January 05th 2012 New GR25 Reference Station

With integrated internal and external device management, multi-user management, high end security, modular and scalable design, the new GR25 GNSS Reference Server will grow with your needs and keep your GNSS applications and networks fully up to date.

Featuring: Built in Screen and Keypad, Integrated battery (removable) and internal charger, Four power sources, two external, internal battery and Power over Ethernet (PoE), 50Hz logging & streaming, 32 GB SD/SDHC card memory support, Onboard RINEX v3, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Built in communications slot for radio/GSM/UMTS/CDMA with onboard device management, USB client port for web interface configuration or connection to GNSS Spider, USB Host port for logging raw data to external USB flash or hard disk, Bluetooth for Web Interface Configuration and data streaming.Active Assist.

Spider Compatibility The GR25 is fully supported by Leica GNSS Spider. For active receiver connections, Leica GNSS Spider v4.2 must be used. For passive connections, Spider v3.0 or newer can be used.

January 02nd, 2012 - The new flipbook edition of the Leica customer magazine The Reporter is available.Click here to have a gander. Make sure you give the application a few seconds to load fully.

December 21st, 2011 - We've added a PDF entitled LEICA INSTRUMENT EDM SPECIFICATIONS to our White Papers page in our Online Library.

December 20, 2011 - To make your visit more conventient, for those who wish to get right down to the nitty gritty, we are in the process of implementing a search function to our site. Although it is already integrated into the header, we are still ironing it out. We expect it to be fully functional by December 23rd.

December 8th, 2011 - ADL Vantage Pro - New Firmware Available

Executive Summary

Pacific Crest has release FW version 3.04.2280 which resolves all issues that we have found in the ADL Vantage Pro radio's and SLR3 modules. This firmware version will resolve the following issues:

ADL Vantage Pro base radio's locking up and requiring manual reboot for the unit to start oporating again.
ADL SLR-3 radio's becoming unresponsive during FW loads, this resolution only effects forward moving. Please contact support if you have this issue directly.

RTCM 3.x and Leica 4G messages are properly handled, without this users will not be able to get base positions at the rover.

Download firmware from the Pacific Crest site directly here

November 30th, 2011 - Leica SP Technology Receives “Top 100” Product Award from Construction Equipment Magazine

(Norcross, Ga., 30 November 2011) Construction Equipment Magazine presents Leica SP Technology with its “Top 100” product award.

“Our Top 100 Products Award was conceived to call special attention to the most significant new products announced each year.  These awards serve to emphasize innovation, highlighting manufacturers who are investing in research and development,” states Rod Sutton, Editorial Director of Construction Equipment magazine. Furthermore, these selections are made independently, drawing upon input from readers and our own experience with equipment technology and the equipment marketplace“.

The innovative SP technology for bulldozers is revolutionizing the way contractors move dirt and fine-grade. Using an inertial system, SP Technology significantly enhances grading performance, resulting in higher productivity even on challenging job sites

“We are committed to developing technologies and solutions that will give our customers enhanced flexibility and greater productivity. SP Technology does just that.” says Mike Reed, business manager – Machine Control at Leica Geosystems. “It is an honor to receive this award and to know that users of all types of equipment recognize the excellence of this technology.”

The Next Generation SP Technology now supports machine control with total stations, providing high precision and increased grading speed in environments where GPS is not useable. This additional functionality allows users to choose the positioning sensor for their machine control system and to achieve excellent results in any environment.

November 28th, 2011 -This week's feature product. Storage Media Overview Leica Geosystems storage media are perfectly matched to Leica Geosystems instruments and sensors. Compared to conventional devices on the market, that read or write single data, these instruments have a different functional principle. The TPS or GNSS instruments create a database on the memory card and switch constantly between different open files. Standard memory cards are unable to manage this required multi-tasking function. This leads to problems in data communication and is one of the main causes of data loss. Furthermore, the original storage media also function with highest reliability in extreme temperatures, handling shock and high humidity.

November 11th, 2011 -This week's feature Facebook updates and a new video added to our YouTube channel 

November 08th, 2011 - Live all this week from the sunny Peach State. The 2011 Miss World Total Station Pageant! Stay tuned for the swimsuit competition. Go Leica!!

November 07th, 2011 -This week's feature product! This week features the Digicat 550i locator Contains the same functionality as the Digicat 500i, however it offers the added benefit of service depth estimation, when used in conjunction with the Digitex 8/33 signal generator or Sonde in 8/33 kHz mode. * Available for 50 Hz or 60 Hz to suit your regions mains power frequency. 

