The Leica Absolute Tracker AT500 makes measurement simple without compromising on portability, productivity and resilience. From transport case to large-scale measurement is just a matter of moments thanks to a hassle-free setup process, while IP54-rated protection and an extended operating temperature range keep the AT500 working under even the most challenging conditions. With reflector measurement at up to 160 metres from the tracker and simplified 6DoF probing functionality, the AT500 is ready for every manufacturing and assembly challenge, no matter the size or location.
Take the tracker out of the transport case, power on and you’re ready to measure. The AT500 is our easiest ever laser tracker. There are no cables thanks to the built-in controller and battery power, as well as no leveling or reflector initialization required. The system runs on two IATA compliant batteries, hot-swappable and offering up to 6 hours of runtime. Measurement is faster too – at a 100 Hz, point collection is 10 times faster than the AT403, while the latest generation of our patented PowerLock automatic targeting system avoids time wasting. The system is also augmented by the new AT500 Connect App, which allows network setup and leveling to be performed on your smart phone or tablet (available for Android and iOS).
The AT500 boasts IP54-rated protection from the elements, as well as an extended working temperature range of -15 to +50°C, allowing for measurement from the mountaintop to the foundry. And thanks to the all-in-one integrated design with built-in controller – a first for an Absolute Tracker system – the AT500 is more portable than ever.
All-in-One Integrated Design
From built-in battery-powered controller unit, integrated wireless connectivity, environmental monitoring and all-day battery power, to HD overview camera and ergonomic carry handle, every need is built in.
Single-Box Probing System
Just one case contains the lightest and most portable sensor and probe as well as IR remote, with various transportation case options for full flexibility.
Smart Connectivity
Built-in WiFi with true access-point functionality delivers single-user operation through simple PC setup and remote control.
Bluetooth Control
The AT500 Connect app offers quick settings adjustments over Bluetooth direct from a smartphone or tablet (Android and iOS).
PowerLock
Automatically re-establishes interrupted line of sight within a wide field of view with no user interaction required.
Continuous Measurement
Continuous time and distance measurement mode, with measurement sampling rate at 100 Hz.
Entry-Level Probing
Cableless, battery-powered Leica B-Probeplus with customisable hidden-point capability.
IP54 Certification
The IEC-certified sealed unit guarantees ingress protection against dust and other contaminants, enabling effective measurement in even the harshest environments.
MeteoStation
Integrated environmental unit monitors conditions including temperature, pressure and humidity to compensate for changes and ensure accurate measurements regardless of external factors.
Orient-to-Gravity
Enables measurement with the Z-axis aligned to gravity, ideal for levelling and alignment tasks.
Battery Power
Independent hot-swappable battery power supply allows for quick and easy cable-free setup and all-day wireless operation.
Operating Temperature
Wide operating temperature range of -15 to +50° Celsius.
Measurement Volume
Ultra-large measurement volume of up to 320 metres (ø), with minimum measurement distance less than 0.8 metres.
Hexagon Guarantee
Full 24-month factory warranty and guaranteed ten years of serviceability.
Real-Time Asset Management
The AT500 is fully compatible with Metrology Asset Manager, the leading solution for asset performance management in the world of Industry 4.0. Based on data collected in real-time and reported through a centralised user-friendly dashboard, Metrology Asset Manager has been optimised for the management of laser tracker-based systems and is an essential part of every smart manufacturing strategy.
Manufacturers are increasingly interested in digitally pinpointing and inspecting large parts and surfaces that are simply out of range of a traditional handheld 3D laser scanner, touch probe or reflector. The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600 is ready to meet the challenges of these new applications with a unique working principle that can accurately locate a point in 3D space with metrology-grade accuracy without the need for a reflector at the point of measurement.
Based on the established Wave-Form Digitiser technology behind some high-end surveying tools, the ATS600 is powered by the first ever Scanning Absolute Distance Meter, a metrology-grade iteration of this technical principle that can locate a point to within 300 microns from up to 60 metres away.
