Recently, the company I work for purchased equipment from Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies Inc. which included the Hemisphere S321 GNSS Smart antenna, base station and the Field Genius 10 software package. When we first started using the equipment we incurred some challenges initializing the equipment. The Technical Support Team not only provided a timely response, but the advice provided was very thorough and accurate. Through problem solving at both ends, we learned that there was a small issue with the factory settings. This was resolved quickly. I would highly recommend purchasing equipment from Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies Inc., they are extremely professional and helpful.
Jeff B.
Before purchasing my Hemisphere S320 base and rover back in 2014, I spoke with several equipment suppliers. Even though they are thousands of miles way, I chose to purchase from Rene at Bench Mark because the price was fair and he was very knowledgeable of the equipment. I’ve found them to be responsive and reasonable, I’ve since purchased another rover and a DC from them.
Lewis S.
Purchased a Hemisphere S320 kit from Rene — the units have worked flawlessly every time. Had questions related to software and operations on the units. Rene always returned my calls or emails very quickly even after hours. We have purchased other survey equipment with very good technical support. Our company will be purchasing more survey equipment from Bench Mark. Highly recommended Benchmark
Danny B.
Great experience buying a Hemisphere GPS for a base station. Rene shipped out the unit the same day along with the required accessories to meet our deadline.
D. Coous
Great Product, The S320 Base and Rover with external radio work in all types of weather, all types of environments! Very pleased with the equipment in the field and data in the office. Great service from Rene and David with all different types of questions !
Reid O.
Bench Mark outfitted our company with the Hemisphere S321 GPS Base and Rover to fulfill our construction survey needs. Rene and his staff make themselves available to answer any questions our company may have about the gear in order to keep our work moving forward. Thanks Bench Mark!
Trent K.
Renee and his team at Benchmark are top notch. They really care about you and your business. It is rare to find such great service out there today. I hope they stay in business a long time. I would highly recommend Benchmark!
John K.
Rene and his team are great to deal with, prompt callbacks if you have issues, and very knowledgeable about equipment. We have dealt with Rene for 10+ years and it is always a pleasure. Highly recommended!
T. Carter
Rene makes everything much easier, and is always there for our staff when they need to trouble shoot – day and night. Not only does Bench Mark provide great service, they are good people too. On more than one occasion, Rene and his staff have helped us out of jam, and are always keen to make our work more efficient and user friendly.
Adam T.
We’ve dealt with many survey equipment suppliers over 30 years and must say we’ve been pleased to find Bench-mark.ca through the internet. We are a surveying company in Florida and look forward to doing repeat business with these guys in the future. They offer great products, great customer service, and great tech support with competitive pricing! They are quick with delivery and also returning our phone calls or emails promptly when we have questions.
Michael C.
Excellent team to work with. We recently ordered a S321+ base and rover for RTK UAV surveys. Rene was fantastic to work with, our system was shipped one day after putting the order in and arrived promptly. System works perfect and was exactly what we needed. Communication from Bench Mark is great and they have been a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend Rene and his team.
Adam B.
Bench Mark Equipment & Supplies has been our GPS equipment supplier for a number of years. Supplying our surveyors with adequate and affordable gear, and with knowledgeable support; it’s an easy recommendation to make. If you’re looking for a great alternative to the names you already know, look no further. Bench Mark easily meets the standards and more.
Jacob B.
Great group to work with. You always get the sense they are genuinely concerned about your work and projects. Price seem quite competitive. Will be getting my gear through them in the future, as much as I can.
Kevin M.
Purchased a hemisphere S321 base & rover kit from Rene and have to say that they are a game changer. The kits came all set up and I hit the ground running. Great tech support — Rene always returns my calls or emails very quickly. If you are in the market for new equipment I would highly recommended Benchmark.
Timothy L.
Recently purchased a used S320 Kit at a great price. Arrived with all the essentials, batteries, cables, adapters etc. First impressions very user friendly, quick setup, great support, Rene always replied to my emails even after hours. Great experience would recommend Rene and Bench-Mark to my fellow surveyors.
Derrick S.
Great experience with Bench-Mark. We purchased a used GPS base/rover kit and they threw in a brand new data collector. We had a few questions initially; David and Rene answered them quickly. Overall, I am very pleased with the equipment and the service.
Eric B.
The management and staff at Bench Mark have provided exceptional service and support, even on equipment and software that we didn’t originally purchase from them. They know the equipment they sell and the surveying applications it is to be used for. We will use Bench Mark for all of our surveying equipment needs.
