Sokkia Total Station FX-101

Sokkia Total Station FX-101 – High-Precision Surveying with Advanced Features

The Sokkia FX-101 is an advanced total station built to meet the needs of professional surveyors and engineers who require top-tier accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in their fieldwork. The FX-101 combines Sokkia’s industry-leading technology with robust construction, ensuring it performs in even the most demanding environments. Ideal for a wide range of applications, from topographic surveys to complex construction layouts, the FX-101 is designed to deliver precision and performance in every task.

Key Features:

Superior Accuracy and Performance

The FX-101 offers exceptional angular accuracy of 1″, making it one of the most precise instruments in the Sokkia lineup. This level of accuracy ensures that you can trust your measurements, whether you’re working on detailed land surveys, setting out construction sites, or performing geodetic work. The FX-101’s advanced RED-tech Technology reflectorless EDM enables fast, reliable distance measurements, up to 500 meters without a prism and up to 5,000 meters with a prism, under optimal conditions.

Advanced EDM Technology

The Sokkia FX-101 is equipped with RED-tech Technology, which provides accurate and fast distance measurement capabilities. With a measurement speed of just 0.9 seconds, the FX-101 allows you to complete your tasks efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. The long-range measurement capability, combined with reflectorless technology, gives you the flexibility to work in various environments, from short-range urban settings to large-scale surveys in open fields.

Efficient and Intuitive Software Integration

The FX-101 runs on the Microsoft® Windows® CE 6.0 operating system, ensuring seamless integration with a range of software applications. The total station comes pre-installed with MAGNET™ Field software, a powerful data collection, and stakeout solution that simplifies your workflow. MAGNET™ Field is part of a cloud-based ecosystem, allowing for easy data transfer and real-time collaboration between the field and office. This integration helps you stay organized and enhances the overall efficiency of your projects.

Long-Range Bluetooth® Connectivity

The Sokkia FX-101 features long-range Bluetooth® wireless technology, enabling secure and uninterrupted communication between the instrument and your data controller over distances up to 300 meters. This allows for remote operation, reducing the need for additional personnel on-site and increasing your productivity. The wireless communication capabilities of the FX-101 make it an excellent choice for complex surveys that require a high degree of flexibility and mobility.

Rugged Design for Harsh Environments

Built to withstand the toughest job site conditions, the FX-101 is rated IP65 for protection against dust and water. The rugged construction of the FX-101 ensures reliable performance in extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, and dust storms. The instrument is also tested for durability in extreme temperatures, making it suitable for use in both hot and cold climates. The sturdy metal chassis and heavy-duty handle provide additional durability, ensuring that your investment is protected over time.

TSshield™ Security and Maintenance

The FX-101 features TSshield™, an advanced security and maintenance system that offers real-time protection and updates for your instrument. With TSshield™, you can remotely lock your total station in the event of theft, ensuring that your valuable equipment is protected. Additionally, TSshield™ provides daily connectivity for firmware updates, keeping your instrument up to date with the latest software enhancements and features. This combination of security and maintenance features ensures that your FX-101 remains in peak operating condition throughout its lifespan.

User-Friendly Interface and Controls

The FX-101 is designed with user convenience in mind. The 3.5-inch color LCD touchscreen with automatic brightness control ensures that you can easily view and navigate the instrument’s menus in any lighting condition. The touchscreen interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing for quick access to the FX-101’s features and settings. The 26-key backlit keypad provides additional functionality, making it easy to operate the total station even in low-light environments. For added convenience, the FX-101 includes a trigger key for fast measurements and a green/red telescope guide light to aid in long-distance measurements, up to 150 meters.

Extended Battery Life

Equipped with a high-capacity BDC70 Li-ion battery, the FX-101 provides up to 20 hours of continuous operation on a single charge, ensuring that you can work all day without worrying about recharging. The long battery life enhances your productivity, allowing you to focus on your work rather than managing power levels. Additionally, the FX-101 comes with a quick charger for fast and efficient recharging, so you can get back to work as soon as possible.

Comprehensive Package

The FX-101 comes as a complete package, including essential accessories such as rechargeable batteries, a battery charger, a USB cable, a carrying case, and a user manual. These accessories ensure that you have everything you need to get started with your survey work immediately. The robust carrying case provides excellent protection during transport and storage, safeguarding your instrument against potential damage.

Accessories for Sokkia FX-101 Total Station

The Sokkia FX-101 Total Station comes with a comprehensive set of high-quality accessories that enhance its usability, performance, and longevity in the field. These accessories are designed to ensure that you get the most out of your total station, whether you’re working on a construction site, performing a land survey, or tackling a geodetic project.

Standard Accessories:
BDC70 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery:

A High-capacity rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of continuous operation, ensuring extended working hours without frequent recharging.

