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Manufacturer/Distributor: Magellan Professional 
Model: ProFlex 500 
Manufacturer's phone number   (1) 408 572 1103 
Receiver tracking characteristics    
Single-frequency or dual-frequency GPS?   dual-frequency 
   L1 C/A code, L1 carrier   yes 
   L1 only, codeless   N/A 
   L1 only, C/A-code   N/A 
   L1 codeless and L2 codeless   N/A 
   L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless   N/A 
   L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code   yes 
   L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code   yes 
   Other   SBAS, L2C 
GLONASS?   yes 
WAAS?   yes 
Max. number of satellites tracked simultaneously   12 GPS/12 Glonass /2 SBAS 
Number of receiver channels   75 
Selectable data interval for phase measurement? If yes, state range; if no, state interval.   0.05 to 999 seconds 
When four satellites are tracked, does the receiver display provide:    
   Satellite tracking status?   yes 
   Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?   yes, on controller 
   Three-dimensional positions?   yes, on controller 
   Velocity?   yes, on controller 
   Dilution of precision?   yes, on controller 
   Real-time map display with linework and background   yes, on controller 
   Touch screen display?   yes, on controller 
   Coordinates in grid, local or ground values? If yes, state which.   yes, on controller 
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.)    
   
   
   Static (cm)   horizontal 0.5 cm +0.5 ppm - vertical 1cm + 1ppm 
   RTK (cm)   horizontal 1cm + 1ppm - vertical 2cm + 1ppm 
Does the receiver accurately measure and output:    
   Code Phase?   yes 
   Carrier Phase?   yes 
   Integrated Doppler?   yes 
   Pseudo-range data?   yes 
   Full wavelength L2 carrier-phase data when A/S is implemented?   yes 
   Cross-correlated Y2 - Y1 pseudoranges?   no 
   Other dual-frequency technology   yes 
   Specify available observables (e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.)   GPS L1C/A, L1/L2 P code, L1/L2 full wavelength carrier, Glonass L1 C/A, L2 P code, L1/2 full wavelength carrier, L2C, SBAS 
On what medium is observed data recorded during the observations?   receiver or optional controller 
   
   
   Internal memory?   yes 
   Other medium?   USB 
   If recorded in the internal memory, what medium is available to transfer to after the observations end? (serial port, IR port, USB port, removable media memory, other)   serial port, USB key, FTP 
Maximum internal memory capacity (Mb)   128 MB ( expandable through USB) 
Maximum data transfer speed from internal memory to PC (baud)   8 Mbit/s 
RECEIVER INTERFACE    
Are the following supported on the single component of the system, which includes the Receiver (Rx), or the controller or handheld computer (C) or both (B).    
   
Alpha-numeric entry of data  
Text warnings  
Setting of receiver parameters   Rx via embedded Web server , and C 
Receiver status  
Messages formed with LEDs   Rx 
Messages formed with LCDs  
Can receiver be used in a ship, aircraft, or vehicle for positioning and navigation?   yes 
Can the receiver perform:    
   Kinematic surveys?   yes 
   Pseudo-kinematic surveys?   yes 
   Rapid static surveys?   yes 
Can the receiver perform real-time kinematic surveys?   yes 
   If yes, does it have on-the-fly ambiguity resolution capabilities?   yes 
   Is RTK radio internal or external?   internal 
   Use of multiple RTK base stations on a single radio   yes 
Can the receiver perform real-time Differential GPS (DGPS)?      yes 
   Is the receiver capable of picking up signals from U.S. Coast Guard beacons?   no 
   Is the receiver capable of picking up signals from the commercially available DGPS service companies?   yes 
   Time to first satellite signal lock (seconds)   2 seconds typical 
   For all available satellites? (seconds)   15 seconds typical 
Can the system be preprogrammed or initialized with session observing criteria at an office before going to the sites?   yes 
   If Yes, can the system be programmed with information for multiple sessions?   no 
If the system can be preprogrammed, can alphanumeric data be input?   no 
Does the receiver beep, or give some indication that data is being recorded?   yes 
Size: (H x W x D)   8.46x7.87x2.99 in 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only)   4.6 lb 
Is antenna included in the weight?   no 
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