Northwest Instruments · Complete Total Station Package
NTS03PKG
2″ Reflectorless Total Station
Complete Package
Complete Package
Everything for a one-person setup in one order: the NTS03 total station and case, a heavy-duty tripod, an adjustable prism, a 2.5 m prism pole and a prism pole tripod.
Questions? Talk to a survey instrument specialist: 1-877-866-5721
5
Pieces
2″
Angle accuracy
3,000 m
Range, prism
300 m
Reflectorless
20,000 pts
Memory
RS-232C
Data out
IP55
Rating
8 hrs
Battery
The Package
The Whole Crew’s Gear,
Ready on Day One.
Ready on Day One.
NTS03 total station and case, NWFT99A tripod, NPP01 pole with NPA63 prism, and NTP12 pole tripod.
The Northwest Instruments NTS03PKG is a complete total station package. It pairs the NTS03 — a 2 arc-second reflectorless total station with a laser plummet, RS-232C and 20,000 points of memory — with every piece you need on the other end of the shot: a wood and fiberglass tripod, an adjustable prism assembly, a 2.5 m prism pole and a prism pole tripod.
The instrument measures angles, distances and coordinates to a prism up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft), or reflectorless up to 300 m (984 ft). With the pole tripod holding the target plumb, one person can run the whole job. Every specification for the instrument is taken from Northwest Instruments’ own NTS03R Quick Start Guide, and the NTS03 and NTS03R are the same total station.
Prefer to buy the pieces separately?
Each component has its own page: NTS03, NWFT99A tripod, NPA63 prism assembly, NPP01 prism pole and NTP12 pole tripod.
What’s in the Box
Five Pieces,
One Order.
One Order.
Included in the package
- NTS03 2″ reflectorless total station with hard carrying case
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger, tools and rain cover
- NWFT99A heavy-duty wood & fiberglass tripod with quick clamps
- NPA63 adjustable single-prism assembly with padded nylon bag
- NPP01 2.5 m aluminum prism pole with level vial and carrying bag
- NTP12 aluminum prism pole tripod
Meet the Components
Each Piece,
Built to Work Together.
Built to Work Together.
Total Station
NTS03
2″ reflectorless total station
The instrument itself, in its yellow hard carrying case with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charger, tools and rain cover.
- 2″ angle accuracy, 30x telescope
- 300 m reflectorless, 3,000 m to a prism
- 20,000 points, RS-232C, USB, Bluetooth, SD
Tripod
NWFT99A
Heavy-duty wood & fiberglass tripod
The stable platform for the instrument. Quick clamps, flat 5/8-11 head, replaceable hardened steel feet and a shoulder strap.
- 43 in collapsed, 72 in (6 ft) extended
- Wood and fiberglass for stability
- Quick-clamp leg locks
Prism Assembly
NPA63
Adjustable single-prism assembly
The target you shoot to: a single prism in a 64 mm canister on an adjustable tilting holder, with its own padded bag.
- 0 / -30 mm offset, tilting holder
- 5/8 x 11 mounting thread
- Padded nylon storage bag
Prism Pole
NPP01
2.5 m aluminum prism pole
Carries the prism. Two sections with a compression press lock, an integrated level vial and red and white metric graduations.
- Extends to 2.5 m (8.25 ft), collapses to 4.6 ft
- Integrated level vial for plumb
- 5/8 x 11 top, carrying bag included
Pole Tripod
NTP12
Aluminum prism pole tripod
Holds the NPP01 pole stationary so you can work from the instrument without a second person. Clamp-lock legs, pointed steel feet.
- 48 to 72 in (6 ft) adjustable legs
- Flat head grips poles up to 1.25 in
- Twist-knob lock, grip-and-slide control
How It Works
From Case to First Shot.
1
Set up the instrument
Plant the NWFT99A tripod, mount the NTS03, and use the laser plummet (±0.8 mm at 1.5 m) to get over the point.
2
Stand the target
Thread the NPA63 prism assembly onto the NPP01 pole, set the offset (0 or -30 mm), and bring the pole plumb with its level vial.
3
Hold it hands-free
The NPP01 pole sits in the NTP12 tripod, which holds it stationary. Work from the instrument with no second person needed to hold the pole.
4
Shoot
Measure angles, distances and coordinates to the prism at up to 3,000 m, or go reflectorless to 300 m when there is nothing to hold.
Key Features
Built for Precision.
Priced for Contractors.
