Topcon Middle East announces DL-500 series

Topcon Middle East is pleased to announce a new Digital Level "DL-500 series" as a successor for DL-100 series. Equipped with the World’s First “Wave-and-Read” Technology, DL-500 series provides an additional survey technique that allows a rod person to wave the staff back and forth to attain highest possible accuracy.

THE DL-500 AT A GLANCE

üOne Button Triggers Measurement and

data storage

ü 0.6mm/0.8mm Height Accuracy

ü Advanced RAB Code Technology

ü Pre-installed Measurement Programs

ü Height Difference Measurement

ü Inverse Staff Reading for Ceiling Height

ü Internal Memory

The truth behind GNSS number of channels!

GNSS manufacturers offer receivers with different number of channels. How important it is for the equipment performance? and how important it is when deciding which instrument/brand to purchase?

Simply put, your GNSS receiver needs 2 channels for every satellite it tracks. The question is, how many satellite can we see at a given location and time? well, as a rule of thumb, at most you will be exposed to 12 GPS satellite and 7 Glonass (At least half of satellites available will be out of view on the other side of the planet or out of view due to ground obstructions). Let's do the math (12 + 7) x 2 = 38 channels. Even in the future, adding Galileo and some other signals will increase the number to 60 or 65 channels at most.

So more channels, the better, right? not exactly. As you can conclude, 72 channels receiver will be enough to track all satellites in view, be ready for future coming signals, and search for new satellites it is predicting will come into view. So more channels the better– to a certain point. Anything beyond this point is a pure marketing game.

Topcon Middle East announces HiperII

Topcon Middle East is pleased to announce HiperII. A Mid-Range GNSS solution suitable for a broad range of applications and fits the budgets of most users.

The HiperII is fully customizable providing our customers with maximum flexibility to choose the system options they need.

THE HiperII AT A GLANCE

ü Integrated GPS+Glonass RTK & PP

ü Rugged, Lightweight Magnesium Alloy

ü Completely Cable-free BT wireless Operation

ü TX/RX integrated UHF

ü Optional Integrated cell phone (GSM)

ü Voice Message for Receiver Status

ü SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot

ü Removable Li-Ion Battery

Topcon Middle East announces GRS-1

World’s first hand-held GNSS integrated rover system

The GRS-1 is the world's first fully integrated dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system. It is an all-in-one handheld GNSS receiver and field controller with high-speed processor, increased memory, built-in camera, compass and bar code reading function.

The GRS-1 (Geodetic Rover System) was designed with two primary system design goals: Smaller size and weight, and lower-than-expected cost.

The GRS-1 uses the Windows Mobile™ 6.1 operating system to run TopSURV, Topcon's popular surveying software. TopSURV 7.2 adds new features and functions that are unique to the GRS-1. The receiver and field controller also has a 3.7 inch, touch screen display and its rugged construction is rated to stand a one meter drop.

For more Information on GRS-1 www.topconpositioning.com/GRS1

Topcon FC-250: ‘Next-generation' field controller technology

Topcon Middle East introduces 'next-generation' field controller technology with its new FC-250. The FC-250 is designed to give users increased power and performance in a rugged and compact unit.


The FC-250 has the operating system power of the latest Windows Mobile® Version 6.5. The PC performance with 806MHz processor and 256MB SDRAM is designed to significantly speed up data collection in the field. The FC-250 also has a built-in Bluetooth® modem and wireless LAN capability as standard features.

While the FC-250 is extremely compact, it is truly ‘heavy duty.' Rated at an IP66, inclement weather is not a deterrent to using the FC-250

Additional features of the FC-250 include:
-- 3.7" touch-screen display;
-- Optional Spread Spectrum Radio (RS-1) can be attached;
-- Optional long-range Bluetooth modem (RS-1B) can be attached;
-- Quick access to swap the battery;
-- SD and CF card slots; and
-- USB, and DE-9 com ports.

Job Vacancies

Topcon's Dealers in the Gulf Region are looking for experienced and self motivated people to fill the following vacancies:

Sales Executive
(Min 5 years experience on Optical & GPS solutions)
Technical Support Executive
(Min 3 years experience on Optical & GPS solutions)
Service Technician
(Min 1 year experience on Optical instrument)

Candidates can send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to admin@topcongulf.com

Laser Levels VS Auto Levels

Topcon Laser levels save time, mitigate errors and reduce the number of people needed to perform measuring, leveling and alignment tasks.
See how by watching the movie below (Arabic)

Download movie here

TopSurv Manual Arabic version released

Topcon Dubai is pleased to announce that TopSurv 7.2 Arabic manual is available. It can be downloaded from Topcon Knowledge base TopSurv page free of charge.

