Sokkia electronic total station: specifications, model comparison and reviews

Japanese firm Sokkia is engaged in the production of total stations - reliable and convenient devices, which are characterized by high speed and accuracy of measurements. The equipment of this brand is equipped with laser reflector-free range finders, allowing measurements even in the presence of interference.

Model line Sokkia SET

Total stations Sokkia SET - a line of some of the best geodetic instruments, produced since the 1980s. Its production was stopped several years ago, but despite this, many surveyors continue to use these models. The production of electronic total stations Sokkia SET lasted for ten years. At this time, all the control and geodetic work on the construction sites of many countries were made by these devices.

Russian surveyors universally began to use the total stations Sokkia SET. In the secondary equipment markets, the SET series continues to enjoy considerable popularity.

Sokkia CX Series

Takymeters Sokkia CX became a new line of the company, in the creation of which developers have combined all the best features of previous models and added them with innovative technologies. Measurements of high accuracy are performed by the range finder at a distance of up to 500 meters without the use of a reflector. The measurement data can be transmitted using a memory card, which is very convenient and efficient. Standard equipment includes a powerful battery. The model range includes total stations with different angular accuracy and high resistance to low temperatures.

Features of CX and FX models

The functional range of new models of Sokkia CX and FX total stations includes the following features:

• Touch-sensitive color display.
• Transferring information using a memory card.
• High level of protection - IP66 - from moisture and dust.
• The basic configuration includes a laser target designator.
• Laser rangefinder of high power. In the reflectorless mode, measurements are carried out at a distance of up to 500 m.
• High-capacity battery.
• System of protection against thieves.

High quality parts and assembly of electronic total stations Sokkia is guaranteed by Japanese production. All equipment is certified and checked by accredited organizations.

Sokkia CX 106

The total station Sokkia CX 106 is a unique model developed in full compliance with all international standards and corresponding to the highest requirements for geodetic work. The CX series is a continuation of the previous model line of equipment - total stations SET 650RX and SET 630RK3. These devices have proven themselves among professional geodesists, gaining confidence due to the speed and high accuracy of measurements and power rangefinder.

The new model of the Sokkia total station uses RED-tech technology, which made it possible to increase the speed of measurements and the power of the device:

• Distances are measured in less than 1 second.
• Without the use of a reflector, measurements are taken at a distance of 30 cm to 500 m.
• The ability to measure distances through obstacles and small objects in size.
• Carries out high-precision measurements.

The RED-tech technology used in the total station allows not only to increase the accuracy of the measurements, but also significantly expand the scope of the instrument. Such a technological solution made it possible to carry out measurements of hard-to-reach objects (wires, corners of buildings, manholes) through a grid of fences and foliage of trees.

Management and functions

The settings and switching between the operating modes of the total station are carried out with the help of hot keys. On the side of the device is another key, through which all measurements are taken. This arrangement of the button allows measurements to be taken without detaching the view from the object.

The tool menu has not undergone any changes in comparison with previous models. This immutability is an undoubted advantage: surveyors do not have to be retrained when switching from old models of total stations (RX and SET) to the updated series of CX devices.

Features

Japanese total stations Sokkia for many years occupy a leading position in the markets of geodetic equipment around the world. Such popularity is due to the unique characteristics inherent in these tools:

• A high level of protection - IP66 - guarantees protection of the CX 106 from moisture, dust and maintainability of the device under adverse operating conditions.
• Low power consumption. The instrument is equipped with a Li-Ion rechargeable battery of increased capacity, so that in the distance measurement mode every 30 seconds the device can be operated for 36 hours.
• The maximum distance at which measurements can be made without a reflector is 500 meters.
• All measurements are made with high accuracy.
• The measurements are taken in less than one second.
• Objects of small size and various obstacles do not interfere with the total station to measure the distance.
• The device is equipped with a two-axis compensator with a working range of ± 6 '.
• On the side panel there is a button for measuring.
• The setting mode is opened by using the shortcut keys.
• One key switches between prism, film and no reflector modes.
• The keyboard, display and mesh of threads are highlighted.
• The ability to install an external memory card and the device's own memory for 10 thousand points.
• An additional option of the total station is a laser plummet.
• Ability to configure the keyboard.
• An additional list of codes.
• The device supports a variety of formats.
• Coordinates from AutoCAD can be loaded both into the device itself and from it.
• Preservation of serviceability in operation in conditions of low ambient temperature.
• High quality parts and assembly.

Sokkia CX 105

The unique technical total station Sokkia CX 105 was developed by the company's engineers as a logical replacement of the outdated models of the SET 530 series RK3 and SET 550RX. The novelty was created in full compliance with all requirements for geodetic work, and in accordance with accepted international standards. The equipment excellently proved itself on construction sites, showing perfect precision and accuracy of measurements and high speed of operation.

Features of the model

The new model CX 105, equipped with the RED-tech system, has the following advantages:

• High speed of measurement - less than one second.
• The distance at which measurements are taken without using a reflector is from 30 cm to 500 m.
• Small objects and various obstacles do not interfere with measurements using a total station.
• Distances are measured with high accuracy.

The field of application of the Japanese total station is significantly expanded due to the introduction of innovative technology RED-tech. Various obstacles that may arise in the way of the device - tree foliage, building elements, fence - do not interfere with all measurements and calculations. Change the instrument settings and switch between modes by means of hot keys. All measuring operations carried out with the total station CX 105 can be performed by the surveyor without detachment from the object, since the control key in the new model has been transferred to the side panel.

The settings and parameters menu has not changed, but has remained in its original form.

Sokkia 630R

A series of total stations Sokkia SET 630R is equipped with an updated version of the digital range finder, with which you can measure distances up to 150 m without the use of a reflector. The diameter of the visible laser beam is very small, making it possible to perform measurements through small objects and other obstacles. The modes are switched by pressing one key. The Sokkia 630R Total Station uses a Li-Ion battery. The device is controlled by 15 buttons. The 37-key wireless keyboard allows you to extend the instrument settings and make it easier to control.

The updated model of the 630R total station can be operated in low-temperature conditions, maintaining efficiency at -30 ° C.

Comparison of models and reviews

The line of electronic total stations Sokkia CX and FX was released as a replacement for the previous SET series. The new model line is equipped with a large number of functions, which were missing in the SET devices.

In the CX and FX series, reflector-free rangefinders were first used, which allowed to increase the distance to 500 meters. A huge advantage that SET did not have was the introduction of remote control technology and access to the total station for data transfer to remote servers.

Sokkia products are popular among surveyors of all countries. Users note the reliability of devices and the high accuracy of the measurements. Reviews about this product are only positive.