SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

SET500
IEC60529
SET600
TOTAL STATIONS
IP66
 SET500 and SET600 Total Stations

Sokkia’s Tradition of Excellence and Value

Redesigned for the New Millennium

Introducing Sokkia’s new total stations—

engineered for top performance on any job site.
With rugged physical enhancements, the
SET500 and 600 are undemanding instruments
even under the most demanding conditions.

Water and dust resistant

With advanced protection against water and dust
infiltration, the SET500/600 operates dependably in
sudden showers or drizzling rain, or in humid or
dusty construction environments (complies with
IP66 of international standard IEC60529).

Ultra-light body
Weighing in at just 5 kg (11.1 lbs.) with battery and
tribach, the SET500/600 is always easy to handle.

Extra-wide screen
Never lose sight of your project.
Merit 2 photo SET500/600’s high density screen
Here (192 x 80 pixels) provides
optimum data visibility in the field.

Compact Lithium Ion Battery

Take ten hours of continuous angle and distance
measurements with SET500/600’s rechargeable
Lithium Ion battery pair. Unlike Ni-Cd cells, SET500/
600’s Li-Ion batteries can be fully recharged at
anytime, without diminishing the batteries’ energy
capacity.

SET500/600 Quick Specs

Specs SET500 SET600
Measuring Range (using one 1m to 2000m (6,500 ft.) 1m to 1600m (5,200 ft.)
AP01 prism)*
Display Resolution 1"/0.2mgon/0.005 mil, 5"/1 mgon/0.02 mil,
(Selectable) 5"/1mgon/0.02 mil 1"/0.2mgon/0.005 mil
Magnification 30x 26x
Data Storage Internal Memory Approximately 4000 points Approximately 2000 points
Alphanumeric/graphic dot matrix Alphanumeric/graphic dot matrix
LCD (192 x 80 dots) on each side. LCD (192 x 80 dots) on one side.
Display Unit
Backlight, non-reflective glass Backlight, non-reflective glass
provided. provided.
* Average conditions: slight haze, visibility about 20 km (12 miles), sunny periods, weak scintillation.

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 Enhanced technology assures accuracy and
efficiency under any work conditions.

New EDM and Optical System

SET500/600’s improved EDM and optical system have the range and
speed to keep your project ahead of schedule. Operating with only
one AP01 prism in normal
conditions, the SET500 and
SET600 measure to 2000 m
(6,500 ft.) and 1600 m (5,200 ft.)
respectively in 2.8
seconds at an accuracy of
±(3+2ppmXD)mm.

SET500/600’s innovative optical

system is designed for optimal RS series Reflective Sheets
performance with both reflective The 0.4 mm thick targets self-adhere at
sheet targets and glass prisms. a touch to almost any dry surface and
With standard optical systems, can be used where glass prisms cannot.
inclination of the sheet target can
introduce error or prohibit Pin Pole Reflective Target RT50P
measurement entirely. The
The 50 x 50 mm, 360-degree rotating
central portion of SET500/600’s objective lens acts as the light emitter sheet targets can be connected to
and the surrounding portion acts as the receiver, ensuring accuracy narrow pin poles.
even when the reflective sheet target faces the SET500/600 at an
angle. Detachable Rotary Target RT90C
The 90 x 90 mm, 360-degree rotating
Extended Memory sheet targets can be mounted on a
tribach with the AP41 adapter, or
Whether storing point data from large sites, downloading data from a mounted directly to the AP61 prism pole.
PC for setting out or applying feature codes, the SET500/600’s large
memory capacity supports all your surveying needs. The SET500 Two-point Target 2RT500
stores up to 4000 points, and the SET600 stores 2000 points.
Measure hidden points where other
prisms cannot be placed with this two-
Easy-to-Use Keyboard point target. The 500mm distance
between the two targets can be
Enjoy an efficient workflow and greater productivity thanks to SET500/ extended with additional poles.
600’s ergonomic
keyboard. Access Reflective Staff RF3
frequently used Use the RF3 leveling staff, with special
functions with pre- reflective surface, to simultaneously
programmed keys or measure horizontal distance and take
assign functionality to height readings.
programmable
softkeys to meet your
requirements.

