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South ALPS2 GNSS Receiver
The South ALPS2 is a compact RTK GNSS receiver with a short-range laser and visual stakeout. It tracks 1698 channels, measures 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontal in RTK and corrects pole tilt up to 120° with its IMU. A green laser measures points up to 30 m away, two cameras support AR stakeout, and an internal 2 W UHF radio covers base and rover work, all at 860 g. Benefits Pick up corners and walls with the laser instead of occupying the point. Stake out with a camera view on the controller screen. Keep the pole tilted up to 120° with IMU compensation. 860 g on the pole, rated IP68. Applications Topographic and detail surveys Construction stakeout Building corners and close-range obstructed points Boundary and cadastral work Utility and road surveys
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Product Highlights
- Green laser, 30 m: class 3R, 3 cm within 10 m.
- 120° IMU tilt: 8 mm + 0.7 mm/° added uncertainty.
- AR stakeout: 8 MP front camera and 2 MP bottom camera.
- 1698 channels: RTK 8 mm + 1 ppm H, 15 mm + 1 ppm V.
- Internal 2 W UHF: transmit and receive, 8 to 10 km.
Overview
The South ALPS2 is a light laser GNSS receiver: 134 mm across, 79 mm high and 860 g. It tracks 1698 channels and measures 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontal and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertical in RTK. Its IMU corrects pole tilt up to 120°, with 8 mm + 0.7 mm/° added uncertainty.
The class 3R green laser reaches 30 m. South specifies 3 cm accuracy within 10 m and 5 cm within 20 m, so the laser is meant for close points you cannot occupy, such as building corners. An 8 MP front camera and a 2 MP bottom camera drive AR stakeout on the controller.
An internal 2 W UHF radio transmits and receives with 8 to 10 km range, and the receiver also has Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and Wi-Fi. Data goes to 16 GB of internal storage. The 6800 mAh battery runs about 25 h in static mode, 20 h as a UHF rover, 15 h with the laser or visual mode and 12 h as a base. It is rated IP68.
When the ALPS2 is not the right choice: if you need the laser at longer distances, the South INNO8 Pro reaches 150 m and has a 3 W radio and a 30 h battery. If you never measure unreachable points, the South G7Q is a simpler receiver without laser and cameras.
Specifications
| Channels | 1698 |
|---|---|
| RTK accuracy | H 8 mm + 1 ppm, V 15 mm + 1 ppm |
| IMU tilt | up to 120°, 8 mm + 0.7 mm/° |
| Laser | class 3R green, 30 m |
| Laser accuracy | 3 cm within 10 m, 5 cm within 20 m |
| Cameras | 8 MP front, 2 MP bottom, AR stakeout |
| Internal radio | UHF 2 W, transmit and receive, 8 to 10 km |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC | yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Battery | 6800 mAh |
| Battery life | static 25 h, UHF rover 20 h, laser or visual 15 h, base 12 h |
| Protection | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 134 mm diameter x 79 mm |
| Weight | 860 g |
Features
Green laser, 30 m
class 3R, 3 cm within 10 m.
120° IMU tilt
8 mm + 0.7 mm/° added uncertainty.
AR stakeout
8 MP front camera and 2 MP bottom camera.
1698 channels
RTK 8 mm + 1 ppm H, 15 mm + 1 ppm V.
Internal 2 W UHF
transmit and receive, 8 to 10 km.
860 g, IP68
134 mm by 79 mm housing.
Up to 25 hours
6800 mAh battery, 20 h as UHF rover.
Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC
plus Wi-Fi.
In the Box
- South ALPS2 GNSS Receiver
- UHF Antenna
- USB Type-C Charging/Data Cable
- Power Adapter
- Transport Case
- Documentation
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Laser and AR stakeout at 860 g.
- 120° IMU tilt.
- Internal 2 W UHF transmit and receive.
- IP68.
Cons
- Laser range is 30 m, shorter than the INNO8 Pro.
- Laser accuracy is in centimeters, not millimeters.
- Battery drops to 15 h when using the laser or visual mode.
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | South | FJDynamics | 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 LiDAR fusion system | GNSS Receiver | GNSS Receiver |
| Tracking Channels | 1698 channels | — | 1898 channels | 1760 channels |
| IMU / Tilt Compensation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning Technology | RTK | RTK | RTK | — |
| Camera | Integrated camera | — | Integrated camera | — |
| Connectivity | UHF radio | — | UHF radio | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — | — | — |
| 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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