The Carlson Washington Data Collector is a rugged, high-performance Windows field controller engineered for demanding land surveying, construction layout, and geospatial data collection. Designed with a full physical keyboard, hot-swappable batteries, and seamless connectivity to Carlson GNSS receivers and robotic total stations, the Washington delivers reliable performance in the toughest field environments. If you liked the Carlson Surveyor 2...you're going to love the Carlson Washington

Powered by Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and optimized for Carlson SurvPC 7, the Washington combines desktop-class functionality with all-day field durability, allowing survey professionals to collect, stake, and manage data with confidence

Whether you're running RTK surveys, construction staking, topographic mapping, or utility data collection, the Carlson Washington provides the speed, reliability, and connectivity needed to keep projects moving efficiently

Built for Surveyors Who Work in Challenging Conditions

Every detail of the Carlson Washington has been designed for survey professionals who depend on their equipment every day. Its ergonomic handheld design features both a full QWERTY and numeric keypad, enabling fast data entry even while wearing gloves or unfavorable weather conditions like rain or snow. The bright 5-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen works alongside tactile controls for maximum productivity in any climate

The IP65-rated housing resists dust, water, impacts, chemicals, and harsh jobsite conditions, making it an ideal controller for demanding field applications

Seamless Integration with Carlson Survey Equipment

The Washington Data Collector connects effortlessly with

• Carlson Viking GNSS Receiver
• Carlson BRx7 GNSS Receiver
• Carlson CRx Robotic Total Stations
• Carlson SurvPC 7 Field Software
• RTK GNSS Survey Systems
• Total Stations and Hybrid+ Survey Workflows

Advanced Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi 6, USB, RS-232C, and worldwide 4G cellular connectivity provide flexible communication options for virtually any surveying workflow

Optional Built-In Survey Grade GNSS Gama Engine

For professionals seeking maximum flexibility, the Washington can be configured with Carlson's integrated Gama RTK GNSS engine, providing survey-grade positioning with support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and additional constellations

With survey grade RTK accuracy and rapid signal convergence, field crews can complete work faster while maintaining confidence in every measurement

All-Day Productivity

The Washington DC ships with two high-capacity 49 Wh lithium batteries, each providing approximately seven hours of runtime. Thanks to the hot-swappable battery system, users can replace batteries without shutting down the controller or interrupting data collection

Ideal Applications

• Boundary & Topgraphic Surveys
• Construction Layout & Staking
• Utility Mapping
• GIS Data Collection
• Infrastructure & Roadway Design Projects
• Municipal Surveying
• Civil Engineering
• RTK GNSS Surveying

Why the Carlson Washington Commands the Field?

The Carlson Washington combines rugged reliability, powerful Windows OS performance, affordable price point, and seamless compatibility with Carlson's complete surveying ecosystem. Unlike consumer-grade tablets, it is purpose-built for professional field crews who require dependable hardware, precise positioning, and uninterrupted productivity in demanding environments

When paired with Carlson SurvPC and Carlson GNSS receivers, the Washington becomes a complete field solution that improves efficiency, accuracy, and confidence from the first point collected to the final deliverable

Equip your survey crew with the Carlson Washington Data Collector and experience survey-grade field computing built to perform where the work happens