The laser pointer

The S9 HP total station uses a red laser beam to measure and as a laser pointer. The S5, S7, and S9 total stations use a red laser only as a laser pointer.

The laser pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope. If the instrument is well adjusted, the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight. External influences such as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to the line of sight.

The S9 High Precision total station can be equipped with an optional Class 3R High Power Laser Pointer. This laser pointer is not coaxial with the telescope’s line of sight. For it’s location, see Instrument description.