Hybrid Positioning™ systems perform faster in the field than stand-alone robotic systems, with more versatility than RTK-only solutions. A true upgrade, our Hybrid Positioning technology combines GNSS positioning and optical robotic measurements, on one rover pole.

• Faster field work than stand-alone robotic/GNSS solutions
• Combination of fully robotic system with lightweight GNSS receiver
• Hybrid Lock for rapid prism acquisition in dense areas
• Hybrid Switch with single screen tap to bounce between optical and GNSS measurements
• Hybrid Resection to start production at locations that are safe and convenient
• Compatible with all Topcon robotic total station systems

The HiPer VR is a complete solution and versatile in many ways. It can be used for static or kinematic GNSS post-processed surveys, as a network RTK rover with the FC-5000’s internal 4G/LTE cellular modem, as a UHF/FH/Longlink jobsite RTK rover, and also in Topcon’s patented Hybrid Positioning workflow.

Top features include:

• Universal tracking technology for all satellites and constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, IRNSS, QZSS, SBAS) covering all modernized signals
• Field tested, field ready IP67 design
• Compact form factor ideal for Millimeter GPS and Hybrid Positioning
• Revolutionary 9-axis IMU and ultra-compact 3-axis eCompass
• Integrated 400 MHz UHF Tx/Rx Radio Modem
• Integrated License free 900 MHz Radio Modem, FH915 protocol

Enhance your GNSS positional accuracy with the latest in laser engineering. The LZ-T5 performs in a variety of working environments, including the most challenging job-site conditions. Ideal for any task, the LZ-T5 can function as a single Millimeter GPS solution for paving, grading and grade checking operations.

• Large working range up to 8000ft horizontal and 132ft vertical
• User friendly design for “on the go” grade management
• Control multiple machines and rovers
• Finish grade 24/7 with minimal satellite coverage
• Extended battery life up to 18 hours

MAGNET Office design software is the best software solution for our customers.  The ability to collaborate within your private, safe, and secure MAGNET Company Account places MAGNET Office software above the competition, but at an aggressively lower price point.

Features & Benefits:

• MAGNET Office Tools automatically included
• MAGNET Enterprise and SIteLink 3D enabled
• Mutliple modules to pick from
• Supports all surveying and construction applications
• Full 3D-MC data support
• Full road design and resurface functionality

The PZS-1 sensor instantly computes precise vertical information from the LZ-T5 laser transmitter. Using Lazer Zone technology, the PZS-1 automatically determines elevation based on jobsite control. Mounting the PZS-1 to a range pole and attaching a GPS+ receiver allows the sensor to receive the LZ-T5 laser signal and wirelessly transmit data to the receiver.

The GT series of robotic total stations are a trimmed down, high-performance solution that’s ready to impress today, yet still grow with you into tomorrow. You get the efficiency of a single-operator robotic system, the power of long range reflectorless measurements, and the ability to perform as a hybrid positioning solution. All in a compact system that’s a third smaller and twice as fast.

UltraSonic technology is the driving force for the GT Series. You can see and hear the difference immediately. The UltraSonic motors are the fastest available in the market – at 180 degrees per second it’s the smoothest and most accurate prism-tracking available.

• Ultrasonic Direct Drive motors
• 30% smaller and lighter with more functionality
• TSshield™ global service
• Advanced UltraTrac technology
• 5 Year Guarantee
• Available in two models—GT-500 and GT-1000

ADL Vantage 35 is an advanced, high speed, high power, wireless data link built to survive the rigors of GNSS/RTK surveying and precise positioning. This sophisticated 2 – 35 Watt radio modem utilizes Pacific Crest’s next generation Advanced Data Link (ADL) technology while remaining backward compatible with existing Pacific Crest, Trimble and other radios. This radio’s 35 Watts of power maximize range, enabling you to work in difficult terrain and urban areas. Its full-function user interface streamlines field configuration and troubleshooting so you can maintain maximum productivity. For the most rugged and reliable long-range data link, go with the Geomatics industry’s new standard in wireless communications – ADL Vantage 35.