The Arabic Manual covers the following modules:

- TopSURV GPS module
- TopSURV Total Station module
- TopSURV Road module
- TopSURV GIS module
- TopSURV mmGPS module

Related products:

- FC-2000/200/1000

- GTS-750 series

- GPT-7500 series

- GTS-900series

- GPT-9000Aseries

Topcon Live! 29 Oct' 09 in Tunis/Tunisia

Under the patronage of The"Agence Tunisienne de la Formation Professionnelle (ATFP)".Topcon Middle East & NHA organized a new Road Show – The 2^nd Tunisia Topcon road show - on 29 October '09 in Soliman Tunisia.

The event contained a variety of interactive presentations, demonstrations and sessions designed to demonstrate the Topcon brand. This event was held with the participation of the Committee of Surveyors in Tunisia, attended by its president and board of Surveyors. The Morning session was mainly highlighting two application segments: the 3D imaging & Scanning , and GPS, followed with an open QA session with the audience. In the afternoon the participants had a hands on session to experience the real work flow of the instruments.

One hundred seventy seven (127) professionals- representing eighty graduates and more than thirty seven Surveyors, Contractors, Consultants and governmental entities- attended the show. The experience of attendees initiated exiting discussions about the Cut and fill applications as well as the benefits the GPS that can increase the positioning-related task productivity and provide cost savings over conventional systems.

The Event at a glance:

• Date: 29 Oct’09
• Place: Tunis/Tunisia
• Venue: Centre Sectorielle de Formation en Batiments – SOLIMENRoute de la Plage – 8020 – SOLIMEN – Nabeul – Tunisia.
• Time: Starting 9 AM
• Product focus: 3D scanning and Imaging and GNSS.

Topcon Live! 3 Nov'09 in Cairo/Egypt

Under the patronage of the General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport (GARBLT), Topcon Middle East & Cairo Engineering & Manufacturing Co organized a new RoadShow - The 4th Information & Survey Seminar- on 3 Nov'09 in Cairo Egypt.

The event featured a variety of interactive presentations, demonstrations and sessions designed to illustrate how Topcon technology can increase jobsite productivity and profitability; the impact of automation on the modern construction site and breakthroughs in the way survey work is performed were particularly highlighted with a special focus on three application segments: 3D area scanning, GNSS, and Machine automation solutions.

One hundred seventy five (175) professionals- representing more than one hundred private and governmental entities- attended the show. The rich and deep experience of attendees initiated exiting discussions about the implementation, adaptation and optimization of positioning solutions on the construction sites, and gave insights to all participants on how to tailor the solution depending on specific needs.

The Event at a glance:

• Date: 3 Nov’09
• Place: Cairo/Egypt
• Venue: The General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport (GARBLT)
• Attendance: 175 professionals
• Product focus: 3D scanning and Imaging, GNSS , and Machine Automation

RIGHT ON THE MONEY - Construction Week

Philippe Akl - Construction Week Online- looks at current trends in the market for positioning and surveying solutions.

....Today, while some people may believe that the recent economic downturn has altered this trend, we have reasons - in our opinion very compelling ones - to believe that the Middle East market retains a craving for higher-end solutions.

We believe this trend is being strengthened by the tough economic situation, which is encouraging companies to pay a premium for advanced, seamless solutions, which in turn guarantee a genuine productivity boost, aimed at reducing the overall operational cost...

...The increased demand on construction GPS is a perfect indication of this dynamic...results show that GPS can increase positioning-related task productivity by 40-60% and provide cost savings of between 15-35% over conventional systems...