Priced for Contractors.
2″ Angular Accuracy
Two arc-second angle measurement from an absolute encoder, with the minimum display selectable at 1″, 5″ or 10″. That is survey-grade angle work at a fraction of what the big three charge for the same specification.
ABSOLUTE ENCODER
True Reflectorless Measurement
Shoot a wall, a corner, a bridge soffit or a rock face with no prism and nobody holding it. Class 3R laser pointer, coaxial EDM, 300 m (984 ft) reflectorless and 3,000 m (9,843 ft) with a prism.
ONE-PERSON SHOTS
30x Telescope, 1°20′ Field of View
A bright 30x optical train that picks up targets fast, resolves to 4.0″, and focuses down to 1.5 m for tight interior and trench work.
4.0″ RESOLVING POWER
20,000 Point Internal Memory
Store 20,000 points on board, or run it live into a data collector with SurvCE. Job data comes off by RS-232C, USB, Bluetooth, SD card or a USB stick — whatever your workflow already uses.
SURVCE COMPATIBLE
Laser Plummet, ±0.8 mm at 1.5 m
Set up over the point in a fraction of the time an optical plummet takes, and see it in daylight. Class 2 laser, and electronic automatic compensation with a ±3′ range keeps you level once you are there.
FAST SET-UPS
IP55 and −20 to +50 °C
Dust-protected and water-jet resistant to IEC 60529, rated from −20 °C to +50 °C. Winter layout and desert summers, with up to a 3-year warranty against manufacturer defect.
ALL-WEATHER
See the NTS03
The Instrument Up Close.
Data & Connectivity
Every Port You Need —
Including RS-232C.
Including RS-232C.
Most current total stations have dropped the RS-232C serial port. The NTS03 keeps it and adds every modern option, so it works with the data collector, cable and office software you already own and with whatever you move to next.
RS-232CRARE NOW
The serial port almost everyone else has dropped. Keeps older data collectors, serial cables and legacy office software working.
USB
Direct USB connection to a computer for straightforward transfer.
Bluetooth
Wireless to a data collector or phone — no cable to lose.
Micro SD & SD card
Pull the card, walk it to the office. No drivers, no software.
USB stick
Save straight onto a thumb drive from the instrument.
I/O port
For accessories and direct instrument control.
Range & Accuracy
How Far It Actually Shoots.
An instrument does not have one range — it has a different range for every kind of target. All three, from the manufacturer’s NTS03R Quick Start Guide.
| Ranging mode | Measuring distance | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Normal conditions, with prism | 3,000 m | 9,843 ft |
| Reflector sheet | 600 m | 1,969 ft |
| Reflectorless | 300 m | 984 ft |
Achievable reflectorless range depends on the colour, texture and angle of the surface you are shooting.
Specifications
Full Specification, Every Piece.
| Angle measurement | |
| Angle accuracy | 2″ (2 arc seconds) |
| Measuring method | Absolute encoder |
| Minimum display | 1″ / 5″ / 10″, selectable |
| Detection method | Level radial, vertical radial |
| Telescope | |
| Magnification | 30x |
| Field of view | 1°20′ |
| Resolving power | 4.0″ |
| Minimum sight distance | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Distance measurement (EDM) | |
| EDM type | Coaxial |
| Reflectorless / laser pointer class | Class 3R / IIIa |
| Range with prism | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Range, reflector sheet | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Range, reflectorless | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Automatic correction | Meteorological, atmospheric refraction, earth curvature |
| Compensation & plummet | |
| Compensation method | Electronic, automatic |
| Compensation range | ±3′ |
| Compensation resolving power | 3″ |
| Laser plummet accuracy | ±0.8 mm at 1.5 m |
| Laser plummet class | Class 2 / IEC 60825-1 |
| Data, power & environment | |
| Display | LCD, 6 lines × 12 characters |
| Internal memory | 20,000 points |
| Data ports | I/O, RS-232C, USB, Bluetooth, Micro SD, SD card, USB stick |
| Data collector software | Works with SurvCE |
| Operating time | 8 hours |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C (−4 °F to +122 °F) |
| Warranty | Up to 3 years against manufacturer defect |
| NWFT99A tripod | |
| Material | Wood and fiberglass |
| Locking mechanism | Quick clamp |
| Head / thread | Flat head, 5/8 x 11 |
| Height | 43 in collapsed, 72 in (6 ft) extended |
| Feet | Hardened steel, pointed, replaceable on site |
| Carry | Shoulder strap |
| NPA63 prism assembly | |
| Prism | Single prism in 64 mm red canister |
| Offset | 0 / -30 mm |
| Holder | Adjustable, with tilt |
| Target | Suspended-type single prism target |
| Mounting thread | 5/8 x 11 |
| Includes | Padded nylon storage bag |
| NPP01 prism pole | |
| Material | Aluminum, 2 sections |
| Length | 2.5 m (8.25 ft) extended, 4.6 ft collapsed |
| Lock | Compression press lock lever |
| Top thread | 5/8 x 11 |
| Graduations | Metric in tenths, alternating red and white |
| Level | Integrated level vial |
| Includes | Carrying bag |
| NTP12 prism pole tripod | |
| Material | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Height | 48 in collapsed, 72 in (6 ft) extended |
| Head | Flat, accepts poles up to 1.25 in |
| Locks | Clamp locks, twist-knob lock, grip-and-slide control |
| Feet | Pointed steel |
Total station specifications from the Northwest Instruments NTS03R Quick Start Guide.