• Configurable Transmit Power
• Multi-function User Interface
• Heavy-Duty Construction
• High Over-the-Air Link Rate
• Advanced 40 MHz Bandwidth
• Software-Derived Channel Bandwidth

SATELLINE-4Pro is particularly well suited for mobile field applications under varying weather conditions. Due to the high transmitting power, connection distances over 80 kilometers can optimally be covered. SATELLINE-4Pro uses Forward Error Correction (FEC); advance checking and correction of the data packets minimize the error rate.

In SATELLINE-4Pro network any substation can function as a repeater. In this store and forward operating mode, the radio modem receives a message, buffers the received data, and transmits it further to another substation using the same radio channel as in reception.

SATELLINE-4Pro is compatible with SATELLINE-EASy products and it complies with the following international standards: FCC CFR47 part 90 and RSS-119 Issue 12

Topcon’s SRL-35 high-power UHF radio provides the signal strength you need to cover the largest of project sites. Pushing out 35 watts, the SRL-35 provides reliable signal strength in the most challenging of environments. Built to IP67 standards, the light and portable radio features a weather-protected LCD display, integrated operator keyboard, and reinforced connectors.

• Customizable output power up to 35Watt
• Wide operating range of 403 MHz to 473 MHz
• User selectable channel spacing (12.5, 20 or 25 kHz)
• Multi-function user interface
• Automatic prevention of overheating
• Industry standard IP67

The new Topcon FC-500 data controller is designed for the construction professional operating the Topcon MAGNET™ Field, Site, and Layout, software as well as Topcon’s Pocket 3D. The controller works with all of Topcon’s GPS receivers and total stations. This handheld computer meets and exceeds all field applications. The FC-500 has an optional 3.5G cell modem that provides access to MAGNET Enterprise for sending and receiving data files

Large sunlight readable display – 4.3 inch
MIL-STD 810G and IP68 certified
1GHz processor
5 MP camera (option)
3.5G cellular module (option)
Internal GPS 2-5m accuracy (option)

The PZS-MC sensor replaces the machine-mounted GPS antenna. The PZS-MC sensor combines the MC-A1 GPS antenna with laser sensor technology into a total package. LazerZoneTM technology allows the sensor to detect up to four different LZ-T5 laser transmitters for increased range. The sensor attaches to a GPS vibration pole on the machine blade, and cables connect the receiver to the MC-R3 Receiver Box for sending corrections to the 9168 control box.

Carlson Software’s Civil Suite is a powerful bundle made up of: Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, Carlson Hydrology, and Carlson GIS. These four civil-related modular programs, working together, will allow you to create all of your deliverables at a fraction of the long-term costs of other software providers.

For more information, see brochure.

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Carlson Takeoff is available in two configurations: Takeoff OEM and Takeoff Suite. Takeoff OEM includes an AutoCAD® engine built-in and has all of the same ingredients as the Takeoff Suite, which works on AutoCAD® sold separately, or with IntelliCAD® built-in. The Takeoff Suite is comprised of the modules Carlson CADnet, Carlson Trench, and Carlson GeoTech combined with Carlson Construction. All are fully integrated with Carlson Civil and Hydrology to meet the variety of customers’ needs.

Key features include:

• Calculate site cut & fill and topsoil
• Differentiate strata volumes & dirt vs. rock
• Accurately determine subgrade quantities
• Estimate trench and pipe quantities
• Estimate roadways from cross-sections
• Prepare the design info for exact staking
• Create a 3D model for machine control

For more information, see brochure.

http://www.carlsonsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carlson-Takeoff-Brochure.pdf

Like Carlson SurvCE, SurvPC supports the widest range of popular and new release RTK GPS and conventional/robotic total stations. Carlson SurvCE and SurvPC are complete data collections systems for Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS and Total Stations with in-field coordinate geometry. SurvPC can be utilized on standard Windows PC computers such as ruggedized laptops.

New from Carlson SurvPC is the ability to work in the Esri® ArcGIS® system, yet with a familiar interface, achieving seamless accuracy in GIS. New functionality allows users to use Esri’s Map Objects to perform all survey functions with no downtime learning new software. In the new ArcGIS-enabled version of Carlson SurvPC, Esri’s Desktop can be used intuitively to perform all survey functions; ArcGIS points, lines and polygons can be used for staking. ArcGIS Nodes can be used for resections and localization; and users will be able to query GIS feature attributes at any time with the Store Points, Stake Points, and Map View screens.

