New surveying tool from Sokkia

Sokkia is introducing a new field controller for use with construction and surveying applications, the SHC5000. The unit runs the firm’s MAGNET Field, Site and Layout software and is designed as a versatile and fast handheld computer for GNSS receivers and total stations. It is also said to offer the largest screen size in the Sokkia line. The display’s capacitive touch interface comes with finger, glove, small tip stylus and water capable options. Operators can also change the screen from portrait to l
July 6, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
1090 Sokkia is introducing a new field controller for use with construction and surveying applications, the SHC5000.

The unit runs the firm’s MAGNET Field, Site and Layout software and is designed as a versatile and fast handheld computer for GNSS receivers and total stations. It is also said to offer the largest screen size in the Sokkia line. The display’s capacitive touch interface comes with finger, glove, small tip stylus and water capable options. Operators can also change the screen from portrait to landscape when viewing maps or drawings. The SHC5000 comes with two built-in cameras. One uses an 8MP camera with autofocus and LED flash that is designed for uses such as field photography. The second has a 2MP camera on the front side of the unit for purposes such as video meetings.

Additional features include 64GB of flash storage, an optional 4G LTE cellular modem, internal GPS navigation, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and a battery life of 10-plus hours.

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