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Data Sheet

Expected Release In Late April 2026

Overview

The Carlson Washington Data Collector is the modern successor many surveyors have been waiting for. Designed as the next generation of Carlson’s keyboard-style field controllers, the Washington brings back the rugged form factor and physical keypad that made the Carlson Surveyor 2 one of the most respected and widely used data collectors in the industry.

For years, survey crews relied on the Surveyor 2 for its durability, full keyboard, and dependable field performance. The Carlson Washington continues that legacy while delivering significantly upgraded hardware, modern connectivity, and the performance needed to run today’s full-featured field software.

Designed for demanding environments, the Washington combines modern processing power with an ergonomic, surveyor-focused layout that feels familiar to Surveyor 2 users while providing major improvements in speed, battery life, and connectivity.

Built for Surveyors Who Loved the Surveyor 2

The Washington was built with working survey crews in mind. If you spent years using a Surveyor 2 and wished there was a modern replacement with the same rugged keyboard design, this unit will feel immediately familiar.

Instead of relying on touchscreen-only tablets, the Washington retains a full QWERTY and numeric keypad, allowing surveyors to comfortably enter points, codes, and commands even with gloves or in wet conditions. This keyboard-driven workflow remains one of the biggest reasons surveyors preferred the Surveyor 2, and the Washington keeps that tradition alive.

The result is a data collector that feels purpose-built for surveying rather than adapted from consumer hardware.

Key Features

• Full QWERTY and numeric keypad with adjustable backlit keys
• Windows operating system for professional survey field software
• Powerful quad-core processor with 8 GB RAM
• 5-inch high-resolution touchscreen display
• Rugged IP65 waterproof and dustproof design
• Dual hot-swappable lithium batteries for extended field operation
• Long-range Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G cellular connectivity
• USB and RS-232 ports for instrument communication
• 13 MP camera for field documentation and site photos

The Washington connects easily to robotic total stations and GNSS receivers, giving survey crews reliable communication with modern instruments.

Power for a Full Day in the Field

Field work often means long days, and the Washington is designed to keep up. It uses dual hot-swappable lithium batteries, allowing crews to change them without shutting down the unit.

This ensures continuous operation throughout long survey days, large construction sites, and multi-crew projects where downtime simply is not an option.

What’s Included

• Spare 49 Wh battery
• Battery charger
• AC wall charger
• Stylus
• Charging dock

Rugged Design Built for Survey Work

The Carlson Washington Data Collector is engineered specifically for the field. Its hardened housing, shock-absorbing bumpers, and sealed construction protect the device from dust, moisture, and repeated drops.

Survey crews working in construction zones, rough terrain, and challenging weather conditions can rely on the Washington to perform consistently.

For professionals who trusted the Carlson Surveyor 2 for years, the Washington represents the long-awaited next evolution of that platform. It keeps the keyboard-driven workflow surveyors love while delivering the modern performance and connectivity today’s field crews require.