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 dierent models.
Trimble S5Trimble S7Trimble S9/Trimble S9 HP
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IN THE CASE
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Item DescriptionItemDescription
Trimble S total station
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2Tribrach11Warranty activation card
3Panel attachment cover12Extended warranty card
4Rain cover13Laser adjustment tool
5Tool for handle14Laser adjustment plate
6Tool kit15Reective foil targets
7Instrument case keys16Rain lens cover
8Regulatory information
document
9Quick start guide
10Certicate, China RoHS table and
Declaration of conformity
17Instrument case
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TRIMBLE S SERIES FEATURES
Laser warning label
Removable handle
Laser warning
label
Eye-piece
Coarse sight
Control unit
attachment
with Bluetooth®
wireless
technology radio
module
Coarse sight
Focus motion
servo knob
Height mark
Vertical motion
servo knob
Horizontal motion
servo knob
Bottom instrument
height mark
On/Off key and Trigger key
Communication (COM) connector
Power (12V) connector
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TRIMBLE S SERIES FEATURES
Laser beam adjustment ports
Handle screws
Coaxial optics for distance
and angle measurement,
tracker and laser pointer
Aperture for camera,
Tracklight® unit, or Long
Range FineLock*
Optical plummet
* Laser label for instruments
equipped with EDM DR plus and
Long Range FineLock option
Radio antenna
Handle screws
Battery
compartment
Face ll display
Face ll keyboard
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SPECIFICATION
Power rating
Power input12V DC, 20W
Environmental specication
IP Classication / dust and water proongIP 65
Operating temperature range-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Humidity100%, condensing
For further technical specications please refer to the Trimble S Series total station
data sheet available from www.trimble.com.
POWER SUPPLY
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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
WARNING – Before charging or using the Trimble S Series total station battery it
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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 rst time, charge it completely
using a Trimble battery charger (not
included).
Button
Battery charge status
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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/O instrument
To power on the instrument press the On/O key. To power o the instrument, press
and hold the On/O key for 2seconds.
On/O key LED
ModeIndicator LEDDescription
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OnSolidConnected to controller
SuspendFlashingWaiting 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 gure.
Take into account that the instrument
requires sucient time to adjust to the
ambient temperature. The rule-of-thumb
for a high precision measurement is:
• Celsius: Temperature dierence in
degrees Celsius (°C) x 2 = duration in
minutes required for the instrument to
adjust to the new ambient temperature.
• Farenheit: Temperature dierence 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 eld 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 reectors clean. Be very careful when cleaning the instrument,
especially when removing sand or dust from lenses and reectors. 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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QUICK START GUIDE
TRANSFORMING THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS
Trimble S Series TOTAL STATION
• When you need extremely precise measurements, make sure that the instrument
has adapted to the surrounding temperature. Signicant variations in instrument
temperature can aect 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.