How often should you check a dumpy level? We would recommend that site staff should check a dumpy level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the dumpy level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the dumpy level can then be easily identified and […]
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Is there a better receiver for rotating lasers? The Topcon rotating lasers all come with the Topcon LS-80A receiver as standard. The Topcon LS-80A receiver is a great receiver for use with rotating lasers, but Topcon also produces a more advanced receiver, the Topcon LS-100D. Topcon describe the LS-100D receiver as versatile and designed for
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If you have been using optical levels, like the Topcon AT-B4A or the Topcon AT-B3A, and you need the next step up in accuracy for your levelling work then you need to consider investing in a Digital Level like the Topcon DL-502. The Topcon DL-502 is the more accurate Digital Level in the Topcon Range.
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What is a Rotating Laser Level? A Rotating Laser Level is a piece of equipment that can project a laser beam 360 degrees either in a horizontal or vertical plane. The rotating laser level uses a beam that is projected on to a rotating mirror set a 45 degrees so that the laser beam can
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What are the best construction industry books to read? Every month on this page you will find a book that we feel is recommended reading for either Site Engineers, Site Surveyors or any professional within the construction industry. It may well be pertinent to what is happening within the construction industry at the time of
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How to do Quick and Easy Checks on Automatic (Dumpy) Levels. When you feel that you haven’t the time to do a full two peg test on an Automatic (Dumpy) Level, then these 4 Quick and Easy Checks on Automatic (Dumpy) Levels, will give you confidence that you are getting the right results. Remember that
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This guide is suitable for setting up Prism Stations. This method is the best practice for all Prism Stations, as it prevents the Prism Stations from being subjected to shocks or undue forces during the adjustment process. Remember that before setting up any prism station on a tripod it is important to know that the
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If you have been using optical levels, like the Topcon AT-B4A or the Topcon AT-B3A, and you need the next step up in accuracy for your levelling work then you need to consider investing in a Digital Level like the Topcon DL-503. The Topcon DL-503 is the entry level Digital Level in the Topcon Range.
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How do you check an automatic level? An automatic level is checked for accuracy by carrying out a two peg test. Here is a straight forward, easy to follow guide on how to perform a two peg test on an automatic level. This is straight forward and can be done on any site by any
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The Topcon AT-B2 is the most accurate Auto Level in the AT-B Series from Topcon and supersedes the previous Topcon AT-B2 model that was based on the Sokkia series of Auto Levels. There are 3 models in the Topcon AT-B range, the Topcon AT-B4A, the Topcon AT-B3A and the Topcon AT-B2. Topcon describe the AT-B
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