Which is better Trimble or Topcon?

Which is better Trimble or Topcon?

Trimble has created an absolute barrier between surveying and construction. Each side uses different radios, software, and different support team. Topcon is seamless between surveying and construction, allowing the two to conveniently mix-match and overlap in many areas.

Does Trimble work with Topcon?

Topcon and Trimble are two of the top brands in our industry for construction hardware and software solutions. It is possible to work with a Trimble base and Topcon rover or vice versa, and as long as the radio frequencies are the same, the base and rover will be able to send and receive information with each other.

Is Leica or Trimble better?

Trimble is much easier to use for construction and Leica is much better for Topo and Boundary work. To me Trimble Access is about as fool proof as you can get. I think Leica makes far better quality instruments and their technology seems to always be one step ahead of Trimble.

How does Dozer GPS work?

GPS/GNSS on dozers and motor graders measure the position of the blade’s cutting edge by putting a receiver antenna on the blade (although some newer dozer systems have done away with the antenna masts and use small inertial measurement units [IMUs] mounted to the body of the machine.)

Can Topcon connect to Trimble base?

Topcon is offering the ability to run Topcon 3D machine control off Trimble 900 Mhz base stations with full GPS and GLONASS support. CMR+ format MUST be used on the Trimble base radio and SNR radio. SNR930, 931, and 934 radios are all supported, but only the SNR930 will be available for purchase through Topcon.

What is a Trimble GPS?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. GPS uses these “man-made stars” as reference points to calculate positions accurate to a matter of meters.

How does Topcon GPS work?

Rather than GPS signals, Topcon’s LPS utilizes a high-accuracy, fast auto-tracking PS-AS Robotic Total Station to maintain machine position information via machine mounted prism. Grade adjustments are then transmitted to the machine 20 times per second via radio from the Total Station.

What is Earthworks Trimble?

Trimble Earthworks is an advanced grade control platform that leverages sophisticated technology to help you work smarter, faster and more efficiently. It runs on the Android platform, making it compatible with a wide range of tablets, as well as our proprietary Trimble TD520 touchscreen display.

Are Trimble total stations good?

Trimble’s total stations are renowned for combining high accuracy measurement capabilities, combined with a robust and rugged design that is reliable in all weathers. For the survey professional, look no further than the S-Series.

Which total station is best?

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• Leica Geosystems iCON iCB70 Manual Construction Total Station.
• ICON iCR70 Construction Robotic Total Station.
• Leica iCON iCB50 Manual Construction Total Station.

What is the difference between Trimble and Topcon?

Although the Trimble is a great system, Topcon has much better support, cheaper, and easier to operate. I think the Trimble may be a little more accurate than Topcon. We have a hard time getting the Horizontal and Vertical precicions down to sub 1″.

What do you like most about Topcon grade control system?

TopCon really hit the nail on the head with this one! 1 1/2 years on a Cat D-6K equipped with TopCon System 5 3-D grade control system. System works flawlessly and has more tools and options than you could imagine. Love the slope lock and point of measure offsets when I’m grading for curbing.

How much do you pay for a Trimble repeater?

Trimble is also pushing 900MHZ which is a huge problem on highway jobs. They will only transmit 2 miles max which means you need multiple repeaters at $5000 each. Hope this helps. BTW I have 2 trimble and 13 topcon machines. Multiple rovers for both.

Is there a 900 MHz base for Trimble radios?

As far as radios are concerned, Trimble have both 900 and 450 as standard options so I don’t know why that dealer would be pushing 900 MHz only unless there was already a 900 MHz base established. I don’t use the Trimble radios at all.