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The Hemisphere S631 boasts 7th Generation RTK technology that allows you to survey under trees without problems. With multi-constellation support and quintuple frequency across all major constellations, the S631 can handle multi-path environments you could never survey before. To find the best package for you request a quote today.
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Although GNSS receivers have fundamentally, changed the surveying space forever, there have historically still been several limiting factors. When surveying under trees or near buildings. Whenever the view of the sky has become limited, your receiver is suddenly a paper weight, unable to obtain a fixed solution. There are two main factors that influence this degredation in performance:
1. GPS Signal Obstruction
The first issue is the most obvious, signals are simply obstructed from reaching the receiver. GNSS signals are broadcast at a relatively low power and obstructions can completely block the signal from reaching the ground.
2. Multipath Error
One of the most difficult things a receiver has to contend with is Multi-Path error. This occurs when the signal is reflected off of a an object. This means that when the signal reaches the receiver, the timing that the receiver relies on is not correct. A GNSS reciever determines its position by using the timing offsets from various satellites. When this signal path is no longer direct, the reciever must filter and eliminate these bad signals. Trees and buildings are particularily good at reflecting these satellite signals and effecting the validity of your solutions.
In the past, many GNSS receivers have solely relied on less powerful L1 and L2 GPS and GLONASS signals. However, these frequencies are not very powerful and are regularly stopped by obstructions. In order to maximize the probability of passing signals through contested environments, multiple different signals and power levels are needed. For instance, GPS L5 is a powerful frequency band that was designed to better punch through tree canopy. However, must older 4th and 5th generation RTK receivers cannot receive these signals.
The Hemisphere S631 is designed to not only receiver GPS L5 but many other more modern and powerful signals. These include the most advanced civilian signals currently available from the Beidou constellation. The leap from Block 2 to Block 3 BeiDou satellites is reponsible for the largest leap in RTK performance between generation 6, which cannot use Block 3 and generation 7, which can use Block 3 signals. A list of the signals the S631 tracks are below:
GPS: L1CA/L1P/L2P/L2C/L5
GLONASS: G1/G2/G3, P1/P2
BeiDou: B1i/B2i/B3i/B1OC/B2A/B2B/ACEBOC
Galileo: E1BC/E5a/E5b/E6Bc/ALTBOC
QZSS: L1CA/L2C/L5/L1C/LEX
IRNSS: L5
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With the ability to track signals that can punch through tree canopy, none of that matters without the ability to process and eliminate multipath signals. As mentioned above, multi-path constitutes the most difficult challenge for any RTK receiver to combat. With the Athena RTK engine, the S631 is one of the best performing receivers on the market under canopies and near buildings. With advanced multipath mitigation algorithms the S631 ensures that your position is accurate and repeatable.
With SureFix Technology, the S631 ensures that the solution it obtains is the most accurate possible. SureFix works by performing two seperate RTK solutions in parallel on the board level. Until both solutions are in agreement, the S631 will not report a fixed solution. This means that you can be assured in the accuracy of your position, and will not be affected by positional drift over time.
So whether you need to survey under big leafy oak, poplar or maple trees or large pines, the S631 will be able to give a reliable and repeatble position. Check out the two videos below to see what you can expect.
The Hemisphere S631 does not just boast an impressive RTK engine, it also comes with all of the features you would expect in a 7th generation RTK recevier at no extra cost. This includes at no extra cost, an internal radio, cell modem and an advanced IMU tilt sensor. The S631 is available for you to work how you want, whether you want to use it for static work, base and rover, network or whatever your specialized application the S631 is ready for you.
The internal radio is a Satel 1 W radio that allows you to acheive long range communication, up to nearly 7 miles in perfect conditions. But even in less than perfect conditions, like those found in the city, you can acheive upwards of 3 miles of range. So even when you don’t have line of sight, or are in a contested environment, the S631 is up to meet your challenges.
With the cell modem, you get a huge amount of flexibility. The cell modem is perfect for allowing you to run the units as a network rover, on all major state CORS networks. If you are outside of CORS network coverage you can always switch to an NTRIP base and rover setup. This allows you to get the advantages of a network, long range, no line of sight issues, but also retain the advantages of a point to point solution.
The S631 allows you to get it all done, and to work how you want to work.
One of the more underrated aspects of the 7th generation RTK cycle is the IMU tilt sensor. Previously, receivers had a tilt sensor that was more of a gimmick than a tool. However, with the advanced IMU tilt sensor on the S631 that has changed. The tilt sensor allows for you to completely change how you work.
With the IMU tilt sensor, you can layout in 1/3 of the time and survey in 1/2 the time. This is becuase you never have to take the time to level your pole. When performing a topographic survey or a stakeout survey this is a huge time saver. This means that you have to spend less time at every point, and get to pickup more data faster.
With the previous generation of tilt sensors in RTK receivers, there was a problem with accuracy and you could not use it everywhere. Take the older Hemisphere S321+, it has an internal tilt sensor but it cannot be used in large portions of the world as it relies on the magnetic declination of the Earth to make its measurement. In areas where the declination is too high this meant it was unusable. With the S631, RTK data is used to determine the tilt sensor calibration and takes as little as 30 seconds to calibrate when you turn your receiver on. And as the video below shows, it is really accurate as well.
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Tyler –
Very pleased with the S631 base and rover we purchased from Rene. I wanted to wait awhile to see how the equipment performed and I can safely say it has performed flawlessly. After about 6 months of use I can safely say I have not had one problem. The provided literature for start up and tips sheets are very well put together. I have also called for field support several times and always got a resolve immediately. Oh and there online YouTube videos are a excellent resource as well. I strongly recommend getting a mesa tablet for data collection as well.
Javier –
I am very satisfied to be able to buy a GPS unit with an excellent company like BENCHMARK. At the beginning of the purchase, there were fears due to the shipping process, but it is a company that does not skimp on helping and keeping the customer sure of what they are buying. Good service, good communication and they are willing to help all their customers. Thanks to René for the good treatment and for giving me confidence to achieve this purchase.
Eric –
Excellent service. Rene responded to my initial request with a quick text even though it was on a stat holiday. Once I received the quote, Rene was available to answer my questions regarding the options available to meet my requirements. Upon purchasing, Rene and his team got the equipment shipped the same day and I had the instrument in my hands the next day. Overall, I am pleased with my interactions with Bench Mark and will be using them again in the future.
John –
I work for a land development company that needed help with work organization and shooting as-builts. Rene and his team at Benchmark were very helpful finding the right product for our needs.
We purchased a Hemisphere S631 from Benchmark, they helped us set it up and they made the process very user friendly. So far I am amazed with how well the product works. Especially in the dense tree areas. We work in a small mountain town and have never had any issues with maintaining a fix.
Benchmark takes the time to help there clients, I recommend that anyone in the market for survey equipment reaches out to them.