• Wireless Netpad handheld computer
• Non-contact laser rangefinder integrated into motorized scanning head
• Visible laser pointer
• Support system of strong, lightweight, carbon-fibre:  Two masts provide vertical support for horizontal boom, to end of which is attached the scanning head
• Controller case with built-in data logger, CPU and battery
• Data reduction software to provide XYZ or DXF file in the mine coordinate system

With Optech's optional Vertical Insertion Package hardware, the CMS's head can be lowered through vertical orepasses into stopes down to about 38 m (124 ft).  Especially useful for orepass monitoring.

CMS can also be mounted on any standard surveying tripod with the optional tripod mount.