Installing MobileMapping Field and Office

Document located here : ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Software/MobileMapper%20Field%20V%203.0%20Release%20Notes.pdf

Introduction:
This document is the firmware release note of the new release of MobileMapper Field
application released for MobileMapper 10, MobileMapper 100 and MobileMapper 120. This
new version of MobileMapper Field has not been tested on MobileMapper 6.
Upgrade procedure
- The new release is available on following ftp site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/ in each receiver section
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the MobileMapper software DVD (please check on
Ashtech ftp (ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/) that the version of software
delivered on the DVD is the latest one):
 Insert the CD into a PC and follow the instructions to install both applications on your
PC.
 If the installation window does not appear automatically, go to the CD driver and run
Setup.exe file manually.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected to the PC via USB cable, then the new MobileMapper Field
software will be installed on the device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next
connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove the previous software (Mobile Mapping and
MobileMapper 6 Office) from your receiver unit and PC prior to this installation.
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the Ashtech FTP site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
 Download the required software from the FTP site to your PC (note: this should not be a
shared or remote drive, but the local PC hard drive).
 Run the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install both applications on your PC.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected via USB cable, then the new software will be installed on the
device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove previous release of software from your PC prior to
this installation.  Page 2 of 3
Activating the MobileMapper Field software
 Once MobileMapper Field software is installed on your receiver, tap the MobileMapper
Field icon on the Today screen to launch the application.
 If you had a previous version of MobileMapper Field installed, the device will keep the
activation code and you will not be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you
will have to enter the activation code delivered to you with the MobileMapper Field
application (note: this code is unique and matching the serial number of your device).
Activating the post-processing option
 If previously you had activated post-processing option within MobileMapper Field
application, the device will keep the activation code for post-processing and you will not
be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you will have to enter the activation
code delivered to you for the post-processing option (note: this code is unique and
matching the serial number of your device).
Firmware list and versions
General version number: MobileMapper Field V3.0
These versions are available on following ftp for free upgrade:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
New features
1. Large virtual keyboard
2. Magnetic variation is taken into account for improved e-compass accuracy
3. Improved unit management (single setting now)
4. Enhanced voice guidance (reporting distance and turn direction in MobileMapper
Field “go to” mode; reporting one major distance and direction to move in “go to”
mode instead of two distances and two directions)
5. AXF improvements (supported limits for attribute values, text attributes can now
contain quotation characters, performance/refactoring)
6. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
7. Improved “go to” mode for close navigation in MobileMapper Field
8. ECW background map format support
9. RTK initialization in MobileMapper Field
10. Possibility to update existing point feature coordinates with GPS position in a field
11.Recording raw data to a job folder (where *.map file is located) in MobileMapper
Field
12. Possibility to display negative values of projected coordinates in the status screen
13. Possibility to add GPS metadata as point feature attributes in MobileMapper Field  Page 3 of 3
14. Vertical offset in MobileMapper Field
15. Attribute editing during feature logging in MobileMapper Field
16. Low memory warning in MobileMapper Field
17. GPS status display during averaging in MobileMapper Field
18. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
19. Stop logging confirmation in MobileMapper Field
20. GPX data file recording in MobileMapper Field (if it is ON, it is always (even after
next launching) stored to \My Documents\Ashtech\gpx.gpx)
21. Possibility to stop averaging in MobileMapper Field
22.Reduced application startup time when using OSM map (loading it in background)
23. Displaying coordinates of a location that user tap on a map
24. Position status voice information
25.Reference station ID display
26. Displaying current raw data file path/name
27. International feet support
28. OK soft key on the logged point screen
29. L2 SNR display
30.Changed copyright to Trimble
31. Voice guidance is now available in French, German, and Russian languages besides
English
Resolved Problems
1. Support for geometry parts
2. Support comma in geo-referenced map files
3. “+” and “-” signs are not present in Status screen
4. There is not a warning window if low memory on Storage Disk
5. There is no warning message informing that the memory on Storage Card is
critically low
Known issues
AXF. There are some problems with field type ‘integer’.
Mandatory attribute issue in case of point layer has 13 (in my test example) attributes