Kent C.
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“I would highly recommend purchasing equipment from Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies.”
Recently, the company I work for purchased equipment from Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies Inc. which included the Hemisphere S321 GNSS Smart antenna, base station and the Field Genius 10 software package. When we first started using the equipment we incurred some challenges initializing the equipment. The Technical Support Team not only provided a timely response, but the advice provided was very thorough and accurate. Through problem solving at both ends, we learned that there was a small issue with the factory settings. This was resolved quickly. I would highly recommend purchasing equipment from Bench Mark Equipment and Supplies Inc., they are extremely professional and helpful.
Jeff B.
“Will be purchasing more survey equipment from Bench Mark.”
Purchased a Hemisphere S320 kit from Rene — the units have worked flawlessly every time. Had questions related to software and operations on the units. Rene always returned my calls or emails very quickly even after hours. We have purchased other survey equipment with very good technical support. Our company will be purchasing more survey equipment from Bench Mark. Highly recommended Benchmark
Danny B.
“Great Experience!”
Great experience buying a Hemisphere GPS for a base station. Rene shipped out the unit the same day along with the required accessories to meet our deadline.
D. Coous
Very pleased with the equipment.
Great Product, The S320 Base and Rover with external radio work in all types of weather, all types of environments! Very pleased with the equipment in the field and data in the office. Great service from Rene and David with all different types of questions !
Reid O.
“Make themselves available to answer any questions.”
Bench Mark outfitted our company with the Hemisphere S321 GPS Base and Rover to fulfill our construction survey needs. Rene and his staff make themselves available to answer any questions our company may have about the gear in order to keep our work moving forward. Thanks Bench Mark!
Trent K.
“They really care about you and your business.”
Renee and his team at Benchmark are top notch. They really care about you and your business. It is rare to find such great service out there today. I hope they stay in business a long time. I would highly recommend Benchmark!
John K.
“Prompt callbacks if you have issues.”
Rene and his team are great to deal with, prompt callbacks if you have issues, and very knowledgeable about equipment. We have dealt with Rene for 10+ years and it is always a pleasure. Highly recommended!
T. Carter
“Always there for our staff when they need to trouble shoot.”
Rene makes everything much easier, and is always there for our staff when they need to trouble shoot – day and night. Not only does Bench Mark provide great service, they are good people too. On more than one occasion, Rene and his staff have helped us out of jam, and are always keen to make our work more efficient and user friendly.
Adam T.
“They offer great products, great customer service, and great tech support with competitive pricing!”
We’ve dealt with many survey equipment suppliers over 30 years and must say we’ve been pleased to find Bench-mark.ca through the internet. We are a surveying company in Florida and look forward to doing repeat business with these guys in the future. They offer great products, great customer service, and great tech support with competitive pricing! They are quick with delivery and also returning our phone calls or emails promptly when we have questions.
Michael C.
“Communication from Bench Mark is great and they have been a pleasure to work with.”
Excellent team to work with. We recently ordered a S321+ base and rover for RTK UAV surveys. Rene was fantastic to work with, our system was shipped one day after putting the order in and arrived promptly. System works perfect and was exactly what we needed. Communication from Bench Mark is great and they have been a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend Rene and his team.
Adam B.
“Bench Mark easily meets the standards and more.”
Bench Mark Equipment & Supplies has been our GPS equipment supplier for a number of years. Supplying our surveyors with adequate and affordable gear, and with knowledgeable support; it’s an easy recommendation to make. If you’re looking for a great alternative to the names you already know, look no further. Bench Mark easily meets the standards and more.
Jacob B.
“Great group to work with.”
Great group to work with. You always get the sense they are genuinely concerned about your work and projects. Price seem quite competitive. Will be getting my gear through them in the future, as much as I can.
Kevin M.
“They are a game changer.”
Purchased a hemisphere S321 base & rover kit from Rene and have to say that they are a game changer. The kits came all set up and I hit the ground running. Great tech support — Rene always returns my calls or emails very quickly. If you are in the market for new equipment I would highly recommended Benchmark.
Timothy L.
“User friendly, quick setup, great support.”
Recently purchased a used S320 Kit at a great price. Arrived with all the essentials, batteries, cables, adapters etc. First impressions very user friendly, quick setup, great support, Rene always replied to my emails even after hours. Great experience would recommend Rene and Bench-Mark to my fellow surveyors.
Derrick S.
“Very pleased with the equipment and the service.”
