Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Internal Components
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1.2. Getting Acquainted
The ALPHA receiver is a 216-channel GNSS receiver with internal battery, an interface for
controlling and viewing data logging (TriPad), an optional internal GSM modem, a Bluetooth®
wireless technology module, and an GSM module.
The ALPHA receiver’s advanced design reduces the number of cable required for operation,
allowing you to measuring more reliably and efficiently. The casing allocates space for
rechargeable battery, a Bluetooth® wireless technology module, a multi-system receiver board,
and a modem.
1.2.1. Internal Components
ALPHA GNSS Receiver
Table below lists the options available for this card model.
Table 1-1. ALPHA GNSS Receiver
Bluetooth
®
Module
A combination of software and hardware technology that makes the ALPHA mobile, wireless,
GNSS receiver that supports a point-to-point serial profile. As such, the ALPHA can transfer and
synchronize files between the receiver and any other Bluetooth
®
wireless technology device that
supports serial profile, including portable handheld devices and external controllers, Bluetooth
®
adapters for PC-USB/RS ports, mobile computers and phones, IPAQs, PCMCA-to-Bluetooth
adapters, etc.
With Bluetooth
®
wireless technology, the receiver’s reception and transmission distance is 10
meters (32 feet) for interior projects and 30–50 meters (98–164 feet) for exterior projects.
Receiver Type
Available Options
ALPHA-G3
GPS L1,
GLONASS L1,
Galileo E1, SBAS
ALPHA-G2T
GPS L1/L2/L5,
Galileo E1/E5A, SBAS
ALPHA-G3T
GPS L1/L2/L5,
Galileo E1/E5A,
GLONASS L1/L2, SBAS