Make any Professional Instrument Bluetooth®-Compatible to iOS®
Are you ready to bridge the gap between GNSS, mobile mapping, and third-party professional instruments and sensors? We’ve got good news. As iOS® devices gain popularity among professional mobile teams, demand is rising for commercial smartphones and tablets to interface with professional instruments and sensors. The Eos Bridge™ is the world’s first device capable of making this connection. The Eos Bridge™ is a Bluetooth® connector for mobile mapping teams. Simply put, this device connects the already powerful combination of survey-grade accuracy from Skadi Series™ and Arrow Series® GNSS receivers and mobile mapping from GIS apps — with the extreme specificity of measurements from third-party instruments and sensors (e.g., laser rangefinders, utility locators). Keep reading to learn how the Eos Bridge™ can offer even more value into your existing high-quality hardware.
Blissfully Bluetooth® Enabled
Creates iOS Bluetooth® Connection
Make communication communal. The Eos Bridge™ creates a Bluetooth® connection between any third-party sensor (e.g., an echo sounder) and an iPhone® or iPad® connected to a Skadi Series™ or Arrow Series® GNSS receiver.
Not Just iOS
The Eos Bridge™ can also work via serial port. This means your legacy sensors and instruments that have absolutely no Bluetooth® capabilities can also be made Bluetooth® compatible (via serial port) to any iOS®, Android™, Windows® or other device.
Expands Access to Eos Solutions
With the Eos Bridge™, current Eos customers who would like to use our Eos Laser Mapping™ and Eos Locate™ solutions with their legacy laser rangefinders and utility locators may now do so.
What Do You Get with the Eos Bridge™?
What’s Included?
See what comes with this Bluetooth® connector in the box!
The following items are included with every purchase of an Eos Bridge™:
- Eos Bridge™
- Integrated Li-Ion Battery
- USB Charger
- Belt Clip
- Strap Loop
- Serial DB-9 Cable (Optional)
Convenient, Portable and Rugged
With its long-lasting battery, the Eos Bridge™ delivers days of continuous use on a single charge. And thanks to its lightweight design, the Eos Bridge™ can easily be stored in a pocket, clipped to a belt, or attached directly to any instrument. The Eos Bridge™ is also rugged and waterproof, so you can confidently take it to the harshest environments.
Made to Be Used On-the-Go
Long Lasting Battery
The Eos Bridge ™ is battery powered, with a single charge lasting 24-48 hours. It is rechargeable using a standard USB cable.
Palm Sized
Weighing in at 165 grams (.36 lb), the Eos Bridge™ is extremely portable and inconspicuous.
Multiple Carry Options
The Eos Bridge™ can be clipped to a belt or vest, put in a pocket, or attached with VELCRO® onto an instrument itself.
What Can You Do with the Eos Bridge™?
Have you ever wished your existing laser rangefinder, utility locator — or any other sensor — would automatically send data to your mobile mapping solution? The days of wishing are over. With the Eos Bridge™, simply pair any legacy instrument to your iOS device (while connected to a Skadi Series™ or Arrow Series® GNSS receiver), and the Eos Bridge™ takes care of the connections. Measurements from your professional instruments will flow directly to iOS, where you can capture them in a GIS app with high-accuracy locations from your Eos GNSS receiver.
This means your legacy laser rangefinders can now be used with our Eos Laser Mapping™ solution for Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps. And your legacy utility locators can now be used with Eos Locate™ for ArcGIS®.
Explore the Eos Bridge™ in 3D
Bring the Eos Bridge™ to life on your screen. Click the play button to launch the Eos Bridge™ 3D model. Select any numbered button to access helpful tips about this game-changing Bluetooth® connector for location professionals.
Eos Bridge™ Technical Specifications
Communication
- Ports: Bluetooth Dual Mode Compliant, USB 2.0 (Programming), RS-232 Serial
- Status LEDs: Power, Bluetooth® BR/EDR, Bluetooth LE, Charging Status
- Battery Status: 5-LED Indicator
Bluetooth® Features
- Bluetooth® Transmission1: Class 1, 200m LoS range
- Frequency: 2.400 - 2.485 GHz
- Fully Bluetooth® Qualified: Bluetooth® 4.1 Dual Mode
- Supported Connections: BR/EDR, BLE
- TX Power: +12 dBm with Bluetooth® BR/EDR, +8 dBm with Bluetooth® LE
- RX Sensitivity: -96 dBm
Power
- Battery Type: User replaceable 2600mAH Lithium-Ion cell
- Battery Autonomy2: 48+ hrs on a single charge
- Charging Time: 4 hours via USB port
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Humidity: 95% non-condensing
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS and Lead-free
Mechanical
- Enclosure Rating: Waterproof, IP-67
- Immersion: 30cm, 30 minutes
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 3.1 cm (3.7 x 2.7x 1.2 in.)
- Weight: 165 g (0.36 lb)
- USB Connector: Mini USB Type B Receptacle
- Serial Connector: 5-pin Circular
Technical Specification Footnotes:
- Transmission in free space
- Lithium-Ion battery performance degrades below -20°C (-4°F)
