Montreal – Geneq
Inc. announced the SXBlue III GNSS, a palm-sized GNSS RTK receiver that uses
both GPS and GLONASS for real-time, centimeter accuracy. Via Bluetooth, it
brings centimeter accuracy to any smartphone, handheld, tablet or notebook
computer that is Bluetooth-compliant.
The SXBlue III GNSS uses new, patented technology that
allows it to generate corrections for both GPS and GLONASS satellite data even
if the user’s reference station (or RTK Network) only supports GPS. This
features opens up productivity benefits of GLONASS to all high-precision users
around the world, and not just ones who have access to GLONASS-enabled
reference stations.
“With its competitive price and creative implementation of
GLONASS, the SXBlue III GNSS will open new doors for users who want to improve
their productivity with GLONASS, but don’t have control over their reference
station infrastructure,” said Jean-Yves Lauture, product engineer. “With the
SXBlue III GNSS, the user doesn’t need to be concerned with their RTK reference
station at all. It could be a 20-year-old GPS-only reference station and the
SXBlue III GNSS will still create corrections for the GLONASS data and allow
you the benefit of GPS/GLONASS RTK productivity in the field.”
By implementing GLONASS, the SXBlue III GNSS immediately
increases your RTK productivity with its ability to track 55 satellites (31
GPS, 24 GLONASS). With 12 to 19 satellites in view at all times, the SXBlue III
GNSS provides performance when working in tough environments such as in and
around tree canopy, buildings and rugged terrain.
The next-generation SXBlue III GNSS is a small, palm-sized
unit that utilizes a small 2.7-inch diameter GNSS antenna. The unit is
completely waterproof (submersible), dustproof and ruggedized, with an IP-67
rating. Its Class-1 long-range Bluetooth 2.0 has a typical range of 250 meters.
The internal, rechargeable, field replaceable Li-Ion battery has on-board LEDs
to let the user know how much battery life is left. The operating temperature
range of the SXBlue III GNSS is -40°C (-40°F) to 85°C (185°F).
In addition to the built-in long-range Bluetooth
transceiver, the SXBlue III GNSS also has a standard DB-9 RS-232 port and a USB
Type B port whose outputs are fully programmable up to 10Hz standard with a
20Hz option.
The SXBlue III GNSS is targeted at high-precision users in
industries such as surveying, GIS, utilities, construction, agriculture,
engineering and other natural resource industries in addition to local, state
and federal government users.
For more information, please visit http://www.sxbluegps.com/sxblueIII-gnss.html
Geneq Releases SXBlue III GNSS RTK Receiver
August 23, 2012
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Geneq Inc. announced the SXBlue III GNSS, a
palm-sized GNSS RTK receiver that uses both GPS and GLONASS for real-time,
centimeter accuracy.