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Topcon’s latest 3D positioning tool offers increased capabilities

The new LN-100W 3D positioning system from Topcon now offers single operator layout capabilities. Equipped with Bluetooth functionality, this package features improved connectivity. The system provides users with an additional wireless communication option that will provide greater versatility with devices such as tablets that might not be WLAN ready. The unit is also said to be simple to use and features the proven, self-levelling, single-operator 3-D layout operation of the original model according to the
February 2, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Topcon’s new 3D positioning tool is designed for single operator use
The new LN-100W 3D positioning system from 342 Topcon now offers single operator layout capabilities. Equipped with Bluetooth functionality, this package features improved connectivity.

The system provides users with an additional wireless communication option that will provide greater versatility with devices such as tablets that might not be WLAN ready.

The unit is also said to be simple to use and features the proven, self-levelling, single-operator 3-D layout operation of the original model according to the firm. However a key upgrade is its even greater ease of use.

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