With the iDig system you can manage distances, depths and desired slopes. The combination of advanced technologies is unique in the world: no cables, radio communication, simplified installation and solar charging. The user interface has been designed with excavator operators and can be appreciated by all. The bargraph and LED display guides you in the same field of vision as your bucket and makes the iDig an ideal daily tool for you.
Do you have several excavators? iDig has a removable solution that attaches in seconds from one machine to another. The iDig can save as many excavator and bucket profiles as you want. In the morning you attach on the sensors, the control box and the LED bargraph, then select the right excavator. Less than an hour is the average time you need to install the system. Once done, you do not have to do it again. The iDig keeps in memory the exact dimensions of your excavators. Installing the iDig is really simple: attach the 3 sensors, the control box and the LED bar in the cab and start working. No need for a technician, you do it yourself by following the on screen instructions.
Get the depth, slope and distance to the nearest centimeter without getting out of your cab. For all field applications that you will be confronted with your excavator, iDig Grade Control System will be your ideal partner: excavations, foundations, trenches, slopes, embankments, parking lots and swimming pools. Dig to the nearest centimeter with the correct percentage of slope and save time on your sites.
Level Best is now the leading brand of laser grading equipment and systems in the construction, excavation and site preparation industries, and is specified wherever grading accuracy, speed, high production and reliability are essential.
Level Best laser grading boxes are the first choice of contractors and crews who need grade accuracy, smooth operation, machine durability, and simplicity of operation. Throughout North America Level Best products are the recognized leader in product design and technical support in high precision laser grading attachments. Level Best means fine grade made easy!
Level Best laser grading systems let you create a finish grade accurate to within 1/10th of an inch. There is no laser grading equipment more accurate than Level Best.
Operators love how smoothly Level Best operates in tough environments to create such highly precise grades. The key is the unique Level Best hydraulic valve system that adjusts six times per second on the fly. Operation is so smooth that you never know it’s working so hard.
Level Best grading boxes and laser systems are made to the highest standards of material and craftsmanship. You can expect Level Best units to log thousands of high production hours.
Learning how to use Level Best systems is fast and easy, especially for operators who have worked with other kinds of grading systems. Training operators to step up to the demands of finish grading has never been easier. Outstanding fine grading results have never been easier to achieve.
Using a self-leveling grading laser is the most accurate way of grading the foundation of any construction site. Our selection of Topcon and Spectra digital laser levels includes the most advanced technology and user-friendly features that allow for a single person to perform all necessary functions. We have longrange grading lasers perfectly compatible with our laser grading equipment for conquering the biggest, toughest jobs. These digital laser levels eliminate the need for multiple setups and are designed with greater visibility and tracking.
With the newest software and durable construction, these are the most versatile and durable grading lasers available. They provide the versatility, durability, and functionality you need to accurately grade even the largest foundations.
The Spectra Precision® LL100N Laser Level is a complete one man leveling crew in a case. Automatic, self-leveling ensures fast, accurate setups. Easy, one-button operation requires minimal training. The LL100N Laser Level is capable of handling a wide variety of elevation control applications. Versatility is added with single-axis manual slope capability for setting out driveways, ramps, and residential drainage lines. It is rugged enough for the toughest jobsite and designed to survive a 3 foot drop onto concrete.
The Spectra Precision® LL300N Laser Level features a rugged design with a metal sunshade that provides superior drop and weather protection (IP66). Built to withstand severe drops of up to 3 ft directly onto concrete means less downtime and cost due to damage caused by accidental drop or tipover. The LL300N’s fully automatic self-leveling capability provides fast, accurate setup. Rechargeable NiMH battery pack or alkaline batteries keeps the unit working with no downtime due to power loss.
The RL-H5A is a next generation self-leveling construction laser with great distance and high accuracy.
• Long-range operation (800 m)
• Smart long-range receiver
The Spectra Precision® LL500 Laser Level is a one-person leveling system designed for longer range measurements across your entire site. Accurate, stable and reliable, featuring a 1,600 ft working diameter increases productivity by reducing the need for multiple setups on a large jobsite. The LL500 is self-leveling with built-in “out-of-level” shutoff that maintains accuracy over the entire work area and minimizes errors. Visible “spotting” beam determines receiver mounting placement makes it faster to find the on-grade position.
