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1 A KHL SPECIAL REPORT SURVEYING 3 YEARS OF REPORTS FROM CONSTRUCTION EUROPE CONSTRUCTION

Rugged and efficient A range of new hardware and software in the surveying sector has been designed to improve efficiency, while being more tolerant of harsh working conditions on site.

PRODUCT INNOVATION IN THE surveying sector is continuing apace, with a focus on speeding up the surveying and construction process, as well as making the products themselves more rugged and durable.

2 Rugged and efficient A range of new hardware and software in the surveying sector has been designed to improve efficiency, while being more tolerant of harsh working conditions on site. The Series 50RX Reflectorless Total Stations from Sokkia feature enhanced EDM performance and an expanded operating temperature range. PRODUCT INNOVATION IN THE surveying sector is continuing apace, with a focus on speeding up the surveying and construction process, as well as making the products themselves more rugged and durable. Sokkia, for example, has introduced the Series 50RX Reflectorless Total Stations, featuring what it describes as unprecedented environmental durability, increased speed and expanded functionality. A high temperature version has been added for use in hot climates or conditions up to 60 C without compromising the lowest operating temperature of -20 C. Low temperature models are also available for use in -30 to +50 C. Using a builtin temperature sensor, all models automatically maintain optimal contrast and visibility of the LCD display, and adherence to the IP66 ingress protection rating means the unit is sealed against dust, sand, mud and heavy rain, according to product manager Mitsutaka Kagata. In combination with wide temperature ranges, the Series 50RX provides unprecedented environmental durability for total stations, he said. Reflectorless measurement range is extended to 400m and variation of measurement time due to different ranges and object types are reduced by -30%. When reflectorless measurement is not possible, the operator is informed in under 5 seconds, speeding up overall survey time, said Mr Kagata. Sokkia has also released its new Series 50X Total Stations, featuring increased measurement range and speed as well as a number of new features. The new series extends measurement range to 4000 m with a single prism and up to 5000 m with three prisms, representing a +20% increase over previous models while reducing the measurement time by -40%, according to the company. The Series 50X incorporates five measurement signals with the highest modulation frequency of 75MHz, said Aart Bakker, sales manager of survey products. In conjunction with the advanced digital signal processing technology that is also used in our reflectorless total stations, the new EDM significantly increases distance measurement capability and dependability under all environmental conditions. The 2" (51 mm) model is newly equipped with the The AR10 high performance wideband GNSS antenna from Leica Geosystems features integrated radome and large ground plane and uses all new antenna technology to provide signal tracking, phase centre accuracy and multipath suppression. CONSTRUCTION EUROPE 3 YEAR REPORT - SURVEYING 5

to analyse and evaluate construction operations and take action in real time, said a company spokesman. With Trimble Construction Manager 2.

For complex worksites, such as road construction and quarries, Trimble Construction Manager can produce site reports that allow for more accurate job coding and time-on-site data.

The company says its new 3DMC2 machine control system can increase dozer speed for grading up to +200%, and Ray O Connor, Topcon president, describes the 3DMC2 as Tearing down the last barrier in

With 3DMC2 increasing a dozer s operating speed there s yet additional savings in time and money on every job.

scale data collection for utilities, agriculture and road infrastructure. the role of the dozer operation on a typical job site, added Achiel Sturm, TEP Construction business manager.

That means less operating time, less fuel, less wear on a machine and most importantly, more time that can be spent on other work in other areas.