CDC68 Battery Charger:

A quick and efficient battery charger designed for use with the BDC70 Li-ion battery, allowing you to recharge your batteries rapidly and get back to work with minimal downtime.

USB Cable:

A durable USB cable for easy data transfer between the FX-101 and your computer or external storage devices. This enables quick downloading of collected survey data and ensures seamless connectivity with your office systems.

Carrying Case:

A rugged and protective carrying case designed to safeguard your FX-101 during transport and storage. The case is built to withstand rough handling and harsh environments, ensuring that your total station remains safe and secure.

Lens Cap and Cleaning Cloth:

Essential accessories to protect the optics of the FX-101 and maintain their clarity. The lens cap prevents dust and debris from accumulating on the lens, while the cleaning cloth ensures that your lenses remain clear for accurate measurements.

Tool Kit:

A compact tool kit containing essential tools for the maintenance and calibration of your FX-101 Total Station, ensuring that your instrument stays in optimal working condition over time.

Plumb Bob:

A traditional and reliable tool for ensuring vertical alignment when setting up the total station over a specific point. The plumb bob is a simple yet effective accessory that enhances the accuracy of your setups.

User Manual:

A comprehensive user manual providing detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining the FX-101. The manual is an essential reference for getting the most out of your total station.

Optional Accessories:
Prisms and Prism Poles:

High-quality prisms and prism poles designed to extend the range and accuracy of your measurements. These accessories are ideal for long-distance surveys and construction layout tasks that require precise positioning.

Data Collectors:

Optional data collectors, such as Sokkia’s SHC5000, enhance field data management and improve workflow efficiency. These rugged, handheld devices are compatible with MAGNET™ Field software and provide a user-friendly interface for data collection and processing.

Tribrachs and Adapters:

Precision tribrachs and adapters to ensure stable and accurate instrument setups. These accessories are critical for maintaining the alignment and accuracy of your total station, especially when working on uneven terrain or over extended periods.

External Power Supplies:

External power supplies and battery packs to extend the operating time of your FX-101 even further. These accessories are ideal for extended fieldwork where access to charging facilities may be limited.

Carrying Straps and Backpacks:

Comfortable carrying straps and backpacks for hands-free transport of your total station and accessories. These accessories are designed for surveyors who need to move quickly and efficiently between setups.

Applications of Sokkia FX-101 Total Station

The Sokkia FX-101 is a versatile total station, suitable for a wide range of applications in surveying, construction, engineering, and geodetic work. Its advanced features, combined with precision and reliability, make it the ideal instrument for various professional tasks.

Land and Boundary Surveying:

The FX-101 is perfect for conducting accurate land and boundary surveys. Its high angular accuracy of 1″ and long-distance measurement capabilities ensure precise delineation of property lines, topographical features, and terrain mapping. Surveyors can rely on the FX-101 for both small-scale and large-scale land surveying projects.

Construction Layout and Engineering Projects:

From complex construction sites to civil engineering projects, the FX-101 excels in providing precise layout and staking services. The ability to measure up to 500 meters without a reflector and up to 5,000 meters with a prism makes it ideal for setting out construction elements such as foundations, road alignments, and infrastructure layouts.

Geodetic Surveys:

The FX-101’s exceptional precision makes it suitable for geodetic surveys, which require high levels of accuracy over large areas. Whether you’re measuring land deformation, tectonic movements, or other geophysical changes, the FX-101 provides the precision needed for geodetic and monitoring tasks.

Topographic Mapping:

The FX-101 is well-suited for topographic mapping, where detailed measurement and accurate data collection are essential. Its powerful reflectorless EDM and long-range prism measurement capabilities allow surveyors to create accurate topographic maps, regardless of the terrain.

Infrastructure Development:

Whether working on urban development projects, roads, bridges, or utilities, the FX-101 provides the necessary tools for accurate positioning and layout. Engineers and planners can rely on the FX-101 for precise measurements in the development and execution of infrastructure projects.

Mining and Quarrying:

In mining and quarrying operations, accurate measurement and monitoring of excavation sites are crucial. The FX-101’s rugged design and long-range measurement capabilities make it a valuable tool for surveyors working in challenging environments, ensuring precise monitoring of excavation progress and stockpile volumes.

Environmental and Agricultural Surveys:

The FX-101 is also used in environmental and agricultural surveys where accurate land measurement and monitoring are required. Whether you’re assessing land use, monitoring environmental changes, or planning agricultural layouts, the FX-101 offers the precision and reliability needed for these specialized applications.
The Sokkia FX-101 Total Station, with its wide range of accessories and diverse applications, provides surveyors and engineers with the tools they need to succeed in various industries. From land surveying to complex construction projects, the FX-101 delivers precision, efficiency, and reliability, making it the go-to instrument for professionals who demand the best.