Read the full article on "CWonline" here

A simple Step by Step guide to RTK

Alfajer's technical support manager, Mr. Abdul Jaleel, provides a simple Step by Step guide to RTK. The document cover the following tasks:

Initial Setup
Topography Surveying
Importing Job
Exporting Job
Localization

Products: GR-3, PDL radio

Download guide here

Topcon "How to" videos; An easy step by step Arabic video guide to Top Surv

Topcon Dubai is please to announce that more "How to" Arabic videos are uploaded regularly onto our Middle East Knowledge Base. To access these movies and much more resources please register now on www.topconmembers.com

Tasting

Traverse data collection and processing; A comprehensive step-by-step guide

The traversing techniques, work flows, and data processing can pose a complex task -most of the time challenging- even for experienced surveyors. Mr. Jobin Kuriakose provides a comprehensive guide to solid and reliable traversing using Topcon Total Stations (TopSurv 7.2) and CivilCad 6.

Download guide here(pdf 12Mb)

"Auto Topo" using vehicle mounted GPS proved to be a cost effective

One of the RTK techniques used for capturing natural surface levels is "Auto Topo" using vehicle mounted GPS on a car or quad bike. This method has proved to be a cost effective alternative to point topo based surveys for roading design projects. Digital Long sections/profiles and terrain models (DTM) can be created from the data captured, to provide designers with valuable information to work with.

This method provide 3 to 10 cm vertical accuracy depending on surface, vehicle and mounting style.. The best results are seeing on asphalt followed by tarmac, dirt and last sand. The vehicle used also can affect the results and when accuracy is important, we always recommend mounting the GPS directly above the vehicle wheel.

Topcon & IECC Mini RoadShow in Oman introduces latest Positioning Solutions

Topcon and International Equipment & Contg Co.LLC (IECC) organised a Mini RoadShow in Oman last month. The event was held in IECC premises and was attended by 30 professionals from various leading construction, consultants and governmental entities like CARILLION ALAWI, ESPAK, HASSAN JUMA BACKER, MINISTRY OF HOUSING, AL ABRAJ CONSULTING, MUSCAT MUNICIPALITY, GALFAR, CCC, NEC, WS ATKINS, WS ATKINS ,AL HASSAN ENGINEERING & Others. The presentations and field demonstrations focused on Topcon Imaging Station (IS) and GR-3 GNSS RTK system.

From the audience

Attendants testing Topcon IS

Attendants testing Topcon GR-3

Topcon & Cairo Engineering at the British University of Cairo

Cairo Engineering, Topcon's dealer in Egypt, organized a scientific day at the British University in Cairo where the latest technologies and solution in the positioning and surveying field were introduced.

Around 50 teacher and student attended the event which is part of a series of an educational program Cairo Engineering is implementing with several leading educational institutes in Egypt.

Japanese Excellence and Innovation in Positioning Equipment

In an exclusive interview with Mr. Philippe Akl, Sales & Marketing Manager Middle East & Africa at Topcon Corporation, Arab Construction World magazine highlights present and future activities and projects for the company in the MENA region and worldwide, in addition to new products launched by the company.

Read the full article

Almasaha & Topcon in Baghdad International fair for Advance Techniques

Al-MASAHA, Topcon's dealer in Iraq, participated in Baghdad international fair for advance Techniques held in Baghdad from 21 to 25 June 2009.

The latestest technologies and solutions were displayed namely: GR-3 GPS, GMS-2 GPS/GIS, GTS-751 Total Station, and others. Moreover, the exhibition included three forums onTopcon techniques & softwares attended by important clients such as ministry of public work, the irrigation authority, South Oil Company and others.

About Almasaha:

AL-MASAHA Company is one of the largest suppliers of specialised equipment in Iraq oparating since 1991. Through separate divisions, AL-MASAHA is dedicated to serving its clients in Civil Construction, Telecommunications, Oil Projects, Water and Power Distribution Industries as well as in Education and on Turnkey Projects. AL-MASAHA represents leading multi-national manufacturing companies offering a wide range of solutions covering three segments: 1-Surveying &Positioning instruments (Authorized Dealer for Topcon). 2-GIS Software and Photogrammetry. 3-Mapping&Remote Sensing (Authorised Dealer for Aeromapss).

GPS vs Total Station! Survey Group reports

Survey Group, a leading Engineering & Surveying service provider, highlights and compares the performance of RTK-GPS versus Total Station.

With Topcon GR-3 GPS, Survey Group was able to double or even triple the overall productivity of their teams within the scope of certain applications. As the below chart shows, the usage of GPS for some particular applications made drastic impact on performance.

Mrs. Lydia Girod, GM, explains “the use of GPS instead of Total Stations enabled us to reduce the human resources allocated on certain projects by half and consequently cut the costs by 35 to 40%”

View chart in pdf here