SonTek RiverSurveyor Power & Communications Modules
Features
- Powered by (16) AA alkaline batteries
- Includes 1m cable for connection to S5/M9
- Optional differential or RTK GPS for collecting position data
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Optional Bridge interface module will provide a Bluetooth interface between the 2.4 GHz radio in the PCM and a computer or tablet.
Batteries:
- Type: Standard AA batteries1
- Average duration: 8 hours of continuous operation (6 hours with RTK GPS enabled)
GPS Options:
- SBAS GPS Horizontal Accuracy2: <1.0m
- RTK GPS Horizontal Accuracy2: <0.02m ; Vertical Accuracy <0.04m2,3
Range (Std.; 10 dBm)4 | Range (High; 22dBm)4 | |
Base to Rover | 1000 m | 3000 m |
PC to Rover | 450 m | 1500 m |
Bridge to Rover | 200 m | 400 m |
1Standard AA batteries are defined as alkaline or NiMH rechargeables, with a diameter up to 14.5mm.
2Depends on multipath environment, antenna selection, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, and ionospheric activity.
3Requires absolute RTK solution. Only available with HydroSurveyor
4High power may not be available in all countries; all ranges with default 2 dBi antenna and line-of-sight.
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