Combination Close Interval Survey & GPS Backpack System, CIS/GPS Pack Model CS-100

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Farwest Combination Close Interval
Survey & GPS Backpack System
CIS/GPS Pack Model CS-100

A five-element integrated system for CIS Survey,
GPS Location Survey, and Field Data Collection.

Description

The Combination Close Interval Survey and GPS Backpack System, CIS/GPS Pack Model CS- 100, combines the Trimble GPS Path Finder Pro XRS Equipment and Backpack with the American Innovations Allegro CS Field Computer and Farwest Close Interval Survey Wire Tray, Pulsed Survey Wire Chainer, and Survey Meter Tray.

The Combination Close Interval Survey and GPS Backpack Systems consists of five (5) elements, that when combined, form a complete survey system. These five (5) elements are the Trimble GPS Path Finder Pro XRS Backpack supplied by Trimble. The Allegro CX Field Computer supplied by American Innovation. These two (2) elements are interconnected by the Farwest Survey Wire Tray, Pulsed Survey Wire Chainer, and the Survey Meter Tray.

The total system weight is just 8.5 lbs, which does not include the survey wire spool, GPS Receiver / Antenna, Batteries, Cables and Antenna pole; and American Innovation’s Allegro CX Field Computer.

The Combination Close Interval Survey and GPS Backpack System provide the platform for a CIS Survey, GPS Location Survey, and Field Data Collection from a single integrated system. The Combination Close Interval Survey and GPS Backpack system can also be used independently for CIS Surveys, Annual Reads, or as a GPS Survey Unit.

Data Collector and Wire Spool not supplied. Trimble Backpack provided by customers.

Features

Lightweight
Rugged Construction
Ergonomic Design
Modified to accommodate surveyor’s requirements
Survey Meter Tray and Survey Wire Tray constructed of extremely high-abrasive and impact-resistant UHMW plastic.
Survey Meter Tray provided a stable platform for data collector along with survey test probe ports.
Backpack and Survey Meter Tray straps are adjustable to fit any surveyor.
Fully self-contained and pre-wired interconnecting the Allegro CX Field Computer and the Trimble GPS System making the system ready for use.

Specifications, Survey Wire Tray

Dimensions	The “L” shaped wire tray provides a 6.75 inch long survey wire spool tray and a 17.25 inch high back plate.
Weight	2 lbs 11 oz
Survey Wire Tray	Lightweight UHMW high-dielectric plastic, back-mounted survey wire tray equipped with pre-wired 5/8 inch arbor.
Assembly	Fully wired to connect the survey wire and wire chainer to the Allegro CS Field Computer.
Hinge System	A total fastener system consisting of two (2) plain finish aluminum plates with raised knuckles to interlock the two (2) plates. The connecting pin is a steel, zinc-plated load rated quick release pin.
Load Rating	The survey wire tray is load rated to accept 1 mile, 1.5 miles and 5 mile spools of #30 awg, #32 awg or #34 awg survey wire.

Specifications, Survey Wire Chainer

Dimensions	3.62 inches long x 1.50 inches wide x 1.21 inches high
Weight	5 oz
Case	Die-cast aluminum
Survey Wire	Accepts coated #30 awg, #32 awg, or #34 awg survey wire.
Pulse Output	Electronic pulse output to data collector's software.
Pulse Output Port	Female pulse output jack-subminiature phone jack; 2-conductor; CLSD circuit; plug 850, 880; accepts a 2.5 mm male jack plug.
Data Collector / Meter Compatibility	Interfaces with American Innovation’s Allegro CX (Bass-Trigon Pipeline Compliance Software and Allegro Field Computer).
Power	No power source needed to operate Wire Chainer

Specifications, Survey Meter Tray

Dimensions	11.5 inches long and 6.5 inches wide shaped to accept the Allegro CX Field Computer.
Weight	2 lbs
Meter Tray	Lightweight UHMW high-dielectric plastic survey tray with stainless steel corner connector rings.
Mounting	SECO type data collector cradle assembly to accept the Allegro CX Field Computer.
Splitter Box	Constructed of high-impact strength polystyrene plastic mounted underneath survey meter tray.
Straps	Waist straps are used to stabilize the survey meter tray and hook to the back connector rings of the survey meter tray and to the Trimble Backpack waist band or the surveyor’s belt loops. The front straps connect to the Survey Meter Tray’s front connector rings. This high performance suspension system adjusts to accommodate virtually any size surveyor even with bulky cold weather gear. The front straps connect to the Trimble Pack’s shoulder straps with strong, quick-release snap connectors.
Strap Connections	The connecting straps use a stainless steel trigger snap for quick connect and disconnect with survey meter tray’s corner connector rings.
Setup	The survey meter tray is fully wired and ready to use. Survey test/data probes can be connected to the splitter box’s 3-pin female plugs (right probe to the right plug and left probe to the left plug). Data lead wire with 3-Pin jack connects to the data collector/meter remote trigger port.