Considering when choosing rangefinders
What to consider when choosing the protection rating for instruments?
For operations in rainforests, high-humidity or dusty environments, an IP rating of IP67 or higher is recommended.
For forestry operations, using laser rangefinders with a protection rating below IP67 impacts frontline workers in four key practical ways:
Inaccurate measurements: Lenses fog up and get covered in dust/bark debris easily, leading to wrong readings for tree height/plant spacing and repeated measurements. Flawed data undermines forestry planning and production accounting.
Reduced efficiency: Dust and moisture seep into the device, causing frequent freezes and ranging failures. No on-site repair options in the wild force work to stop, delaying project schedules.
Safety risks: Workers have to add extra protection to the device and clean the lens constantly. Slow movements to protect the rangefinder on steep slopes or in rainy weather raise the risk of slips, falls and encounters with wildlife.
Higher costs: The device breaks down easily with high repair fees, and workers may be held accountable for poor equipment maintenance. Adapting to new replacement rangefinders further cuts work efficiency.
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