ProMark 800 Now Demoing at Stakemill Multi-Constellation & Multi-Frequency

Ashtech ProMark 800

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ProMark 800 Now Demoing at Stakemill Multi-Constellation and Multi-Frequency

Spectra Precision Ashtech ProMark 800

Stakemill has taken delivery of the new Spectra Precision version of Ashtech’s ProMark 800, replacement GNSS Receiver for the Ashtech/Magellan ProMark 500. 

More ProMarks than anyone

What a great way to bring in 2012, the new Spectra ProMark 800 units have a gray body color and the same tried and true accessories that previous ProMark 500 users are familiar with.  We will be dialing into the eGPS network to let this triple frequency and multi constellation unit do what it does best, lock onto satellites. We are excited to see it lock onto satellites in any order and expect its fix time to be the fastest ever. For those users of other brand GNSS Receivers, never again will you have to wait for an L1 solution before unit will start using another constellation.  The new ProMark 800 will track any satellite regardless of constellation and acquire its fix unlike the other brands in no particular order.  Stop in and see first hand the L5 and GALILEO options at work.

Just Arrived - December 30, 2011 - ProMark800

Multi-frequency & multi-constellation GNSS receiverThe ProMark 800 rover and rover/base system, with its 120 channels, offer L1/L2/L5 GPS+GLONASS+GALILEO field-proven technologies for surveying and geodesy. This is a powerful RTK survey solution delivering precise GNSS positioning in a smart, rugged, cable-free and flexible design.

Advanced Z-Blade Technology
The new Z-Blade GNSS Centric technology optimally uses GNSS signals and takes advantage of each GNSS constellation to deliver fast and stable RTK positions, even when GPS coverage is insufficient, like in dense urban canyons or heavy tree canopy. Not like all GNSS receivers which prioritize GPS satellite signals over signals from other constellations, ProMark 800 with Z-Blade is no longer GPS dependent (requiring a minimum of 4 to 5 GPS satellites) to acquire and maintain precise positioning. Z-Blade GNSS Centric algorithm treats equally all available satellite signals and then combines them for optimal performance. 

• Fully independent GNSS satellites tracking and processing
• Fully independent code and phase measurements
• Quick signal detection engines for fast acquisition and re-acquisition of GNSS signals
• Advanced multi-path mitigation
• Use of SBAS and GLONASS ranging signals to strengthen the GPS solution
• Extended solution reliability in urban canyon and under tree canopy

The mix of exceptional RTK performance and compact design makes the ProMark 800 an extremely powerful and appealing RTK solution for demanding professional land surveyors. Waterproof, shock resistant, cable free, light-weight, and with long battery life, the ProMark 800 offers all-day operations in any environmental conditions.

All-in-one Flexibility
ProMark 800 includes extended wireless network communications modules, for maximum mobility and flexibility in the field. An RTC bridge function enables a network-connected ProMark 800 rover to rebroadcast RTK corrections to multiple rovers.

• UHF and GSM/GPRS/3.5G built-in communication modules
• Multiple operating modes and configurations
• Extended support of protocols and data formats

Feature-rich Surveying Solution
ProMark 800 offer includes field and office software as well as data collectors choice to ensure you get a robust, ready-to-use, cable free RTK rover solution.

• FAST Survey field software simplifies data collection and real-time operation.
• GNSS Solutions office software provides powerful support to a wide range of applications.
• Real Time Data Server Software (RTDS) is a software offering land surveying companies the possibility of using GNSS equipment to build their own Direct IP RTK corrections server.

Stakemill Now Offers LTI TruPulse 200B & 360B in New Color Choices – Orange, Maroon, Tan & Camo

LTI TruPulse

Stakemill Now Offers LTI TruPulse 200B & 360B in New Color Choices – Orange, Maroon, Tan & Camo – Order Here

LTI Range Finders

Recently we were presented with four stunning new TruPulse Laser Range Finder color choices.  These new rubberized finishes compliment numerous other GPS and Rugged PC manufacturers along with select hunting patterns. Now the hunters have a reason to buy the LTI’s, as a dual use distance meter, both at work and play.  When I first saw the Orange unit I thought oh boy, my Gators and UM fans will love this, then I saw the Garnet and Gold edition, or more like Maroon and Tan.  Either way my Florida customers will be happy to show their school colors while working, for some reason I have a feeling the Land Surveyors will be Orange with Blue accents and my Utility Contractors will be Garnet & Gold.

Don’t think any features have been removed to add these new color choices, in fact the new 200′s have enhanced firmware options, two-way Bluetooth, upgrade display and more features listed below.  You will love the new feel and look of these TruPulse models, available in 200, 200B, 360 & 360B versions.  Please call or see our website for complete details.

