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Laser Pantograph ALPHA 5.0

3D Surveying

	Highlights
	Set up in approx. 5 minutes
	Freely manoeuvrable in 3D space
	Graphic display at user's eye level
	Measures up to 7m diameter from one position
	Cantilever arm freely adjustable for detailed surveying
	Online graphic software
	Free coding of survey points
	Triangulation / 3D wire meshing
	Specialist functions for archaeology and heritage
	Direct interface to AutoCAD and ArchaeoCAD

Technical Data

Aluminium tripod:

Robust tripod (Manfrotto);
adjustable height settings on two legs;
spirit level for precise levelling
(additional components from Cullmann)

Aluminium arms:

1 axis, 2 arms, each with 4 joints
(SKF-ball bearings/bearings case and other wear parts are industry standard)

Rotary encoder:

5 x Heidenhain ROC 415
Singleturn, 15 bit, measuring step 40",
Gray code.

Survey laser:

SICK AG DME 3000-211
(alternatively: a scanning stylus with higher accuracy but reduced range)

Technical data for the laser:

Dimensions (WxHxD):	54 x 105 x 138 mm
Supply voltage:	DC 18-30 V
Protection category:	IP 65
Ambient temperature:	-10°C to +45°C
Maximum range:	Up to 16m
Laser type:	Red; Class 2
Connector:	Plug connection
Interfaces:	RS 485 / SSI adjustable

Measuring radius:

approx. 7 m

Measuring accuracy:

up to 2 m: +/- 1 cm
up to 5 m: +/- 2 cm
up to 7 m: +/- 3 cm

Complete Micro-electronics:

Converts all measurement values into 3D coordinates
7 microcomputers (connected to a central computer, master/slave network)
Production of measurement values via various function keys

Main computer:

Portable main computer, can be connected to cantilever arm:
newest version of Pocket PC with colour display,
Operating system: Windows CE
(Windows CE Services CD-ROM included in package).

Power supply:

Mains adaptor 220 V; Cable 10 m
(alternatively with battery)

Surveying Software:

3D Vector Software aSPECT3D. Free or local stationing, free coding of survey points as with a total station, TachyPlan draws 3D points, 3D lines. Functions for closing, copying or deleting coherent lines. Graphic interface allows the user to visually monitor the measurement data in 3D space. Data can be saved in a variety of formats. Data can be imported directly into AutoCAD. Other file formats consistant with conventional total station formats. Freely positionable menu facility with various functions for the surveying software program aSPECT3D.

Design, package content and technical developments are all subject to change.
Digital pantograph ALPHA - Registered trademark/Copyright. Patent No. 29823 439.4

Prices

ALPHA 5.0




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