Ashtech MobileMapping Products from Stakemill

Stakemill offers the complete line from Spectra Precision

Get prices here http://www.stakemill.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=430_1176

MobileMapper   10	990651	$1,195.00
MobileMapper   10 with MobileMapper Field SW	990651-50	$1,495.00
MobileMapper   10 with ArcPad 10 (only available in the US)	990603-51	$1,640.00
MobileMapper   Field SW	990604	$395.00
Post-processing   Option for MobileMapper Field SW and 3r Party	680547	$495.00
MobileMapper   100	990631-01-ASH	$3,295.00
MobileMapper   100 and MobileMapper field SW	990631-02-ASH	$3,595.00
MobileMapper   100 and Arcpad 10 SW	990631-03-ASH	$3,740.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass	990631-11-ASH	$4,295.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW	990631-12-ASH	$4,595.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass and Arcpad 10 SW	990631-13-ASH	$4,740.00
MobileMapper   120	990674-01	$3,295.00
MobileMapper   120 and MobileMapper field SW	990674-02	$3,595.00
MobileMapper   120 and Arcpad 10 SW	990674-03	$3,740.00
MobileMapper 120 and MobileMapper field SW and Post Processing	990674-04	$4,050.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass	990674-11	$4,295.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW	990674-12	$4,570.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and Arcpad 10 SW	990674-13	$4,740.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW and Post Processing	990674-14	$4,995.00
OPT   GLONASS [S]	680603	$1,250.00
OPT   NTRIP Direst IP [Z]	680604	$695.00
MobileMapper   Field SW	990604	$395.00
Post-processing   Option for MobileMapper Field SW and 3r Party	680547	$495.00

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Before Installing MobileMapping Field Software

You should disable your GNSS Service Layer before upgrading or installing a new version of MobileMapping Field Software on your MM100 MM120 PM100 PM120 PM200 or PM220

ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Applications%20notes/Installing%20Ashtech%20Field%20Software.pdf

Installing ArcPad on the MobileMapper 100 & MobileMapper 120

Get a complete workflow on how to activate ESRI’s ArcPad on your Ashtech MobileMapper 100 or the Spectra Branded version of the MobileMapper 120 here.

ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Applications%20notes/MobileMapper%20100%20%26%20ArcPad%2010.pdf

ftp.ashtech.com - select mobilemapping

MobileMapper Office 4.0 Release Notes

Introduction:
This document contains the Release Notes for the new release of office software to be
compatible with MobileMapper 10 , MobileMapper 100 and MobileMapper 120 .
Version
- MobileMapper Office: 4.0
Languages : English, French, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese (RPC),
Japanese, Portuguese,
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Korean, Italian, Greek, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Bulgarian, Turkish, Lithuanian, ,
Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish
- The new release is available on following ftp site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/ in each receiver section
Upgrade procedure
- For MobileMapper Office launch CD/Setup.exe and follow instructions
You can re launch applications using Desktop Icon or Windows Start Menu
New features
1. Supports Parts in SHP data
2. Coord Syst: Possibility to modify job’s coord system
3. Add PP result in point shape files
4. Unit management in field & and office software
5. ECW format support
6. Final update of Predefined.csl
7. Possibility to erase one feature  Page 2 of 2
8. GPX Export
9. Add a warning when software is not able to access any particular layer mentioned in
.MAP file
10. Add Portuguese prj file (projection) directly in MM Field & Office
11. Spectra Precision re-branding
12. Update of PP engine with latest RDC LIB
13. Ability to open .map files with MobileMapper Office by double clicking map file in
Windows Explorer
14. Ability to Drag & Drop files in MobileMapper Office (map file, shape file, raster
image, raw-data file)
Resolved Problems
Fix pb with raw-data dated 2016
MMO gives wrong warning when I edit some text attributes.
MMO gives strange warning when I change ‘menu’ value.
Some Computed vectors are out of range with Trementine station.
Spectra Precision logo in truncated in About screen in Russian MMO
‘Distance measurement’ tool shows length in feet or meters only.
GPX file doesn’t contain Time information.
Predefined.csl does not have Poland 1992

