Buyer’s guide

Leica Absolute Tracker AT960

Key features
Built-in WiFi
Overview camera
For simple set up and
High-resolution display with live view and
communication with the PC and
multiple zoom levels with no reduction in
remote control operation
image quality

PowerLock Large volume

Interrupted line of sight automatically Measure within a volume up to
re‑established with no user interaction 160 metres in diameter

Multifunctionality
Compatible with: IP54 protection
IEC‑certified sealed
> reflectors and Leica T-Probe unit guarantees ingress
for single-point measurement protection against dust and
other contaminants
> A S1, LAS and LAS-XL scanners for ISO certification
non-contact measurement System traceability certified
in line with ISO 17025
> automated robotic installations

Real-time remote monitoring

Real-time data output Compatibility with HxGN SFx |
1000 Hz low-latency Ethercat data transfer Asset Management, the leading
with the optional Real-Time Feature Pack solution for of Industry 4.0 asset
performance management

Hot-swappable battery power GPS location service

Quick and easy cable-free setup Possibility to track location of the
in almost any location Absolute Tracker anywhere in the
world, even when it is switched off.
Orient-to-gravity function
Allows for measurement with
the Z‑axis aligned to gravity –
ideal for levelling and
alignment tasks

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Key features for benchmarking
Does the laser tracker deliver the following benefits?

Other
AT960
tracker

Can it lock onto a target with just 10 microns of uncertainty at any distance within range? ✓
Can it measure a reflector from a distance of up to 80 m away? ✓
Is it IP54 certified to ensure system protection in harsh environments and minimise downtime? ✓
Is the laser tracker compatible with multiple types of accessories such as probes, scanners, automation add-ons? ✓
General

Can the tracker be used in non-conventional orientations (upside down or tilted) while using probes or scanners? ✓
Does it have an internal levelling sensor accurate to within just ±1 arcsec? ✓
Is it possible to get information such as connection status, environmental data and usage statistics and even get
✓
immediately notified if an event happens?
Is the system compatible with the standard metrology packages on the market? ✓
Can the tracker be located using GPS signal all over the world, even when the tracker is switched off? ✓
Does it support WiFi connectivity? ✓
Portability

Has the system gone through a drop test proving that it will remain fully functional if submitted to a hard shock such as
✓
may happen during transportation?
Can it operate on battery power for more than 6 hours? ✓
Can the batteries be hot-swapped, allowing for longer operation without switching off the instrument? ✓
Does the probe automatically recognise the stylus, avoiding operator errors due to incorrect selections? ✓
Does the probe ensure the repeatability of the mounting, saving time by eliminating the need for recalibration? ✓
Does the probe have wide working angles (± 45°) and function at any rotation angle, independent from the orientation of
✓
the laser tracker?
Probing

Does the probe have multiple buttons that can assign different functions (accept point, reject point, next point, etc.)? ✓
Does the probe have audible and visual feedback? ✓
Does the probe support long extensions, bigger than 600 mm, that allow it to reach hidden points? ✓
Is the probe free of time-consuming connection tasks such as pairing the probe to tracker? ✓
Is the probe so accurate that it can measure a scale bar at 5 meters to within 80 microns? ✓
Is the laser tracker compatible with a laser scanner? ✓
Is it possible to use a laser scanner that allows the user to scan multiple colours and materials in a single pass? ✓
Is it possible to use a laser scanner that can be both handheld and mounted within robotic installations? ✓
Can the laser scanner scan objects without spraying or applying targets to the part? ✓
Scanning

Is the scanner so accurate that it can measure a scale-bar to within 50 microns up to 30 metres from the tracker? ✓
Is it possible to scan very large parts with only one instrument because it is easy to move around the measurement object? ✓
Is the scanner certified according to ISO 10360-10? ✓
Can the same laser scanner be used with an Arm (for areas of difficult access) and with a laser tracker for large volume
✓
scanning?
Can the laser scanner acquire up to 1.2 million points/s for a very productive scanning job? ✓
Can the system inspect parts automatically and accurately, independent from robot accuracy performance? ✓
Does the system offer a fully integrated hybrid automation solution combining high-speed scanning of surfaces and
Automation

✓
features with probing hidden points?
Can the system work both manually and automatically using the same software interface without affecting accuracy
✓
performance?
Can the system be used for inline measurements that require inspection without part preparation or the need for special
✓
fixtures?
Does it come with ISO 17025 certification to ensure the traceability of the calibration process? ✓
Certification
and service

Does it come with a 2-year factory warranty as standard? ✓

Does it have 10 years of guaranteed serviceability, allowing more time to plan for a replacement? ✓
Is the product specified according to ISO 10360-10? ✓
Does the supplier have service centres spread all over the world to minimise shipment costs,
✓
avoid customs bureaucracy and provide top-quality service in a local language?

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