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Introducing the Carlson CR2 & CR5 Fully Robotic Total Station

The new Carlson CR2 & CR5 robotic total staions offer advanced positioning technology that offer the most efficient way to survey. With Stream360's Scout, Track and Aim you have eveything you need for a one-person field crew.

Scout360 - Scans the entire working area within seconds to quickly find you.

Track360 - Provides continuous tracking of targets. Once locked onto a prism, the instrument will remain precisely targeted onto the moving prism.

AIM360 - The telescope is precisely aimed at any prism, without needing to look through the teloscope. Measurements are preformed automatically with constant and repeatable accuracy.

Imagine an instrument that provides you with a real flow of work in terms of efficiency, precision and comfort. There is no need for assistance, it is quick to set up and has many easy-to-use functions, simplifying the entire process even more. The Carlson CR2 & CR5 models provide everything you ever desired in your daily work. Wide angle search technology quickly locates the survey pole and once locked in, it continues to follow the prism as you move. Fully automatic measurements are executed by the press of a button on your remote controller.

Paired with a Carlson Allegro MX with Carlson SurvCE data collection software provides true one-man robotic surveying with complete control of all measurement tasks from the survey pole or from the total station.

For more information and pricing please visit our store here.

Introducing the Carlson Supervisor+ GPS Tablet Computer
The Carlson Supervisor Just Got More Powerful

MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. — The “SuperG,” the Carlson Supervisor+ GPS Tablet, is here. It’s Carlson’s popular Supervisor tablet computer, a super rugged tablet PC that can be used anywhere, upgraded to include an integrated high-precision GNSS receiver and providing wireless support for Bluetooth, 802.11, GSM and CDMA.

“The Carlson Supervisor has been field proven for more than 15 months now and has been a popular Windows-compatible tablet computer to be used in the field, a truck, the office, really anywhere,” says Bruce Carlson, president of Carlson Software.

The Carlson Supervisor is designed to work on more total stations, robots, GPS systems than any other solution. Both the Carlson Supervisor tablet and the new SuperG offer the industry’s largest data collector screen – a full seven inches – that is sunlight viewable. They also supply the industry’s fastest data collector processor with 64 Gb of memory and 2 Gb of RAM. And this is all on a PC that weighs just 2.42 pounds.

Developed by Carlson Software to compliment its comprehensive line of land development and mining software, the SuperG allows surveyors, contractors, builders, engineers and many others to bring their office to the field or to the project, and vice versa, all live.

The Carlson Supervisor and the SuperG can both be used with Carlson SurvPC, which is Carlson’s popular SurvCE data collection software, enhanced and produced to work on a PC, and with Carlson Grade Supervisor, an easy-to-use software made for construction grade management.

SurvPC, which can operate natively on Esri®, .dxf,. dwg, .dxf. and .dgn, is fully integrated with Carlson’s office products, Carlson Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS. As an added bonus, these office software options can also be taken into the field utilizing the Supervisor or  the SuperG.

Carlson Grade Supervisor allows site supervisors to get daily, weekly, or anytime volumes, track real-time cut/fill, plus both collect and stake points. Its ability to let grade contractors know their grade instantly means that accurate surface volumes can be determined. It’s also proven to help construction companies tighten their bid specs by providing fast TOPO capabilities so that volumes are computed for estimation before any dirt is moved.

The unit is fully upgradeable enabling users to start with the Carlson Supervisor+ base unit, which works with existing receivers, and then upgrade when the time is right. There is an option to purchase a three-year replacement warranty that covers everything except out-and-out abuse of the unit.

We are pleased to announce our new streaming videos! No need to wait for large files to download before you can watch the video, we stream it as soon as you click the play button. Most videos are high quality HD 1280 x 720 for the best possible viewing. We are adding videos from Carlson Software's video libarary, with their permisson, as fast as we can convert them to the proper format for streaming. We are also working on a complete Carlson Survey Training Video Series that we hope to have availble for purchase by the end ot the year. We will also be working on some videos for SurvCE as well as some support and how-to videos. So, keep checking back or register to receive our newsletter and receive all the latest news from Surveyorcentral.com.

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With an anticipated January 1, 2012 release date, Carlson Software is offering customers purchasing the current 2011 version a free upgrade to the 2012 version when released. So, don't hold off purchasing your copy of Carlson Survey 2011 with OEM AutoCAD©.

For more information on Carlson Survey 2011 with OEM AutoCad© visit our store

All versions of Carlson SurvCE 2.56 and later now have updated drivers and feature sets available to work on the Leica CS10 and CS15, Field Controllers. “We think this will be a very popular combination,” says Bruce Carlson, president of Carlson Software, “Leica Viva with SurvCE.”

Carlson Survey 2012, released in September 2011, gives users increased 3D visualization, extensive new 3D coding in its industry-renowned Field-to-Finish, and the ability to produce customized, more professional reports among its many additional improvements.

The number one office software solution for surveyors in the United States, Carlson Survey provides support in its 2012 release for AutoCAD^® 2012 and comes with IntelliCAD^® 7.0 built-in. This is in addition to working on AutoCAD versions 2000 and up.

Improvements for Carlson Office 2012

What's New in Carlson 2012 General Items that cover all Intellicad based products.
By: Richard Henlie  Length: 11:29

What's New in Carlson 2012 Highlights cover all Intellicad based products.
By: Dave Carlson of Carlson Software  Length: 43:30

Top 10+ Highlights

• Report Formatter – New controls for report header/footer and text properties.
• GONS Support – Added support for angles in gons for many routines.Coordinate Systems – Added support for many new projections including SurvCE CSL support.
• 3D Symbols – New 3D symbols in library and 3D support in Field-to-Finish, Point Clouds and Viewer Window.
• ESRI Map Services – Bring in images from ESRI Map Servers.
• Link Profile to Sewer Design – Edits to the profile can update the sewer network model.
• Raster Editor – New set of tools to convert raster images to vector drawings.
• Design Bench Pit – Support for haul road and method to assign slope group selections.
• Haul Cycle Analysis – Calculate cycle time, fleet size and production rates based on truck and road parameters.
• Spoil Timing – New set of commands for timing spoil placement.
• Point Clouds – 3D feature symbols and grid surface creation.
• IntelliCAD 7 – Moved from beta to release.

