User guide

Aries Reference Manual Section 4 – Probes
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5.5 Hand-held Probe
5.5.1 Overview
Figure 82: Hand-held probe in carry-case
The Aries hand-held probe contains a standard V2 probe together with a large battery providing 15 hours
of service, an internal GSM/GPS antenna, a Bluetooth function for connecting to external GPS sources
and a connection cable for use with Motorola hand-held TETRA radio terminals. The unit is supplied in a
convenient carry-case designed for attaching to a belt or being held by the wrist-strap.
The ability to use external GPS sources via the Bluetooth link provides the possibility of using dead-
reckoning location systems for indoor surveying.
5.5.2 Specification
Dimensions: 105 x 63 x 40mm excluding buttons and carry-case
Weight:: 350g
Charge Time: approximately 6 hours
Operating time: approximately 15 hours
Antenna: built-in sensitive patch for GSM and GPS
GPS source: Internal GPS receiver or external source via Bluetooth
Connector: terminated in Motorola hand-held TETRA radio connector