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Topcon’s GLS-1500 laser scanner
Topcon’s GLS-1500 laser scanner speeds point cloud collection
GLS-1500 geodetic laser scanner

Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands, February 25th, 2010, Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. is announcing a new laser scanner, the GLS-1500, that speeds up point cloud collection – 30,000 points per second – in an ‘all-in-one’ design to reduce the amount of equipment needed in the field. 

 

“Precise Scan technology data collection at 30,000 points per second and UP TO 330 Meter Range sets the bar for the industry,” Ian Stilgoe, Geomatics Business Unit Manager, said.  The GLS-1500 is 10 times faster than the previous model.”

 

“The GLS-1500 is designed to provide quick and hassle-free setups to save time and improve productivity,” Stilgoe adds. “Portability, Accuracy, and Dependability are key customer needs. The GLS-1500 delivers all that in an easy to use, all on board, one-person instrument that saves on time and labour costs.” 

On-board control, PC control, high-quality co-axially aligned images and scan data; the GLS is a versatile unit that makes scanning accessible for many applications.  Robust and field-ready the instrument will run in the harshest of conditions.  The only limitation is your imagination.

 

The data quality is second to none and this combined with unique scanning technology means that your office work is reduced because you measure the right data in the field.  Save time at set-up, save time at data collection, save time data-processing.  Everyone knows that time is money!

 

The high data quality is thanks to Topcon’s Precise Scanning Technology. This technology is an innovation that allows consistent high accuracy measurements over a wide range of distances.  Utilizing Lens arrays, and SAW filtering, the GLS-1500 provides unparalleled stable and precise accuracy measurement additionally the scanner has a maximum measurement range of 330m.

The GLS-1500 features include

  • 30,000 precise points per second.  10 times faster data collection than other models;
  • Precise Scan Technology for industry-leading clean point cloud data;
  • Lens array optics technology to maintain distance accuracy from 1-150 meters;
  • Maximum range of 330m
  • On Board scan control software stores scan data and images to a standard SD card for easy download
  • Eye-safe and invisible Class 1 Laser.

About Topcon

Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. is located in Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands, and is the European headquarters of Topcon Corporation Tokyo. Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. is responsible for distribution, sales, technical and service support, development of the sales network and the vital feedback flow of information from the European market to the factory. Topcon designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. Topcon Corporation is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732).

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