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  • Trimble Pivot, Alloy GNSS receiver now support BDS-3 signals

    Trimble Pivot, Alloy GNSS receiver now support BDS-3 signals

    Photo: Trimble
    Photo: Trimble

    Trimble has added capabilities to its real-time network (RTN) portfolio, including the Trimble Pivot Platform and the Trimble Alloy GNSS reference receiver.

    The new capabilities will enable operators to continue to meet the ongoing demand from surveyors, mapping professionals and precision farmers for accurate, reliable corrections derived from real-time networks.

    The announcement was made at Intergeo 2019, the world’s largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management, taking place Sept. 17-19 in Stuttgart, Germany.

    Boosting RTN performance. A well-established network software, the Pivot Platform manages and controls small, mid-size and countrywide GNSS networks. By applying sophisticated atmospheric models to reduce systematic errors, highly accurate GNSS corrections are generated and made available for a wide range of field applications.

    BDS-3 now supported

    Both Pivot and Alloy now access BeiDou Generation III (BDS-3) signals.
    Trimble Pivot version 4.3 has been enhanced to track and store BDS-3 — RTN operators worldwide now have the ability to provide their customers with additional satellite signals to offer even more robust and reliable positioning for their applications. This update also includes a simplified Chinese user interface, providing easy-to-use software operations for Chinese RTN operators.

    Released in 2018, the Alloy GNSS reference receiver was designed with the processing power needed to deliver high-quality data from multiple GNSS constellations. Alloy version 5.42 firmware tracks all available and planned GPS Block IIIA L1C and BDS-3 signals, empowering operators with a full GNSS constellation dataset.

    “These updates keep the Trimble Pivot Platform and Alloy on a future driven path,” said Mark Richter, strategic marketing director, Real-Time Networks and Services portfolio for Trimble’s Advanced Positioning Division. “Our focus is to continue to deliver enhancements influenced by market demands and advancements in technology, which deliver next-generation RTN hardware and software to our customers.”

    The Trimble Pivot Platform and Trimble Alloy GNSS reference receiver updates work in conjunction to provide quality GNSS corrections to network operators and end users.

    Trimble real-time networks and services

    Trimble RTN networks and services are a widely used GNSS infrastructure solution. Spanning a variety of applications and industries worldwide, Trimble’s hardware is specifically developed for RTN real-world environments while the software integrates seamlessly into the RTN solution for exceptional real-time performance.

    The flexibility of Trimble’s solution enables users to collect, manage and analyze complex information faster and easier, improving productivity and efficiency.

  • Trimble introduces next-generation GNSS reference receiver

    Trimble has introduced its next-generation GNSS reference receiver for real-time network (RTN) applications: the Trimble Alloy GNSS reference receiver.

    With 672 channels, the continuously operating reference station (CORS) receiver provides users and operators with access to multiple constellations and signals, supplying robust and reliable reference data.

    With an IP68 rating for protection against dust and moisture, the Trimble Alloy performs even in the most rugged environments to meet the demands of professionals from the earth science, surveying, construction, mapping and agricultural industries.

    Delivering high-accuracy GNSS data to improve RTN performance and reliability, the Trimble Alloy GNSS receiver allows RTN owners and operators to:

    • Track and log all current and planned GNSS. Powered by the new Trimble Maxwell 7 GNSS dual chipsets, Trimble Alloy tracks and processes all of today’s current GNSS signals at data rates up to 100Hz, and is designed to be ready for planned signals and systems. The next generation receiver provides 672 channels for unrivaled GNSS constellation tracking including: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS as well as the full range of SBAS.
    • Deliver absolute position monitoring. Leveraging Trimble RTX precise point positioning technology, the Trimble Alloy receiver is able to derive its position at centimeter-level accuracy in real-time. Combined with Trimble’s advanced Sentry monitoring technology, the receiver will automatically notify the operator of any status change including positional changes. The technology ensures users are receiving the most accurate correction data.
    • Realize new levels of user convenience. An all new intelligent receiver design brings an unprecedented level of usability to GNSS reference stations with the Trimble Alloy reference receiver. Featuring a tilted four-line OLED screen, Trimble Alloy displays key information without the need for scrolling through multiple menus. Dual hot swappable batteries, coupled with multiple power inputs, give users flexible installation options. Wi-Fi connectivity, multiple serial ports and remote access options allow users to configure the device easily, no matter how or where it’s installed.

    “Alloy provides a solution to address a variety of installation challenges faced by RTN owners and operators today,” said Mark Richter, marketing director of Trimble’s Advanced Positioning Division. “The receiver can track all satellite signals at the highest possible data rate while being easy to use, access and configure. All of these features make the receiver a compelling investment for owner/operators who are looking to modernize their networks or single station configurations. Trimble Alloy will carry them far into the future.”

    The Trimble Alloy GNSS reference station receiver is expected to be available in most of the world through Trimble’s Distribution Channel during the first quarter of 2018. For Asia and Latin America, the receiver is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2018.