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ProMark™ 500

ProMark 500 L1/L2 RTK Receiver

Triple-Constellation GNSS RTK Receiver

The new Magellan® ProMark 500 offers Triple-Constellation (GPS+GLONASS+SBAS) RTK and 20 years of field-proven technologies for surveying and geodesy.

Magellan’s latest RTK survey solution delivers state-of-the art GNSS in a smart, compact, light and cable-free design that gives you maximum mobility and flexibility in the field. You will be able to not only take advantage of currently available GPS, GLONASS, and SBAS signals, but also be comfortable knowing that you can upgrade your receiver to meet the evolution to future constellations (meaning Galileo will be supported with a hardware upgrade with Galileo is available).

With ProMark 500, Magellan brings to the market a unique blend of technologies which increases RTK availability. Embedded BLADE™ technology introduces a unique patented way to use multiple GNSS constellations for high-accuracy positioning, maximizing the benefit of adding extra satellites to its already stellar GPS performance. BLADE insures fast initialization, long-range accuracy, and extensive compatibility with other manufacturer's GNSS products. New technology provides robust signal tracking, advanced multipath mitigation, and high availability of satellites in difficult conditions.

GSM Data Modem: Built-In

Pacific Crest UHF Modem: Built-In, supports TrimTalk and EOTT formats
Unlimited Data Expansion: Built-In
Field Replacable Batteries: Yes (Standard $20 CamCorder battery lasts 7-hours!)

Currently FAST Survey is the only field application which dependably drives the ProMark 500 receiver. FAST is available on the MobileMapper CX and the Juniper System's Allegro CX receivers. Existing FAST Survey applications on MMCX and Allegro CX can be upgraded to the latest PM500 ready FAST version. It is not possible to upgrade FAST on a MobileMapper CE or an Allegro CE.

PM500 pairs include one full day of training at our Salt Lake City Utah office. Rovers include 1/2 day training. [ Support / Training ]

[ Click Here ] for more information on the Pacific Crest UHF Transmitter used in the Standard Pair configurations. UHF radios require FCC Licenses, [ click here ] for license information.

In addition to receivers, you will need a prism pole for the rover and a tripod for the base. Note that these packages do not include rover rods or tripods.

1st Build A Rover	PartNum	MSRP	StdPair No GLONASS	StdPair + GLONASS	UHF Rover No GLONASS	GSM Rover Only
ProMark 500 GNSS unit	990596	$8,990	$8,990	$8,990	$8,990	$8,990
GLONASS	680500	$2,990		$2,990
RTK	680502	$1,990	$1,990	$1,990	$1,990	$1,990
10 Hz	680527	$1,990
GSM/GPRS Activation	680528	$990				$990
UHF Pacific Crest 450-470 /25 KHz RXO	802068-55	$1,490	$1,490	$1,490	$1,490
2nd Build A Base
ProMark 500 GNSS unit	990596	$8,990	$8,990	$8,990
GLONASS	680500	$2,990		$2,990
RTK	680502	$1,990	$1,990	$1,990
10 Hz	680527	$1,990
PacificCrest UHF Transmitter 35W, 450-470	PDLBaseZ	$3,170	$3,170	$3,170
3rd Pick A Data Collector
Allegro Field Terminal	800981-07	$4,950
MobileMapper CX Field Terminal	800981-09	$2,950	$2,950	$2,950	$2,950	$2,950
MobileMapper 6 Field Terminal w/ FAST	800981-10	$1,990
Always Get a Hard Case!
Hard Case	206215	$390	$390	$390		$390
Accessories
(rarely needed) GNSS Solutions L1/L2	702081-04	$2,995
Standard Kits List (MSRP) Total			$29,960	$35,940	$15,420	$15,310
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To minimize rover weight we recommend:   SECO_5128-20   ROVER ROD, 2M, CARBON FIBER, SNAP-LOC 1.60 lbs   MSRP $346.95    Click for price quote Why?

To minimize rover cost we recommend: SECO_5125-00   ROVER ROD, 5/8-11,GPS, FLY, YEL;   MSRP $94.95     Click for price quote Why?

