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Ranger 5 Data Collector

This hard working, Android-based survey field data collector is built to handle a full range of projects. Its five-inch screen and full keyboard enable surveyors to work quickly and efficiently, even while wearing gloves. Its lightweight but rugged construction and outstanding battery life make it reliable and easy to use, even in tough field conditions.

Spectra Geospatial
Carquefou (Nantes),, FR

Description

The Spectra Geospatial Ranger 5 is the fifth-generation with a heritage that traces back to the first modern field computer for land surveyors. From the beginning, the Ranger has been designed to help you get every job done consistently, efficiently–and right. This hard working, Android-based survey field data collector is built to handle a full range of tasks thanks to many unparalleled features:

  • Backlit international alphanumeric QWERTY keypad enables fast and efficient data entry, even in tough conditions
  • Ergonomic design, lighter weight and easy to grip means less onsite fatigue
  • Brightly lit, anti-glare screen is easy to use and helps you get more done even in high glare and low light conditions
  • All day battery, backed up by a removable battery option helps you power through the day
  • Rugged and reliable, IP65 and MIL-STD-810H rated, means it comes into its own in tough environments withstanding shock, dust and water
  • Featuring an Android 10 GMS (Google Mobile Services) certified operating system and Qualcomm processor, the Ranger 5 is fast and efficient with a familiar OS
  • Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS, worldwide WWAN, and a rear facing camera, make it easy to capture videos and images, send and receive data and access the Internet.
  • One EMPOWER Module bay provides expansion with the EM120 (Long Range Radio), EM100 (GNSS), and EM11X family (RFID/Barcode readers)

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Specifications

General

Main design elements

hardware

Year of introduction

2021

Total Weight [kg]

0.934

Width [m]

0.1756

Height [m]

0.2871

Depth [m]

0.0439

Resolution: horizontal pixels

1280

Resolution: vertical pixels

720

Touchscreen

Y

Software

Name of survey data collection software

Origin

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Y

Ports

USB Type C

WiFi

Y

GNSS Receiver

Compatible GNSS correction signals

GNSS Systems Supported

GPS, QZSS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS

Integrated SBAS

Y

Time to first fix after cold start [s]

36.7

Stand alone positional accuracy [m]

5.2

Computer

Hard Disk

Solid State

Processor

Qualcomm SDA660

RAM [MB]

4000

Hard Disk [MB]

64000

Types of Replaceable Memory

USB-C drive

Audio: speaker

Y

Operating System

Android 10

Built-in Camera: megapixels

13

Audio: microphone

Y

Operation Characteristics

Integrated sensors

Operation time per battery [hr]

18

Battery Field Replaceable

N

Pole mount available

Y

Operating temperature: min. [°C]

-30

Operating temperature: max. [°C]

60

Water and dust proof [IP]

IP-65

Humidity resistance

MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6 Procedure II - 90% RH temp cycle +30 °C / +60 °C (+86 °F / +140 °F)

Shock proof

MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure IV - 26 drops (each face, edge & corner) at room temperature from 1.22 m (4 ft) onto concrete & 6 faces at high and low temperature (–30 °C and +60 °C (–22 °F and +140 °F)

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