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Nikon XS total station

FEATURES & BENEFITS

OVERVIEW

The Nikon XS mechanical total station is designed with a lightweight, compact build and simple setup, making survey work faster, easier, and more efficient. As a dependable land surveying total station and a practical alternative within the GPS total station workflow, it delivers seamless performance from field to office through its intuitive onboard software. Recognized as a best total station machine, the Nikon XS ensures you complete tasks accurately the first time—eliminating the need for repeat site visits.

Key features include:

• Hot swappable batteries that provide full-day operation
• Superior Nikon optics with Autofocus for sharp, bright visuals, even in low-light conditions
• Multiple accuracy options to match different surveying requirements
• PIN security to prevent unauthorized access
• 800m non-prism EDM for efficient distance measurement 

 

The Nikon XS total station is built for durability and ease of use. Its lightweight design reduces user fatigue, making it ideal for long hours in the field, while its rugged construction withstands demanding job site conditions. Known as a reliable Nikon total station and trusted Nikon XS total station, it delivers exceptional precision and consistency. Backed by Nikon’s quality assurance, it remains a top choice for professionals seeking survey equipment accuracy, construction surveying tools, and long-term performance across projects.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

ANGLE MEASUREMENT

• Range with specified prisms
– Good conditions1
– With reflector sheet 5 cm x 5 cm
(2 in x 2 in): 1.5 m to 300 m
(4.9 ft to 984 ft)
– With single prism 6.25 cm (2.5 in):
1.5 m to 5000 m (4.9 ft to 16404 ft)

• Measuring time4
– Prism mode
– Precise mode: 0.9s (initial 1.4s)
– Normal mode: 0.5s (initial 1.2s)
– Fast mode: 0.3s (initial 0.7s)
– Non-Prism mode
– Precise mode: 1.0s (initial 1.5s)
– Normal mode: 0.5s (initial 1.3s)
– Fast mode: 0.3s (initial 0.8s)
– Least count
– Precise mode: 0.1 mm (0.0003ft)
– Normal mode: 10mm (0.03ft)
– Fast mode: 10mm (0.03ft)

• Non-Prism mode

– KGC (18%)
– Good1
: 400m (1312ft)
– Normal2
: 300m (984ft)
– Difficult3
: 235m (770ft)
– KGC (90%)
– Good1
: 800 m (2625 ft)
– Normal2
: 500 m (1640 ft)
– Difficult3
: 250 m (820 ft)
• Accuracy in precise mode7
– Prism6
: ±(2+2 ppm × D) mm
– Non-Prism: ±(3+2 ppm x D) mm

• Accuracy – (Standard Deviation based on ISO 17123-3): 1“, 2“, 3“, 5“ • Reading system: Absolute encoder • Circle diameter: 62 mm (2.4 in) • Horizontal/Vertical angle: Diametrical / Single • Minimum increment (Degree, Gon): – Degree: 1“ (XS 1“: 0.1“); Gon: 0.1 mgon • Minimum increment (Degree, Gon) – 1” model: 0.1” (0.02 mgon) – 2”, 3”, 5” models: 1.0” (0.2 mgon)

POWER

• Internal Li–ion battery (x2) – Output voltage: 3.6V • Operating time – Distance/ angle measurement every 30s5a: 27 h – Continuous distance/angle measurement: 10 h • Charging time – Full charge: 6 h

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Autofocus: Yes
• Tangent Clamps: Yes
• Level vials
– Sensitivity of Circular level vial on tribrach:
10‘/2 mm
• Display face 1: back-lit, graphic LCD (128 x 64 pixels)
• Display face 2: back-lit, graphic LCD (128 x 64 pixels)
• Point memory: 50,000 points
• Internal Plummet: Optical or Class 2 Laser
– Optical Plummet:
– Magnification: 3x
– Field of view: 5°
– Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 183 mm x 169 mm x 318 mm
(7.2 in x 6.7 in x 12.5 in)
• Weight (approx.)
– Main unit: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)
– Battery: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
– Carrying case: 2.6kg(5.7lb)

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Operating temperature range:
–20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F)
• Storage temperature range:
–25 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F)
• Atmospheric correction
– Temperature range:
–40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F)
– Barometric pressure:
400 mmHg to 999 mmHg/533 hPa to 1,332 hPa/15.8 inHg
to 39.3 inHg
• Dust and water protection: IP66

CERTIFICATION

• Class B Part 15 FCC certification, CE Mark approval. RCM Mark. • IEC60825-1 am 2007, IEC60825-1 am 2014, FDA notice 50 • Prism/Non-Prism mode: Class 1 laser • Laser Plummet/Laser Pointer: Class 2 laser

TELESCOPE

TILT SENSOR

COMMUNICATIONS

• Tube length: 125 mm (4.9 in)
• Image: Erect
• Magnification: 30× (19x/38x with optional eyepieces)
• Effective diameter of objective: 45 mm (1.77in)
– EDM Diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in)
• Field of view: 1°25’
• Resolving power: 3“
• Minimum focusing distance: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)

• Type: Dual axis
• Method: Liquid-electric detection
• Compensation range: ±3‘

• Communication ports:
1 x serial (RS-232C), 1 x USB (host)
• Wireless Communications:
Integrated Bluetooth

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