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# Leica Captivate setup guide
## RTK walkthrough on a Leica Captivate device
**Basic Configuration**
1. **Set instrument type** – function key – Instrument – Select “Use GS only” – finish with OK.
2. **Set Working Style** – choosing “RTK Rover”
3. **Pair GS18 Antenna** – GS Connection wizard
4. **Make sure SIM and 4G Arial are fitted in/to GS18**
5. **Set OSGB36(15)** coordinate system in a test or default job
**RTK Setup**
1. **Configure RTK** – via RTK Rover Wizard – Choosing “Create a new profile”
Name – PP RTK Description – SIM IN GS18
2. **What type of Connection do you want to use?**
Choose – Internet (eg NTRIP)
3. **Which port is the RTK device connected to?**
Choose – GS modem (Note: Defined by the SIM- If Sim is in Controller choose CS modem)
4. **Which RTK device is being used-** Name of device – Cinterion PLS8
**Preferred network type – Automati**c
**5. Enter PIN & PUK code of SIM card-** No need to edit this page
**6. Enter the APN for you Internet connection**
APN: simpoint.m2m- (no need to tick Use user id and password)
**7. Unit will then connect to internet**
**8. An RTK server is required**
Choose – Create a new server
**9. Enter new server details**
Service Name- RTK premium
Address- rtkpremium.xyz
Port- 2101
User- NTRIP with this server- With user account
NTRIP user ID-
NTRIP Password-
**10. A mountpoint is required**
Choose – select mountpoint from source table
Choose Mountpoint – **COMMON**
**11. Enter the RTK network Details**
Receive the RTK corrections from RTK – ticked
Network type – VRS
Send GGA Message – ticked
Send user ID – unticked
**12. Enter the RTK connection details**
RTK data format – RTCM v3
Sensor at base – Auto detect
Antenna at base – Auto detect
RTK bas has a unique ID – unticked
Use auto coordinate system- unticked
Receive RTK network information – ticked
Behaviour – Show and log
13. The wizard it complete. Would you like to test your connection?
Yes, test my connection – all boxes must self-tick.
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