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Finally retired my Trimble 5603 Robot
After many many years with my trusted Trimble 5603 Robot and TSC2 (and a Geodimeter 600 before that) it has finally been replaced. I thought I could use that equipment until we both retired. About three years ago started using Carlson SurvCE on the TSC2 and changed the the factory radios to the Parani bluetooths which pretty worked well. The final nail in the coffin for me was the 5603 batteries and cables. The 5603, with the Parani’s, use a lot of cables and the instrument has always been a battery hog.
I replaced the 5603 with a new Carlson CR2 Robotic Total Station and Mesa2 tablet running SurvPC, and and all I can say is WOW! Fast set-up, no cables, batteries that last all day, fast rock solid robotic performance. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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