Description of the System: System Components 2.1
Description: The Leica iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna together with dedicated accessories
such as the Leica CGA100 GNSS antenna and Field Controller, offer you highest productivity and flexibility. For example, a Base Station configuration as well as Rover configuration is possible, but the system also can be used in a Machine configuration.
Two example configurations are shown in the following paragraphs.
Main components, Base Station configuration


Main components, Rover configuration


Satellite channels: Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured, a maximum number of 555 channels is allocated.

Special features iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna
iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is equipped with several special features:
• Wide supply voltage range of 9 V to 35 V
• Voltage peak protection and reverse polarity protection
• Can be used on a machine when being mounted inside the cabin
• Can be used near the sea
• Protection caps on connectors
• Display and keys for status and configuration
• Versatile connectivity including USB, Serial RS232 and Bluetooth
• USB host port for data transfer and firmware upgrade
• Built-in high speed LTE (4G) / HSPA (3.5G) modem
• Built-in radio options
• Robust, compact housing with aluminium bottom and plastic top
Special features CGA100
CGA100 antennas are equipped with several special features:
• Can be used near the sea
• Standard robust 5/8" Whitworth thread
• Robust TNC connector
• Future proof four constellation, multi-frequency antenna element
• Robust, compact plastic housing
Commands for Remote Config: The iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna can be communicated:
• via the Leica Machine Control Net Protocol on the serial port P1 and Bluetooth.
Documentation for the communication protocol is available on request from the Leica Geosystems representative.