Leica Piper Pipe Laser 100/200 | Red or Green Beam

Overview

The Leica Piper 100 and Piper 200 Pipe Lasers are compact, rugged line-and-grade lasers built for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, gravity-flow pipe, trench, manhole, and general underground utility applications. Their compact 96 mm diameter allows the Piper to fit inside pipes as small as 100 mm, or 4 inches, while the wide stable base also supports use in manholes and over-the-top setups.

Available with red or green laser beam options, the Leica Piper series provides a working range up to 200 m (650 ft), a grade range from -10% to +25%, and automatic self-leveling across a wide -15% to +30% range. The cast-aluminum housing and IPX8 waterproof rating make the Piper suitable for wet, dirty, and demanding construction environments.

Choose the Piper 100 for dependable manual line-and-grade setup, or select the Piper 200 for Leica Alignmaster automatic target acquisition, which helps the laser find the target during setup and repeat installations.

What’s Included

The exact Piper instrument and carrying case vary according to the selected model and beam color.

• 1 × Selected Leica Piper 100 or Piper 200 Pipe Laser with Carrying Case
  
• 1 × GKL311 Single Charger Prof 3000 (p/n: 799185)
• 1 × GEV192-1 AC/DC Adapter for GKL112/311, US (p/n: 733272)
• 1 × GEB221 Li-Ion Battery, 7.4V / 4400mAh (p/n: 733270)
• 1 × Target Assembly with 300 mm Red Insert (p/n: 725858)

Optional Remote Control

• 1 × IR Remote Control for Leica Piper (p/n: 746157)

The IR remote is optional and is not included unless selected or added separately. It provides remote line adjustment and access to functions such as sleep mode, strobe mode, and the illuminated pivot-point indicator. Leica lists a remote working distance of up to 150 m (500 ft) from the front and up to 10 m (35 ft) from the rear.

Available Models

Leica Piper 100

The Leica Piper 100 is designed for straightforward pipe-laser line and grade work. It provides the same compact housing, grade range, self-leveling capability, accuracy, waterproof construction, and working range as the Piper 200, but without the automatic targeting function.

Choose the Piper 100 for:

• Daily sewer and utility pipe installation
• Gravity-flow pipe alignment
• Trench and manhole work
• Crews that prefer manual target alignment
• A lower-cost Leica pipe laser without Alignmaster

Leica Piper 200

The Leica Piper 200 adds Leica Alignmaster automatic targeting. This patented system searches for and finds the target, helping crews establish line faster and return to an existing alignment during second-day setups.

Choose the Piper 200 for:

• Faster recurring pipe setups
• Long sewer and utility runs
• Projects where the laser is frequently repositioned
• Crews that want automatic target acquisition
• Higher-production underground pipe installation

Piper 100 vs Piper 200

The Piper 100 is the practical choice for standard line-and-grade work. The Piper 200 is better for crews that want quicker target acquisition and easier repeat setups.

Red Beam vs Green Beam

Both the Leica Piper 100 and Piper 200 have a maximum working range of up to 200 m (650 ft). This applies to both red- and green-beam models.

Red Beam

The red-beam Piper uses a 635 nm laser and is a strong choice for standard underground pipe work, shorter installations, and controlled-light environments.

Choose red beam for:

• Typical storm and sanitary sewer installations
• Enclosed pipe and manhole work
• Standard trench conditions
• Lower upfront equipment cost

Green Beam

The green-beam Piper uses a 520 nm laser and provides approximately four times better visibility than red. While the official maximum range remains 200 m (650 ft), the brighter green beam is easier to see over longer pipe runs, in large-diameter pipe, around water, and in bright job-site conditions.

Choose green beam for:

• Longer pipe runs
• Bright daytime conditions
• Water and wastewater applications
• Large-diameter pipes
• Crews that want easier target alignment and beam visibility

Key Features

• Piper 100 and Piper 200 model options
• Red or green laser beam configurations
• Fits inside 100 mm / 4 in pipe
• Working range up to 200 m / 650 ft
• Grade range from -10% to +25%
• Self-leveling range from -15% to +30%
• Self-leveling accuracy of ±1.5 mm at 30 m
• Line movement of 6 m at 30 m
• Automatic grade compensation when rolled up to ±3°
• Up to 40 hours of battery operation
• Approximately 4-hour charging time
• IPX8 waterproof protection
• Rugged cast-aluminum housing
• Wide stable base for manhole and invert setup
• Optional IR remote with up to 150 m front range
• Piper 200 Alignmaster automatic targeting
• Available in red and high-visibility green beam versions

Automatic Grade Compensation

If the Piper housing is rolled by as much as ±3°, the instrument automatically compensates for the resulting grade error. This helps crews maintain the entered slope even when the laser cannot be placed perfectly level across the pipe invert.

Combined with the broad -15% to +30% self-leveling range, this allows the Piper to handle steep grades without manually tipping or shimming the instrument.

Wide Line and Grade Adjustment

The Piper provides a full 6 m of line movement at 30 m, or 20 ft at 100 ft. Operators can make fine-line corrections directly from the laser or via the optional remote control.

Grade can be entered with the arrow controls or through direct digit entry for faster changes. Line and grade lock functions help prevent accidental changes after setup is complete.

Built for Pipe, Trench, and Manhole Work

The Leica Piper can be used inside the pipe, above the trench, or directly in a manhole. Its compact housing fits into small pipes, while the wide base provides stability in tight inverts.

Ideal applications include:

• Storm sewer construction
• Sanitary sewer installation
• Gravity-flow pipelines
• Water and wastewater projects
• Drainage systems
• Underground utility installation
• Trench line and grade control
• Manhole-to-manhole alignment

An optional scope and mounting system can also be used for above-ground setups.

Rugged IPX8 Construction

The cast-aluminum housing is built to withstand rough underground construction conditions. The Piper is rated IPX8 for continuous water protection and uses a sealed construction designed for wet trenches, manholes, mud, and daily jobsite exposure.

The operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F) supports year-round use in a wide variety of environments.

Long Battery Runtime

The included GEB221 rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides up to 40 hours of operation under suitable conditions. Charging takes approximately four hours with the included GKL311 charger and AC/DC adapter.

The Piper’s intelligent battery monitoring provides a clear charge indication so crews can better plan charging and avoid unexpected interruptions.

Optional IR Remote Functions

The optional IR remote lets crews control the Piper from outside the pipe or manhole. In addition to line adjustment, the remote provides access to several useful functions:

• Sleep mode to temporarily switch off the beam and conserve battery
• Strobe mode to improve beam visibility
• Illuminated pivot-point control
• Remote line positioning
• Additional setup and operating controls

The remote is especially useful on longer runs where repeatedly walking back to the laser would slow down production.

Technical Specifications

Reliable Leica Line and Grade Performance

The Leica Piper 100 and Piper 200 Pipe Lasers provide dependable line-and-grade control for underground construction in a compact, waterproof, and easy-to-use design. With red and green beam options, long battery life, wide grade capability, and an optional remote, the Piper series can be configured for everything from routine sewer installation to high-production, long-distance pipe alignment.

Choose the Piper 100 for proven Leica pipe-laser performance and manual alignment. Choose the Piper 200 when Alignmaster automatic targeting can save time on setup and repeat installations.