Article: POB 2004 GPS equipment survey--geodetic receivers.(Point of Beginning )(Global Positioning System )(Illustration)

 
POB 2004 GPS Equipment Survey--Geodetic Receivers 
 
  Allen Osborne   Leica   Leica 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR  Assoc. Inc. Geosystems  Geosystems 
 
RECEIVER MODELRascal-8GX1210  GX1220 
Manufacturer's phone  805/495-8420800/367-9453800/367-9453 
  number 
Receiver tracking 
  characteristics 
Single-frequency or   DualSingle  Dual 
  dual-frequency GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 Yes 
  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-  ...
<10 
  (watts, receiver only) 
Power consumption?  Varies with><10 seconds 
  satellites? (seconds) 
Can the system be YesYes Yes 
  preprogrammed or 
  initialized with 
  session observing 
  criteria at an office 
  before going to the 
  sites? 
  If "Yes," can the   YesYes Yes 
  system be programmed 
  with information for 
  multiple sessions? 
If the system can be  YesYes Yes 
  preprogrammed, can 
  alphanumeric data be 
  input? 
Does the receiver giveYesYes Yes 
  some indication that 
  data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (H" X W" X D")  10.1 X 5.9 X   5.9 X 10.1 X6.75 X 6.25 X 
  2.52.5 3.5 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver2.22.2 3.6 
  only) 
Is antenna included inNo No  Yes 
  the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete Approx. 5  Approx. 5   Approx. 5 
  RTK rover-receiver, 
  antenna, controller, 
  radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing  PlasticPlastic Aluminum/ 
  material (e.g. plastic 
  plastic, metal) 
Humidity proofing (e.g.   100%   100%Waterproof 
  95%, 100% non- 
  condensing) 
Drop height survival  2 m2 m 
  (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g.   IP66   IP66 
  IPX5, IPX6, IPX7) 
Operating Temperature -20 to -20 to  -40 to 
  Range (degrees F/C) 55[degrees]C   55[degrees]C55[degrees]C 
Is standard battery   YesYes Yes 
  internal? 
Hours of operation at 0   7  7><1 seconds 
  signal lock (seconds) 
For all available 10 seconds  10 seconds 
  satellites? (seconds) 
Can the system be Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed or 
  initialized with 
  session observing 
  criteria at an office 
  before going to the 
  sites? 
  If "Yes," can the   Yes Yes 
  system be programmed 
  with information for 
  multiple sessions? 
If the system can be  Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed, can 
  alphanumeric data be 
  input? 
Does the receiver giveYes Yes 
  some indication that 
  data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (H" X W" X D")  6.75 X 6.25 X 3.5   6.75 X 6.25 X 3.5 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver3.6 3.6 
  only) 
Is antenna included inYes Yes 
  the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete Approx. 5   Approx. 5 
  RTK rover-receiver, 
  antenna, controller, 
  radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing  Aluminum/plasticAluminum/plastic 
  material (e.g. 
  plastic, metal) 
Humidity proofing (e.g.   Waterproof 
  95%, 100% non- 
  condensing) 
Drop height survival 
  (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g. 
  IPX5, IPX6, IPX7) 
Operating Temperature -40 to 55[degrees]C -40 to 55[degrees]C 
  Range (degrees F/C) 
Is standard battery   Yes Yes 
  internal? 
Hours of operation at 0><30 seconds 
  satellites? (seconds) 
Can the system be YesYes Yes 
  preprogrammed or 
  initialized with 
  session observing 
  criteria at an office 
  before going to the 
  sites? 
  If "Yes," can the   YesControlled by   Yes 
  system be programmed   data collector 
  with information for 
  multiple sessions? 
If the system can be  YesYes Yes 
  preprogrammed, can 
  alphanumeric data be 
  input? 
Does the receiver giveYesYes, color LED  Yes, color LED 
  some indication that   indication  indication 
  data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (H" X W" X D")  9.53 X 6.25 X  [78][86] 
  1.93 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver4.19   [79][87] 
  only) 
Is antenna included inNo Yes [88] 
  the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete Approx. 6  N/A [89] 
  RTK rover-receiver, 
  antenna, controller, 
  radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing  Aluminum   HardenedMagnesium alloy 
  material (e.g. plastic 
  plastic, metal) 
Humidity proofing (e.g.   Waterproof [80][90] 
  95%, 100% non- 
  condensing) 
Drop height survival [81][91] 
  (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g.  MIL-SPEC-810E   IPX7 
  IPX5, IPX6, IPX7) 
Operating Temperature -40 to -40 to  -40 to 