STAKEMILL and LTI TruPulse

Upgrade model features the same LCD as the 360B, bidirectional Bluetooth communications, auto shut off extended from 2 minutes to 30 minutes with Bluetooth enabled, 2D missing line routine will display HD, VD, SD, INC between two remote points, % Slope function alternative way of displaying inclination. Tactile diamond plate pattern rubber grips, enhanced eye piece rubber grip, enhanced diopter adjustment ring rubber and now supplied with a users CD Rom.

Stakemill Now Offers LTI TruPulse 200B & 360B in New Color Choices – Orange, Maroon, Tan & Camo – Order Here

Stakemill offers the LTI TruPulse in new color choices

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Stakemill

Stakemill wishes all of our past and present customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Stakemill

Tribal Government, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service GIS, GPS & Optical Range Finder Sales

Tribal Government, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service Sales of GIS, GPS, Laser Range Finders and other Measuring System Tools from Stakemill.

Stakemill is able to provide quotes, estimates, leases and purchases for any survey instrument from Ashtech, Spectra Precision, LTI, Nikon, TDS, Seco, Crain, Apache, CST Berger, SI Precision, Kenwood and others to any office needing these products.  Get a prompt quote for any of the items found at www.stakemill.com by contacting Sales manager Sean Scully at 727-538-0886 or by fax 727-538-2046 and email sales@stakemill.com.

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Local eBay Seller Claims Online Sellers Have Run Instrument Prices Down For Him

In the 20+ years I have worked for Stakemill I have never heard such a ridiculous claim as I did today. We have been located in Largo for over 25 years, for the last four years we have been on the corner of US 19 North and 126th Ave (where they used to build the Checkers Drive Thru restaurants).  We have participated in online selling as well as selling through our retail store and with outside sales personnel going door to door.  About two years ago we had a new supplier or as we call a store-less supplier get into the Land Survey Instrument resale business in our city. Recently I had a discussion with a local supplier and we were discussing the visit of an instrument vendor stopping by to visit us this week and the comment they made about this local being out of business, one that I just saw selling on eBay.  It was confirmed that the eBay seller still exists, as they work from a storage shed located at a local church in our county, and they are still selling online only.  I was informed that this eBay seller thinks the Instrument vendor has ruined the market by having just anyone sell their line and they were one of the first to sell this line through their non-existent store and felt it unfair so they ceased dealings with this Instrument vendor.  So in a Readers Digest version of the story, its okay when you sell online and drive the price down, but when someone with no building, employees, utility bills, insurance bills, bank fees, merchant fees, employees salaries, vehicle expenses, phone system, forklifts, sign regulations, inventory reports, boxes, packing materials, network of PCs, service center, loaner units, demo models and oh yeah, inventory does it to them its unfair.

This has entreated me so much I have taken one of our GPS units from inventory to map out our location to their location and allow you the reader to see if this business has a legitimate complaint.  I will upload the map in Google Earth so you can see their facility and judge for yourself it they are a real supply shop as their name implies.  This is the first blog I have allowed you to comment on so please be truthful.

We also sell online, but we do not sell at cost, I know the end users wants a good deal but it is unfair when an established brick and mortar store provides a customer a product demo and the customer then goes back to the office and searches the product online and buys from a dot com that has minimal overhead.  They do not provide any of the support or product training but they close the sale and in turn have record sales levels with the manufactures thus making them appear to be movers and shakers in the industry when in fact they are in turn, degrading the product lines.

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Pacific Crest ADL Vantage Radios at Stakemill

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ADL Vantage Pro

ADL Vantage Pro is an advanced, high speed, wireless data link built to survive the rigors of GNSS/RTK surveying and precise positioning. This sophisticated 35 Watt radio utilizes Pacific Crest’s latest generation Advanced Data Link (ADL) technology while remaining backward compatible with existing Pacific Crest, Trimble and other radios.  ADL Vantage Pro’s full-function user interface streamlines field configuration and troubleshooting so you can maintain maximum productivity. Its 35 Watts of power and advanced radio protocols offer the maximum range and throughput. For the most rugged and reliable digital data link, go with the Geomatics industry’s new standard in high-power wireless communications – ADL Vantage Pro.

 

Key Features

• Configurable Transmit Power from 2 to 35 Watts
• Multi-function user interface
• Heavy-Duty Construction
• Fully water- and dustproof
• 19200 Over-the-Air Link Rate without range degradation
• Advanced 40 MHz Bandwidth
• Software-Derived Channel Bandwidth

 ADL Vantage Pro Datasheet (English)  (Portuguese)

 ADL Vantage Pro FAQs (English)

 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Getting Started Guide (English)

 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro User Guide (English)  (Portuguese)

 ADLCONF User Guide  (English)

NEW Orange TruPulse Laser Range Finders for Juniper Users

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Orange TruPulse Range Finders

Stakemill has the Laser Technology TruPulse Range Finders in Orange to match the Archer and Mesa.  Stakemill has more hardware and software choices when it comes to the TruPulse units than any other supplier in Florida, Measureably Superior has joined Florida Superior in providing mapping solutions.

