(Click here for larger image)The Total Station S6 features a set of highly integrated servos and angle sensors can silently turn the instrument at more than 100 degrees per second for ultra-smooth control of precision pointing, Trimble says. The internal Lithium-ion smart battery provides six hours operating time and allows users to check how much power each battery holds. The multi-battery holder contains three batteries, eliminating the need to change or recharge batteries mid-job.
The system's detachable Trimble control unit (TCU) runs Windows CE 4.2 on a 400 MHz Intel PXA255 processor with 64 MB of RAM and 256 MB of internal non-volatile storage. The TCU's 3.9-inch QVGA touchscreen LCD is said to be daylight readable.
Thanks to its integrated Bluetooth, the TCU supports cable-free operation of the Total Station S6, according to Trimble. Data files can be sent or received in the field using a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. The TCU communicates over USB when it is attached to the S6's robotic holder, GPS holder or docking station, and optional CompactFlash cards or USB data storage devices can also be used to transfer data.
The S6 Total Station is expected to be available beginning February 2005.
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The system's detachable Trimble control unit (TCU) runs Windows CE 4.2 on a 400 MHz Intel PXA255 processor with 64 MB of RAM and 256 MB of internal non-volatile storage. The TCU's 3.9-inch QVGA touchscreen LCD is said to be daylight readable.
