3D stringlines or digital terrain models. The software also supports import and export to 3rd party products.

About Leica RedLine
Leica RedLine is a versatile construction site positioning range, providing products and solutions for the office, for base station set-up, data capturing and surveying as well as machine control and final as-built verification. Robust and modular design, accuracy and flexibility and – most important – all sensors can be used for various construction tasks.

For more information contact Global Survey on +64 9 478 2032 or visit www.globalsurvey.co.nz

Leica TM30 High Precision Sensor for Monitoring Applications

2009-04-14T19:35:00.000-07:00

The new Leica TM30 Sensor is designed for high precision measurements and combines automatic, fast and silent operation to ensure that even the smallest movement in all monitoring applications is detected. The Leica TM30 integrates seamlessly with Leica GeoMoS software to create a proven monitoring system. The Leica TM30 combined with GeoMoS provides the highest performance and accuracy for monitoring applications in the market to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

With the new Leica TM30 Leica Geosystems continues its long tradition and experience of developing and producing high precision total stations. The Leica TM30 succeeds the highly acclaimed Leica TCA2003 and TCA1800 Total Stations and is designed specifically for use in monitoring applications. The Leica TM30 incorporates unmatched accuracy, outstanding reliability and robust design. Equipped with direct drives based on the latest Piezo technology, the Leica TM30 accelerates extremely fast, allowing shorter measurements cycles when working with multiple prisms. The extraordinary silent drives enable the TM30 to be installed in urban areas for monitoring applications with zero noise pollution.

0.5” angle accuracy – 0.6 mm distance accuracy
The Leica TM30 offers accurate angle measurements of 0.5” or 1” to meet highest standards in all monitoring applications. Distances can now be measured with Leica Geosystems’ proven PinPoint EDM Technology with an unprecedented precision of 0.6 mm + 1 ppm on prisms. On natural surfaces a high accuracy of 2 mm + 2 ppm is achieved.

Automatic prism detection up to 3,000 meters with millimeter accuracy
Leica SmartEye Vision technology integrates three new functionalities. First, prisms are automatically detected within a range of up to 3,000 meters with millimeter accuracy allowing highest flexibility of instrument placement. Second, the TargetView functionality narrows the field-of-view when using multiple prisms close together. The correct prisms are detected without interference from surrounding prisms. Finally, TargetCapture technology stores the telescope camera image as documentation of any measured point.

The Leica TM30 is designed to withstand the roughest use in the most severe environments for 24/7 operation. The TM30 operates for extremely long intervals without suffering from wear and tear. The long service interval, low maintenance costs and continuous operation ensure maximum productivity. The unique Piezo direct drive technology ensures maximum accuracy whilst minimizing power consumption with intelligent on-demand power management.

For further information please contact: info@globalsurvey.co.nz
http://www.globalsurvey.co.nz/

Leica MobileMatriX now supports GNSS constellation

2009-03-03T12:31:00.000-08:00

Global Survey is pleased to announce version 3.1 of Leica MobileMatriX. This version supports the new Leica Geosystems instrument series FlexLine and GPS1200+, as well as ESRI ArcGIS 9.3, and Microsoft Vista and many other improvements.

Leica MobileMatriX, together with Leica instruments, is the most advanced solution for mobile GIS applications in combination with GNSS, Total Stations, Level, Digital Cameras, and LRF on the market today. Innovative solutions offer flexible and powerful systems that are scalable and designed for ease-of-use.

Leica MobileMatriX v3.1 continues to be the number one choice for multi-sensor mobile GIS solutions. This release contains new instrument drivers to support the latest Leica Geosystems TPS and GNSS instruments. Using Leica GPS1200+, the GNSS systems GPS (including L5), GLONASS, Galileo and Compass are supported. This allows the tracking of all satellites today and tomorrow, ensuring maximum performance in the field. Also all total stations of the new launched Leica FlexLine series can now be used with Leica MobileMatriX v3.1.

Leica MobileMatriX on ArcGIS Edition is updated to support the latest ESRI ArcGIS version 9.3 and is able to run on Microsoft Vista. Therefore organizations can use the latest ESRI software versions in the field and the office, ensuring maximum compatibility and dataflow improvement when using Distributed Geodatabase functionality.

For more information about Leica MobileMatriX, please visit http://www.leica-geosystems.com/mobilematrix or contact Global Survey.

Leica Powergrade 3D

2009-02-22T15:24:00.000-08:00

The next time you’re watching the Crusaders or the Canterbury Rugby team and you notice how great the playing surface is looking, you have HG Turf to thank and Leica PowerGrade 3D.

