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According to Spectra Precision, its latest outdoor data collectors can optimise surveying operations. The sophisticated Ranger 3 data collector series and the Nomad 900 series are designed to operate with Spectra Precision Survey Pro field software and offer advanced surveying capabilities. Spectra Precision now offers three Ranger 3 models, the 3L, 3XC and 3RC. These data collectors come standard with an 800MHz processor, 256MB of memory, a full VGA display, integrated Bluetooth, GPS, compass and 802.11 Wi
February 10, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
According to 2373 Spectra Precision, its latest outdoor data collectors can optimise surveying operations. The sophisticated Ranger 3 data collector series and the Nomad 900 series are designed to operate with Spectra Precision Survey Pro field software and offer advanced surveying capabilities. Spectra Precision now offers three Ranger 3 models, the 3L, 3XC and 3RC.

These data collectors come standard with an 800MHz processor, 256MB of memory, a full VGA display, integrated Bluetooth, GPS, compass and 802.11 Wi-Fi. Optional features include a 3G GSM/GPRS/EDGE (WWAN) modem for real-time GNSS workflows, a 5 megapixel camera and a 2.4GHz robotic radio module for robotic total station survey workflows. The units run the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and have a full ABC alphanumeric keyboard.

Powered by a fast 806MHz processor for graphics processing, advanced caching and a proprietary high-speed journaling file system, the new Spectra Precision Nomad 900 series handhelds offer fast processing. The Nomad 900 also features a 5200mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery, up to 6GB of flash memory and a sunlight visible VGA touch-screen display. In addition, users can take advantage of the Nomad 900 series CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) slots to add more devices, such as SD/SDHC memory.

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