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Topcon Positioning Systems has released two new reflectorless total station series featuring unique new technology allowing surveying to be carried out quickly and accurately with one of the fastest electronic distance measurement (EDM) rates on the market.

The new reflectorless total station series, the ES series and the OS series, incorporate five exclusive new features designed to increase productivity, accuracy, speed of measuring and work, and security.

According to Garry MacPhail, survey manager with Position Partners, Topcon’s national distributor, both new total station series offer a range of features making them suitable not only for general surveying, but also for specialist requirements in mining, road maintenance and construction, and civil construction.

The ES series is available in 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 arc second accuracy models, while the OS series is available in 1, 2, 3, and 5 arc second accuracy models. Both series have a non-prism operating distance of 500 m, and 4000 m with a prism.

In addition, the OS series features Topcon’s new on-board MAGNET® Field application software, based around an on-board MS Windows CE6 computer.

The five exclusive features on Topcon’s new total stations are:

• Surveying dark and/or wet surfaces at long range
• Surveying from the pole without using radios
• Measuring tight corners and narrow objects
• Saving time through best-in-class EDM rate
• Instant software/firmware updates in the field, along with remote location of a lost or stolen unit.

Surveying dark and wet surfaces at long range: Both the OS and ES series total stations can accurately measure dark objects to long distances up to 500 m away in reflectorless mode.

“This capability is ideal for anyone needing to easily measure dark surfaces, such as coal mine applications, bitumen roads, wet pavements and dark roof areas,” said MacPhail.

“Traditionally these sorts of surfaces are challenging and difficult to measure accurately, but Topcon’s new technology makes this very simple and straightforward.”

Surveying from the pole without using radios: Using Topcon’s new LongLink technology, based on Bluetooth Class 1 wireless technology, users can remain at the pole to take measurements from 300 m away without using a radio.

The total stations can also be combined with a Bluetooth-enabled data collector such as the Tesla, so users can accurately attribute points (at the curb, for example), further reducing jobsite errors.

Measuring tight corners and narrow objects: Both new total station series feature a very narrow beam that enables users to accurately measure tight corners and thin objects such as wires.

This feature also allows measuring beyond objects such as chainlink fences, saving survey and measuring time by not having to navigate the fence itself.

Time-savings through best-in-class EDM rate: Both the Topcon ES and OS Series total stations have a 0.9 second measurement time up to 500 m in reflectorless mode and 4000 m in standard mode, ensuring accurate, rapid measurements and saving time on the job.

“These total stations have the most powerful and the most accurate reflectorless EDM in their class, with the pinpoint EDM beam spot ensuring precise measurement, especially at shallow incidence angles that outdated technology simply cannot provide,” said MacPhail.

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released its new PN-A5 GNSS antenna, combining the company’s TA-5 full spectrum GNSS antenna element with a newly designed semi-hemispherical convex impedance ground plane – significantly increasing its ability to track satellite signals.

According to Topcon, its unique ground plane design provides improved multipath mitigation and a significant increase in ability to track signals from satellites located near to the horizon.

Based around Topcon’s new TA-5 antenna technology, the PN-A5 provides “full wave” signal tracking for all existing and planned GNSS signals through its use of vertical dipoles for sensitive and stable signal reception, said Gavin Docherty, Position Partners GNSS Infrastructure Product Manager. “This best-in-class geodetic antenna has an IPX7 waterproof and IP6X dustproof rating,” he said. “It is ideally designed to meet the evolving requirements for reference network and infrastructure monitoring applications.”

Further information (Australia): Position Partners, ph 1300 TOPCON (1300 867 266), email info@positionpartners.com.au, website www.positionpartners.com.au

The new self-leveling rotating laser from Topcon Positioning System (TPS) – RL-H4C – sets a new industry standard for general construction lasers.

“All components are newly designed to offer the users maximum performance at an affordable price,” said Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager. “The RL-H4C exceeds the increased demands for job site durability, range, accuracy, versatility and cost-effectiveness.”

In combination with the new laser sensor LS-80L, the RL-H4C “dramatically increased the operating range to 800 meters in diameter, which is more than a 100 percent increase over previous models, and is the longest range for its price level,” Vanneman said.

In addition to the superior cost-performance ratio, the RL-H4C has a number of industry-leading features, including ±10 arc-seconds horizontal accuracy and ±5 degrees self-levelling range.

The RL-H4C has the longest battery life in its class: 100 hours with the four D alkaline batteries, or 60 hours with Ni-MH rechargeable battery. It can also operate with AC power, enabling battery recharge on-the-go. The laser includes single-axis manual slope capability for grade-matching setting and IP66 protection against dust and water. Its large dual handles make carrying and setting up easy.

Ben Davis, Construction Products Manager at Position Partners, Topcon’s Australian distributor, said: “This new self-levelling laser has many applications regardless of the type of project.

“Because the RL-H4C combines the slope functionality and long range capabilities into a single laser, it is versatile enough to handle machine control applications, site levelling, setting up concrete work and checking excavations for foundations and footings and all types of general construction work.”

“Any job where contractors use optical levels, the construction-tough RL-H4C with its 800 meters working range and IP66 rating can do the work.”

Davis confirmed that the RL-H4C is covered by the new five-year warranty on Topcon-manufactured lasers.

“Contractors want to protect the investment they make in equipment,” Davis said.  “The industry-leading warranty, combined with the calibration and repairs service from Position Partners, is a way of demonstrating our commitment to the long-term equipment performance needs of our customers.

“Topcon has long set the standard in the construction laser market, and that standard continues with the RL-H4C.”