Great experience with Bench-Mark. We purchased a used GPS base/rover kit and they threw in a brand new data collector. We had a few questions initially; David and Rene answered them quickly. Overall, I am very pleased with the equipment and the service.
Eric B.
Will use Bench Mark for all of our surveying equipment needs.
The management and staff at Bench Mark have provided exceptional service and support, even on equipment and software that we didn’t originally purchase from them. They know the equipment they sell and the surveying applications it is to be used for. We will use Bench Mark for all of our surveying equipment needs.
Kent C.
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With the Hemisphere S631, you have a receiver that is capable of replacing your total station. Instead of having to traverse through the woods with your total station, see what our customers have to say about the under canopy performance of the S631. From the West Coast to the Deep South of the US, the S631 has been used to get repeatable and reliable RTK positions under canopy.
The S631 is a game changer. We take readings in places in places I never dreamed we could get with GPS. The tilt function works great and it fixes quick. Very pleased with the system.
Jacob Lyons, Gray – TN
Since upgrading from the S320, our field production has gone up. The incredible RTK performance has really changed how we work. Learning FieldGenius was easy with of the How-To-Videos.
Danny Benson, North Bay – ON
The S631 allows me to connect to the State CORS Network, allowing for quick and easy topo work at each site. If the CORS network is unavailable or I have canopy cover, it is easy to use the base station to complete a project.
Ramsay Ashmore, Pike Road – AL
The S631 has been an absolute game changer for my company. It has expanded the ability to use RTK almost anywhere, including areas with 100′ trees which are common around us.
Sarah Blair & Jack Gnipp, Twain Harte – CA
The S631 really feels like an upgrade over the last generation. It feels better built, and the in-foliage and tilt performance is really convenient.
Cam Christianson, Brooks – AB
The tilt feature is wonderful, and the S631 works so well under canopy! I was bit worried about moving to FieldGenius, but it is easy to use once I had it figured out.
Allan Andres, Kelowna – BC
What I really like about the S631 is that I can get a fix where no other GPS unit can go. With FieldGenius, I keep finding new features that are useful for everyday surveying.
Rudi van der Merwe, Nelson – BC
The quick fixes and accuracy of the S631 in tree canopy has been impressive. Rene and David made the transition to FieldGenius, and were very responsive to my questions.
Wes Bertoldi, Jasper AL
What I really like about the S631 is that I can get a fix where no other GPS units can go. With FieldGenius, I keep finding new features that are useful for everyday surveying.
David Harris, Modesto – CA
I find the Hemisphere S631 to be excellent in heavy bush. I seldom cannot get a fix, even under the most adverse conditions. I am able to do my work more efficiently.
Bob Haagsma, Rocky Mountain House – AB
The robust multipath mitigation by the S631 means that I can always trust my solution. With tilt correction. I can be confident that my position is correct no matter the angle of my cart.
Brian Whiting, Seattle – WA
The S631 is way faster than our old systems. Where we struggled in the past under trees, we have no problems with the S631. We have tied into previously set control points and check almost flat.
James Blanton, Pittsburg – KY
We have been very impressed by the S631’s ability to get a fix in dense trees. It has really quickened up things up for us.
Jeremy Childs, Squamish – BC
The S631 is a big improvement over our previous GNSS system. We are especially impressed by the Sure-Fix feature and the ability to obtain accurate, repeatable results in wooded areas.
Levi Brant, Berlin – PA
FieldGenius was so easy to learn; the field crew was even amazed at how easy FieldGenius was to use compared to Carlson and TDS. The Hemisphere RTK units are amazing; I’m blown away with the unit’s ability to get a fix in tree canopy. These units have reduced field time by 30%, and every time I call Bench-Mark for tech support, I received help instantly.
Michael Martin, Greeneville – TN
The S631 is a big improvement over my previous GNSS system. I’m especially impressed by the SureFix feature, which makes collecting high-accuracy survey points easy and fast. I’ve been very impressed by the S631’s ability to obtain accurate and repeatable results in wooded areas.
Ronald Willhoit, Frankfort – KY
We are extremely pleased with the S631 – it has been a game changer for us. until now using a GPS receiver as a network rover under the tree canopy was unthinkable. The S631 has made us more efficient in the field, and more importantly, our business is now more profitable.
Amos Glaspy, Asheville – NC
The S631 is a powerful system that has provided a solution in areas I never thought possible. From hammocks and deep forest to remote areas using base and rover; it outperforms any system I have ever used from a Topcon Hyper V to a Trimble R12.
