New construction laser from Topcon

Topcon Positioning Group is widening its range of rotating lasers for construction with the addition of the RL-SV1S. This unit has been developed as an economical self-levelling solution for single slope applications. The unit offers a range of plus or minus 5% for single slope applications. It has an operation range of 800m, an RC-50 remote control, and up to 120 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries or 65 hours with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. The unit is said to be strong and durable f
June 12, 2018 Read time: 1 min
342 Topcon Positioning Group is widening its range of rotating lasers for construction with the addition of the RL-SV1S. This unit has been developed as an economical self-levelling solution for single slope applications.


The unit offers a range of plus or minus 5% for single slope applications. It has an operation range of 800m, an RC-50 remote control, and up to 120 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries or 65 hours with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. The unit is said to be strong and durable for use on tough construction sites.

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