Topcon Positioning Group announces an agreement with concrete paving manufacturer GOMACO Corporation to provide 3D control systems for its machines.  GOMACO will directly offer components for new and existing systems including curb and gutter machines, concrete slipform pavers, placer/spreaders and trimmers.

“Equipment suppliers have a major influence over machine control buying decisions and GOMACO has a strong customer base that can benefit from Topcon 3D paving systems,” said Bill Painter, senior manager machine control paving products. “GOMACO will offer on-machine 3D components that will best fit the customer’s needs including Topcon’s unique Millimeter GPS system.” 

“For applications such as curb and gutter, Millimeter GPS offers the best, simplest solution with high-accuracy and productivity,” said Brian Lingobardo, Topcon­ 3D road construction systems manager.   “GOMACO has a growing 3D support and service team and combined with the GPS training expertise, service and support of Topcon dealers — customers will be backed by a knowledgeable partnership that can improve paving productivity from the start of a project to completion.”

Bob Leonard, sales manager for GOMACO, said, “Our partnership with Topcon is an excellent opportunity for us to introduce their 3D technology to curb and gutter and paving contractors that are looking to make the move to stringless slipform paving. This will allow us to offer our customers the Topcon solution for machine guidance.”

Position Partners, Topcon’s exclusive distributor in Australia, welcomes the partnership. “We were among the first in the world to install Topcon mmGPS on a GOMACO machine and we have the expertise and local support networks to ensure our customers get the most from their machine control technology,” said Sam Cater, Position Partners’ OEM Manager.  

“The benefits of high precision machine control with slipform paving are huge,” he added. “By eliminating stringlines, customers are able to work faster, safer and more efficiently than ever before.” 

Topcon’s TP-L5 Pipe Lasers are the undisputed choice for contractors who want the highest productivity in any type of pipe laying conditions.

Topcon Positioning Group announces that it has upgraded its entire line of pipe lasers. The new TP-L5 series provides the best selection available to meet both performance and budget requirements.

“Topcon pioneered the high-visibility green laser beam almost two decades ago, and today our patented GreenBeam® technology is the undisputed choice for contractors who want the highest productivity in any type of pipe laying conditions,” said Murray Lodge, senior vice president and general manager of the Construction Business Unit.

 “The Topcon pipe laser family already included many features to speed set up and productivity not found on any other pipe laser. Now, with the TP-L5 we’ve increased the clarity and brightness of the beam, and improved the operating features of the most versatile, comprehensive line of pipe lasers available.”

With up to four times the visibility of a red beam, the GreenBeam® models are designed to provide an ideal solution for long-run pipelines and areas where ambient light is common. New features include an improved operating panel with a high-contrast display for visibility in all lighting conditions. All models also benefit from improved battery life, with up to 20-percent extended operating time for green beam models.

The TP-L5 series offers a red and green beam option. Both models offer the widest grade range in the industry — from -15% to 40% grade, fully automatic self-leveling, rugged metal housing, the option of interchangeable rechargeable or alkaline battery packs, and an IPX8 waterproof rating.

“The TP-L5 is not only backed up by the industry’s most comprehensive line of set up accessories, it also comes with the Topcon five-year guarantee,” Lodge said. “A Topcon pipe laser gives you more choices, more versatility, and more confidence in the reliability of your laser and quality of your work.”

Position Partners is Topcon’s exclusive Australian partner for machine control and positioning systems and the largest Topcon distributor in the world.

Call Position Partners on 1300 TOPCON to arrange a demonstration today! Position Partners’ pipe laser trade-in deal on now! All brands and models welcome. For more information and Terms and Conditions visit www.positionpartners.com.au/tradein. Hurry-offer ends 30 June 2015.

Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of the newest edition to the GLS line of laser scanners — the GLS-2000.  Featuring an expanded field of view, the GLS-2000 is designed to pair with ScanMaster v3.0 software for quickly capturing and processing 3D point cloud data.

“The GLS-2000 is the fastest and most versatile scanning system in its class,” said Charles Rihner, vice president for the Topcon GeoPositioning Solutions Group. “With a scan range of more than 350 meters, the GLS-2000 is capable of accurately capturing long-distance measurements in applications where access is limited due to safety or logistics concerns.”

Heath Low, Scanning Systems Product Manager for Topcon’s Australian distributors, Position Partners, said that the GLS-2000 is a true survey-grade instrument. “We have conducted a series of field tests with the GLS-2000 and its performance is outstanding,” he said. “Not only is the scanner fast and accurate, but it also comes with a number of unique features that give you a more professional and precise data set, including multiple focal length settings, dual internal digital cameras and 360 degree full-dome scanning.”

Using Topcon Precise Scan Technology II, the GLS-2000 is designed to emit pulse signals three times faster than earlier models. “Using faster pulse signals enables timing to be detected more precisely, which results in reduced noise and higher-accuracy data,” added Rihner.  

“With the on-board control software, scanning can simply be started with the touch of a button. Even entry-level users can intuitively operate the GLS-2000 that comes complete with a color graphical display,” said Rihner.

Additional features include user selectable Class 3R or 1M laser and an exclusive laser plummet function that measures instrument height with a one-touch operation. The GLS-2000 allows you to utilise your current survey prisms for control, streamlining your field work.

For more information about the GLS-2000, please contact Position Partners on 1300 867 266.