I used sonic measuring instruments for years in my research projects of the cave and waited for the price to come down on the laser measuring devices. I finally have one that cost a hundred dollars. Leica Laser Meters for several years in the 300-US dollar price range, and now they are building a Stanley, the cost of $ 89.00.
Technical data:
Accuracy: ± 1 / 4 "(± 6 mm) to 100-ft (30m)
Range: 2'-100 '(0.6 m -30m)
Laser: 650 nm, Class IIIA
Screen Size: 2-line
Unit: FT/1/8 "FT/100ths, IN/10ths, Metric
Dimensions: 7.5 ounces 2 1 / 2 X 4 X 4.3 1 1 / 4 inches, water and dust
Low-indicators: Low battery, message codes, measurement plane (front / rear) and much more
Battery: 9V (included)
Includes case with belt loop.
Cave Survey
For a review of the cave, is the ideal instrument, the measurements are easy to read and the laser spotperfect for the dark in the cave. Measurements can be made from the front of the instrument and the back of the device with the touch of a button.
Simply
The TLM 100 is simple to use with only four buttons, on / dist gives you the route with two quick clicks of the big red button. The laser then switches off to avoid the chance to shine in the eyes of someone about it. In contrast to the tonal scale, there is no waiting time for reading, is immediate.
The unitpressing the middle button can be changed, and the LM 100 will remain in this mode until you change it. With the I-Sonic device is always to choose to Ft/100ths after each measurement. The unit will remain at 60 seconds after the measurement. The laser will remain for 30 seconds and wait for the second button, so you have enough time to find the poll station.
Holding down the left mouse button, the measure can be changed from the front ofRear panel, shown with a display screen, which is in operation.
Keeps a running total, but only if the measures are within 60 seconds of each other. Not much to the poll, because it can not move, that help to quickly switch between the individual stations. It can also measures speed and volume of square feet.
With measurements from the monitoring station, it is very easy and fast, up, down, left and right distances to get to the survey.
I'm gladcave next to my inquiry with the TLM 100 °