Sophisticated Dual-Axis Compensator

Sokkia’s time-tested, dual-axis compensator assures accurate angle
measurements. The dual-axis tilt sensor monitors deviations of both
the X and Y axes, and corrections for horizontal and vertical angle
readings are automatically computed and applied. The compensator’s
collimation function automatically corrects the deviations of the
horizontal, vertical and sighting axes.

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 SET500 and SET600 Total Stations

Comprehensive software with robust

functionality guarantees precision.

SET500 and SET600 are outfitted with versatile

software that enhances any surveying project.
Partnered with the SET500/600’s ergonomic
keyboard, you can spend less time learning to
operate the software, and more time concentrating
on your project. Use the SET500/600’s onboard
software to perform a wide variety of survey
functions including the following:

Missing Line Measurement (MLM)

At the touch of a key, the SET500/600 measures horizontal distance,
slope distance, height difference and percentage of slope between
two prisms.

Remote Elevation Measurement (REM)

The SET500/600 easily determines the height of a point where a
prism cannot be placed. Sight a
prism either directly above or directly
below the target point, and then
sight the target point.
H3
H2
H1
H2

Azimuth Angle Setting Known Station

The SET500/600 can automatically set the horizon-

tal angle to the azimuth of a back sight by using the Azimuth
Angle
coordinates of the instrument station and the Z
N
backsight point.
E

Instrument Station
Resection (known)

The SET500/600 can determine the azimuth and coordinates of an

unknown instrument station with 2
Known Station Known Station to 10 known points. When using two
points, measure both angles and
Azimuth
Angle
distances. When using three or
N
Z
more points, the distance is not
E
required.
Instrument Station
(unknown)

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 Boost your SET500/600’s functionality—and your own productivity—with Sokkia’s
acclaimed SDR software. Available on a number of hardware devices, SDR software gives you
the power to accomplish complex field operations, such as traverse adjustment, COGO and
roading, with remarkable ease and speed.

3-D Coordinate Measurement

The SET500/600 calculates 3-D coordinate values of measuring
points and displays them either as N,E,Z or E,N,Z.

Offset Measurement

Offset/Distance

The SET500/600 calculates the angles and

Z
distance, or the coordinates of the measur-
N
ing point by inputting the distance and
direction between the measuring point and
E
the prism.

Measuring
Point

Setting Out Offset Point

The SET500/600 performs three-dimensional setting out with N,E

and Z coordinates. The setting out position is indicated graphically
on the screen. Offset/Angle

The SET500/600 automatically calculates

the position of measuring points. First, set
the prism on the either side of the measur-
ing point at the same distance from the
SET500/600. Measure the prism, then
sight the measuring point.
Z
N

E
Measuring
Point

Offset Point

Area Calculation
Two-Distance Offset
The SET500/600 can use measured points or file data to
calculate an area. With the use of a two-point target, SET500/
600 can measure hidden points easily and
efficiently. Set the two-point target, on the
measuring point (the target does not have
to be perpendicular). Measure targets A
and B, and input the length between target
B and the measuring point. The SET500/
600 calculates the position of the measur-
ing point in angles and distance, or in
coordinate values.

A
B
C

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SET500 and SET600
Total Stations
Specifications

