The serial number of a TS15 can be found in two places. Either (1) inside the battery compartment, or (2) in the settings on the total station
1. Battery Compartment
Open up the battery compartment and you will find the serial number, article number, instrument type and other information all printed on a sticker.
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2. Leiva Viva Settings
To view the serial number or equipment number of a Leica TS15 total station or Leica controller CS15 follow the below Steps.
- Select User from the main menu.
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- Select About Leica Viva from the User options.
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- Using the tabs at the top, you can view the serial number and equipment number of either the controller or the total station. You can also view the SmartWorx Viva software number and when the licensing runs out on your software subscriptions.
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