LIVERMORE, CA - Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) now offers an advancement in field controller technology with its new FC-2500.  The FC-2500 is designed to give users the most powerful field controller in the industry, in a rugged, waterproof design. 

With increased speed, storage and memory, and a 624MHz XScale processor, the FC-2500 is designed to speed up data collection with 256MB RAM and 2GB flash storage memory.  The FC-2500 also provides an advanced field controller feature, a 5.17 megapixel camera. 

The FC-2500 has an add-on connection for a spread spectrum radio for communication with Topcon's robotic total stations.  This connector used with Topcon's RS-1 radio module provides a cable-free radio connection to Topcon robotic instruments.

The USB mini-port has 'On-The-Go' (OTG) functionality.  OTG is one of the design features allowing for expanded memory and easy file transfer through USB flash drives or ActiveSync connection. This design also provides solid data protection

With two NiMH batteries loaded standard with 2500mAh each, battery performance can be as high as 50 hours. The typical power drain from a Bluetooth connection to a GPS receiver will run for up to 24 hours.  The FC-2500 has internal temperature monitors to prevent any unexpected high temperature issues so "overcharging" will not occur.