Civil Construction

MACHINE SYSTEMS
Why Position Partners?

We’re there when you need us

With more than 30 years’ experience in the civil construction industry,
Position Partners and its founding businesses have continuously
broken new ground in the application of positioning and machine
control technology to enable safer, more efficient and more productive
construction methodology.

Position Partners’ expert team is unrivalled in the industry - our people are passionate about what they do and
committed to supporting our customers whenever and wherever they’re working.

With more than 250 employees across branches in every state and territory of Australia, no other company can
deliver the depth of expertise and boots on the ground support that Position Partners has to offer. We source the
latest and most advanced technology from leading suppliers worldwide, ensuring it is fit for the local market and
assisting customers with training, service, calibration and support to suit their unique business needs.

Workshop services Training Hire or lease options

Comprehensive product service, Initial “getting started” training is The full range of systems, from
maintenance, repairs and advice are provided on all systems. Subsequently, construction lasers, to GPR and
provided via our local service centres. a comprehensive range of campus industry-leading RPAS platforms, can
We guarantee all our work and training courses are tailored for be hired or leased to suit any application
can supply calibration certificates beginners to advanced users, and provide financial flexibility.
to meet QA requirements. either at our offices or on site.
Why Topcon?

The Intersection of Infrastructure and Technology

Flexible | User-friendly | Future Proof

AERIAL LAND
SURVEY SURVEY
SOFTWARE
SOLUTIONS

ROUGH
EXCAVATION
FINE
GRADING

MILLIMETER PAVING ROAD SURFACE MASS DATA BIM

SYSTEMS SCANNING SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS
Lasers & 2D Machine Control

Grade lasers | Pipe lasers

Available with either single grade (1S) or dual grade (2S) capability, the RL-200 Topcon’s TP-L5 series of
Series from Topcon offers reliable, repeatable grade measurement. alignment lasers offer a
combination of features and
With exceptional slope range and a large, easy to use screen and user interface, technology that are proven
Topcon’s RL-200 series combines advanced technology with simple, robust to meet the demands of
design. The 2S model also comes with a full-function remote, for complete control contractors more than any
of the laser from up to 200m away. other alignment lasers on the
market.

Elevation Only Elevation & Slope Dual Elevation

auto indicate auto indicate auto indicate
Dozer • • • • • •
Grader • • • • • •
Compactor • • • • • •
Scraper • • •
Skid Steer • • • • • •
Tow Scraper • • • • • •
Tamper • •

Applications
• Subdivisions • Industrial subdivision • Landscaping • Gas lines
• Wetlands • Sports fields • Golf courses • Basements
• Bulk earthworks • Rail • Batters • Footings & foundations
• Carparks • Landfill • Sewer & drainage • Dredging
Lasers & 2D Machine Control

iDig | System 5 | GX-55

iDig
iDig is the world’s best portable 2D Machine Guidance System for
excavators. With wireless, solar powered sensors and a “Clip in – Clip
Out” touchscreen the iDig can quickly be moved from machine to
machine, offering accurate guidance for multiple attachments on a
wide range of jobs, all with one system.

• 2D depth, height and reach with Single and Dual Grade Guidance
• Depth and Alignment Guidance for Auger Drill attachments
• Intuitive with built-in help menu
• Tilting Hitch or Bucket and Blade upgrades available

System 5
Skilled machine operators are becoming scarce. Jobsite pressure is
always there. The need for production is constantly rising. Topcon
machine control systems bring that bit extra to ensure deadlines
are being hit and earthmoving results are accurate to the millimetre.
Move between multiple 2D machines.

GX-55
The GX-55 is designed to handle rugged field conditions as well as
harness the powerful processing power needed to instantly display
real-time position and project design information.

• Integrated light bars for quick visual reference to grade

• Lightweight, compact design
• Large button and touch screen built for operator hands, not
office hands
• Responsive, easy-to-use Windows operating system
• Upgradable to 3D applications
• Move between multiple machine types
• 2D and 3D compatibility

Additional Elevation Control

Take your 2D machine control to the next level with Topcon

elevation control sensors for tight 2D tolerance and slope work.

