Automating your World: Unlocking the data model mystery – or how does a 3D system know how much to cut? October 1, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin Welcome to the second Automating your World column, a series of advice articles by Position Partners' technical experts. In this series of articles, we look at the various aspects of machine control solutions. Figure 1 One of the questions I am asked most often is: “How does the 3D system know how much to cut?” […]
New Topcon FC-120 field controller is compact, powerful and affordable September 20, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin A powerful, compact and affordable field controller – the FC-120 – has been unveiled by Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). Topcon FC-120 The FC-120 is available with TopSURV, Pocket Layout or Pocket 3D — Topcon's survey, layout and 3D site management software packages. According to Neil Other, Topcon Positioning Systems’ Australia and New […]
Topcon LS-B100 sets new standards for high-value, machine control sensors September 15, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin A new series of high-quality, affordable machine control sensors – the LS-B100 series – was recently announced by Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). Topcon LS-B100 The LS-B100 series, including the LS-B100, LS-B110 and LS-B110W (wireless), offers a modern new design and increased functionality. Replacing the LS-B2 and B4 models, the new series provides the tightest […]
Topcon A7 prism series and mounts provide multiple configuration options September 2, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin A new series of lightweight, compact, robotic prisms and mounts have been announced by Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). Topcon A7 prism The A7 prism series supports the ability to mount a GPS receiver on top of the A7 prism for an integrated robotic and GPS rover solution. Additional accessories, including a regular top […]
Topcon LPS-900 provides millimetre-accurate local solution for Brisbane contractor July 12, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin The first LPS-900 3D local positioning machine control system is providing millimetre-accurate machine control for a Cat 12G grader engaged in small-scale paving applications around Brisbane. The LPS-900 combines a robotic total station with precision machine control to provide what is said to be the world’s most advanced, high-accuracy local positioning 3D control system. Topcon’s […]
Josh Allen graduates from Cat Institute July 2, 2008 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Position Partners’ Josh Allen graduates from Cat Institute Congratulations to Position Partners Victoria’s Josh Allen, who recently graduated from the Caterpillar Institute of Victoria and Tasmania (CIVT), and who works with Matt Brown installing machine control system. Josh, who joined Laser Beams 12 months ago after serving his apprenticeship at William Adams, featured in the […]
Topcon automates Australia’s first Cat M-series and T-series machines June 30, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin The first Caterpillar M-series graders and T-series dozers sold in Australia have been fitted with Topcon Positioning Systems’ GPS-based 3D machine control systems, with dealer technicians and end users reporting that fitting of the Topcon systems is even easier and quicker than on previous-generation Cat machines. In May 2006, Caterpillar announced its innovative M-series motor […]
Topcon develops customised machine control kits for Komatsu dozers June 10, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has developed customised machine control add-on kits for Komatsu’s recently released D51EX/PX-22 dozer. Customised machine control add-on kits for Komatsu D51EX/PX-22 dozer. The new kits offer a “glove-fit package for mounting brackets, cables, hydraulics and MC components,” according to Neil Other, Topcon’s Australia and New Zealand sales manager. “These kits […]
Automating your World: An introduction to machine control June 2, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin Welcome to the first Automating your World column, a series of advice articles by Position Partners' technical experts. In this series of articles, we will be exploring the various aspects of machine control solutions – from a simple stick-on laser receiver on a backhoe to full blown 3D machine control systems using satellite positioning technology […]
How GPS-based machine control means a new lease of life for small dozers June 1, 2008 /0 Comments/in Topcon /by admin GPS-based machine control is rapidly revolutionising the civil construction business, through the cost savings and productivity improvements it’s allowing. And almost as a side effect, it’s revitalising the small to mid-size dozer market. Harry Katsanevas, machine control manager with Topcon’s Queensland dealer ABC Lasers, maintains that the combination of the latest precision GPS-based machine control, […]
