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Article: POB 2003: GPS equipment survey--geodetic receivers.(Buyers Guide)
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POB 2003 GPS Equipment Survey--Geodetic Receivers
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR Leica Leica
GeosystemsGeosystems
RECEIVER MODELSR530 SR520
Manufacturer's phone number 800/367-9453 800/367-9453
Receiver tracking characteristics
Single-frequency or dual-frequencyDual Dual
GPS?
L1 C/A code, L1 carrier
L1 only, codeless
L1 only C/A-code
L1 codeless and L2 codeless
L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless Yes Yes
L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code
L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code
Other ...
<1 seconds
(seconds)
For all available satellites? 10 seconds10 seconds
(seconds)
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes Yes
initialized with session
observing criteria at an office
before going to the sites?
If "Yes," can the system be Yes Yes
programmed with information for
multiple sessions?
If the system can be programmed, Yes Yes
can alphanumeric data be input?
Does the receiver give some Yes Yes
indication that data is being
recorded?
Size: (W" x W" x D") 9.53 x 6.25 x 6.75 x 6.25 x
x 1.93x 3.5
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only) 4.19 3.6
Is antenna included in the weight?NoYes
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK Approx. 7 Approx. 5
rover-receiver, antenna,
controller, radio, pole,
batteries)
Receiver housing material (e.g. Aluminum Aluminum/
plastic, metal) Plastic
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% WaterproofWaterproof
non-condensing)
Drop height survival (m/ft)
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6,
IPX7)
Operating Temperature Range -40[degrees] to -40[degrees] to
(degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C 55[degrees] C
Is standard battery internal? Yes Yes
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C 20><70 seconds
(seconds)
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes Yes
initialized with session
observing criteria at an office
before going to the sites?
If "Yes," can the system be Yes Yes
programmed with information for
multiple sessions?
If the system can be programmed, Yes Yes
can alphanumeric data be input?
Does the receiver give some Yes Yes
indication that data is being
recorded?
Size: (W" x W" x D")6.75 x 6.25
x 3.5
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only)3.6
Is antenna included in the weight?NoYes
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK Approx 5 Approx. 5
rover-receiver, antenna,
controller, radio, pole,
batteries)
Receiver housing material (e.g. Plastic Aluminum/
plastic, metal) Plastic
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% 100% Waterproof
non-condensing)
Drop height survival (m/ft) 2m
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6,
IPX7)
Operating Temperature Range -40[degrees] to -40[degrees] to
(degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C 55[degrees] C
Is standard battery internal? Yes Yes
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C><4
RTK rover inc. receiver, antenna,
radio, controller)
Has the system (including all NoNo
components) been tested by the
(FCCS) *?
ANTENNA
Type: PG-A1 (Zero Microstrip
Centered)
Is antenna built into the receiver? NoYes
If "Yes," is antenna removable? No
If it is not removable, is there a Yes (Optional)
provision for an external
antenna?
Weight antenna (lbs.) 1
Length of antenna cable furnished 3 m
with receiver?
Maximum length of antenna cable [26] [26]
that can be used?
Is A system available for Yes Yes
postprocessing data?
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($)
Receiver?
Antenna?
Postprocessing hardware and $2000 to $8000$2000 to $8000
software?
WARRANTY (months)
Receiver? 1212
Antenna? 1212
Postprocessing hardware?
ADVANCED FEATURES [49] [49]
READER SERVICE NUMBER 2526
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR Trimble Trimble
RECEIVER MODEL5700 GPS 5800 GPS
Receiver receiver
Manufacturer's phone number 800/538 7800 800/538-7800
Receiver tracking characteristics
Single-frequency or dual-frequencyDual Dual
GPS?
L1 C/A code, L1 carrier
L1 only, codeless
L1 only C/A-code
L1 codeless and L2 codeless
L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless
L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code
L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code
Other [32] [32]
GLONASS? N/A No
WAAS? Yes Yes
Max. number of satellites tracked 1212
simultaneously
Number of receiver channels 2424
Selectable data interval for phaseYes [33] Yes [33]
measurement?
