Topcon Announces MR-1 Precise Heading Solution

Livermore, Calif. – April 11, 2013 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the MR-1 Heading System, an OEM GNSS solution for high-performance positioning and heading solutions.
 
Using the MR-1 receiver and Topcon’s MG-A8 antenna, the system provides “centimeter-accurate RTK positioning and better than 1/10 of a degree heading accuracy in challenging environments,” said Doug Langen, TPS GNSS product manager.
 
“The rugged MR-1 receiver is water and dustproof and operates at a robust operational temperature range of -40°C to 75°C,” Langen said.
 
When combined with Topcon’s Quartz Lock Loop™ technology, the MR-1 offers continuous operation during “extreme vibration and shock, typical of intense dynamic environments,” he said.
 
“The MG-A8 antenna of the MR-1 Heading System has a unique design for moving platforms and provides best-in-class multipath rejection. This patented antenna design also offers increased resistance to near-band interference from the satellite communications systems that are commonly found in marine applications,” Langen said.
 
Additional information is available at www.topconoemsolutions.com

About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (TPS) designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. TPS’ parent company, Topcon Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange – 7732), was founded in 1932.
 

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