Updating the Leica Hardware firmware

The antenna and controller need to be updated individually, one major software version at a time. Proceed by going to myworld.leica-geosystems.com and login with the admin account. Select myProducts, and click the unit that needs updating. There, you can see the software version currently installed, and can download the latest version from the Software tab. Proceed by downloading the latest firmware.

Controller

The following video details how to update the Leica CS20 controllers used at UNIS.

Available through YouTube.

Leica GS16/18 antenna

GS16 and GS18 differences

The GS16 antenna is different in that it uses a a microsd card rather than a full-size SD. Apparently, only “Leica SD” cards are supposed to work… But give it a try anyway…

The following video details how to update the Leica GS16 and GS18 antennas using a Windows computer over Bluetooth.

Available through YouTube.