Livermore, Calif. – February 2, 2009 –Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new expanded series of high-quality, affordable machine control laser sensors – the LS-B100, LS-B110, LS-B110W and the RD-100W - offer modern new designs and increased functionality.

Replacing the LS-B2 and B4 models, the new series provides the tightest accuracy and largest working range of machine control receivers in the market today.  “The LS-B100 series is ideal for dozers, box blades, excavators & backhoes,” Murray Lodge, TPS vice president of construction sales, said. "The LS-B100 series receivers’ unique features, such as on-grade matching and wireless capability, offer unmatched performance on any job site."

A key feature of the LS-B100 sensor series is “each unit is easy to move from machine to machine,” Lodge said.  “If all you need is an ‘Indicate Only’ style of sensor, then the LS-B100 is the receiver of choice. The 110/110W models can be an ‘Indicate’ sensor or run as an ‘Automatic’ machine control system,” when combined with a Topcon control box.

The RD-100W receiver allows for in cab on-grade matching and on-grade accuracy adjustments (dead band) and 2-way communication between the receiver and the remote display.

Features found in the LS-B100 family include:
• Large working range;
• Most accurate receiving resolution;
• Wireless display capability;
• On-grade matching function;
• Plumb indication;
• CAN compatible;
• Four selectable dead bands; and
• Universal pole clamp.

The units utilize rechargeable or alkaline batteries.

About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., (TPS) designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. The company has worldwide employee operations and dealer networks. Topcon Corporation was founded in 1932. It is the parent company of TPS and is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732).