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HTS-720-Android
★ Android-Powered Total Station
Hi-Target · Model HTS-720R
HTS-720 Android Total Station.
Smartphone-grade usability. Surveying-grade precision. A 5.5-inch HD touchscreen, Android 9.0, and an 8 MP camera — built into a 2″ precision total station.
The HTS-720 ends the era of cramped keypads and cryptic menu trees. Tap, swipe, photograph, stake out — exactly how your crew already works on every other device. Backed by 5000m prism range, dual-axis compensation, and Hi-Survey software with road, bridge, and tunnel design modules.
Android 9.0
5.5″ HD Touch
8 MP Camera
5000m Prism Range
IP65 Rugged
Built for the Way You Work
The total station your crew already knows how to use.
Every surveyor on your team carries an Android phone. They tap. They swipe. They pinch and zoom. The HTS-720 brings that same interface to the field instrument — running Android 9.0 on a 5.5-inch, 720×1440 touchscreen with ≥500 cd/m² brightness for direct sunlight readability.
Behind the modern UI sits a 30× telescope, a rotary absolute encoder delivering 2″ angular accuracy, dual-axis compensation, and an EDM that reaches 5000m with a single prism. This isn't a tablet glued to a total station — it's a total station designed Android-first from the ground up.
8MP
HD field camera
30×
Telescope magnification
5.5″
HD touch display
1.8GHz
Qualcomm octa-core CPU
Hardware Profile
Phone-class hardware.
Surveying-class build.
Android 9
Modern, familiar OS
5.5″
720×1440 HD touchscreen
8MP
HD field camera
1.8GHz
Qualcomm octa-core
Key Features
Six reasons your crew
will stop complaining
about the instrument.
Every feature here exists to remove friction from a workflow surveyors do hundreds of times per project.
FEATURE 01
T-Survey / Hi-Survey — Field software, not firmware.
A full Android measurement application with intuitive quick-settings, comprehensive function library for every measurement scenario, and online update support. Pre-built modules for road, bridge, and tunnel design ship with the device — no add-on licenses, no aftermarket controllers, no separate field computer required.
Online updates
Latest features delivered over Wi-Fi or cellular
FEATURE 02
Visual Stakeout
Stop squinting through the telescope. The 8 MP camera streams live imagery to the screen, guiding both novice and experienced operators to stake-out points with on-screen overlays.
FEATURE 03
One-Click CAD Stakeout
Millisecond-level CAD engine response. Select stakeout points and lines directly from the imported drawing — no exports to USB, no conversions, no compatibility headaches.
FEATURE 04
Automatic Instrument Height
The HTS-720 calculates instrument height automatically — eliminating a common source of survey error and skipping a setup step your crew used to do with a tape measure.
FEATURE 05
Animated Electronic Bubble
Graphical instructions guide the operator through foot-screw adjustment in a single step. Setup is faster, more intuitive, and less error-prone — especially for new crew members.
FEATURE 06
Imaging for point recording & drafting.
The integrated 8 MP camera records HD imagery alongside each measurement, which feeds into the Hi-Survey drafting workflow. Site context is captured automatically — invaluable for as-built documentation, dispute resolution, and remote office review. No more carrying a separate camera; no more correlating photos to measurements manually back at the office.
HD photo per point
Imagery archived with the survey dataset
Hi-Survey / T-Survey
An Android app, not a port of legacy firmware.
Most "Android total stations" are old firmware wrapped in a touchscreen. The HTS-720's Hi-Survey software is genuinely Android-native — built to feel familiar to anyone who's used a smartphone for the last decade, while still doing every job the surveying profession requires.
Road, Bridge & Tunnel design modules — ship built-in with the device, no aftermarket purchase
Quick-settings workflow — no page-switching, no menu-tree archaeology, no manual hunting
Online update support — new features and bug fixes pushed over Wi-Fi or cellular
Standard data exchange — DXF, CSV, and other industry formats import / export natively
Smart Upgrade Path
HTS-720 vs. traditional optical total stations.