• Simple, intuitive manual slope capability
• ±10 Arc second horizontal accuracy
• Extralong battery life (100 hours)
• Tough IP66 weatherproof rating
The GL412N is a single grade laser that also offers long-range operation in addition to its grade capability of -10 to +15 percent. An RC402N full-function remote control offers an easy to use menu-driven interface. The radio remote operates at a range up to 330 ft and provides the ability to make grade changes and start automatic alignments remotely, which can significantly reduce setup time. Dual slope also available - GL422N.
The GL612N Grade Laser provides single grade capability of 25% in addition to being fully selfleveled in vertical for building axis alignment or setting 90 degree. Simple, robust and easy to use with a menu-driven interface that is replicated on the radio remote control makes the GL612N the first choice for any contractor requiring versatile grade capability. Dual slope also available - GL622N.
The Spectra Precision UL633N is Universal and can do multiple applications. It is a flat, rotating laser, single and dual grade laser, vertical alignment and 90-degrees set out laser – that’s what makes it Universal. Small contractors can do more work on their own and larger contractors do not have to worry about sending the wrong laser or multiple lasers to the jobsite.
The RL-SV1S is an easy-to-use, cost-effective laser solution covering single-slope applications.
• Long-range operation - 800 m (diameter)
• Single-slope laser
• Full-function radio remote (RC-50 included)
• Tough IP66 environmental rating
• Extra-long battery life (up to 120 hours)
The RL-SV2S is built for jobs where you need a laser for multiple applications. This laser is easy to use and will meet all your jobsite rotating laser needs.
• Horizontal, vertical, single, dual slope applications
• Full-function radio remote
• Long-range operation (800 m)
• Tough IP66 construction rating
•Extra-long battery life (120 hours)
For any major construction project, measuring the grade and length of pipe needed is a crucial part of the process - and often one of the most difficult to do correctly. Whether you’re laying sewer lines or underground cable, a pipe laser is crucial for getting reliably accurate data for long-distance pipe and cable laying, saving you the cost of human error and creating more project efficiency. Superior Instrument is Connecticut’s only complete sales and in-house service source for construction lasers, machine control and surveying instruments as well as pipe-grade lasers.
Designed to fit around tighter inverts, the Spectra Precision DG613 and DG613G deliver the most productive pipe laying experience in the market. They are extremely rugged and thrive in demanding underground conditions. Benefitting from the latest technology developed by Spectra Precision, the beams move quickly and accurately for alignment and grade. Simple to use, with the new menu driven user interface, the DG613(G) help you improve efficiency and provide unprecedented performance and reliability. Working in the trenches just got easier with the new range of pipe lasers from Spectra Precision.
• Shorter length
• Grade range -12% to +40%
• Self-leveling over entire grade range & full cross axis compensation
• Ultra-fast beam movement
• Operating range up to 500 ft with radio / IR remote control
• Large intuitive graphical display on laser & remote control
• IP68 protection (dust and waterproof)
Flexible and convenient, the TP-L6 pipe laser’s smaller size, long-life battery and mobile app make the unit one of the most flexible on the market. This pipe laser is easier to use, fits into tighter spaces, and increases convenience and safety for workers.
• Compact design adds flexibility
• Red/Green laser
• Self-leveling
• Bluetooth connection
• -15% to 40% grade setting range
• 60-hour battery
• Optional plumb beam
• Additional Android mobile app remote control and display
With the GX-2012, you have multiple tools in one instrument. Having 3 operating modes, the GX2012 can be used for confined space, safety monitoring in it’s Normal Operating mode; for leak investigation in Leak Check mode; and for underground leak checking in Bar Hole mode.
The GX-3R is the worlds smallest 4 gas monitor weighing only 3.52 ounces and can comfortably be clipped within a worker’s breathing zone . It simultaneously monitors and displays LEL combustibles, O2, CO, and H2S. The GX-3R represents the latest evolution of gas detection technology utilizing a new generation of micro sensors.
The GX-3R Pro is the smallest 5-gas monitor weighing only 4.58 ounces. In addition to monitoring standard confined space gases, LEL, O2, CO, & H2S, the GX-3R Pro has a 5th channel for adding infrared or toxic gas sensors. It comes equipped with Bluetooth wireless communication, man-down alarm, alkaline or rechargeable power supply, and a 3 year warranty. The Lithium-ion battery pack lasts 25 hours and will fully charge in 3 hours.
