Single Slope Lasers

Single slope lasers, which are sometimes called single grade lasers, can tilt on the X-axis to cast a beam at a desired slope. An example of a single slope layout would be a fixed 2% slope on a sidewalk, a driveway sloping to a strip drain or a vaulted ceiling in a room.

Setting up the slope function on a single slope laser is done in one of two ways. The slope function on some single slope lasers is engaged with "Slope Match" or "Grade Match." This is done by manually tilting the level to the desired layout slope. In order to do Slope Match, the auto-leveling feature must be disengaged.

The second way in which a single slope laser is via "Slope Entry" or "Grade Entry."   Grade Entry means that the user can enter or control the desired slope adjustment into a keypad, or if the laser has one, into the remote control. As with the slope matching lasers, the auto-leveling attribute must be turned off.  Slope Entry makes the laser's slope function easier to use, but it adds to the laser's cost like other bells and whistles.