Trimble Introduces Handheld Data Collection Device

Trimble has introduced the Juno ST handheld, a portable data collection solution supported by the company’s field and office software. It comes standard with a built-in GPS receiver, Microsoft Windows Mobile version 5.0 software, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to office networks, cameras, and mobile phones.

The Juno ST handheld’s low price point facilitates large-scale deployment, according to Trimble, allowing a company or organization to equip a significant number of its employees; it is especially practical for use in applications where high productivity is most important. Examples include natural resources organizations, utility companies, and government agencies conducting inspection and permitting tasks. The Juno ST handheld is also fully compatible with other Trimble data collection systems, utilizing the same software and workflows as the entire range of Trimble Mapping & GIS solutions.

Delivering a range of 2- to 5-meter positioning, real-time or postprocessed, the unit incorporates a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and has been designed to maximize yield of positions in hostile environments, such as under forest canopy and up against buildings. For use in a vehicle, an external antenna can be added.

“The Juno ST handheld is ideal for companies and organizations that need to deploy a large number of data collection systems in the field,” said Doug Merrill, general manager of Trimble’s Mapping & GIS Division. “Small and light enough to fit in your pocket, the Juno ST can easily complement an existing field operation and can be added into your current workflow.”

The unit weighs 4.8 ounces (133 grams) and measures approximately 4.3 in X 2.4 in X 0.7 in (10.9 cm X 6.0 cm X 1.9 cm). The handheld has 128 MB of non-volatile Flash data storage and a Secure Digital (SD) card slot for additional data storage. The removable Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and lasts for up to eight hours.

The Juno ST provides flexibility with Windows Mobile 5.0 software and includes Microsoft productivity tools such as Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, and Outlook Mobile.