3 to analyse and evaluate construction operations and take action in real time, said a company spokesman. With Trimble Construction Manager 2.5 users have the ability to create an unlimited number of multi-sided polygon sites for managing equipment site entries and exits as well as on-site machine utilisation and productivity reporting. For complex worksites, such as road construction and quarries, Trimble Construction Manager can produce site reports that allow for more accurate job coding and time-on-site data. The polygon site creation tools allow users to easily trace roads, rivers and property boundaries to define site perimeters. Speed is of the essence as far as Topcon is concerned. The company says its new 3DMC2 machine control system can increase dozer speed for grading up to +200%, and Ray O Connor, Topcon president, describes the 3DMC2 as Tearing down the last barrier in regard to job site productivity speed. With Topcon s GPS-GLONASS technology, productivity was dramatically increased due to precise positioning and accuracy, he added. With 3DMC2 increasing a dozer s operating speed there s yet additional savings in time and money on every job. This new addition to the Topcon family of machine control products will drastically change Leica Viva Uno is a handheld GNSS solution for centimetre surveying reflecting a growing need for large scale data collection for utilities, agriculture and road infrastructure. the role of the dozer operation on a typical job site, added Achiel Sturm, TEP Construction business manager. As the speed increases, we can do more work in less time. That means less operating time, less fuel, less wear on a machine and most importantly, more time that can be spent on other work in other areas. Increasing the speed of a dozer is a no-brainer when it comes to productivity. With this system you can simply make a pass faster. Topcon has also introduced its new laser scanner, the GLS-1500, which speeds up point cloud collection in an all in one design to reduce the amount of equipment needed in the field. The GLS-1500 is designed to provide quick and hassle free setups to save time and improve productivity, said Ian Stilgoe, Geomatics business unit manager. Portability, accuracy and dependability are key customer needs. The GLS delivers all that in an easy to use, all on board, one-person instrument that saves on time and labour costs. Featuring on-board control, PC control, high quality co-axially aligned imaged and scan data, the GLS-1500 is ten times faster than the previous model, said Mr Stilgoe, and is robust and field ready, capable of running in the harshest conditions. EFFICIENCY DRIVE A common thread with both the latest surveying instruments and the software that accompanies them is that there is a greater emphasis on making them easy and efficient to use. This should help eliminate errors and speed up work, but it also means contractors can do more surveying and laying-out work themselves, rather than having to spend extra time and money on surveyors. ce Topcon s new CAD-based package, SurveyMaster Lite, is designed so users can manage data from raw format all the way through to a finished plot. Survey calculations can be completed and uploaded to the field collector for stakeout and field verification. Trimble has expanded its total station range with the SPS620 and SPS720 Robotic Total Stations. These are aimed at smaller sites with their advanced measurement capabilities and competitive price. 8 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE 3 YEAR REPORT - SURVEYING

Accurate surveying MAGELLAN HAS INTRODUCED THE ProMark 500, a dual-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver.

The ProMark 500 delivers real time kinetic (RTK) features in a light, cable-free rover that provides maximum mobility and flexibility, the company said.

The receiver is upgradeable for evolving satellite constellations, such as Galileo.

4 Accurate surveying MAGELLAN HAS INTRODUCED THE ProMark 500, a dual-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. It can process GPS, GLONASS and Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signals, which offer fast, real-time centimetre-level accurate surveying. The ProMark 500 delivers real time kinetic (RTK) features in a light, cable-free rover that provides maximum mobility and flexibility, the company said. The embedded Magellan (Baseline Accurate Determination Engine) BLADE technology includes patented GPS plus GLONASS processing algorithms ensuring maximum benefit from the added GLONASS signals. The receiver is upgradeable for evolving satellite constellations, such as Galileo. The ProMark 500 uses the new version of Magellan s FAST Survey field software, which is compatible with a wide range of survey instruments, extensive data formats and local coordinate systems. These easy-to-use features make it possible for professional surveyors and novice GPS users alike to run complete survey jobs, including stake out, road surveys and combining projects in association with total stations, a spokesman for the company said. finish on time and under budget, the spokesman added. MACHINE CONTROL Machine control technologies are developing at a rapid pace as the number of satellite systems increases. In the not too distant future there will be four independent Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in operation. According to Leica, today, only the US GPS system is fully operational, while the Russian GLONASS system is rapidly approaching full operational status. These two systems will soon be joined by the Chinese Compass system, which is expected to be in service before In addition, the much anticipated European Galileo satellite system is now re-scheduled for launch in With even more satellites, signals and frequencies available, using this technology in cities and built up areas should be made easier and quicker. Mr Stilgoe said, Adding GLONASS made GPS +40% to 50% better; adding Galileo will make it another +40% to 50% quicker and better so it s not stand alone significant but it will certainly make positioning quicker at centimetre level. Mr Hill said the expansion of satellite systems ensures the company s products are future proof. If you buy a satellite machine automation system today you will be able to upgrade it in future it s a safe investment for our customers, he added. New machine control systems, including Leica s PowerGrade the company s next generation grading tool feature the PowerSnap concept, which has a docking station allowing for quick and easy transfer of panels between machines. This means that instead of being restricted to one dozer or grader system for one machine, the snap-on and snap-off capability allows the operator to immediately change from one configuration to another, a spokesman for Leica said. The specific machine settings are permanently stored in the docking station he added. HMCD said the breakthrough grade control and machine guidance solutions, based on the PowerSnap concept are all wireless-prepared, in readiness for the company s web-based services rollout. Meanwhile, Mr Stilgoe said machine control is not replacing hard-to-find highly skilled grader drivers but it is allowing contractors to increase the productivity of their workforce. 14 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE 3 YEAR REPORT - SURVEYING

