Product Focus: Construction Lasers
November 9, 2009
Information for Site Prep's Web-exclusive focus on construction lasers has been provided by the respective manufacturers. For more details, visit the Web sites listed in each entry.
Caterpillar AccuGrade Laser Grade Control System
The AccuGrade Laser Grade Control System is a high-technology earthmoving tool that allows dozer operators to grade and fill with increased accuracy without the use of traditional stakes or grade checkers. Using advanced laser technology, machine-mounted components and an off-board laser transmitter, this state-of-the-art machine control system provides precise elevation information on an in-cab display to achieve accurate blade positioning. As a result, operators can improve their efficiency and get to grade faster and in fewer passes than ever before. The AccuGrade System can significantly improve the productivity and accuracy of grading equipment--by as much as 50% over conventional methods.
http://www.cat.com/technology/earth-moving-solutions/accugrade-grade-control-system
MOBA Laser Receiver LS-3000
The LS-3000 laser receiver is a highly precise sensor for grade measurement. It works with all common rotary laser transmitters. Deviations are recorded with millimeter precision in a reception range of 360°. This allows for linear evaluation over the entire reception range. The LS-3000 shows its strengths especially in construction of open squares and large surfaces. Since each reception cell can be valuated individually, the set point can be freely chosen within the reception range and shifted at any time. As an option, MOBA also offers the LS-6000 with a reception range of 600 mm. With these two laser receivers, a power mast is no longer necessary.
www.moba.de
Spectra Precision Laser GL522 Grade Laser
The Spectra Precision Laser GL522 dual grade transmitters is a rugged, cost-effective, automatic self-leveling laser that does three jobs--level, grade and vertical alignment. The GL522 includes a two-way, full-function remote control. You can do everything with the remote control that you can do at the laser keypad, up to 330 ft (100 m) away from the laser--even from the cab of a machine.
New wireless communication between the included HL750 Laserometer and the transmitters provide automatic Grade Matching and PlaneLok. Additionally, the HL750 Laserometer works with another HL750 for long range wireless remote display and monitoring.
http://www.trimble.com/gl512_gl522.shtml
Topcon LS-B100
Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new expanded series of high-quality, affordable machine control laser sensors--the LS-B100, LS-B110, LS-B110W and the RD-100W--offer modern new designs and increased functionality.
Replacing the LS-B2 and B4 models, the LS-B100 series is ideal for dozers, box blades, excavators and backhoes. A key feature of the LS-B100 sensor series is “each unit is easy to move from machine to machine,” said Murray Lodge, TPS vice president of construction sales. “If all you need is an ‘Indicate Only’ style of sensor, then the LS-B100 is the receiver of choice. The 110/110W models can be an ‘Indicate’ sensor or run as an ‘Automatic’ machine control system [when combined with a Topcon control box].”
The RD-100W receiver allows for in-cab on-grade matching and on-grade accuracy adjustments (dead band) and two-way communication between the receiver and the remote display.
Features found in the LS-B100 family include: large working range; most accurate receiving resolution; wireless display capability; on-grade matching function; plumb indication; CAN compatible; four selectable dead bands; and universal pole clamp. The units utilize rechargeable or alkaline batteries.
www.topconpositioning.com
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