Laser Level Detector

Description:

This Spectra-Physics model 1077 "Level-Eye" laser light detector was made in the early 1980s. After setting-up a laser-emitter a construction worker could use this detector to take readings and check for level on a job site. The unit has both a visual display and an audible tone to tell the worker when the detector is centered on the signal. It has two accuracy settings, plus or minus 1/8 of an inch or 1/16 of an inch.

Date Made: 1984

Maker: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: LaserSurveyingBuilding & Architecture

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: Electricity, Energy & Power, Lasers

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Credit Line: from Spectra Physics Scanning Systems Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0417.02Accession Number: 1985.0417Catalog Number: 1985.0417.02Model Number: 1077

Object Name: detector, surveyinglaser detectorOther Terms: detector, surveying; Lasers and Masers

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)glass (window material)steel (part material)Measurements: receiver only: 6 3/8 in x 3 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 16.1925 cm x 8.89 cm x 3.81 cmclamp: 6 in x 7 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 19.05 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5212-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_713991

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