By measuring a series of such points across a user-definable measurement area, the ATS600 can quickly produce a measurement grid defining the target measurement surface. The density of that point-grid is also customisable, putting the operator in complete control of the balance between process speed and the level of detail that will feed into your metrology software.
With the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600, objects that previously required significant time investments to digitise, or which were even beyond the realistic possibility of efficient measurement, can be quickly brought into the world of 3D analysis by a single operator. With the world’s first ‘direct scanning laser tracker’, productive quality control is primed to expand into entirely new areas of production, powered by a fundamental shift in the way we think about 3D measurement.
The ATS600 also delivers many of the features familiar from the rest of our Absolute Tracker product range, including reflector measurement at up to 80 metres distance, with full PowerLock capability. Combining reflector measurement and direct scanning capabilities delivers impressive all-round performance for large-scale measurement tasks, with scanning quickly describing surfaces and individual reflector readings used for alignment and defining features.
The Scanning Absolute Distance Meter (ADM)
The first ever Scanning ADM allows the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600 to accurately locate a point in 3D coordinate space either with or without a reflector, allowing for standard laser tracker single-point measurements alongside the unique ability to digitise a surface from up to 60 metres distance with no target in place at the point of measurement.
Variable Point Density
The point density of the surface measurement grid the ATS600 produces is entirely user configurable, putting the operator in complete control of finding the perfect balance between data quality and process speed.
Selective Scanning
There’s no need for unnecessary measurement with the ATS600 – just define your target measurement area with the integrated Overview Camera or by using CAD data within your software and the system will limit its measurement process to exactly the area required – no need to mess around with parsing the data of a full-dome scan to collect a few degrees-worth of measurement data.
Operator Independence
With no need for a target in place to make a measurement, the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600 does away with one of the more expensive parts of the typical laser tracker system – the operator at the point of measurement – making the this a laser tracker uniquely suited to automated measurement processes.
Metrology Workflow
With its design as a dedicated metrology device, the ATS600 is as standard fully compatible with all the accepted metrology software packages, allowing it to fit seamlessly alongside currently established metrology workflows and data processing standards.
PowerLock
As with every model within our Absolute Tracker line-up, the ATS600 comes with the renowned PowerLock function as standard when performing reflector measurements, allowing an interrupted line-of-sight to the measurement target to be automatically re-established with no user interaction required.
Combined Measurement
The ATS600 is particularly powerful when using both direct scanning and reflector measurement within the same process, whether that’s quality inspection of large parts using scanning for surfaces and a reflector for features, or build and adjust procedures where scanning provides a complete picture of the assembly and reflector measurement delivers a more accurate position reference.
Battery Power
The expected independent hot-swappable battery power supply is also standard for the ATS600, allowing for quick and easy cable-free setup in almost any location for better portability – ideal for a laser tracker cleared well-suited to use around large-scale worksites.
WiFi Connectivity
The built-in WiFi connectivity of the ATS600 adds to the impressive portability of the system, while also allowing for even easier control of a unit that can fully deliver with just a single operator.
IP54 Certified
The ATS600 is an IP54 IEC-certified sealed unit with guaranteed ingress protection against dust and other contaminants, enabling the laser tracker to measure effectively in even the harshest environments.
MeteoStation
An integrated environmental monitor checks conditions including temperature, pressure and humidity, allowing for the recording of accurate measurements regardless of the challenges of hostile measurement settings.
All-in-One Design
As with all our laser tracker systems, the ATS600 has been built for portability, weighing in at less than 15 kilograms and able to be securely transported within a single small flight case.
Orient to Gravity (OTG)
The OTG function enables users to measure with the Z-axis aligned to gravity, ideal for levelling and alignment tasks such as build and inspect of tool and jig fixturing.
Real-Time Asset Management
The AT960/AT930/ATS600 is fully compatible with Metrology Asset Manager, the leading solution for asset performance management in the world of Industry 4.0. Based on data collected in real-time and reported through a centralised user-friendly dashboard, Metrology Asset Manager has been optimised for the management of laser tracker-based systems and is an essential part of every smart manufacturing strategy.
High-performance 6DoF laser tracker technology in an ultra-portable and easy-to-use form factor.
The Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 is a robust, all-in-one laser tracker that fits in a single flight case. Offering high-speed dynamic measurement as standard, it is a complete solution for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing, scanning and automated inspection as well as reflector measurement.
A new generation of portable CMM system based on proven technology, the AT960 brings together the 6DoF functionality introduced with the Leica Absolute Tracker AT901 and the portability and usability delivered by the compact Leica Absolute Tracker AT403. The result is a highly-sophisticated yet easy-to-use large-volume measurement solution weighing less than 14 kilograms.
The AT960 laser tracker can be transported easily, unpacked quickly and powered up in minutes to deliver high-performance measurement almost anywhere. Dynamic features and flexible functionality give users absolute speed, accuracy and portability.
Featuring wireless communication and a battery operation option, the integrated-technology design of the AT960 makes lengthy setup a thing of the past. The Leica Absolute Interferometer (AIFM) enables accurate high-speed measurement to a moving target while the innovative PowerLock function ensures an interrupted beam is instantly re-established without user intervention, reducing operator workload and training requirements. Intuitive touch-screen controls minimise the potential for user error, saving time, effort and money. Check and compensation architecture means basic adjustments can be made in the field, while robust design guarantees on-specification operations with minimal calibration and servicing
When combined with the Real-Time Feature Pack and Leica T-Mac, the AT960 evolves into a laser tracker solution that meets the deterministic measurement data-delivery requirements of high-end automated installations. Built on the industry-proven EtherCAT protocol, it enables the delivery of 6DoF measurement data with accurate timestamps at an output rate of up to 1000 Hertz. Known as 7DoF measurement data, this enables real-time machine control within even highly-dynamic robotic setups.
With a measurement volume of up to 160 metres in diameter, the AT960 is compatible with Leica T-Probe, Leica T-Mac, Leica T-Scan 5 and Leica Absolute Scanner technology. This flexibility allows it to cater to a wide variety of inspection applications – from quality lab to in-line; from in the factory to in the field – ensuring users have the right tool for any measurement challenge.
All-in-One Integrated Design
From built-in battery-powered controller unit, integrated wireless connectivity, environmental monitoring and all-day battery power, to HD overview camera and ergonomic carry handle, every need is built in.
Single-Box Probing System
Just one case contains the lightest and most portable sensor and probe as well as IR remote, with various transportation case options for full flexibility.
Smart Connectivity
Built-in WiFi with true access-point functionality delivers single-user operation through simple PC setup and remote control.
Bluetooth Control
The AT500 Connect app offers quick settings adjustments over Bluetooth direct from a smartphone or tablet (Android and iOS).
PowerLock
Automatically re-establishes interrupted line of sight within a wide field of view with no user interaction required.
Continuous Measurement
Continuous time and distance measurement mode, with measurement sampling rate at 100 Hz.
Entry-Level Probing
Cableless, battery-powered Leica B-Probeplus with customisable hidden-point capability.
IP54 Certification
The IEC-certified sealed unit guarantees ingress protection against dust and other contaminants, enabling effective measurement in even the harshest environments.
MeteoStation
Integrated environmental unit monitors conditions including temperature, pressure and humidity to compensate for changes and ensure accurate measurements regardless of external factors.
Orient-to-Gravity
Enables measurement with the Z-axis aligned to gravity, ideal for levelling and alignment tasks.
Battery Power
Independent hot-swappable battery power supply allows for quick and easy cable-free setup and all-day wireless operation.
Operating Temperature
Wide operating temperature range of -15 to +50° Celsius.
Measurement Volume
Ultra-large measurement volume of up to 320 metres (ø), with minimum measurement distance less than 0.8 metres.
Hexagon Guarantee
Full 24-month factory warranty and guaranteed ten years of serviceability.
Real-Time Asset Management
The AT500 is fully compatible with Metrology Asset Manager, the leading solution for asset performance management in the world of Industry 4.0. Based on data collected in real-time and reported through a centralised user-friendly dashboard, Metrology Asset Manager has been optimised for the management of laser tracker-based systems and is an essential part of every smart manufacturing strategy.
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