2026/01/07

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Warning Notice: Counterfeit Versions of Topcon's Auto Level

Thank you for your continued patronage of Topcon products.

We have detected that Auto Levels TOPCON “AT-B3/AT-B4” Series and TOPCON “AT-B3A/AT-B4A” Series are being sold on various E-commerce and auction sites. The counterfeit versions are not designed or manufactured by TOPCON Corporation or any of our related companies, and the sites display TOPCON logos, our brand names, and trademarks without our permission. These products also do not meet our quality standards. Consequently, there is a significant risk of causing substantial harm to our customers’ business by using this counterfeit product.

Furthermore, please be advised that TOPCON Corporation will not accept any responsibility for repairs or damages resulting from the use of counterfeit versions of our products. Therefore, we kindly urge you to be cautious when purchasing from e-commerce or auction websites.

TOPCON Corporation has been taking actions to eliminate counterfeit products from the market to ensure that you can use TOPCON products without any worries.

We really hope that you keep using TOPCON products now and in the future.

Characteristics Of The Identified Counterfeit Products  

Counterfeit Auto Levels: TOPCON AT-B3 / AT-B4 

These models were officially discontinued for manufacturing and selling in 2017 and have since been replaced by new versions, namely TOPCON AT-B3A / AT-B4A. Our investigation has confirmed that the TOPCON AT-B3 / AT-B4 models are not manufactured by TOPCON Corporation and our related companies, and these are clearly counterfeit products infringing our intellectual property rights.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 1.1
Counterfeit Auto Levels: TOPCON AT-B3A / AT-B4A

Our investigation and disassembly analysis also identified several distinct differences between these new versions and the genuine products manufactured by TOPCON Corporation or any of our related companies. Based on these findings, we conclude that these products are counterfeit products.

(1) Main Unit: Eyepiece unit – the upper side

The lid features a different embossed finish: The counterfeit units have no embossing.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 2.1
(2) Main Unit: Leveling foot screw – shaft

The shaft is different in shape. 

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 3.1
(3) Main Unit: Leveling foot screw - knob

The knob looks similar but differs in the inner part: The genuine one has the material indication “>ABS<“, and circles in the spokes at the middle.

The counterfeit one has no indication.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 4.1
(4) Main Unit: Compensator cover gap

The cover gap is different: The counterfeit unit has a larger gap.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 5.1
(5) Hard carrying case: Foam cushioning

The upper cover’s foam cushioning has differences.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 6.1
(6) Hard carrying case: Base plate - upper cover

The lines inside the case are different in width.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level 7.1

We sincerely appreciate your continued patronage of Topcon products.

Counterfeit Topcon Auto Level Image 9.1

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Phone: +603-50223688

Fax: +603-50313968

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