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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JULY
2017
50
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
An innovative Bluetooth
®
connection
means that these combi lasers can
be controlled not only hands-free via a
smartphone, but also remotely over longer
distances. In addition, both combi lasers can
be combined with the RM 3 Professional
multifunctional mount. This motorised
mount enables the laser lines to be precisely
positioned, explains Sebastian Johannes,
Bosch Measuring Tools Brand Manager.
“The GCL 2-50 CG Professional
allows for supreme visibility, as well as
an array of ‘smart’ functions to enhance
its connectivity,” Johannes comments.
Features include horizontal and vertical
laser lines, and two centred plumb points
with optimal visibility.
Precise positioning of the laser lines
around the plumb points is possible via
motorised positioning with the optional
RM 3 Professional, using an app or remote
SMART LEVELLING
with two new laser levels
Bosch has introduced the
concept of ‘smart’ levelling with
its launch of the GCL 2-50 C
(red laser technology) and GCL
2-50 CG Professional (green
laser technology), which allows
hands-free remote control via
smartphone, in addition to a
motorised mount for precise
positioning of the laser lines.
conditions, compared to products based
on red laser beam technology. The longer
battery runtime also equates to reduced
power consumption, as well as less heat
emission, which extends the operational
lifespan of the laser level.
The high visibility of the green horizontal
and vertical laser lines ensures a working
range of 20 m, without a receiver, while a
working range of 50 m is possible with the
optional LR 6 or LR 7 Professional receiver.
A pendulum lock ensures safe transport,
while there is an added benefit of a dual
power source in the form of either 12 V-LI-
ion battery or standard alkaline batteries.
The GCL 2-50 C has a working range of
20 m, increased to 50 m with and optional
receiver, and an accuracy of ± 0,3 mm/m.
It features red laser beam technology,
projecting horizontal and vertical laser lines,
and two centred plumb points for optimal
visibility. This laser level is exceptionally
versatile to use, due to the addition of a
rotating multifunctional mount for a variety
of mounting possibilities.
“The user benefits associated with the
connectivity in particular effectively means
contactless control of all laser functions,”
Johannes highlights. This means an end to
shaky laser lines, precision at all times, and
full control even in hard-to-reach areas. An
added advantage is three power settings,
namely full visibility, balanced mode, or
battery-saving mode, depending on the
application at hand.
In addition, the motorised RM 3 means
that the laser lines can be positioned with
pinpoint accuracy wherever needed, even
over longer distances. The RM 3, in turn,
is powered by the battery pack of the GCL
2-50 C when attached, meaning that an
independent power source is not required.
Each foot of the RM 3 has a fine-adjustment
rotational button for stability on uneven
surfaces. Manual adjustment is also
possible if required.
Dry-wall installation is made that much
quicker due to a vertical alignment with
a long overshoot of almost 360°. Interior
finishing tasks such as transfer applications
are enhanced due to easy positioning on
given reference marks. A slope function with
LED indication is ideal for installation of
pipes, handrails, and staircase construction.
“The latest technological innovations
from Bosch offer a complete laser-levelling
solution for construction professionals;
guaranteed to improve productivity
and accuracy for most indoor levelling
applications,” Johannes concludes.
control, or manual positioning with the RC2
Professional infrared remote control. This
has the option of three available speeds,
namely normal, fast, and step-by-step.
“You simply press and hold to rotate the
tool, and then release button to stop the
rotation,” Johannes explains. He stresses it
is important to point the device at the RM 3
when doing this, due to the infrared function.
While traditional green laser products
used colour-conversion technology to
generate the green laser beam from a red
laser diode, Bosch’s latest GCL line-up boasts
a genuine green laser diode, which not only
increases effectiveness and robustness, but
offers the best visibility possible.
“The green laser light has 100% visibility
by human eye, while red laser light only
has about 24%,” Johannes points out. This
makes the GCL 2-50 CG Professional the
best laser level for use in adverse light
The green laser light has 100% visibility by the human eye.