Topcon FC-250: ‘Next-generation' Field Controller Technology 

Topcon Europe Positioning introduces ‘next-generation' field controller technology with its new FC-250. The FC-250 is designed to give users increased power and performance in a rugged and compact unit.

The FC-250 has the operating system power of the latest Windows Mobile Version 6.5. The PC performance with 806MHz processor and 256MB SDRAM is designed to significantly speed up data collection in the field. The FC-250 also has a built-in Bluetooth modem and wireless LAN capability as standard features.

Scott Langbein, TPS senior product manager, said, "The FC-250 is not a simple improvement over the successful FC-200. It offers improved graphics and user-interface as well as the highest PC performance ideal for handling video images. It offers a blazing-fast processor - lists work better, and the speed is fast.

Additional features of the FC-250 include:

-- 3.7" touch-screen display;

-- Optional Spread Spectrum Radio (RS-1) can be attached;

-- Optional long-range Bluetooth modem (RS-1B) can be attached;

-- Quick access to swap the battery;

-- SD and CF card slots; and

-- USB, and DE-9 com ports.

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