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Altus APS-3

 

Introducing the APS-3

The APS-3 from Altus Positioning System is a high precision GNSS satellite receiver with integrated state of the art communications designed specifically for the Surveying market.

  • High Productivity
  • High capacity hot swappable batteries mean that power supply can be continous for even the longest working sessions
  • Maximum uptime with the ability to change from GSM/GPRS delivered corrections to UHF radio delivered corrections
  • Data collector software with ease-of-use enabling a fast start for Surveyors with minimal training on product use
  • Performance
  • With the ability to process GPS and Glonass L1, L2, and L2C signals as well as SBAS and L5 if necessary, the APS-3 works with the optimum signal and geometry available creating the most reliable results
  • Fast Acquisition and reacquisiton mean that there is less wating or discontinuity caused by obstructions
  • Flexibility
  • Base Rover, Rover Base it's all the same to the APS-3, each unit can be a base or rover unit with no additional equipment to buy
  • External GNSS antenna or external radio antenna is easily connected
  • The APS-3 can be used with an external CDMA modem
  • Data collector software with ease-of-use enabling a fast start for Surveyors with minimal training on product use

 

 

 

 

 


GNSS Specifications

The APS-3 features the AsteRx2 GPS/GLONASS dual frequency receiver from Septentrio, the latest entrant to the high precision positioning market. The AsteRx2 engine includes RAIM and provides outstanding performance for Survey and GIS applications.

Channel Configuration

66 channels, GPS L1/L2/L2C, GLO L1/L2, SBAS

24 L1, 24 L2P

15 L2C

3 SBAS

Position accuracy 1,2,3, 10

 

Horizontal

Vertical

Standalone

1.1 m

1.9 m

SBAS

-.7 m

1.2 m

DGPS

0.35 m

0.65 m

RTK performance 1,9

Horizontal accuracy 3

1 cm + 1ppm

Vertical accuracy 3

2 cm + 2ppm

Average time to fix 4

7 sec

Availability

> 99.8 %

Static performance

Horizontal Accuracy

2mm + 0.5ppm

Vertical Accuracy

5mm + 0.5ppm

Ports

Lemo 5-pin, serial port for Handheld PC
Lemo 8-pin, serial port for external radio/modem
Lemo 4-pin for external power
TNC connector for UHF antenna

Power

Internal Battery (2)

Li-Ion, 5000mAh, 7.2 V

Current drain

1.0 to 1.5 A nominal
2.75 A peak
External Power Input 9 to 15 VDC

Weight

1.3 kg

Dimensions

178 mm Dia. x 89.7 mm High

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

-20'C to +65'C

Storage temperature

-40'C to +75'C

Shock/Drop

2 m

Velocity Accuracy 1,2,3

 

Horizontal

Vertical

Standalone

2 cm/sec

4 cm/sec

Maximum Ouput rate

20 Hz9

Latency

< 20 msec

Time to First Fix

Cold start 5

< 45 sec

Warm start 6 (After power on)

< 20 sec

Re-acquisition

< 1.2 sec

ROHS

Compliant

Waterproofing

IPX67

Certification

CE
FCC CLASS B Part 15

Accessories
  • Field Computer with data collection software
  • Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack
  • Battery Charger
  • 2 GB SD Card
  • 35 watt external radio
  • UHF radio antenna
  • External power cables
  • External radio/modem cable

1. 1 Hz measurement rate
2. Performance depends on environmental conditions
3. 1 sigma level
4. Baseline <20 km
5. No information available (no almanacs, no approximate position)
6. Almanacs and approximate position known, no ephemeris known
7. Fixed ambiguities
8. Smoothed
9. Computer dependent

ALTUS Positioning Systems is dedicated to providing customers with first class positioning system product and freedom of choice. We have carefully designed high-quality products to meet the needs of today's surveyor based on the experience of many years involved in instrument design and construction. Our Engineers have been involved in Survey products sinde the beginning of the Satellite Surveying Era. We are committed to ease of use, a low cost of ownership and flexibility to accomodate different working environments. Our close partners are carefully chosen and are as committed to these values as we are.

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Channel Configuration

66 channels, GPS L1/L2/L2C, GLO L1/L2, SBAS

24 L1, 24 L2P

15 L2C

3 SBAS

Position accuracy 1,2,3, 10

 

Horizontal

Vertical

Standalone

1.1 m

1.9 m

SBAS

0.7 m

1.2 m

DGPS

0.35 m

0.65 m

RTK performance 1,9

Horizontal accuracy3

1 cm + 1ppm

Vertical accuracy3

2 cm + 2ppm

Average time to fix4

7 sec

Availability4

> 99.8 %
       

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The PolaRx3 is integrated in a waterproof IP65 rugged enclosure with sturdy connectors, allowing usage in tough and remote environments. Communication with the units is easy with TCP/IP access over Ethernet.

The PolaRx3 suits a variety of application needs, from decimetre level positioning to high-precision centimetre level RTK positioning.
 
Septentrio AsteRx2 Dual-frequency GPS/GLONASS receiver

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Septentrio AsteRx2e OEM GPS/GLONASS OEM Receiver

AsteRx2e

The AsteRx2e receiver family provides all-in-view dual-frequency GPS/GLONASS receivers for demanding industrial applications. As member of the AsteRx-family of compact OEM boards, AsteRx2e features proven high-quality all-in-view GPS and GLONASS tracking and Septentrio’s advanced multipath mitigation algorithm APME, offering cm-level measurement quality for high precision positioning, even in challenging environments.

 
Main features:

* 136 hardware channels
* Up to 25 Hz data output rate
* A Posteriori Multipath Estimator technique (APME)
* Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)
* Differential GPS (base station and rover)
* Compact OEM board and housed solutions
* Includes intuitive GUI (RxControl) and detailed operating and installation manual

The AsteRx2e is also available in a rugged IP65 enclosure.