When a higher-accuracy solution is required, or satellite access is prevented by heavy tree cover, buildings, tunnels, or other jobsite structures, LPS (Local Positioning Systems) can use total stations to provide precise location and height information.
Robotic total stations with 360-degree prisms mounted to your machine provide millimeter-level positional accuracy needed for applications such as:
Excavators
Bulldozers
Motor Graders
Cold milling machines
Asphalt pavers
Concrete pavers
Curb and gutter machines
Compact track loaders
Topcon machine control systems allow you to switch back and forth from GPS to LPS modes as satellites become a viable option again. Making the switch is as easy as swapping the prism for the GNSS antenna. The rest of the components continue to operate in their mounted locations.