4600 LS and Trimble Digital Fieldbook

Economical, Fully Integrated Single-Frequency GPS Survey Unit

Operations optimized with Trimble Digital Fieldbook
The 4600 LS GPS receiver is a cost-effective L1 GPS survey instrument for productive control, topographic and GIS surveys. The 4600 LS can be used effectively for static, L1 FastStatic, and kinematic surveys over short to moderate baselines. The operation of the 4600 LS is optimized with the use of the Trimble Digital Fieldbook software running on the Trimble Recon controller.

Portable
The 4600 LS is extremely portable and very simple to use. The GPS receiver, antenna and C-cell batteries are integrated into a single unit weighing only 1.7 kg (3.7 lb). For postprocessed surveys, no external batteries or cables are required. The unit features one-button operation, and three LED indicators let you easily monitor your entire survey. The 4600 LS runs on less than 1 W of power consumption and uses standard C-size batteries. One set of C-cells lasts four days.

Key Features and Benefits

Survey data stored in job files: Review the details of the survey project in the field. Raw GPS (*.dat) files are automatically downloaded when the survey job file is transferred to Trimble Geomatics Office. Receiver configuration: View satellites using a sky plot view and manage GPS files stored in the 4600 LS. Map view: View the survey in a plan view, helping to make sure all required points have been measured. Tap and hold to review items. Navigate to point: If points to be measured are loaded to Trimble Digital Fieldbook, you can use this function to find the approximate location of the points more quickly. Feature Code libraries: Lists of predefined feature codes improve quality control in the field and help to ensure only valid codes are collected. Codes can be used for feature code processing in Trimble Geomatics Office.

High productivity at an affordable price Portable and simple to use Less than 1 W power consumption Integrated GPS receiver antenna 12 Channels Dual ports

Rugged
Designed for extreme field conditions, the 4600 LS operates from 40 C to +65 C (40 F to +149 F) and is fully sealed. Thanks to its rugged construction, it will withstand a fall onto a hard surface from either a tripod or rangepole.

Trimble Digital Fieldbook

The Trimble Digital Fieldbook software, running on the rugged Trimble Recon controller platform, optimizes 4600 LS operations by allowing users to perform static and kinematic surveys. With an exceptionally easy-to-use, color, graphical interface, Trimble Digital Fieldbook simplifies workflow and is very easy to learn to use. In addition, the software is available in several different languages.

Postprocessing
The 4600 LS incorporates high-quality L1 carrier phase and C/A-code measurements for reliable and productive static, L1 FastStatic and kinematic surveys. The 4600 LS can store over 64 hours of L1 FastStatic data, which is compatible with Trimbles other survey grade GPS receivers. When used with Trimble Geomatics Office, control surveys can be performed with short occupation times to generate sub-centimeter results. In addition, Trimble Geomatics Office is designed to streamline GPS postprocessing tasks, reducing the time needed to process the GPS data collected in the field. A variety of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) tools make identifying unexpected results very simple, as are the tools to correct field errors.

Key features of Trimble Digital Fieldbook

Coordinate system support: Grid points in local coordinate system can be uploaded to the software and used to measure the points. Coordinate system details are fully compatible with Trimble Geomatics Office software, making the management of them simple.

Background maps: View DXF and other files as well as control points for project visualization. Tap and hold to review items or navigate to them directly from the map.

4600 LS and Trimble Digital Fieldbook

Economical, fully integrated single-frequency GPS sur vey unit

STANDARD FEATURES

RTCM Version 2 input NMEA-0183 output Internal memory

Kinematic Survey Performance (Postprocessed)

(Requires Trimble Recon controller with Trimble Digital Fieldbook) Modes: Continuous, Stop-and-go Accuracy: Horizontal: 1 cm (0.4 in) + 1 ppm Vertical: 2 cm (0.4 in) + 1 ppm Occupation: Continuous: 1 measurement Stop-and-go: 2 epochs (min) with 5 satellites Fastest datalogging rate: 1 Hz

Support: Software:

Extended hardware warranty Trimble Geomatics OfficeThe total GPS and conventional survey data processing solution

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Physical

Size: Weight: 22.1 cm Dia. 11.8 cm H (8.7 in Dia. 4.64 in H) 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) 1.7 kg (3.7 lb) with batteries for >32 hours

Electrical
Receiver power: <1 W receiver only 5 VDC with C-size batteries. 9 to 20 VDC external supply Battery life: >32 hours continuous receiver (typical) operation on 4 standard C-size alkaline batteries Certification: FCC & CE mark approved

General Performance
Start-up: <30 seconds from power-on to start survey with recent ephemeris Measurements: L1 C/A-code, L1 full-cycle carrier Number of channels: 12 Datalogging: In internal memory or in optional Trimble Recon controller Receiver data storage: 64 hours internal memory of L1 data 5 satellites 15 second interval (typical) 4.5 hours internal memory of L1 data 5 satellites 1.0 seconds (minimum)

Environmental
Operating temp: Storage temp: Humidity: Shock: 40 C to +65 C (40 F to +149 F) 55 C to +75 C (67 F to +167 F) 100%, fully sealed. Buoyant. 2 m (6 ft) accidental pole drop

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Static Survey Performance

Modes: Accuracy: Horizontal: Vertical: Azimuth: Quick-Start, L1 FastStatic 5 mm + 1 ppm (10 km) 10 mm + 2 ppm (10 km) 1 arc second + 5/baseline length in km

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Survey options: 2 m (6 ft) rangepole 2 m (6 ft) adjustable height tripod Rugged transit cases Datalogging options: Trimble Recon controller with Trimble Digital Fieldbook software Batteries: Camcorder battery (24 hours of operation) 6 Ah battery (72 hours of operation) 10 Ah battery (120 hours of operation)

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