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Nikon's NPL-820 pulse laser station boasts a
significant advance — a reflectorless EDM.
This makes it possible to survey points
previously inaccessible with conventional
systems, thus offering a major improvement
in field productivity.
The NPL-820 drastically reduces time
requirements for most jobs. It is an impres-
sive fusion of Nikon's world-renowned laser
and optics technologies with the advanced,
field-proven on-board data recording
system of the DTM-800 Series.
MAJOR FEATURES
Coaxial focusing system reflectorless EDM
Diameter of laser beam is etched into the reticle
High-precision ±(3+3ppm x D)mm reflectorless EDM
0.5 sec. high-speed tracking measurement time
Can be used with standard prisms and reflector sheets
Long distance measurement possible (5km/16,400 ft. for a single prism)
Offers the field-proven features of Nikon's DTM-820:
• Open system architecture (built-in MS-DOS" compatible system)
• World industry standard PCMCIA memory cards
• Large, high-contrast 256 x 80 pixel graphic LCD
• Lumi-Guide tracking light
• Advanced power management system
• Unique security features including auto backup of all record data
• DIN 3" (1mgon) accuracy with dual-axis tilt sensor
• Powerful selection of on-board applications designed for
practical field use
• Easy-to-use, sophisticated on-board data recording

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Measurement of long distances is
station with the world's first high-precision coaxial, focusing, Sample of AP-800 LCD screen
also possible when used with a
reflectorless EDM. Because measurement is achieved after
prism. The focusing design
focusing, the reflectorless EDM assures greater precision V,
when the measurement beam is oblique to the target surface. assures a high degree of mea-
surement precision at all times.
Also, with the NPL-820, the diameter of the laser beam is
And when used in combination Sample of FM-700 LCD screen
etched into the reticle so that the size of the measuring beam
with the optional application soft-
can be evaluated, avoiding erroneous target recognition. This
ware, АР-800/РМ-700Я05 800,
makes it easy to confirm that the beam does not extend
the NPL-820 offers an almost
beyond the target. Even when the beam does extend beyond
the target, adverse effects on distance limitless range of uses.
Sample of TDS 800 LCD screen
measurement accuracy are not nearly as
great when compared to non-focusing Class I Laser
devices. The NPL-820 measures the flight time of a pulse laser to
Naturally, this reflectorless surveying determine distance to the target. This is a Class I product, so
system offers benefits to a wide range there are no operational requirements for laser safety or
of applications. These include surveying supervision.
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Two measurement modes Steel marking
To prevent erroneous measurement, Marking on H-beams, steel piles, etc.
two measurement modes are provid- > Slope determination
ed for different types of targets: prism Pile-driving
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and non-prism. The desired mode Surveying management
Strip-mining, ore collection, mounding, partitioning
can be activated by a simple switch p
Tunnels
on the telescope. Mode status can
Cavern measurement
be confirmed at a glance. 1
Control of large machinery
Distance measurement accuracy Shield machine control, positioning
PMSR mode ±(3+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
MSR mode ±(5+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
TRK mode ±(10+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
Distance measurement range
Under good atmospheric conditions (no haze with visibility over 40km/25 miles)
Reflectorless mode
With white target* 2 to 100m/7 to 330 ft.
With reflector sheet ( 1 0 x 1 Ocm) 2 to 500m/7 to 1,650 ft.
With mini prism" 2 to 4,OOOm/7 to 13,150ft.
With single prism" 2 to 5,OOOm/7 to 16,400 ft.
Prism mode
With reflector sheet (10 x 10cm) 2 to 200m/7 to 650 ft.
With mini prism** 2 to 1,500m/7 to 4,950 ft.
With single prism"________ 2 to 2,OOOm/7 to 6,600 ft.
• The term white target here refers to a material which has a reflectivity of
more than 90%.
•* Distance ranges are given for Nikon specified prisms.

The NPL-820 reflectorless EDM cannot measure all surfaces

in all situations. However, greater range and flexibility can be
obtained with paper, spray, tape and spot-paint targets. We
recommend the use of reflective sheets with difficult-to-
capture targets like wire fences, for example.