5 TOTAL STATIONS Manufacturer Model Angle Range to Distance Magnification Number of Minimum Battery Instrument Accuracy Single Accuracy on-board Angle Life Weight Prism (mm+ppm) Programs Displayed (Kg) Leica Geosystems TCA2003 0, ,01 6 7,5 Leica Geosystems TC2003 0, ,01 7 7,5 Leica Geosystems TS30 0, , n/s n/s 9 7,3 Topcon GTS n/s 0,5 10 5,9 Topcon GPT n/s 0,5 6 6,6 Topcon GPT-9001A n/s 0,5 4 5,9 Leica Geosystems TCRP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRM ,1 7 5,0 Leica Geosystems TCR ,1 8 4,8 Leica Geosystems TC ,1 8 4,8 Leica Geosystems TCA1201M ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCA ,1 6 7,5 Trimble SPS930 1, ,3 n/s 1,0 n/s 5,2 Sokkia SRX , n/s 0,5 3,5 7,7 Sokkia SET1X , n/s 0,5 14 6,9 Topcon IS n/s 0,5 3 6,2 Nikon DTM ,5 4 6,8 Nikon DTM ,5 10 4,9 Trimble , ,6 n/s 0,1 8,5 6,7 Trimble , ,46 n/s 0,1 8,5 6,7 Pentax R322NX ,7 Pentax R322EX ,7 Leica Geosystems TPS ,1 6 4,8 Leica Geosystems TCRP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRM ,1 7 5,0 Leica Geosystems TCR ,1 8 4,8 Leica Geosystems TC ,1 8 4,8 Trimble , ,6 n/s 0,1 8,5 6,7 Sokkia SRX n/s 0,5 3,5 7,7 Sokkia SET2X n/s 0,5 14 6,9 Sokkia SET250RX n/s 1 8,5 5,6 Sokkia SET250X n/s 1 8,5 5,5 Topcon GTS-102N n/s 1 9 4,9 Topcon TKS n/s ,8 Topcon GPT-3002LN n/s 1 4 5,3 Nikon DTM ,0 4 6,8 Nikon DTM ,0 10 4,9 Topcon GPT-3102N n/s 1,0 5 5,3 Pentax R323NX ,7 Pentax R323EX ,7 Leica Geosystems TPS ,1 6 4,6 Leica Geosystems TPS ,1 6 4,8 Leica Geosystems TCRP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCP ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCA ,1 6 5,3 Leica Geosystems TCRM ,1 7 5,0 Leica Geosystems TCR ,1 4,8 4,8 Leica Geosystems TC ,1 8 4,8 Leica Geosystems Builder R300M power ,1 Trimble SPS730 3, n/s 1,0 n/s 5,2 Trimble , ,9 n/s 0,1 8,5 6,7 Trimble 5603 DR 3, ,0 n/s n/s 3 6,6 Trimble Trimble SPS n/s 1 6 n/s Trimble Trimble SPS n/s 1 6 n/s Sokkia SRX n/s 1 3,5 7,7 Sokkia SET3X n/s ,9 Sokkia SET350RX n/s 1 8,5 5,5 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE 3 YEAR REPORT - SURVEYING 37

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