Topcon LN-150 Construction Total Station - Frequently Asked Questions

In this FAQ video, we answer some of the common questions about Topcon's LN-150 Construction Set Out solution. Click on the chapter markers to jump to the following questions and answers:
00:00 Introduction
00:06 What file types can be uploaded onto the field controller?
00:27 How does the instrument know where it is positioned on site?
00:52 How many people does it take to operate the instrument and set out points?
01:14 Do I need to be running a CAD package in the office to utilise this instrument?
01:37 How many points do I need from a surveyor at the start of the job?
01:57 What can be set out on site using this instrument?
02:34 If I have my 200 points to mark on a deck, how do I know on the screen if I have already marked one?
02:59 Do you still need to set up profiles and pull string to mark out points on site?
03:27 Typically, is it much faster to set out a point using this instrument than using a stringline and tape measure?
03:57 What sort of accuracy can you achieve with the LN-150?
04:14 If I am stuck in the field and need help, does Position Partners offer this service?
04:47 Is it possible for someone with no survey experience at all to operate this instrument correctly?
05:05 Does the instrument work with heights as well as horizontal position?
05:36 How long has the LN-150 been on the market, and what were the changes made from the LN-100 to the LN-150?
06:14 Does the instrument use GPS to know its position? And if not, how does it know where you are standing?
06:36 What are the benefits of using this instrument, instead of using a string line and tape measure on site?

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How much is LN 150 ?

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23,500$ dollars

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