When four satellites are tracked,
does the receiver display
provide:
Satellite tracking status? Yes [34] Yes [34]
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)? Yes [34] Yes [34]
Three-dimensional positions?Yes [34] Yes [34]
Velocity? Yes [34] Yes [34]
Dilution of precision? Yes [34] Yes [34]
Real-time map display with Yes [34] Yes [34]
linework and background
Touch screen display? Yes [34] Yes [34]
Coordinates in grid, local or Yes [34] Yes [34]
ground values? If yes, state
which.
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
Static (cm) [+ or -] 0.5 cm [+ or -] 0.5 cm
+ 0.5 ppm RMS + 0.5 ppm RMS
RTK (cm)[+ or -] 1 cm + [+ or -] 1 cm +
1 ppm RMS 1 ppm RMS
Does the receiver accurately
measure and output:
Code Phase? Yes Yes
Carrier Phase? Yes Yes
Integrated Doppler? Yes Yes
Pseudo-range data? Yes Yes
Full wavelenght L2 carrier-phaseYes Yes
data when A/S is implemented?
Cross-correlated Y2-Y1 Yes Yes
pseudoranges?
Other dual-frequency technology
Specify available observables [35] [35]
(e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.)
On what medium is observed data
recorded during the observations?
Internal memory?Compart Yes
Flashcard
Other medium? Direct to PC Direct to PC
or Data or Data
Collector Collector
If recorded in the internal [36] Serial port
memory, what medium is
available to transfer to after
the observations end? (serial
port, IR port, USB port,
removable media memory, other)
Maximum internal memory capacity [37] 2
(Mb)
Maximum data transfer speed from 1 Megabit/sec 115200
internal memory to PC (baud)
RECEIVER INTERFACE
Are the following supported an the
single component of the system,
which includes the Receiver (Rx),
or the controller or handheld
Computer (C) or both (B).
Alpha-numeric entry of data C C
Text warnings C C
Setting of receiver parametersB B
Receiver status B B
Messages formed with LEDS RxRx
Messages formed with LCDs C C
Can receiver be used in a vehicle Yes Yes
for positioning and navigation?
Can the receiver perform:
Kinematic surveys? Yes Yes
Pseudo-kinematic surveys? Yes Yes
Rapid statics surveys? Yes Yes
Can the receiver perform real-timeyes Yes
kinematic surveys?
If yes, does it have on-the-fly Yes Yes
ambiguity resolution
capabilities?
Is RTK radio internal or[7] [5]
external?
Use of multiple RTK base stations Yes
on a single radio
Can the receiver perform real-time Yes
Differential GPS (DGPS)?
Is the receiver capable of picking Yes
up signals from U.S. Coast Guard
beacons?
Is the receiver capable of picking Yes
up signals from the commercially
available DGPS service companies?
Time to first satellite signal lock><10 seconds
(seconds)
For all available satellites?><2.5 Watts
RTK rover inc. receiver, antenna, (including(including
radio, controller)Radio)Radio)
Has the system (including all Yes [42]
components) been tested by the
(FCCS) *?
ANTENNA
Type: Varies [46] 5800 Internal
[43]
Is antenna built into the receiver? NoYes
If "Yes," is antenna removable? No
If it is not removable, is there aYes No
provision for an external
antenna?
Weight antenna (lbs.) Varies [47] [51]
Length of antenna cable furnished 1Om (30Ft)Cable free
with receiver?
Maximum length of antenna cable [48] N/A
that can be used?
Is A system available for Yes Yes
postprocessing data?
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($) Contra Dealer Contact Dealer
Receiver? Contra Dealer Contact Dealer
Antenna? Contra Dealer Contact Dealer
Postprocessing hardware and Contra Dealer Contact Dealer
software?
