Tracking Total Stations with Leica LOC8.
Can a Total Station be tracked when it is stolen?
It can now if you have a Leica Total Station with LOC8.
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How often should you check an automatic level?
How often should you check an automatic level? We would recommend that site staff should check an automatic level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the automatic level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the automatic level can then be easily identified and
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How do you check a dumpy level?
How do you check a dumpy level? A dumpy 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 a dumpy level. This is straight forward and can be done on any site by any
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How often should you check a dumpy level?
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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Topcon LS-100D Rotating Laser Receiver
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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Topcon DL-502 Digital Level
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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All You Need to Know About Rotating Laser levels.
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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Recommended Construction Industry Books. Reading For Construction Professionals
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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4 Quick and Easy Checks on Automatic (Dumpy) Levels.
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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How to Set Up Prism Stations Above a Known Point
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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