The Edm Beam Axis - Pentax R-315EX(NX) Instruction Manual

10.10 The EDM beam axis

The distance measurement (EDM) beam axis is adjusted to be aligned to the sighting axis
of the telescope, but it can be changed a little in case of rapid temperature change,
shock or aging. Check your instrument by following procedures.
[Checks]
Install the instrument on the tripod and level it at the distance of approx. 50m from
1
the wall.
Displace the target plate attached to the end of this manual. Place the target plate
2
adjusting its center to the center of telescope cross line and to be about horizontal to
the instrument.
Turn the power on, and confirm the [TARGET] is set to the reflecting sheet mode
3
("S" will be indicated at the top of display, left side of the battery remains sign when it
is that.) When it is not, press [F2] [TARGET] and set to eflecting sheet mode (Reference
p39 - 6.1 Target setting).
Press [F1] [MEAS], then the laser spot appears on the target plate. If the "Center" of the
4
laser spot is within the internal circle (10mm) of the target plate at this moment,
the adjustment is unnecessary.
• The laser spot disappears in approx. 20 seconds after pressing [F1][MEAS].
Press [MEAS] again, if it is necessary.
20mm
[Example: Adjustment is necessary]
[Adjustments]
At the procedure 4. above, if the "Center" of laser spot is not within the internal circle
(10mm) of the target plate, the adjustment is necessary. Please contact your PENTAX
dealer.
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10mm
Laser spot "center"
Target Plate
approx. 50m
Internal circle
20mm
[Example: Adjustment is unnecessary]
10mm