The Maggie combines the best features of two flagship Schonstedt products: the sensitivity and precision of the GA-52Cx, and the single-handed operation of the GA-92XT.
The GA-52Cx Locator detects the magnetic field of iron and steel objects, with unmatched sensitivity.
Designed for one-hand operations, the On/Off-Sensitivity and Volume controls are located on the underside of the cover.
The GA-72Cd Locator detects the magnetic field of iron and steel objects. It provides audio detection signals that peak in frequency when the locator’s tip is held directly over the target. The GA72Cd has the option of nulling or peaking.
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With one hand, you can detect the magnetic fields of all ferromagnetic objects, property markers, manholes, septic tanks, well casings, valve boxes, cast iron pipes, steel drums, and unexploded ordnances up to 16 ft below the surface.
Rex is recommended for locating all types of underground utilities: water and sewer, electric, telecom, and gas. Its thin and sleek profile combines with a retractable receiver to make Rex the most user-friendly and portable pipe & cable locator on the market.
Damaging buried utilities can be costly and dangerous. u-LOCATE allows you to quickly and accurately locate underground utilities, helping prevent costly damages, utility strikes, and service outages.
Magnetic Locators, including Spot, detect the magnetic field of iron and steel objects. With engineering and accuracy equal to the GA-52Cx, in a sleek, ultralight-weight package with improved ergonomics, Spot is IP54 rated and comes with a 7-year warranty!
The ChrisNik HoundDog Magnetic Locator is built with new hi-tech Fence Ignoring Technology (FIT). The HoundDog can sniff out those hard to find survey markers under fences and around metal buildings.
At Superior Instrument, we have the highest quality DJI drones for recording and creating 3D maps, analyzing surface data for inspections and building planning, assisting first responders and an endless array of additional applications. Our unmanned aerial vehicles are equipped with obstacle avoidance, payload stabilization technology, as well as optional cameras and sensors necessary for capturing detailed geographic data. Superior Instrument carries a wide variety of aerial payloads from the most sophisticated cameras for aerial mapping and zoom lenses for inspections to infra-red for first responders and NIR/NDVI for agricultural crop monitoring.
DJI’s Mavic Series of drones range from the high-end Mavic 3 with a 28x super zooming HD camera and 46 minutes of flight time to the lower end Mini 2 that only weighs half a pound, fits in the palm of your hand and can fly for 31 minutes.
The DJI Phantom Series is DJI’s original and flagship drone line-up. The V2.0 version of the Phantom 4 Pro moves to DJI’s OcuSync transmission technology for up to a 4.3 mile transmission range. The P4 Pro features a 1-inch 20MP camera sensor with a mechanical shutter and is capable of shooting up to 4K video.
The Matrice series is the drone of choice for mapping, inspection, and surveying. This enterprise level drone series from DJI allows for a wide array of options and configurations in regards to gimbals, cameras, durability, flight characteristics, and precision. Upward gimbals, two or more downward gimbals, compatible with cameras of all kinds, and many more customization options make the Matrice drones a top choice for industrial applications of all kinds.
Designed for general construction and survey applications, Nikon NE-100 Series electronic digital theodolites give you accurate measurements in an affordable, easy-to-use platform. Each of the four models has an ergonomic keypad with one-touch keys for all functions, and a large backlit LCD display helps you work productively in the field.
You can instantly convert vertical angles to percent of grade, reset the horizontal angle to zero and lock the horizontal angle displayed on the LCD while you reposition or repeat a measurement.
The DT8-05LS has a laser beam built into aperture for easy and accurate alignment. Simple, push button functions gives the user precise LCD digital readouts.
Features:
• Incremental encoding detection system with dual digital displays
• Automatic power shut-off
• Optical plummet for centering of point
• Coaxial tangent and clamp screws provide ease of use in sighting and alignment
• Built-in battery pack can be attached and detached by a single action
• Water-resistant, sealed construction
The TL20X transit level is ideal for fast set-up, simple to use for leveling and vertical applications.
