This article is a complete technical reference for the Leica AT500 laser tracker, covering physical dimensions, power requirements, environmental ratings, measurement capabilities, and accessory specifications. Use this article to verify compatibility, plan deployments, and confirm operating limits before use.
Physical Dimensions
AT500 Instrument
Parameter
Value
Size
261 mm × 239 mm × 477 mm
Transit Axis Height
1,404 mm
Weight (sensor only)
13.60 kg
Weight (GEB364 Battery)
0.32 kg
Weight (Quick Release)
1.25 kg
Quick Release Interface
3½" – 8 UNC
Base Tube
Parameter
Value
Effective Length
862 mm
Overall Length
875 mm
Weight
~9.3 kg
Base Plate
Parameter
Value
Overall Length
615 mm
Width
602 mm
Weight
~17.95 kg
Power Requirements
AT500 Instrument
Parameter
Value
Input Voltage (external power connector)
30 V – 48 V DC
Max. Input Current (overcurrent protection)
4 A
AC/DC Adapter
Parameter
Value
Input Voltage
100 V – 240 V AC
Output Voltage
48 V DC
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Power
180 W
Max. Input AC Current
1.7 A @ 115 V AC / 0.9 A @ 230 V AC
⚠️
Important: Use only
Leica Geosystems-provided power supplies or supplies approved
by Leica Geosystems within LPS specification.
Internal Battery — GEB364
Parameter
Value
Type
Li-Ion
Nominal Voltage
10.8 V DC
Rated Capacity
6.9 Ah
Typical Operating Time
5 h – 6 h
Environmental Specifications
Operating and Storage Temperatures
Component
Operating
Storage
AT500 instrument
−15 °C to +50 °C
−25 °C to +70 °C
Humidity
The AT500 operates at a maximum of 95% relative humidity, non-condensing. To avoid condensation effects, periodically dry out the instrument.
Ingress Protection
Component
Rating
AT500 instrument
IP54 (IEC 60529)
IP54 means the AT500 is protected against dust ingress sufficient to prevent harmful deposits, and against water splashing from any direction.
Elevation
Condition
Max. Elevation
Operation
5,500 m (18,000 ft)
Storage
12,000 m (39,500 ft)
Noise Level
Component
Level
AT500 instrument
< 70 dB (A)
Measurement Capabilities
Angular Measurement
Parameter
Value
Resolution
0.07 arc sec
Angular Repeatability
±7.5 μm + 3 μm/m
Absolute Angular Performance (transverse eT)
±15 μm + 6 μm/m
Angular Range
Axis
Range
Horizontal
Endless
Vertical — Face 1
+75° / −55°
Vertical — Face 2
+85° / −55°
Distance Measurement Range
Reflector
Guaranteed Range
Typical Range
1.5" RRR
0.8 m – 80 m
0.8 m – 160 m (selected 1.5" reflectors)
Measurement Data Output Rate
Parameter
Value
Output Rate
100 points/s
Inclination Sensor
Parameter
Value
Setting Accuracy
±1.0 arc sec (2σ)
Compensated Measuring Range (OTG)
±227 arc sec
Full Measuring Range
±616 arc sec
Compensation Method
Lengthwise & crosswise
Orient to Gravity (OTG)
Parameter
Value
OTG Uncertainty UZ(OTG)
±15 mm + 8 mm/m
Motorisation
Parameter
Value
Maximum Rotation Speed
180°/s
Lateral Acceleration
675°/s²
Radial Acceleration
180 m/s²
Lateral Tracking Speed
145°/s
Radial Tracking Speed
6 m/s
Camera (Overview Camera)
Parameter
Value
Focal Length
20.6 mm
Field of View
~10° horizontal × ~10° vertical
Coverage at 10 m
~1.5 m × 1.5 m
Focus
~17 m (56 ft) for video output
Live Image Resolution
VGA (640 × 480)
Still Image Resolution
2 MP or 5 MP
Update Rate
10 fps
Target Recognition
Supported via ATR image processing
PowerLock
Parameter
Value
Field of View
~10° horizontal × ~10° vertical
Operating Range
2 m – 60 m (with 1.5" RRR)
Operating Wavelength
850 nm
WLAN Module
Parameter
Value
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g; compatible with 802.11n
Channels (Access Point Mode)
1 – 11
Channels (Client Mode)
1 – 13
Frequencies (Access Point Mode)
2.412 – 2.462 GHz
Frequencies (Client Mode)
2.412 – 2.4835 GHz
Data Rate
Up to 150 Mbit/s
Operation Modes
Access Point Mode; Client Mode (connect to external AP)
