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Summarization of Contents
General Safety Rules
Intended Use
The instrument is intended for determining and checking precise measurements of heights, distances and angles.
Preparation
Inserting and Replacing the Battery
Details on using disposable AA or rechargeable batteries for the instrument's power.
Removing the Battery Pack
Procedure for safely removing the battery pack, emphasizing powering off the instrument first.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Instructions for charging the rechargeable battery pack to ensure full capacity before initial use.
Using Alkaline Battery Pack
Guidance on installing and using alkaline AA batteries in the disposable battery pack.
Operation
Initial Operation and Safety
Key warnings and guidelines for initial operation, including protection from environmental factors.
Setting Up the Instrument
Ensuring the tripod is firmly set up and stable for accurate measurements.
Setting Up Over a Point
Using optical or laser plummets to position the instrument accurately over a reference point.
Positioning Directly Over Point (Optical Plummet)
Detailed steps for using the optical plummet to precisely align the instrument with the reference point.
Positioning Directly Over Point (Laser Plummet)
Instructions for using the laser plummet to accurately position the instrument over a reference point.
Leveling the Instrument
Critical procedure for centering the vial bubble through a 360° rotation for accurate measurements.
Telescope Eyepiece Focus and Parallax
Steps for focusing the telescope eyepiece and eliminating optical parallax for clear sighting.
Parameter Settings
Guide to entering initial settings for units, angles, and auto power off before measurements.
Changing Parameter Settings
Procedure to access and modify instrument parameters, including initial setup mode.
Tilt Sensor and Horizontal Angle Indication Settings
Configuration options for the tilt sensor and audible indications for horizontal angle measurements.
Start Up and Measurement Mode
Procedure for starting the instrument and entering the measuring mode, with display indications.
Observing Telescope Positions
Understanding the normal and reverse positions of the telescope for accurate angle measurement.
Measurement of Vertical Angle
Setting the 0° angle position and understanding vertical angle measurements.
Tilt Sensor Compensation and Slope Display
How the tilt sensor compensates vertical angles and how to display slope measurements.
Measuring Horizontal Angle
Procedures for resetting the horizontal angle to zero and selecting the measurement direction.
Holding and Turning Off the Instrument
Instructions on how to hold the horizontal angle reading and how to properly turn off the instrument.
Tribrach
Tribrach Removal
Steps for removing the instrument's main body from the tribrach base.
Tribrach Attachment
Procedure for attaching the instrument's main body to the tribrach base.
Checks and Adjustments
Adjustment Order
The correct sequence for checking and adjusting the instrument's vials and optical plummet.
Tubular Plate Vial Adjustment
Detailed steps for adjusting the tubular plate vial using leveling screws.
Circular Leveling Vial Adjustment
Procedure for adjusting the circular leveling vial to ensure it is properly centered.
Optical Plummet Adjustment
Steps to ensure the optical plummet's line of sight aligns with the instrument's vertical axis.
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