Digital Level Rod

Not an expert here, but I believe that you will be talking anywhere from several hundred dollars (fiberglass) to 3-4 thousand dollars (INVAR).

I also believe that the “BRAND” of the level REQUIRES different “coding” so be sure you get the RIGHT rod for the level in question. NEDO (Germany) INVAR rods are available with Bar Codes for Leica, Sokkia, Topcon and Trimble Digital Levels.

Loyal

Thanks Loyal. I know that the rod has to fit the level brand, maybe that is why I don't see them listed. I doubt that they are invar as the level and the rods can be had for less than the cost of an invar rod. I am hoping they are reasonably priced.

T.W.

I believe that NEDO makes all of the digital rods, but not positive.

I have used Leica (early 90's, not recently) and Zeiss/Trimble (last 12 years).

I found the Leica fiberglass rod susceptible to "getting loose", where the use of high rod would start to accumulate errors. The Zeiss/Trimble style has been much more stable, to this day I have not had to replace the rod whereas the Leica rod I would replace every year or so. Maybe they have improved it since.

I don't think you can buy direct from NEDO, you have to buy through the level manufacturer's dealer, I think.

Thanks John. I did find the NEDO rods for sale. I guess you can buy an invar rod for big $$ or a less precise rod for about $600. Now I know why the good digital levels cost so much.

T.W.

I have a leica sprinter construction grade digital level, and you can get a rod for it for around $100. It is a great level for the money. I'm always amazed at the closures I get with it. Seems like the level and rod was around $1k new.

Thanks to all. I guess I'll just have to dial up the local dealer and order one up if I want the level to work. I am looking forward to seeing it work.

T.W.

Same here. 150M Sprinter. Excellent closures.

Only drawback is at around -10 degree Celsius (10 to 15 Fahrenheit), at some point, the unit shuts down with no warning but the message "too cold". Just like an on/off switch. Done. Where I live, that's 6-7 months of a year.

> Only drawback is at around -10 degree Celsius (10 to 15 Fahrenheit), at some point, the unit shuts down with no warning but the message "too cold". Just like an on/off switch. Done.

I have that same switch, only it kicks in at closer to 40°F. I think it came installed as original equipment at birth.

40°F on a tule fog morning in December in the valley is colder than a dry, sunny 15°F in the mountains.

...And -40 is -40, does not matter if you are working in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Cold.

You should hear the belt when the old F150 is started at that temperature. Quite the screech, it makes.