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Trimble R12i

A new angle of productivity.

The Trimble® R12i GNSS system delivers unmatched GNSS performance and accuracy to boost the productivity of land surveyors like never before. Thanks to the advanced capabilities of the R12i, get more done without being level, faster.

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Benefits and performance

With improved performance in challenging GNSS conditions and robust tilt compensation, the powerful technologies of the Trimble R12i go beyond comprehensive GNSS support.

Unmatched GNSS performance, speed & accuracy

Boost your productivity with measurably better performance in challenging urban and rural environments, near tree canopy or tall buildings.

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Productivity from a whole new angle

Robust IMU-based tilt compensation lets you forget about leveling the pole, enabling you to get into tight places and get more done, faster than you thought possible.

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8 mm H/15 mm V

Real-time kinematic precision

RTK + 5mm + 0.4mm/deg tilt

TIP positioning performance

2 cm H/5 cm V

CenterPoint RTX precision

Features and capabilities

Trimble ProPoint
GNSS technology

Trimble ProPoint

Superior performance and productivity in challenging GNSS environments such as near and among trees and buildings.
Trimble TIP
Tilt compensation

Trimble TIP

Accurately stake out and measure points quickly and in more places without leveling the survey pole.
Trimble CenterPoint RTX
Correction services

Trimble CenterPoint RTX

Obtain RTK level accuracy worldwide without the need for a base station or VRS network with real-time corrections via satellite or internet.
Trimble xFill
Continuous precision

Trimble xFill

Reduce downtime in the field with continuous RTK and VRS coverage during correction outages from radio and cellular black spots.
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Product summary

Trimble R12i

A premium solution to boost productivity for surveyors.

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Specifications

  • Real-time kinematic

    8 mm H/15 mm V

  • TIP positioning performance

    RTK + 5 mm + 0.4 mm/° tilt

  • CenterPoint RTX

    2 cm H/5 cm V

  • Wideband UHF radio

    Up to 2 Watt Tx

  • Lightweight

    1.12 kg

  • Compact

    11.9 cm x 13.6 cm

Compare Integrated GNSS Systems

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Max. PrecisionChannelsAntennaUHF RadioRTX CompatiblexFillMemoryCellularSatellitesAdditional Features
Trimble R12iTrimble R12i8 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmitYesYes6 GB3.5GGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint, TIP Tilt Compensation
Trimble R12Trimble R128 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmitYesYes6 GB3.5GGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint
Trimble R780Trimble R7808 mm H/15 mm V336IntegratedReceive & transmitYesYes9 GBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint, TIP Tilt Compensation
Trimble R580Trimble R58010 mm H/20 mm V336IntegratedReceiveYesYes48 MBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS, QZSSProPoint
Trimble R2Trimble R210 mm H/20 mm V220IntegratedReceiveYesNo48 MBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS, QZSS

GNSS systems

Trimble R12i

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Works with...

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Trimble TSC7

For reliable performance in the field.
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Rugged survey controller that gets the job done.
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Professional, high-performance data capture.

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Fast computing power for speed and efficiency.
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Trimble T7

Purpose built for demanding survey and GIS applications.
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Field software

Trimble Access

Complete surveying solution for digital workflows.
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Office software

Trimble Business Center

Field-to-finish survey CAD software.
Correction services
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Correction services

Optimizing overall productivity and ensuring repeatable results.

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