VCS6000XF SmartChoke

Smart Choke Ring for High Precision Base Station Applications

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  • Economical High Precision Reference Station - Geodetic grade, tightest PCV 
  • Low noise as the RF Signal Chain is tightly coupled with the GNSS receiver 
  • Ease of deployment with repeatable RF performance unit-to-unit 
  • Single PoE Ethernet connection at the antenna, no rack space required. Marine-grade. Standard 20m marine-grade ethernet cable 
  • CAT5e cabling offers lower deployment cabling cost.
  • Supports NTRIP (w/ integrated NTRIP Caster)
  • Localized USB connection for ease of configuration
  • Integrated 32GB storage for local logging
  • Industrial grade IP67 enclosure
  • Extended cable length (options)
  • Optional choke ring hemispherical Radome 
  • The VCS6000XF integrates a High-Precision Full GNSS Sprectrum + L-Band Calian VeraChoke Antenna.
  • Key Advanced Technologies
  • Patented Antenna Element with LNA eXtended Filtering (XF)
  • Extremely low axial ratio from zenith to horizon, all azimuths, all GNSS bands
  • Precise Phase Center Offset (PCO) and 0.5mm Phase Center Variation (PCV)
  • 3D choke Ring mitigates multipath.
  • Minimizes RTK network biases
  • GEO++ calibration

VCS6000XF Smart Choke Ring Antenna

High-Precision GNSS Base Station Solution

Product Overview

The VCS6000XF is the GNSS industry’s first full-size Smart Choke Ring antenna that integrates a full-spectrum GNSS antenna with an advanced “All-in-View” GNSS receiver. Designed for high-precision base station applications, it delivers unmatched performance in accuracy, reliability, and interference resilience.

Key Features

Full GNSS + L-Band Receiver by Septentrio

  • Simultaneous tracking of all visible GNSS constellations and signal bands
  • Integrated L-Band support for enhanced correction services
  • Remote access via IP connectivity for easy configuration and monitoring

Advanced Interference Mitigation Technologies

  • AIM+: Industry-leading anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology
    • Suppresses a wide range of interference types, from narrowband to complex wideband and pulsed jammers
  • IONO+: Scintillation mitigation for robust performance during ionospheric disturbances
  • APME+: Unique multipath estimator for both code and phase, effectively mitigating short-delay multipath
  • LOCK+: Ensures signal tracking stability under mechanical shocks, vibrations, or seismic activity
  • RAIM+: Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring for enhanced reliability and trust in positioning data

Why Choose the VCS6000XF?

  • Combines two best-in-class technologies into one compact, high-performance solution
  • Ideal for permanent GNSS base stations, scientific research, and critical infrastructure monitoring
  • Built for environments where precision, uptime, and signal integrity are non-negotiable
L-band CorrectionRequired
Antenna FrequencySmart Antennas
MountSurvey Mount
BrandCalian

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Datasheet for the Calian VCS6000XF SmartChoke Antenna

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VCS6000XF SmartChoke33-VCS6000XF-59-zz-PC0