Advantages include:

• Increased hardware capability
• Increased virtual memory & ability to work with large sets of data
• Larger screen size & more convenient touch screen usage
• More processing & graphic power (with aerial photo overlays)
• Save directly to an Esri geodatabase with no import/export
• File formats compatible with Carlson office products (.fld, .flc, etc.)
• Import of MicroStation .dgn files and Import/Export of AutoCAD .dwg files is possible. Output to Excel for simple data management.

For more information, see brochure.

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Carlson Survey is designed for use for land surveying. It provides a full toolkit for surveyors with everything from network least squares to surface modeling. Users get the ability to work seamlessly between the office and the field and they can establish company-wide design styles to ease and speed their work.

For more information, see brochure.

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General

• Built on AutoCAD and IntelliCAD

  Carlson Survey will run in AutoCAD^® as well as AutoCAD^® Map, Land Desktop and Civil3D and also on IntelliCAD.

• Project Setup

  Flexible data storage methods

• Drawing Cleanup

  Fix common drafting errors

• Drafting Enchancements

  Handy tools for working in AutoCAD^® such as Join Nearest, Shrinkwrap Entities, Polyline Utilities, Drawing Inspector, Layer Inspector and Twist Screen

• Data Compatibility

  Supports industry standard LandXML and scores of specific data conversions

Surfaces

• Build Surfaces

  By triangulation or rectangular grids

• Contouring

  One step triangulate and contour from 3D entities as well as contouring from surface files

• Surface Manager

  Change surface display properties and adjust surface functions to add and remove points and breaklines and swap edges

• Volumes

  Earthwork volumes between triangulation or grid surfaces

• Pad Design

  Tie cut/fill slopes from pad perimeter to surface, build pad surface, calculate and balance volumes, and edit pad parameters

Centerlines

• Design and Edit Centerlines

  Design or input alignments on screen or in dialog with graphics

• Label Stations and Offsets

  Annotate station and offsets along centerline and at selected points

• Calculate Offsets

  Reports stations and offsets for selected points along centerline

• Create Offset Points

  Create points at specified stations and offsets

• Spirals

  Flexible handling of the most complex spiral curves including “spiral-only” elements going arc-spiral-arc, arc-spiral-line and line-spiral-line

Profiles

• Create Profiles

  From surfaces, screen entities, points on centerline, etc.

• Quick Profile

  One step profile creation with real-time update while adjusting centerline

• Input-Edit Profiles

  Enter profile data in dual spreadsheet and graphic window, and design in reference to controlling profile grade points

• Draw Profiles

  Draws profiles on grids or plan-profile sheets with auto-updating based on edits

• Profiles To 3D

  Create points and 3D polylines from profiles

Points

• Import/Export

  User-defined import and export of point data along with conversions with specific other formats

• Draw Points

  Draw points with settings for symbols, layers and styles

• Point Groups

  Point group manager to define sets of point by filters

• Coordinate File History

  Tracks all changes to points with report and undo functions

• Fix Point Label Overlaps

  Finds point label overlaps with rule options to fix automatically

• Point Tools

  Utilities for modify point labels such as move with leader, twist and resize

Survey

• Data Collection Interfaces

  Upload and download to
  popular data collectors

• Traverse Adjustment

  Spreadsheet editor for raw data with graphics and processing for traverse adjustments

• SurvNET

  Advanced network least-squares for total station, GPS and level data

• Field-to-Finish

  Draw points with styles and in point groups set by point descriptions and draw linework by several flexible methods

• Field-to-Finish Inspector

  Inspect all field-to-finish elements, see description source and re-draw based on descriptions edits

• COGO

  Streamlined inverse, traverse, sideshot, intersections, interpolation, translate, rotate, scale and align

• Coordinate Transformations

  Transform coordinates and screen entities between lat/lon and grid projections as well as local to local by Helmert and least-squares methods

• Deeds

  Enter deed by description, read deed data from deed file, deed reports, deed correlation and generate legal description from drawing

