How to Store a Topcon Total Station Properly | Survey Equipment Care Guide

How to Store a Topcon Total Station Properly | Survey Equipment Care Guide

Proper Storage Helps Protect Your Topcon Total Station

A Topcon Total Station is a precision surveying instrument designed for demanding field applications. Proper storage after daily use helps protect the instrument from unnecessary wear, moisture, dust, and accidental damage, contributing to reliable long-term performance.

MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd. recommends following good storage practices and scheduling regular inspection and calibration for supported Topcon Total Station models.


Why Proper Storage Is Important

Incorrect storage may lead to:

  • Dust accumulation
  • Moisture ingress
  • Optical contamination
  • Battery deterioration
  • Corrosion of electrical contacts
  • Reduced measurement accuracy
  • Premature component wear

Proper storage helps reduce the risk of unnecessary repairs and extends the service life of your surveying equipment.


Recommended Storage Practices

To help protect your Total Station:

  • Store the instrument in its protective carrying case.
  • Keep the case in a clean and dry environment.
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
  • Avoid storing the instrument in high-temperature vehicles.
  • Keep away from excessive humidity and standing water.
  • Remove dust and dirt before placing the instrument into storage.
  • Ensure the instrument is switched off before packing.
  • Charge batteries according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Inspect the carrying case regularly for damage.

Good storage practices help maintain equipment readiness for the next project.


Periodic Inspection Is Recommended

Even when not used regularly, surveying equipment should be inspected periodically.

Professional inspection may include:

  • External condition check
  • Optical inspection
  • Functional testing
  • Calibration verification
  • Battery condition assessment
  • Performance verification

Routine inspection helps identify potential issues before they affect field operations.


Supported Topcon Models

Storage advice and servicing are available for supported models including:

GM Series

  • GM-101
  • GM-103
  • GM-105
  • GM-52
  • GM-55
  • GM-62
  • GM-65

GTS Series

  • GTS-102
  • GTS-235
  • GTS-239
  • GTS-252
  • GTS-255
  • GTS-1002

Other Supported Models

  • Topcon ES Series
  • Topcon OS Series
  • GOWIN Total Station
  • Cygnus Total Station

Please contact MTM Precision to confirm support for your specific model.


Professional Maintenance Services

MTM Precision provides:

  • Equipment Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Calibration
  • Performance Verification
  • Technical Assessment
  • Repair Services (subject to supported models and spare parts availability)
  • ISO Calibration Certificates (for supported models)
  • Technical Consultation

Serving Customers Throughout Malaysia

We proudly support customers across:

  • Johor
  • Melaka
  • Negeri Sembilan
  • Selangor
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Putrajaya
  • Perak
  • Penang
  • Kedah
  • Perlis
  • Pahang
  • Terengganu
  • Kelantan
  • Sabah
  • Sarawak

Customers may courier their surveying equipment or visit our Puchong Showroom & Service Centre for professional inspection and servicing.


Why Choose MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd.?

With over 20 years of experience in surveying equipment, MTM Precision provides:

  • Professional Topcon Service Centre
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Calibration Services
  • Performance Verification
  • ISO Calibration Certificates for supported models
  • Experienced Technical Engineers
  • Technical Consultation
  • Reliable After-Sales Support

Our goal is to help customers protect their surveying equipment investment and maintain reliable performance throughout its service life.


Contact MTM Precision

MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd.

🏢 Showroom & Service Centre
No. 29-1 & 29-2, Jalan Bandar 18,
Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

🌐 Website: www.mtmpre.com.my

📧 Email: mtmpre@yahoo.com

📱 WhatsApp: +6016-660 7346

Contact MTM Precision for professional Topcon Total Station inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, performance verification, and repair services for supported models.


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How should you store a Topcon Total Station? Learn proper storage practices to help protect your surveying equipment. MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd. also provides professional inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, ISO Calibration Certificates (for supported models), performance verification, and repair services throughout Malaysia.

07 Aug 2026