Trimble Introduces New R780 GNSS Smart Antenna

Trimble has introduced a new version of the R780 GNSS Smart Antenna for construction site positioning. The following features now come standard with the R780:

• A dual-band radio (450 / 900 MHz) that connects to diverse base stations and job sites without the expense of additional external radios.
• The dual Trimble Maxwell™ 7 GNSS ASIC chip that enables greater performance in challenging GNSS environments (blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal) and provides more channels for future constellation changes.
• Trimble RTX: Includes an activated and ready-to-use Trimble CenterPoint® RTX subscription for the first 12 months. CenterPoint RTX is an advanced precise point positioning technology that provides real-time, centimeter-level corrections via satellite or cellular/IP no matter where you are working.

For civil construction: Using the R780 with Trimble Siteworks software allows workers to capture accurate points while standing, walking or driving the site, without leveling the pole. With GNSS tilt compensation, Siteworks is easier to learn for beginners and saves significant time for more experienced surveyors, according to the manufacturer.

For building construction: Using the R780 with Trimble FieldLink software is designed to simplify underground and long-distance layout projects as well as QC/QA and field positioning tasks, while streamlining office to field workflows.

The R780 can serve as a GNSS rover or as a base station for other GNSS operations including machine control.