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SXBlue Mapper 200 & 400
Bluetooth™ DGPS

The SXBlue Mapper package combines into one GPS mapping product:
• The unique features and outstanding performance of the SXBlue GPS
• The power and flexibility of the FieldCE data collection software suite
• The ruggedness and portability of the Recon
... all in a cable-free Bluetooth™ environment

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THE SXBlue GPS - PRECISION GPS RECEIVER
The SXBlue GPS is a Bluetooth™ GPS/SBAS receiver with the following unique features:
  • DGPS-always solution using SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS) signals
  • Integrated COAST™ Technology holds last differential correction for up to one hour without significant accuracy degradation
  • No more post-processing where suitable SBAS coverage is available
  • Sub-meter DGPS accuracy in clear sky environment
  • Superior DGPS performance under tree canopy
  • Bluetooth technology provides wireless link to any PDA
  • Can be used as an RTCM-104 correction source for other GPS receivers
  • Optional 5Hz position update rate
  • The only rugged and compact sub-meter Bluetooth receiver on the market

THE CMT FIELD CE - DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE
FieldCE GIS is an advanced GPS data collection and navigation software for Pocket PC 2002 Operating Systems.
  • User-definable feature lists with attribute and value layers
  • Records Point, Line and Area features
  • Records features in static or dynamic (time or distance interval)
  • Nested Points, Offset and Traverse features
  • Area and perimeter measurements in the field
  • Import/Export ESRI’s shapefile™ format
  • In-the-field and on-the-fly coordinate system conversion
  • Supports Laser Rangefinders and Bar Code Readers
  • and more...

RECON - HANDHELD DATA COLLECTOR
The Recon is a rugged handheld PC with the perfect combination of durability, portability and versatility.
  • Built tough with a drop shock-resistant design
  • Waterproof (submersible)
  • RS-232 and USB ports
  • Direct sunlight readable 3.5in Reflective Color LCD
  • 2 CF card slots and built-in Flash memory
  • 15-hour autonomy with default parameters
  • Pocket PC 2003 Operating System
  • Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, handwriting recognition

SUITABLE FOR ANY GPS/GIS APPLICATIONS
  • Forestry (regular GIS mapping, Navigation, Timber cruising, block layout...)
  • Agriculture (sampling, inspection, farm mapping, navigation...)
  • Municipality (asset mapping, inspection...)
  • Mining and mineral exploration
  • Environment
  • Utilities (Power, Telephone, Oil/Gas...)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
  • SXBlue GPS, Precision antenna with 1.5m coax cable, RS-232/DB-9 cable
  • Nylon carrying case, 7.2V 4,500mAh battery and charger
  • ToughBook CF-P1 computer, CF-P1/SXBlue cable, cradle, charger, PC AutoSync cable
  • Bluetooth™ CF card and 64Mb SD card
  • Cable clip, 2 extra stylus pen, softcloth for screen
  • FieldCE GIS software CD and manual

SPECIFICATIONS SXBlue GPS
GPS Sensor
  • Receiver Type: L1, C/A code, with carrier phase smoothing
  • Channels: 12-channel, parallel tracking (10-channel when tracking WAAS)
  • WAAS Tracking: 2-channel parallel tracking
  • Update Rate: 1 Hz default, 5Hz optional
  • Horizontal Accuracy: <1m 95% confidence (DGPS) 1; <5m 95% confidence (no SA) 2
Communication
  • Serial ports: 1 Bluetooth serial port (9600 baud); 1 RS-232C
  • Baud Rates: 4800, 9600, 19200
  • Data I/O Protocol: NMEA 183
  • Raw Data: Proprietary binary (RINEX utility available)
  • Correction I/O Protocol: RTCM SC-104
  • Status LEDs: Power, GPS lock, DGPS position, SBAS lock, Bluetooth connection
Power
  • Input Voltages: 5 VDC (4.5 to 9 VDC)
  • Average Power Consumption: 3.6 W @ 7.2 V
  • Battery Pack: NiMH 4,500mAh @ 7.2
Environmental
  • Operating Temperature: -40ºC to +70ºC
  • Storage Temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC
Mechanical
  • Enclosure : Environmentally sealed powder-coated Aluminum
Antenna
  • GPS Frequency Range: L1 (1575.42 MHz ± 1.02 MHz)
  • Gain (without cable): 30dB (typical)
  • Cable Attenuation: 0.94 dB / m
  • Standard cable length: 1.5m (5ft)
  • Dimensions: 4.6 cm x 3.9cm x 1.25cm (1.81” x 1.53” x 0.49”)
  • Weight (without cable): 32 g (.07 lbs)
Notes:
1. SVs > 5, HDOP < 2, short baseline from reference station, and low multipath environment.
2. Dependant upon ionospheric activity and multipath
Recon
Durability
  • Designed to exceed military standards
  • Waterproof, sealed against accidental immersion
  • Operating temperature: -30 to +60°C
CPU
  • Intel® XScale 200 MHz (Recon 200); 400 MHz (Recon 400)
Storage & Memory
  • 64MB High Speed SDRAM (~6MB reserved)
  • 64MB non volatile Flash (128MB with Recon 400) (~16MB reserved)
  • 2 CF card slots
Display
  • 3.5” 240x320 (QVGA) reflective, sunlight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color frontlit LCD with Touchscreen
Keyboard & Input
  • 3 function keys
  • 4-direction cursor control button
  • Touchscreen LCD
Interface
  • RS-232 and USB ports
  • Bluetooth™ CF card installed
Power Supply
  • 3800 mAH NiMH rechargeable battery pack
  • Battery autonomy: about 15 hours
Operating System
  • Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003
  • Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Note, Calculator, MediaPlayer, etc.
Dimensions & Weight
  • 16.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm (6.5 x 3.75 x 1.75 in.)
  • 490 g (17 oz)


SOFTWARE SUITE
MapPad - SHP
  • Point line, Area features
  • Static/Dynamic mode
  • Feature list
  • Navigation features
  • Import/Export Shapefile™
FieldCE GIS (standard package)
Includes all of MapPad plus...
  • Nested points, offsets and traverse
  • Distance datalogging
  • User-defined coordinate systems
  • Interfaces to March II Receivers
FieldCE Survey
Includes all of FieldCE GIS plus...
  • COGO functions
  • Stakeout (point, line, offset, slope)
  • 2D / 3D Stakeout
  • Geoid 99 support