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M A D E T O M E A S U R E

Great Performance, Affordable Price

Made to challenge: The new TPS300 Basic Series from Leica Geosystems

In today’s environment ofcontinuous change, compe-titiveness is what countsmost. If you want to stayahead of the competition,you have to boost produc-tivity. This applies not onlyto the way you work buteven more to the tools youuse. You want tools thatallow you to do more withless effort.

With this in mind, the challenge imposed on LeicaGeosystems’ design anddevelopment team wasclear: “Design a reliabletotal station which makespositioning tasks for construction sites easierand faster – at a moreattractive cost of ownershipto the user.”

That’s exactly what we did, and more: LeicaGeosystems’ new TPS300Basic Series surpasses all expectations. With latest-generation technology,superior ergonomics andquality to Leica Geosystemsstandards. It lets you workfaster, more accurately andmore economically. Let it be your “measure mate”.

This series offers:• A faster coaxial EDM• Friendlier on-board

applications• Large internal memory• Endless drive on the

tangent screws• An ergonomic trigger• Dual-axis compensation• A laser plummet• An optional reflectorless

measuring mode• And much more ...

Check it out for yourself:with its extensive line-up offeatures and options, thenew TPS300 Basic Serieswill help you be more com-petitive. The TPS300 is the better and smarterinstrument for constructionapplications! Can youafford not to invest in one?

Reflectorless measurementswith a visible pointer!

The advantages are obvious

Significant time savingsand more convenience arenot the only benefits of reflectorless measurements.Leica Geosystems’ reflector-less EDM allows you tomeasure to difficult targets:corners of buildings,

elevated objects that areinaccessible even with along prism pole, complexprofiles requiring manypoints to be measured and also points to which you have no legal physicalaccess, etc. The reflector-less mode makes measuringa rubble dump just as muchfun as surveying the facadeof a high-rise building or the interior of a building.

New opportunities

Take on new challenges with the Leica Geosystemsreflectorless technology.Simplify post-processing for“as-built” building surveys.Get the correct data for pre-fabricated components inrefurbishment and installa-tion projects. Improve yourquotation time for interiordecoration jobs. The scopeof applications for LeicaGeosystems’ reflectorlesstotal station is limited only by your imagination.You won’t run out of options with the TPS300’s TCR models – the better and smarter instruments

for construction and building applications!

The TCR models in the TPS300 BasicSeries let you takemeasurements with or without areflector. LeicaGeosystems’

innovative coaxial reflec-torless technology uses abeam with a very smallspot size – 12 mm at 50 mto be exact. The integrateddual-mode infrared andvisible red EDM technologyallows you to quicklyswitch between the modeswith one keystroke. Youdecide how you want towork. The TCR does the jobyour way.

Get results the easy way

Steer the laser spot or aimthe telescope cross-hairsat your target and triggerthe measurement. Getimmediate results for thetargets to an accuracy of3 mm + 2 ppm. No offsetsor corrections for thosehard to reach points!No prisms or specialreflectors to manage.Just point and shoot.

While waiting for your assistant to get to the nextpoint, change to the reflec-torless mode to pick upadditional points. You cancollect more information ina shorter time.

This flexibility saves timewhich – on the bottom line– translates into potentialfor higher earnings!

The flyweight

The TPS300, even whenfully configured, has a com-pact size and lightweightcompared with total stati-ons in its class. It is cer-tainly easy to handle andtransport.

A common-sense energyconcept

TPS300 instruments run onordinary camcorder batte-ries. These rechargeablebatteries are commerciallyavailable and less expen-sive than custom batteries.

Two NiMH camcorder batteries with an extendedtemperature range (-20°C to+50°C) are delivered witheach instrument. So youwould not have power pro-blems on a typical workday(for those 18-hour days, werecommend a quick chargeunit which you can connectto the cigarette lightersocket in your car.)

Tops in ergonomics

The more features a totalstation has, the greater theimportance of operatingconvenience. That’s whythe TPS300 is equippedwith an intuitive keyboardwith predefined keys thathave a consistent meaningin every menu. Cursor keysmake it easy to navigate on the display. That’s abenefit particularly appre-ciated by users who don’twork with the TPS300 everyday.

The learning curve for theTPS300 will certainly beshort. On-screen promptswill guide you.

More than just a willinghelper

The job management fea-ture of the TPS300 allowsyou to survey or load up toeight assignments. Beforeyou start your work, theTPS300 will prompt you todefine your job, set the sta-tion and orientation. Thatprevents errors and avoidsthe expensive repetition ofmeasurements or entirejobs.

