LIVERMORE, Calif. – July 29, 2011 – Handheld field controller technology has been expanded with the introduction of Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) FC-236, a solid, rugged, powerful receiver and controller with added memory and fast network connectivity.

Scott Langbein, senior product manager, said, “The FC-236 has all the advances available in handheld technology – more memory (4GB) and additional RAM (256 MB) to enable fast software operation.” The FC-236 has a Microsoft Windows Mobile® operating system and includes a three megapixel autofocus camera, built-in Bluetooth® wireless and 3.5G cellular connectivity. “Users won’t believe how fast they can connect to a GPS network using the FC-236.”

The controller has an industry leading IP67 rating, is waterproof and dustproof, which allows it to operate efficiently in the harshest of conditions.

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (TPS) designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. TPS’ parent company, Topcon Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange – 7732), was founded in 1932.