Leica Launches Auto-Collimating Theodolites
Leica Geosystems has introduced a new generation of industrial theodolites for aerospace applications such as satellite alignment and for boresight and heads-up display alignment for combat aircraft. The Leica TM6100A, which will be released by Hexagon Metrology during the fourth quarter of 2010, uses piezo direct-drive technology. These new motorised drives offer the stability of manual drives and the flexibility of fully automated motorised drives, yet they can still be used submicron-level fine positioning tasks, according to the company.
The fine positioning drives on the Leica TM6100A auto-collimating theodolites have been repositioned to simplify the task of measuring in difficult situations. The piezo technology also delivers very low power consumption, which enables the newly designed battery to last longer. The new colour touch screen remains clearly visible at all times, allowing operators to take the theodolite to any location. The simple user interface means that users only need minimal training before doing basic measurements and calibrations to the sensor. The interface also offers function keys that can be set for specific procedures.
The fine positioning drives on the Leica TM6100A auto-collimating theodolites have been repositioned to simplify the task of measuring in difficult situations. The piezo technology also delivers very low power consumption, which enables the newly designed battery to last longer. The new colour touch screen remains clearly visible at all times, allowing operators to take the theodolite to any location. The simple user interface means that users only need minimal training before doing basic measurements and calibrations to the sensor. The interface also offers function keys that can be set for specific procedures.
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