TRIMBLE 5600 DR

TOTAL STATION SERIES

DATA SHEET
INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH SERVO, AUTOLOCK,

Upgrade to Robotic and the productivity increase is 80%

AND ROBOTIC OPTIONS

Servo gives you a 30% productivity increase

Robotic operation offers the same advantages as Autolockin

addition, it allows you to move efficiency during stakeout and/or work

The Trimble 5600 series is equipped with 4-speed servo operation that

with one less person. Robotic measuring offers more than increased

gives variable speed, faster, smoother and more accurate aiming. Servo

productivity and reduced personnel costs. It also gives higher quality

combined with DR provides a platform for measurement automation

measurements as all the control initiation and registration takes place

and for further upgrade to increased productivity.

at the measuring point, where any errors or discrepancies are quickly

identified.

Upgrade to Autolock and the productivity increase is 50%

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROBOTIC SURVEYING

Range
Robotic* . . . . . . . . . Up to 1,200 m (3,937 ft) depending on type of RMT
Autolock* . . . . . . . Up to 2,200 m (7,218 ft) depending on type of RMT
Shortest search distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.5 ft)
Tracker pointing precision at
200 m (656 ft) (standard deviation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <2 mm (0.007 ft)
Angle reading (least count)
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)

Measuring time DR Standard, DR 200+, and DR 300+

Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 s per measurement.
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements).
Search time (typical)** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 s
Search area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 degrees (400 gon) or defined
horizontal & vertical search window

Autolock technology enables semi-robotic operation, with measuring

Combine Robotic with Direct Reflex and increase productivity even more

and recording taking place at the total station. The Trimble 5600 seeks

By combining the two methods you have the ultimate one-person

out the target (Active Remote Measuring Target), locks to it and tracks

operating system. It will also mean increased flexibility to tackle new

most productive measuring methods available

Trimble 5600 series allows you to measure

it during movement between points.

applications and measure points that were previously difficult or

for every measuring situation.

up to 600 m (1,968 ft) to a 90% reflective

are measured from behind the instrument. Then simply move over to

just to mention a few featuresare possible with the Trimble 5600

Robotic mode and measure the rest of the points. This saves a lot of

upgraded to Autolock. No fine adjustment needed, no focusing, no

time and increases crew productivity.

problems working in the dark (the instrument will locate and track
the target in any situation), and no work-related strain injuries or

TRULY INTEGRATED SURVEYING

fatigue will be incurred from constant turning and pointing of the

There are situations where measuring with GPS is more productive or

total station. In most cases the Autolock feature makes it possible

practical than using a conventional total station, and vice versa.

to stake out or gather survey data as fast as the rodman can move.
Unique active targets guarantee that the right target is located 100%

Trimble IS Integrated Surveying solutions offer you the best of both

of the time.

worlds. Simply move the ACU or TSCe controller from one system to the
other, in a matter of seconds you can continue with your survey. The
software environment is identical and the data flow seamless.

OVERVIEW OF UPGRADES AND OPTIONS

2

Standard side cover

12 DR 200+

Radio side cover

13 DR 300+

Internal battery

14 Accuracy 1 0.3 mgon

Tracklight

Tracker

ACU controller

Geodimeter Control

Accuracy 2 0.5 mgon

Accuracy 3 1.0 mgon

15 Panel attachment
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7

Elta / Open System

TSCe Controller

10 Field software
11 DR Standard
11a High-precision DR

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16 Card memory

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KEY FEATURES

** Dependent on selected search window.

Three Direct Reflex options available

11a
High-precision
DR Std

18 RMT Long Range

19 RMT/TS

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Trimble 5600 DR Standard

Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laserdiode 660 nm
Laser class 1 in Prism mode
Laser class 2 Direct Reflex
Laser pointer coaxial (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laser class 2
Beam divergence DR-mode
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 mrad (2 cm/50 m) (0.066 ft/164 ft)
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 mrad (4 cm/50 m) (0.13 ft/164 ft)
Beam divergence Prism mode
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 mrad (14 cm/100 m (0.46 ft/328 ft)
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 mrad (20 cm/100 m (0.65 ft/328 ft)
General
Atmospheric correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 to 195 ppm continuously
Leveling
Circular level in tribrach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8'/2 mm (8'/0.007 ft)
Electronic 2-axis level in the
LC-display with a resolution of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6" (2 mgon)
Clamps and slow motions . . . . . . . . . .Servo-drive. Endless fine adjustment
Centering
Centering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimble 3-pin
Optical plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical plummet in tribrach
Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4x
Shortest focusing distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity

Telescope
Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26x (30x Optional)
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 mm (1.57 in)
Field of view at 100 m (328 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Shortest focusing distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7 m (5.58 ft) to infinity
Illuminated crosshair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable (15 steps)
Tracklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional (Servo only)
Standard (Autolock and Robotic)
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 C to +50 C (5 F to +122 F)
Power Supply
Internal battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable NiMH battery 12 V, 1.8 Ah
Operating time approx. 3 h (Servo only)
External battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External rechargable NiMH batteries
12 V, 3.811.4 Ah
Operating time approx. 11 h Autolock,
9 h Robotic (11.4 Ah)
Weight
Instrument with ACU controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kg (14.7 lb)
Instrument with Geodimeter Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 kg (14.1 lb)
Tribrach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Internal battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Instrument for Robotic surveying
(incl. Tracker, and built in radio). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
Trunnion axis height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 mm (8.1 in)

The Trimble 5600 Direct Reflex (DR) Total

DR 200+

Station series gives you access to the best and

The long-range DR 200+ option for the

Kodak Gray Card and 200 m (656 ft) to an 18%

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Upgradable to Autolock and

robotic surveying
Four-speed servo

reflective Kodak Gray Card. Thats 3.3 times

measurement applications. Objects that

further than standard reflectorless total

were previously difficult or impossible to be

stations. And the range using a single prism

measured can now be measured as easily as

is 5,500 m (18,040 ft) with an accuracy of

those measured with a prism. Visible property

(3 mm +3 ppm).

boundaries and corners can be measured

without gaining land access. Overhead cables,

DR 300+

tunnels, bridges, quarry faces, stockpiles,

The DR 300+* EDM provides superior long-

buildings, and elevations can all be measured

range measurement capabilitymeasuring

quickly and easily as well as safely in active or

300 m (984 ft) to an 18% reflective Kodak

Gray Card. The range using a single prism

Active search system

live traffic.

Seamless data flow

THREE DR MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE

DR Standard

Choice of user interfaces

The DR Standard option on the Trimble 5600

An optional Laser Pointer is available for both

series allows you to measure up to 70 m

the DR 200+ and the DR 300+ options.

Platform for automation

and 50 m (164 ft) to a 18% reflective Kodak

The long-range DR options (DR 200+ and

Gray Card. The range using a single prism is

DR 300+) use the time-of-flight

is 5,500 m (18,040 ft) with an accuracy of

(3 mm +3 ppm).

(230 ft) to a 90% reflective Kodak Gray Card

5,000 m (16,400 ft) with an accuracy of

measurement technique that is based on

(2 mm + 2 ppm). For high-accuracy work

the pulse measurement principle. The Trimble

the high-precision DR Standard EDM provides

5600 instrument measures the time for a very

measurement accuracy of (1 mm + 1 ppm).

short transmitted pulse to travel to the target

and back.

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Geodimeter and Tracklight are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States Patent and
Trademark Office and other countries. IS Integrated Surveying, Trimble Survey Controller and TSCe are trademarks of
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a distinct visible coaxial laser spot, for

Furthermore, the DR 200+ and DR 300+

accurate pointing. The laser pointer is

options use a unique patented method

eye safe, even when observed through the

of taking the average of many pulses and

telescope. The DR Standard EDM is based on

determining the shape of the pulse before

the phase shift method: an optical transmitter

the transmit time is calculated. In this way the

transmits a modulated light beam to the

influence of noise can be reduced to a large

target. The optical receiver receives the

extent and both range and accuracy can be

returning light that is reflected from the

increased considerably.

target. The DR Standard measures the phase

21 External radio

NORTH AMERICA
Trimble Geomatics
and Engineering Division
5475 Kellenburger Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 USA
800-538-7800 (Toll Free)
+1-937-245-5154 Phone
+1-937-233-9441 Fax

22 Holder for Control unit

and external radio

Standard EDM

High-precision DR Standard
EDM available, accurate to
(1 mm + 1 ppm)

DR capability opens up a new world of

The DR Standard option incorporates

20 Telescopic range pole

12
DR 200+
13
DR 300+

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Trimble 5600 DR 200+ and DR 300+
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulsed laserdiode 870 nm
Laser class 1
Laser pointer eccentric (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laser class 2
Beam divergence
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 mrad (4 cm/100 m) (0.13 ft/328 ft)
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.8 mrad (8 cm/100 m) (0.26 ft/328 ft)

17 RMT Mini

14
11
DR Std

Control Unit
9

Accuracy 5 1.5 mgon

Unit, alphanumeric

Standard clear: No haze, overcast or moderate sunlight with very light heat shimmer.
Range and accuracy are dependent on atmospheric conditions and background radiation.

impossible to measure. Imagine that all vertical objects within range

Automatic sets of angle measurements and robotic lite operation

23 Large tiltable reflector

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+49-6142-2100-0 Phone
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difference between the transmitted and

The range and accuracy specification make the

received signal and calculates the distance.

