Total station is a lightweight, compact and fully integrated electronic instrument combing the capability of an EDM and an angular measuring instrument such as wild theodolite.
Total station can perform the following functions
A. Distance measurement
B. Angular meansurement
C. Data processing
D. Digital display of point details
E. Storing data is an electronic field book

   Total station features
1. Keyboard control
All the functions are controlled by operating key board.
2. Digital panel
The panel displays the values of distance, angle, height and the coordinates of the observed point, where the reflector (target) is kept.
3. Remote height object
The heights of some inaccessible objects such as towers can be read directly. The microprocessor provided in the instrument applies the correction for earth’s curvature and mean refraction, automatically.
4. Traversing program
The coordinates of the reflector and the angle or bearing on the reflector can be stored and can be recalled for next set up of instrument.
5. Setting out for distance direction and height
Whenever a particular direction and horizontal distance is to be entered for the purpose of locating the point on the ground using a target, then the instrument displays the angle through which the theodolite has to be turned and the distance by which the reflector should move.