- How
much of a problem is theft?
- Do
they still cost over $50,000?
- How
dependable is the equipment?
- How
accurate is the Trible 5600?
- How
versatile is the Trimble 5600?
- How
easy is the Trimble 5600 to operate?
- What
types of targets can be used?
- Will
it help my productivity/profitability?
- Can
you integrate GPS?
- I've
heard they only work well at short range. Is
this true?
How
much of a problem is theft?
Theft is not near as much of
a problem as once thought. In fact,
none of AGA's customers have had an instrument stolen in the field.
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Do
they still cost over $50,000?
No.
You can actually obtain one for less than $30,000, depending
on the configuration.
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How
dependable is the equipment?
Since 1947, Geodimeter/Trimble have lead the field in surveying equipment.
The first servo-driven surveying instruments were introduced
in 1986, and then in 1987 - one of the first surveying systems
that could automatically follow it's target. Therefore, there
is no doubt the systems are based on well-proven technology. The Trimble
5600 and the Geodimeter 600 are the most commonly used Robotic systems in
the world.
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How
accurate is the Trimble 5600?
The Trimble Robotic System has a patented search system,
so you can be 100% sure the instrument will lock onto the target. The instrument only accepts the coded signal emitted as a "target"
by the IR diode on the Remote Measurement Target (RMT). The built-in
intelligence of the servo motors allow the instrument to immediately
switch from searching, to following, to surveying, or a combination
of searching and surveying. The specification for the tracks
is approximately .6" of average Independent testing shows
we actually have .3" accuracy with controlled conditions.
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How
versatile is the Trimble 5600?
Trimble Robotic covers all of the applications one would
normally perform with a traditional total station. Thanks to the new
Trimble ACU (control unit), you can easily
switch to GPS/RTK surveying within a few seconds with no re-calculations.
The system is made up of interchangeable modules allowing you
to gradually upgrade to better productivity and efficiency when
needed.
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How
easy is the Trimble 5600 to operate?
Of course, everyone claims that their system is easy to operate.
Only after you have surveyed with a Trimble Robotic will you
appreciate its logical and simplistic superiority. Training courses
are also available to save you time when incorporating new employees.
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What
types of targets can be used?
Any type for conventional surveying.
Trimble System 5600 comes with a wide variety of active targets
for more reliable Autolock and Robotic Surveying.
- RMT 606 - 360° prizm - 1500 ft.
range
- RMT Standard/Tiltable - 1000 ft. range
- RMT/TS with Vertical Sensor - 2000
ft. range
- RMT Super Long Range - 1 mile Robotic
Range!
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Will
it help my productivity?
Few believe us when we tell them the
Trimble Robotic Total Station can double their productivity/profitability until they
have tried it themselves.
- A transition from surveying with a mechanical total station
to a servo-driven Trimble 5600 can increase your productivity/profitability
by 30%
- If you upgrade to Autolock, you can increase your
productivity/profitability by 50%.
- If you upgrade to Robotic, you can increase your
productivity/profitability by 80%.
These are average calculations. In some applications production/profit
increases of considerably more than 100% have been achieved by
using Robotic surveying.
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Can
you integrate GPS?
Yes.
There are three ways to integrate.
- With
the new Trimble ACU there is no need for re-calculation.
- The
Trimble TSCe Data Collector supports both TDS and
Trimble Survey Controller software. Either
of which can be used with both Total Station and
GPS/RTK systems.
- The
Trimble TSC1 Data Collector can be used with GPS/RTK
and total stations.
With our Trimble ACU, you can quickly
switch between Robotic surveying with a total station and RTK
surveying with GPS. There is no need for re-calculation. You need only move the control unit from one system to the other
and continue your survey field application.
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I've
heard they only work well at short range. Is
this true?
No. We can work at ranges from 6.8 ft. to approximately
one mile. Our competitors have problems at short range (under
50 ft.).
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