I just demoed this equipment. It is STRONG. Very strong.
> I just demoed this equipment. It is STRONG. Very strong.
In what sense? What did you use it for that gave you that impression?
BTW, I own it.
Ralph
> I just demoed this equipment. It is STRONG. Very strong.
That's good to hear.
I am replacing our 10 year old software (3D modeling) and this is the closet I've seen to it.
In fact, I haven't seen anything like I use, and the company doesn't make it anymore.
I probably need to look into Trimble and Topcon a little bit further.
It is simply well thought out, and much lighter than you might think. Not heavy at top of pole, which has always been an issue with me. Software has solid flow.
Batteries would be my concern. Most field computers are rated -20 deg. Celsius. I notice this one is rated -23 deg. So it's a little bit better.
Is there a field data collector out there rated -40?
The old TCS1 at -40, never a problem, this thing was tough and reliable.
My Canadian winter is below -30 for a few months...
> So was mine but I think thats about as good as it's going to get for the time being...
I agree with you. However, manufacturers should challenge themselves and one of them could come up with something rated at -40. Many GPS/GNSS receivers on the market are rated to operate to -40. The device that control those receivers are not. Why can't they be?
The TSC1 did not require battery swap/dashboard heat. The display needed to be adjusted and that was it. And then re-adjusted back in a heated environment. Same thing with old Leica's: they worked in the extreme cold for ever. We'd just swap the controller with one in the jacket and kept going.
:music: Thooose were the days, my friend (!)
:beer:
It would be rare for me to work in weather below 40 degrees f.
I need something that doesn't balk at 100+ temps.
> It is simply well thought out, and much lighter than you might think. Not heavy at top of pole, which has always been an issue with me. Software has solid flow.
It's ok, I'm assuming you're talking about the Super-G algis 7computer. The atom co-processor isn't as powerful as I like. I have carlson survey and carlson field on it and it seems pretty slow.
Ralph
> I need something that doesn't balk at 100+ temps.
Out of curiosity, what are the common problems with data collectors when working in extreme heat?
Georges,
Being here in Louisiana it is almost funny to hear someone ask that question. 🙂
Screens get overheated and fail. That's the main thing I have seen. The Trimble and Leica equipment holds up very well in heat and direct sunlight unless left on the dashboard during a hot day.
We have used Topcon, Trimble, and Leica equipment for most of my 30+ years in the business and I have never had a down day from any of these three brands due to damage caused by heat. We rarely get a freeze, so I don't know about cold.