COMMON FEATUERS

Grade match is a feature that allows the laser plane to be sloped on one axis (and on some models, both axes). This feature allows the user to project a grade from the instrument set-up location to a remote point, and once the grade is matched at the remote point it can be projected across a wide area. While the % of grade is not known (though it could be calculated if the distance was known), this feature does allow certain grade work to be performed. With a one person operation, this grade match function is easily performed if the laser level has a remote control (sometimes optional).

Out of level warning light lets the user know that the unit was disturbed and is no longer level; some systems allow the warning to be indicated at the receiver as well. Some units will respond to an out of level warning signal by stopping laser rotation and turning the unit off.

Suitability for machine control is largely defined by a more powerful laser beam that provides the greater operating range generally required for earthwork activity using machine control.

Remote control capability: Not all laser levels are enabled with remote capability (and if enabled a remote control is usually optional) and is not needed for most uses, but is of great help when using the grade match function and one person is performing the task. Note that the range of remote controls for laser levels is usually about half the operating range distance.

Low battery warning lets the user know that power is running low, and this feature is included on many units.