New ProMark 100, ProMark 200 Service Layer V 1.5.3 December 2011

Firmware Release Notes
Date: December 1st, 2011
Product: GNSS Service Layer for ProMark 100/200
Subject: New GNSS Service Layer release
Number: v1.5.3
Introduction
This release is a new version of GNSS Service Layer. It is an update of the latest version of Service Layer v1.5.2.
Service Layer v1.5.3 firmware is compatible with the following devices:

•  ProMark 100

•  ProMark 200

Components
New components are in bold
Release Version                 Version              GNSS
Previous version           V1.5.2                          W091                 Ht23
New version                V 1.5.3                        W092               Hv23

Upgrading instructions
To install new GNSS Service Layer on your device, you must establish a Microsoft ActiveSync connection between your PC and the GNSS receiver, copy the GNSS ServiceLayer v1.5.3 CAB file and execute it on the GNSS device. Then follow the instructions.
Languages supported
The following languages are supported with the version 1.5.3:

•  Chinese Simplified
•  Chinese Traditional
•  Japanese
•  Korean
•  English
•  French

•  German
•  Greek
•  Italian
•  Portuguese
•  Spanish

New features/Enhancements
This new GNSS Service Layer provides support to the following improvements:

•  Coordinate transformation messages support for MT 1021 – 1023
•  ProMark 800 receiver parameters added to receiver database

Resolved problems/Improvements
N/A

Recommendations
If your GNSS receiver is updated with the Service Layer v1.5.3, and you are using ProMark Field application, make sure that it is updated to v2.0 or further version.

Limited Time Offer MobileMapper External Antenna, Clamp and Cradle Upgrade from Stakemill

CYBER MONDAY WEEK LONG SALE

ORDER NOW AT 20% OFF MSRP FOR A LIMITED TIME

When you are ready to add an external antenna to your MobileMapper 100 we have a OEM package already designed for you.  Includes the OEM Ashtech 660 single frequency antenna along with the OEM cable to connect your MM100 to the 660 antenna and a OEM pole clamp that holds the MM100 to either a tripod or GPS Rover pole. LIMITED TIME OFFER

Ashtech MobileMapper 100 External Antenna - Pole Clamp

TDS Spectra Survey Pro on Ashtech MobileMappers

Stakemill has the first release of the New Spectra Survey Pro 5 on Ashtech Mobile Mappers in stock.  While others claim they have more, simply stop into our store and look at the volume of units we stock and then look at their units.  We have more “On Display” or “CORS” GPS units then they do inventory.  We are also proud to inform you we have more local surveyors converting to Ashtech GIS and GPS receivers then the other companies have converting.  Our partnering with the worlds largest RTK network and the worlds most competitively priced units and a team of helpful members has helped us excel in this ever-growing market.  Stop in and see a demo of Flying RTK, Real Time rovers or even a Castor demo so you can run your own RTK network.  We have the products you need.

http://www.spectraprecision.com/survey-pro-downloads.aspx

Stakemill

Ashtech MobileMapper 10 Factory Reset Procedure

Thanks to Joe S for this helpful hint.

This will erase any data and all unlock codes so be prepared te reinstall software and have your product key codes.

1. Power unit down fully: Push and hold the ON/OFF button, display shows “Power will be turn off and your data may be lost if not saved. Do you want to continue? Yes; No”, than accept “Yes” by pressing the Enter button. The MM10 will fully power down.

2. With MM10 unit OFF, push and hold the top two center buttons. The will either be labeled ‘F2′ and ‘F3′ OR they will be labeled ‘-’ and ‘-’:

While holding both these buttons down, press the “ON/OFF” button.

3. The MM10 will boot and this screen will be displayed:

Click on the Up-Arrow Key to restore your unit! Any other key aborts this process.

4. Wait four-minutes while the progress bar moves to the right:

5. The receiver will than reboot. DO NOT PUSH ANY BUTTONS, or click on the screen. After 3-4 minutes the MobileMapper 10 will turn OFF automatically.

6. After the MobileMapper powers down, click the ON/OFF button for a short-key-press, the unit will power on again.

7. Fully power down unit: Push and hold the ON/OFF button, display shows “Power will be turn off and your data may be lost if not saved. Do you want to continue? Yes; No”, then accept “Yes” by pressing the Enter button. The MM10 will fully power down.

8. After the unit boots, you will see this screen:

Click on the screen.

9. Follow the onscreen instructions to recalibrate the touch screen.

10. Reload all software from ftp.ashtech.com or from your factory CD-Roms

May work on some Champion models