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 – Automatic
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.