Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Trimble
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Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station
This Quick Start Guide applies to the Trimble® SX12 Scanning Total Station. This instrument is intended to be used for surveying and scanning measurements.
IN THE CASE
Item Description
- SX12 Scanning Total Station
- Tribrach
- Allen key
- Instrument case
- Instrument case keys
- Rain cover
- Cleaning cloths
- Instrument test certificate and Declaration of conformity
- Quick Start Guide (this document)
- Regulatory Information Document
- Warranty activation card
- Extended warranty card
- Cable 2.5 m/8.2 ft Hirose 6P-PC to USB 2.0
Note – The lithium-ion battery is not provided with the SX12 Scanning
Total Station and must be ordered separately.
Note – For information regarding instrument accessories, please refer to
https://geospatial.trimble.com/Optical-Accessories
FEATURES
SPECIFICATION
Dimensions of the SX12 Scanning Total Station: Width 285 mm, Height 339 mm. Depth 208 mm.
Environmental conditions:
• Outdoor and Indoors use
• Altitude up to 5000m
• Overvoltage Category II
• Pollution degree II
For further technical specifications, please refer to the SX12 Scanning Total
Station data sheet available from www.trimble.com.
EXTERNAL POWER
Trimble provides an external power supply which can be connected to the 12 VDC
connector on the instrument.
Note – Use only power supply approved by Trimble with the SX12 Scanning
Total Station.
Ratings: Input 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, max 1.6 A, Output 12 VDC, min 4.75 A.
The External power supply must only be connected to a protective earthed
socket.
To disconnect the SX12 Scanning Total Station, remove the mains plug.
Use only cord set Trimble PN: 51695 or equivalent cord set.
Cord set with plug IEC320-C13 to IEC320-C14 Rating: 250 VAC, 10 A.
CAUTION – The optional power supply for the SX12 Scanning Total Station is intended for indoor use only, and shall not be exposed to moisture or liquids, and is approved for use up to an altitude of 2000 meters.
BATTERY
WARNING – Before charging or using the SX12 Scanning Total Station battery it is important that you read and understand the battery safety and environmental information. The battery safety and environmental information is available in the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station Regulatory Information Document.
Trimble recommends only using batteries that have Trimble PN: 99511-30.
Note – The lithium-ion battery is not provided with the SX12 Scanning
Total Station and must be ordered separately.
Note – Use only batteries approved by Trimble.
Note – The performance of the battery will be lower at temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F). The performance of a cold battery might not be enough to start
the instrument. For best battery performance, keep the battery at a
temperature as close to 20 °C (68 °F) as possible before it is put to use in
the instrument.
The SX12 Scanning Total Station battery has battery charge status indicator
LEDs. Push the button on the battery to check the battery charge status.
Charge battery
When the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is delivered, it is partially
charged. Before using the battery for the first time, charge it completely.
Use only Trimble battery charger (not included) approved by Trimble.
Refer to the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station user guide and the Battery
charger user guide for more information.
Connect internal battery
- Press the battery compartment lock downwards to unlock.
- Open the battery compartment.
- Slide the battery into the battery compartment.
- Close the battery compartment.
POWER ON/OFF INSTRUMENT
CAUTION – If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Trimble, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Power on the instrument with a short press on the On/Off key. To power off the instrument press and hold the On/Off key until the On/Off key LED starts to flash with a high frequency. The On/Off key LED will continue to flash with a high frequency until the instrument powers off.
On/Off key LED
OPERATION
The instrument is operated from a controller using field software such as theTrimble Access™ software. Connect the controller using a cable or wirelessly with LRR (Long Range Radio) or Wi-Fi radio.
Setup stability
When an instrument is set up it is important to consider the following:
- Set tripod legs wide apart to increase the stability of the setup.
- Tighten all the screws on the tripod and tribrach to prevent play.
- Use a tripod and tribrach of high quality. Trimble recommends the use of tripod heads made of steel.
Set up over a point
The instrument is equipped with a plummet camera that is used to position the
instrument over a point. The image from the plummet camera is displayed in the
controller software.
Measure the instrument height
There are two measurement marks on the side of the instrument. The true height
mark corresponds to the trunnion axis of the instrument. The bottom notch
height mark is 0.138 m (0.453 ft.) below the true height mark.
Measurement stability
Take into account that the instrument requires sufficient time to adjust to
the ambient temperature. The rule-of-thumb for a high-precision measurement
is:
- Celsius: Temperature difference in degrees Celsius (°C) x 2 = duration in minutes required for the instrument to adjust to the new ambient temperature.
- Farenheit: Temperature difference in degrees Farenheit (°F) = duration in minutes required for the instrument to adjust to the new ambient temperature.
Connect with long range radio
When LRR (Long Range Radio) is used to connect to the controller, the LRR must
be set in both the instrument and controller.
Connect with WiFi
When WiFi is used to connect to the controller, the instrument serial number
appears as a device in the controller with the serial number as ID. Select the
device to connect to the controller.
Connect with cable
When a cable is used to connect to the controller, It is automatically
selected as the primary communication. If the cable is disconnected, the
instrument will start to search for the controller using LRR or WiFi.
Note – Use only a communication cable approved by Trimble.
Security
To avoid unauthorized use of the instrument, you can activate a PIN code.
Operator calibrations
The operator can perform the following instrument calibrations:
- Autolock collimation
- Compensator calibration
Modes for SX12
*Mode set through field software.
For Trimble support, go to
www.trimble.com/support.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Like all precision instruments, the SX12 Scanning Total Station requires care and maintenance. To get the best results from the instrument:
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Do not subject the equipment to rough jolts or careless treatment.
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Keep the lenses and reflectors clean. Be very careful when cleaning the instrument, especially when removing sand or dust from lenses and reflectors. Never use coarse or dirty cloth or hard paper. Trimble recommends using anti-static lens paper, a cotton wad, or a lens brush.
Note – Never use strong detergents such as benzine or thinners on the instrument or the instrument case. -
Keep the instrument protected and in an upright position, preferably in the instrument case.
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Do not carry the instrument while the instrument is mounted on a tripod. Doing so can damage the tribrach screws.
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Carry the instrument by the handle.
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When you need extremely precise measurements, make sure that the instrument has adapted to the surrounding temperature. Significant variations in instrument temperature can affect precision.
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If the instrument is moved from (extreme) cold to warm temperature, leave the instrument in the closed instrument case for at least 15 minutes to avoid internal condensation. Then open and leave the instrument case open until all moisture has dried.
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If the instrument has been used in damp weather, take the instrument indoors and remove the instrument from the instrument case. Leave the instrument to dry naturally. If condensation forms on the lenses, allow the moisture to evaporate naturally. Leave the instrument case open until all moisture has dried.
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Always transport the instrument in a locked instrument case. For longer trips, transport the instrument in the instrument case and inside the original shipping container.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The original document is written in English. All documents in other languages
are translations from the original English document. For more information and
information in other languages, go to
www.trimble.com.
CAUTION – For laser safety and regulatory information, refer to the Regulatory Information Document delivered with the product.
For Trimble support, go to www.trimble.com/support.
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other countries. Access is a trademark of Trimble Inc. All other trademarks
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P/N 57115032-ENG, Revision D, October 2020.
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