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Carlson RTK5

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OVERVIEW

The Carlson RT5 and RTk5 are fast, ruggedized Windows® data collectors designed for surveying, stake-out, construction layout and GIS mapping, and are bundled with Carlson SurvPC7 – the Windows-based data collection program. The RT5 and RTk5 can also run SurvPC7 with Esri for live access to view and update an ArcGIS Online database 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 also includes an advanced GNSS solution, 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.

Download an RT5 brochure here or an RTk5 brochure Download and RTk5 brochure here.

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KEY FEATURES – RT5 & RTK5

PERFORMANCE
• Powerful Windows 10 for office-to-field use
• Plenty of memory – 8 GB 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 (GSM)

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

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GNSS CAPABILITIES
• Advanced multi-frequency, multi-constellation (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS) RTK GNSS performance with Carlson’s proprietary next-generation RTK engine, Gama
• 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

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GNSS (RTk5)

• Carlson’s next-generation Gama RTK engine
• 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 (GSM)

CAMERA
• 8 MP rear mounted

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

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