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RUNNER 20/24
User Manual
English
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 RUNNER 20/24 User Manual English Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Automatic level Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica Geosystems automatic level. This manual contains important safety directions (refer to section "Safety directions") as well as instructions for setting up the instrument and operating it. Please read this User Manual carefully to achieve maximum efficiency from your Instrument.
  • Page 3 The serial number is on the right side of your product. Write the type and serial number of your instrument in the space provided below, and always quote this information when you need to contact your agency or service workshop. Type: Serial no.: Product identification RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 4 / or appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Symbols used in this manual RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    View of chapters Introduction ................7 Measurement preparation ..........10 Measuring ................14 Checking and adjusting ............ 19 Care and Storage ............... 21 Safety Directions ............... 24 Accessories ................ 31 Technical Data ..............32 Index ..................33 View of chapters RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 6 Hazards of use ........27 Area levelling ........17 Accessories ..........31 Levelling total station measuring ..18 Levelled stakeout ......... 18 Technical Data ........32 Checking and adjusting ......19 Index ............33 Tripod ........... 19 Circular level ........19 Contents RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Special features The RUNNER 20/24 is a • Easy operation; quickly to member of a new generation of learn ! construction levels. Its innovative technology makes • Attractive design; low weight. the daily surveying jobs easier. • Endless drive.
  • Page 8: Important Parts

    1 Endless drive (both sides) 2 Circular level 3 Knurled ring of adjustable horizontal circle 4 Footscrew 5 Compensator test knob 6 Base plate 7 Objective 8 Optical sight with point marking 9 Focusing knob 10 Eyepiece 11 Level prism Introduction RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 9: Technical Terms And Abbreviations

    A and B the back (the vertical axis tilt). tilt enabling an exactly horizontal sight (R) is measured first aiming. followed by the forward sight (V). Additional points relating to A are measured as intermediate sight (S). Introduction RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 10: Measurement Preparation

    Measurement preparation Unpacking Remove RUNNER 20/24 from the case and check for completeness: 1 Level 2 Allen key 3 User Manual 4 Protective cover Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Tripod

    2. In order to guarantee a firm • Use the tripod only for foothold sufficiently press the surveying jobs. tripod legs into the ground. When pressing the legs into the ground note that the force must be applied along the legs. Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 12: Levelling Up

    1. Turn foot screws A and B 2. Turn footscrews of tribrach simultaneously in the opposite into its centre position. direction until bubble is in the 3. Centre circular level by centre (on the imaginary "T"). turning the foot screws. Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 13: Focusing Telescope

    3. Tighten central fixing screw. displaced against each other. Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 14: Measuring

    3. Roughly aim on staff using centre hair of the reticule. optical parts of your instrument the optical sight. Example above: and follow the cleaning 4. Sharp-focus using the H = 2.585 m instructions specified in the focussing knob. User Manual. Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 15: Distance Measuring

    Angle between point A and point and aim on the centre of the Difference L: 0.168 m staff. Distance d: 16.8 m 9. Read off Hz-angle from Hz- circle: Example above: Result: Hz = 60°. Distance d = 100 x L Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 16: Line Levelling

    +3.103 -1.930 5. Setup level at I , airm on staff approx. 40 to 50m). -0.981 651.902 at the hangepoint 2 and read backsight and take down. Procedure: ∆H= Sum +6.516 -4.714 1. Setup instrument at I +1.802 Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 17: Area Levelling

    6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for Nevertheless, from time to time -2.50 591.70 additional intermediate points. read the staff on a stable -2.30 591.90 intermediate point (reading must 7. The height of individual points remain the same). are: ⊗ =Instrument horizon Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 18: Levelling Total Station Measuring

    L (see chapter "Distance measuring") and the Hz-angle. 2. Transfer measured value into the map - points are deter- mined by position and height. Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 19: Checking And Adjusting

    (if available). adjusted (see point 4). telescope direction. 2. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head (1) just enough to keep the tripod legs open when you lift it off the ground. Checking and adjusting RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 20: Checking And Adjusting Of The Line-Of-Sight

    3. Set up the instrument at point 1.604 m - 0.216 m = 1.388 m 2. Check line of sight again. (halfway between A and B, 8. Read staff B, compare just pass it down) and centre nominal-/actual- reading. the bubble. Checking and adjusting RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 21: Care And Storage

    • carry the tripod with its legs equipment in the field, always splayed across your shoulder, make sure to keeping the attached instrument upright. • either carry the instrument in its original transport case or, Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 22: Inside Vehicle

    It must always be transported in another suitable packaging account. (-30°C to +55°C / it's case and be properly securing the instrument against -22°F to +131°F). secured. blows and vibrations. Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 23: Cleaning

    • Use only a clean, soft and only when it is perfectly dry. lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth When using the instrument in with pure alcohol. the field always close the transport case. Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 24: Safety Directions

    (screwdriver, etc.), directions and adhere to them. • Angle measurements and unless this is specifically staking out with horizontal permitted for certain functions circle • Modification or conversion of the instrument • Use after misappropriation Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 25: Limits Of Use

    Adverse use can lead to Suitable for use in an the prior express approval of injury, malfunction, and material atmosphere appropriate for Leica Geosystems GR LLC damage. permanent human habitation: • Aiming directly into the sun It is the task of the person not suitable for use in aggressi- •...
  • Page 26: Responsibilities

    User Manual. • To be familiar with local regu- lations relating to accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems GR LLC immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 27: Hazards Of Use

    Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 28 Precautions: sites and at industrial during thunderstorms. Do not aim directly to the sun. installations. Precautions: Always ensure that the surreying site is adequately secured. Adhere to the local regulations governing accident prevention and road traffic. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 29 Never leave a vertical staff securely tightening the central supported by a brace fixing screw. If the screw is unsupervised (person at the loosened always remove the staff). instrument immediately from the tripod. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 30 • By disposing of the equipment irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories User Manual Protective cover Allen key Plumb bob (option) Level base (option) Standard level staff (option) Tripod (option) Accessories RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical Data Accuracy: Circular level: • Standard deviation for 1 km • Sensitivity 10' / 2 mm double levelling RUNNER 20 2,5 mm Cirkel: RUNNER 24 2,0 mm • Graduation 360° • Graduation interval 1° Telescope: • Erect image Adaption: •...
  • Page 33: Index

    Circular level ......... 12, 14 Packaging ............ 22 Compensator ..........9 Plummet ............13 Protective cover ........... 20 Distance line ..........15 Rearrangement point ........16 Reticule ..........13, 14 Electrical installations ........27 Environment ..........25 Eyepiece ............13 Index RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 34 Index, continued Safe distance ..........27 Sharp-focus ..........14 Shipping ..........21, 22 Storage ............21 Storing ............22 Target distances .......... 16 Transport case ........21, 23 Vibrations ............. 14 Wet instrument ..........23 Index RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 35 RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
  • Page 36 Leica Geosystems GR LLC is an ISO 9001 Registered Company 729541-1.0.1en Survey Instrument Sales 24037 Acacia Printed in Switzerland - Redford, MI 48239 Copyright Leica Geosystems GR LLC, www.surveyinstrumentsales.com...

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