// –In Great Condition–//. The Leica TC400 Total Station is a vintage electronic total station introduced by Leica Geosystems in the early 1990s. It belongs to Leica’s TC series TC200, TC400, TC600, etc. , which were widely used for land surveying and construction layout before robotic and GNSS-integrated total stations became standard. Angle Measurement Accuracy: approx. Distance Measurement (EDM): up to 3,500 m with a prism. Accuracy: ± (3 mm + 3 ppm). Display & Interface: simple alphanumeric display with keypad. Memory: limited internal storage for coordinates and measurements. Data Transfer: RS-232 serial port for connection to external data collectors. Power Supply: rechargeable battery packs. The Leica TC400 Total Station is still good for. Collectors – a classic Leica instrument from the early 1990s, valuable as a vintage surveying tool. Historic model – Part of Leica’s early 1990s TC series, which laid the foundation for the modern TPS and Viva lines. Classic Leica design – sturdy Swiss-made construction with that vintage green body. Surveying history – represents the transition from optical theodolites to fully electronic total stations. Educational purposes – schools or training programs can use it to teach the basics of total station operation. Basic surveying & construction layout – linework, stakeout, and measuring distances/angles on small projects. Backup equipment – for surveyors who need a simple instrument as a spare. Display / demonstration – looks impressive as a display piece in an office, workshop, or museum collection. The Leica TC400 is considered easy to use compared to modern total stations. Simple keypad & display – just the essential functions, no complicated menus. Straightforward setup – leveling, aiming, and measuring are very direct. This Post Includes. Vintage Leica TC 400 Total Station.