GPS Training for Instructors Only - Courses are available to active IUOE Instructors only.
Topcon Precision Machine Control Train the Trainer - When working on jobsites such as airports and highways, a contractor will often need to hold tighter tolerances than typical GNSS machine control is capable of. For those applications, Topcon Positioning Systems have several technologies to help achieve those goals. This technology can be fitted onto new machines or as upgrades to existing Topcon machine control applications on most widely available manufacturers.
This class is for IUOE training instructors who want to teach students at their respective locals how to setup and configure these systems. Students should have a good working knowledge of Topcon machine control and a basic understanding of paving practices. The three-day class will cover LPS (total station) and mmGPS for dirt and paving applications, as well as mixing in the use of a 2D Sonic Tracker for joint matching. While attending the class, students will be able to setup and get hands-on experience with this technology on dirt, asphalt and concrete applications.
Session Description
This course will cover the following topics:
• 2D laser and Sonic Tracker applications for dirt work and paving
• Theory of mmGPS and applications
• Checking grade with mmGPS
• mmGPS station setup and theory
• LPS applications for dirt work and paving
• LPS station setup
• mmGPS vs. LPS usage
• 2D dirt work and paving applications
• Mixing 2D and 3D technology
Member must be an active IUOE Instructor