PCMM System Specifications

Leica Absolute Tracker

and Leica T-Products
Leica Absolute Tracker accuracy
Feature Benefit
Leica Laser Tracker AT 901-B AT 901-MR AT 901-LR
The measurement uncertainty of a coordinate Uxyz is
defined as the deviation between a measured coordinate (2 sigma specifications)
and the nominal coordinate of that point. This measure-
ment uncertainty is specified as a function of the distance Robust construction and Continuous on-spec
superior thermal stability operation in tough Compatibility
between the laser tracker and the measured point.
Compatible with Leica T-Cam No T-Cam MR T-Cam LR
with homogenous internal industrial environments
Compatible with Leica T-Probe No Yes Yes
The accuracy specified below is achieved with Leica design and non-heat with no need for frequent
Compatible with Leica T-Scan No Yes Yes
Geosystems precision reflectors and a measurement emitting tracker sensor compensation routines;
Compatible with Leica T-Mac No Yes Yes
mode of 1 second per point under stable environmental head a yearly calibration is
conditions at 2 sigma. all your Leica Absolute Measurement Volume
Tracker will ever need Maximal Volume () 80 m (262 ft) 50m (164 ft) 80 m (262 ft) AT 901-B, AT 901-LR
Horizontal 360 360 360
Vertical 45 45 45
Uxyz, Full Range Absolute Interferometer A simple, insusceptible,
utilizing both an technologically mature Measuring and tracking performance
(Full Range Definition: 360 horizontally, 45 vertically absolute distance design for high-accuracy
and up to max. distance range of sensor) meter (ADM) and an measurements in all Measuring rate 3,000 points per second
interferometer (IFM) operating conditions; Measuring rate output 1,000 points per second
AT901-B, AT901-MR, AT901-LR
tremendous data Tracking speed lateral > 4 m/s (13 ft/s)
15 m + 6 m/m
redundancies achieved Tracking speed radial > 6 m/s (19 ft/s)
(0.0006" + 0.00007"/ft)
with combined ADM&IFM Acceleration lateral >2g

systems Acceleration radial unlimited

Uxyz, in 2.5 x 5 x 10 m volume (8.2 x 16.4 x 32.8 ft)
Laser Interferometer sensor IFM
(Prerequisite: The laser tracker sensor is anywhere inside 6 Degrees of Freedom The worlds only AT 901-MR
the volume) Principle technology Heterodyne, single-beam
(6DOF) Portable CMM technologically mature
Wavelength 633 nm (visible)
available as an option PCMM system that can Laser tube MTBF 50,000 hrs
AT901-B, AT901-MR, AT901-LR
probe like a fixed CMM, Warm-up time, cold start 8 min
10 m + 5 m/m
scan like a laser scanner Warm-up time, warm start 5 min
(0.0004" + 0.00006"/ft)
and track automated Beam diameter 4.0 mm (0.157")
applications all in one Distance resolution 0.32 m (0.000013")
system Distance accuracy 0.5 m (0.000019")

2.5 m Lean construction and Easy one-person Integrated Absolute Interferometer Yes Yes Yes
(8.2 ft)
compact dimensions, transportation and
5 m (16.4 ft)
weighing 22 kg and installation, in full Maximal ADM distance 1.0 40 m 1.0 9 m 1.0 40 m
620 mm in length compliance with labor (3.3 131 ft) (3.3 29 ft) (3.3 131 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Underlying operational principle Modulation of polarization
department regulations;
Wavelength 795 nm (infrared)
whole system fits in an
Bbeam diameter 2.5 mm (0.0984")
average-sized station
Distance resolution 0.1 m (0.000004")
wagon
Distance accuracy
over full range 25 m ( 0.001")
Leica Laser Tracker, Leica T-Cam and Leica T-Probe Automated Lock-On
ADM/IFM with small beam Use of 0.5" reflectors over when beam broken Yes Yes Yes
diameter full measurement range
Ambient conditions
Working temperature +0C to +40C (32 F to 104 F)
Storage temperature -10C to +60C (14 F to 140 F)
Laser Safety IEC 60825-1; Second Edition (2007-03)
Relative humidity 10 90%, non-condensing
Operational elevation 0 3,050 m (0 10,000 ft) The Laser Tracking System is a Class 2 Laser Product
Storage elevation 0 21,000 m (0 70,000 ft)

Accuracy information AT 901-B, AT 901-MR & AT 901-LR

Marks of conformity
CB-certified by electrosuisse Yes
Angular resolution 0.14 arc sec
CE Yes Angular repeatability, full range 7.5 m + 3 m/m
Yes and in 2.5 x 5 x 10 m volume (0.0003" + 0.00004"/ft)
Angle accuracy, full range 15 m + 6 m/m
(0.0006" + 0.00007"/ft)
Angle accuracy in 2.5 x 5 x 10 m volume 10 m + 5 m/m
(0.0004" + 0.00006"/ft)