300 meters in 0.3 seconds

The electronic distance mea-surement (EDM) featureworks coaxially and withunprecedented speed –in the tracking mode only0.3 seconds. A faster EDMalso speeds up the time toyour target in setting out.Speed is everything in atotal station. Even if youdon’t need to work fast,don’t let slow EDM controlyour pace of work.

Indexing? Forget it!

The absolute, continuousangular measurementmethod employed by theTPS300 eliminates the needfor indexing after power-up.And even following a shut-down, the instrument willnot lose its orientation.

This is because the LeicaGeosystems angle encoderdetermines the angle basedon the position of the sen-sor. This gives you the bestin operational readiness. Itis a long Leica Geosystemstradition.

The lightest total station

Energy concept

Tops in ergonomics

300 meters in 0.3 seconds

Discover the TPS300 Basic: It’s absolutely amazing!

Dual-axis compensation

The integrated dual-axiscompensation of the TPS300automatically handles thefine leveling and angle cor-rection for the vertical andhorizontal axes. This impro-ves the accuracy of yourmeasurements.

Ample memory capacity

The affordability of theTPS300 does not mean youhave to accept a tradeoff interms of memory: it has thecapacity to store 4000 datarecords. That’s plenty tostore coordinates for set-ting out or to save measure-ments.

Biggest screen in class

The TPS300 features thebiggest screen in its class:it displays eight rows of 24 characters. Therefore itoffers a clearer picture withall relevant information ina single display. There’s noneed to switch displays forfrequently required infor-mation.

Only shorthand is faster

The TPS300’s unique alpha-numeric entry mode consid-erably simplifies your workbecause you can set anycharacter faster – faster, infact, than with any otherinstrument in this class –unless you know short-hand …

Adaptability that makes adifference

All TPS300 models have avery flexible data outputsystem which lets youupload format templates tothe instrument so that youcan download data in a sel-ected format that is mostconvenient for post-proces-sing in your office.

No communication problems

The fast serial (RS232) portof the TPS300 supports theGSI (GEO Serial Interface)commands. Therefore it isdownward-compatible tomany peripheral deviceswhich communicate underthe GSI protocol. In addi-tion, the TPS300 also sup-ports a number of non-Leica Geosystems interfacecommands.

On-board utilities

The TPS300 models comeconfigured with many use-ful functions and programs.The USER or FNC key letsyou activate a function atany time. You can assignone of the available func-tions to the USER key. REM(Remote elevation meas-urement) and REC areexamples of functionswhile programs are settingout, tie distance, surveying,free station computing andarea computing.

Software for everything

All TPS300 models are compatible with Leica Geosystems’ Open SurveyWorld (OSW) platform. Inother words, all data interchange functions are transacted with Leica Geosystems’ new “LEICASurveyOffice” softwarepackage.

Your investment is protected

TPS300 can be configuredwith the latest softwaretomorrow and beyond. TheTPS300 Basic platform iswhere technology makessense.

...To top it all off: Leica quality

Granted, the TPS300 is no-ticeably less expensive thancomparable competitiveproducts. However thisdoes not compromise

Leica Geosystems’ legend-ary quality standards: If it’s signed Leica Geo-systems, Leica Geosystemsstands behind it. Moreover,each and every TPS300 issubjected to a series ofstringent tests before it isshipped, so all instrumentseasily fulfill the applicablerequirements for field use,including compliance withIP54 protection according to IEC 529.

Electronic levelling

Biggest Screen in class

Only shorthand is faster

Specifications

Technical data TC/TCR 302 TC/TCR 303 TC/TCR 305 TC/TCR 307

Telescope

Magnification 30x

Field of View 1° 30’ (26m at 1km)

Reticle Illumination Bright / Dim Selectable

Angle Measurement

Method Absolute, Diametrical Absolute Absolute Absolute

Display least count 1“(0.1mgon) 1“(0.5mgon) 1“(0.5mgon) 1“(0.5mgon)

Accuracy (DIN 18723, ISO 12857) 2“(0.6mgon) 3“(1mgon) 5“(1.5mgon) 7“(2mgon)

Compensator

System Integrated electronic dual axis, Liquid

Working Range ± 4’