• Sonic trackers
• Laser receivers
• Tracker jacks
Mass Haul & Weighing

RDS Weighing Systems

Loadex 100
on-board weighing solutions for excavators
This easy-to-use system gives operators accurate
bucket weight information at their fingertips, to
increase productivity and reduce machine wear.

With the ability to store data for accurate record

keeping, traceability and stock management, Loadex
100 is a flexible solution that can be customised
to suit a wide range of earthmoving applications,
attachments and accomodate a variety of active jobs
simultaneously.

Loadmaster α100
on-board weighing solutions for loaders
Loadmaster α100 has been designed to operate
within the fastest loading environments and
toughest of conditions compensating for uneven,
sloped ground and restricted loading areas
reducing cycle times and maximising tons per hour
performance.

Loading correctly first time eradicates return trips to

the stockpile reducing vehicle movement, fuel usage
and machine and tyre wear. Plus, you can opt for a TRADE
Trade verison that enables you to transact from your APPROVED

weight figures.

Weighlog α10
on-board weighing solutions for compact loaders
Loading correctly first time maximises productivity,
reduces vehicle movement, fuel usage and machine
and tyre wear.

Suitable for use with up to 10 different attachments

e.g. buckets or forks, the system can be retrofitted
onto compact wheeled loaders, telescopic handlers,
forklifts and skidsteer type loaders.
GNSS

The heart and soul of machine control

Common Hardware | Swap Components

Machine Types

Applications
• Subdivisions • Landscaping
• Wetlands • Golf courses
• Bulk earthworks • Batters
• Carparks • Sewer & drainage
• Industrial subdivision • Gas lines
• Sports fields • Basements
• Freeways • Footings & foundations
• Airports • Dredging
• Rail • Dams
• Landfill
3D-MC Software

The Engine
behind machine control
Why Topcon 3D-MC:
• Multi-view • Avoidance areas
• Steer to polylines • Move between machines
• Offset grades • 2D and 3D
• Fully customisable • Built-in light bars
• Visual and audio alerts
• Work normal to surface or
perpendicular to surface

GX-55 GX-75
7” display 10” display

Rover box

Antenna Type

GPS system Single Dual Twin MC2 MC MAX

auto indicate auto indicate auto indicate auto indicate auto indicate
Dozer • • • • • • • • • •
Grader • • • • • • • •
Excavator •
Compactor • • • • • • • •
Scraper • •
Wheel Loader •
Skid Steer • • • • • • • •
Surface Miner • • • •
Trencher • • • •
Crane / Cable •
Excavator
Drill •
Tow Scraper • •
Light Truck •
Final Trim

The Topcon Way:

a choice of technology
mmGPS vs LPS - explanation & benefits
mmGPS: This patented and unique Topcon LPS:Topcon’s Local Positioning System (LPS) is ideal
technology combines GNSS and laser positioning for high precision applications where the machine does
for absolute precision grading. A laser like no other, not have open sky visibility and is unable to receive
Topcon’s PZL-1 transmitter creates a grade control consistent GNSS satellite signals. Working in built
zone for millimetre accuracy within a 40-metre vertical up areas or under heavy tree coverage can limit the
and 1,000-metre horizontal working range. Multiple performance of GNSS-based machine control solutions.
machines and survey rovers can work alongside Topcon’s LPS system is perfect for these conditions,
one another using the same transmitter without as it uses a Topcon robotic total station to give
interference, or add more transmitters to deliver an positioning corrections to the machine.
even larger working range on big jobs.

