Pacific Laser Systems PLS-60523 (PLS3) 1/4-Inch at 100-Foot Self Leveling 3-Point Laser

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Featuring three bright lines and self-leveling in a six-degree range, the PLS3 point-to-point laser alignment tool from Pacific Laser Systems is easy to set up, understand, and operate. By simplifying layout tasks and quality-control control checks, this tool helps you save time and money on the job, plus it's compact, lightweight, and durable for easy transport.

Compact and reliable, the PLS3 is a perfect choice for contractors looking for a laser plumb bob. View larger.

The cantilevered nose makes it easy to see this laser's down beam over metal tracks or plates. View larger.

Tool includes a magnetic wall bracket, floor base, and protective pouch. View larger.

Versatile, Precise, and Easy-to-Use for Improved Efficiency
As a construction professional, you know exactly how time consuming and tricky to master bubble vial levels, plumb-bob setups, and complicated rotary lasers can be. Developed by contractors to help you work more efficiently, the PLS3 point-to-point laser is precise, portable, and simple to use, making it ideal for everything from installing fixtures, doors, and windows to HVAC and electrical work.

The PLS3 features three bright, easy-to-see beams, which lets you quickly trace plumb lines from floor to ceiling or from 50 feet off the ground. A strong performer indoors and outdoors, the PLS3 offers a visable indoor working range of 300 feet and a visible outdoor working range of 60 feet. It is accurate within 1/4 inch at 100 feet, and its intuitive design includes a cantilevered nose that makes it easy to see the laser's down beam over two-by-fours, metal tracks, and plates. This is the tool of choice for contractors looking for a laser plumb bob.

To help ensure accuracy, if the tool's self-leveling range is exceeded, the beam shuts off automatically to alert you. No pendulum target.

PLS Benchmark Dampening Ensures Consistent, Reliable Layout Results
Like all PLS Point and line laser alignment tools, the PLS3 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 and Portable for Practical Use
All PLS tools are designed and manufactured to meet strict quality control guidelines, and the PLS3'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 tool measures 1-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/8 inches and weighs just 12 ounces for serious portability. It also comes with a carrying pouch to help protect it from the rough realities of construction work. For your convenience, the PLS3 can run for more than 30 hours on three standard "AA" batteries (included).

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
PLS3 point-to-point laser tool, magnetic wall bracket, floor base, and pouch.

Find the PLS Tool that Meets Your Needs
Model #		Uses	Accuracy	Indoor Visible Range (Feet)	Outdoor Visible Range (Feet)	Outdoor Range w/Detector (Feet)
	PLS90 Tool: PLS90, base, target, batteries & case System: Tool + Detector Kit:System + Tripod	Point & line laser for plumb points & square lines	±1/8" @ 100'	100	None	200
	PLS180 Tool: PLS180, pouch, bracket, batteries & case System: Tool + Detector	Line laser for plumb & level applications	±1/8" @ 30'	100	None	200
	PLS360 Tool: PLS360, bracket, batteries & case System: Tool + Detector Kit:System + Tripod & Rod	Line laser for leveling applications when you need a full-circle line	±1/8" @ 100'	100	None	500 (diameter)
	PLS5 Tool: PLS5, pouch, target, bracket, base & case System: Tool + Detector	Point laser for plumb, level & square applications	±1/8" @ 100'	200	60	250
	PLS3 Tool: PLS3, bracket, base & pouch	Point laser for plumb & level applications	±1/4" @ 100'	200	60	N/A
	HVR505R System: HVR505R, detector, batteries, charger, remote, bracket, ceiling card & case Kit: System + Tripod & Rod	Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications	±1/8" @ 100'	100	None	1000 (diameter)
	HVR505G System: HVR505G, detector, NiCad batteries, charger, remote, bracket, ceiling card & case	Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications	±1/8" @ 100'	300	30 slow rotate	1000 (diameter)
	HVR1000 System: HVR1000, detector, remote, bracket, ceiling card, batteries, charger & case Kit:System + Tripod & Rod	Rotary laser for plumb, level & square applications	±1/10" @ 100'	100	None	2000 (diameter)
	PLS24X Tool: PLS24X + case Kit:Tool + Tripod & Rod	Optical level for general construction layout	±1/8" @ 100'	Not a laser	Builder's level	200' Working Range

Product Description

Lay out reference points faster than traditional, labor intensive methods. No more 3-4-5. No more swinging plumb bobs. Plumb instantly from floor to ceiling or from 50 feet off the ground! Use PLS as your partner on the jobsite. Self-leveling: no time wasted with bubble vials. Turn it on and go to work. Take clear, stable reference points indoors and outdoors. Compact, lightweight, durable and portable, PLS3 Laser Unit. Operating Manual. Wall Bracket. Carrying Pouch. Floor Stand. 1 Year Warranty.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002259X
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: PLS-60523
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,195 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PLS 3 is a great little tool, August 26, 2000

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I have been using one of these little laser plumb/levels for about a month now. It is the first, and often only level I reach for these days. It shoots a bright red dot visible in full daylight, and makes locating plumb and level points a cinch. Great for framing, layout, finish,etc.. It is rugged enough to handle the usual job-site bumps and scratches, and small and light enough to fit in your tool pouch. Long battery life too... The only drawback is that the other guys on the crew constantly want to borrow it!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Response to "Small Carpenter", June 28, 2005

By	Dominic Tramontin (PLS Sausalito, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was concerned to read the comments from "Small Carpenter " Mountain Builder" regarding his recent purchase of the PLS3 laser from Pacific Laser Systems. Whilst I appreciate that very occasionally there is a defect out of the box for the most part PLS lasers are known for their quality and customer service. Our policy is to repair or replace defective tools within 48 hours of receipt and ship them back to our customers the way they came to PLS. So if a unit is shipped to PLS overnite then it is returned the same way under warranty.
I am most concerned with the comment that PLS suggested that contractors not buy from Amazon.com. There is no one within PLS that would suggest this. PLS sell our products through professional dealers throughout the world and Amazon.com is a valued re-seller of PLS. To suggest otherwise is without merit.
Finally PLS has entered its ten year anniversary servicing the professional contractor with quality products and customer service unrivalled in our industry.We take the comments of our customers very seriously and I invite the Mountain Builder and all other PLS customers to contact me direct to discuss this issue or other applications considered for our products.

D. Michael Tramontin
Partner Director Marketing and Distribution
PLS Pacific Laser Systems

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PLS3 is a great layuot tool., July 5, 2005

By	Dean Lindeman (Chicago,Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been installing custom stairs and railings in the Chicago area for 21 years. And I am a very low tech person when it comes to my work. My square,divider and plumb bob are my primary tools for doing stair layouts and I rely on my stabila levels of course.Today I used my PLS3 to set up to build a basement to 2nd floor switched back stair and I did it a quarter the time and alot more accuretly. I recomend this product whole heartally. Dean L.