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Trimble SX12

Engineered for every day.

By combining innovative technology with intuitive functionality the Trimble® SX12 scanning total station saves time and maximizes efficiency.

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Benefits and performance

The SX12 collects high-quality, high-speed scan data, providing detailed site context in a seamless workflow that enables informed and faster project-based decisions.

High accuracy, high quality

The Trimble SX12 total station achieves 1” angular accuracy. This high accuracy is combined with our most precise EDM that produces extremely clean point clouds, saving you time cleaning the data later.

Trimble SX12 scanning total station
Trimble SX12 scanning total station

Vivid, eye-safe laser pointer

Aim, measure and mark effortlessly with a vivid green laser pointer with the smallest point size in the industry, just 3 mm at 50 m, that's still eye safe.

Trimble SX12 scanning total station

Quick data capture

26,600 points per second (scanning) / 1.6 s total station measuring time (prism mode)

Highly accurate

1" angular accuracy & 1 mm + 1.5 ppm prism accuracy

Precise laser pointer

3 mm diameter spot at 50 m

Features and capabilities

Simple navigation & documentation
Navigate

Simple navigation & documentation

Trimble VISION camera system includes three integrated and calibrated cameras in the telescope for simple navigation and documentation.
Field-friendly workflows
Collect

Field-friendly workflows

Easily collect and check data quality and accuracy with Trimble Access software, whether checking your backsight, or doing a live surface inspection against an IFC model.
Built with Trimble MagDrive
Fast rotation

Built with Trimble MagDrive

Turn-to points silently, quickly, and precisely with Trimble MagDrive technology.
Office software
Process and deliver

Office software

Process data and create reports with Trimble Business Center or Trimble RealWorks office software for more advanced scan processing.
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Industries and applications

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Product summary

Trimble SX12

High-accuracy total station with high-precision scanning capabilities.

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Specifications

  • Angular accuracy

    1"

  • EDM accuracy

    1.0 mm + 1.5 ppm Prism / 2.0 mm + 1.5 ppm DR

  • EDM laser spot diameter

    14 mm at 100 m

  • Scan speed

    26,600 points per second, 600 m away

  • Scan range noise

    1.5 mm at 200 m

  • Vivid, eye-safe laser pointer

    3 mm diameter spot at 50 m

Compare Terrestrial Scanning Systems

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Scan SpeedScan RangeRange Noise3D Point AccuracyScan TimeImagingImage Acquisition TimeInterfaceDual Axis CompensatorIngress ProtectionLaser Class
Trimble X7Trimble X7Up to 500 kHz0.6 m–80 m< 2.5 mm @ 30 m3.5 mm @20 m2-7 minutes3 coaxial, calibrated 10MP cameras1-2 min Standard (2-6min HDR)WLAN via Trimble Perspective Windows tablet or Perspective Mobile from Apple or Android deviceAccuracy <3", Range ±10°IP55Laser class 1, eye safe in accordance with IEC EN60825-1
Trimble X9Trimble X9Up to 1000 kHz0.6 m–150 m< 1.5 mm @ 30 m on 80% albedo3.0 mm @20 m1-6 minutes3 coaxial, calibrated 10MP cameras1-2 min Standard (2-6 min HDR)WLAN via Trimble Perspective Windows tablet or Perspective Mobile from Apple or Android deviceAccuracy <3", Range ±10°IP55Laser class 1, eye safe in accordance with IEC EN60825-1
Trimble X12Trimble X12Up to 2,187 kHz0.3 m–250 m; 365 m (Ambiguity Interval)0.25 mm @ 25 m (136 kHz)2.2 mm @20 m1-3 minutes80 MP panorama, paralax free image matching2-2.5 min (HDR)Onboard touchscreen or Trimble Perspective on Windows tabletAccuracy 14", Range ±0.5°, Resolution 0.001°IP54Laser class 1, eye safe in accordance with IEC 60825-1
Trimble SX12Trimble SX1226.6 kHz0.9 m–600 m1.5 mm @ 50 m on 18-90% reflectivity2.5 mm @100 m std dev on sphere target position12 minutes3 calibrated cameras in telescope powered by Trimble VISION™ technology2.5 min StandardWLAN via Trimble AccessAccuracy 0.5", Range ±5.4', Resolution 0.3"IP55Pulsed laser 1550 nm; Laser class 1M

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