• Cut Sheets

  Create custom cut sheet reports with reference grades and station-offsets

Area/Layout

• Label Areas

  Customized area label styles and several methods to select areas to label

• Size Areas

  Sliding side area, hinged area, area radial from curve and bearing area cutoff

• Lot Manager

  Lot definitions by point numbers with functions to create lots, conduct mapcheck for closure, edit in spreadsheet with graphics, report lots and draw lots

• Lot Layout

  Size lots along alignment with controls for target area, setback and frontage

• Offsets, Intersection and Cul-de-Sacs

  Layout for ROW and EOP linework

Annotation

• Angle & Distance Labels

  Flexible routines to label linework in all possible layout combinations plus available rules to automatically fix label overlaps and revise labels when entities move

• Curve Labels

  Label curve data in stack, along arc or in table

• Survey Text

  Routines to create typical plat labels such as offset and building dimensions

• Label Elevations

  Label spot elevations along an alignment

• Linetypes

  Draw special line types

Carlson SurvCE is the first choice in data collection software, combining advanced functionality, ease-of-use, and sheer capability.

New Look

• SurvCE  has a colorful look. Icons have been standardized to create continuity throughout the product, while modernizing the user experience.

Hot List

• The Hot List lets users jump to the SurvCE routines that previously had shortcuts without having to memorize key strokes. It also provides shortcut functionality to devices without keyboards.

Volumes

• SurvCE can compute volumes between two surfaces, one surface and an elevation or simple stockpile volumes. Surfaces can be defined by graphical entities and points or by Carlson TIN files.

Help

• The software has optional on-board help files. These files are the entire user manual and can be installed separately. Click on the SurvCE icon and select Help to get the help document that pertains to the current routine.

Leveling

• SurvCE can be used to collect trigonometric level loops and digital level loops. Loops can be processed and adjusted on the device and all existing project coordinate points can be updated.

GPS Networks

• SurvCE  supports several GPS network protocols, such as NTRIP, TCP and UDP.

Localization

• The software supports an unlimited number of localization points. All project scale settings and coordinate system options have been centrally located in the localization dialog.

Angle Sets in Store Points

• SurvCE allows users to “Configure” how each reading is measured with regard to direct and reverse options (Formerly know as SS/Trav). If direct and reverse readings are taken at the backsight, then any direct and reverse foresight will be considered an angle set and will be reduced accordingly. This eliminates the need to use a separate routine for angle sets.

Station Equations

• SurvCE supports station equations.

Job Settings

• SurvCE has the option to use a template DXF file for new jobs so that all layers and colors are automatically created per your company standard
• It has the option to auto-load cutsheets and control files from the previous job for those users that work on one site continuously
• SurvCE has the ability to turn off the auto-descriptions in stakeout and completely customize how all stakeout routines behave
• Point Number by Interval –SurvCE can interval the point ID by using the “Add to Next Pt ID” option. To number all points on the odd numbers, start at 1 and use 2 in this field.

Feature Coding

• SurvCE can collect parallel lines using the offset horizontal and offset vertical line drawing commands and close a rectangle by three points using the rectangle command. In the settings section of Special Codes, the user can even auto compute and store the additional points at the line vertices that were created by the software.
• SurvCE allows the user to code in numerous coding styles that may be defined by their office package.

Instrument Switching

• SurvCE keeps track of every instrument completely separate. This includes all base stations, rovers and total stations, so that mixing equipment is easy. Simply configure your gear once and forget it. The instrument icon has been enhanced to allow you to switch between your current equipment.

Skew Angle Staking

SurvCE supports staking offsets on a skew angle and provides the option to stake offset intersections and bisectors at angle points and the radius or PI point of an arc without leaving the Stake Line/Arc routine.

SurvCE Has More

• Supported Instruments
• Supported File Formats
• Supported Handheld Devices

Carlson Hydrology 2017 is here with the main new features including access to lookup rainfall amounts in NOAA Atlas 14, new watershed commands operated by grid files for watershed perimeters and runoff tracking, plus the option to draw out sewer lines just as a polyline before converting them in the sewer model.