DR 200+ option ideal for every day outdoor

The high precision measurements, the distinct

when you need extra range.

surveying tasks, and the DR 300+ ideal for

laser spot and the narrow beam of the
DR Standard make it an ideal tool for all types
of interior measurements and short-range
precision engineering tasks.

TRIMBLE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION PARTNER

www.trimble.com

The DR 300+ EDM is only available for the Trimble 5601, 5602,
and 5603 Total Stations.

TRIMBLE 5600 DR STANDARD TOTAL STATION SERIES

TRIMBLE 5600 DR 200+ TOTAL STATION SERIES

TRIMBLE 5600 DR 300+ TOTAL STATION SERIES

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Angle measurement
Accuracy (Standard deviation based on DIN 18723)
5601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.3 mgon)
5602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
5603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3" (1.0 mgon)
5605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5" (1.5 mgon)

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Angle measurement
Accuracy (Standard deviation based on DIN 18723)
5601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.3 mgon)
5602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
5603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3" (1.0 mgon)
5605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5" (1.5 mgon)

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Angle measurement
Accuracy (Standard deviation based on DIN 18723)
5601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.3 mgon)
5602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
5603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3" (1.0 mgon)

Angle reading (least count)

Horizontal & vertical
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar)
5601
Horizontal angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1" (0.01 mgon)
Vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
56025605
Horizontal & vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Automatic level compensator . . . Dual-axis compensator 6" (100 mgon)
Distance measurement
Accuracy (standard deviation)
Prism, high-precision DR Standard EDM*
Standard measurement . . . . . . .(2 mm + 2 ppm) (0.007 ft + 2 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5 mm + 2 ppm) (0.016 ft + 2 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) .(1 mm + 1 ppm) (0.003 ft + 1 ppm)
Prism, DR standard EDM
Standard measurement . . . . . . .(2 mm + 2 ppm) (0.007 ft + 2 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5 mm + 2 ppm) (0.016 ft + 2 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) .(2 mm + 2 ppm) (0.007 ft + 2 ppm)
Reflective foil
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5 mm + 2 ppm) (0.016 ft + 2 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Direct Reflex mode
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5 mm + 2 ppm) (0.016 ft + 2 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 2 ppm) (0.032 ft + 2 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 2 ppm) (0.01 ft + 2 ppm)
Shortest possible range
To prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Direct Reflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Reflective foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 m (8.2 ft)

Measuring time
Prism mode
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)
Direct Reflex mode
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 s up to 30 m (98.4 ft)
+1 s/10 m (32.8 ft)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 s up to 30 m (98.4 ft)
+1 s/10 m (32.8 ft)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.8 s up to 30 m (98.4 ft)
+1 s/10 m (32.8 ft)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)
Range (under standard clear conditions**)
Range using prism
1 prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,000 m (9,840 ft)
1 prism Long Range mode
(for measurements >1000 m only). . . . . . . . . . . .5,000 m (16,400 ft)
3 prisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000 m (16,400 ft)
3 prisms Long Range mode
(for measurements >1000 m only). . . . . . . . . . . .7,500 m (24,600 ft)
Range using reflective foil
Reflective foil 20 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 m (328 ft)
Reflective foil 20 mm
Long Range mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 m (656 ft)
Reflective foil 60 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 m (820 ft)
Reflective foil 60 mm
Long Range mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 m (2,625 ft)
Range Direct Reflex measurement (typically)
Kodak Gray Card
(18% reflective)*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 m (164 ft)
Kodak Gray Card
(90% reflective)*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 m (230 ft)
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4050 m (131164 ft)
Wood construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4060 m (131197 ft)
Metal construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4060 m (131197 ft)
Light rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4050 m (131164 ft)
Dark rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3040 m (98131 ft)

Measuring time
Prism mode
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)

Angle reading (least count)

Horizontal & vertical
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar)
5601
Horizontal angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1" (0.01 mgon)
Vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
56025605
Horizontal & vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Automatic level compensator . .Dual-axis compensator 6' (100 mgon)

