EDM (Wild DI 10) Control Units

Object detail

Accession number

2010.353.2

Maker

Wild Heerbrugg Limited

Description

The Wild DI 10 Distomat was one of the first infrared EDM Theodolites on the market. This EDM (electronic distance measurement) uses an infra-red beam to measure the distance between itself and an object. Rectangular plastic box painted orange. Lid hinges open to reveal control panel on black plastic plate. Control panel contains various knobs, buttons, display gauge, and battery compartment. Circular black metal cap on front of box. Carry strap attached.

Marks

DISTOMAT DI 10 / WILD / HEERBRUGG / Sercel Impressed
TONKIN & TAYLOR / Consulting Engineers & / Registered Surveyors / 47 George St. Newmarket / Box 5271 Auckland Sticker
14040 Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile

Credit Line

Wild Heerbrugg Limited. EDM (Wild DI 10) Control Units, 2010.353.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Theodolite Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Surveying & Navigational T&E Surveying Equipment

Production place

Switzerland Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Gas Machine Wood Metal Gadget Baggage Composite material Tool

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