SET500 SET600
Telescope Fully transiting. Coaxial sighting and distance measuring optics.
Size (without peep sights) L 170 x W 64 x H 125 mm (L 6.7 x W 2.6 x H 5.0 in.)
Objective aperture 45 mm (1.8 in.) (EDM: 48 mm (1.9 in.))
Magnification 30 x 26 x
Image Erect
Resolving power 3" 3.5"
Field of view 1˚30' (26 m/1,000 m)
Minimum focus 1.0m (3.3 ft.)
Reticle illumination Built-in. 5 brightness levels
Photoelectric incremental rotary encoder scanning. Both circles adopt diametrical detection
Angle measurement
and are provided with absolute 0 index points.
Unit H&V 360˚ / 400gon / mil, selectable
Display resolution ( selectable ) H&V 1" /0.2 mgon /0.005 mil, 5" /1 mgon/0.02 mil 5"/1 mgon /0.02 mil, 1" /0.2 mgon /0.005 mil
Accuracy ( ISO/DIS 12857-2:1995) H&V 5" / 1.5 mgon 6" / 1.9 mgon
Automatic dual-axis level compensator ON (V&H, only V) / OFF selectable
Type Dual-axis liquid tilt sensor
Range ±3' (±55 mgon), out-of-range warning displayed
Display resolution According to selection of display resolution
Collimation program ON / OFF selectable
H Clockwise / Counterclockwise, selectable ; 0 set, Hold, angle setting, available
Display mode Zenith angle (Zenith 0˚) Vertical angle (Horizontal 0˚) Height angle (Horizontal 0˚ ± 90˚),
V
Slope %, selectable
Modulated near infrared light, Near infrared LED, Coaxial EDM transmitting and receiving
Distance measurement
optics (Class 1 LED product)
A: Average conditions: slight haze, visibility about 20 km (12 miles), sunny periods, weak
scintillation.
Measuring range (slope distance) G: Good conditions: no haze, visibility about 40 km (25 miles), overcast, no scintillation.
The range is achieved by using Sokkia’s AP prism system, CP01 Compact prism and
reflective sheet RS90N (90 x 90mm).
Reflective sheet target RS90N A 3 m to 70 m (220 ft.) 3 m to 60 m (190 ft.)
With CP01 compact prism A 1 m to 700 m (2,200 ft.) 1 m to 600 m (1,900 ft.)
With one AP01 prism A 1 m to 2000 m (6,500 ft.) 1 m to 1600 m (5,200 ft.)
G 1 m to 2200 m (7,200 ft.) 1m to 1800 m ( 5,900 ft.)
With three AP01 prisms A 1 m to 2200 m (7,200 ft.) 1 m to 1800 m (5,900 ft.)
G 1 m to 2400 m (7,800 ft.) 1m to 2000 m (6,500 ft.)
Unit Meters / Feet / Inch, selectable
Measurement mode Fine meas. (single/repeat/average) / Rapid meas. (single/repeat) / Tracking
Fine measurement 0.001 m (0.01 ft.)
Display resolution Rapid measurement 0.001 m (0.01 ft.)
Tracking measurement 0.01 m (0.1 ft.)
Unambiguous measuring range ( Slope distance ) 4200 m (13780 ft.)
Fine meas. ± (3 + 2ppm x D) mm
With glass prism
Accuracy Rapid meas. ± (5 + 5ppm x D) mm
(D=measuring distance unit: mm)
Fine meas. ± (4 + 3ppm x D) mm
With reflective sheet target*
Rapid meas. ± (5 + 5ppm x D) mm
Fine measurement Every 1.6 s (initial meas. 2.8 s)
Measuring time Rapid measurement Every 0.8 s (initial meas. 2.3 s)
Tracking measurement Every 0.3 s (initial meas. 1.8 s)
(1) Temperature / pressure input, (2) ppm input, (3) w/o compensation, selectable
Temperature input range -30˚C to +60˚C (1˚C steps ) / -22˚F to +140˚F (1˚F steps)
Atmospheric
correction 500 hPa to 1,400 hPa (1 hPa steps), 375 mmHg to 1,050 mmHg (1 mmHg steps),
Pressure input range
14.7inchHg to 41.3 inchHg (0.1 inchHg steps)
ppm input range -499 ppm to + 499 ppm (1 ppm steps)
Prism constant correction -99 mm to +99 mm (1 mm steps)
Refraction & earth-curvature correction ON (K=0.14 / K=0.20) / OFF, selectable
Audio target acquisition Display and audio; ON / OFF, selectable
Automatic light intensity control Provided
Software and data transfer
Remote Elevation, Offset, 3-D Coordinate, 3-D Setting-out, Resection, Missing Line,
Onboard programs
Area Calculation, Azimuth Angle Setting