PM500 Base Tripods

To maximize base accuracy we recommend the SECO 5119-11 Fixed Height Tripod and the SECO 5119-010 Tie Down Kit:

SECO_5119-11-FLY   TRIPOD, HD GPS/MC, ADJ LEG;   MSRP $949.95    Click for price quote Why?

SECO_5119-010-FYL   GPS TRIPOD TIE DOWN KIT;   MSRP $249.95    Click for price quote Why?

For a traditional balance between cost and performance we recommend:

SECO_5203-10-XXX TRIPOD, DUAL LOCK, FIBERGLASS, ORG, BLK;            MSRP $195.95   SECO_5203-10-XXX   ADAPTER, TRIBRACH, ROTATING;     MSRP $83.95

SECO_2152-04-XXX   GPS TRIPOD TIE DOWN KIT;     MSRP $249.95

PM500 Hard Cases

PM500's come in Magellan soft bags. The optional PM500 Hard Case (PN 206215) is pretty darn nice. We strongly recommend purchasing the Hard Case for your RTK investment and we include the Hard Case in all our pre-configured kits.

The ProMark500 uses three constellations today! US, GLONASS and SBAS SV’s. While other receivers may be able to track and use the Galileo system, there is only one Galileo satellite and the transmission characteristics have not been finalized. It is very doubtful that Galileo currently adds anything to any GPS solution today. (Magellan is committed to supporting Galileo with the PM500 when enough SV’s are available to make a significant contribution to the GPS solution. It is expected that this may occur in 2013.)

For customers in the United States, Europe, Russia and Japan the PM500 performs ranging on SBAS (WAAS in the USA) satellites. Because SBAS satellites are geosynchronous and have no Doppler, two SBAS SV’s are as valuable as four GLONASS or US satellites!

In addition SBAS are dependably available 24 hours, 7 days per week. In practice, the PM500 will always track two SBAS satellites and these two SBAS SV’s make a huge difference in horizontal and vertical position availability and accuracy. You don't need to purchase an option to enable SBAS tracking, it is included on every PM500.

In order to gain the SBAS advantage, you will have to purchase PM500 rovers and bases since no other receivers will transmit corrections for SBAS ranging.

Magellan has been supporting GLONASS since the introduction of the GG24 receiver in 1996. No other manufacturer has as much experience with GLONASS and this experience should translates to a better GLONASS solution. Currently, you can expect GLONASS to add three to six additional useful SV’s to your solution. When coupled with SBAS ranging, you end up with a minimum of 5 extra SV's almost all the time.

Magellan suggests that you need 15 GLONASS SV’s to make GLONASS worthwhile. We are just passing that 15 SV milestone in 2008 (16 SV's in March 2008). And 2009 should be fantastic.

In use we typically have had 3 to 6 GLONASS SV’s available for a solution. All the extra GLONASS SV’s appear to be what makes the PM500 hold a solid fix under under canopy. If you expect to work in difficult locations (canopy, deep canyons) then GLONASS will make you significantly more productive.

an extension, plate for mounting directly on a tripod and a Magellan soft case:

Rovers will have an internal Pacific Crest RXO module built into the PM500. Every PM500 also comes with a quad band GSM cell antenna (even if you don't purchase the GSM Modem option):

Item	Part Number	Picture
ProMark 500 GNSS Reciever: -Alone: -With Standard acessories:	802063 990596
7.4 V - 4.4Ah Li-ion Battery Pack (rechargeable)	111374
ProMark500 User Documentation CD	501503
AC/DC Power Supply Kit (includes external AC adapter, battery charger and cable extension for powering ProMark 500 from the AC adapter)	802064
USB Device Cable (short).     Makes ProMark 500 a USB host.	702104
HI Measurement Tool	111146
Vertical Antenna Extension	103717
Field Bag	205923
Radio receiver kit (includes radio module, whip antenna and small parts)	802068-55 (450-470Mhz,25kHz)
Quad-band GSM Antenna	111374