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Supporting Infrastructure for Grade Control Systems
INNOVATION FROM THE LEADER - DESIGNED for YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE OPERATIONS
Here you will find the right supporting infrastructure for all of your Grade Control Systems:
- GPS and GPS+GLONASS Base Stations
- Robotic Total Stations
- Grade Lasers
- Radio Communication Solutions
Spectra Precision Laser CR600 Receiver
Spectra Precision Laser CR600 for general construction and laser based display systems
The Spectra Precision® Laser CR600 Receiver is ideal for contractors doing both site prep and general construction. The CR600 can be either rod or machine mounted, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Using the magnetic mount, the CR600 receiver is easily moved between backhoes, small excavators, box blades or skid steer loaders. With such a high degree of flexibility, the CR600 needs to be tough enough for any job.
Features & Benefits:
- Designed for tough construction site conditions. Rugged, waterproof, lightweight magnesium housing can withstand a drop of up to 3 m on concrete
- Super-bright colored LED elevation indicators visibly indicate grade elevation information to the operator—even in poor light and up to 100 m in bright sunlight
- Adjustable bandwidth lets the operator tighten the on-grade band to easily meet a variety of accuracy requirements with tighter tolerances – from rough grading through form leveling
- Wraparound receiver cells with continuous pickup through an operating range of 270° provide less dead spots and improved productivity, especially for machine applications
- Longer, above-grade receiver cells make digging with a back hoe easier than ever
Machine Applications:
- Site Prep
- Building and Housing Pads
- Sewage and Storm Drains
Off-Machine Applications
- General Construction
Click HERE for CR600 Brochure
Click HERE for CR600 User Guide
Trimble LR400 Receiver
Trimble LR400 for laser based display systems
The robust Trimble LR400 receiver combined with the GL700 transmitter is designed specifically for earthmoving applications performed with larger machines like dozers, scrapers and excavators. The receiver features center on-grade for use with dozers and scrapers and an "excavator mode" for use with
excavators and backhoes. Using the excavator mode, more above-grade information is displayed making it easier for the operator to lower the bucket and cut to the correct grade.
Features & Benefits
- Large LED display arrows indicate "high" or "low" with amber lights and "on-grade" with green lights so the operator can quickly and easily move the cutting edge to a desired elevation, especially on larger machines such as excavators, dozers and scrapers, for improved productivity.
- Adjustable accuracy bandwidths and distinct modes for specific applications and equipment provide flexibility to meet the machine needs and the accuracy requirements of the job.
- Selectable "on-grade" location and accuracy indicators provide improved efficiency and allow customization of the receiver to each unique application.
- Rugged, waterproof magnesium housing withstands tough jobsite conditions.
- Powered using its own battery or using the machine's battery.
Applications
- Site prep
- Building pads
- Sewage and storm drains
- Landfill sites
- Balancing materials
Spectra Precision Laser CB25 Control Box
Rugged Single Control Box for Spectra Precision Laser Automated Grade Control Systems
The easy-to-use Spectra Precision® Laser CB25 Single Control Box lets you automatically control glade elevation for balancing and rough grading applications, or automatically control the blade for fine grading. Proportional receivers and hydraulic valves provide maximum system accuracy and smooth, precise operation.
Features
- Cab-mounted, automatic control of lift of blade or attachment.
- performs simple elevation display to more complex grading jobs requiring automatic elevation blade control.
- Switch from automatic to manual control with the quick flip of one switch.
- Super-bright LED grade displays relay blade position to grade in any lighting condition for maximum productivity.
- Used with Spectra Precision Laser LR50 Grade Display Receiver and Spectra Precision Laser LR60 Grade Display Receiver.
Used on small dozers and compact machines
- Skid-steer loaders with attachments such as dozer blade, grader blade, box blade, loader bucket for automatic control requiring lift control
- PT, PC or PV hydraulic valves
Spectra Precision Laser LR60 Receiver
Rugged 360-degree Laser Display Receiver with Patented Angle Compensation Indicator
The Spectra Precision® Laser LR60 Laser Display Receiver is designed to be used as a stand-alone display receiver on grading and excavating equipment including: dozers, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, and box blades. For excavators and backhoes, the LR60 laser receiver features patented Angle Compensation which automatically calculates and corrects the grade display for the angle of the dipper arm.
The easy-to-use LR60 features versatile 360-degree laser reception and works with all types of rotating lasers on all types of machinery for fast, no-hassle setup. Rugged and waterproof, the LR60 receiver withstands all weather environments.
Features
- Check grade with the dipper arm extended or retracted up to 30°.
- Built-in plumb indicator for fast, accurate grade checking for graders.
- Center On-grade provides an equal amount of grade information above and below on-grade. Use on dozers, graders, scrapers and box blades.
- Offset on-grade for productive excavation provides additional above grade information for less undercuts.
- Up to eight channels of grade information plus directional out-of-beam indicators.
- Four selectable accuracies for each on-grade location.