Shannon Guinther, Hog Valley – FL
We are rarely waiting for a fixed solution under canopy with the S631, and the tilt capability has been very useful!
Roy Roach, Glace Bay – NS
The S631 has been a GREAT unit thus far. It works great under canopy and where I survey this is a big plus. When these photos were taken, we were starting the day on an 11 acre survey in Wayne County, where we had to topo a creek in a swampy area. It worked great and we were able to get all the shots with the S631… It just doesn’t come equipped with a weapon to kill the cotton mouth moccasins we encountered!
Anthony McRae, Wayne County – MS
No more bad shots under tree canopy and the repeatability is absolutely amazing. When I sign my survey plans, I don’t get stressed anymore.
Dwight Francis, Basseterre – St. Kitts
We do a lot of work in wooded areas and the S631 receivers have been a game changer. Getting a fixed solution almost anywhere!”
Randall Jonker, Bryon Center – MI
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The Hemisphere S631 has changed how people can work with RTK. See what difference the tilt sensor can make, and how customers are spending less time waiting on their equipment and more time actually getting the data they need.
The S631 system is very accurate, light and fast. It has nearly doubled our production in the field.
Randy Hoscheid, Huron – SD
The Hemisphere S631 and MicroSurvey FieldGenius has increased our field productivity over our previous GNSS system by at least 40%.
Daniel Hopson, Greeneville – TN
The S631 has been great; with tilt we are a lot faster, and the in-canopy performance is making a big difference. Once I got used to FieldGenius, I found it to be way faster.
Tom Mehdi, Elkhorn – NE
The RTK-fixed coverage with the S631 has been vastly improved over the older S321. FieldGenius has freed up our drafters, and made construction layout a breeze.
Connor Traves, Saskatoon – SK
Our field crews appreciate how light it is compared to the other models. In addition, the tilt sensor is a great feature to help speed up our fieldwork.
Dustin Hicke, Saskatoon – SK
The radio range of the S631 has been great. With the fast time to fix and the great performance under canopy, the S631 has reduced my time on site.
Christian Baxendale, Whitehorse – YK
The S631 has been a great purchase for us. It provides a high degree of accuracy, and makes our work more efficient. Our clients are happy with the quick delivery times. It has reduced our stress.
Dale Grant, Nassau – Bahamas
FieldGenius and StormCaster have really sped things up for us. When paired with the IMU tilt sensor, we can finish projects much faster than was possible before.
Nick Neufeld, Saskatoon – SK
The S631 makes collecting high-accuracy survey points easy and fast. I particularly like the tilt feature and the fast base setup, and the long range radios makes our projects more efficient than ever.
Malaya Sagada, Kingston – ON
The integrated IMU in the S631 comes in very handy when collecting information about culvert inverts.
Andrew Smith and Jasper Vennik, Grande Prairie – AB
The most useful feature of the S631 system is the tilt sensor. It allows me to mark out and move on to the next point much faster without needing to take the time to level the rod. The accuracy under tree cover is excellent as well.
Matt Miller, Stockton – NJ
The S631 offers great accuracy, and when paired with the intuitive FieldGenius interface, becomes incredibly user-friendly. These tools are invaluable in our remote Arctic exploration programs, where the high costs of northern exploration make it essential to collect reliable data with confidence, ultimately helping us save on expenses over time.
Fernando Costa, Vancouver – BC
See what our customers have to say about how Bench-Mark has been able to help them in the field and ensure that they can get their projects completed. With our support and training, you are never alone in the field.
Thanks to the help of in-field troubleshooting by Bench-Mark, we were able to collect a plethora of high-resolution data with our Hemisphere S631 all along the atoll including the reef-flat. All our data will be used to help us numerically model potential response of these islands to changing storms, waves and sea-levels.
Alejandra Ortiz, Golver’s Reef – Belize
The unit is very user friendly. We are really pleased with the S631 performance and the great customer service.
Alain Boudreau, Kapuskasing – ON
We love the tilt capacity on the S631, and we cannot say enough about the Bench-Mark support. We also love the Graphical Layout in FieldGenius; it is so easy to use.
Sid Sandback, Meadow Lake – SK
With these S631s, I can take on surveys that I’d never attempt with the old two satellite system receivers and my robot. Since acquiring these S631s, I’ve only used my robot twice, and that to topo a 1 acre open lot and to stake out a house foundation. Please thank Rene, Nolan and David for me, what they have provided me with has changed my life!
