Leica

Leica instruments are used to measure positions, distances and height differences for topographic surveying, setting out works and checking progress. In the catalogue you will find total stations, laser levels, receivers and sensors for aerial surveying, used by surveyors, building contractors and technical offices. The choice depends on the type of measurement to be taken and the environment you work in.

A manual total station requires the operator to aim at the target by hand, while a robotic one turns by itself towards the prism and can be controlled remotely by a single operator. The robotic type is designed for repeated setting out on site, the manual one for simpler surveys. Both are precision instruments: choose the model according to the measurements required and the planned work.

Lino laser levels are distinguished by beam type, line, point or combined, and by the colour of the beam, red or green. Green light is more visible in bright conditions and outdoors than red, while lines are used to mark out planes and verticals. Choose the level according to the job, such as laying floors, walls or ceilings, and check the range in the model's data sheet.

iCON instruments are designed for site work: total stations and layout instruments used on the ground to set out points and works. LiDAR, hybrid and imaging sensors are mounted on aircraft to survey large areas of land. The selection criterion is the scale of the work: the construction site on one side, the territory on the other.

The rugged tablet for GIS data collection is designed for working outdoors, where you need readable screens and good resistance to impact and moisture. Combined with a surveying instrument, it lets you record points, attributes and survey data directly in the field, reducing transcription steps. Those who manage land, such as GIS technicians and planners, use it to update maps. Check compatibility with the GIS software you use.

Transmitters, combined with a receiver, are used to locate buried cables or pipes before digging: they induce a signal that the receiver detects from the surface. This helps avoid damage to the lines and mark their route on the ground. Locating does not replace design surveys or checks by the utility operators. Read the system's manual for correct use.

Precision instruments must be transported in their cases, without subjecting them to hard knocks or drops. Before use, check the state of the batteries and the cleanliness of the optics, and protect them from rain and dust when the work requires it. Check the calibration according to the manufacturer's instructions, especially after an impact. Keep the manual and the model's technical support details to hand.

Before use, read the laser class shown on the instrument and the manual. Do not point the beam at people and do not look at it directly, nor through optical instruments that concentrate it. Mount the level on a stable support and mark off the work area when working in busy places. Switch it off when not in use and put it away at the end of the day.