Mountlaser BPK01: A 1.5-Inch Tooling Ball Reflector Kit Guide

The Mountlaser BPK01 is a 1.5-inch tooling ball reflector kit for total station surveys that revisit the same target locations. It brings together five silver-coated ball reflectors, five metal drift nests and several mounting options. For a deformation monitoring project, the practical question is whether your crew can identify and reoccupy the same target location consistently from one observation to the next.

Why use a tooling ball reflector kit for repeat measurements?

In a monitoring survey, the crew compares observations collected on different visits. A change in target placement can look like a change in the structure, particularly if the point was remounted or the instrument was configured differently. A documented seat, a clear point ID and a consistent observation method give your team a way to investigate those differences.

The BPK01 pairs spherical reflectors with dedicated seats and mounting hardware. Use it where your survey plan calls for this type of target, and confirm the mounting interface and total station settings before you establish baseline readings.

What comes in the Mountlaser BPK01?

These quantities come from the official BPK01 product listing. Count your monitoring locations and the reflectors needed at any one time separately. Fifteen nylon mounts does not mean the kit contains fifteen prisms.

Plan the first survey so the next one is comparable

1. Make a point register before choosing hardware

List the points you need to observe, the substrate at each point and which locations will be revisited. Check visibility from the intended instrument positions. If a point requires drilling or anchoring, use the fixing method approved for that surface and project. The presence of a particular fastener in the kit does not establish that it is suitable for every installation.

2. Confirm your total station settings before the baseline

Check the intended reflector mode and the prism constant for the exact reflector setup. If your project uses a pole or tripod adapter, confirm the physical interface and how target height or offset will be recorded. The store listing does not specify the prism constant, maximum measurement range or system accuracy for your configuration. Confirm those details with Mountlaser and the instrument documentation before relying on them.

3. Give each target a record the next crew can use

Assign a unique ID and log the seat location, reflector setup, instrument settings and relevant offsets. A close-up photograph of the installed seat and a wider photograph that shows how to find it can help the next crew identify the same point. Record how the reflector was seated and keep that information alongside your baseline observations.

4. Check a trial point before rolling out the network

Where your procedure calls for a removable reflector, test the planned reoccupation at one point. Reseat the reflector and compare repeat readings under your project procedure before equipping the remaining points. At later visits, log any damaged, loose or replaced seat so changes in the setup can be investigated before interpreting differences as movement.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1.5 inches the prism constant?

No. It describes the advertised tooling ball size. Use the confirmed prism constant and the convention required by your instrument.

Does the BPK01 include a total station, pole or tripod?

The listed kit includes reflectors, seats, mounting hardware and pole and tripod adapters. A total station, pole and tripod are not listed as included items.

Is it suitable for my monitoring project?

Start with the number of simultaneous targets, the proposed mounting surfaces and the total station model. Check the reflector settings and project tolerances before collecting baseline observations.

Plan your BPK01 setup

View the Mountlaser BPK01 kit and its component photos, or contact Mountlaser with your instrument model, target count and mounting surfaces. You can also browse surveying accessories for the rest of your setup.