Still using a keypad-driven optical total station? Here's exactly what your crew gets by upgrading to Android.
| Capability | HTS-720 Android | Optical Total Station | Robotic (HTS-820) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android 9.0 + 5.5″ touchscreen | |||
| Built-in HD camera | 8 MP | Dual 2 MP | |
| Visual + CAD stakeout | |||
| Motorized servo drives (robotic) | |||
| One-person operation | |||
| Angular accuracy | 2″ (1″ optional) | 2–5″ | 2″ (1″ optional) |
| Prism range | Up to 5000–6000 m | 2000–3500 m typical | Up to 5000–6000 m |
| Weight (battery included) | 5.75 kg | ~5–6 kg | ~8 kg |
| Price point | Mid-range | Entry-level | Flagship |
Technical Specifications
Every detail. Documented.
Complete technical specifications for the HTS-720 Android Total Station — sourced directly from the Hi-Target factory datasheet.
| Angle Measurement | |
| Angle Measuring Principle | Rotary Absolute Encoder |
| Minimum Readout | 0.1″ |
| Accuracy | 2″ standard · 1″ optional |
| Distance Measurement (Prism) | |
| Single Prism Range (General / Good Atmosphere) | 5,000 m / 6,000 m |
| Prism Distance Accuracy | 2 mm + 2 ppm |
| Measuring Time (Fine / Quick / Tracking) | 0.5 s / 0.3 s |
| Distance Measurement (Reflectorless) | |
| Range (Kodak 90% white board) | Up to 1,000 m |
| Reflectorless Accuracy | 3 mm + 2 ppm |
| Measuring Time (Repeat / Tracking) | Approx. 1 s |
| Telescope | |
| Magnification | 30× |
| Field of View | 1° 30′ |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5 m |
| Reticle | Illuminated |
| Tilt Compensation | |
| System | Dual-Axis |
| Working Range | ±6′ |
| Accuracy | 1″ |
| Levels & Plummet | |
| Tube Level | 30″ / 2 mm |
| Circular Level | 8′ / 2 mm |
| Plummet | Laser Point · 1 mm (at 1.5 m instrument height) |
| Display, Camera & System | |
| Display | 5.5″ touch, 720×1440 |
| Camera | 8 MP |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Octa-core @ 1.8 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM · 16 GB ROM |
| Microphone / Speaker | Available |
| Communication | |
| Interface | Type-C (OTG), TF Card, RS232 |
| Bluetooth | BT 2.1 + EDR / 3.0 / 4.2 LE |
| WLAN | 2.4 GHz Dual-Band, AP mode supported |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | High-Energy Lithium |
| Voltage / Capacity | 7.4 V / 6,600 mAh |
| Measuring Times | Approx. 30,000 per charge |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 206 × 213 × 374 mm |
| Weight | 5.75 kg (battery included) |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +55 °C |
| Temperature & Pressure Input | Automatic sensor |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
Field Applications
From small sites
to major infrastructure.
Built-in workflow modules for every major civil engineering discipline ship with the HTS-720.
Bridges
Deck setting-out, pier alignment, and span verification for highway and rail bridge construction projects.
Road Engineering
Alignment, vertical curves, cross-sections, and earthwork volumes — all driven from the built-in road design module.
Tunnels
Section profile measurement, tunnel alignment, and convergence monitoring with the dedicated tunnel module.
Railway
Track centerline verification, cant measurement, and clearance gauge inspection along railway corridors.
Mining & Quarries
Pit volumes, bench setting-out, stockpile measurement, and slope monitoring with reflectorless EDM up to 1000m.
Why Sicher 3D
Authorized dealer.
Full lifecycle support.
A total station is a multi-year investment. Sicher 3D backs every HTS-720 with regional service, calibration, training, and the after-sales support that protects that investment over its full operational life.
01
Authorized Hi-Target Dealer
Genuine factory units with full manufacturer warranty. No grey imports — every HTS-720 we ship comes through the official supply chain.
