PLS Laser PLS-60512 PLS 90 Laser Level Tool, Yellow
by Pacific Laser Systems
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Manufacturer: Pacific Laser SystemsModel: PLS90 Tool
Product features:
- The PLS 90 from Pacific Laser Systems is an interior and exterior laser level, designed specifically for laying out 90 Degree angles
- No more 3 4 5, sagging string lines, or guesswork
- Use the PLS90 in bright sunlight or interior environments, square on slab or square on slope applications
- Working range of +/- 250-Feet
- Comes complete with carrying case, universal base, floor target, operating manual, a 1 year warranty
- Popular Mechanics (1-year)
- Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide
- Energizer L91BP-8 Lithium AA Photo Battery (8-Pack)
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries with Charger - 4 Pack
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 8 Pack
Description of PLS Laser PLS-60512 PLS 90 Laser Level Tool, Yellow
PLS90 SYSTEM PRECISE 90 DEGREE LAYOUT Designed to tackle one of the most challenging layout tasks on the job PRECISE 90 DEGREE LAYOUT LINES. Visible and pulsed "for use with PLS-SLD Detector (not included)" reference lines for interior and exterior layout of square on the jobsite. Square on slope. Square on grade. Fully self leveling, visible indoors to +/ - 100 feet. Outdoor range is 250 feet with PLS-SLD Detector (not included). Accurate to 1/8" @ 100 '. Great for clear bright square lines indoors for floor tile work. Alignment to second layout point is "dialed in" with a built in adjustment knob.The fully-automatic PLS90 laser line tool from Pacific Laser Systems is designed specifically to make it simple for you to lay out perfect 90-degree angles without the use of time-consuming calculations or sagging, error-prone string lines. The PLS90 relies on easy-to-see laser lines and advanced features to deliver consistent, effort- and money-saving layout performance prized by construction professionals.
 This laser line tool is compact, durable, and easy-to-operate for reliability on the job. View larger. |
 The PLS90 saves you time by simplifying planning, layout, and quality-control tasks. View larger. |
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 Bright, easy-to-see laser lines are ideal for square on slab and other layout applications. View larger. |
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Whether you're setting concrete forms or finishing up a framing project, you know that laying out squares and performing quality-control checks can be some of the toughest, most time-consuming components of any construction project. That's where the PLS90 comes in: this laser line tool makes it easy to identify and layout precise 90-degree angles, so you can get work underway quickly, accurately, and without depending on complicated, time-consuming, or error-prone setups.
This 90-degree layout tool makes use of lines, not hard-to-track dots, and its industry-leading brightness makes sure that these lines are easy to see across the laser's working range of over 100 feet indoors (range dependant on lighting conditions). A new up-beam now makes for additional utility for interior wall framing. For added convenience, an easy-to-operate adjustment wheel is built into the tool for quick, accurate alignment over a second layout point. The PLS90 is accurate to within 1/8-inch over 100 feet.
If you work outdoors, the PLS90 System (includes tool and detector) or PLS90 Kit (includes tool, detector, and tripod) is likely to be a better choice.
PLS Benchmark Dampening Ensures Consistent, Reliable Layout Results
Like all PLS point and line laser alignment tools, the PLS90 is fully self-leveling, and it takes full advantage of the patented PLS pendulum design and magnetic dampening to deliver real, usable results. Dampening is the settling down effect on the laser beam, and thanks to this advanced technology, all PLS point and line lasers settle down instantly when moved to a new layout point.
Additionally, this system compensates for job site vibrations caused by compressors, generators, and other heavy equipment, preventing the laser point from "jumping" around and ensuring that your laser delivers accurate, usable information. This helps your team get jobs done right the first time to save you time and money.
Durable Construction and Accessories for Career-Long Savings
All PLS tools are designed and manufactured to meet strict quality control guidelines, and the PLS90's workmanship is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty for dependability you can rely on. Plus, if your laser tool ever does need to be serviced, PLS offers fast, 48-hour factory turnaround on repairs or replacements to help ensure that your PLS laser line tool continues to provide accurate performance and improved productivity for the full duration of your career.
This laser line tool measures 5 x 2-1/4 x 4-1/2-inches and weights just 1.7 pounds, so it practically fits in the palm of your hand. It also comes with a hard-shell carrying case to help protect it from the rough realities of construction work. For your convenience, the PLS90 is powered by three standard "AA" batteries (included), and it can run over 30 hours between battery changes.
