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Intelligent excavation control package from Topcon

Topcon Positioning says that its new GX-55 control box offers efficient, machine-controlled excavation capabilities. Along with the release of the GX-55, Topcon is launching three new 2D and 3D systems to its line of excavation solutions. These are the X-52 as well as the X-53 and X-53i. In any solution, the GX-55 system provide users with new visual and audible features to achieve grade safely and efficiently for 2D or 3D excavating tasks. The firm says that the GX-55 is a robust tool that delivers hig
February 10, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
Topcon’s smart excavation package
342 Topcon Positioning says that its new GX-55 control box offers efficient, machine-controlled excavation capabilities. Along with the release of the GX-55, Topcon is launching three new 2D and 3D systems to its line of excavation solutions. These are the X-52 as well as the X-53 and X-53i. In any solution, the GX-55 system provide users with new visual and audible features to achieve grade safely and efficiently for 2D or 3D excavating tasks.

The firm says that the GX-55 is a robust tool that delivers high quality graphics for machine control. It can link with the Sitelink3D system to send job activities to managers in real-time, providing accurate project information.

With the X-52 as well as the X-53 and X-53i packages, Topcon customers have a choice of 2D, 3D, or 3D indicate machine controlled excavation systems. Meanwhile the GX-55 is a lightweight package designed for easy transfer between machines. It has a large sunlight-viewable and colour LCD touchscreen surrounded by integrated LED light bars giving a continuous grade reference of the bucket teeth. Additional features include customisable audible tones for grade reference, integrated virus protection, and USB ports for saving and downloading job files.

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