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 SET500 SET600
Data storage Internal memory About 4000 points About 2000 points
Asynchronous serial, RS-232C compatible, direct data output to a Centronics compatible
Interface printer is possible via the optional DOC46 printer cable.
Baud rate : 38,400 / 19,200 / 9,600 / 4,800 / 2,400 / 1,200 bps
General
Alphanumeric / graphic dot matrix LCD Alphanumeric / graphic dot matrix LCD
Display unit (192 x 80 dots) on each side. (192 x 80 dots) on one side.
Backlight, Non-reflective glass, provided Backlight, Non-reflective glass, provided
Keyboard 4 soft keys and 11 keys on each side 4 soft keys and 11 keys on one side
Self-diagnostic function Automatic, Messages / Codes displayed
Plate level 40" / 2 mm 60" / 2 mm
Sensitivity of levels
Circular level ( in tribrach ) 10' / 2mm
Optical plummet Image: Erect, Magnification: 3x, Minimum focus: 0.3 m (0.99 ft.)
Standing axis Single
Operating temperature -20˚ C to +50˚ C (-4˚ F to +122˚ F)
Protection against water and dust Protected against powerful water jets and dust-tight as defined by IEC60529 IP66
Tilting / Trunnion axis height 236mm (9.3in.) from tribrach bottom, 193mm (7.6in.) from tribrach dish.
Size with handle and BDC46 battery W 165 x D 170 x H 341 mm (W 6.5 x D 6.7 x H 13.5 in.)
Weight with handle and battery 5.0 kg (11.1 lb.)
Power supply
Operating voltage 7.2 V DC
Battery level display 4 steps with warning message.
Automatic power off Automatic off 30 minutes after operation, ON / OFF selectable
Resume function ON / OFF selectable (backed up for about 1 week)
Li-Ion rechargeable battery (SET500: 2 pcs., SET600: 1 pc. supplied)
Angle & distance measurement: About 5 hours (About 600 points)
BDC46 Rechargeable
Continuous use at 25˚ C ( 77˚ F ) per battery (Fine & single measurement, measurement interval: 30 seconds)
Battery
Angle measurement only: About 7 hours
Charging time per battery Less than 2 hours with CDC61 or CDC62
Angle & distance measurement: About 17.5 hrs. n/a
BDC12 Large External Continuous use at 25˚ C ( 77˚F ) per battery (About 1,980 points) (Fine/single measure-
Rechargeable Battery ment, measurement interval: 30 seconds)
( optional ) Angle measurement only: about 22.5 hrs.
Charging time per battery 15 hours with optional CDC14 series charger n/a

* When the beam’s incident angle is within ±30˚ up and down / right and left in relation to the surface of the target.

Specifications not listed under specific instrument are identical to those appearing to the left.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Electronic Field Books (optional) Standard Configuration

The SET500’s and SET600’s functions can all be accessed The SET500 and SET600 come with: a tribrach,
by an external controller. By connecting one of Sokkia’s rechargeable battery BDC46 (SET500: 2 pcs,
acclaimed SDR Electronic Field Books, complex field SET600: 1 pc.), a charger CDC61/62, sunshade,
operations, such as traverse adjustment, intersection, area lens cap, plumb bob, tool kit, operator’s manual,
calculations and roading, can be carried out with remarkable ease. carrying case and shoulder strap.

Optional Accessories
• DOC46 Printer Cable (to connect to a Centronics
compatible printer that supports ESC/PTM)
• EL6 Eyepiece 30 x for SET600
• DOC26 Interface Cable 25 pin
• CP7 Tubular Compass
• OF3A Solar Filter

Shifting Tribrach Models (optional)

The SET500S and SET600S are also available with shifting tribrach. This
tribrach’s permanently-mounted shifting base facilitates rapid centering. • SC153 Back Pack • DE25 Diagonal Eyepiece 30 x
The base screw is φ 35 mm.

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