Handheld Computer; Tds Ranger; Husky Mp2500; Figure 2.8 Handheld Computers: Tds (Left), Husky Mp2500 (Right) - ashtech Z-Xtreme System Manual

Handheld Computer

A handheld computer, Figure 2.8, serves as the user-interface to the rover system.

Figure 2.8 Handheld Computers: TDS (left), Husky MP2500 (right)

Many users will recognize this component as a data collector commonly used with
conventional total stations. In fact, the handheld computer used with an RTK system
is very similar in function to those used with total stations. In many cases, the same
data collector software (i.e. TDS) is used to interface to an RTK system and a total
station. Only one handheld computer is required in an RTK system.
The ZX SuperStation offers a choice of two handheld computers. The choice of field
application software will dictate the choice in handheld computers, since one com-
puter is DOS based and the other is Windows CE based.
A ZX SuperStation includes one handheld computer.

TDS Ranger

The TDS Ranger is a rugged handheld computer developed especially for surveying
applications. It is designed to withstand harsh environments encountered during nor-
mal field use. The TDS Ranger operates under the Windows CE operating system.
It's manufactured by At Work Computers, a subsidiary of Tripod Data Systems.

Husky MP2500

The Husky MP2500 is a rugged, field-worthy computer housed in impact-resistant
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