Construction Data Collectors

Recon

The next-generation TDS Recon X-series rugged handheld computer delivers maximum performance and reliabilityin a lightweight, extremely rugged design that's easy to carry. The waterproof Recon weighs just 17 ounces, meets military specifications for drops, vibration, and both high and low tempurature operation, and runs Windows Mobile 6.0. The Recon works wherever and whenever you need it.

High Performance
The Recon features the high performance 200 MHz or 400 MHz XScale processor, a color display with front light, 64 MB of RAM and a 128 or 256 MB of nonvolatile Flash storage to protect the data from resets or power loss.

Ultra Rugged
The Recon can handle the toughest field conditions. It meets MIL-STD-810F standards for drops, vibrations, and tempurature extremes, and it has an IP67 rating - meaning it's impervious to dust and water immersion.

Long Battery Life
The Recon's rechargeable NiMH PowerBoot module provides 3,800 mAh of power, enough to give you at least 15 hours of continuous typical use - more than a full day's work. The optional AA PowerBoot module uses two AA batteries (alkaline or lithium)to keep your Recon running for up to 16 hours. It's perfect for a backup or in areas where recharging isn't possible.

Windows Mobile
The Recon runs Windows Mobile 6.0, so you'll have the applications you use most - including a calendar, email and Mobile versions of Word, Excel and even PowerPoint.

TSC2

Designed for construction site measurement and stakeout operations, The TSC2™ controller is a rugged, adaptable handheld computer. This rugged handheld controller features a full keyboard for total station operation. Running the TDS Survey Pro Software on a Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 operating system, the TSC2 Controller offers an intuitive, easy-to-use interface for a wide range of site positioning applications, and has the power to hold information for multiple large jobsites to suit your needs.


TSC2 Features and Benefits

  • Water and dust-resistant to withstand the toughest weather and jobsite conditions for exceptional field performance.
  • Full keyboard, 8-way spider key and touch screen provides instant results and simplifies navigation, data selection, positioning, and stakeout.
  • Bright, daylight-readable color display is clearly visible in a wide range of field conditions, making it easier to read simple text as well as complex maps and technical drawings.
  • Color graphics right at your fingertips facilitates navigating and positioning, and speeds up stakeout and data selection to significantly improve management and quality assurance. Reduce errors and omissions by thoroughly checking your data in the field!
  • Large 512 MB memory capacity, 128 MB RAM and 516 MHz processor quickly handles large projects.
  • Integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology eliminates the need for cables.
  • Integrated WiFi for fast wireless networking lets you quickly send and retrieve data from the network, as well as send/receive email without additional components or plug-in cards.
  • Optional integrated 2.4 GHz radios allow cable-free operation when working robotically with a total station.

Trimble Site Positioning Systems offer contractors a choice of Trimble SPS781 or SPS881 Smart GPS Antenna, the SPS610 Total Station, or the Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations for site measurement and stakeout on the jobsite, and SCS900 Site Controller Software developed specifically for heavy / highway construction applications.

TDS Survey Pro

Productive, reliable, comprehensive
Survey Pro gives you a complete set of capabilities for all your layout and survey projects—and it's fast, reliable and easy to use, so you can work more productively in the field.

Survey Pro on TDS data collectors
The best way to run Survey Pro is on a TDS handheld data collector. That's because TDS developed the Nomad, Recon and Ranger to work with Survey Pro. These data collectors run Survey Pro functions and routines quickly, making it easy to use all the software's capabilities.

Survey Standard
Survey Standard is complete data collection software for surveyors. You can get a complete COGO suite including triangle solutions, map check and predetermined area, as well as traverse, sideshot and staking routines. And you can easily upgrade Survey Standard to any other Survey Pro level.

Survey Pro
Survey Pro adds several advanced features to Survey Standard. Survey Pro provides intuitive and powerful slope staking and road layout routines. You can also view DTM files, stake using the DTM surface and collect feature/attribute data, helping you save time in the field and in the office.

Survey Pro Robotics
The Survey Pro Robotics data collection package includes the functionality of Survey Pro and reliably controls your robotic total station with an easy-to-use interface that features intuitive, useful search tools, active maps, automatic repetition and a fine-turning routine that lets you make even precise turns remotely.

Nomad

The new TDS Nomad is a Recon on steroids.Itpacks even more functionality into the most powerful and full-featured rugged handheld computer available. Start with an 806 MHz processor, a long-life battery and integrated wireless capabilities..
The Nomad also features a high-resolution, sunlight-visible VGA display that shows graphics and maps in crisp detail. And it's fully rugged and just as tough as our other handhelds.It includes a separate numeric keypad but is only 1 inch longer than the Recon.

Ultra rugged
Like all TDS rugged handhelds, the Nomad meets the rigorous MIL-STD-810F military standard for drops, vibration, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures. It also comes with an IP67 waterproof rating.

High performance
Every Nomad comes with an 806 MHz Marvell PXA320 XScale processor, 128 MB RAM and a hot-swappable rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack to keep going strong all day. Recharging time is significantly reduced with the use of lithium-ion batteries.

Windows Mobile
The Nomad also includes the latest Windows Mobile 6 software, so it runs all the applications you use most, including a wide range of third-party software for industry-specific applications.

Data Collector Software

Trimble LM80 Layout Manager

The LM80 software is available on either the Recon or Nomad data collectors. It is an intuitive, user friendly program designed specifically for the contractor which will be appreciated by both the first time user and the experienced layout employee. It is a pocket-sized, personal layout manager that lets you carry, manage, work with, and lay out your jobsite blueprint.

The LM80 lets you:

•input blueprint dimensions to build a digital replica of the layout plan
•guide the layout of the major points, add dimensions on the print, or calculate diagonals, area or angles
•reduce your reliance on third-party specialists
•input coordinates and cad files with the LM80 Desktop Software program.
•increase flexibility because it can be used with virtually all total station models and brands

The Trimble LM80 Layout Manager significantly increases accuracy, reliability, and productivity. With Microsoft® Windows Mobile®, the Trimble LM80 can support the wide range of application software available for Windows mobile devices.

Trimble LM80 Desktop Software

Trimble® LM80 Desktop software is designed for the contractor using the pocket-sized LM80 Layout Manager for his layout applications. It's the ideal companion for anyone working with very large or complex drawings.
Featuring an intuitive graphical user interface, LM80 Desktop Software makes it easy to create a digital replica of your construction blueprint in the office, before going out on the site to do the layout. While you are still in the office, you can use the coordinate geometry functions to perform distance, angle, area or down-and-out computations. You can also create your construction points from AutoCAD 2007 DXF or DWG files, upload them to the Trimble LM80 Layout Manager, or send them directly to a total station for onboard layout. No need to learn a complete engineering CAD program!

•Graphical User interface provides direct access to common functions for a shorter learning curve and minimal self-training.
•Standard View Controls offer a common user interface designed for anyone with a limited understanding of CAD for fast, easy operation.
•Multiple Point Selection in Individual, Window, and Current view point selection techniques give you maximum control to select points.
•Enter Plan and COGO (coordinate geometry) functionality in the office.
•Supports importing AutoCAD DWG and DXF files for creating layout points.
•Import and export text files that contain a list of points and coordinates.