Our Newest Product Line: Rothbucher Systems
No matter whether your company relies on the efforts of a survey rodman or the skills of a licensed land surveyor, the quality of tools they have at their disposal makes all the difference in terms of job efficiency.
As survey technology continues to advance, it seems like many of the processes we rely on are out of touch with the rest of the industry. In an age where surveyors are implementing cutting-edge 3D scanning technology, it's unbelievable how dependent we are on old-fashioned methods like pencil scratches and walking around sites marking out our measuring points.
However, one company is rethinking the old ways.
Introducing Rothbucher Systems
Rothbucher Systems is a German company that has collaborated with construction site managers, architects, and surveyors on producing smart datum markers and targets since 1997. The company aims to support the industry's best surveying instruments by providing ingenious solutions to familiar problems.
Because when it comes to data collection, reliability is key. And that's precisely what Rothbucher Systems delivers.
Rothbucher Systems have devised a better way to take control of your build site layout, monumentation, and monitoring in the field. Spatial Technologies carries a number of the company's targets and adapters for datum and BIM marker integrations, laser mobile drone assignments, and fixed point systems to make your life easier.
The manufacturer's datum markers and smart targets offer a new way to record measurements along vertical surfaces for highly accurate 3-dimensional monitoring from up to 500 metres away. These innovative products provide precise measurements, saving you time and effort. Rothbucher Systems products make an invaluable addition to any surveyor's toolkit.
Control Monuments for Today's Surveyors and Construction Professionals
Control monuments are essential reference points that provide a reliable and consistent basis for all measurements and monitoring activities. Rothbucher Systems offers a range of products that cater to the needs of today's surveying professionals, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection. When you're ascertaining permanent angle and distance measurements and heights and axes, you want to get it right the first time.
Rothbucher Systems' description of its product line, "One reference point for all instruments," is (dare we say) right on target.
Rothbucher Systems has developed an innovative range of products tailored to meet the needs of modern surveying professionals. These products are designed to bolster contractors' current stockpile of equipment by providing more accurate backsights, horizontal and vertical checkshots, elevation references, and monitoring solutions.
The quality of the prisms that Rothbucher has been evaluated at the Technical University of Munich for reliability and more importantly repeatability. View the white paper
Surveyors can rely on these products to enhance the precision and efficiency of their work, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of various surveying projects. In addition, Rothbucher Systems uses plastic for its targets instead of metal, making them a cost-effective alternative.
Fixed Point Adapter for Holding Accessories
When introducing Rothbucher Systems' one-point-fits-all system of products, it makes sense to start with their innovative RSFP-X90 Adapters.
These precision-engineered discs with m6 and m8 threads are versatile attachments that can be utilized for various marking services, whether temporarily or more permanently, throughout the lifecycle of a project.
The magnetic feature allows an existing prism to be easily attached and detached from the mounted base, enabling quick and efficient usage. The range of prisms and adapters of the fixed point system offers flexibility in its application, making it suitable for a wide range of projects and tasks.
Adapter prisms, laser scanner targets, and drone targets can be quickly installed in the following areas to establish a secure control point.
- Floors
- Walls
- Curbs or other masonry structures
- Ceilings
- Posts, columns
- Metal beams
- Windows, glass
- Electrical outlets (using the correct add-on mounting option)
These mounting adapters can be affixed to virtually any flat horizontal or vertical surface using wood screws, concrete screws, adhesive glue, or tape. Each setup takes seconds.
The RSFP-X90 adapters are also compatible with other Rothbucher Systems products, such as floor stands, anchor bolts, and suction cups. The suction cup is especially useful when you don't want to leave any telltale marks behind.
The adapters are corrosion and rust-resistant. The stainless steel materials enable them to be left outdoors without worry.
No matter which product you choose, you can quickly set your scan control points for reliable reference without carrying around additional target poles and paddles. These little pieces of innovation save you minutes with every setup, equaling hours per day depending on the number of scan points you need. That is efficiency you can count on!
No matter the brand of equipment you use, Rothbucher Systems has devised a way to use their products for your terrestrial scanning, Simultaneous Localization, and Mapping (SLAM) units, not to mention a host of targets and prisms for every purpose. Whether working on a large-scale construction project or a detailed surveying task, RS products offer the versatility and precision you need.
