Total stations are considered to be the modern solution for meeting the demands of surveying needs. Over the decades surveying instrumentation has seen a lot of changes and the rise of total stations have definitely upgraded the way surveyors conduct the tasks involved for a project.

We at Dutco Tennant LLC have an impressive range of total station products from a highly trusted manufacturer Leica. Using our total station professionals are able to accomplish more than they can imagine. From surveying to levelling tasks, these contemporary solutions are made to elevate diverse civil infrastructure projects.

In this blog, we would be exploring the best of Leica total stations and learn some basics about this modern day surveying equipment. Continue to read through and get to know all about total stations.

A Quick History of Surveying Instrumentation

While in the mid-20th century, the available surveying solutions relied on impressive optics. Recording data was done by hand even in the 1980’s.

The invention of the electronic distance meter (EDM) brought about a revolutionary change. Initially, it was an additional feature that involved transmitting an infrared beam and measuring its reflection off a prism to determine distance. 

However, when this technology was fully integrated into the theodolite, it gave birth to the term "total station." This integration also allowed for on-board logging, enabling surveyors to collect more reliable data and eliminating the tedious task of searching for errors caused by transposed numbers.

In the 1990s, total stations became robotic, where the prism could be automatically tracked and controlled from a remote radio on the pole. This advancement freed the assistant, who used to undergo training behind the instrument, to contribute productively and learn alongside the surveyor. 

Additionally, the incorporation of a laser in the total station enabled surveying of inaccessible areas from a distance. Therefore, empowering surveyors to carry out the task more efficiently and accurately.

Key Components of A Total Station

A total station consists of several components aside from theodolite and EDM. Here are the four key components that make up a total station.

Electronic Theodolite

It is the part of the total station that is responsible for measuring horizontal and vertical angles. It is mounted on a total station tripod and rotates in any direction.

Electronic Distance Meter (EDM)

Now this is the total station component that operates to measure distances between points. The distance between the total station and the point which needs to be measured is determined using a laser beam.

Microprocessor 

Next up is the microprocessor that processes the collected data by the EDM and theodolite and stores it. It is like the data storage system which surveyors can access anytime when needed.

Display Unit

Total stations also come with a display unit which enables surveyors to view the collected data. It displays the angles, distances and elevations measured by the EDM and theodolite.

Battery is another part of the total station that works to power the instrument. All of the components work together to deliver optimised performance.

Leica’s FlexLine range of Manual Total Stations

If you are searching for the best total stations that could carry out high-demanding surveying tasks then we supply Leica survey equipment in UAE. Leica Geosystems has been a prominent name when it comes to delivering pioneering solutions for spatial information.

We at Dutco Tennant LLC partner with such a leading brand and upgrade our stock with their high-quality range of manual total stations. From their FlexLine series of new generation manual total stations, the following products are popular -

TS03 - Manual Total Station

Leica FlexLine TS03 is a classic manual total station designed for common measurement tasks. It allows surveyors to efficiently and effortlessly perform various surveying and layout tasks.

Whether you're involved in building construction, civil engineering, or surveying and mapping, the TS03 is equipped to handle your everyday challenges and tasks with ease.

TS07 - Manual Total Station

This manual total station from Leica FlexLine range is designed to carry out mid to high accuracy survey and layout tasks. It’s the new generation manual total station with AutoHeight feature that is capable of delivering revolutionised height measurement. 

Leica Flexline TS07 uses the FlexField Leica software for easy-to-use, intuitive and comprehensive usage.

TS10 - Manual Total Station

This is a manual total station with high-end accuracy range. For any highly demanding surveying task, TS10 fits perfectly for the role.

Similar to other models, this survey solution also features AutoHeight for enhanced height measurement results. The TS10 comes with the Leica Captivate field software, a complete software package that is application-based. This user-friendly and intuitive software allows you to capture a higher number of points compared to previous versions. 

Additionally, it enables you to seamlessly integrate with modern 3D data workflows and implement thorough quality assurance and control procedures.

Conclusion 

Total stations have brought great transformations in the way professionals conduct the task of surveying in diverse fields. With more accuracy and efficiency, surveyors get to achieve more than the traditional survey methods.

We at Dutco Tennant LLC offer the best of total stations from Leica. Explore our product range today to get the best survey solutions.