Meakida Laser level
KSh9,000.00
The technical specifications for the popular Meakida 3D (12 Lines) and 4D (16 Lines) Green Cross-Line Laser Levels outline their performance, power capabilities, and design:
Laser & Optical Performance
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Laser Wave Type: Bright German-engineered Osram Green Diode (505nm – 520nm wavelength).
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Visibility Advantage: Green lines appear roughly 2x brighter to the human eye compared to traditional red lasers, making them highly visible across brightly lit indoor rooms.
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Working Range: Radius of 20 to 25 meters (65 to 85 feet) under normal indoor ambient light (extendable further with a laser receiver target).
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Leveling Precision: Max deviation of $\pm 3\text{mm} \text{ at } 10\text{m}$ ($\pm 1/9 \text{ inch at } 33 \text{ feet}$).
Self-Leveling & Alignment System
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Core Mechanism: Gravity-based magnetic damping pendulum system.
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Self-Leveling Range: $\pm 3^\circ$ to $\pm 4^\circ$. (If the ground tilt exceeds this limit, the device triggers an automatic flashing line and audio beep warning).
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Manual / Slope Mode: Yes. Locking the manual pendulum switch allows you to safely tilt the machine at steep angles to cast straight diagonal lines for stairs and specialized rail layouts.
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Line Layout Coverage:
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3D Mode (12 Lines): 1x 360° Horizontal floor plane + 2x 360° Vertical side planes.
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4D Mode (16 Lines): 2x 360° Horizontal planes (one tracking the floor, one tracking the ceiling) + 2x 360° Vertical planes.
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Power & Electrical Setup
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Primary Power Supply: Dual slot-in 3.7V / 2400mAh to 3000mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (included in pairs to swap out on long shifts).
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Continuous Operating Runtime: Approx. 5 to 8 hours of heavy use with all 12 or 16 laser lines active simultaneously.
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Power Management: Includes an integrated keypad/remote control to individually toggle unused vertical or horizontal planes off, instantly multiplying battery endurance.
Physical Frame & Environmental Limits
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Build Material: Impact-resistant, rubber over-molded ABS plastic chassis with heavy aluminum base components.
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Ingress Protection Level: IP54 Certified (Sealed tight against typical construction site dust and multi-directional water splashes).
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Operating Temperatures: Built to run consistently between -10°C to +50°C.
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Tripod / Mount Threads: Dual standard sizing options (1/4″ threaded base directly on the unit, plus a 5/8″ thread adapter included inside the wall bracket kit).
Meakida primarily specializes in 3D (12 lines) and 4D (16 lines) self-leveling green laser levels.
Technical Specifications (Standard Meakida 3D/4D Green Laser)
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Laser Configuration: 3 x 360° or 4 x 360° planes (Full spatial coverage: 1 horizontal floor line, 1 horizontal ceiling line, and 2 vertical cross-lines).
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Laser Source: Bright Osram Green Diode (approx. 505nm–520nm). Green lines are roughly twice as visible to the human eye as older red lasers, making them much easier to see in bright indoor spaces.
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Working Range: Approx. 20 to 25 meters (65 to 85 feet) depending on ambient light levels.
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Leveling Accuracy: Within $\pm 1/9 \text{ inch at } 33 \text{ feet}$ ($\pm 3\text{mm} / 10\text{m}$).
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Self-Leveling Range: $\pm 3^\circ$ to $\pm 4^\circ$. The smart internal pendulum mechanism automatically squares up the line if the unit sits on a slightly uneven surface.
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Power Source: Ships as a kit with two 3.7V / 2400mAh rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, giving you roughly 8 hours of runtime per charge.
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Ingress Protection: IP54 rated (dustproof and splash-resistant for rugged construction sites).
Key Features Explained
1. Smart Pendulum System
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Unlocked (Self-Leveling Mode): When you toggle the switch to unlocked, the internal pendulum hangs freely to find true level. If you tilt the device too far (past $4^\circ$), the laser lines will rapidly flash or beep to warn you that it is out-of-level.
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Locked (Manual / Slope Mode): If you slide the switch to the locked position, you can tilt the entire tool sideways on a tripod. This allows you to project perfectly straight diagonal lines—crucial for layout work on staircase handrails or diagonal tiling designs.
2. Multi-Line Selection
A small button panel on the top allows you to independently switch off horizontal or vertical lines to save battery life. If you only need a floor reference line for laying tile, you can shut off the other 3 planes.
Typical Kit Accessories
When you buy a Meakida kit, it generally comes packed in a hard, foam-padded plastic blow-case containing:
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The 3D or 4D Laser Level unit
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A height-adjustable mini-aluminum tripod or rotating base
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A magnetic wall-mount bracket (handy for drywall/gypsum ceiling framing)
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2x Li-ion batteries and a wall charger
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A remote control (allowing you to switch lines from across the room without bumping the machine out of alignment)
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