This beginner to intermediate level class will cover the basic features of Carlson Survey software. Hands-on participation allows the student to progress from initial configuration to production of a professional deliverable. Certificate of completion that provides 14 PDH's for WV surveyors will be presented.

Please bring your own laptop. If you do not have a laptop please contact us, we have a few availble to loan.

Carlson Civil Suite 2010 with Intellicad 30-day demo will be availble for installation. Please come to the class by 8:00 am if you need to install the demo.
The demo can also be installed with your AutoCAD 2000-2010. Please be sure to have the AutoCAD engine installed before coming to the class.

Lunch will be provided.

Day 1

• Introduction to Carlson Survey 2010
• Configuring Intellicad/Carlson Survey
• General Menus
  • File
  • Edit
  • View
  • Draw
  • Inquiry
  • Settings
  • Points
• Survey Menus
  • Survey
  • COGO
  • Centerline
  • Area/Layout
  • Annotate
  • Surface
  • GIS
• Standards
  • Layers
  • Line types
  • Symbols
  • Field-to-finish
  • Sheets/Title blocks
  • Blocks
• Q&A

Day 2

• Put it all to work
  • Enter deeds
  • Set point to transfer to data collector
  • Download survey from data collector
  • Process and blance traverse with Least Squares
  • Process survey through Field-to-Finish
  • Select sheet size and drawing scale
  • Label and Annotate.
  • Plot final product
• Contouring
  • Create contours
  • Lables
  • Volumes
• Intro to LotNet
• Q&A

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It's Here! The All-in-One Surveyor+ GPS System -- a dual frequency RTK GNSS receiver and field controller. 

  Important qualities include:

• Accurate
• Affordable
• Rugged
• Reliable
• Scalable

VERSATILE: Network RTK, Base/Rover RTK and static capable

SCALABLE: If you have the Carlson Surveyor+ data collector now or are thinking about purchasing one, you can add the RTK engine at anytime

FLEXIBLE: Works with drivers for most all brands of total stations & robotics; get ability to localize the set-up and backsight
 
You'll get all this and more with the Carlson Surveyor+ GPS System:

• Internal Dual Frequency GPS plus Glonass RTK Receiver
• Data Rate -- Measurement 5Hz, Position 5Hz
• Dual Frequency WAAS-rated to .6M
• Network RTK Ready: Internal GSM SIM Card Enabled Modem
• Internal Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Connectivity
• System provides 8-plus hours total operation
• Robust full alphanumeric keyboard
• Memory: 1GB internal / expandable MicroSD card slot
• Screen: Sunlight-viewable Color Display
• IP67: Rugged Rating / 5-Foot Drop / Magnesium Housing
• Loaded with Carlson SurvCE --our field data collection software, works together with our office software for seamless integration from field to office and back. Carlson SurvCE works with all brands of survey equipment: conventional total stations, robotic total stations, and RTK GPS survey gear. Survey offices and survey departments throughout the US and the world are finding this obvious combination the most productive, straightforward survey solution for their field and office needs.
• Office Compatibility: Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, Carlson Mining, Carlson Takeoff & Carlson Construction -- full suite solutions.


Purchase your unit now!

Civil Design to Put You in the Passing Lane

What might take days with other civil software, takes just hours, or even minutes, with the powerful, intuitive Carlson Civil 2012.

This is thanks to the Carlson Civil 2012 wide selection of “power” tools – dozens of brand new commands, along with hundreds of user-driven improvements. Carlson Civil 2012 comes with 64-bit capabilities, is Windows 7 compatible, and works on AutoCAD® or Map® versions 2000, up to and including 2012, and comes with built-in IntelliCAD®6.6— a robust, .dwg-compatible CAD platform that every CAD developer can build upon.

Carlson Civil 2012 is a superior choice for civil technicians, designers and engineers. It provides the highest level of robust automation and ease-of-use of any civil design solution available today and has the deepest, most consistent code base in the civil engineering industry. Using Carlson Civil will increase your productivity and enable you to create better designs in less time.

Get Powerful Automation

RoadNET. Build all roads, intersections and cul-de-sacs in 2D and 3D with a single click of the “PROCESS” button.

SiteNET. Elevate your estimating accuracy with this intuitive layer-based surface generator and earthwork calculator.

LotNET. Quickly define an entire subdivision of lots based on an outer boundary, interior ROWs or Centerlines, and a simple set of user-defined “rules,” then pick “PROCESS” and the lots appear, defined and labeled.

Carlson Offers Choice

AutoCAD® or IntelliCAD® – Carlson Civil runs on top of any AutoCAD® or Map® from versions 2000 up AND Carlson Civil comes with built-in IntelliCAD®

Automatic, Prompt or Manual – Carlson’s fully dynamic design environment – its trademark “networking” – means that changes made to one aspect of your design are reflected in all other related aspects

2D, 3D, or Flyover – get true 2D, easy-touse 3D, plus the ability to view an aerial image draped onto a surface in both the Carlson 3D Viewer and Surface 3D Flyover

Affordable, Voluntary Maintenance Programs – Carlson customers are allowed to choose to upgrade based solely on the merits of the software’s new features. There is no retirement of software.

Purchase your copy now! or Download a 30-day trail now!