WARRANTY (months) 1212
Receiver? 1212
Antenna? 1212
Postprocessing hardware? 1212
ADVANCED FEATURES [50] [50]
READER SERVICE NUMBER 2728
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR Trimble
RECEIVER MODEL4600 LS GPS
receiver
Manufacturer's phone number 800/538-7800
Receiver tracking characteristics
Single-frequency or dual-frequencySingle
GPS?
L1 C/A code, L1 carrier
L1 only, codeless
L1 only C/A-code
L1 codeless and L2 codeless
L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless
L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code
L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code
Other [32]
GLONASS? No
WAAS? Yes
Max. number of satellites tracked 12
simultaneously
Number of receiver channels 12
Selectable data interval for phaseYes [33]
measurement?
When four satellites are tracked,
does the receiver display
provide:
Satellite tracking status? Yes [34]
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)? Yes [34]
Three-dimensional positions?Yes [34]
Velocity? Yes [34]
Dilution of precision? Yes [34]
Real-time map display with Yes [34]
linework and background
Touch screen display? Yes [34]
Coordinates in grid, local or Yes [34]
ground values? If yes, state
which.
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
Static (cm) [+ or -] 0.5 cm
+ 1 ppm RMS
RTK (cm)N/A
Does the receiver accurately
measure and output:
Code Phase? Yes
Carrier Phase? Yes
Integrated Doppler? Yes
Pseudo-range data? Yes
Full wavelenght L2 carrier-phaseN/A
data when A/S is implemented?
Cross-correlated Y2-Y1
pseudoranges?
Other dual-frequency technology N/A
Specify available observables [35]
(e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.)
On what medium is observed data
recorded during the observations?
Internal memory?Yes
Other medium? Direct to PC
or Data
Collector
If recorded in the internal Serial port
memory, what medium is
available to transfer to after
the observations end? (serial
port, IR port, USB port,
removable media memory, other)
Maximum internal memory capacity 1
(Mb)
Maximum data transfer speed from 38400
internal memory to PC (baud)
RECEIVER INTERFACE
Are the following supported an the
single component of the system,
which includes the Receiver (Rx),
or the controller or handheld
Computer (C) or both (B).
Alpha-numeric entry of data C
Text warnings C
Setting of receiver parametersC
Receiver status B
Messages formed with LEDS Rx
Messages formed with LCDs C
Can receiver be used in a vehicle Yes
for positioning and navigation?
Can the receiver perform:
Kinematic surveys? Yes
Pseudo-kinematic surveys? Yes
Rapid statics surveys? Yes
Can the receiver perform real-timeN/A
kinematic surveys?
If yes, does it have on-the-fly
ambiguity resolution
capabilities?
Is RTK radio internal or
external?
Use of multiple RTK base stations
on a single radio
Can the receiver perform real-timeN/A
Differential GPS (DGPS)?
Is the receiver capable of picking
up signals from U.S. Coast Guard
beacons?
Is the receiver capable of pickingNo
up signals from the commercially
available DGPS service companies?
Time to first satellite signal lock
(seconds)
For all available satellites?
(seconds)
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes
initialized with session
observing criteria at an office
before going to the sites?
If "Yes," can the system be [36]
programmed with information for
multiple sessions?
If the system can be programmed, [37]
can alphanumeric data be input?
Does the receiver give some Yes
indication that data is being
recorded?
Size: (W" x W" x D")
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only)
Is antenna included in the weight?
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK
rover-receiver, antenna,
controller, radio, pole,
batteries)
Receiver housing material (e.g. Hardened
plastic, metal) Plastic
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% [42]
non-condensing)
Drop height survival (m/ft) 2m (6.56 ft)
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6, MIL-SPEC-810E
IPX7)
Operating Temperature Range -40[degrees] to
(degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C
Is standard battery internal? Yes
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C>