QUICK START GUIDE

Trimble S Series
TOTAL STATION

The Trimble® S Series total station instruments are designed to be used for
surveying. This Quick Start Guide applies to the Trimble S5, S7, S9 and S9 HP total
stations. Instrument features and options will vary between the different models.

Trimble S5 Trimble S7 Trimble S9/Trimble S9 HP

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Item Description Item Description

1 Trimble S total station 10 Certificate, China RoHS table and
Declaration of conformity
2 Tribrach 11 Warranty activation card
3 Panel attachment cover 12 Extended warranty card
4 Rain cover 13 Laser adjustment tool
5 Tool for handle 14 Laser adjustment plate
6 Tool kit 15 Reflective foil targets
7 Instrument case keys 16 Rain lens cover
8 Regulatory information 17 Instrument case
document
9 Quick start guide

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TRIMBLE S SERIES FEATURES
Laser warning label

Removable handle

Laser warning
label Coarse sight

Focus motion
servo knob

Eye-piece Height mark

Vertical motion
servo knob

Coarse sight
Horizontal motion
servo knob
Control unit
attachment
with Bluetooth® Bottom instrument
wireless height mark
technology radio
module
On/Off key and Trigger key

Communication (COM) connector

Power (12V) connector

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Laser beam adjustment ports

Radio antenna
Handle screws Handle screws

Coaxial optics for distance

and angle measurement,
tracker and laser pointer

Aperture for camera,

Tracklight® unit, or Long
Range FineLock*
Battery
compartment
Optical plummet Face ll display

* Laser label for instruments

equipped with EDM DR plus and
Long Range FineLock option
Face ll keyboard

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SPECIFICATION
Power rating
Power input 12V DC, 20W

Environmental specification
IP Classification / dust and water proofing IP 65
Operating temperature range -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Humidity 100%, condensing
For further technical specifications please refer to the Trimble S Series total station
data sheet available from www.trimble.com.

POWER SUPPLY
C CAUTION – The optional power supply for the S Series total stations is intended
for indoor use only and shall not be exposed to moisture or liquids.

BATTERY
C WARNING – Before charging or using the Trimble S Series total station battery it
is important that you read and understand the battery safety and environmental
information. The battery safety and environmental information is available in the
Trimble S Series Total Station Regulatory Information document.
The Trimble S Series total station battery
(not included) come with battery charge
status indicator LEDs. Press the button on the
battery to check the battery charge status.

Charge battery
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is
supplied partially charged. Before using the
battery for the first time, charge it completely Button
using a Trimble battery charger (not Battery charge status
included).

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Connect internal battery
The Trimble S Series total station battery is placed in the battery compartment on the
side of the instrument.

1. Press the battery compartment lock downwards to unlock.

2. Open the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery into the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment.

Power On/Off instrument

To power on the instrument press the On/Off key. To power off the instrument, press
and hold the On/Off key for 2seconds.

On/Off key LED

Mode Indicator LED Description
Off Off
On Solid Connected to controller
Suspend Flashing Waiting for connection

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Set up
A stable setup is critical for high precision
measurements. Set the tripod legs wide
apart as shown in figure.

Take into account that the instrument

requires sufficient time to adjust to the
ambient temperature. The rule-of-thumb
for a high precision measurement is:

• Celsius: Temperature difference in

degrees Celsius (°C) x 2 = duration in
minutes required for the instrument to
adjust to the new ambient temperature.
• Farenheit: Temperature difference in degrees Farenheit (°F) = duration in minutes
required for the instrument to adjust to the new ambient temperature.

Operation
The instrument is operated from a controller using field software. Connect the
controller using a cable or wirelessly.
Care and maintenance
Like all precision instruments, the Trimble S Series total station requires care and
maintenance. To get the best results from the instrument:

• Do not subject the equipment to rough jolts or careless treatment.

• Keep the lenses and reflectors clean. Be very careful when cleaning the instrument,
especially when removing sand or dust from lenses and reflectors. Never use
coarse or dirty cloth or hard paper. Trimble recommends that you use anti-static
lens paper, a cotton wad, or a lens brush.

C CAUTION – Never use strong detergents such as benzine or thinners on the

instrument or the instrument case.
• Keep the instrument protected and in an upright position, preferably in the
instrument case.
• Do not carry the instrument while the instrument is mounted on a tripod. Doing so
can damage the tribrach screws.
• Carry the instrument by the handle.

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Trimble S Series TOTAL STATION

• When you need extremely precise measurements, make sure that the instrument
has adapted to the surrounding temperature. Significant variations in instrument
temperature can affect precision.
• If the instrument has been used in damp weather, take the instrument indoors
and remove the instrument from the instrument case. Leave the instrument to
dry naturally. If condensation forms on the lenses, allow the moisture to evaporate
naturally. Leave the carrying case open until all moisture has evaporated.
• Always transport the instrument in a locked instrument case. For longer trips,
transport the instrument in the instrument case and inside the original shipping
container.
• Trimble recommends calibrating your instrument once every two weeks to ensure
you are attaining the high accuracy results the instrument is capable of. If the
instrument is transported over rough terrain in a site vehicle it is recommended
to perform a calibration. If the instrument is transported via air travel, it is
recommended the instrument is calibrated before use.

Additional information
The original document is written in English. All documents in other languages are
translations from the original English document. For more information and information
in other languages, go to www.trimble.com.

C CAUTION – For laser safety and regulatory information, refer to the Regulatory
Information document delivered with the product.

For Trimble support, go to www.trimble.com/support.

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