FastRTK

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Hardware

FastRTK offers two base station configurations to meet different deployment needs.

Base Station Products

Product Deployment Best For
CORS Base Station Permanent Fixed installations, networked RTK
Mobile Base Station Portable Remote areas, temporary sites

Quick Comparison

Feature CORS Base Mobile Base
Form Factor Rack/pole mount enclosure Pelican case
Power AC with battery backup Internal battery + solar
Connectivity Ethernet, cellular Cellular, WiFi, UHF radio
UHF Radio Optional Included
Setup Time Professional installation 5 minutes
Operation 24/7/365 unattended Portable daily use

Hardware Guides

Installation & Mounting

Components & Accessories

Specifications Overview

GNSS Performance

Specification Value
Horizontal Accuracy ±1-2 cm RTK
Vertical Accuracy ±2-3 cm RTK
Constellations GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Frequencies L1, L2, L5 (multi-frequency)

Environmental

Specification CORS Base Mobile Base
Operating Temp -40°C to +65°C -20°C to +50°C
Weather Rating Water resistant Water resistant
Vibration Pole/rack isolated Field rugged

What's Inside

Core Components

Both base station types include:

  • FastRTK Controller - Raspberry Pi 4 running FastRTK software
  • GNSS Receiver - Survey-grade multi-constellation module
  • Cellular Modem - 4G LTE connectivity (SIM required)
  • GNSS Antenna Cable - Pre-configured connection

Additional Components (Model Specific)

CORS Base Station:

  • Rack mount brackets OR pole mount hardware
  • PoE injector for simplified cabling
  • UPS battery backup

Mobile Base Station:

  • Pelican case with custom foam
  • UHF radio transceiver
  • Internal battery pack
  • WiFi access point
  • Radio antenna

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