Livermore, Calif. – A powerful, compact and affordable field controller  – the FC-120 – has been unveiled by Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS).

The FC-120 is available with TopSURV, Pocket Layout or Pocket 3D — Topcon's survey, layout and 3D site management software packages.

Mark Contino, vice president of survey sales, said, “The FC-120 has an innovative design that packs all the power of the FC-200 into a smaller data collector with a large array of capabilities.  Its operating system, Windows® CE.NET 5.0, provides a field-proven operating environment that is well known and accepted in the surveying and construction industries.  And with a 520MHz processor, the FC-120 provides the best balance of performance and power consumption.

“With the FC-120, Topcon has designed a compact instrument with advanced software functions that are easy to use such as a large key pop-up keyboard for data entry,” Contino said. 

The FC-120 provides Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) card slots.  “We can’t know what might be available in five years for a CF or SD card slot but the FC-120 is ready for it.  The card access is a superior design element.  It’s a simple, yet reliable access door allowing a user to quickly add or change memory cards.” Contino said.

“The FC-120 is a valuable job site tool available at an affordable price,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of construction sales.  “It’s a rugged controller and with its advanced features, and the fact that it’s easy to learn to use and operate, the FC-120 fits the project needs for any operation.”

Features of the FC-120 include:
• 520 MHz XScale processor;
• Windows® CE.NET 5.0 operating system;
• Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) media card slots for memory expansion and connectivity options;
• Built-in wireless Bluetooth® connectivity;
• Removable, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries;
• Ultra-bright TFT color touch screen display; and
• 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB or 256 MB memory.

For more information: http://www.topconpositioning.com/products/field-controllers/fc-120.html

About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of positioning equipment, offers the world’s leading selection of innovative precision GPS, GIS, laser, agriculture, optical surveying, and machine control products, software, and applications.  Topcon Corporation is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732).