Firmware Update For GS18T and GS18I Leica Tilt Receivers

Starting from 1st January 2025, the initialization of the tilt compensation functionality of the GS18 T and GS18 I GNSS sensors will no longer be calculated for receivers that don't have updated firmware.

The sensors will continue to provide positions, but users will need to ensure the bubble is leveled manually during measurements.

This is due to the sunsetting of a check date in the mathematical model in the tilt compensation algorithm, which will cause the tilt functionality to stop working from this date onwards.  Levelled positions will always maintain full accuracy.

Important Information for Captivate GS18T and GS18I

• Only the GNSS receiver is affected, your Captivate software on tablet or controller does not need updating.
• This process should take approx. 10 minutes.
• If you are on Version 9.0 (Current Version) you are NOT affected and your receiver will compute tilt compensation on Jan 1, 2025. No further action is needed.
• If the version of the firmware for your GS18T or GS18i is 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, Leica will be releasing a version of firmware that does not require current CCP.

Next Steps:

Spatial Technologies will assist you in every way possible to undertake this update with the least amount of disruption to your operations.

The following options are available:

• Review the documentation made available here

Quick Guide to updating GS18T, GS18I - MyWorld Download of FW	Download PDF
Quick Guide to updating GS18T, GS18I - Direct Download of FW	Download PDF

  

Or

• Bring your units (or ship) to a Spatial Technologies office.  Please fill out this form and we will contact you to arrange.  Please note on form "GS18 Tilt Update" No further details needed other than contact information.  Our team will connect with the contact person on form to arrange.

Or

• Book a session with a Support Specialist to walk you through it.  We will contact you in advance for information.

 

Thank you very much for your cooperation