LaserAce Hypsometer

LaserAce ® Hypsometer
SIMPLE ‘ALL IN ONE’ HEIGHTING, DIAMETER & LOG VOLUME INSTRUMENT
WITH DATA STORAGE
a world leader in laser measurement technology

LaserAce ® Hypsometer
LaserAce® Hypsometer was designed to help foresters
easily and efficiently measure the height of a tree, its diameter
(at any height), simple or ‘taper’ log volumes and tree lean. This
multi-role capable instrument is simple to use with selectable modes to
suit the required role, these include:
- Measuring reflectorless ranges up to 150m / 500’
- Brush filter mode (for use with reflective tape)
- Critical range gating for area plots
- Critical height and diameter detection
- Heighting (with built in inclinometer)
- 2-Point height & lean measurement
- 3-point height measurement
- Diameter measurement
- Log volumes
- Plot sampling
LaserAce® Hypsometer incorporates an onboard multifunction computer. This computer stores
results (up to 2000 trees) for later viewing and or downloading to PCs or PDAs using its onboard
Bluetooth® (or RS232) data link. Providing users with a cableless data storage out in the field.
The internal ‘forestry’ software automatically carries out mathematical calculations for instant
field results.
For diameter measurements, the LaserAce® Hypsometer incorporates specially designed
(x 5 magnification) stadia hairs. During operation, these (numbered) stadia hairs are used
to bracket either side of a tree trunk. On firing the laser, the user can determine the correct
diameter of the tree.
The unit has been designed for simple,
effortless use – point and shoot technology.
No need for bulky accessories, targets
or responders. Simple ‘all in one’
heighting, diameter, lean and log
volume instrument , affording users
considerable cost savings on field
operations.

Single-point height & diameter/volume
(showing stadia scope)
2-point height & lean/diameter/volume
3-point height in scrub/diameter/volume
Taper factor for volume and diameter
measurement
Easy to use point and shoot technology
Using ‘Brush Filter Mode’ (reflecting) targets

Benefits
- Contactless measurement of objects
- Height, distance, diameter, lean and log
volumes in ONE unit.
- Provides an efficient way of measuring
forests
- Little or no training
- Novice or expert use
- Reduce survey time
- No need for targets
- One person operation
Features
- Laser distance meter
- Digital inclinometer
- Optical sighting scope
- Micro computer
- LCD graphics display
- Electronic brush filter
- Bluetooth® / RS232 data communication
Measures
- Distance to trees
- Single point, 2-point or 3-point
heighting methods
- Tree lean
- Tree diameter at any height
- Log volume
- Slopes and gradients
- Plot sampling
Technical Specification
- Class 1 eye safe (FDA/ IEC)
- 150m / 500’ reflectorless range
(no reflective target)
- 600m / 2000’ range with reflector
(reflective target used)
- Accuracy 5cm / 2”
Sensor
- Digital inclinometer
- Range +/-70° from horizontal
- Accuracy 0.2° at level
Environmental
- Water & dust resistant (IP63)
Power & Dimensions
- ’Camcorder’ type rechargeable batteries
(typical 8hrs) (charger supplied)
- Weight 400g / 14oz
- Size: 110mm L x 100mm W x 50mm H
(4.33” L x 3.94” W x 1.97” H)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Agent:
LaserAce® is a registered trademark of
Measurement Devices Limited. All other products
and company names mentioned may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
Information contained is believed to be accurate.
However, no responsibility is assumed by MDL for
its use. Technical information is subject to change
without notice.
For more information on LaserAce® Hypsometer
please visit www.laserace.com
Head Office
tel: + 44 (0) 1224 246700 fax: + 44 (0) 1224 824987
e-mail: info@mdl.co.uk
England
tel: + 44 (0) 1904 791139 fax: + 44 (0) 1904 791532
e-mail: york@mdl.co.uk
Western Data Systems, Inc.
LaserAce®Hypsometer Rev-02 22/05/06
USA www.mdl-wds.com
tel: +1 281 646 0050 fax: +1 281 646 9565
e-mail: email: info@mdl-laser.com
hou@westerndatasystems.com
www.mdl.co.uk
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