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Topcon PS-AS Robotic Total Stations

The Topcon PS-AS robotic total stations are specifically designed and configured for construction applications. The auto-tracking total station series combines the latest in tracking, motorized turning, angle accuracy and software technology. Site Prep talked to Scott Langbein, director of product marketing for Topcon Positoning Systems, to find out what makes the total station so unique.

Q: What's special about the PS'AS? A. The PS-AS is a special build of the PS
Series robotic instrument that contains dual communication methods for both machine control systems (LPS) and one-man prism pole rovers using LongLink, which is Topcon's exclusive interference-free method of communication. The standard PS Series communicates only with LongLink. This

means that with the PS-AS, it can be used

is capable of both spread spectrum radio

communication and LongLink.

one day as a machine control base unittracking and communicating the blade
position of a machine-and the next day, it can be used as a one-man survey system. There is no need to have dedicated instruments to address each of those applications. Looking at the rnstrument, you can't really tell the difference, but the antenna

Qr What are the features of the total station? A. Beyond the standard features such as angular accuracy and distance range

to a prism and fast tracking speed, the PS-AS has an important feature called
TSShield. Topcon builds into the instru-

ment a Telematics module (basically a cellphone for data) that communicates back to Topcon's TSShield cloud

service. Owners of PS-AS units can access a website of TSShield and see
on a map where that instrument was last

used, as well as diagnostic data, while also having the ability to enable or disable the instrument. lt's basically a theft
deterrent.
Some standard features include: . PowerTrac tracking of a prism design

. Rugged waterproof and dustproof . .

Powerful range and accuracy for point
reflectorless EDM Bright color display

Q: What are the benefits customers

can expect from the PS.AS? A.The biggest benefits of a PS-AS

are

accuracy with reliability, and the multi-use function of beng both a machine control

guidance system and a one-man rover robotic system. The biggest return on
investment comes from the fast setup and speed at which a contracior can walk,

run or ride around on a jobsite taking

measurements, and the fine accuracy that it can provde to a system like a motor-

grader, which is fine grading valuable

materials to an exact model.
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