Sophisticated new rotating lasers from Topcon

Topcon Positioning Group is expanding its RL-H line of self-leveling rotating lasers. The RL-H5 series is said to be designed for high-accuracy and long working range in laser applications for grading, excavating and general construction projects. The new offering includes instruments to support diverse job site demands. The firm says that the RL-H5 series can be used for an array of tasks including machine guidance, checking grade, setting foundations and footings, checking excavations for pools, patios,
July 10, 2018 Read time: 1 min
342 Topcon Positioning Group is expanding its RL-H line of self-leveling rotating lasers. The RL-H5 series is said to be designed for high-accuracy and long working range in laser applications for grading, excavating and general construction projects. The new offering includes instruments to support diverse job site demands.


The firm says that the RL-H5 series can be used for an array of tasks including machine guidance, checking grade, setting foundations and footings, checking excavations for pools, patios,
or driveways.

Lasers in the series include options in working range of up to 800m and up to 100 hours of battery life. The RL-H5A with ±1.5mm at 30m horizontal accuracy will be available in the Americas, Europe and Oceania. An additional option, the RL-H5B, with ±3mm at 30m horizontal accuracy, will be available in the the US and Oceania.

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