Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2006.05.06
- Made by: Made in U.S.A by Laser Systems & Electronics, Inc., an affiliate of Keuffel & Esser Co.
- Model: Ranger 5
- Serial Number: 07B5012
- Date Made: 1970’s
- Approximate size: 32cm x 23cm x 43cm.
- Accessories: Comes with fiber case, includes battery cable and remote power on/off switch.
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
K&E Ranger V. The laser-based Ranger series of EDMs were introduced in 1970 by the Keuffel & Esser Company.
The Ranger V uses a helum-neon laser beam to make the measurement between the instrumenyt and a reflector prism target. It has a range of 25km and a accuracy of 5mm+2ppm. It is powered by a 12 volt battery.
It was used by the Alberta Director of Surveys for control survey work.
In 1982, K&E filed for bankruptcy.
Source of Object: Donated by the Director of Surveys.
Notes:
References: Visit article The Competition Heats Up – More EDMs and K+E Electronic Distance Measuring Equipment, Catalog 10b, page 22.for additional information.
Description by: Ed Titanich, October 4, 2024.and Gordon Olsson, January 7, 2026