GPS World, August 2015
THE BUSINESS SURVEY Spectra Precision Offers Flexible GNSS Receiver for Surveyors Spectra Precision has introduced the SP60 GNSS receiver which it calls a versatile solution combining next generation Spectra Precision GNSS technology a high level of configuration flexibility and an innovative design The SP60 is part of Spectra Precisions portfolio of GNSS receivers designed for mainstream survey and construction applications such as cadastral topographic control stakeout and network RTK The SP60 features exclusive Z Blade GNSS centric technology running on a new generation 240 channel 6G chipset The SP60 is capable of fully utilizing all six available GNSS systems GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS and SBAS but can also be configured to use only selected constellations in an RTK solution GPS only GLONASS only or BeiDou only With L Band capability to enable CenterPoint RTX correction service the SP60 GNSS receiver can deliver centimeter level accuracy without terrestrial cellular network availability the company said The receiver is optimized to provide high accuracy positioning performance worldwide The SP60 is scalable and can be used in multiple configurations and operating modes from a simple postprocessing solution to a network RTK or CenterPoint RTXcapable rover The optional transmit radio or embedded long range Bluetooth enables the receiver to be used as a base and rover system This extended scalability allows surveyors to begin with a simple solution and through hardware and firmware upgrades adapt the SP60 to more complex survey jobs The SP60 is rugged and waterproof yet compact lightweight and ergonomic The receiver includes a patented inside the rod mounted UHF antenna When the UHF transmit radio module is used its UHF antenna remains protected inside the rugged rod extending the radio range performance www gpsworld com August 2015 GPS World 11
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