Bad Elf Flex™ democratizes GNSS and saves field data collection.
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Our customers shared their needs for lower cost GNSS solutions that include a full rover RTK workflow. Bad Elf Flex™ delivers, with 30-60 cm accuracy all day, every day. But wait, there's more!
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Need more precision? No problem! Bad Elf Flex™ tokens are a bundle that includes full access to an unlocked RTK workflow and Atlas L-Band fix service. Bad Elf Flex™ is the first GNSS receiver to have a daily choice with unlimited switching between L-Band and RTK.
IATEC Plant Solutions is now able to share its vast experience in the BAD ELF GNSS line of ultra-portable receivers in Brazil from the company that best understands aerophotogrammetric solutions, for collecting and deploying corporate/research-level, data to help customers select, customize, buy and maintain the full range of solutions.
BAD ELF FLEXTM
Bad Elf Flex™ gives customers a comparative advantage in a total geospatial solution. A single GNSS receiver eliminates the need to deploy multiple devices in the field.
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Surveyors and their teams now have a scalable, survey-grade precision receiver. GIS managers focus on flexible field options for work teams with different skill levels.
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Companies achieve operational and financial efficiencies. Bad Elf Flex™ effectively offers multiple products in one package through flexible software and configuration. Some even said it's Engineered Magic®!
DETAILS BAD ELF FLEXTM
ACCESSIBLE
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Really, truly, disruptively accessible.
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VERSATILE
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Able to adapt or be adapted to many different roles or activities;
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Portable, standalone - mount on a mobile pole or hold in one hand;
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Functional all-day operation - 12-hour battery life 2 with active power management;
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Compatible, App Independent - Works with iOS, Android and Windows;
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Standalone, ergonomic - integrated keyboard and sunlight-readable LCD;
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Rugged, industrial - IP65 rated for water and dust, industrial temperature range.
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RECEIVER & DATALOGGER BLUETOOTH GNSS
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Bad Elf Flex™ offers accuracy from 30 to 60 cm 1 without any subscription or additional cost;
Compatible with phones or tablets for use in GIS, mapping, agriculture and survey data collection.
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On-demand data logging includes:
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Raw data recording in RINEX format for post-processing;
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NMEA record in standard NMEA 0183 format available standalone or via the Bad Elf Flex app.
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RESEARCH ROVER AND MAPPING CLASS GNSS
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Bad Elf Flex™ features a sunlight-readable display with integrated keypad for easy operation in the field;
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Customers spoke and we listened. The modern paradigm for collecting field data must meet the needs of competitive businesses;
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Surveyors and their teams now have a scalable survey-level receiver;
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GIS managers can focus on flexible field options for work teams with different skill levels.
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Financially, Bad Elf Flex™ solves the following business considerations:
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Purchase of GNSS hardware is expensed versus capitalized;
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A hardware suite for field teams that require minimal training;
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Other services and subscriptions may be exposed to operational budgets or projects.
SPECIFICATIONS BAD ELF FLEXTM
PART NUMBER
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Model: BE-5500 GPS.
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POSITIONING ENGINE*
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GPS: L1CA/L1P/L1C/L2P/L2C/L5;
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GLONASS: G1/G2/G3, P code (P1/P2);
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BeiDou: B1i/B2i/B3i/B10C/B2A/B2B/ACEBOC;
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Galileo: E1BC/E5a/E5b/E6BC/ALTBOC;
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QZSS: L1CA/L2C/L5/L1C/LEX;
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IRNSS: L5.
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POSITIONING PERFORMANCE
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Horizontal accuracy** - RTK: 8 mm + 1 ppm;
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Horizontal accuracy** - SBAS (WAAS): 0.3 m;
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Horizontal accuracy** - Autonomous: 1.2 m;
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Horizontal accuracy** - L-Band via Atlas: 4 cm;
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Timing (1PPS) accuracy**: 20 ns;
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Cold start time: < 60 s typical (no almanac or RTC);
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Warm start time: < 30 s typical (almanac and RTC);
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Hot start time: < 10 s (almanac, RTC, and position);
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Maximum speed: 1,850 kph (999 kts);
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Maximum altitude: 18,288 m (60,000 ft);
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Differential options: SBAS, Autonomous, External RTCM v2.3, RTK v3, L-band (Atlas), and DGPS;
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Correction I/O protocol: Hemisphere GNSS’ ROX, RTCM v2.3 (DGPS), RTCMv3 (RTK), CMR, CMR+, Atlas.
INTERFACES
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USB: USB 2.0 device via Mini-USB receptacle - USB 2.0 host OTG via supplied adapter;
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0 (HS) with integrated Class 1.5 PA - Supports 3 simultaneous connections;
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Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n.
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COMPATIBILITY
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Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows;
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Mobile App: The Bad Elf Flex App requires iOS 9.0+ or Android 9+;
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Connectivity: Bluetooth SPP, USB Serial.
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OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating: –4 °F to +131 °F (–20 °C to +55 °C);
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Battery Powered: -14 °F to +140 °F (-10 °C to +60 °C);
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Externally Powered: -22 °F to +140 °F (-30 °C to +60 °C);
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Charging Temp: 41 °F to +113 °F (+5 °C to +45 °C);
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Storage Temp: –40 °F to +167 °F (–40 °C to +75 °C).
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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
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Full RTK: 11 hours;
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L-band Atlas: 7 hours.
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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User interface: Transflective LCD - Membrane Buttons - 3 multicolor LEDs - Audible tones;
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Dimensions: 10.0” x 2.75” / 254 mm x 70 mm;
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Weight: 29 oz / 854 g;
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Helical Antenna Phase Center: 23cm above base of Flex unit without adapter installed - Add 1.5cm with adapter installed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Humidity: 100% condensing;
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Waterproof: IP65.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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USB Port: Mini-USB port for charging and ElfPort™ expansion;
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Accelerometer: 3-axis;
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Display: 400 x 240 pixel transflective LCD screen with backlight;
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Firmware: Field upgradeable via app or USB.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Package Contents: BE-GPS-5500 Flex receiver;
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3ft (90cm) Mini-USB cable for charging;
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12-24V DC vehicle USB charger;
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Wall adapter;
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Accessory case;
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Rugged waterproof case;
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5/8" x 11 to 1/4" x 20 adapter;
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User's Manual (downloadable PDF here).
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* Constellations and frequencies are dependent on receiver configuration and subscriptions;
** Accuracy specified in RMS (67%).