Features:
• Clamps and tangents bring your instrument quickly on target
• 15 minute horizontal circle
• 3-screw leveling base with 5/8-11 thread for tripod
• Built-in sunshade with rubber eyepiece
Rugged and Dependability makes this David White LT8-300P five-minute instrument the first choice for almost every horizontal and vertical sighting application in construction. The level transit is lined up over a reference point by using an optical plummet, assuring you of precise positioning every time.
Rugged and Dependability makes this David White LT8-300LP five-minute instrument the first choice for almost every horizontal and vertical sighting application in construction. The level transit is lined up over a reference point by using a laser plummet, assuring you of precise positioning every time.
The 360º telescope rotation allows you to see directly below the instrument for pipe laying applications. Ruggedness and dependability make these five minute instruments the first choice for practically every horizontal and vertical sighting application in construction.
With the proven accXess technology, the Zoom50 features an intelligent distance measurement engine designed for outstanding range, speed and highest accuracy even under tough conditions.
The longer measurement range means a wider operational coverage and significant less time lost with switching setups. The new PowerLock protection mechanism prevents use by unauthorized persons and makes it hard to steal.
The Carlson CRx series robotic total stations are quick to set up, and are packed with easy-to-use functions that simplify your surveying workflows and provide powerful tools to make you more efficient and more accurate.
With a 5” touch screen, a more powerful processor, automatic data backup, and the advanced positioning technology of STReAM360, Carlson’s super-reliable CRx robotic total stations provide the most efficient way to survey.
The Nikon N and K total stations offer an advanced EDM in an innovative package, including flexible charging and connectivity options, and are backed by the great service and dealer support you expect from Nikon.
Both the Nikon N and Nikon K have a new charger, featuring a USB-C on-the-go connection that lets you recharge via a power bank or car plug so you can recharge batteries even in remote areas.
The Total Station File Transfer app and Bluetooth connection let you easily transfer data between the field and office, so your data makes it to the office before you do. Economical and practical, both include bright Nikon optics and rugged reliability, making each of these powerful total stations the right choice for a full range of projects.
The Spectra Geospatial FOCUS 50 is a robotic total station you can customize to fit your needs. Available in three models, with your choice of angular accuracy – 1”, 2”, 3”or 5”. The FOCUS 50 features the smoothness of MagDrive™, the stability of SurePoint™ and the productivity of Autolock™.
This high-performance Robotic Total Station is designed to be easy to learn, and pairs perfectly with the suite of Spectra Geospatial Field Soft ware options, including Origin, Layout Pro, and Survey Pro. The FOCUS 50 total station is avail able in three models, Autolock, Short Range Robotic, and Long Range Robotic.
The FOCUS 50 Robotic Totals Station can be used with the Ranger 5, the Ranger 7, or a tablet. Powerful, easy-to-use, affordable, and tough, the FOCUS 50 delivers high performance and versatility for every way you work.
Superior Instrument has the best survey data collectors from the top brands in the industry. These mobile data collectors have all the features you need to accurately collect and transfer all of your data for survey projects of any size and come equipped with the most up-to-date software and hardware. These are versatile, weather-proof geospatial data collectors able to handle all environments, as well as frequent, rugged use. With large screens, full keyboards, and easy syncing capabilities, our data collectors get the job done right, fast, and within budget.
Surveying is rarely predictable, but your tools should be. That’s why you can rely on the Ranger 5 and new modern Spectra Geospatial Origin field software. Together, the Ranger 5 and Origin handle a full range of projects efficiently.
The Ranger 5 is an Android-based survey field data collector built to handle a full range of projects. Its five-inch screen and full keyboard enable surveyors to work efficiently, even while wearing gloves. Its lightweight but rugged construction and outstanding battery life make it reliable and easy to use, even in tough field conditions.
The Ranger 7 Data Collector, with its rugged and sunlight readable 7-inch touch screen, full keypad, and Windows 10 Pro operating system, is built to hit the mark for surveyors requiring an easy-touse, rugged, cost-effective data collector.
The all-new design of the Ranger 7 Data Collector is based on the experience gained over the last 18 years of demanding field operations. The guiding principles have never changed: productivity, reliability, and quality. A down day is simply not an option. The Ranger 7 continues the legacy of the Ranger data collector by focusing on what is important.
The Spectra Geospatial ST10 is a field rugged tablet for land survey and construction. It includes a powerful processor and large screen so you can see your data like you have never seen it before.