Size and weight

Sensor size 620 / 290 / 240 mm (24 / 11 / 9)

Sensor weight 22 kg (48.5 lbs)
Controller size 510 / 485 / 200 mm (20 / 19 / 7.9)
Controller weight 17 kg (37.5 lbs)
Leica T-Probe system accuracy
Comfort through true intelligence
The measurement uncertainty of 3D points U3d is Comfort through true intelligence
defined as the distance between a measured point and
Feature Benefit
the nominal position of that point. This measurement
Leica AT901-MR gives you a
uncertainty is specified as a function of the distance Feature Benefit
measurement volume of up to
between the laser tracker and the measured point.
Armless operations Full Walk-Around 18 m (59 ft), Leica AT901-LR
The measurement uncertainty of spatial length Ul freedom up to 30 m (98 ft) Sealed housing Work in toughest industrial
is defined as the deviation between a measured length environments
and its nominal value. This measurement uncertainty is Wireless operations Speed and safety increase
specified as a function of the shortest distance between
the laser tracker and the measured length. The length can No direct line of sight Reaches hidden, recessed Leica T-Mac system accuracy Robust design, with no Designed for use in real
be up to 6m and is positioned perpendicularly to the laser between probe tip and or hard-to-reach parts
internal moving parts or production environments,
beam (Leica T-Probe held in constant orientation). laser tracker required without needing to Accuracy of rotation angles
mechanisms easy to service and with no
reposition laser tracker 0.01 = 18 m/100mm (0.002"/ft)
wear and tear
Measurement uncertainty of sphere radius Ur is
defined as the deviation between a measured sphere Probe self-identification Eliminates handling errors Accuray of time stamp
radius and its nominal value. This specification assumes 5 s
Simple mechanical Direct mounting on a robot
a reference sphere with a radius between 10 mm and Stylus self-identification Eliminates handling errors
Typical positioning accuracy for applications on interface or a machine
50 mm. This measurement uncertainty is specified as a
function of the distance between the Laser Tracker and Acoustic system feedback Accelerates measurement drilling robots
the measured sphere (Leica T-Probe held in constant in your hand process 50 m (0.002")
orientation). Adaptation of tool Automatic connection to
Positional accuracy exchange interface robot with high repeatability
Visual system feedback Accelerates measurement
The uncertainty specified below is achieved with Leica 15 m + 6 m/m (0.0006" + 0.00007"/ft) of under 3 m (0.00012")
in your hand process
T-Probe (110 mm stylus in mount 1/2) and a measurement
unfiltered measurement data (100%)
mode of 1s per point under stable environmental
Precision quick release Flexibility with speed
conditions at 2 sigma. Multiple reflector nests on Calibrated reflector locations
for stylus
Leica T-Mac housing as known home points for
Measurement uncertainty of 3D Point easy establishing of object
Wide variation Highest probing flexibility
U3d = 100 m if under 7 m (0.004" if under 23 ft) orientation
of styli type and length
U3d = 30 m + 10 m/m if greater than 7 m
(0.0012" + 0.00012"/ft if greater than 23 ft)

Measurement uncertainty of spatial length

Ul = 60 m if under 8.5 m ( 0.0024" if under 27.9 ft)

Ul = 7 m/m if greater than 8.5 m

( 0.00008"/ft if greater than 27.9 ft)

Measurement uncertainty of sphere radius

Ur = 20 m + 2 m/m ( 0.0008" + 0.00002"/ft)
unfiltered measurement data (100%)
Leica T-Mac AT 901-MR AT 901-LR

