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Manufacturer/Distributor: Topcon Positioning Systems 
Model: GMS-2 
Manufacturer's Phone Number   800 443 4567 
Receiver tracking characteristics    
   L1 C/A code, L1 carrier   Yes 
   L1 only, C/A-code    
   L1 codeless and L2 codeless    
   Other   GPS + Glonass 
Max. number of satellites tracked simultaneously   50 
Number of receiver channels   50 
When four satellites are tracked, does the receiver display provide:    
   Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?   Yes 
   Three-dimensional positions?   Yes 
   Velocity?   Yes 
   Dilution of precision?   Yes 
   Graphical display indicating GPS/DGPS status?   Yes 
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.)    
   Post-processed differential (m)   5mm + 2ppm 
   Real-time differential (m)   Submeter 
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?   N/A 
   Cross-correlated Y2 - Y1 pseudoranges?   N/A 
   Other dual-frequency technology   Intergrated Electronic Compass 
On what medium is observed data recorded during the observations?       
   Internal memory?   Yes 
   Other medium?   SD memory slot 
Can the receiver perform real-time Differential GPS (DGPS)?   Yes 
   Is the receiver capable of picking up signals from U.S. Coast Guard beacons?   Yes with BR-1 
   Is the receiver capable of picking up signals from the commercially available DGPS service companies?   no 
   Is receiver capable of using WAAS corrections?   Yes 
To lock on the GPS signals, does the system require a reference position?   no 
   If Yes, how accurate (e.g., 100m, 30km, etc.):    
   Vertical position?    
   How long does it take between when system connected to antenna is turned On and there is successful lock-on the first satellite? (seconds)   < 1 second 
   for all available satellites? (seconds)   < 10 seconds 
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?   Yes 
Size: (H x W x D)   197X90X65mm 
Number of serial ports  
Material receiver is constructed of   Plastic/Aluminum 
Weight: (lbs.)   0.7 kg 
Is antenna included in the weight?   Yes 
Weight: (lbs. Complete RTK rover-receiver, antenna, controller, radio, pole, batteries)    
ANTENNA    
Type:   intergrated 
   Other?   PG-A1 
Is antenna built into the receiver?   Yes 
If Yes, is antenna removable?   No 
Weight, antenna (lbs.)    
Length of antenna cable furnished with receiver?   N/A 
POSTPROCESSOR    
Is a system available for postprocessing data in the field?   Yes 
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($)   Contact Topcon Dealer 
Receiver?   Contact Topcon Dealer 
Antenna?   Contact Topcon Dealer 
Postprocessing hardware and software?   Contact Topcon Dealer 
Postprocessing software (only)?   Contact Topcon Dealer 
WARRANTY(months)    
   Receiver?   12 
   Antenna?   12 
   Postprocessing hardware?   12 
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