Direct Reflex mode

Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)
Range (under standard clear conditions*)
Range using prism
1 prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 m (8,200 ft)
1 prism Long Range mode . . . . . . . . 5,500 m (18,040 ft) (max. range)
3 prisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 m (8,200 ft)
3 prisms Long Range mode. . . . . . . . 5,500 m (18,040 ft) (max. range)

Distance measurement
Accuracy (standard deviation)
Prism
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)

Range Direct Reflex measurement (typically)

Kodak Gray Card
(18% reflective)** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>200 m (656 ft)
Kodak Gray Card
(90% reflective)** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >600 m (1,968 ft)
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200300 m (656984 ft)
Wood construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150300 m (492984 ft)
Metal construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150200 m (492656 ft)
Light rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150250 m (492820 ft)
Dark rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100150 m (328492 ft)

Reflective foil
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)

Arithmetic mean value (D-bar)

5601
Horizontal angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1" (0.01 mgon)
Vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
5602 and 5603
Horizontal & vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Automatic level compensator .Dual-axis compensator 6' (100 mgon)
Distance measurement
Accuracy (standard deviation)
Prism
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)

Standard clear: No haze, overcast or moderate sunlight with very light heat shimmer. Range and
accuracy are dependent on atmospheric conditions and background radiation.
** Kodak Gray Card, Catalog number E1527795.

Direct Reflex mode

Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)
Range (under standard clear conditions*)
Range using prism
1 prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 m (8,200 ft)
1 prism Long Range mode . . . . . . . . 5,500 m (18,040 ft) (max. range)
3 prisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 m (8,200 ft)
3 prisms Long Range mode. . . . . . . . 5,500 m (18,040 ft) (max. range)
Range Direct Reflex measurement (typically)
Kodak Gray Card
(18% reflective)** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>300 m (984 ft)
Kodak Gray Card
(90% reflective)** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >800 m (1,968 ft)
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300400 m (9841,312 ft)
Wood construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200400 m (6561,312 ft)
Metal construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200250 m (656820 ft)
Light rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200300 m (656984 ft)
Dark rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150200 m (492656 ft)

Reflective foil
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)

Range using reflective foil in Direct Reflex mode

Reflective foil 20 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..800 m (2,624 ft)
Reflective foil 60 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600 m (5,248 ft)

Direct Reflex mode

5200 m (16.4 ft656 ft)
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
> 200 m (656 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5mm + 3 ppm) (0.016 ft + 3 ppm)
Shortest possible range
To prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)
Direct Reflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)
Reflective foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)

Angle reading (least count)

Horizontal & vertical
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" (0.1 mgon)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (0.5 mgon)

Measuring time
Prism mode
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 s
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 s
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 s
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 s per measurement
Repeats until stopped manually
(or after 99 measurements)

Range using reflective foil in Direct Reflex mode

Reflective foil 20 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 m (2,624 ft)
Reflective foil 60 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,600 m (5,248 ft)

Direct Reflex mode

5300 m (16.4 ft984 ft)
Standard measurement . . . . . . . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
Fast Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8 mm + 3 ppm) (0.025 ft + 3 ppm)
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10 mm + 3 ppm) (0.032 ft + 3 ppm)
Arithmetic mean value (D-bar) . . (3 mm + 3 ppm) (0.01 ft + 3 ppm)
>300 m (984 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5mm + 3 ppm) (0.016 ft + 3 ppm)
Shortest possible range
To prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)
Direct Reflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)
Reflective foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.56 ft)

Standard clear: No haze, overcast or moderate sunlight with very light heat shimmer. Range and
accuracy are dependent on atmospheric conditions and background radiation.
** Kodak Gray Card, Catalog number E1527795.

* Available only for the Trimble 5601 Total Station.

** Standard clear: No haze, overcast or moderate sunlight with very light heat shimmer. Range and
accuracy are dependent on atmospheric conditions and background radiation.
*** Kodak Gray Card, Catalog number E1527795.

DIRECT REFLEX RANGE

50 m (164 ft)

70 m (230 ft)

100 m (328 ft)

150 m (492 ft)

200 m (656 ft)

250 m (820 ft)

300 m (984 ft)

350 m (1,148 ft)

400 m (1,312 ft)

450 m (1,476 ft)

500 m (1,640 ft)

550 m (1.804 ft)

600 m (1,968 ft)

650 m (2,133 ft)

700 m (2,297 ft)

750 m (2,461 ft)

800 m (2,625 ft)

DR Standard
Kodak Gray Card Kodak Gray Card
90% reflective
18% reflective

DR 200+
Kodak Gray Card
18% reflective

Kodak Gray Card

90% reflective

DR 300+
Kodak Gray Card
18% reflective

Kodak Gray Card

90% reflective