Leica T-Probe AT 901-MR AT 901-LR

Measurement volume
Maximal volume 18 m 30 m
Measurement volume (60 ft) (98 ft)
Maximal volume () 18 m 30 m
(60 ft) (98 ft) Horizontal 360
Vertical 45
Horizontal 360
Vertical 45 Acceptance angle
(Freedom to rotate)
Acceptance angle Pitch angle 45
(Freedom to rotate) Jaw angle 45
Pitch angle 45 Roll angle 360, unlimited
Jaw angle 45
Roll angle 360, unlimited Measuring and tracking performance
Measuring rate output 1,000 points per second
Measuring and tracking performance Tracking speed all directions > 1 m/s ( 3.3 ft/s)
Measuring rate output 1,000 points per second Acceleration all directions 1g
Tracking speed all directions > 1 m/s ( 3.3 ft/s)
Acceleration, all directions 1g Accuracy
Accuracy of rotation angles 0.01 = 18 m/100mm
Weight (0.002"/ft)
Leica T-Probe with standard tip Accuray of time stamp 5 s
and battery 670 g ( 1.48 lb) Positional accuracy 15 m + 6 m/m
Leica T-Probe with standard tip (0.0006" + 0.00007"/ft)
and without battery 570 g ( 1.26 lb)
Leica T-Cam MR and LR 4.7 kg ( 10.36 lb) Weight
Leica T-Mac 1,480 g ( 3.26 lb)
Leica T-Scan system accuracy
Leica T-Scan AT 901-MR AT 901-LR
Measurement uncertainty of spatial length Ul is the
deviation between a measured length and its nominal value.
This measurement uncertainty is specified as a function
Measurement volume
of the shortest distance between the Laser Tracker and
Maximal volume () 18 m 30 m
the measured length. The length can be up to 6m and is
(60 ft) (98 ft)
perpendicular positioned to the laser beam.The centers of
Horizontal 360
two fix-mounted spheres (sphere radius between 15 mm and
Vertical 45
20 mm) at the end of the reference length are representing
the nominal distance. The measured distance between the
Acceptance angle
sphere centers is calculated using scan data of all four Leica
(Freedom to rotate)
T-Scan sides.
Pitch angle 45
Jaw angle 45
Measurement uncertainty of sphere radius Ur is
Roll angle 360, unlimited
the deviation between a measured sphere radius and its
nominal value. The measurement uncertainty of the sphere
Measuring and
surface Us is defined as the value of all deviation from
tracking performance
the best-fit sphere that is calculated with all measured
Measuring rate output 7,000 points per second
points. This specification assumes a reference sphere with
Tracking speed all directions < 1 m/s ( 3.3 ft/s)
a radius between 10 mm and 50 mm. These measurement
Acceleration all directions 1g
uncertainties are specified as a function of the distance
between the Laser Tracker and the sphere. Data of all four
Leica T-Scan sensor
Leica T-Scan sides is utilized for the calculation of the sphere
Measuring depth 75 mm (2.95)
radius and the sphere surface.
Mean scan width 90 mm (3.54")
Mean measuring distance 83 mm (3.27")
Measurement uncertainty of plane surface Up is defined
Line frequency up to 140 lines/second
as the value of all deviation from the best-fit plane that is
Measurement sampling rate 10,000 points per second
calculated with all measured points. Data from all four Leica T-
Distance resolution 1 m (0.00004")
Scan sides is utilized for the calculation of the plane surface.
Point density 0.14 mm 1.96 mm
(0.0055" 0.0772")
The uncertainty specified below is achieved with Leica T-Scan
Accuracy 30 m (0.00118")
using a point density setting of at least 0.35 mm and a line
spacing of at least 0.35 mm under stable environmental
Laser Safety IEC 60825-1; 1993+A1
conditions at 2 sigma.
1997 + A2: 2001, class 2
Measurement uncertainty of spatial length
Working temperature +16C to +24C (61 F to 75 F)
UL = 60 m if under 8.5 m ( 0.0024" if under 27.9 ft)
Storage temperature -10C to +60C (14 F to 140 F)
UL = 7 m/m if greater than 8.5 m ( 0.00008"/ft if greater
Relative humidity 10 90% non-condensing
than 27.9 ft)
Weight
Measurement uncertainty of sphere radius
Leica T-Scan 1,200 g ( 2.6 lbs)
UR = 50 m if under 8.5 m ( 0.002" if under 27.9 ft)
UR = 7 m/m if greater than 8.5 m ( 0.00008"/ft if greater
than 27.9 ft)
US = 95 m + 1.5 m/m (0.0037" + 0.00002"/ft)

Measurement uncertainty of plane surface

UP = 95 m + 3 m/m (0.0037" + 0.00004"/ft)
Feature Benefit
The specs shown herein are based on true and unfiltered data.
Typical accuracy on filtered values is about 50% better
than the values shown above.
Measurement volume of up to 30 m Measure large object without
(98 ft) repositioning laser tracker

20% weight reduction and 30% smaller Improved portability, ease of use on
volume than previous model long, demanding jobs and better access
to toght spaces with difficult geometries

Optmized marker positions More accurate 6DOF readings over the

full range of scanner positions

Instant Temperature Compensation No-nonsense measurements in

almost any environment without user
intervention

Enhanced operator feedback with new Accurate information about optimal

Leica AT901-MR gives you a
measurement volume of up to
18 m (59 ft), Leica AT901-LR up
to 30 m (98 ft)
intuitive LED pattern scanning distance
Improved ergonomics with optimized Leica T-Scan is the most comfortable-
handle design and reduced weight to-work-with hand-held laser scanner in
the industry
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