Stake-Out Assistance for Robotic Total Stations
Identifying your measuring points using a robotic total station is now simpler than ever, thanks to Rothbucher Systems' unique stake-out products for walls, floors, and ceilings. These products, designed for any construction surveying or site layout work, ensure added precision and confidence, making them a must-have for any hard surface.
Reflectorless measurements for wall layouts can be tricky, especially when tight angles of incidence remain a constant concern. With the RS150M, the traditional process of finalizing grid lines, embeds, and benchmarks can be sped up significantly, saving time and increasing productivity with minimum deviations in accuracy. See it in action
On floors, the RS150M allows you to mark your ground points in rapid succession, significantly reducing your setup time. No more fiddling with the bubble in your prism to try and keep it plumb, guesstimating your markings, or constantly double-checking your screen for accuracy.
With its bold red colouring and clever design, the RS150M gives surveyors a more assured way to create the marks they need on horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Once you've established the correct point, the attached prism conveniently slides out of the way from point A to point B. This move reveals the exact spot that can be marked directly on the surface using a pencil through an opening in the unit's base plate. With the exact spot identified, the prism is slid back into its original position using the mechanism, ensuring proper alignment. What's also helpful is that there is no bubble level required for horizontal placement, as the tilt axis offset is only 50 mm.
Each RS150M includes a measuring scale on its side with markings in millimetres and thousandths of an inch (THS). You can also choose a mini prism coating for measuring distances over 500 metres. Your coating preference is determined by the brand of total station you are using. Copper is used for Leica and GeoMax products, and silver coating is applied for Trimble total stations and pretty much every other brand.
If you rely on EDMs, the RS150M is a cost-effective solution for enhancing jobsite efficiency, making it a smart investment for your construction surveying or site layout work.
Laser Scanner and SLAM Target (with Adapter)
If your business utilises a SLAM scanner, you know that different locations can be trickier than others to document for surveying or mapping purposes.
Highways, outdoor areas, and angular spaces require visual targets for proper scan registration. Paper targets stuck to walls and objects are hardly a foolproof solution, especially when the job finds you standing roadside.
The Rothbucher Systems' RSL430 target is renowned for its distinct ground control point, boasting a highly reflective surface that ensures accurate measurements. By incorporating the RSA-490 adapter, users can attain precision in measurements from various vertical orientations. This enhanced flexibility is achieved by either mounting the target on a tripod or securing it to metal surfaces through a magnetic connection.
Furthermore, the RSL430 target's versatility allows for seamless integration into different surveying setups, making it an indispensable tool for professionals requiring reliable and efficient measurement solutions. Its user-friendly design makes it ideal for various applications, from construction and engineering projects to land surveying and geospatial mapping.
If you require even more versatility, the RSL452M target is rotatable and tiltable and includes a magnetic base for compatibility with the RSFP-X90 mounting adapter. You get an incredibly portable scanner or drone target for linking multiple viewpoints, whether inside or outdoors.
Additional Accessories for Specific Tasks
With an emphasis on the proper placement and positioning of scanner targets, mini prisms, ground control, and mobile mapping targets, Rothbucher Systems carries a variety of accessories and adapters that integrate seamlessly. This versatility lends itself to the protection of the targets and the convenience of those installing them.
Rothbutcher sells the RSFP-X99-11 adapter to accommodate anchor sleeves for establishing strong anchor points that won't disappear for your total stations, scanners, drones, SLAM technology, or mobile mapping in tunnels or on busy construction sites.
Whether you're looking for an angled bracket adapter or one with a 5/8" thread for your tribrach, Spatial Technologies is familiar with Rothbucher Systems' many helpful tools that will complement your company's current field supplies.
Ensure Your Work Never Misses the Mark Again
Rothbucher Systems' products provide simple control measures that limit the chances for error, save time, and ensure accurate data collection. The company's simple yet effectively designed products improve the performance of your reflectorless total stations and other monitoring equipment (lasers, theodolites, and more).
Set them up once, and you'll be prepared for return visits and expedited data collection that is clear and unmistakable. Your teams will be better equipped to document heights, axes, and the x,y, and z coordinates you're responsible for.
Would you like to speak with someone in person about placing an order for any of the products mentioned above (or anything else)? Our sales team is happy to be of assistance.