Concrete field applications for reflectorless

EDM
Surveying
• Architectural surveying
Building periphery, heights, positions (3D measurement)
• Structural measurement
Bridges, towers
• Real estate measurement
Building line identification
• Tunnels
Internal section displacement, shield machine control
• Measurements in inaccessible areas
Dangerous sites, high-temperature targets
• Monitoring
Distortion monitoring for large structures
Instrumentation
• Measurements in inaccessible places
Dangerous sites, high-temperature targets Distance range in reflectorless mode Unit: m
(without prism/reflector sheet)
• Monitoring
Traffic sign
Distortion monitoring for large structures Electric wire (dark) White paper
• Control of large machinery
Positioning Metal nail Concrete
• Shipbuilding
Cell positioning for large vessels Asphalt Stone (bright color)
Civil engineering and construction sites
• Chalk-lining Tree trunk Wood (rough surface)
Framework positioning, steel reinforcement alignment
• Partition chalk-lining Broadleaf foliage Utility pole
Painted surface
Wall position, partition positioning
Distance range changes according to the surveying conditions
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Specifications
Telescope Tube length 155mm/6.1 in.
Magnification 26x (16x, 32x with optional eyepiece)
Effective diameter of objective 40mm/1.57 in. (50mm/1.97 in. for EDM)
Image Erect
Field of view 1°30'
Resolving power 2.5"
Focusing distance 2.0m/6.56 ft. to infinity
Reticle illumination 3-level variable
Angle measurement Reading system Photoelectric incremental encoder (Diametrical detection for H/V circles)
Circle diameter (reading) V: 76mm/2.99 in. (67mm/2.64 in.), H: 88mm/3.46 in. (79mm/3.11 in.)
Minimum display increment
(360°) 175"
(400G) 0.2mgon/1mgon
(MIL6000/MIL6400) 0.005mil/0.02mil
DIN1 8723 accuracy 371mgon
Dual-axis tilt sensor Method Liquid-electric detection
Compensation range ±3'
Setting accuracy ±1 7±Q.2mgon
Distance measurement
Distance range with Nikon specified Under good atmospheric conditions (no haze with visibility over 40km/25 miles)
target and prism Reflectorless mode
With white target 2 to 100m/7to330ft.
With reflector sheet {10 x 10cm) 2 to 500m/7to 1,650ft.
With mini prism 2 to 4,OOOm/7 to 13,150ft.
With single prism 2 to 5,OOOm/7 to 16,400ft.
Prism mode
With reflector sheet (10 x 10cm) 2 to 200m/7 to 650 ft.
With mini prism 2 to 1 ,500m/7 to 4,950 ft.
With single prism 2 to 2,OOOm/7 to 6,600 ft.
Accuracy Precise mode (PMSR) ±(3+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
Normal mode (MSR) ±{5+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
Tracking mode (TRK) ±(10+3ppm x D)mm m.s.e.
Measurement intervals Precise mode (PMSR) 7.5 sec. (initial 8.5 sec.)
Normal mode (MSR) 2.5 sec. (initial 3.5 sec.)
Fast tracking mode (TRK) 0.5 sec. (initial 1.5 sec.)
Least count Precise mode (PMSR) 0.2mm/0.001 ft. (switchable to 1 mm/0. 002 ft.)
Normal mode (MSR) 1 mm/0.002 ft.
Tracking mode (TRK) 1 mm/0. 002 ft.
Temperature compensation range -40°C to +55°C/-40°F to +13ГР
Barometric pressure compensation (hPa) 533 to 1 ,332hPa (1 hPa step)
range (mmHg) 400 to 999mmHg (1mmHg step)
(in.Hg) 15.8 in.Hg to 39.3 in.Hg (0.1 in.Hg step)
Prism offset correction -999 to +999mm (1 mm step)
Laser source Class I (wavelength 850nm)
Lumi-Guide Light source High-luminescence LED
Visible range Over 100m/330ft.
Positioning accuracy Approx. 6cm/2.4 in. at ЮОт/330 ft.
Beam spread About 1.5° (2.6m/8.5 ft. at ЮОт/330 ft. point)
Leveling base Detachable
Level vial sensitivity Plate level vial 30"/2mm
Circular level vial 10'/2mm
Front display/key Type Graphic (256 x 80 pixel) LCD with 7-level adjustable backlight illumination and 20 keys
Heater Automatic sensor control
Rear display/key Type 16-character x 4-line dot matrix LCD with backlight illumination and 5 keys
Connections in the base of instrument
Communications Type RS-232C
Baud rate 1 9,200 max. ASYNC
On-board Ni-MH battery BC-70 Output voltage 7.2V DC, rechargeable
Continuous operation time 3.5 hours/approx. 1.680 measurements (continuous distance/angle measurements)
7.8 hours (angle measurement only)
Recharge time 1 .5 hours quick recharge with Charger Q-75U/E
Discharge time Approx. 7.5 hours with Q-75U/E
External Ni-Cd battery B4E Output voltage 8.4V DC, rechargeable
Continuous operation time 8.0 hours (continuous angle/distance measurements with display heater off)
12.0 hours (angle measurement only with display heater off)
Recharge time 8 hours recharge with Charger Q-B4U/E
Internal computer Operating system MS-DOS" compatible
Internal data backup memory 128K
External card drive One
Environmental performance Operating temperature range -20°C to +50°C/-4°F to +122°F
Dimensions W x D x H (approx.) 166 x 1 68 x365mm/6.5x 6.6x14.4 in.
Weight Main unit (approx.) 5.9kg/13.0 Ibs. (with BC-70 battery)
Battery (BC-70) (approx.) 0.6kg/1.3 Ibs.
Battery charger (approx.) 0.6kg/1.3 Ibs.
Carrying case (approx.) 3.4kg/7.5 Ibs.

ISO 9001 Certified

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation
on the part of the manufacturer. March 2000
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