Multi-Technology Compatible

mmGPS LPS
Open Sky Any environment inc. undergroundtrees/
underground
Requires GNSS + base/network Standalone
Larger final trim working zone Restricted by total station range
Can use with multiple machines & Independent of other machines
rovers simultaneously
Up to 40m elevation change in Unlimited elevation, but limited to 300m
job, up to 1200m range working range
Rover compatible Rover compatible
Self levelling
Final Trim

Machines mmGPS LPS

Excavator *World first gyro technology,
maintain accuracy for minutes when
line of sight is lost until connection
can resume
Grader • •
Paver • •
Dozer • •
Milling machine • •
Compactor • •
Skid steer • •
Tow scraper • •
Trimmer • •
Kerb & gutter • •

Applications
• Subdivisions • Rail
• Carparks • Landscaping
• Industrial subdivision • Golf courses
• Sports fields • Basements
• Freeways • Footings &
• Airports foundations
Paving

Relative or Absolute?

Is there a pre-defined design? Relative to the existing surface?

Tied to project control and elevation? Incentive based on smoothness?
Incentive on elevation tolerance? Incentive based on material quantities?
Incentive for meeting the design criteria? Looking to correct cross slopes?
Yes? Then mmGPS or LPS is the answer Yes? Then 2D or SmoothRide is the answer

3D Paving – mmGPS or LPS 2D Paving/Smoothride

Mapping, processing, designing, controlling.
Free your paving from the confines of stringlines and
other linear references and move production to the Advantages:
fast lane. • Variable control to suit real world conditions
• Collecting data safely
Advantages: • Differential compaction calculations
• High accuracy grade reference covers your entire • Saves on materials
project – eliminating stringlines • 100% coverage of work area
• Topcon mmGPS provides precise vertical data to
multiple machines and surveyors Intelligent Compaction
• Handover with transmitters or total stations for a • 100% coverage of work area - know you’ve
larger workable area covered the whole road
• Pave complex transitions, even through horizontal • Identify weak zones in road - save rework down
and vertical curves the track
• Share components with other Topcon 2D and 3D • Add accelerometer & temperature sensor to
machine control systems common Topcon components
• Reporting - compaction, temperature, pass count
The most advanced 3D paving system on the market. etc
Proximity Detection Systems

Fully customisable for indoor and outdoor applications

The Blue Electronics Proximity Detection Systems Applications include:
supported by Position Partners can increase safety • Vehicle to person protection
on site by alerting machine operators, drivers of light • Person to vehicle protection
vehicles and individuals on foot to their proximity to • Vehicle to vehicle protection
moving plant on site via small devices fitted to the • Vehicle/person to object protection
machine or worn on clothing. Collision awareness • Close proximity only detection
technology alerts operators to possible collisions. • Person tracking
• Adjustable alarm zones
The system uses a range of technologies to detect and • Points of Interest (POI)
warn the operator of a potential collision with another • Event logging
vehicle or detection of a worker. Workers wearing a • Optional live tracking and personal protection
Personal Proximity Device (PPD) are also warned if they
get too close to a vehicle fitted with the system.

The system is configurable to meet the customers

specific road rules and logs all events and alarms to
memory which can be downloaded locally to a USB
memory stick or remotely via a modem.
Slew Limiting

SensorSafe and 3D-MC

The SensorSafe motion control system is a simple, cost effective slew limiting and height limiting solution
designed to guarantee safety and prevent machine damage when operating in confined spaces.

Position Partners has integrated the SensorSafe system with Topcon 3D machine control. SensorSafe allows the
machine operator to quickly and easily set left and right slew limits from the operator station, and then restricts
the machine to working within the permitted slew sector.

Topcon 3D machine control calculates the angular limits from the bucket to a selected line and sends these
angles to SensorSlew. This provides a continuously updated set of limits to allow the excavator to work in the
designated working area and not enter an exclusion zone

The SensorSafe system at work

The SensorSafe system allows the machine operator to
set a ’safe zone’ within which the machine will operate.
If the machine operator directs the machine to move
outside the ‘safe zone’ the hydraulic solenoid valve is
released to cut off the relevant slew hydraulic service,
preventing the machine from moving outside the ‘safe
zone’.
Customer Testimonials
TBT Earthworks and iDig
“We really liked the simplicity of the system and the fact that it can be moved between multiple machines. We also
do a fair bit of demolition and tree clearing so the wireless feature was certainly a bonus for us as there are no wires
to accidently rip off,” Trent O’Neill, TBT EARTHWORKS LTD said.
“Retaining walls are a large part of our business now-a-days too and the fact that it can be used on our auger to
determine the angle of hole being drilled was really appealing.”
“We have certainly noticed an increase in efficiency and less material wastage with the iDig system because we can
work to a much finer tolerance. This system also saves cost on marker paint as we no longer need to write heights
on the ground for the operator to see.”

