Topcon Precision Agriculture announced that the HiPer series of satellite receivers has been expanded to include a specialty receiver for the worldwide agriculture market. The HiPer AG is now available.

The integrated one-piece unit incorporates a GPS receiver, radio communications and batteries. The HiPer AG is a next generation replacement of the HiPer Lite as a portable base station for high accuracy RTK applications and is designed for simple setup and operation with Topcon’s Systems 150, 200, 210, 250, or 350. HiPer AG is a dual-frequency, GPS+GLONASS receiver that provides access to more satellites at any point in time for more consistent and reliable positioning in all field conditions.

Other features include:
— Innovative, cable-free, compact design;
— Complete GPS and GLONASS satellite system tracking;
— Advanced digital radio communications system;
— Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology;
— Powerful 40-channel GNSS board operating at up to 20Hz; and,
— Rugged, field-proven design.