New release of MobileMapper Field application: V3.0

Introduction:
This document is the firmware release note of the new release of MobileMapper Field
application released for MobileMapper 10, MobileMapper 100 and MobileMapper 120. This
new version of MobileMapper Field has not been tested on MobileMapper 6.
Upgrade procedure
- The new release is available on following ftp site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/ in each receiver section
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the MobileMapper software DVD (please check on
Ashtech ftp (ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/) that the version of software
delivered on the DVD is the lastest one):
 Insert the CD into a PC and follow the instructions to install both applications on your
PC.
 If the installation window does not appear automatically, go to the CD driver and run
Setup.exe file manually.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected to the PC via USB cable, then the new MobileMapper Field
software will be installed on the device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next
connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove the previous software (Mobile Mapping and
MobileMapper 6 Office) from your receiver unit and PC prior to this installation.
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the Ashtech FTP site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
 Download the required software from the FTP site to your PC (note: this should not be a
shared or remote drive, but the local PC hard drive).
 Run the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install both applications on your PC.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected via USB cable, then the new software will be installed on the
device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove previous release of software from your PC prior to
this installation.  Page 2 of 3
Activating the MobileMapper Field software
 Once MobileMapper Field software is installed on your receiver, tap the MobileMapper
Field icon on the Today screen to launch the application.
 If you had a previous version of MobileMapper Field installed, the device will keep the
activation code and you will not be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you
will have to enter the activation code delivered to you with the MobileMapper Field
application (note: this code is unique and matching the serial number of your device).
Activating the post-processing option
 If previously you had activated post-processing option within MobileMapper Field
application, the device will keep the activation code for post-processing and you will not
be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you will have to enter the activation
code delivered to you for the post-processing option (note: this code is unique and
matching the serial number of your device).
Firmware list and versions
General version number: MobileMapper Field V3.0
These versions is available on following ftp for free upgrade:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
New features
1. Large virtual keyboard
2. Magnetic variation is taken into account for improved e-compass accuracy
3. Improved unit management (single setting now)
4. Enhanced voice guidance (reporting distance and turn direction in MobileMapper
Field “go to” mode; reporting one major distance and direction to move in “go to”
mode instead of two distances and two directions)
5. AXF improvements (supported limits for attribute values, text attributes can now
contain quotation characters, performance/refactoring)
6. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
7. Improved “go to” mode for close navigation in MobileMapper Field
8. ECW background map format support
9. RTK initialization in MobileMapper Field
10. Possibility to update existing point feature coordinates with GPS position in a field
11.Recording raw data to a job folder (where *.map file is located) in MobileMapper
Field
12. Possibility to display negative values of projected coordinates in the status screen
13. Possibility to add GPS metadata as point feature attributes in MobileMapper Field  Page 3 of 3
14. Vertical offset in MobileMapper Field
15. Attribute editing during feature logging in MobileMapper Field
16. Low memory warning in MobileMapper Field
17. GPS status display during averaging in MobileMapper Field
18. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
19. Stop logging confirmation in MobileMapper Field
20. GPX data file recording in MobileMapper Field (if it is ON, it is always (even after
next launching) stored to \My Documents\Ashtech\gpx.gpx)
21. Possibility to stop averaging in MobileMapper Field
22.Reduced application startup time when using OSM map (loading it in background)
23. Displaying coordinates of a location that user tap on a map
24. Position status voice information
25.Reference station ID display
26. Displaying current raw data file path/name
27. International feet support
28. OK soft key on the logged point screen
29. L2 SNR display
30.Changed copyright to Trimble
31. Voice guidance is now available in French, German, and Russian languages besides
English
Resolved Problems
1. Support for geometry parts
2. Support comma in geo-referenced map files
3. “+” and “-” signs are not present in Status screen
4. There is not a warning window if low memory on Storage Disk
5. There is no warning message informing that the memory on Storage Card is
critically low
Known issues
AXF. There are some problems with field type ‘integer’.
Mandatory attribute issue in case of point layer has 13 (in my test example) attributes

