Singular XYZ Z1 Rover & Base Set

A Complete Compact RTK GNSS Base and Rover System

The SingularXYZ Z1 Rover and Base Set combines two compact GNSS receivers in one practical system for centimetre-level field positioning. One receiver is configured as the base station, while the second is used as the rover. The base calculates correction data and sends it to the rover through the integrated UHF radio.

This setup is well suited to construction sites, land development projects, rural surveys and other locations where an RTK correction network or dependable mobile internet connection may not be available. It also gives a survey team control over its own local reference station and correction link.

Reliable Multi-Constellation GNSS Tracking

Each Z1 receiver uses 1,408 tracking channels and supports signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC and regional augmentation systems. Tracking signals from several constellations gives the receiver access to more satellites across the sky, which can help maintain a usable solution when buildings, vegetation or site equipment obstruct part of the view.

In RTK mode, the specified positioning accuracy is 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontally and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertically. In practical terms, this makes the set suitable for tasks such as establishing site control, recording topographic points, checking levels, setting out foundations and utilities, measuring boundaries and collecting accurate GIS features.

Work Without a Permanent RTK Network

The integrated 410–470 MHz UHF radio allows the base receiver to transmit corrections directly to the rover. Under optimal conditions, the stated radio range is up to 15 km. Actual working distance will depend on terrain, antenna position, radio settings, local interference and whether there is a clear path between the receivers.

The system supports several commonly used radio protocols, helping it fit into existing field workflows where compatible equipment is already in use. Base coordinates can be entered manually, taken from a known control point or started from the receiver’s current position, depending on the accuracy and repeatability required for the job.

The Z1 can also operate as a network rover through an Android controller or mobile device connected to an NTRIP or TCP correction service. This provides flexibility to use the same rover with either a local base station or an available CORS or RTK network.

60 Degree IMU Tilt Surveying

The rover includes an IMU tilt sensor that allows measurements with the pole tilted by as much as 60°. This is useful when the pole cannot be held vertically over the target, such as beside walls, underneath vegetation, near parked machinery, at building corners or along trench edges.

Tilt compensation reduces the need to level the pole carefully for every observation and can make point collection and stakeout faster. The specified tilt accuracy is within ±2.5 cm across the supported tilt range. As with any GNSS observation, users should still monitor the RTK fix status, correction age and reported measurement quality before accepting an important point.

Designed for Everyday Fieldwork

At 107 mm in diameter, 58.7 mm high and approximately 547 g, the Z1 places relatively little weight on the survey pole. The compact form is useful for crews that carry equipment across large sites or collect points throughout a full working day.

The magnesium-aluminium housing is rated to IP67 for protection against dust and water. It is built for normal outdoor surveying conditions, although the receiver should still be treated as precision electronic equipment and protected from unnecessary impact or immersion.

A 4,200 mAh internal battery provides up to 15 hours of stated operation, depending on the selected working mode and radio power. Charging and wired data transfer are handled through the USB Type-C connection.

Flexible Connection and Data Management

The receivers support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and USB Type-C. NFC can simplify initial pairing with a compatible data collector, while Bluetooth is used for communication between the receiver and field software. Wi-Fi provides access to the receiver’s browser-based WebUI.

Through the WebUI, users can check receiver status, change settings, download static observation files and install firmware updates. Eight gigabytes of internal storage are available for static survey data. Recorded XYZ observation files can be converted to RINEX for use in compatible post-processing workflows.

SingularPad Field Surveying Workflow

The Z1 works with SingularPad, an Android field surveying application designed for GNSS data collection and setting-out. The software supports project and coordinate-system setup, point surveying, point stakeout, base and rover configuration, static recording and data import or export.

During stakeout, the software provides directional guidance as the user moves toward the design point. IMU stakeout can remain active while the pole is tilted, which is useful when the exact point lies close to an obstruction.

Suitable Users and Applications

The SingularXYZ Z1 Rover and Base Set is intended for surveyors, construction teams, civil engineers, GIS professionals and other users who require repeatable high-accuracy coordinates in the field.

• Topographic and cadastral surveying
• Construction layout and as-built measurement
• Road, utility and earthworks projects
• Control-point establishment and densification
• Accurate GIS asset and feature collection
• Static GNSS observation and post-processing

For construction workers and site engineers, the base-and-rover configuration offers a practical way to set out or check points across a project without depending entirely on an external correction service. For professional surveyors, it provides RTK, static recording, coordinate-system management and stakeout functions in a lightweight package.

Choosing the Right Configuration

Radio range and GNSS performance depend on the working environment, local radio regulations, satellite visibility and project setup. Buyers should confirm the required UHF frequency, radio protocol, controller, software options and supplied accessories before ordering.

Global GPS Systems can help match the SingularXYZ Z1 Rover and Base Set to the intended survey workflow, including advice on field controllers, poles, tripods, radio settings, correction services and coordinate-system setup.