Carlson RTk5 GNSS Solution

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The Carlson RT5 is a fast, ruggedized Windows® data collector designed for surveying, stake-out, construction layout and GIS mapping, and is bundled with Carlson SurvPC – the Windows-based data collection program. Optionally, the RT5 can run SurvPC with Esri OEM for use in the field. With 8GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, you can collect and analyze your data quicker than ever before.

The Carlson RTk5 adds an advanced GNSS solution to the RT5, allowing new levels of freedom and accuracy in a compact, light, versatile package. The Carlson RTk5 comes with a custom-built pole and cradle, a survey-grade antenna, a small portable helix antenna for handheld GNSS use, and provides a light, versatile, all-in-one solution for land surveyors, engineers, GIS professionals, and anyone else in need of advanced GNSS positioning with an RTK rover.

KEY FEATURES – RT5 & RTK5

PERFORMANCE
• Powerful Windows 10 for office-to-field use
• Plenty of memory - 8GB Ram & 256 GB flash storage 

EXPANDABLE BATTERY
 All-day battery runs 10+ hours for minimal downtime
 Optional 15+ hour battery
 5-minute hot swap

CONNECTIVITY
• Long Range Bluetooth®
• Dual-band Wi-Fi®
• USB 3.0 connectivity
• 4G LTE

FIELD-TESTED RUGGED
• Operates in extreme temperatures from 14F to 122F (-10° C to 50° C)
• Dustproof & water resistant (IP65 rating)
• Designed to MIL-STD-810G for ultra-ruggedness
• 3-year warranty

HIGH-VISIBILITY DISPLAY
• Large, 8-inch display for easy viewing
• 800 nits (cd2/M) brightness provides extraordinary visibility
• Capacitive touch screen with digital pen support

 

KEY FEATURES – RTK5 GNSS SOLUTION

GNSS CAPABILITIES
• Advanced multi-frequency, multi-constellation (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS) RTK GNSS performance
• Balanced & ergonomic; 25+% lighter than typical GNSS setups – 6 lbs (2.7 kg) with tablet, cradle, pole, and antenna
• Gather live, centimeter-level positions directly into an Esri database with zero post processing
• Operate handheld without a pole for fast GIS work


SPECIFICATIONS

GNSS (RTk5)

 Multi-Frequency
 Multi-Constellation (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS)
 RTK1,2
 Horizontal accuracy: 0.008 m + 1 ppm
 Vertical accuracy: 0.011 m + 1 ppm
 Update rate up to 5 Hz
 Convergence time: < 10 sec
 Initialization Time
 Cold starts 24 s
 Reacquisition 2 s 

PROCESSOR
 Quad-core Intel® Pentium Silver processor

OPERATING SYSTEM
 Microsoft® Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
 Multiple languages supported (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese)

MEMORY AND DATA STORAGE
 8 GB RAM
 256 GB flash storage
 User-accessible smart card reader

GRAPHICS
 Intel® HD Graphics

DISPLAY
 Active viewing area: 8” (203 mm)
 Resolution: WXGA (1280 x 800)
 High-visibility backlit LCD for sunlight viewability
 Portrait or landscape orientation with automatic screen rotation

TOUCH SCREEN
 Projected capacitive multi-touch interface for use with gloves, small tip stylus, and in wet conditions

PHYSICAL KEYS
 LED backlight adjustment keys
 Windows/home key
 Power button
 2 trigger buttons
 4 programmable buttons

PORTS
 USB 3.0 x 1
 3.5 mm audio jack
 USB Type-C power input jack
 Built-in speaker

BATTERY
 Removable Li-Ion battery, 5400mAh
 Operates 10+ hours on one charge
 Hot-swappable, easily changeable in field
 Optimized for strong performance in cold temperatures
 Excellent lifecycle performance
 Optional 8000mAh battery for 15+ hours of operation

PHYSICAL
 Size: 6.1 x 9.4 x 1.3 in (155 x 238 x 33 mm)
 Tablet Weight: 2.58 lbs (1.17 kg)
 Complete setup on pole: 6 lbs (2.72 kg)
  Durable, shock-resistant design
 Easy-to-grip, impact-absorbing, overmolded bumpers
 Lightweight and ergonomic design

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
  Long Range Bluetooth® (tested to 1,500’/450 m)
 Wi-Fi· 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
 4G LTE

OTHER FEATURES
 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) v2.0

CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
 IEC 62368-1
 FCC Class B
 CE Marking (applicable EMC, R&TTE, and LVD directives)
 RoHS Compliant
 Industry Canada
 HERO (Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) certified

FIELD-TESTED RUGGED
 IP65 for dust and water resistance
 Operating Temperature: 14 F to 122 F (10° C to 50° C)
 Storage temperature: -4 F to 140 F (-20° C to 60° C)
 MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration protection

WARRANTY
 3-year warranty
 Service plans available

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
• Antennas: Survey grade (RTk5), Helix/GIS (RTk5), and LR Bluetooth
• Custom survey pole (RTk5)
• Custom cradle with pole mount & 1” ram arm
 Standard removable battery
 AC wall charger
 Quick Start Guide
 Hand strap