Combined total station structure

Modern Total station considerably differ not only the characteristics, design features, but also first of all orientation to the concrete user or the certain sphere of application. Therefore it is possible to classify Total station also on their applicability for the decision of specific targets. Accuracy and range of measurements in this case do not play an essential role. Defining factor is an efficiency of application of the device for the decision of concrete type of problems. For example, for performance of traditional work on land surveying it is enough to have idle time mechanical tacheometer with the minimal set of programs. At the same time for works on researches and construction of highways by the most effective there will be an application robotized tacheometer, automatic tracking having function a reflector, the controller and the programs allowing not only to work with design data, but also to reproduce the received results directly in a field on the screen of the controller. It is Combined total station.

Modern Combined total station should meet all requirements of the user completely. It is important and consequently, that the user should not overpay for not existed demanded functions and opportunities of the tool which cost can be high enough. On the other hand, it is desirable to have opportunities of updating and modernization of system addition of new functions, programs and even change of characteristics.

Total Station with modular structure completely corresponds to these conditions.

The first series completely modular Geodimeter Total Station has been presented in 1994. Two base Total Station models of this series: the mechanical and having servo-drivers have been released, allowing automating not only prompting on a prism, but also tracking a moving reflector.
In the beginning of 90th years main principles of development Total station have been incorporated: modulus from the point of view of constructibility and automation (robot) from the point of view of functionality.

And if Geodimeter practically remains while unique completely the modular device the robotized models with servo-drivers and systems of automatic tracking a prism are manufactured also by other Total station manufacturers. It is necessary to note also, that among satellite geodetic receivers now only receivers of one firm have modular structure.