Robotic Total Stations

Robotic total stations for efficient, cost-effective surveying by one operator.

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We know what it takes to bring precision and efficiency to modern projects

In surveying and construction, profitability and timely completion are crucial. Teams handle operations like site staking, elevation checks, 3D mapping, and machine guidance. Challenges include:

Labor Dependency

Tech has cut crew sizes, but some tasks still need teams, increasing costs and logistics.

Labor depency

Costly Rework

Errors and equipment limits lead to inaccurate layouts, resulting in expensive rework.

Costly Rework

Line-of-Sight Downtime

Losing line-of-sight to the prism halts work, wasting time to manually reacquire the target.

Line-of-Sight Downtime

Smart Automation for Enhanced Productivity

Topcon robotic total stations directly address these challenges, transforming workflows with smart automation and singleoperator efficiency. This technology reduces labor costs and allows your crews to focus on other tasks, ensuring precision while minimizing errors for a better return on investment.

Total stations for every workflow, skill level, and site

Topcon offers total stations from manual to robotic, combining angle & distance measurements, long battery life, wireless connectivity, and compact, rugged, water‑resistant design.

GT-1500/700

Ideal uses

Field and site survey, layout, grade checking, staking, hybrid

Distance - prism

GT-1500: 5000 m
GT-700: 4500 m

Distance non-prism

GT-1500: 1000 m
GT-700: 800 m

Angle Accuracy

GT-1500: 1”, 2”, 3”
GT-700: 2”, 3”, 5”

GT-1200/600

Ideal uses

Site and field survey, layout, grade checking, staking, machine control, hybrid

Distance - prism

GT-1200: 5000 m
GT-600: 4500 m

Distance non-prism

GT-1200: 1000 m
GT-600: 800 m

Angle Accuracy

GT-1200: 1”, 2”, 3”
GT-600: 2”, 3”, 5”

GT-600V

Ideal uses

Building contractor layout and field measurements, hybrid

Distance - prism

2000 m
 

Distance non-prism

500 m
 

Angle Accuracy

3”, 5”
 

GTL-1200

Ideal uses

Construction verification, scanning, site and field survey, layout, staking, hybrid

Distance - prism

6000 m

Distance non-prism

1000 m
 

Angle Accuracy

2”, 3”

MS AXII

Ideal uses

Monitoring, highest accuracy site and field survey, staking, layout, hybrid

Distance - prism

3500 m

Distance non-prism

100-400 m
Reflective sheet: 200 m

Angle Accuracy

0.5”, 1”

PS-200

Ideal uses

Machine control
 

Distance - prism

6000 m

Distance non-prism

1000 m
 

Angle Accuracy

1”, 3”

RC-5A

Ideal uses

Fast prism reacquisition to boost productivity and minimize jobsite delays

Range

600m (with LongLink)

Battery Life

up to 40 hours

LN-160

Ideal uses

Easy setup and cost-effective layout, grade checking, machine control
 

Distance - prism

130 m

Distance non-prism

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Angle Accuracy

5"

LN-50

Ideal uses

Easy setup and cost-effective layout for building contractors

 

Distance - prism

50 m

Distance non-prism

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Angle Accuracy

5"

LN-1000i

Ideal uses

Simplified MEP, interiors, and foundations layout with one-person setup, reflectorless measurement, wider vertical range, green laser, and camera targeting

Distance - prism

130 m

Distance non-prism

50 m

Angle Accuracy

5"

Gain a Competitive Edge

Advancing customer progress with robotic value

Hybrid Positioning allows for seamless transitions between robotic and GNSS measurements, ensuring consistent, high-precision results and constant productivity.

With IP65 durability and long-lasting batteries, work confidently in tough conditions, avoiding downtime and protecting your investment.

Long-range prism tracking and singleoperator automation enable independent survey and layout tasks, cutting labor costs and speeding timelines.

Advanced accessories like the RC-5A quickly relock onto the prism if sight is lost, minimizing work stoppages.

The Topcon Advantage

True Hybrid Positioning

Our exclusive Hybrid Positioning system integrates GPS and total station functions. Mounting a GNSS receiver like the Hiper XR on the prism pole offers dual benefits.

 

The instrument switches between optical and GNSS measurements seamlessly, avoiding equipment swaps or workflow changes.

 

With this setup, the GNSS receiver’s IMU provides TILT functionality that compensates for inclination, including when measuring with a total station. This allows precise measurements without leveling the pole each time, improving efficiency.

GNSS Correction Services
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The Circle of Excellence

By choosing Topcon, you gain access to a complete ecosystem of solutions that seamlessly work together to optimize your operations. From advanced GNSS hardware like the HiPer XR to dependable GNSS correction services, Topcon supplies all the technology required to ensure precision and reliability.

Trusted by Industry Experts

Topcon instruments are relied upon by surveyors and contractors for consistent accuracy. They significantly cut down on labor expenses and greatly accelerate layout tasks, ensuring a quick return on investment.

 

"You know there are going to be all kinds of issues that we are going to face in the field, but our Topcon equipment – hardware and software – will not be one of them.” - Garrett Spease, Land Surveyor, Affinis Corp Civil Engineering

Applications Across Industries

Precision Without Boundaries

Building Construction

Topcon solutions provide real-time data to keep projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring accurate layouts and efficient workflows.

Machine Control

Topcon machine control systems boost precision in grading, excavation, and planting, reducing errors and enhancing productivity.

Monitoring Infrastructure

Topcon tools monitor infrastructure, delivering precise data to ensure structural integrity, optimize performance, enhance safety, and extend durability.

Rail & Tunneling

Topcon technology ensures precision in alignment, excavation monitoring, and safety, improving efficiency in rail and tunneling projects.

Don't let outdated methods limit profitability. Discover how a Topcon robotic total station can streamline operations, empower your team, and deliver precision.

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