| Feature |
Benefit |
| Environment
|
| Anti-Strobe
Sensor |
Stops construction
strobe lights from setting off the receiver, and eliminates phantom strikes
for easier identification of true laser beam signals. |
| Withstands
direct drops up to 3 meters (10 feet) onto concrete |
Durable in tough environments;
Less downtime due to damage or service requirements after accidental drops. |
| Full weather
and dust proofing design, including the battery compartment. |
No downtime due to
bad weather/dust conditions, and lower repair costs over the life of the
product. |
| Power |
100-hour
battery life with
and automatic shutoff |
User is less likely
to run working with no downtime annual operating costs |
| Setup |
| Always
powers up in Rod mode after a Special Setting is selected |
Special Settings (Line
Alert, Ultra and Super Fine Deadbands, Elevation Monitoring) are still available,
the receiver always resets to normal Rod Mode up, reducing confusion and
product returns. |
| Additional
Functions |
| Dual Photocells |
Receives the beam from
multiple directions, allowing the operator to control, hear and view the
receiver regardless of transmitter location. Never worry about “pointing”
the receiver at the transmitter again! |
| 15-Channel
Linear Display |
Allows fast, accurate
reading and easy fixed offsets. Eliminates the need to get “on-grade”
to make measurements. The receiver not only tells the operator they are
off-grade, it also tells them how much off grade they are. |
| Simultaneous
Elevation LEDs |
Signal in low light
levels providing easier reading than backlit LCDs. Reduces power consumption |
| Universal
Reversible Clamp for Square Oval Rods (available January 2006) |
Effective January 2006,
the HR550 will ship with the Patented Apache™ reversible clamp jaw
for optimal use with standard or oval grade rods. The Quick Release feature
will be eliminated at that time. |