• Hydrograph Editor – New command to edit time and flow data in a spreadsheet.
• Pipe Culvert Design – Added outlet control by gradually varied flow method.
• Utility Network – New command to define model for utility networks.

Carlson GeoTech provides the ability to import borehole data for analyzing subsurface conditions and materials.

Developed over the past 10 years within Takeoff,  Carlson’s popular site estimating and data prep software, Carlson GeoTech joins Carlson CADnet and Carlson Trench to be paired with Carlson Construction to form the all new Carlson Takeoff Suite, replacing the non-OEM version of Takeoff. (Note: Carlson Takeoff with built-in AutoCAD remains the same.)

Key Capabilities

– Input and edit drill hole log data with strata elevation, depth and attribute data
– Generate drill hole log reports
– Label drill holes
– Draw Geologic Columns
– Draw Fence Diagrams
– Draw Isopach Maps for strata thickness, elevation or attributes
– Draw Strata Surfaces
– Draw Strata Depth Contours and Cut Color Maps
– Model Strata Surfaces with linkage to Carlson Civil and Construction for strata quantities
– Annotate plan view drill hole location maps

Carlson Construction is an integrated cut/fill takeoff and 3D surface modeling software solution designed for site and road construction. It offers powerful inspection and 3D viewing tools for elevating 2D designs to 3D model files. Notable new commands in Carlson Construction include added methods to process, reverse the polyline, and to pick the point, plus added support for up to 7 subgrades, a command to color the surface TIN using the color assignments in Define Layer Target, and a method to apply textures to design layers in addition to the colors for viewing in 3D.

Core Abilities:

• Cut/Fill Estimating
• Output 3D Machine Control Files (Carlson Grade, Trimble, CAT-Accugrade, Leica, and Topcon)
• Output Construction Staking files for Site, Roadway, and Building Columns and Offsets

For more information, see brochure.

http://www.carlsonsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carlson-Construction-Brochure.pdf

Carlson Civil is the civil engineering design software that puts you in the passing lane! What might take days with other civil engineering software takes just hours, or even minutes, with the powerful and intuitive Carlson Civil–it’s advanced technology that will work for you.

Road NETwork. Build all roads, intersections and cul-de-sacs in 2D and 3D with a single click of the “PROCESS” button.

SiteNET. Elevate your estimating accuracy with this intuitive layer-based surface generator and earthwork calculator.

LotNET. Quickly define an entire subdivision of lots based on an outer boundary, interior ROWs or Centerlines, and a simple set of user-defined “rules,” then pick “PROCESS” and the lots appear, defined and labeled.

For more information, see brochure.

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Developed for more than 10 years within Takeoff,  Carlson’s popular site estimating and data prep software, Carlson CADnet joins with Carlson GeoTech and Carlson Trench to provide customers the flexibility to obtain just the software they need at an affordable price. The three new modules can also be paired with Carlson Construction to form the all new Carlson Takeoff Suite, replacing the non-OEM version of Takeoff. (Note: the Carlson Takeoff  R-series with built-in AutoCAD remains the same.)

Key Capabilities

• Import PDF Files
• Import BIM using IFC Files
• Export Carlson surface to BIM using IFC Files
• Convert Raster images to vector CAD entities
• Modify Raster images using cut, copy, remove speckles and thicken commands
• Create CAD entities from the raster image using Trace functions and raster snaps
• Create text entities extracted from the raster images
• Digitize from paper plans or on-screen images
• Full set of digitize routines for points, poly lines, areas, contours, profiles, sections and end-areas

A new module from Carlson Software, Carlson Trench is for calculations related to installing pipes, sewers, or utility lines. The software calculates the volume of the trench cut, the volume of back fill (excluding the pipe size), and the linear footage of pipe broken down by the pipe material, size, and/or depth.

Core capabilities in Carlson Trench include:

• Calculates trench excavation and back fill quantities
• Creates trench network of structures and pipe lines
• Draws trench network in plan view, profile and 3D
• Produces Trench Reports including Manhole Depth Summary, Pipe Length By Size, Stations Depth Summary, Structure Details, etc.
• Built on AutoCAD and IntelliCAD