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Juno ST GeoExplorer® CE Nomad GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT GPS Pathfinder® ProXT/ProXH Pathfinder GPS XC Receiver GeoBeacon TerraSync Software ArcPad Software & Customizations GPScorrect Software for ArcPad GPS Pathfinder® Office GPS Analyst for ArcGIS FormsPlus Comparisons Ominstar Setup The Juno ST handheld is a highly productive yet affordable, non-rugged GPS receiver for field data collection and mobile GIS. The Juno ST handheld is Trimble's most compact, lightweight, fully-intergrated field computer, providing 2 to 5 meter GPS positioning in real time or after postprocessing. Key features include: priced to equip an entire workforce, Windows Mobile 5.0 software familiarity and convenience, Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity, integrated WAAS receiver for real time corrections, and SD card slot for expandable data storage. The Trimble GeoExplorer® CE handheld combines GPS and a powerful Windows CE operating system into one rugged unit. This synergy between GPS and Windows CE lets you concentrate on what's important: collecting and maintaining high-quality data for your GIS. There three models to chose from: The GeoXH handheld provides real-time subfoot (<30 cm) accuracy with the internal antenna, and decimeter (10 cm) accuracy with an optional Zephyr™ external antenna. Because high accuracy positions are available in real-time, you can track down buried and hidden assets with ease, and excavate cables and pipes without wasted effort or risk of damage to nearby assets. Back-office data processing is eliminated, streamlining asset inventories and as-built mapping jobs. A high performance, submeter GPS receiver combined with a rugged handheld computer, the GeoXT handheld is optimized to provide reliable location data, when and where you need it. With EVEREST multipath rejection technology onboard, the GeoXT handheld delivers consistent submeter real-time and postprocessed accuracy, so you know your GIS has the information that others can depend on. Because the GPS receiver and antenna are built into the handheld computer, it's never been easier to use GPS in your application. Use the integrated SBAS receiver to get WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS corrections, or use the integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect to a Trimble GeoBeacon™ receiver to reliably navigate back to assets, or to record new data to keep your GIS up to the minute. With a GeoXM handheld, your crews will collect reliable 1 to 3 meter GPS data for your GIS, relocating assets with confidence and fulfilling work orders efficiently. The GeoExplorer CE handhelds come 520 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, and 1 GB of onboard storage running the most advanced operating system available—Microsoft® Windows Mobile Version 6. Windows Mobile is the industry standard open platform for mobile devices, so you can choose a software solution to match your workflow, whether off-the-shelf or purpose built. There's plenty of storage space for all your GIS data, and with a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, you can add gigabytes of memory for all your maps. And if you need to access the Internet or your organization's secure network to get the most up-to-date data, it's no problem—the GeoExplorer CE handhelds have built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®*, so you can access information on-the-go. (* Bluetooth and wireless LAN type approvals are country specific. GeoExplorer series handhelds have Bluetooth and wireless LAN approval in the U.S. and EU. For other countries please consult your local Distributor.) The Trimble® Nomad™ series of handhelds offer all-in-one convenience in a device engineered for superior performance in harsh environments. They offer full compatibility with Trimble Mapping & GIS software and a choice of configurations to match your existing workflow. The handhelds feature a powerful 806 MHz processor, 128 MB of RAM, up to 2 GB of Flash storage, Bluetooth® technology wireless connectivity, and a 3.5 inch VGA display. With a variety of configuration options, including cellular modem, wireless LAN, integrated GPS, digital camera, and laser bar code scanner, the Trimble Nomad series provides a range of all-in-one solutions for field data collection and inspection activities. The GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT Receiver Whether you need to relocate buried pipes and cables, or accurately map underground assets and critical infrastructure, the Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT receiver has it all. This real-time receiver can achieve 10 cm (4 inch) accuracy, giving you the confidence to know the job was done right while you're still on site. Combining H-Star™ technology, OmniSTAR support, and with the option of GLONASS support on top of dual frequency GPS, the GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver is a truly versatile solution offering you the accuracy you need, worldwide. The GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver brings Trimble H-Star technology to the field in real time; just connect to a real-time correction source and you can collect decimeter (10 cm) to subfoot (30 cm) positions in the field. Simply use a wireless link to your local VRS™ network, or set up your own base station for the flexibility to work wherever you need to. Alternatively, OmniSTAR HP can be used to achieve real-time decimeter accuracy. The OmniSTAR antenna is integrated so there's no need to carry any extra equipment, just purchase a subscription and wait for the over the air corrections. The GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver is also capable of using the OmniSTAR XP (20 cm accuracy) and VBS (instantaneous submeter accuracy) services. Installing the GLONASS option on your GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver increases the number of GNSS satellites that you observe when working in the field. GLONASS improves your ability to maintain lock on enough satellites to keep working when sky visibility becomes limited, letting you work for longer in tough environments. Tracking GLONASS satellites as well as GPS satellites can also improve productivity by reducing the time required to achieve real-time decimeter or subfoot accuracy. This receiver not only offers a range of positioning technology, but gives you the flexibility to choose your setup options. Team up the ProXRT receiver with your choice of field computer and Trimble software. Choose a pole for added precision or a backpack for your convenience and added comfort. The GPS Pathfinder® ProXH receiver introduces a new era in GPS for GIS data collection. A GPS receiver, antenna, and all-day battery in one, the ProXH receiver delivers subfoot (30 cm) accuracy with Trimble's revolutionary H-Star technology. And when high accuracy is critical to your application, add a Zephyr antenna to your ProXH receiver for 8 inch (20 cm) accuracy. Bringing together advanced GPS receiver design and a powerful new postprocessing engine, H-Star technology is in a class of its own. Working together with Trimble's TerraSync software, the Trimble® GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software, or an application built with the GPS Pathfinder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK), the ProXH receiver quickly and efficiently logs the data you need to achieve subfoot accuracy. Back in the office, the GPS Pathfinder Office software or the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software guides you through the H-Star correction process and displays the accuracy you've achieved. The GPS Pathfinder® ProXT receiver, purpose-built for GIS data collection, sets new standards for ease of use. A submeter GPS receiver, antenna, and all-day battery in one, the ProXT receiver is totally cable-free, making data collection more straightforward than ever before. With an advanced design and features like EVEREST multipath rejection technology, the ProXT receiver delivers consistent, reliable, submeter accuracy, so you can work under canopy, in urban environments, or wherever accuracy is crucial. If you need to be sure of your accuracy in the field, the integrated SBAS receiver or optional GeoBeacon receiver provides submeter accuracy in real time. And for the very best results, postprocessing is easy with Trimble® GPS Pathfinder Office software or the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software. The Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® XC receiver is a CompactFlash card-based GPS receiver that provides postprocessed accuracy of 2 to 5 meters, at a price that enables you to equip your entire workforce. It is ideal for utility companies, government organizations, and natural resource agencies that are managing large deployments and tight budgets. Just slot the card into your field computer and you're ready to start adding GPS positions to the data you collect. You can use the card with any handheld field computer that has a CompactFlash card slot, including Trimble's own rugged field computers—the Trimble Recon® handheld and the Trimble Ranger handheld. The GPS Pathfinder XC receiver is fully supported by Trimble's field and office software solutions. You can also choose any off-the-shelf GPS field software, or use the GPS Pathfinder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK) to build an application that's customized to your needs. The Trimble® GeoBeacon receiver adds the precision of real-time differential GPS to your GIS data collection projects. With its built-in Bluetooth® radio, the GeoBeacon receiver communicates cable-free to Trimble's range of rugged GPS receivers and handhelds to provide reliable, high quality real-time corrections. The GeoBeacon receiver's advanced design integrates the beacon receiver, antenna, and power supply in a lightweight, compact package. The accuracy of differential GPS not only ensures high quality data for your GIS, it also makes locating assets in the field quicker and more accurate. With a GeoBeacon receiver you can navigate directly to the feature, so you'll save time and have confidence that you're inspecting the right asset. Back in the office data processing is streamlined too. Since the data you collected was corrected in real time, you can transfer it directly into your GIS without the need for any further processing. With a convenient belt clip, the GeoBeacon receiver gives you a totally wearable solution that won't get in your way while you work. And the GeoBeacon receiver has a powerful battery built right in to the housing, so you can work all day in the field. Simply plug in your receiver to re-charge overnight and you're ready to go again the next day. No matter where your work takes you, the ultra-rugged, waterproof GeoBeacon receiver won't let you down. The TerraSync software is a flexible data collection and data maintenance tool. Simple and effective, TerraSync software makes field work more productive. Team up TerraSync software with a field computer of your choice and a supported Trimble® GPS receiver, and you have everything you need to collect high-quality data for informed decision making. Data collection is quick and easy, whether you're collecting identical assets, or a range of assets with many different attributes. To maintain data integrity, you can design the data structure to meet the requirements of your enterprise geographic information system (GIS). TerraSync software's flexible design and quality control functions enable you to tailor settings and data collection methods to suit your requirements. Smart time-saving features make verifying and updating data easy too. TerraSync is available in