About Pacific Laser Systems
Built by contractors for contractors, PLS tools were developed out of necessity by professional carpenters with over 50 years of experience in commercial and residential interior and exterior layout, and they're recognized as some of the finest point-to-point and reference line layout tools in the world.
Ideal for installing curtain walls, foundations, columns, skylights, doors, cabinetry, and much more, PLS tools combine portability with advanced, utilitarian designs for effective use in situations where traditional bubble vial levels or two-person plumb bob setups are too cumbersome or too limited to get the job done right.
What's in the Box
PLS90 laser line tool, batteries, multi-application base, target cards, and hard carry case.
 Model # | Uses | Accuracy | Indoor Visible Range (Feet) | Outdoor Visible Range (Feet) | Outdoor Range w/Detector (Feet) | |
 | PLS90
| Point & line laser for plumb points & square lines | ±1/8" @ 100' | 100 | None | 200 |
 | PLS180
| Line laser for plumb & level applications | ±1/8" @ 30' | 100 | None | 200 |
 | PLS360
| Line laser for leveling applications when you need a full-circle line | ±1/8" @ 100' | 100 | None | 500 (diameter) |
 | PLS5
| Point laser for plumb, level & square applications | ±1/8" @ 100' | 200 | 60 | 250 |
 | PLS3
| Point laser for plumb & level applications | ±1/4" @ 100' | 200 | 60 | N/A |
 | HVR505R
| Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications | ±1/8" @ 100' | 100 | None | 1000 (diameter) |
 | HVR505G
| Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications | ±1/8" @ 100' | 300 | 30 slow rotate | 1000 (diameter) |
 | HVR1000
| Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications | ±1/10" @ 100' | 100 | None | 2000 (diameter) |
 | PLS24X
| Optical level for general construction layout | ±1/8" @ 100' | Not a laser | Builder's level | 200' Working Range |
Tools and Hardware Reviews of PLS Laser PLS-60512 PLS 90 Laser Level Tool, Yellow
Customer Review: Makes accurate lay out a breeze
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this laser on the job for about 5 months now and consider it to be an essential lay out tool. I primarily remodel older houses that are rarely square and/or plumb. This means that I usually have to shim or even re-frame walls, especially in kitchen and bathroom areas. Nothing has reduced the time I spend dealing with out of square situations and general layout tasks more than the PLS 90. In fact, I haven't made a 3-4-5 layout triangle since I got this laser.
This is a specialist laser designed for layout applications, which it handles exceedingly well. The beams are oriented to draw two vertical lines that are exactly perpendicular. Initially I was concerned that they might not spread well across a floor, especially one with debris, extension cords, and air hoses lying about. Even with the unit set directly on the floor, the beam is angled in such a way that it picks up right behind (within an inch or two) most low obstructions. The engineers who designed the fan angle of the laser did a surprisingly good job with this.
If I have a good wall that I can use as a reference, I'll start with that and use the laser to find perpendicular lines. From those I can find additional parallel lines. If the house is so messed up that I don't have a single straight wall, I use the laser to establish the best straight line and base the rest of my layout off of it. I still get out the chalk box to mark my lines once the control points are set by the laser, at least during the framing stage.
The laser is fairly bright and tight (about 1/8 of an inch wide), so it's easy to see the layout and make adjustments to it. A detector isn't needed for most interior applications, but the beams will disappear in bright conditions. There's a micro adjust knob that can be used to shift the beams to the right or left instead of having to rotate the entire unit. The laser's self-leveling system is fast and accurate (I checked it against my Topcon green beam laser).
Because kitchens and bathrooms have a lot of tile and cabinetry, it's much more critical that these areas get laid out well. The PLS 90 has saved me so much time in two ways. The initial layout is much faster because it makes establishing right angles and straight lines instantaneous and because it's so accurate, it saves time down the road because less re-work and framing adjustment are required. Work just seems to go so much smoother when everything is properly aligned and the result looks tighter too.
Because the beam has a wide spread area, I've used it to establish lines across ceilings for lining up recessed lighting or cut lines for drywall demolition. On the floor, I've used it to place nailing lines for re-nailing down old subfloors.
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