Questions & Answers
NTS03PKG Questions We Actually Get.
What is included in the Northwest Instruments NTS03PKG package?
The NTS03 2″ reflectorless total station with hard carrying case, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charger, tools and rain cover, plus an NWFT99A heavy-duty wood and fiberglass tripod, an NPA63 adjustable single-prism assembly with padded bag, an NPP01 2.5 m aluminum prism pole with level vial and carrying bag, and an NTP12 aluminum prism pole tripod.
What is the difference between the NTS03, the NTS03K and the NTS03PKG?
The NTS03 is the instrument and case only. The NTS03K adds a SitePro heavy-duty aluminum tripod. The NTS03PKG is the complete package: the instrument and case, a wood and fiberglass instrument tripod, a prism and holder, a prism pole and a prism pole tripod, so you have both ends of the measurement.
Do I need a prism to use the NTS03 total station?
Not always. The NTS03 measures reflectorless to 300 m (984 ft) off a bare surface. A prism extends the range to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) under normal conditions and is the standard way to shoot stakes, control points and long lines, which is why this package includes the prism, pole and pole tripod.
Can one person run this package?
Yes. The NPP01 pole is held by the NTP12 prism pole tripod, which keeps it stationary, so you can work from the instrument without a second person holding the pole. Reflectorless mode removes the need for a target at all when the surface allows it.
What offset does the NPA63 prism assembly use?
The NPA63 holder positions the prism at a 0 or -30 mm offset. Set the prism constant in the total station to match the offset you are using and your distances will be correct.
How tall is the tripod, and what thread does it have?
The NWFT99A wood and fiberglass tripod collapses to 43 inches and extends to 72 inches (6 feet), with a flat head and 5/8 x 11 thread. The NTP12 pole tripod runs 48 to 72 inches.
What is the reflectorless range of the NTS03?
Northwest Instruments’ own NTS03R Quick Start Guide gives 300 m (984 ft) reflectorless, 600 m (1,969 ft) to a reflector sheet and 3,000 m (9,843 ft) to a prism under normal conditions. Real-world range varies with the colour, texture and angle of the surface.
Does the NTS03 have an RS-232C port?
Yes. It has RS-232C along with USB, Bluetooth, Micro SD, SD card, USB stick and I/O, and stores 20,000 points internally. It works with a data collector running SurvCE.
Can I buy the pieces separately?
Yes. Each component has its own page: the NTS03 total station, the NWFT99A tripod, the NPA63 prism assembly, the NPP01 prism pole and the NTP12 pole tripod. The package puts everything for a one-person setup in one order. Call 1-877-866-5721 and we will help you pick.
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Also Available
NTS03
Instrument & Case Only
- ✓ 2″ reflectorless total station
- ✓ Hard carrying case, battery & charger
- ✕ Tripod and prism gear not included
Also Available
NTS03K
Kit with Tripod
- ✓ 2″ reflectorless total station
- ✓ Hard carrying case, battery & charger
- ✓ SitePro ALQR20 heavy-duty tripod
- ✕ Prism, pole and pole tripod not included
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NTS03PKG
Complete Package
- ✓ 2″ reflectorless total station
- ✓ Hard carrying case, battery & charger
- ✓ NWFT99A wood & fiberglass tripod
- ✓ NPA63 prism, NPP01 pole, NTP12 pole tripod
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