October 31st, 2011 - Boo! This month's Leica To the Point Newsletter

October 26th, 2011 - We've added a Feature of the Week to our Facebook Page.This week features the SECO Total Station / Thodolite Rucksack. Stop by and have a look on the wall. Comments, suggestions always welcomed. May feature more than one product weekly so check on often.

October 25h, 2011 - We've added "Leica Geosystems Software Licensing Introduction & Installation" PDF manual to our User Manual page.

For anyone experiencing difficulty with authorizing your Leica License Keys ('Off Codes' / 'Key Codes') we have uploaded a PDF entitled Leica Geosystems Software Licensing Introduction & Installation Manual. (Direct link). The Leica Geosystems Software Licensing is based on a reliable and secure technology that does not require any Software Protection Key (“Dongle”). An internet connection to the Leica Geosystems License Server is all that is required for installation and license activation.

Topics covered include: Node locked Licenses, Rehosting (transferring a node locked license from one PC to another), Floating Licenses. . . ). You can also access this downloadable PDF from our online Library (Leica User Manuals PDF Downloads)

October 20th, 2011 - We've added a Scales page to our site.
From Douglas Protractors and Miruki Mining Scales to C-Thru Pocket Scales and Protractor Rulers. Head over now if you wish by clicking here or access it from Products List.

October 14th, 2011 - Third party support for specific Viva instruments
Starting today, GS10, GS15 and TS15 series instruments can be enabled to receive commands from third party software.  Several software vendors have designed applications to run on CS10 and CS15 controllers that can be used with enabled instruments.  The "GeoCom" codes that need to be enabled on each sensor can be purchased now with any sensor.  These codes are permanent codes, thus can not be returned or removed from demonstration equipment. 

For more information please click here

September 22nd, 2011 - New Leica Laser Construction packages available

We've added new Leica Rugby Packages to our Construction Laser page. Since there are plenty of options give Northern Survey Supply a call with any questions or for more information. Northern Survey Supply. 1.800.461.3223.

September 8th, 2011 - Pacific Crest ADL Vantage Radio Now Available Through Leica Geosystems

Pacific Crest's new ADL Vantage Pro Radio now offers both wide and narrow band ability in one piece of hardware.  Along with the new FCC compatible bandwidth options, the ADL Vantage allows visual control of settings in the field.  Power settings, channels, signal interference and more can be viewed from the onboard visual display.

The ADL Vantage Pro is compatible with existing PDL High Power accessories and cables.  Leica Geosystems kits are complete with all of the necessary accessories to make a complete field base station.  Read on below for pricing details and availability. For more information click over to our Leica Viva GPS / GNSS Page.

August 4th, 2011 - Leica To The Point Newsletter Volume 6 Issue

July 18th, 2011 - Visit our online Library!

We've just added an online Library featuring Leica Product Brochures, User Manuals, White Papers, FAQs, Data Sheets and Equipment Lists. There's a lot to browse through so check in and out as often as you like. You can access the Northern Survey Supply Library by clicking here or following the direct link from our homepage.

June 29th, 2011 - Feel like flipping? How about Leica's 2011 Construction Catalogue. Start flipping!

June 27, 2011 - Leica To The Point Newsletter Vol.6 Issue 4: June 2011

June 22, 2011 - We've added a FAQ section for the Leica Line of Disto Laser Distance Meters

We are in the process of adding support pages for many of our products, containing helpful FAQ sections, 'How To' videos, white papers and downloadable User Manuals. If you have any questions that you would like answered, and to be included in our FAQ Forums, please submit via the Contact Us Form. The first FAQ page deals with the Leica Line of Disto, and can be accessed from the Disto Page. For your convenience, here is the direct link. Cheers.

June 10th, 2011 - Leica Announces New Scanstation C10

For companies entering into laser scanning for as-built and engineering surveys, the affordable Leica ScanStation C5 represents a great starting platform: high performance laser scanner, power supply, data storage, touch screen interface, video camera, and laser plummet all in one instrument.

Users can add additional performance and versatility over time to meet expanding client opportunities. Leica ScanStation C5 owners can easily upgrade to long range, even faster scan speed, high-accuracy dual-axis compensation for standard survey workflows, and a high-resolution internal camera for color mapping. For more info click here

May 31st, 2011 - Northern Survey on You Tube? You bet! Click on You Tube icon to view

May 31st, 2011 - You can now follow Northern Survey Supply on Facebook

May 19th, 2011 - Attention to all GPS users in the City of Greater Sudbury! Leica SmartNet is available for your area. Please read the following recap and call Northern Survey Supply at 1 800 461 3223 for more details.

