Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2009.06.04
- Made by: Sokkisha
- Model: Red 2
- Serial Number: D70125 (See commentary)
- Date Made: Circa 1980 to 1983.
- Approximate size: 21 cm lenght including front lens and rear eye piece , 15.0 cm width, 12.0 cm height to top of push button pad
- Accessories: Orange carrying case, 120-volt battery charger, 12-volt battery charger that plug into a vehicle cigarette lighter, two RED2 plastic rechargeable batteries (model # BDC11).
- Condition: Fair
Commentary:
There is hardly any information available on-line for the Red 2. It is puported to be lighter and more versitile than the Red 1. A black tilting mount enables the EDM to be mounted on the top of a theodolite
This EDM was used bt Can-Am Surveys Ltd. for survey work in Alberta
Two other numbers appear on the EDM. On top of the EDM: “SOKKISHA SF2 NO 211261 MADE IN JAPAN” and on the control face on back of EDM is shown “SOKKISHA 21620 RED2”
There is no manual with this EDM, however a manual is included with another Red 2 in the collection ALSA 2022.02.05.
Source of Object: Donated by Les Frederick.
Notes: The Society has one other Red 2 in their collection, ALSA 2022.02.05 donated by Jim Pinchas.
References: Visit article The Competition Heats Up – More EDMs for additional information.
Description by: Ed Titanich, October 23, 2024, and Gordon Olsson November 29, 2025.