Locate the NOAA CORS station nearest you

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Spectra Precision ProMark 700 Released

ProMark 700

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ProMark 700 GNSS receiver is the lightest network RTK rover on the market today. Very compact, slim and cable-free, ProMark 700 is portable, ergonomic and comfortable for all-day use in the field. Its long-lasting battery allows all-day operation without the need for battery recharging or replacement. And thanks to the extremely rugged, shock-proof and waterproof design, ProMark 700 withstands the most extreme outdoor conditions.The lightest RTK rover on the market

ProMark 700 is the most lightweight dual-frequency, dual-constellation network RTK rover, featuring 220 channels to take advantage of all available signals. Its reliability, proven GNSS technology and built-in wireless connectivity makes ProMark 700 a powerful solution suitable for any network RTK application.

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Very lightweight, compact and cable-free, ProMark 700 is designed for comfortable use in the field. The ultra-rugged, shock-resistant and waterproof design supports a very wide temperature range, allowing the receiver to be used in all outdoor conditions. ProMark 700 features an all-day battery, ensuring surveyors a full working day on a single charge.

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Thanks to its simple interface and ready-to-use configuration, ProMark 700 is very easy to operate. The absence of any unnecessary or rarely used modules or features makes this product accessible for your whole work-force. The affordable ProMark 700 is not only easy to purchase, but also easy to own, providing surveyors with a cost-effective and simple solution.

Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

Read entry here

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/73710-Wifi-Cameras-to-Acquire-for-Use-with-Ashtech-MobileMapper-100-and-ArcPad-10?s=99c74cc082f3d525561bcb22c12aca8a&p=260064#post260064

Hello All,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good camera w/ wifi capabilities to use with the Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10. The camera on the Ashtech is ok but not great and I would like a better camera for taking photos in the field. I’ve read the posts on the eye-fi card which may be an option as well.

Thank you,

Winn

 Re: Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

What problems are you having with the camera, we have found that ArcPad doesn’t respond well to hi-res images, you want to leave the camera settings at the factory defaults. Do not waste your money on the Ricoh, we know dealers that have new units sitting on the shelf and can’t sell them, the MM100’s built in camera is 3 megapixel which meets the minimum requirements for most county office requests when geo-referencing images.

 Re: Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

@Stakemill, Thanks for the reply. We’ve been using the camera on the Ashtech at high res just fine for the most part, although we have had some issues in the past. So it would be nice to have a backup, but from what I’ve heard from others as well is that the Ashtech isn’t good at connecting to external cameras. We do have a ricoh, which takes ok pictures but has a very poor accuracy with regards to location of the point compared to the Ashtech, not to mention the extra steps involved with not having it in the attribute table.

Trade In your Ashtech MobileMapper 100 or ProMark 100 Towards a New Spectra ProMark 120 or ProMark 220

Stakemill has been given the green light to start accepting trade in’s of Ashtech labeled MobileMapper 100′s and Promark 100′s & 200′s towards the new Ashtech powered Spectra Precision ProMark 120 and 220.

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We also offer firmware and hardware upgrades for Ashtech MobileMappers and ProMarks as well

These new units will feature RTK for L1/L2, GSM and NTRIP activation a $2190 value  - Only offered at http://www.stakemill.com

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ProMark 220 is the most cost-effective dual-frequency network RTK rover. ProMark 220 solution includes a rugged GNSS handheld receiver running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system, the comprehensive Survey Pro or FAST Survey field software and the ASH-661 (L1/L2 GNSS) antenna.