The more you can see, the more you can do. The Spectra Geospatial ST10 has a bright, high contrast sunlight readable 10-inch screen to give you the area you need to easily see your data or manage map layers. You’ll be more productive and you’ll catch errors before they happen.
The ST10 is designed to work outside, in the rain, deal with the mud, and still be ready for more. It’s bright display and the included active stylus makes precision work a snap, even with gloves on. It frees you up to do your job..
The Carlson RT4 is designed for surveying, stake out, construction layout and GIS mapping and is bundled with Carlson SurvPC – the Windows-based data collection program – with the option of running with the Esri® OEM program for use in the field. Or use in the office with any Carlson office software. Along with the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, you can collect and analyze your data quicker than ever before
Bridge the gap between drones and CAD. Designed for use by surveyors, civil engineers, and contractors, Precision 3D Topo allows users to import survey data, points, polylines, surfaces, point clouds, both traditional LIDAR and aerial drone survey data, and more from a wide variety of programs and entities to create usable 3D surfaces.
Aerial surveying is rapidly becoming a vital part of any surveyor’s toolkit. Thousands of people use drone site flyovers every day to help boost efficiency and lower costs.
With Carlson Photo Capture processing, you can use flyover data to:
• Quickly generate interactive 3D maps of sites
• Capture highly accurate 3D site data from any camera
• Share site maps with customers -anywhere, anytime
• Save man-hours in the field
Data Prep & Design for 3D Data Prep Affordable… Easy-to-Use… Intuitive Workflow... Carlson Construction is an integrated cut/fill takeoff and 3D surface modeling software solution designed for site and road construction. It offers powerful inspection and 3D viewing tools for elevating 2D designs to 3D model files. Previously only in Takeoff and Civil, Material Quantities Reports are now available in Construction. This gives estimators the volume, area, length and/or count for items such as asphalt, gravel, curb, or any “subgrade” or “select fill” they define.
Spectra Precision Layout Pro Field and Spectra Precision Layout Pro Office building construction positioning solutions take productivity to a new level. Time is money, and any time not spent building is time wasted. Layout Pro provides the tools you need to get your layout work done faster and with more accuracy than ever before. Combined with a Spectra Precision or Nikon mechanical total station, you can layout an entire site from one setup in a fraction of the time as it would take with string lines and tape measures. Layout Pro with the Spectra Precision FOCUS 35 robotic total station will do the job even faster and it only requires one person.
Carlson Point Cloud is a modular program that provides this powerful ability to go from field scan to finished plat, all with seamless integration to Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil and Carlson Mining. Carlson Point Cloud delivers a whole new level of powerful automation for large data sets. It gives laser scanner users the ability to process millions of data points with Carlson Software ease-of-use.
The Carlson Civil Suite is the civil engineering design software that puts you in the passing lane! What might take days with other civil engineering software takes just hours, or even minutes, with the powerful and intuitive Carlson Civil–it’s advanced technology that will work for you. Work with Carlson Civil on AutoCAD (versions 2010 to current) or with the built-in IntelliCAD 8.1. With Carlson Civil, you’ll get true 3D, easy-to-use 3D, plus, with the updated 3D Flyover, any surface edits made in CAD are automatically updated in the 3D view.
Spectra Precision® Survey Pro field software provides you with a complete set of capabilities for all your survey projects. It’s fast, reliable and easy to use. Transfer data from Survey Pro to your laptop or PC and manage your jobs using Spectra Precision Survey Office. Survey Pro software ships on Spectra Precision’s rugged line of data collectors providing unparalleled integration, data integrity, efficiency and ease-of-use. The features and functions of Survey Pro have been developed based on feedback from surveyors like you. Each new release of this software incorporates enhancements built on your field experience.
Since 1988, Superior Instrument has been providing Surveyors and Contractors with the best products and service in the industry. In 2008, we marked a milestone in our history with the completion of our Superior GPS Network Foundation!
Today, Superior Instrument is still leading the way again by providing our customers with new industry leading technologies.
INTRODUCING the NEW SUPERIOR GNSS NETWORK!
