MOBILEMAPPER CE GIS SYSTEM

What do I get when I purchase MobileMapper CE?
The standard MobileMapper CE package includes the following items:

• MobileMapper CE handheld GPS receiver
• Universal A/C adapter
• Clip-on I/O module with external power, USB and serial ports
• Removable, rechargeable Li-ion battery
• 32 MB Secure Digital memory card
• USB data cable
• Two stylus pens
• Carrying case
• Hand strap
• MobileMapper CE Companion CD
• Getting Started Guide
• Software Development Kit (SDK) and GPS Application Programming Interface (API) documentation are available for systems integrators upon request

What accessories are available?
Optional accessories include:

• MobileMapper Beacon - Bluetooth technology enabled beacon differential GPS correction receiver
• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards - 32 MB and 64 MB
• External GPS and beacon antennas
• External power cable with cigarette lighter adapter
• USB data cable
• 3.7 VDC Li-ion rechargeable battery
• Battery charger
• Carrying case
• Stylus pen

What features does MobileMapper CE offer?
Key features of MobileMapper CE include:

• Integrated GPS with real-time, sub-meter accuracy
• Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology
• Full color, daylight readable, transflective TFT display with 320 x 240 resolution and touch screen
• Integrated Secure Digital memory card slot
• Rugged and waterproof design
• Built-in alphanumeric keyboard
• Built-in speaker and microphone
• Advanced power management
• All-day rechargeable, removable Li-ion battery
• Embedded Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system
• Off-the-shelf industry standard mobile GIS software applications support

What is Windows CE .NET?
Windows CE is a Microsoft Windows operating system designed for small devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) or handheld PCs. The Windows CE graphical user interface (GUI) is very similar to desktop Windows operating systems. MobileMapper CE is embedded with the latest version, Windows CE .NET 4.2. Like most Windows CE devices, MobileMapper CE has a touch screen. To interact with the MobileMapper CE, use the stylus to tap on the touch screen.

What software is standard with MobileMapper CE?
MobileMapper CE standard software includes:

• GPS control tool set for GPS initialization and setup, mission planning and configuration of MobileMapper Beacon DGPS correction receiver
• Bluetooth Manager for wireless connectivity configuration
• Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Windows Explorer, Terminal and WordPad
• Microsoft Inbox
• Microsoft Windows Media Player
• Voice Recorder for recording and playing back voice files

What mobile mapping software comes with MobileMapper CE?
An open-platform Windows CE device, MobileMapper CE allows you to choose the software that is right for you. We are working with various system integrators to provide turnkey mobile mapping solutions. The MobileMapper CE Software Development Kit (SDK) and GPS Application Programming Interface (API) allow systems integrators to develop customized Windows CE applications.

How accurate is MobileMapper CE?
MobileMapper CE provides real-time, sub-meter accuracy through DGPS corrections. The optional MobileMapper Beacon receiver provides beacon corrections to MobileMapper CE via Bluetooth technology. Note: Sub-meter, real-time performance is subject to satellite and environmental conditions (See MobileMapper CE datasheet for details).

What is the battery life?
MobileMapper CE ships with a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery which provides 8 hours of runtime with GPS. Additional batteries may be carried into the field for convenient replacement.

How rugged is MobileMapper CE?
MobileMapper CE was designed for extreme outdoor and industrial environments. Fully submersible in 1 m of water, MobileMapper CE is waterproof in accordance with IEC-529 IPX7. MobileMapper CE is designed to survive a 1.5 m (4.9 ft) accidental drop on concrete and operates from -10°C to +60°C.

What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth wireless technology is an open specification for short-range wireless connectivity between different devices. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates cumbersome cables in the field.

What devices can MobileMapper CE communicate with via Bluetooth?
The integrated Bluetooth wireless technology in MobileMapper CE allows you to connect to Bluetooth enabled PCs, desktop or laptop computers, cameras and cell phones. Example: MobileMapper Beacon - Bluetooth enabled, belt-mounted beacon differential correction receiver.

How many Bluetooth connections can I have at once?
MobileMapper CE supports point-to-multipoint connectivity, which allows up to seven mobile devices to simultaneously connect when within range. For example, users may connect to MobileMapper Beacon and receive differential correctional messages while using a Bluetooth cell phone to communicate externally via the internet.

How does MobileMapper CE compare to MobileMapper?
MobileMapper is a handheld, real-time GPS receiver running Thales Navigation's proprietary operating system. MobileMapper provides full navigation and GIS data collection features and office support software.

With real-time WAAS/EGNOS corrections, MobileMapper GPS positioning accuracy is between 2 and 3 meters. The latest MobileMapper release with post-processing option is able to deliver sub-meter accuracy on baselines up to 50 km.

MobileMapper CE is an open-platform Windows CE GPS handheld with sub-meter, real-time GPS performance. Enhanced features including integrated Bluetooth, touch screen, built-in alphanumeric keypad and replaceable SD card memory offer users convenience and flexibility.

MobileMapper CE supports Windows CE off-the-shelf mobile GIS software applications. Complete SDK and API definitions are available to support system integrators developing customized solutions. The first release of MobileMapper CE will not include the post-processing option.