02
1-Year Mainframe Warranty
Full year of mainframe coverage. 3 months on battery and accessories. Extended service contracts available on request.
03
On-Site Training
Your crew gets hands-on training with the HTS-720, Hi-Survey / T-Survey software, and field workflows specific to your project type.
04
UAE & GCC Service
Local technical support, calibration, and repair from our Dubai facility. Fast turnaround across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and wider GCC.
Resources
Documentation & Downloads
Datasheets, brochures, and software resources for the HTS-720 Android Total Station.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about the HTS-720.
What is the HTS-720 Android Total Station?
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The HTS-720 is a manual (non-robotic) total station powered by Android 9.0 with a 5.5-inch HD touchscreen, 8 MP built-in camera, and Hi-Survey / T-Survey field software. It offers 2 arc-second angular accuracy, 5000m prism range, and replaces traditional keypad-driven optical total stations with smartphone-style usability — without sacrificing surveying-grade precision.
How is the HTS-720 different from the robotic HTS-820?
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The HTS-720 is a manual Android total station, while the HTS-820 is a fully robotic one-person total station with motorized servo drives and AI prism tracking. Both share the same Android 9.0 platform, 5000m prism range, and 2″ angular accuracy. Choose the HTS-720 if you want modern Android software at a lower price point and don't need motorized tracking — most two-person crews on construction sites are perfectly suited to the HTS-720.
What software runs on the HTS-720?
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The HTS-720 ships with Hi-Survey / T-Survey, an intuitive Android-native field application with built-in modules for road, bridge, and tunnel design, CAD stakeout, Visual Stakeout with live camera guidance, automatic instrument height calculation, animated electronic bubble setup, and standard data exchange formats including DXF and CSV. Online updates are pushed over Wi-Fi or cellular.
What is the angular and distance accuracy of the HTS-720?
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The HTS-720 offers 2 arc-second angular accuracy (1″ optional). Prism distance accuracy is 2 mm + 2 ppm with a measuring time of 0.5 seconds in fine mode and 0.3 seconds in tracking mode. Reflectorless accuracy is 3 mm + 2 ppm with up to 1000 m range against a Kodak 90% reflective surface — actual reflectorless distance varies with target reflectivity and atmospheric conditions.
How long does the HTS-720 battery last?
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The HTS-720 uses a high-energy 7.4 V / 6,600 mAh lithium battery providing approximately 30,000 measurements per charge — enough for multi-day field campaigns without recharge. Real-world battery performance is best around 25 °C and may be shorter in extreme cold or as the battery ages. Spare batteries and external chargers are available.
Does the HTS-720 work with AutoCAD and Civil 3D?
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Yes. The HTS-720 supports DXF, CSV, and other industry-standard exchange formats. CAD drawings imported from AutoCAD or Civil 3D are usable directly inside CAD Stakeout. Survey data exports cleanly back to BIM and CAD platforms including Civil 3D, Bentley, Trimble Business Center, and other standard pipelines. Data transfer is via Type-C USB, TF card, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
Is the HTS-720 suitable for outdoor work in extreme temperatures?
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Yes. The HTS-720 operates reliably from −20 °C to +50 °C and is rated IP65 against dust and water jets — well-suited for Middle East construction sites and outdoor surveying. The 5.5-inch display is high-brightness for direct-sunlight readability, and the laser plummet works precisely (1 mm at 1.5 m instrument height) on every standard tripod setup.
What is the price of the HTS-720 Android Total Station in Dubai?
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HTS-720 pricing depends on accuracy class (1″ or 2″), accessory bundle, software options, and project quantity. Contact Sicher 3D at sales@sicher-3d.com or +971 50 108 0764 for authorized dealer pricing tailored to your project. Volume discounts are available for surveying companies, contractors, and government tenders across UAE and the GCC.
Modernize your fieldwork.
Talk to our sales engineers about HTS-720 configuration, pricing, and on-site demo options. We'll help you spec the right accuracy class, software bundle, and accessory package — and arrange training for your survey crew.