Our new Superior GNSS Network is built with the latest technology to take full advantage of the latest constellations for an ALL IN VIEW solution. GPS manufacturers have been hard at
you expect the same of your Network. The advantage is clear: more satellites + more signals +
Benefits of the SUPERIOR GPS NETWORK:
• Single controlling provider
• Experienced, knowledgeable staff responsible for maintenance, calibration and reporting of the system status
• All brands of network compatible GPS receivers are welcome to join the Superior GNSS Network
• Single source for tech support
• Local company with long standing reputation of support
• Friendly, familiar staff interested in your success
• Discounts for multiple rovers, special discounts for our GPS customers
• Compatible with most brands and models of GPS equipment
• RTK Drone Compatible
Network GPS Systems
• Eliminates the need for a site-specific base station
• Reduces your equipment inventory
• Eliminates chance of theft or damage of existing base
• Lower equipment and equipment maintenance costs
• Single, fixed point of reference
• Reduces your setup time, day after day
• Split your 2 receiver RTK system into 2 network rovers
• Better utilization of existing equipment
• Eliminates the labor cost watching the base
• Offers a unified coordinate system
• Greater mobility and
• Faster deployment
The Spectra Geospatial®SP85 is a next generation GNSS receiver that combines decades of GNSS RTK technology with revolutionary new GNSS processing. Featuring the new 600-channel “7G” chipset combined with the patented Z-Blade™ technology, the SP85 system is optimized for tracking and processing signals from all GNSS constellations in challenging environments.
The SP60 is a new generation GNSS receiver offering a high level of flexibility to cover any demand from GIS all the way up to sophisticated RTK and Trimble RTX™ capable solutions. Combining the unique all-signals tracking and processing Z-Blade GNSS-centric technology and L-band capability for satellite-delivered Trimble RTX correction services, the SP60 receiver provides the most reliable measurements and the highest possible accuracy under any conditions anywhere in the world.
The SP20 handheld GNSS receiver combines innovative, camera-enabled data collection workflow with a high level of performance in an ergonomic, scalable solution (from meter to cm accuracy).
Rugged and lightweight, the SP20 is easy-touse and highly accurate. It is the optimal tool not only for cadastral, construction, or topo surveys, but also for a range of GIS projects, including data collection, inspection and maintenance.
The BRx7 is Carlson’s all-new multi-GNSS, multifrequency smart antenna. The BRx7 provides robust performance and high precision in a compact, rugged package with tilt compensation ability. With multiple wireless communication ports and an open GNSS interface, the BRx7 can be used in a variety of operating modes.
Use the BRx7 as a precise network rover to work with your GNSS VRS network, or set up your BRx7 as an easy-to-use base-rover package with industry-leading performance via the internal long range and spread-spectrum radio or cellular communication via Carlson’s Listen-Listen, a unique cloud- based low latency service that eliminates baseline length restrictions of UHF radios. With only an Internet connection, you can enjoy a simple, easy-to-use base-rover solution that can also support a single base with multiple simultaneous rover connections.
The BRx7 provides state-of-the-art RTK performance when receiving corrections from a static base station or network RTK correction system. With multiple connectivity options, the BRx7 allows for RTK corrections to be received over radio, cell modem, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or serial connection. The BRx7 delivers centimeter-level accuracy with virtually instantaneous initialization times and cutting edge robustness in challenging environments.
The BRx7 also features proprietary SureFix® technology to provide high fidelity information about the quality of the RTK solution, allowing enhanced and improved RTK accuracy, availability, and precision.
The built-in web user interface (WebUI) can be used to monitor and control the receiver status and operation, as well as to upgrade the BRx7 with new firmware and activations. The BRx7 is immune from magnetic interference, and is both Athena™ -enabled and Atlas®-capable (subscription required).
Superior Instrument is Connecticut’s only complete sales and in-house service source for construction lasers, machine control and surveying instruments. Unparalleled local support is what we strive for. An investment in technology, without adequate support, is a bad investment. Invest with Superior Instrument and our over 30 years in business. We’ll be here when you need us!
Whether you are looking to buy, rent or lease equipment or need an in-house, full service repair facility... Superior Instrument is ready to handle the demands of today’s high tech construction and surveying industry. Superior Instrument offers the best selection of top brand instrumentation available and you can always expect to be serviced by experienced, factory trained staff dedicated to providing you with knowledgeable, professional expertise.