Advanced GNSS Solution

ProMark 220 is the most cost-effective dual-frequency, all-in-view network RTK rover. Thanks to the Z-Blade GNSS centric technology, ProMark 220 makes optimal use of all GNSS signals to deliver fast and stable RTK positions even when GPS coverage is insufficient but other constellations like GLONASS are visible.

Designed For Efficient Network RTK

Very lightweight, with a compact and rugged design, a large memory and autonomy, ProMark 220 has been designed for a comfortable and productive field use. Built-in wireless connectivity and embedded GSM/GPRS modem make ProMark 220 a powerful solution suitable for any network RTK application.

Best Value For A High-End Survey Solution

ProMark 220 is extremely cost-effective, meeting the most demanding requirements for a high-end survey solution. Together with Survey Pro or FAST Survey field software, it enables interoperability with a wide range of survey instruments and accessories to run complete survey jobs, including site calibration, stake out, and survey projects where total stations are used.

Spectra Precision ProMark 220 now with Survey Pro from Stakemill

Spectra Precision ProMark 220 now with Survey Pro from Stakemill

ProMark 220 – Order Here

ProMark 220 is the most cost-effective dual-frequency network RTK rover. ProMark 220 solution includes a rugged GNSS handheld receiver running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system, the comprehensive Survey Pro or FAST Survey field software and the ASH-661 (L1/L2 GNSS) antenna.

Advanced GNSS Solution

ProMark 220 is the most cost-effective dual-frequency, all-in-view network RTK rover. Thanks to the Z-Blade GNSS centric technology, ProMark 220 makes optimal use of all GNSS signals to deliver fast and stable RTK positions even when GPS coverage is insufficient but other constellations like GLONASS are visible.

Designed For Efficient Network RTK

Very lightweight, with a compact and rugged design, a large memory and autonomy, ProMark 220 has been designed for a comfortable and productive field use. Built-in wireless connectivity and embedded GSM/GPRS modem make ProMark 220 a powerful solution suitable for any network RTK application.

Best Value For A High-End Survey Solution

ProMark 220 is extremely cost-effective, meeting the most demanding requirements for a high-end survey solution. Together with Survey Pro or FAST Survey field software, it enables interoperability with a wide range of survey instruments and accessories to run complete survey jobs, including site calibration, stake out, and survey projects where total stations are used.

ProMark 120 from Stakemill, now includes NTRIP and GSM, a True Network Rover

ProMark 120 – ORDER HERE

ProMark 120 is the most versatile post-processing solution, designed for easy and efficient land survey applications. ProMark 120 solution includes a rugged GNSS handheld receiver running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system, ProMark Field software and the ASH-660 (L1 GPS/GLONASS) antenna.

Outstanding GPS & GLONASS Performance

Thanks to the embedded Ashtech Z-Blade technology as well as GPS and GLONASS signals tracking, ProMark 120 provides high-precision measurements even in very demanding or obstructed environments. Its exceptional post-processing performance and short occupation time deliver a very productive solution to the field crews.

Unparalled Ease-Of-Use

The very intuitive ProMark Field software is designed for simple and trouble-free use providing all necessary tools without any unnecessary or complicated features. Its lightweight, but rugged and waterproof handheld design, all-day-long autonomy, and large memory make ProMark 120 a perfect solution for easy and efficient post-processing.

Versatile Solution

Designed as a scalable solution, ProMark 120 can be easily also used not only in post-processing but also in RTK or GIS applications. Built on the state-of the-art Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 based platform with built-in wireless communications, ProMark 120 is a truly versatile and complete offering.

