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Topcon's New GLS-1500 Laser Scanner Records 30,000 Points Per Second

March 2, 2010

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announced 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.

"Topcon's Precise Scan technology data collection - at 30,000 points per second and a 150 meter range - sets the bar for the industry," Fred Moser, Topcon laser scanner sales manager, said. "The GLS-1500 is 10 times faster than the previous model."

According to the announcement, it has a built-in 2.0 megapixel digital camera so when connected to a PC and using Topcon's ScanMaster software, a live video feed of the job site can be streamed to aid in scan setup and data acquisition. Also, the GLS-1500 has an onboard data collector with keypad and LCD display which allows it to be used as a stand-alone laser scanner.

"With the Class 1 laser classification, users can scan near airports, busy traffic areas, and populated areas with no effect to the people or the environment." Moser said. The use of a Class 1 invisible laser offers the benefit of low power consumption. "With lower power consumption, the GLS-1500 can operate for longer times with fewer battery changes and that saves time on the job."