Geneq introduces OmniSTAR-compatible receiver

24 September 2009, 7:51pm

Montreal - Geneq Inc., the pioneer in WAAS-based sub-meter GPS mapping systems, introduces an OmniSTAR-compatible receiver for sub-meter mapping wherever OmniSTAR VBS is broadcast. The SXBlue II-L is capable of receiving OmniSTAR sub-meter corrections in all regions of the world including North/South America, Australia & Far East, Africa, Europe/West Asia, and the Middle East reinforcing Geneq’s “Go Real-time, All the time” strategy.

The SXBlue II-L also incorporates its highly-regarded SBAS signal processing for using WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS, and future SBAS signals. The ability to select from either OmniSTAR or SBAS provides GIS professionals a sub-meter mapping solution virtually anywhere in the world. Users can activate the OmniSTAR service at anytime with one phone call, even from the field.

“OmniSTAR is pleased to work with well established GPS manufacturers such as Geneq. The addition of OmniSTAR VBS capability to their SXBlue II product line further enhances the accuracy performance of their equipment world-wide,” said OmniSTAR Director of Sales John Pointon.

The SXBlue II-L is compact and rugged for optimal field use, requiring no backpack nor external batteries. It was designed to meet IP-67 rating, and can survive accidental immersion in water, weighs slightly more than one pound and measures only 5.6”x 3.1” x 2.2”. The SXBlue II-L comes with a compact, dual purpose, hermetically sealed antenna that receives GPS, SBAS and OmniSTAR signals. No other antenna is required.

Other standard features include a field-replaceable integrated battery pack with “gas gauge”, 200-meter long-range Bluetooth™, USB port and RS-232 port. Optional features include 10Hz/20Hz update rates, RTCM output and L1 RTK for real-time cm-level positioning.
The SXBlue II-L is targeted at GPS/GIS mapping professionals in industries such as Forestry, Utility, Agriculture and other Natural Resources industries in addition to Municipal, State and Federal Government users.

Geneq Inc.

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