Fast, accurate and efficient 502 Series total stations help speed up field work
Nikon 502 Series total stations have multiple features to help you work more quickly and productively in the field. The 502 Series consists of the popular DTM-522 and the new NPL-522, which provides a prismless option. These total stations deliver a versatile, easy-to-use platform so you can get the job done right. And 502 Series total stations punch through brush better than most total stations—something you'll appreciate when dealing with dense foliage at your survey site.

Nikon 502 Series total stations feature the Lumi-Guide tracking light, helping the rodman locate the correct lines quickly for a more efficient stakeout.

Both 502 Series models feature a Lumi-Guide tracking light above the telescope objective lens. It emits one steady and one blinking beam of coherent red light, allowing the rodman to locate the correct line quickly and easily. The Lumi-Guide also assists in one-man clearing of lines, and it works as a prism illuminator for night surveying.

Download the brochure
Click on the link to download this product brochure. Brochures are from two to four pages long and include product overviews and specifications.

Keypad with Quick Code keys
To speed up data input, you can assign frequently used functions to the two USR keys. You can also define up to 10 one-touch Quick Codes; simply aim at the target and press one of the Quick Code keys to measure and record a point with the assigned code.

Two models to choose from
There are two Nikon 502 Series total station models to choose from. Click here to view a specification chart of each Nikon total station in the 502 Series, so you can easily compare to find the one that's right for your needs.

DTM-522 offers long life battery
DTM-522 offers long Battery Life: The BC-80 clip-on battery gives you up to 10.5 hours of continuous distance/angle measurement; with one measurement every 30 seconds, battery life extends up to 24 hours.

NPL-522 adds prismless option to 502 Series
NPL-522 adds prismless option to 502 series: The 522 NPL has reflectorless capabilities that expand the environments you can survey without sacrificing speed or accuracy—you can survey in areas where using a prism would be impossible or dangerous.

Accuracy you can depend on
The 502 series is extremely precise. The DTM-522 model has an accuracy of ± (2+2 ppm x D) mm in precise mode and the NPL-522 features accuracy of ± (3 + 2 ppm x D) mm in precise mode.

The complete data collection system from TDS
The 502 Series total stations are part of the complete data collection system from TDS. You can connect your total station to a rugged Recon or Ranger handheld computer for more flexible, powerful data collection capabilities.

Connex
Connex Data Transfer and Conversion Software, developed by TDS, enables bi-directional data transfer between a Nikon total station with on-board storage and a PC. By importing and exporting a variety of data formats, Connex allows you to interface to many engineering or CAD programs. You can also quickly identify and correct errors from the field, manage your data and easily generate reports. Connex replaces the discontinued TransIt program.