- Use as standalone display receiver or with Spectra Precision Laser CB25 Dual Control Box or Spectra Precision Laser CB30 Dual Control Box for an affordable blade control solution.
- Used with Spectra Precision Laser RD10 Remote Display.
Used on:
- Excavators,Dozers,Graders
- Scrapers,Skid Steers,Box Blades,Levelers,Kilvers
Spectra Precision Laser LR50 Receiver
Rugged 360-degree Laser Display Receiver with Built-in Blade Tilt and Excavator Boom Plumb Indicator 
The Spectra Precision® Laser LR50 Laser Display Receiver is designed to be used as a stand-alone display receiver on grading and excavating equipment including: dozers, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, and box blades. The easy-to-use LR50 features versatile 360-degree laser reception and works with all types of rotating lasers on all types of machinery for fast, no-hassle setup. Rugged and waterproof, the LR50 receiver withstands all weather environments. Internal isolating shock mounts protect the electronics.
Features
- Built-in blade tilt indicator helps the operators keep the blade level for increased accuracy and productivity.
- Center On-grade provides an equal amount of grade information above and below on-grade. Use on dozers, graders, scrapers and box blades.
- Offset on-grade for productive excavation provides additional above grade information for less undercuts.
- Built-in plumb indicator for fast, accurate grade checking for excavators and backhoe's.
- Up to six channels of grade information plus directional out-of-laser beam indicators.
- Three selectable accuracies meet job tolerances from rough grading to final finishing for maximum flexibility.
- Adjustable, ultra-bright LED with green on-grade display provides user selectable, easy-to-see display to match ambient lighting conditions.
- Use as standalone display receiver or with Spectra Precision Laser CB25 Single Control Box for an affordable blade control solution.
- Used with Spectra Precision Laser RD10 Remote Display.
Used on:
- Dozers,Graders,Scrapers
- Skid Steers,Box Blades,Levelers,Kilvers
Spectra Precision Laser LR30 Receiver
Rugged 360-degree Laser Display Receiver
The Spectra Precision® Laser LR30 Laser Display Receiver is designed to be used as a stand-alone display receiver on grading and excavating equipment including: dozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, skid steers, and levelers. The versatile, easy-to-use LR30 features 360-degree laser detection and works with all types of rotating lasers on all types of machinery for fast, no-hassle setup. Rugged and waterproof, the LR30 receiver withstands all weather environments.
Internal isolating shock mounts protect the electronics.
Features
- Five channels of grade information plus directional out-of-laser beam indicator directs which way to move and get back in the beam.
- Three selectable accuracies meet job tolerances from rough grading to final finishing for maximum flexibility.
- Adjustable, ultra-bright LED with green on-grade display provides user selectable, easy-to-see display to match ambient lighting conditions.
- Used with Spectra Precision Laser CB20 Single Control Box and Spectra Precision Laser RD10 Remote Display.
Laser Based Display Systems
Spectra Precision Laser
has the toughest line of laser based display systems in the industry!
Here you will find the right system for your excavator, dozer, backhoe or skid steer:
- Laser Display Systems for Excavating and Grading
- Automated Machine Control Systems
These systems are designed with the cost-conscious owner / operator and contractor in mind, delivering high-priced performance in affordable packaging.
Using laser-based grade display systems to guide the cutting edge to grade, you can speed up grading operations, making you more accurate and more profitable. Laser-based display systems are highly flexible and can be used on a wide range of machines, including dozers, backhoes, scrapers, skid steers and excavators.
Designed to provide visual guidance to machine operators for manual grading operations the system includes a laser transmitter that emits a rotating 360-degree beam of light and a laser receiver mounted to the machine.
Depending on the transmitter, the laser beam can be either flat plane for flat grade work or tilted for sloping work.
Magnetically mounted receiver on your machine clearly displays grade status: Below - ON - Above.
Click HERE for Laser-based Grade Display Systems Brochure
Click HERE for Laser Display Systems for Excavating and Grading Brochure
Click HERE for Automated Machine Control Systems Brochure
Click HERE the Spectra Precision Laser Laser Based Display Systems Multimedia Presentation
GCS400 Grade Control System
GCS400 Grade Control System
Dual Elevation or Elevation and Blade Slope Control
The GCS400 Grade Control System is a dual-control system that controls both the lift and tilt of the machine blade. This is done by connecting two LR410 laser receivers or one LR410 and an AS400 slope sensor to the system. Contractors can purchase the GCS400 or start with the GCS300 and later upgrade to the GCS400. The system is designed primarily for use on dozers; however, you can also use it on other machines. By controlling both functions, the GCS400 lets the operator control the material more accurately–especially across larger jobsites.
Linked Mode
Eliminate setup errors! For even greater speed and accuracy, the GCS400 system features a unique Linked Mode, which ties lift and tilt together and displays them as a single control. The operator can use Linked Mode to easily, accurately and consistently benchmark and adjust the system.
Applications
- Medium/Large Housing Pads
- Medium/Large Commercial Building Sites
- Road Construction
- Sports Fields
- Finish Grading
- Material Balancing
- Rough Grading.