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TECHNOLOGY
Revolutionizing Texas Land Surveying: The Leica
TS20 and AP20 – Pioneering the Future of Robotic
Total Stations By: G4 Geomatic Resources
In the vast expanses of Texas, where land surveyors tackle everything from
sprawling oil fields in the Permian Basin to bustling urban developments in San
Antonio and Dallas, precision and efficiency are non-negotiable. Enter the Leica
TS20, the next-generation robotic total station from Leica Geosystems, designed
to redefine how Texas professionals approach measurement and layout tasks.
Replacing its predecessor, the TS16, the TS20 integrates cutting-edge AI-powered
automation with unmatched robustness, ensuring outstanding performance even in
the Lone Star State's challenging environments – from dusty West Texas plains to
humid Gulf Coast rains. When paired with the Leica AP20 AutoPole, this duo
doesn't just enhance productivity; it propels surveying into the future, making
complex jobs safer, faster, and more reliable.
At the heart of the TS20 is its advanced AI-driven technology, which automates
key processes to minimize human error and maximize efficiency. Available in
variants like the TS20 I (with imaging and full AI features), TS20 P (focused on
PowerSearch and relock), and TS20 A (with automatic target aiming), the
instrument offers angle accuracies from 1" to 5" and EDM ranges up to 1600m on
any surface. Its new brushless direct current (BLDC) motors provide a dynamic
range from slow, precise movements to rapid rotations up to 200 gons per
second, all while being silent and vibration-free. This means quicker face changes
in under two seconds, ideal for high-stakes surveys where time is money – think
staking out pipeline routes or boundary marking on expansive ranches.
Additionally, the TS20 features automated instrument height measurement via a
laser plummet, streamlining setup by eliminating manual height adjustments and
reducing errors
What sets the TS20 apart is its AI-powered PowerSearch and ATR (Automatic
Target Recognition). The PowerSearch uses dual vertical channels to swiftly locate
prisms, reflective tapes, or mini 360° prisms, even in misty rain or when targets
are partially obscured – a common hurdle in Texas's variable weather. AI-Detect
automatically identifies the target type and alerts users to mismatches,
preventing costly field errors that could lead to rework back in the office. For
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