CHC Introduces LT500 Series GNSS Handheld

CHC has launched the LT500 series of handheld GPS receivers. The LT500 series LT500N /LT500T/LT500H covers three accuracy ranges from sub-meter to centimeter accuracy and is a cost-effective full GNSS positioning solution for survey, construction and GIS professionals.

Powered by the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system, the LT500 is accurate, rugged and versatile, CHC said. User productivity is enhanced with the built-in gyroscope, an innovative laser plummet for positioning the accurate handheld receiver over a point, an E-compass for showing the direction and G-sensors for leveling.

The LT500 series is competitively priced and comes with several bundled software programs, including SurvCE, DigiTerra, MapCloud and other third-party software.

“CHC’s LT500 series is our brand-new GNSS handheld, which has amazing features and specifications. It meets more customers’ needs with more options and affordable prices,” said George Zhao, CEO of CHC. “The introduction of the LT500 demonstrates CHC’s commitment to provide the GIS community with a full spectrum of rugged, cost-effective professional GPS handhelds.”

The CHC LT500.

The LT500 series features these specifications:

• 1-GHz high-speed CPU with 512-MB RAM and 16-GB flash memory built-in
• Three tracking options:
  • LT500H 120 channel GPS L1/L2/L2C,GLONASS G1,G2,BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 Tracking
  • LT500T 220 channel L1,G1,B1
  • LT500N 12 channel L1
• 13-hour battery: 11.1V, 2600mAh
• Gyro, laser-plummet, E-compass, G-sensor

The LT500 series is available immediately through CHC’s worldwide distribution channel.