| re many reasons why purchasing used survey | | | | check the availability of spare parts and servicing. |
| equipment like a rotary laser level is becoming the | | | | It is worth asking for a photograph of the |
| chosen method for replacing out-of-date or | | | | manufacturers serial plate as this will hold all the |
| broken equipment. | | | | information you need to identify the surveying |
| Evidently the current economic position has made | | | | equipment model and mark. |
| purchasing used survey equipment an attractive | | | | 3. The Official Model Number |
| option. But also the speedy technical advancement | | | | This is essential as it will pin-point the true |
| has brought with it a more regular release of new | | | | capabilities of the device are â the same |
| product features to the market place this in turn | | | | as the version number of a mobile. For example |
| has promoted a greater flow of used products | | | | the specification for a device manufactured in |
| offered for sale. | | | | 2005 may include two different model numbers |
| Here are some of the key elements you must | | | | each with different capabilities. |
| think about when sourcing used survey | | | | 4. The Actual Software on the instrument |
| equipment. | | | | Where the device uses on-board software this is |
| 1. The Current Physical Condition of the equipment | | | | one to watch out for. On Total Stations there are |
| You can get a good indication of how well a piece | | | | a tremendous variety of programs available. |
| of equipment has been treated by the condition | | | | Check carefully for extras already installed which |
| of the paintwork and glass. So it often pays to do | | | | might be of use to you. Equally, at the higher end |
| a full visual inspection. | | | | GPS systems require data connections as well as |
| Surveying equipment such as a rotary laser level | | | | on-going license fees which vary. . |
| are high accuracy tools and, as a consequence, | | | | 5. The Actual Service History and Warranty |
| they should be treated reasonably gently and | | | | All the leading manufacturers of survey |
| stored in dry conditions to continue to function at | | | | instruments have registered electronic repair |
| their best. | | | | workshops who can provide you with the full |
| Always request good close-up images of any | | | | service history of instruments. |
| equipment you can't get to see yourself.. | | | | Sourcing second hand survey equipment like a |
| 2. The Year of Manufacture | | | | rotary laser level from a registered dealer of the |
| This is usually presented on the instrument and will | | | | manufacturer usually means that a warranty will |
| show the age and capability of the instrument. | | | | be included. However, some dealers are more |
| It is essential to know the precise year of | | | | generous than others in this respect which is |
| manufacture of an instrument so that you can | | | | another area worth checking. |