Stakemill Offers the ProMark 120 and ProMark 220 GNSS Solutions for Land Survey Applications

Order here

Hannover, Germany, Oct.8, 2012 – Spectra Precision introduced today new ProMark™ GNSS receivers to meet the evolving performance and cost needs of the mainstream land survey market. The new ProMark 120 and ProMark 220 GNSS receivers, powered by Ashtech, provide surveyors with an expanded set of capabilities and enhancements, and they replace the ProMark 100 and ProMark 200.

The announcement was made at Spectra Precision’s Worldwide Distribution Conference held in Hannover, Germany. The expanded product portfolio will be showcased at INTERGEO 2012, the world’s largest geodesy, geoinformatics and land management trade event.

Both new ProMark models are equipped with an updated hardware platform that includes the latest Ashtech GNSS chipset with Z-Blade™ GNSS-centric technology. In addition, both come with the Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5 Professional operating system, which includes a language provisioning capability permitting customers to select locale-specific settings, such as language and calendar types.

The new ProMark 120 features enhanced ProMark Field software v3.0 for an exceptionally versatile and easy-to-use post-processing solution. ProMark Field software v3.0 introduces a large custom virtual keyboard, enables the import and export of user-defined text file formats, enhances voice information and guidance features, and includes many other improvements to make it an extremely easy-to-use application.

The ProMark 220 features an internal L2 GLONASS capability that further strengthens the RTK performance of this robust dual-frequency and dual constellation network RTK rover. Its Z-Blade GNSS-centric firmware provides exceptionally fast RTK initialization and more reliable RTK positioning, specifically in shaded or multipath conditions, where GNSS signals may be difficult to acquire.

The ProMark 220 is offered with a choice of advanced field software applications: either the Survey Pro™ v5.2 or the FAST Survey v3.0 software. Both field software applications meet the demanding expectations of professional surveyors, particularly for RTK network surveys. Additional software options allow interaction with a wide range of survey instruments and accessories to run complete survey jobs and survey projects where total stations are also used.

“With unique positioning capabilities and robust features, both new ProMark receivers are ideal tools for surveyors looking for a cost-effective, high performance and reliable solution,” said François Erceau, general manager of Trimble’s Spectra Precision Surveying Business.

Advanced Ashtech Z-Blade Technology
Z-Blade is an Ashtech GNSS-centric signal processing technology. Unlike other commercial GNSS receiver architectures, Z-Blade is not dependent on GPS satellites for obtaining or maintaining an RTK fix. Z-Blade receivers use all available satellite signals equally, without preference to a particular satellite constellation, to maximize the user’s ability to obtain reliable GNSS positions in tough conditions. Provided it can see enough other GNSS satellites, Z-Blade allows users to achieve and maintain RTK positioning, even if GPS coverage is reduced by obstacles such as trees and buildings.

Availability
The ProMark 120 and ProMark 220 are now available to order through Stakemill at www.stakemill.com or 727-538-0886.

About the Spectra Precision Brand
Spectra Precision offers a complete product portfolio focusing on the needs of the mainstream surveying and construction markets. The Spectra Precision portfolio includes Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, mechanical and robotic total stations, theodolites, autolevels, data collection hardware, field and office software, as well as a wide range of construction tools and accessories. Spectra Precision surveying equipment uses proven technologies to deliver value, reliability and ease-of-use to customers worldwide. The Spectra Precision brand is backed with the strong technical support that users have come to expect from a quality name in surveying and construction.

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New Firmware Ashtech ProFlex 500 ProFlex 800 Manages LEAP SECOND

Please see the Ashtech ftp site right away to get these firmware updates

• Embedded RINEX converter properly manages leap second change which will take place on 1st July 2012
• NTRIP caster works properly even if several tens of clients are connected simultaneously
• Antenna height value now can be set in range of 0 – 100 m

This maintenance firmware version is to be used in production and also available on Ashtech FTP server (ftp.ashtech.com). Please refer to the related Release Notes for more details on the content and upgrade procedure.

Download Spectra Precision Survey Pro Software Before You Buy

http://www.spectraprecision.com/spectra-precision-software-downloads.aspx

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