  Range (degrees F/C) 55[degrees]C   65[degrees]C65[degrees]C 
 (-40 to (-40 to 
 149[degrees]F)  149[degrees]F) 
Is standard battery   YesYes Yes 
  internal? 
Hours of operation at 0   20><30 seconds 
  satellites? (seconds) 
Can the system be Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed or 
  initialized with 
  session observing 
  criteria at an office 
  before going to the 
  sites? 
  If "Yes," can the   Controlled by data  Yes 
  system be programmedcollector 
  with information for 
  multiple sessions? 
If the system can be  Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed, can 
  alphanumeric data be 
  input? 
Does the receiver giveYes, color LED  Yes, color LED 
  some indication thatindication  indication 
  data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (H" X W" X D")  [95][102] 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver[96][103] 
  only) 
Is antenna included inYes No, varies [88] 
  the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete [97][101] 
  RTK rover-receiver, 
  antenna, controller, 
  radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing  Hardened plasticComposite metal 
  material (e.g.  extrusion 
  plastic, metal) 
Humidity proofing (e.g.   [90][105] 
  95%, 100% non- 
  condensing) 
Drop height survival  [98][98] 
  (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g.   IPX7IPX5 
  IPX5, IPX6, IPX7) 
Operating Temperature -40 to + 65[degrees]C   -40 to 65[degrees]C 
  Range (degrees F/C) (-40 to 167[degrees]F)  (-40 to 149[degrees]F) 
Is standard battery   Yes No 
  internal? 
Hours of operation at 0><30 seconds 
  satellites? (seconds) 
Can the system be Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed or 
  initialized with 
  session observing 
  criteria at an office 
  before going to the 
  sites? 
  If "Yes," can the   Yes Controlled by data 
  system be programmedcollector 
  with information for 
  multiple sessions? 
If the system can be  Yes Yes 
  preprogrammed, can 
  alphanumeric data be 
  input? 
Does the receiver giveYes, color LED  Yes, color LED 
  some indication thatindication  indication 
  data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (H" X W" X D")  [86][95] 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver[87][96] 
  only) 
Is antenna included inNo, varies [88] Yes 
  the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete [89][97] 
  RTK rover-receiver, 
  antenna, controller, 
  radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing  Magnesium alloy Hardened plastic 
  material (e.g. 
  plastic, metal) 
Humidity proofing (e.g.   [80][80] 
  95%, 100% non- 
  condensing) 
Drop height survival  [91][98] 
  (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g.   IPX7IPX7 
  IPX5, IPX6, IPX7) 
Operating Temperature -40 to 65[degrees]C -40 to 65[degrees]C 
  Range (degrees F/C) (-40 to 149[degrees]F)  (-40 to 149[degrees]F) 
Is standard battery   Yes Yes 
  internal? 
Hours of operation at 0><3.75 
  (watts complete RTK 
  rover inc. receiver, 
  antenna, radio, 
  controller) 
Has the systemSee Trimble 5700See Trimble 5700 
  (including all 
  components) been 
  tested by the (FGCS)*? 
ANTENNA 
Type: Varies [88] Trimble R8 internal 
Is antenna built into No  Yes 
  the receiver? 
  If "Yes," is antennaN/A No 
  removable? 
If it is not removable,   N/A No 
  is there a provision 
  for an external 
  antenna? 
Weight, antenna (lbs.)Varies [88] Included in receiver 
  weight 
Length of antenna cable   10 m (30 ft)Cable free 
  furnished with 
  receiver? 
Maximum length of [92]Not required 
  antenna cable that can 
  be used? 
Is a system available Yes Yes 
  for postprocessing 
  data? 
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST   Contact Trimble dealer  Contact Trimble dealer 
  PRICE ($) 
Receiver? Contact Trimble dealer  Contact Trimble dealer 
Antenna?  Contact Trimble dealer  Contact Trimble dealer 
Postprocessing hardware   Contact Trimble dealer  Contact Trimble dealer 
  and software? 
WARRANTY (months) 12  12 
Receiver? 12  12 
Antenna?  12  12 
Postprocessing hardware?  12  12 
ADVANCED FEATURES [82][82] 
READER SERVICE NUMBER 37  38 
 
*Federal Geodetic Control Subcommittee 
Numbers in brackets refer to notes on page 49. 
 
  1. L1 C/A & L2, code and carrier. 
  2. The helical antenna design yields superior gain to typical patch 
 antenna elements. 
  3. The Rascal System is designed for use on land, in vehicles and for 
 hydrographic surveys. 
  4. 100% waterproof. 
  5. For><3.0 watts for NetRS, 3.5 watts with Dorne & Margolin choke ring 
 antenna and 4 watts with a Zephyr Geodetic antenna. 
107. Using 6 Mb internal memory>