Setting Accuracy 0.5“ 1“ 1.5“ 2“

Distance Measurement

Infrared (IR) Coaxial

Range1) to 1 Leica GPR1 prism 3000m 3000m 3000m 2500m

Range1) to 1 Leica GMP102 prism 1200m

Range1) to Retro Tape (60mm x 60mm) 250m

Accuracy (Fine/Rapid/Tracking) 2mm + 2ppm / 5mm + 2ppm / 5mm + 2ppm

Measuring Time (Fine/Rapid/Tracking) < 1s / < 0.5s / < 0.3s

Visible Laser2) (RL) Coaxial

Range1) to suitable surface without reflector 80m

(Short mode) – White side of grey card

Range1) to Leica GPR1 prism (Long mode) 5000m

Accuracy (Short/Long/Tracking) 3mm + 2ppm / 5mm + 2ppm / 5mm + 2ppm

Measuring Time (Short/Long/Tracking) 3s + 1s / 10m (>30m) / 2.5s / 1s + 0.3s / 10m (>30m)

Spot size at 50m 12mm elliptical

Laser Class 2/II

System

Data storage: Internal memory 4000 data records

Data storage: External Connect to external data recorder via Interface port

Serial Interface RS232

Data exchange GSI / IDEX / Definable Formats

On-board Programs Surveying / Set Out / Tie Distance / Area / Free Station

Built-in Functions REM / REC / IR-RL Switch / Delete Last Record

Display LCD 8 lines x 24 characters / 40mm x 65mm with built-in illumination

Keyboard 12 keys (Alphanumeric input) optional 2nd keyboard

Laser Plummet

Type Laser Pointer with adjustable intensity

Accuracy ± 0.8mm at 1.5m

Operation Environment

Operation temperature –20°C to 50°C

Protection to IEC529 (Dust and water) IP54

Humidity 95% RH, non condensing

Storage temperature –40°C to 70°C

Dimensions and Weights

Gross dimensions (L x W x H) 151mm x 203mm x 316mm

Weight (instrument only) 4.5kg 4.2kg 4.2kg 4.2kg

Power Supplies

Battery (Standard) NiMH / Standard Camcorder

Voltage/Capacity 6V / 1800mAH (GEB111)

Continuous use – angle mode >4 hours

No. of measurements with distance >1000

Recharging time 1 hour

Optional power supplies (Adapter required) NiMH 6V / 3.6Ah (GEB121) / 6x LR6 AA 1.5V Alkaline cells

1) Average atmospheric conditions; slight haze or some clouds, slight heat shimmer 2) Only valid for TCR models

The laser plummet

It’s faster to set up theinstrument with a laserplummet. The intensity ofthe laser spot may be adjusted to the best view, in the prevailing light conditions.

The endless drive

Concentrate on getting tothe target. The endlessdrive on the tangent screwgives you enough drivingspace all the time. Withoutthe clamps, there is oneless item to worry about.

The trigger

Keep your eye on the targetand activate the measure-ment. The trigger is conven-iently located at the hori-zontal drive. You will be100% sure that you havemeasured to your target.

The EDM feature

Results are obtained in splitseconds. Reflective tapesmay be used as targets.External optics are not re-quired for short distances.In the TCR models, you canmeasure without reflectors.

Outstanding features

Making the Difference

The features in the TPS300Basic Series are designedto enhance effectiveness atwork. The process of set-ting up will be easier andfaster with the laser plum-met and dual-axis compen-sation. You can set-up evenwhen the light conditionsare dim.

The default Measure andRecord application allowsyou to take measurementsimmediately following set-up.

With the large internalmemory and on-boardapplications, you workconfidently. On-screenprompts are available.

The super-fast EDM, end-less drives and the conveni-ent trigger help you tostake or measure positionsefficiently.

Easy and flexible datatransfers for output makethe dataflow from office tofield and vice versa a pleas-ant experience. Simply abetter instrument for yourneeds.

Adjusted to requirements

The best solution to everytask in surveying. The technological lead of Leica Geosystems in thedevelopment and production of survey instruments and systems in the fields of GPS satellitesurveying, digital image processing and informationscience is recognized all over the world. LeicaGeosystems is demons-trating its competence in countless practical assignments, every day and everywhere, with the following products:

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EGL:LED class 1 in accordance with IEC 825-1 and EN 60825-1

Distancer (infrared):Laser class 1 in accordancewith IEC 825-1 and EN 60825-1Laser class I in accordancewith FDA 21CFR Ch. I §1040

Distancer (visible laser) andlaser plummet:Laser class 2 in accordancewith IEC 825-1 and EN 60825-1Laser class II in accordance withFDA 21CFR Ch. I §1040

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