Leica Geosystems launches a Canadian commercial RTK network: Leica SmartNet – a new era for GPS users
A new era for GPS users

Leica Geosystems has deployed a commercial Network RTK correction services. Leica SmartNet is live and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a broadcast correction service to subscribers in Eastern Canada [*and now in the Sudbury area]. Leica SmartNet is enabled by the network of Leica Geosystems Ltd which is able to deliver corrections at the centimeter level in RTK mode or sub-meter DGPS and with raw data for post-processing.

No longer will surveyors have to set up base stations in secure compounds, or stand guard over them while the rover collects the positions. Now, one receiver is all you need. Of critical importance is the continuous datum afforded by Leica SmartNet – you can work at full precision, in CSRS Grid, as soon as you turn the receiver on, or work in a new or existing local grid as before.

Open to all, whichever GPS you own

SmartNet is available to anyone with any GPS receiver that can accept RTK or DGPS corrections broadcast by GSM or GPRS and CDMA. So whether you own a Leica Geosystems (GX1230 or SR530) or another make of GPS receiver you are able to gain access to the service.

The Network

Data from each of these reference stations around the country is received over the Internet at a highly secure location in Toronto where it is processed using Leica Spider Net, Leica Geosystems advanced network calculation software, and made available to users when they log in.

How does a user gain access to Leica SmartNet?

Signing up to SmartNet could not be easier, to take out a monthly or an annual subscription, all you have to do is register your GPS Rover by contacting us! SmartNet is open to everyone, whichever GPS receiver you own!

May 18th, 2011 Leica Viva SmartWorx 3.5 has been released.

Product Information
Leica SmartWorx 3.5 has been released for all Viva products. Included in this new version are many user requested applications and improvements. Starting today, all equipment will be delivered with version 3.5.

SmartWorx version 3.5 has been released for the following products:
CS10 and CS15 Field Controllers
TS11 and TS15 Total Stations
GS08, GS12, GS10 and GS15 GNSS Sensors
GS05 and GS06 Viva Uno units

SmartWorx version 3.5 can be loaded onto CS field controllers, TS11 or TS15 units with a CCP maintenance date of May 1, 2011, or later. It can be loaded on all GS10 and GS15 units regardless of CCP date. However, GS10 and GS15 units must be loaded with the same version of software that is on the controller being used.

New Features:
Integrated ASCII Export tool. (format files no longer required!!)
Import DTM job from a DXF file on the controller.
Create a working job when importing new ACSII points
Copy last stored point (easy way to code the same point twice)
Imported arcs only contain key points
Unleveled Setup Application
RoadRunner improvements
More!

Availability
SmartWorx Viva version 3.5 will be available starting today (May 13, 2011). Download it now at: www.leica-geosystems.com

May 09th, 2011 - On-Site Magazine Construction Insert Special Promotion
The May issue of On-Site features a Leica Geosystems construction insert which gives our Canadian customers the opportunity to get a 10% discount on Leica Geosystems construction solutions with participating Canadian dealers until June 30, 2011.

The Leica Geosystems insert in the May issue of On-Site gives customers the opportunity to get a 10% discount on Leica Geosystems construction solutions including machine control systems, construction lasers and levels, TPS and GPS systems, DISTO, Leica Builder, and Leica Geosystems accessories. This offer expires June 30, 2011, and is only available to our Canadian customers through our Canadian dealers.

To receive the 10% discount coupons, customers must visit the website http://portal.leicaus.com/coupon and enter their name, company and email address. They will then receive a customized coupon with the tracking code onsite06302011.

May 05th, 2011 - Northern Survey Supply adds Video Gallery to website
Accessible via the main Products section, our Video Gallery is a compilation of a wide assortment of surveying specific You Tube videos, such as Total Station Setup, Viva Rover Setup, and an introduction to the Leica TM30. Check back often as this gallery will be updated regularly. To get there from here just click

May 03rd, 2011 - Northern Survey Supply featured in Sudbury Mining Magazine
To read a PDF version of article, please click here.

April 29th, 2011 - Feature Product - The Leica ScanStation C10
The ScanStation C10 platform represents the most capabilities and best value packed into a single laser scanner instrument. Users can take advantage of surveyor-friendly, onboard total station-like control or use an external laptop for even more powerful, onsite viewing and data processing.

April 6th, 2011 - Read this month's To The Point Newsletter from Leica Geosystems

March 02nd, 2011 - Northern Survey Supply launches new mining-specific sister site
For mining-specific surveying instruments click on over to our newly launched SurveyForMining.com. The site showcases products geared towards the mining sector.

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