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Carlson Viking

Carlson Viking

Flagship GNSS Base/Rover Receiver

Utilizing TRIPLE-FIX technology, the America-built Carlson Viking is the ultimate solution for precision positioning in difficult environments. Used as either a base or a rover, the Viking system features a best-in-class GNSS antenna element and an integrated IMU offering centimeter-level accuracy, heightened flexibility, durability, and self-calibrating tilt compensation.

Carlson Viking Highlights

  • Triple-Fix: Dual GNSS RTK modules and three separate RTK engines, providing not just exceptional horizontal and vertical accuracy, but essentially eliminating false fixes
  • Tilt Compensation: Industry-leading, calibration-free tilt compensation delivers impressive precision even when surveying at up to 60° of inclination
  • Best GNSS antenna element:Highest accuracy even when tilting at high angles, excellent multipath rejection, accurate and stable antenna phase center
  • Dual hot-swappable batteries: 12+ hours of runtime and the flexibility to charge batteries in-unit with USB-C or with included dual bay charger
  • Rugged & ready: IP67-rated, MIL-STD-810G tested
  • Highly resilient Best in class anti-jamming and anti-spoofing
  • Versatile & efficient: Use as a base or a rover with communication options including 400 & 900 MHz radio, internal mobile data modem, BlueTooth, and Wi-Fi
  • Carlson SurvPC: The Viking seamlessly integrates with Carlson SurvPC and Layout field software, and features a powerful web-based UI for remote setup and monitoring

 

Carlson Viking

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GNSS Receiver Specifications

  • Dual GNSS RTK modules
  • Three independent RTK engines
  • Multi-frequency support
  • Compatible with all major constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)
  • 632 tracking channels
  • RTK1 and RTK2 capability
  • Horizontal accuracy: 0.6 cm + 0.5 ppm
  • Vertical accuracy: 1 cm + 1 ppm
  • Supports L-Band corrections

Versatility Across Industries

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Cellular modem
  • UHF Radio (400 + 900 MHz)
  • 2x Serial RS232
  • 1x USB for Ethernet over USB
  • 1x removable SD card

Physical Specifications

PROCESSOR, MEMORY AND DATA STORAGE

  • 1.7 GHz Dual Cortex-A55 + 250MHz Cortex-M33
  • 2GB DDR4 RAM, 16 GB eMMC storage

BATTERY

  • Dual removable lithium batteries, 25 Wh each
  • Operates up to 10+ hours on one charge
  • Hot-swappable, easily changeable in the field
  • Optimized for strong performance in cold temperatures
  • Excellent lifecycle performance
  • Storage life of more than 6 months
  • Ready for 10-18 V external power
  • Charge with external dual-bay charger or in-unit with USB-C
  • Battery indicators

PHYSICAL

  • Size: 6.3” (160mm) diameter, 3.75” (95mm) height
  • Weight: 2.98 lbs (1.35 kg) with 2 batteries
  • Durable, shock-resistant design
  • Materials: powder coated aluminum housing, plastic top cover, nitrile rubber o-ring, steel screws

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

  • Integrated Bluetooth® BT 2.1 + EDR
  • UHF radio, fully configurable with TX and RX capability
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 ax/ac/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
  • Worldwide network coverage, LTE Cat 4, dual antennas

FIELD-TESTED RUGGED

  • IP67 for dust and water resistance
  • Operating Temperature: -40 F to 149 F (-40° C to 65° C)
  • Storage temperature: -40 F to 185 F (-40° C to 85° C)
  • Up to 100% humidity
  • Vibration: MIL-STD-810G, method 516.6
  • Mechanical Shock: MIL-STD-810G, method 514.6E-I
  • Unprotected drop: 2 m range pole drop on concrete, 1 m free drop on hardwood floor
  • Inflammability: Fulfills US, EU safety standards; UL recognized batteries
  • Chemical resistance: Cleaning agents, soapy water, industrial alcohol, water vapor, solar radiation (UV)

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