A Practical RTK Rover Set for Daily Surveying
The Singular XYZ X1 Lite Rover Set brings together a compact multi-constellation GNSS receiver and the SC300 Android field controller. Together, they provide the positioning, mobile connectivity and data-entry tools needed for everyday RTK surveying without adding unnecessary weight to the survey pole.
This setup is suitable for construction professionals, land surveyors, civil engineers, GIS teams, utility contractors and drone operators. Typical applications include setting out foundations, recording topographic points, mapping buried services, measuring site features and establishing ground-control or checkpoint coordinates for aerial surveys.
1,408-Channel Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver
The X1 Lite tracks signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS. Working with several satellite constellations gives the receiver access to more observations as satellite visibility changes throughout the day.
In open conditions, this supports fast and stable RTK positioning. Near buildings, trees or site machinery, the additional signals can help the receiver maintain a more useful satellite geometry than a basic single-constellation system. Actual performance will still depend on correction quality, multipath, satellite visibility and local working conditions.
Centimetre-Level RTK Positioning
The receiver has a stated RTK accuracy of 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontally and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertically. This makes it suitable for common surveying and construction tasks where centimetre-level coordinates are required.
RTK corrections can be received through an NTRIP service using the SC300 controller’s mobile internet connection. The receiver can also work with compatible UHF radio corrections. This gives users the flexibility to work through a local correction network or with an existing radio base configuration.
60 Degree IMU Tilt Surveying
The integrated IMU allows measurements with the pole tilted by up to 60°. The stated tilt accuracy is within ±2.5 cm under suitable operating conditions.
This helps the operator measure points that are difficult to occupy with a vertical pole. Examples include building corners, kerbs, fence lines, trench edges and points close to parked equipment. It also reduces the time spent carefully levelling the pole during routine detail surveys and construction stakeout.
SC300 Android Field Controller
The included SC300 controller runs Android 12 on an eight-core 2.0 GHz processor with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. This provides a practical platform for compatible GNSS field software, project files, background maps and exported survey data.
A 6-inch HD touchscreen provides a clear view of maps, codes and stakeout instructions. The physical QWERTY keyboard is useful when entering point names, feature codes, antenna heights and site notes, particularly when gloves or wet conditions make touchscreen-only operation less convenient.
Integrated Mobile Connectivity for NTRIP
The SC300 includes 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. A SIM card can therefore be installed in the controller to access an NTRIP or CORS correction service. The controller sends the received correction data to the X1 Lite through the field software and Bluetooth connection.
This arrangement is important because the X1 Lite receiver itself does not contain an internal cellular modem. For users who normally work as a network rover, the controller provides the internet connection required for real-time corrections.
Radio Rover and Static Surveying Options
The X1 Lite includes a 410–470 MHz UHF module and can receive corrections from a compatible radio base. Radio protocol, frequency and channel settings must match the transmitting equipment, so compatibility should be checked when the rover will be used with an existing base station from Singular XYZ or another manufacturer.
The receiver also has 8 GB of internal storage for static observations. It supports RINEX 3.02 and 3.04 alongside its native data format, allowing recorded GNSS data to be used in compatible post-processing workflows. This is useful for control measurements, longer occupations and projects where real-time corrections are unavailable.
Designed for Long Days in the Field
The X1 Lite weighs approximately 870 g and uses a magnesium-aluminium housing. Its IP68 protection helps protect it against dust and water, while the housing is designed to survive a two-metre drop onto concrete.
The receiver’s 6,700 mAh battery provides more than 20 hours of stated operation, depending on the selected working mode. Fast charging takes approximately three hours, reducing preparation time between working days.
The SC300 is IP67 rated and designed to survive a 1.5-metre drop onto concrete. Its 7,700 mAh battery provides more than 16 hours of stated operation with the screen on, helping the controller and receiver remain available throughout a normal field shift.
Suitable Applications
Construction teams can use the rover set to position foundations, utilities, drainage, roads and other design points. Surveyors can collect topographic detail, establish site control and perform routine setting-out work. GIS and utility teams can record accurate asset positions, while drone pilots can measure ground-control points and independent checkpoints.
- Construction stakeout and site verification
- Topographic and engineering surveys
- Utility and GIS asset mapping
- Road, drainage and earthwork projects
- Drone ground-control and checkpoint surveys
Configuration and Support from Global GPS Systems
The correct setup depends on whether the rover will use an NTRIP correction network, a local UHF base or static post-processing. Software compatibility, radio protocol and regional mobile-network support should also be considered before deployment.
Global GPS Systems can help configure the Singular XYZ X1 Lite Rover Set for the intended workflow, including the controller, field software and correction connection. This is particularly useful when integrating the rover with an existing base station or third-party survey equipment.




















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