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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What is the Best Mid-Range Automatic Level? The Topcon AT-B3A is the mid-range Auto Level in the AT-B Series from Topcon and supersedes the Topcon AT-B3 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
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Topcon have recently released the RL-H5A rotating laser and RL-H5B rotating laser. These rotating lasers are the replacement for the Topcon RL-H4C rotating laser, which has been around since mid 2013. Topcon describe the RL-H5A as being the next generation of Self Levelling Construction rotating laser. With more buttons on the front of the Topcon
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Are you looking at buying a professional quality automatic (dumpy) level, but not wanting to spend a fortune? Well, one such automatic dumpy level that you should consider is the latest Topcon AT-B4A. This is one of the dumpy levels that didn’t make it on to my list of the best dumpy levels for under
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The New Topcon RL-H5B Rotating Laser. Topcon have recently released the RL-H5A rotating laser and RL-H5B rotating laser. These rotating lasers are the replacement for the Topcon RL-H4C rotating laser, which has been around since mid-2013. Topcon describe the RL-H5B as being an easy to use, long range and high accuracy rotating laser. With very
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What is a two peg test. A two peg test is used for checking Automatic or Dumpy Levels. By comparing two sets of readings from two unequal lengths on the same two points, the accuracy of the Automatic or Dumpy Level can be calculated. What is the purpose of a two peg test? The purpose
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Insurance Premiums to Soar. Surveyors and Engineers could be in for a shock come renewal time for their survey equipment insurance with the average insurance premium set to rise by over 300 percent. Due to a recent spate of survey equipment claims, insurers are now increasing premiums to recover the large increase in claim payouts
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This guide is also suitable for setting up Theodolites, Total Stations, Prism Stations, GPS Base Stations and Scanners. This method is the best practice for all instruments, as it prevents the instruments from being subjected to shocks or undue forces during the adjustment process. Remember that before setting up any highly accurate surveying instrument on
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