topon imaging station and tesla

I am using the image station. I think the hardware is great. I enjoy the equipment and feel that it functions as it should. I am using the “free” version of the software to process he scan data. Feel that it is OK for now.

I can’t say enough bad about the user manuals and support from Topcon. The manual appears to have been written in a foreign language and translated to English using a Google type translator and never proof read by someone who understands the English language or American surveying terms. Topcon wants $500 per year maintenance fee for a single user to view their help videos and updated manuals or to answer questions. I think this fee for basic support is outrageous.

In summary – great hardware, OK firmware and software and LOUSY support and training!

I would love to get together with other owners for user group support.

Thanks, Steve.

I figured that on the support side of it. HOpefully if I look at one again soon I will get that clarified by dealer. I don't imagine they are selling many of these things nowadays.

Will it really shoot 20 points per second?

Yes. 20 points per sec.

I have never understood why the folks that write manuals in countries that don't speak English as a native language don't pay somebdy that does understand English to proofread the manuals! Some are so poorly translated as to not make any sense!

SHG

I agree. Poor support, poor manuals, and a general lack of interest in extra effort after the sale is hurting the hell out of them. Will cost them my sale if I get the slightest whiff of potential non-support and billing me to cover their beta issues.

I should of proofread my own post, in my defense I posted from my phone, LOL

SHG

Interesting setup. what's a ballpark number for the IS??

39k without controller

Does the imaging station connect quickly with data collector.

Can it be use to traverse too? is it practical for traversing?