At the end of the 2008 Rugby season, HG Turf started work on upgrading the playing surface at AMI stadium. The work included excavation and striping of the old surface, laying new drainage and construction of a brand new “state of the art” playing surface on the park.

To do this HG used a drag scoop fitted with a Leica PowerGrade 3D system using a Leica “robotic” total station to automatically control HG’s drag-scoop allowing them to grade to within a few millimetres of design.

Says Ray Copeland, General Manager, “The feedback from the operators was fantastic. Not having used this type of technology before they picked it up immediately and gave us very good reports about how much more accurate and how much faster they were. They were very impressed with the final result and savings in time and material”.

PowerGrade 3D can be used with GPS or robotic total station or both. Combined with Leica’s unique “mast-slope compensation” PowerGrade 3D is not only the most accurate system on the market its also the most flexible being able to be used with all major manufacturers GPS and survey technology and other manufacturers hydraulic systems. The system can be mounted on a broad range of machinery such as Graders Scrapers, Dozers and scoops, automatically controlling the machines hydraulics or providing operator guidance.

Contact one of our specialists to find out more about PowerGrade 3D or the upgradable PowerGrade 2D systems.

Leica GPS1200+

2009-02-15T19:29:00.000-08:00

When it says future proof GNSS, it means maximum productivity and reliability. More satellites, more GNSS signals. Today and tomorrow! With Leica GPS1200+ you can be certain that you’re ready for the future. Invest today in future proof GNSS technology and be sure that your equipment can track all satellites today and tomorrow. GPS1200+ is the only real future proof GNSS System.

Leica proven GNSS accuracy rises to the next level with the very latest SmartTrack+ measurement engine technology. Enhanced signal processing and industry leading measurement quality deliver optimal accuracy even in though conditions.

GPS1200+ includes the unique SmartCheck+ technology. SmartCheck+ guarantees maximum reliability by continuously checking results. Complete trust in reliability without compromising fast initialization times allows total focus on productivity.

With Leica SmartRTK and RTCM 3.1 correction data, the best performance in networks is guaranteed. Never again worry about loosing consistency and traceability because of virtually computed reference stations.
GNSS ModernizationWith GPS1200+ all new GNSS systems are supported.

GPS L5 is the new third GPS frequency. Through higher power emission GPS L5 offers easy and faster signal acquisition and tracking. Advanced signal modulation schemes improve multipath rejection performance. GPS1200+ will track this new signal from day one.

Galileo will add another 30 satellites to the GPS and GLONASS constellation. This will provide an average of 20 satellites in view 24/7 and will further improve speed and accuracy. Leica is the first to offer full upgradeability to the most modern and accurate Galileo AltBOC signal.

GPS1200+ provides all the flexibility, power and performance needed for every type of GNSS application. Built to the toughest MIL specifications, GPS1200+ withstands the worst weather and the roughest site conditions.

Leica is the only manufacturer that can offer a compliance upgrade path to four satellite systems which is based on publicly available system definitions. GPS1200+ supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Compass and GPS1200 can be easily upgraded.

SmartFix- Gaining a competitive advantage

2009-02-15T19:19:00.000-08:00

Global Survey (http://www.globalsurvey.co.nz/) has been supplying GPS and Glonass position corrections via the Internet for over 12 months through the SmartFIX service (http://www.smartfix.co.nz/). The service provides real time GPS and Glonass corrections to major metropolitan, and peri-urban areas in New Zealand.

Users only need a rover system, existing bases can have a conversion kit so they can be quickly converted between a base or a rover. No base station save on field time and equipment making survey teams more mobile, and productive as they can quickly relocate to a new site, or efficiently collect small amount of data.

Feed back from our users have included such comments as. “ The accuracy achieved from the Network RTK has impressed me. At least 90% of my measurements are within 20mm”, & “Since adopting the SmartFIX service it has become an integral part of our field operations. The SmartFIX service of getting RTK corrections via the Internet is simple to use and has significantly increased the production of our field teams.”

From the proven cost savings and feedback like this, it is easy to see how subscribers have turned this service into their competitive advantage

Existing system Leica 1200 users only need to purchase a cell phone modem and a data contract to enable them to enable them to connect to the data service either on their Total Stations (via a SmartStation) or on their GPS/GNSS rover. Users of other manufacturers systems that can receive a RTCM correction can also subscribe to the SmartFIX service.

To get the competitive advantage before the system is the standard practice call Global Survey on 0800 452 737 or for more information visit http://www.globalsurvey.co.nz/shop/Survey+GPS/SmartFix+RTK+Service.html

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