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Total Station Recommendations

  • 13-06-2008 12:38pm
    #1
    Jimbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭


    I'm thinking of buying a total station for the office.
    I haven't used one since college and am a little rusty on the topic.
    Before I start enquiring could anyone give me any recommendations, advice etc. when buying for both the software and hardware. There seems to be a huge selection out there with big price differerences.
    I will be using it for general setting out, site surveying mostly in rural areas so it dosent have to be ultra-accurate.
    Is extra training needed before using it or is it easy to pick up with previous basic college training.
    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Supertech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭Supertech


    If you've used one before jimbo you'll probably pick it up fairly handy.

    When buying confirm the following :

    1. Warranty and what it covers.
    2. Waterproofing rating of the instrument.
    3. Will replacement cover be provided if repair is ever necessary.

    Look for timber legs - much more stable than aluminium.
    Standard and mini-prism kit (mini essential for setting out)
    Check reflectorless range - important for picking up ridge /eaves / corners of buildings on adjoining sites even for smaller jobs.
    Get a spare battery thrown in, and a car charger kit - essential !!!!
    Also ask about whether a data logger is practical for your needs or not - one of these little babies is great for reducing drawing time back at base, but a bit pricey maybe for the type of work you've described.

    Most companies will provide you with specific software for the instrument you buy, and you can also purchase more advanced land surveying software to reduce your workload when you get back to the office if this is necessary / practical for your needs.

    There's a huge range out there - I have 2 different models at present and am happy with both, but I've worked with another couple and they aren't as user friendly.


    Budget will decide basically. A standard job with reflectorless function you could get for €4.5 - €7k. Full robotic - last price I got was about €28k, but will go up to €40k depending on manufacturer.

    Most companies will provide minimal on site training, with phone back up afterwards, but as usual the best way to learn is get out and do it.

    PM me if you need more info.


  • #3
    Jimbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭Jimbo


    Brilliant advice Super. Thanks very much.

    I might just PM you when I get a chance to look into it further.


  • #4
    Supertech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭Supertech


    Sound jimbo .... glad to be of assistance.


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