Z-Xtreme Surveying
System from Ashtech
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Z-Xtreme GPS System |
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Z-Xtreme from Ashtech |
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We are proud to introduce the
Z-Xtreme™ GPS receiver, a rugged, weatherproof, dual frequency GPS
receiver designed to provide surveyors with cost-effective
centimeter-accurate positions in a variety of system configurations. |
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Z-Xtreme: A strong case for
a great receiver
The Z-Xtreme is packed with all the great features you’ve come to expect
from Ashtech Precision Products — with absolutely no compromise in physical
strength or durability. From the removable battery and a standard 16MB
PCMCIA memory card which plug-in securely behind a hard sealed door, to the
integral LED display and finger-friendly buttons, you can clearly see proof
of our commitment to the highest quality. |
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Z-Xtreme: The power to run
all day
Batteries are a fact of life for GPS Surveying but they should never be
a constraint. With other GPS surveying systems it is often necessary to buy
multiple batteries and replace them during the course of a day’s work. The
Z-Xtreme’s internal, removable battery lasts all day on a single charge,
eliminating extra cost and hassle from field work. |

Ashtech Z-Extreme |
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Z-Xtreme: Instant-RTK™ -
Your wait is over
The Ashtech Z-Xtreme combines cutting
edge algorithms and an all new hardware platform to dramatically shorten the
time needed for RTK ambiguity resolution — with all the same trusted
reliability and high accuracy you’ve come to expect from an Ashtech
Precision Product. |
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Z-Xtreme is
a rugged, weather-proof, dual-frequency GPS receiver designed to provide
Surveyors with cost-effective, centimeter-accurate positions in a variety of
system configurations... |
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The Receiver
The Z-Xtreme receiver begins with
state-of-the-art satellite electronics coupled with Ashtech’s patented
Z-Tracking ™ to deliver the highest level of GPS signal commercially
available. A removable battery and flash memory card provides enough
capacity to last all day for maximum utility. Components are completely
integrated inside a weather-proof, high impact plastic housing, ensuring
your investment is safe, rain or shine. Use the easy-to-operate interface on
the front panel for important functions such as site information entry,
checking survey status, and set-up of RTK base stations without the
additional cost of a handheld controller. The result: Z-Xtreme with
Instant-RTK outperforms all other receivers in its class! |
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ZX-Solutions™
The Z-Xtreme survey system provides a range of solutions designed for the
vast array of positioning needs – from entry level static or kinematic
post-processed surveys, all the way up to real-time functions such as stake
out. The entry level ZX-Solutions system dramatically increases your
productivity for control surveys and other post-processed applications. Add
an optional kinematic kit to make topographic feature collection more cost
effective. Use Ashtech Solutions ™ software to easily process the field
data, export results and generate reports. Purchase only what you need for
the job at hand because ZX-Solutions are fully upgradeable. |
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ZX-SuperStation™
Eclipse the productivity of optical
instrument stake out with a ZX-SuperStation. The ZX-SuperStation is a
field-to-finish turnkey GPS surveying system that combines the Z-Xtreme
receiver with a powerful data collector and wireless modems for centimeter
accuracy in real-time. Instant-RTK gives you the ability to initialize the
centimeter solution in a fraction of the time of conventional RTK systems.
Powerful data collection software gives you the ability to efficiently
perform GPS surveying techniques and to interface seamlessly with optical
total stations. |
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Specifications for Z-Xtreme |
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Ashtech
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12 channel all-in-view operation
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Full-wavelength carrier on L1 and L2
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Z-Tracking |
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Multipath mitigation |
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Dual-frequency smoothing for
improved code differential |
Standard
Features
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16 MB PCMCIA removable memory card
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NMEA 0183 output |
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Selectable update rate from 999 sec
to 10 Hz |
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Event marker |
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Point positioning |
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1 PPS timing signal |
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Session programming |
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Wide array of coordinate
transformations |
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Removable internal battery
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8-character alphanumeric LED display
with 4-button interface |
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3 function LED display – Radio,
Memory, Satellites/Power |
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Multi-function audible alarm
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Quick reference card holder
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External mount capabilities
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External power input |
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4 RS-232 ports (115,200 baud max, 3
external, 1 internal) |
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1-year warranty |
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Free factory technical support
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Standard
Accessories
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Communications software |
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Padded system bag and hard case
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RS-232 data cable |
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Receiver operating manual
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Quick reference field card
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Optional
Features
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Instant-RTK firmware |
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Real-time kinematic (base and rover
modes) for cm-accuracy |
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RTCM 2.2 (Types 1, 2, 3, 9, 16, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22) |
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Internal UHF or spread spectrum
radio for RTK rover operations |
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External UHF or spread spectrum
radio for RTK base and rover operations |
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Geodetic 4 antenna ground plane kit
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Kinematic antenna kit |
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Aircraft antenna kit |
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AC power cable |
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Choke ring antenna |
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Long haul backpack kit |
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All-on-a-pole kit |
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Technical
Specifications
Typical Survey
Performance 1
Static, Rapid Static
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Horizontal: 5 mm + 1 ppm
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Vertical: 10 mm + 1 ppm |
Post-Processed Kinematic
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Horizontal: 1 cm + 1 ppm
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Vertical: 2 cm + 1 ppm |
Real-Time Code Differential
Position
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<1 m |
Real-Time Z Kinematic Position
(Fine Mode)
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Horizontal: 1 cm + 2 ppm
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Vertical: 2 cm + 2 ppm |
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Azimuth (arc sec): 0.4 +
2.0/baseline (km) |
RTK Occupation Time
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2 seconds (typical – sub-centimeter
accuracy with longer occupation time) |
Instant-RTK Initialization
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99.9% reliability |
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Typically <2 seconds with 6 or more
satellites, PDOP <5, baseline length <7 km, open sky and low multipath
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RTK Operating Range
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Recommended: <10 km |
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Maximum: 40 km |
Environmental
Z-Xtreme Receiver (with Internal
Battery)
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Meets MIL-STD 810E for wind driven
rain and dust |
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Operating temperature: -30° to +55°C
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Storage temperature: -40° to +85°C
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Geodetic 4 Antenna
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Meets IPX7 specifications for
submersion |
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Operating temperature: -40° to +65°C
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Storage temperature: -55° to +75°C
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Physical
Weight
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Receiver: 3.5 lb |
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Antenna: 1.81 lb |
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Battery: 0.96 lb |
Dimensions
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3" h x 7.75" w x 8.75" d
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Power
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10 – 28 VDC, 6.0 W |
Internal
Battery
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Capacity: 5400 mAh |
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10 hours (typical) |
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Operating temperature: -30° to +55°C
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Storage temperature: -40° to +60°C
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PC Card
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ATA Type II PCMCIA memory card
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Temperature range: -40° to +85°C
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Data capacity: 4500 epochs per 2 MB*
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* Based on one session, 8 satellites’
data and full measurements. This number can vary significantly depending on
the conditions of the session.
Optional
Software
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Ashtech Solutions Software Package
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Ashtech Office Suite for Survey
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TDS Survey Pro GPS |
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GPS Field Mate |
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Seismark II |
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Mine Surveyor II |
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