The answer is YES! Read below for why.
The Topcon RTN subscription and the field software are two essential components of your GNSS rover system, but they serve different purposes:
RTN stands for Real-Time Network, a service that provides accurate correction data for your GNSS rover.
- Purpose: The RTN subscription gives your rover access to a network of continuously operating reference stations (CORS). These stations improve the accuracy of your rover’s positioning, often down to a centimeter level.
Topcon Field Software
The field software is the interface you use to control the rover and manage your survey or mapping tasks.
- Purpose: This software runs on your data collector (usually a tablet or controller) and allows you to configure the rover, set up projects, collect data, and view results in real-time and export your deliverables in many different formats (including DWG, DXF, DGN, SHP, TXT, and many others).
In Summary
- The RTN subscription ensures that the rover receives highly accurate positioning data.
- The field software is your tool for interacting with the rover, setting up your work, gathering and outputting the results.
Together, these components enable you to achieve precise and efficient fieldwork!