Lewis Cox, Mount Airy – NC
I cannot express how great this system is. Most of the surveying in my region is heavy forest, and this RTK locates through the trees like nothing I have experienced before. Highly recommend this product and Bench-Mark. Bench-Mark has A1 customer service and support.
Brad Marsh, Dickinson Center – NY
The Bench-Mark team provided us with professional service. The staff is very knowledgable and is willing to go the extra mile to help us out. We had a tight schedule for one of our projects and Rene made sure that the equipment was ready the next day. Our company had deliberated for a long time whether we needed GPS or not. I’m glad we made the right choice and our only regret is that we did not purchase one sooner.
Stephen Hao, Calgary – AB
When starting a survey business, or any business for that matter, you get pulled in so many directions. The last thing you want to have to worry about is problems with your equipment. With Benchmark Equipment and their support, my Hemisphere S631 GPS have made my first year in business an absolute seamless process! I couldn’t have been so successful without you. Thank you!!
Paul Bragger, Watertown – NY
I could not have ended up a more happy client. I was told that René loves building new relationships and helping people meet their needs and goals. I must say, I believe that is an accurate statement. I will continue to do business with René and I would highly encourage anyone who is out there looking for products in the land surveying industry to give them an opportunity to earn you as a client. When starting a survey business, or any business for that matter, you get pulled in so many directions. The last thing you want to have to worry about is problems with your equipment. With Benchmark Equipment and their support, my Hemisphere S631 GPS have made my first year in business an absolute seamless process! I couldn’t have been so successful without you. Thank you!!
Thomas Mackey, Altoona – FL
We are so very happy and proud with the S631 and FieldGenius. It has had a very good impact on our fieldwork. It makes it fast and easy to do a good job. It has been a pleasure to get good support from Bench-Mark.
Willem Maduro, Aruba
See what our customers have to say about our most popular receiver of all-time: The Hemisphere S631. Our customers have been using the S631 on everything from boundary surveys, to grade control, to environmental monitoring and more.
The S631 allows me to accomplish tasks with ease and speed due to the varied demanding circumstances that regularly arise in my practice; I obtain results with remarkable precision even under forest cover and at places far from the base.
Paul Grimard, Saint-Apollinaire – QC
The Hemisphere S631 system enables our team to create alignments and surfaces for road construction very easily.
Ian Kim, Carsland – AB
Getting‘ it done with the S631!
Leland MacDonald, Salmon River – OR
I have been really impressed with the Hemisphere S631 fix times and the build quality.
Tyler Button, Underhill – VT
I am using the Hemisphere S631 with a Mesa 3 and FieldGenius. It performs flawlessly. I absolutely love this equipment.
Michael Williford, Montgomery – AL
The radio range of the S631 has been blowing me away. I haven’t even had to use my external radio. When paired with FieldGenius, I get an easy-to-use solution that has all of the tools I need.
Reid Ostenberg, Strathmore – AB
We love the fact that the S631 has a 10 km base-to-rover range, and that they will fix on any constellation. FieldGenius has been the easiest and most user-friendly surveying software we have ever used.
Shamus McGee, Port Hawkesbury – NS
The S631 is proving itself to be reliable and fast in all conditions. We have seen a definite performance boost with the addition of the S631.
Greg Skelhorn, Sackville – NS
The tilt sensor has been a fantastic feature that we frequently use to get shots in troublesome areas and the quality metrics ensure my guys don’t push it too far! I haven’t had a bad fix yet.
Adam Braver, Calgary – AB
I appreciate the size, tilt correction, weight and affordability of the S631. I can perform accurate long range GNSS measurements with minimal physical reference stations and no virtual reference network with StormCaster.
Rodrick Wood, Cupid’s Cay Eleuthera – Bahamas
The system we had before was only dual frequency. Now with the triple frequency, we have an easier time getting fixes and accurate positions giving us quicker results.
Michael Kozoway, Gimli – MB
The S631 system is easy to transport, ergonomic, and it allows us to easily achieve the level of accuracy we require.
Falland Erland Laliberte, Val d’Or – QC
The Hemisphere S631 makes me and my company smarter with its technology.
Blaine Kitzul, Vernon – BC
Our S631 RTK and rugged Mesa tablet performed to high standard in the testing field conditions above 80˚N at Fort Conger in Canada’s arctic. Surveying the coastline with the S631 rover while watching a pod of narwhal feeding in the bay is a career highlight.
Elanor Edgar and Celine Jenning, Ellesmere Island – Nunavut
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