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South ALPS1 GNSS Rover Set
South ALPS1 GNSS Rover is a compact and powerful RTK receiver with 60° IMU tilt compensation, multi-constellation GNSS tracking, 4G LTE, UHF, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Built for high-precision land surveying.
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SKU: MET-GPSR-06
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Product Highlights
- 60° IMU tilt compensation – survey without leveling
- Multi-GNSS tracking: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- RTK accuracy: ±8 mm (H) / ±15 mm (V) + 1 ppm
- Built-in UHF radio (410–470 MHz)
- 4G LTE modem with NTRIP compatibility
Overview
The South ALPS1 GNSS RTK Rover is designed to provide professional surveyors with exceptional performance, flexibility, and accuracy in any terrain. Thanks to its IMU-based 60° tilt compensation, you can collect points quickly and accurately—without leveling the pole.
With support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS, the ALPS1 delivers reliable RTK fix performance even in challenging GNSS environments. Communication is seamless with 4G LTE, UHF radio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1, while hot-swappable batteries provide all-day operation.
The IP67-rated enclosure ensures dust and water resistance, making ALPS1 ideal for rugged conditions on construction sites and remote surveys.
Specifications
| GNSS Channels | 1698 |
|---|---|
| Supported Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, IRNSS |
| RTK | 8 mm + 1 ppm (horizontal), 15 mm + 1 ppm (vertical) |
| Static | 2.5 mm + 0.1 ppm (horizontal), 3 mm + 0.4 ppm (vertical) |
| PPK | 3 mm + 1 ppm (horizontal), 5 mm + 1 ppm (vertical) |
| IMU Tilt Correction | < 8 mm + 0.7 mm/° tilt, up to 60° |
| Initialization Time | 2-8 seconds |
| IMU Technology | 5th-generation, calibration-free, magnetic interference-resistant |
| Battery | 6800mAh Li-ion, up to 20 hours (rover mode) |
| Dimensions | 134mm × 79mm |
| Weight | 860g |
| Material | Magnesium aluminum alloy shell |
| Environmental Protection | IP68-rated, MIL-STD-810G drop resistance |
| Dual-camera system | 8MP for visual positioning, 2MP for AR stakeout |
Features
60° IMU tilt compensation – survey without leveling
Multi-GNSS tracking: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
RTK accuracy: ±8 mm (H) / ±15 mm (V) + 1 ppm
Built-in UHF radio (410–470 MHz)
4G LTE modem with NTRIP compatibility
Bluetooth 4.1, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
Dual hot-swappable 3400 mAh lithium batteries
IP67-rated housing, 1.5m drop resistance
Up to 15 hours of working time
In the Box
- South ALPS1 GNSS Rover Receiver
- 2× 3400mAh hot-swappable lithium batteries
- Dual battery charger with adapter
- UHF antenna
- USB Type-C cable
- SIM eject tool
- Controller holder (if applicable)
- Rugged transport case
- Quick-start guide / user manual
Product Downloads
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reviews
Previously published reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ D. Leon – Verified Buyer – November 27, 2024
"I’ve bought from them many times, and I’m always satisfied with the service, delivery, and product quality. I can trust this GNSS unit because it’s reliable in the field."
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | South | South | South | South |
| Price | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | In stock |
| Type | GNSS Receiver | GNSS Receiver | GNSS Receiver | GNSS Receiver |
| Tracking Channels | — | 1698 channels | 1760 channels | — |
| IMU / Tilt Compensation | Yes | Yes | 4th-gen IMU | Yes |
| Positioning Technology | RTK | RTK | RTK | RTK |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, UHF radio | Bluetooth, 4G/LTE, UHF radio | Bluetooth, 4G/LTE, UHF radio | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, UHF radio |
| IP Rating | IP67 | — | IP67 | — |
| Condition | New | New | New | New |
| Delivery Time | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days |
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