Digwright Topcon 3D-MCMAX

“This system saves our business time, fuel and money through making our dozer more efficient in bulking and
trimming to grade applications,” said Andrew Wright, Digwright.
“The system works well in all types of materials especially when densities and compacted material change
frequently. It reduces the blade ride on harder surfaces and seamlessly reacts to softer material, where the blade
would normally bite in, the Topcon 3D-MCMAX from Position Partners will correct the blade lighting fast to leave a
smooth level finish.”
”Overall, we are extremely happy with the 3D-MCMAX and the install of the system by Position Partners. It looks just
like a factory integrated system and not a tacky bolted on after market system.”
“If you are looking to get more efficiency out of your dozer and save time and money on your next project, I can
thoroughly recommend a Topcon 3D-MCMAX system,” added Mr Wright.
Megex Civil and LPS
“It’s now very rare for us to use stringlines for a job and
our surveyor saves so much time not having to set them
up. With the LPS system, he simply sets up the design
on the machine and once that’s running he can work on
the next job’s plans and materials in the site office,” said
Warren Megarry, Megex Civil.
“His time is utilised a lot more efficiently, so that instead
of only working on the current job he can plan ahead for
upcoming work and stay ahead. It’s given the operators
a new lease of life as they are so much more in control
of their work and able to see where they’re at on the
project.”
“Machine control helps us to work smarter, not harder.”

Ground Technique and Topcon 3D GPS+

“The Topcon 3D GPS+ system has meant that we have
no people on the ground for starters and I think we’ve
saved ourselves up to maybe four blokes on the ground.
It means we can use smaller excavators if required
because we’re so much more efficient with what we
do,” said Brendan Walsh, Ground Technique.
“It also means there’s no human error. The only human
error will come down to the surveyors and designers and
you’re always going to have surveyors and designers
involved. There’s a lot less material come out because
you’re pulling out only the exact amount.”

The Roading Company and Loadmaster

Alpha 100
“The Alpha 100’s extremely easy to navigate around,
yet has very little limitations for our type of business,”
said Nathan White, The Roading Company.
“Allowing quick adding of products, continuous viewing
of product information and control of summarised
data at the end of the day, month or even the end of
the year. A quick look up of historic materials produced.
This makes it easy to download, back up and view
information while in the field.”
“Through our busy construction season, our machines
are extremely busy and the Alpha 100 accompanied to
the Doosan DL420 requires trouble free running with
very little maintenance required. They work very well
together.”
Site Solutions

AllDayRTK – Enabling Geo-Precision

AllDayRTK is a Continuously Operating Reference
Station (CORS) network that delivers accurate, reliable
RTK GNSS positioning. Eliminating the need to setup
and maintain a temporary base station, AllDayRTK is a
subscription service that gives you increased flexibility
and ultimate reliability.

Tokara – The engine behind machine systems

Our award-winning Tokara Link service is developed locally to suit the evolving needs of our customers in the
Australian earthmoving and civil construction industry. In addition to providing the essential connection to GNSS
networks for your machines, it also enables Position Partners’ technicians to connect directly to your machine
control system via a small telemetry link to provide fast, hassle-free remote support.

Take it to the next level with Tokara Tracking remote asset management - powered by Topcon Tierra. Your entire
fleet, from motor graders to generators to trucks, is easily equipped with low-cost tracking units and managed
from a single online portal. From allocation to maintenance, security to billing, our complete telematics solution
gives you tremendous visibility and control over all your rolling stock.

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