two editions: Standard and Professional. The TerraSync Standard edition software is ideal for data collection tasks. With a simple, intuitive interface and user-defined pick-lists, you can collect any point, line, or area asset and its attribute information with speed and efficiency. The TerraSync Professional edition software offers everything that the Standard version offers, and more. It is ideal for data maintenance tasks. It's simple to upload existing GIS data for relocation, verification, and attribute and position update. You can filter and sort your data to pinpoint the feature you need to revisit, and a graphical navigation screen guides you right back to it. ArcPad Customizations Electronic Data Solutions® has a programming staff available to customize software for your particular ArcPad application. We have experience in forestry, range, agriculture, aquaculture, water resource, meteorological, inventory, GPS and applications that have been developed around ESRI's ArcPad software. The Trimble® GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software lets you take full control of your Trimble GPS receiver and adds the power of differential correction to ensure you have the most reliable and accurate data for your GIS. Because the GPScorrect extension lets you record detailed GPS information, you can improve the accuracy of your GPS positions from 10 meters to submeter or even subfoot (30 cm), depending on the environment and your GPS receiver. For differential correction of your Shapefiles you have a choice of postprocessing software. Use the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software for a stream-lined workflow between the field and the office. Or use the popular GPS Pathfinder® Office software for a flexible data processing solution. The GPScorrect extension integrates seamless control of a GeoExplorer® series handheld or a GPS Pathfinder receiver into ArcPad, so you can take full advantage of the power and precision of your Trimble GPS receiver. The simple interface makes it easy to configure GPS quality control and real-time correction settings. You can manage settings effortlessly in the field and get instant, detailed feedback from the GPS and real-time status screens. The Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® Office software adds value to your GIS data collection and data maintenance projects. It supports all aspects of GIS data collection and data maintenance for Trimble GPS Pathfinder receivers, GeoExplorer® series handhelds, and for the Trimble Recon GPS Pocket edition. The GPS Pathfinder Office software enables you to pre-plan your field sessions for more productive field work. The data dictionary editor creates custom pick-lists, automatic repeat feature, and numeric values so that collecting many features and attributes is easy and accurate. In the field, the data dictionary prompts the field crew to enter specific information-ensuring data integrity and compatibility with your GIS or database. With GPS Pathfinder Office, files can be imported from a number of GIS and database formats so your GIS data can be taken back to the field for verification and update. You can review your data in map form to confirm it is exactly what you require before transferring it to your enterprise GIS. The differential correction process can improve the accuracy of your GPS positions from around 10 meters to submeter and better, depending on the environment and your GPS receiver. With Trimble's new H-Star technology you can achieve accuracies of subfoot (30 cm) and even 8 inches (20 cm) with the GPS Pathfinder ProXH receiver. And you can be sure your data is differentially corrected using the best quality base data available using Trimble's unique Integrity Index grading system. The Trimble® GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software will streamline your workflow and improve your productivity by enabling you to work directly with GPS data inside your personal geodatabase. Because GPS Analyst extension comes with Trimble's proven differential correction tools, you can be sure you have the best quality GPS data. The GPS Analyst extension is the only software that allows you to differentially correct your GPS data directly inside ArcGIS Desktop software. Depending on the environment and your GPS receiver, differential correction can improve the accuracy of your GPS positions from 10 meters to submeter, and better. With Trimble's new H-Star technology you can achieve accuracies of subfoot (30 cm) and even 8 inches (20 cm) with the GPS Pathfinder® ProXH receiver. FormsPlus is a standalone application that takes a text file that has been exported from Trimble's GPS Pathfinder Office Data Dictionary Editor and automatically creates ArcPad forms with DBF tables associated. Includes a new simple Forms Wizard that allows you to edit your ArcPad forms and pick lists after they are created. The FormsPlus software was developed by Electronic Data Solutions and can be ordered from our on-line store. Demo Download Comparisons: New Comparison of Forms Builders for ESRI ArcPad software Comparison of GPSAnalyst and Pathfinder Office by Electronic Data Solutions Comparison of GPS Receivers by Electronic Data Solutions Comparison of TerraSync and ArcPad Software by Electronic Data Solutions Comparison of Windows CE Devices by Electronic Data Solutions Click here to go to Trimble's Mapping GIS Site for more information. Back to Main GPS Page Home * Search * Info Request * Downloads * Tech Support Last Modified 07/02/2008 © 1997 - 2008 Electronic Data Solutions All Rights Reserved DataPlus, HydroPlus, and Electronic Data Solutions are registered trademarks of Field Data Solutions, Inc. FormsPlus and DataLink are recognized trademarks for Field Data Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks are registered or recognized trademarks of their respective owners.