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Every month we have a collection of special offers which we promote on our website. This month is no different and we have got a handful of great deals to temp you with. First up we have a Leica Rugby 50 Laser which includes the folllowing: Rodeye Basic and bracket NiHM Battery Pack AC Power Cable Carry Case The  Leica...

In a recent accident involving a GS15 reference antenna, the ‘I-beam’ design withstood an 8m fall from a roof-top mount, down to a gravel surface. All associated accessories were destroyed, however the antenna itself continued to track! Rated IP67 and designed to “withstand a 1.0 m drop onto hard surfaces”, the kit continued to function for the duration of the...

Installing ‘Leica Geo Office’ on 64-bit operating systems (Vista, 7) LGO version 7.0 is prepared for Windows 64-bit operating systems. Note however, that the .NET framework (version 2 onwards) for Windows 64-bit must first be downloaded and installed. Restart the computer, and re-attempt to install LGO. It should run smoothly. Once installed, if you require the latest “Design to Field...

GNSS post-processing – the online alternative When no orientation has been given (arbitrary or OSGB36 National Grid), this method can be used to establish 2 or more known stations on-site (from GNSS). This can aid in establishing secondary control (20mm+5pmm) and allow long back-sights for traverse orientations. This technique works in areas without GPRS coverage for NRTK, or if no...

ATX1230 SmartAntenna – measurement engine (ME) update Using a 1200 SmartRover? If so, you may need to upgrade your ME in the antenna. In light of recent GLONASS system changes (wrong almanac information regarding a decommissioned GLONASS satellite in Slot 6), Leica released an updated ME (3.019) to eliminate this tracking issue. Contact SCCS for the file and the process...