|
Manufacturer |
GeoMax |
MicroSurvey |
CHCNav |
Carlson Software |
|
Product |
X-PAD |
Field Genius |
LandStar8
[ 2024 Edition
] |
SurvCE/SurvPC |
|
More Information |
X-PAD Info |
Field Genius Info |
LandStar8 Info |
SurvCE/PC Info |
|
Supported Platforms |
Android |
Windows Mobile |
Android |
Windows Mobile
Windows Tablets |
|
Other platform notes |
Windows Mobile previous Versions |
Windows Tablets |
|
New Android version not full featured |
|
Cost |
|
GNSS |
$ 1,350 |
|
TS |
$ 1,350 |
|
Robotics |
$ 285 |
|
GIS |
$ 68 |
|
Volume |
$ 270 |
|
Roading |
$ 270 |
|
Locator |
$ 68 |
|
|
GNSS Basic |
$ 995 |
|
TS Basic |
$ 995 |
GNSS+TS
Standard |
$1,495 |
GNSS+TS+
Robotics+
Roading
Premium |
$2,195 |
|
|
GPS
|
$ 490 |
+
Manual TS +
Robotic TS |
+ $200 |
|
|
SurvCE |
|
TS |
$ 995 |
|
GNSS |
$ 1,250 |
|
+Robotics |
$ 500 |
|
+Roading |
$ 500 |
|
SurvPC |
|
TS |
$ 1,500 |
|
GNSS |
$1,750 |
|
+Robotics |
$ 500 |
|
+Roading |
$ 500 |
|
|
Native Desktop Tool |
X-PAD Fusion |
MicroSurvey |
|
Carlson Survey |
|
Cross-grades |
Yes, call |
No |
No |
No |
|
Upgrades |
X-Pert Reactivation
$ 270 / yr |
|
Standard |
$ 595 |
|
Premium |
$ 895 |
|
Fair Use |
$150 / major revision |
|
Maintenance |
X-Pert
$ 270 / yr |
|
Basic |
$ 149 |
|
Standard |
$ 195 |
|
Premium |
$ 295 |
|
updates are no charge |
$150 / major revision |
|
Demo Available |
Yes, 30-days |
Yes, 30-points |
Yes, 30-day |
Yes, 11-points;
unlimited 30-days |
|
License Transferable to
a new data collector |
Yes
Automatic with
Cloud based
transfer. |
Yes
Must be in maintenance, requires factory submission. |
Yes
automated if current device is available |
Yes, if not abused. |
|
Supports Robotic Total
Stations? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
call |
Yes |
|
Supports CHC X91+ /
X900+ |
No |
Yes |
Yes
Excellent |
Yes
(V4 ... V6.08 only) |
|
Supports iG8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
(V5.09 ... V6.08 only) |
|
Supports iG9 / CHC i90 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes: SurvPC
(V6.08 only) |
|
Supports GeoMax Zenith
Receivers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Currently Yes
Future unknown. |
|
Supports Zoom 90 Robot |
Yes
native support |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Supports Zoom 95 Robot |
Yes
native support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
Version 6.12 & above
Note: 6.12 is NOT
compatible with iGage/CHC equipment! |
|
Device support list
link |
[
Click
] |
[
Click
] |
GNSS: All CHC, eGPS, iG
TS: TPS1200, TS11, TS30, TS15, TM30
All CHC Visual |
[
Click
] |
|
Supports Ground
scaled
Measurements |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, excellent |
Yes,
Complex setup |
|
Supports Quadrant
Bearings |
Yes, excellent |
Yes |
Yes, excellent |
Yes |
|
Supports direct deed description input |
Yes, excellent |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Supports all USA SPC
Projections? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes + 2022 SPCS |
Yes |
|
Supports USA County
Projections? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Background Map Support |
Google: Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain; Bing: standard,
Satellite; OSM; OpenTopoMap; ArcGIS Map; OviMap; Topo4u;
Mapy; vWorld; Naver |
( none ) |
Bing, Google, OSM, WMS/WFS |
Google: Satellite, Road, Hybrid, Terrain; OSM; ArcGIS REST;
WMS; WMTS; |
|
Factory Support |
Yes |
Excellent |
iGage |
Stuck at V6.08 for CHC/iGage equipment. |
|
Other Disadvantages |
No X91+ Support |
|
none |
No future support or upgrades for CHC/iGage, no commitment
for
non-Carlson hardware. |
|
General Notes |
|
|
LandStar 8 2024
Edition is the preferred field collection tool for all CHC,
iGage iG8+iG9 equipment. |
|
